Later that night, Lilly and Garth were resting in the tall grassy area that they lived in. Garth was comforting Lilly since she was sad about how the way she had to act in front.

Garth: Its going to be ok; I'm here for you.

Lilly: Thank you! I had to do that, but I still regret it. I only wanted to take over the trial of knowledge in so that they would be proud of me; but, I knew that they would react this way if they did. And, I never wanted them to learn about my smarts.

Garth: Because you're afraid that they would have used it the wrong way….for war.

Lilly: My parents and your dad are good wolves, but they are reckless and sometimes idiotic when it comes to making the right decisions.

Garth: My dad is more reckless. By the way, how did you get to be the wolf that gives the trial of knowledge; you never told me.

Lilly explained how she became Jeremiah's successor. When she was younger, wandered into the forest by herself. At the same time, she learned that wolves were getting tested to be the new testers for the Wolf Trials; the only ones available were knowledge and strength at the time. Lilly went over to see it who was participating; it was made up of mostly alphas and a few omegas. She saw how others were being tested and decided to check it out herself. Her mom then appeared in front of her to stop her. Eve told her that she was too young and too delicate to be apart of this. Lilly tried telling her that she saw a few wolves her age trying out; but, Eve said that they weren't her and they were being stupid. She told her that it was best that she not get involved in anything dangerous for the rest of her life since she was delicate. Lilly reluctantly did what she said.

The next day, she ran into Jeremiah talking to himself about how most of the wolves he tested were incompetent since they could not answer any of the questions that he gave them and some of them did not the right stuff to be his successor. Lilly walked up to him and asked him what was wrong; he explained that all of the wolves he tested were incompetent since they could barely answer any of his questions: who was the legendary wolf, what is the best time to hunt, when does the forest ever act out of control, etc. Lilly answered all the question right. Jeremiah then gave her a battle strategy and how to counter it. Lilly told him what she would do; to his surprise, it was exactly right. Jeremiah then recognized her as Winston's daughter. Lilly said that it was true. He offered her a chance to train her as his successor since he felt she had the right stuff. Lilly agreed, but asked if it could be kept secret from her family since they would not understand; Jeremiah agreed.

Over the next 2 weeks, Lilly learned all the information that he had as an alpha and stuff he knew from omegas. He and the last wolf that gives the trial of strength taught her and Oliver during that time. Oliver and Lilly began to bond during their training and became good friends. They even talked about what kind of guys they would hope to marry one day. As time went on, the day came when they were already given the right of succession ceremony to their teachers. Lilly was really proud that she had earned this and could not wait to start when the next trials began. She did feel guilty about keeping this from her family, especially Kate

Later that day, Jeremiah and the trial giver of strength made their announcements on who would be their successor; they both made sure to keep the names anonymous. Oliver and Lilly said their final goodbyes since Oliver had to go back to her pack. She then told Lilly that she was always welcomed to stay in her pack no matter what.

(The present day)

Oliver: It only feels like yesterday that Lilly and I became the chosen wolves. It still hard for me to believe a nice wolf like her comes from a family of pathetic warmongering wolves; even her husband is the child of one to. They managed to settle their differences through an arranged marriage. If Stella saw this, she would be disgusted by wolves like them. She may ask us to help her with things, but not to fight her battles or be sacrifices for her.

Jeremiah: I admit that the wolves in Jasper are idiotic sometimes, especially the leaders; but, they do care for their packs for the most part.

Oliver: So are you going to tell Lilly and Garth about the "The Day of Calamity". I may have learned about it by accident, but don't they have a right to know?

Jeremiah: I will tell Lilly about it since she is my successor, but only after the trial and if she wants to know.

The next day came and it was time for the trial of knowledge and strength. Kate and Humphrey were ready to take it, but Kate was still wondering why Lilly never told her this. However, she knew that if she went through them the trial she would find her sister and get some answers. Elsewhere, Eve, Winston, and Tony are looking for Lilly and Garth to get some answers themselves. Unfortunately, Jeremiah intercepted them.

The trial has began. Kate and Humphrey must use what they know to get through this. Elsewhere, Jeremiah fights against Eve, Winston, and Tony; they talk a little bit about the Day of Calamity. Next time: Trial of Knowledge and Strength Part 3