Thankiez are in order to all who read and reviewed. After this chapter the next update will be 08/04/2012 as I need to finish my other story. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in Alpha and Omega. Except for the O/C's.

Humphrey the Lone Wolf

Part 1 Valley of Grey

Chapter 1 Greener Grass

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A warm air gently wafted through the den, bringing with it the smell of morning dew. The two wolves still lay asleep as the sun began to crown over the valley. Vast arrays of gold and orange set over the fields welcoming all into the new dawn.

Quiet shifts and unmistakable breaths were the only noises that they made while deep in their slumber.

Humphrey during his sleep moved closer and closer to the warmth he felt. He hadn't moved much more than his head, but even that was enough to keep him from freezing.

'Mmmm' the wolf that had made her bedding out of his mane had finally begun to stir. Opening her eyes and adjusting them to a vibrant orange light just beyond the den.

She yawned slightly while trying to sit up and shake the feeling of sleep off of her. 'What's this…' she had an awkward feeling that her paws rested on something other than the dirt.

"Oh… right" she said carefully and quietly as not to wake her guest so quickly. As gently as she could she removed her paws and stepped back a few paces to stretch.

Humphrey whined a bit, nudging his head to find any trace of warmth. "Sorry" she said tilting her head down a little feeling guilty. But when she turned to see that it was already morning she knew she had to keep moving.

"Okay let me just check one thing" she muttered to herself and walked around him. She leaned down to examinee the cast she had made earlier in the night.

"Just have to test one thing" she lifted her paw pressed down on his for just a moment causing Humphrey to pull his paw back. Breathing a breath of relief she sat back down "Okay, the sap's hardened, and it looks like it isn't as painful".

She smiled seeing him still lay there. Soon she would be able to talk to him and find out something about him. Soon she would be able to take him with her. Soon she should be-.

Her ear twitched to something moving outside. It sounded like it was coming from the grass field. It sounded big, and it was coming to them fast.

Shaking herself she refocussed on what she should do. She had an wolf she had to take care of, but she could only hope whatever was making all the sound was friendly.

With her heart racing and knowing that she could be in trouble she leaned down to Humphrey's ear.

"I have to leave now" she said softly though still panicking "They're probably looking for me and I-" she heard a rustle from outside and looked over her shoulder.

"Where is that girl, we've been out all morning" a voice called out from just beyond the lines of grass. "Well we're not to stop until she's back, who knows what might happen to us" another voice called back.

She had to hurry, she didn't want him in danger, but she had to give him something of a warning. "When you wake up please stay around here, and whatever you do Don't go near the river upstream" she stressed the last words and shivered at the meaning they held behind them.

Still outside she could hear them "I hate the grass, It always gets in my nose". "Well If you knew how to NAVIGATE we wouldn't be in this mess would we" she knew they were a bit too close.

She looked at the downed wolf one last time "Don't worry, I'll be back tomorrow". Turning back and facing the exit she whispered "I promise". Just a moment later she vanished into the outside.

Humphrey lay alone in the den, blissfully asleep as the sun warmed and brushed over his fur. He had a peaceful sleep, warm and laying on something soft. He was subconsciously thankful for whomever it was that took him in.

Soon though he felt a gentle nudge at his cheek. Something warm and slightly tickling his own nose. As much as he enjoyed his rest he felt himself being roused out of his deep slumber.

"Hmm…" he mumbled groggily struggling to adjust his eyes to the morning light. The figure that stood above him moved just to the entrance to his surprise was wolf. Though he was still tired and lacked the strength to move he noticed that the illuminated wolf looked familiar.

"k-Kate" he strained to speak out, twitching his legs and slowly wagging his tail in excitement for an answer. The wolf merely looked back with a warm smile before disappearing into the outside.

With her gone Humphrey still lay there, even more tired than he had before. Though he wanted to fight sleep and find whoever it was, he couldn't so much as lift his paws.

Yawning and looking at the brightly lit den entrance he decided it would be best to just rest for now. As he drifted off her words still rang fresh in his mind 'Cross the river'.

End of Chapter 1 Greener Grass

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