He's always loved the eastern land even when he was a part of the Black Wolves he would sometimes during the winter months sneak away for a week or two to spend time in the icy quiet landscape. It's always brought him comfort when there was none in his life. Gilbert's younger brothers never did understand why he would chose to be a 'lone' wolf when as one of the strongest warriors he could have had any mate he wanted and with it any land he wished.

"Omegas talk too much." He said once when they wouldn't let the topic go.

"You're one to talk." Ludwig answered as he shook his head. "If you don't pick Father might-"

Gilbert whipped his head back. "Father can't force me to do anything." It came with a warning growl to drop the subject. He didn't want to admit at the time that he had fallen for an Omega he could never have so instead of taking another he chose the winter lands of the east.

"How long since we've been here?"

With a smile Gilbert breathes in the air he's missed so much. "Too long, not since the cat joined us I'd say." The wolf says pointing back at the Neko. "But I can tell it hasn't changed much if at all."

Allistor chuckles, "If you say so."

"I know so." Every scent lingering in the air reminds the wolf of the home he's missed. "And I remember a good cave that looks down on a decent lake." As he says it he walks down a worn forest path littered with yellow and red leaves as more fall above them. "It's high enough up that no one will bother us but at the same time keep us out of the wind and snow."

The Alphas continue down the path talking as Alfred stops near a tall ash tree a couple of feet away from the path. After walking for a few days he's thankful for a few moments to himself. So thinking he's alone he lets out a deep sigh as he rests his hand on the truck as he relieves himself. He's about done when he hears a twig snap behind him. "Shit," He starts going for his knife only to be slammed against the tree.

"Now didn't your mother teach you to any manners?" The Alpha asks with a sly smile. "Because you just don't go around marking territories that ain't yours." His grip on Alfred's wrist tightens to the point of near breaking. "Unless you want it to be yours."

Alfred doesn't let his pain show as he struggles to break free. "I was just taking a piss and who are you to say this is your territory anyway?"

The Wolf lets out a deep growl taking Alfred by the throat. "You really don't know shit do you half breed?" He's not a stupid man and can tell if he doesn't knock the Omega out quickly he runs the risk of losing the teen. It's not every day he comes across one and while he would rather have a wolf like himself an Omega is still an Omega. "This is my land and since you're on my land your ass is mine too."

Again his grip tightens as Alfred tries to kick at him. "Fuck you Dude!" Alfred screams hoping that one of the others will hear him. His mind is going a mile a minute as he continues to fight against the Alpha that has him pinned to the tree. "I'm not your fucking Omega."

"See that's where you're wrong." The wolf grins wider as he leans in to Alfred to lick his cheek.

It's the chance Alfred was praying for. In a flash he head butts the Alpha sending the wolf reeling back as blood pours out of the Wolf's nose. Just as Alfred pulls out his knife the Alpha recovers. "No asshole you're wrong." He says glaring wickedly at his foe. "I'm not your Omega, I'm not your mate and I'm sure as hell not going anywhere with you." He's drained and only running on adrenaline but he won't let the Alpha gain the upper hand again.

"I'd listen to the kid. He's pretty damn stubborn." Abel starts as he and Gilbert stand between the Wolf and their friend. "Not bad with that knife either."

"He's pretty awesome," Gilbert adds taking out his own blade. "Almost as good as us in fact."

Allistor appears beside Alfred bow in hand as the Wolf takes a hesitant step back. "But we're not as nice. We don't stop at a broken nose and a warning." Allistor rests a hand on Alfred's shoulder as he continues to stare at the Wolf. "Especially when yah attack one of our own."

"He said this is his territory…" Alfred whispers back at the Fox.

"He's full of shit."

Abel nods tapping one of the trees with his axe. "Unless you pissed on all of these trees that is."

"No." The wolf says knowing that not only is he's out numbered but that they're looking for blood. "I misspoke…I was passing through."

"Yeah you were and I suggest you keep moving."

The wolf doesn't have to be told twice and as quickly as he appeared he's gone up the trail out of the woods. With the Alpha gone Alfred finally exhales a breath he didn't realize he had been holding. "I...Thanks." With a shaking hand he slides his knife back into its spot. "He caught me off guard and…"

"How badly did he hurt you?" Allistor touches the omega's reddened neck gingerly.

Alfred looks down at his wrist seeing it already beginning to change colors. "It'll hurt for a while but I think he's worse off."

"Yeah ran off with his tail between his legs." Abel says with a laugh as Allistor takes out a long strip of cotton gauze. "Though I'd like to have broken his arm and see how he likes it."

"It's sprained."

Allistor finishes wrapping his wrist trying to hold back his anger. "He tried ta break it and nearly did if yah hadn't of gotten out of his grip."

"But I did," He gives the Alphas a forced smile as he tries to calm their fears as well as his own. "And I'm okay."

He's more than surprised when the Neko hugs him. "We know, kid." He says as he starts to purr softly feeling the Omega's body start to shake in his arms. "Hey it's okay." He looks back at the two others with a pleading look unsure what else to say or do.

So Allistor snakes his arms around the Omega and kisses the top of his blonde hair like he had done with his younger siblings years before. "We ain't mad." He says handing Gilbert his bow so he can hug the Omega tighter. "We were worried but we knew you could handle yourself." After a moment he gets a nod from the Omega. "Alright let's get to the cave before we lose any more daylight." Again Alfred nods as he wipes his eyes letting Allistor lead him up the path towards the cave.

Abel watches for a moment until both are out of earshot. "Poor kid, that scared the shit out of him."

"Yeah," Gilbert says with a sigh. "Scared the shit out of us too."