Alpha & Omega

Chapter 35: Burial

Man, Dr. Edward Richtofen sure is mad for me having killed Mooch. He threatened to kill me with his shotgun; luckily my guard dogs were there to defend me. My 3 Chihuahuas, their brave heroic act defended me from him. I bet it was their bark that scared him. (Not really) Any way back with the story.

Humphrey sat at the entrance of Winton's and Eve's den, looking at the dawn sky. Mooch has been dead for the past 3 hours. Surprisingly time went by that fast. Humphrey missed his friend, and would never forget what he did for him. Kate walked and sat beside him. Humphrey lowered his head and stood up and turned around.

"It's time for his burial. The day is coming to an end, and it is better to bury him now then tomorrow." said Winston as he approached Humphrey. Humphrey couldn't say anything and just nodded.

"He will be missed but he will be remembered for his actions." Winston finished as he turned around and walked off the slope. Humphrey slowly walked towards Sally's den and saw three wolves carrying Mooches corpse. Humphrey froze from the sight of his friend covered in leaves. Kate looked away and followed next to Humphrey as the whole pack followed the three wolves that were carrying the body of a loved one.

The three wolves stopped at their destination and laid the body next to a hole that someone recently dugged up. Winston stood next to the body as the pack gathered around. Humphrey, Kate, Eve, and Lilly were next to Winston when he began to speak.

"We are gathered here to mourn for the passing of a loved one that gave his life for his friend. Mooch was one of my top Omegas. He knew his way around people and occasionally would help out the best he could around the pack. Mooch will be missed dearly but will never be forgotten. He will leave us from our world but will never leave our hearts. If anyone wants to say a few words to the departure friend, now is the time." Winston finished as he took a step away. Eve walked up and sat in front of the leaf covered body.

"I am sorry for what I almost did to you. I am sorry for everything I did." Eve finished as a tear rolled off her cheek. Lilly stood up and sat next to the body as tears were streaming down her face.

"I hardly knew you, but I am proud to say, thank you. Thank you for your bravery and heroic effort. I am sorry you had to leave us this way, we never forget you." Lilly said as she stood up and sat next to her parents. Kate was the next to go up and starred at Humphrey's friend.

"I will miss you Mooch. I will never forget what you did for Humphrey and will be eternally grateful for your actions. Thank you." Kate stood up and sat next Humphrey. Humphrey was thinking what to say and was shaking. Kate nudged him and Humphrey stood up and sat next to his friend.

"Hey buddy. You probably can't hear me, but I need to tell you something." Humphrey said before his eyes welled up in tears.

"You were my first friend and were my best friend. I remember when we met the first time. I will remember what you told Sally to tell me, and I will never forget. You were my best friend and always will be. You were my first and no one will take that away." Humphrey's cheeks were full of tears as he went on.

"I will never forget you. I will miss you with all my heart and will never see you again, but I will stay strong just like you said. I… I didn't want you be dead. I couldn't help you but you sacrificed yourself for me. If it was you, I would have done the same. I will miss you and I always felt as if… as if you were my brother. Good bye…bro." Humphrey finished as he hugged the body of his best friend. Humphrey sat up and began to howl. Kate was surprised to her Humphrey howl. His howl was full of sorrow and pain, but Kate didn't blame him, and howled along. Soon, the whole pack started to howl with Humphrey. The howls filled the air in remorse as it died down little by little.

The three wolves then laid the lost wolf into the hole and buried the lost one, shedding a few tears. The pack left with Humphrey and Kate left behind. The day wasn't long before the night came, and Kate nudged Humphrey, getting his attention.

"Come on Humphrey, it's getting late. Let's go home." said Kate. Humphrey looked up and saw the sun gone and the moon just appearing through the clouds. Humphrey nodded and began to walk with Kate beside him.

"Good bye…Mooch." Humphrey said as he left the grave. Humphrey followed Kate with his head low. Kate wanted to sleep at their den but decided to stay the night at her parents. Humphrey kept walking next to Kate and didn't care where he went, just as long as he was with Kate. The two wolves walked and soon reached the feeding grounds.

Humphrey noticed they were at the feeding grounds and saw them heading towards Kate's parents den. Humphrey kept to himself and continued to follow Kate. They reached Kate's parents den and saw Winston staring at the moon.

"Dad, can I ask you something?" Kate asked. Winston turned around and stared at his daughter.

"Anything Kate. What is it?" Winston asked.

"Is it alright if we slept here with you and mom?" questioned Kate.

"Of course, but keep quiet, your mom fell asleep quickly at the back of the den." Winston inferred. Kate nodded and walked into the den with Humphrey behind her. They found a spot and lied down. Humphrey was quiet the whole time and hasn't said a word since the burial. Humphrey curled into a ball and fell asleep, crying. Kate snuggled closer to Humphrey and fell asleep with his body heat, emanating from him.

Eastern Pack

"Did you hear that?" Tony asked raising his ears. The sound of howling was loud enough to be heard in the eastern pack.

"What!" Garth asked loudly. Tony starred at his son and forgot that Eve literally ripped his ears off. Tony sighed and stepped closer, talking into his ripped ears.

"The Western Pack lost a member. That gives us an advantage to the war." Tony said so Garth could hear. Garth nodded and walked into the den.

"We will this war, and we will dominate those Western dogs." Tony growled. Tony walked up to the middle of the pack and let out a howl. Instantly wolves darted out of their dens and sat around the leader.

"The Western Pack has lost a member; hopefully it was an Alpha, giving us a paw in the war. We will have an assassination team going out tonight when they least expect it. The team will attack their pack healer, so she won't be able to heal the wounded." Tony said with a strong voice. The pack howled in agreement.

"Lucas, gather a team of Alphas and be ready to deploy in an hour." Tony ordered, looking at a dark brown wolf. Lucas stepped forward and nodded. Tony nodded and left, Lucas turned around and stared at the pack.

"Koda, Dan, Ezzek, and Rick, you're with me. We will kill the pack healer and come back. The rest of the pack, your dismissed." Lucas ordered. The pack left and continues on with their night. The Alpha team was getting ready to go and take out the healer, and Lucas smiled.

"This will be fun." Lucas snickered.

Woah, the Eastern Pack is sending out an assassination team to take out Sally. Wonder whats going to happen in the next chapter? ALso, just a reminder, 5 more chapeters to go! This has to be the saddest thing to happen. This story must have almost every kind of rating. Hurt/comfort, romance, tragedy, etc. This is intense even for me. I hope you enjoyed this story as much as i did when i was making every chapter. Also, thank you Unwairier Titan for reaching your goal of having 70 chapters, I know it's late, but still congrats on exceeding your goal. Congrats to everyone who made a story on Fanfiction and to their progress, and hope you will reach your goal in your stories.