So we have finally come to are last chapter of the story. I would like to thank all my readers who stuck through this with me to the end. You guys rock! I am planning on possibly making a sequel at some point in time. I'm not sure exactly when but when I do I'm sure you'll all know. Now Without further ado her is the last Chapter if The Forgotten I hope you enjoy it.
Nina tossed and turned in her sleep her dreams tormented her through the night. In her dreams. Nina was running through the trees, flames sprang up all around her. She bolted to the left avoiding a flaming log falling to the ground. Yelping in terror as the flames nipped at her heals. She skidded to a stop at a cliff. Flames to her back the unknown in front of her she leaped. Swiftly she fell and with a splash she landed in a roaring river. Surfacing she gasped for air and fought with the current as she so desperately tried to stay above the angry water. It pulled her under with one angry swipe. She fought her way to the surface once more gasping for the much needed air. The current swept her farther down stream until the roaring of a waterfall rang in her ears. She did her best to swim to the shore, but it was no such luck as the current dragged her right over the edge. She let out a terrified scream as she plummeted into the dark and swirling water below. With a splash she twirled under the water before finally coming back to the surface. Gulping in air she used all her strength to get to the shore. With weak and unsteady paws she crawled her way out of the water. She collapsed onto the dry land and let her eyes focus on the environment around her. A figure came to her view until it blew away in the wind. She stood up swaying before taking a staggering step forward. She wen ton like that for some time until her nose picked up the scent of blood. Her eyes lowered to the ground and she could see a heavy trail leading away. She followed it until her eyes gaped in horror at the sight before her. In a small opening lay a corpse. It's hide had been removed and the bloody flesh was riddled with bullet holes and knife marks. Its guts hung out of its abdomen and its eyes were a glazed white. The tongue layed on the ground from the corpses opened mouth. Its ear had been cut away from its head. Suddenly the body seemed to lurch forward before it began to rise. She was frozen with fear as it turned its ghostly gaze into her direction. It staggered towards her it's guts dragged behind it as the corpse moved. "Nina" It eerie called to her. She panicked and ran away from it before she stumbled and fell to the ground. She looked up and let out a terrified yelp at the sight before her. Hanging on a tree was the familiar black and white pelt of her beloved. It was covered in blood and holes. Realization set in as she turned to look at the walking corps. It grinned at her evilly before a snarl erupted from its slashed throat. Nina Screamed as the corpse of her mate lunged at her.
She jumped in fright breathing heavily from her nightmare. She glanced around the den frightened until the pups began to whimper from her sudden movement. Nina looked down at the cuddling there tiny body's to comfort them and her self. Tears welled up in her eyes as the thoughts of her mates dead body attacking her in her dreams haunted her mind. She layed her head on her paws and gazed at the opening of the den. She could just see him coming in from the hunter. Like so many times before, his happy tail wags and kind eyes she had grown to love gazing at her happily. She sighed a happy sigh when her thoughts wandered to the day she and him spent in her make shift den. The joy they gave one another when they finally sealed there bond. The russle of grass outside the den made her perk her ears up in a curious and cautious way. She lifted her head when the light of the moon coming into the den vanished and a form came into her view. She let out an angry snarl when it dared to enter her den. Her hackles raised she stood, placing herself between the intruder and her young. Baring her teeth she let out a throaty growl warning the figure to get out or suffer her motherly wrath. The intruder carried something in its jaws. When she inspected it further Nina noticed the right ear had a hole clean through it. The left side of its body had long scratched down the side that looked to be still fresh. When her eyes met with it's she could help but stare. The left eye had several scratches through it making it look ghostly, as for the other it made her legs tremble at the sight. That one still good eye looked into her deeply and in a way she thought would never happen again. A single tear came into her view making the blue show more prominent than before. All at once Nina let out a gasp of tear ridden joy before she ran up to him sinking her face into his think coat. She shuttered as she cried into his chest before she looked back into his eyes. A whimper made her look at what was in his jaws. The tiny body of a pup wiggled in his grasp wanting freedom. Its little grey eyes looked up at her confusingly before it tried to smile. Without a word he moved past her placing the pup down next to the others. He turned and took her by surprise as he licked her face happily. Nina returned the gesture eagerly as happy tears rolled down her face. "Steele your alive" She choked out. He rubbed his face on hers. "Yes and know I am home." She pulled away to look at his face. "I thought you had been killed by that hunter. I'm so glade you got away." "Well I almost didn't Nina, I have the scars to prove it." He chuckled and licked away her tears. "I will always come for you and be here for you." She nuzzled his face happily.
When the sun came up the following day Nina opened her eyes to see Steele laying close to her body still. That night they had mated even though she was not in season she had wanted him as close as she could. She yawned and looked at the light seeping into the mouth of the den. The others would be up soon. A soft whimper told her that the pups were sturing and would be wanting to feed soon. The newest addition was an old one in a way. Steele had taken her to a nearby town to save the pups life. Know that Nina could care for it he had returned to the town and taken the pup from the female dog who was more than relived. Steele let out a yawn and leaned up to her nibbling her ear. She giggled and pushed her body into him laying back down with no motivation at the moment. He placed a paw next to her and nuzzled her face happily as he moved away from her she let out a light moan. The pair had fallen asleep still tied together and when he had moved he was still somewhat inside her. The moan she let out made him hard again and he grinned at her evilly. Pushing back into her she let out a gasp and moan from the sensation. The sound of someone outside getting up for the day made Steele growl lightly. He made quick work of his mate as she layed on her side letting him pleasure her. She whimpered lightly her face filled with pleasure as he thrust into her. The pair quickly began to reach there climax and Steele could feel the urge to thrust his not and finish the deed. He thrusted faster into her and before he could sink fully into her like his instincts wanted him to, he pulled away from her the fluid and quick movement made him spill out onto the floor. Nina let out a pleading moan from his sudden action but was quickly caught by surprise as he finished her of with his tongue. She groan in pleasure and layed on the floor limply and with a sigh of relief. The pups began to whimper loudly in protest of wanting food. Nina got up from her spot and walked over to them, laying down they all eagerly began to feed. Steele yawned and pawed some dirt of his mess before he looked out at the dens opening. He made his way over to it and glanced at Nina before he went out. She sighed and looked over at her pups smiling as Mist first grand pup hungrily ate along side hers.
Steele stretched and looked down from were he was at Revolver and Dusty who were talking with each other. They had not noticed his presence yet and Steele took advantage of the situation. He stealthy made his way to them he growled making the pair jump. Revolver turned and froze in his tracks at the sight of him. Dusty on the other hand could barley contain her joy. She quickly ran to him and nuzzle into his fur happily. "Steele! Your alive! When did you get here!" She stepped away from him smiling happily. When Steele meet eyes with Revolver the young male showed a face of relief. "Its good to have you back Steele Nina was beginning to worry us." Steele smiled at his beta. "Thank you for keeping her going the best you could it means a lot to me." Revolver nodded his head. Mist cam out of her den and was shocked to see him standing there. She excitedly looked back into the den letting Sparrow know he was alive. He was then surrounded by his pack mates as they nuzzled and greeted him with happy tail wags. Later that day after a good hunt they all sat down with full belly's. Nina groomed Steels wounds from his fight with the hunters. Revolver eyed them curiously. "Steele how did you get away?" Steele smiled at him and adjusted his position. "It was really just luck. I was bleeding awful bad from the bullets that grazed my hide. The knife that almost went into my face only managed to blind me in my eye. The most interesting thing though was I was laying in a puddle of my own blood and a hunter walked right up to me. His eyes were glowing strange as it may sound. He acted as if he couldn't even see me." The others looked at him oddly. "I passed out from blood loss and right before my eyes closed I saw a wolf a white one to be exact." Nina's ears pricked up. "You saw her?" Steele nodded his head. "She spoke to me and I think I know of a good name for the white and tan pup. She told me of her destiny and what is to come in her future." Steele looked at the group who were all pondering what the great wolf told him. "Steele what did she tell you?" Nina asked curiously. "Well her name should be Aria, it means air or noble." Steele smiled at Nina hoping she would agree. Nina smiled back at him happily. "I think Aria is a great name for her." The couple nuzzled one another happily. As the sun began to lower the pack howled for there future, and the hope that what ever comes there way things would always be grand. There story would be told through the ages of there packs efforts to survive. The wolf pack that was lead by a dog escaping from his troubles. This tale would pass be passed down from parent to pup so it would never become The Forgotten.