The dogs walked on the snowy mountain top. It had been a couple days after Stone had died, and the pack walked to a new location, just to make sure no one followed Stone. The bitter cold of winter nipped at their paws and noses, many of them getting sick. Redwood's injury was now healing well, and Chase's leg was growing with pain every step he took. Clover had told him to take a break once in a while, or it'll get worse, but Chase never listened. He needed to find his friends. Clover had Chase's pup pack and uniform on, due to its ability to hold things, like herbs, in case anything worsened. Snow had gently fallen from the clouds now, and, without warning, everything got icy. Chase barked behind him, still looking at the ice. "Take the ice easy, we don't want anyone hurt." He heard Clover grumble about something. Probably about how they're already hurting. Chase looked at the ice, and remembered what happened last time when he touched ice. He touched a paw on the freezing ice, and remembered the cracking of the ice beneath him last time. He remembered the ice cold water, and most of all, the scream of his name just as soon as he sank. He gasped, lifting his paw off the ice. "W-we umm have to go around. The ice is too thin." Chase lied, hoping they'd believe him. Some of the dogs nodded, others looked confused. Mountain, the St Bernard barked, getting slobber all over the miniature dachshund, Huckleberry, "I'm an expert with ice, and I know for a fact that is think enough for me. So no one should have a problem crossing it." The dogs barked in agreement to the st Bernard. Chase gulped, looking at the dogs. "Well, I'm going around. You can walk across it if you'd like." Huckleberry chuckled, "Afraid of some little cold water, aren't yah." Chase growled, quietly, "Say that again and I toss you in the river." Huckleberry stepped back and stayed silent. Chase nodded, "Anyone coming around the river with me?" There was silence. Until one voice perked up, "I go wif you!" Cinnamon ran and jumped on her brother. Chase looked at his mom, who looked sad. "No, you can't sweetheart. You need to stay here." Cinnamon's ears dropped. Cinnamon walked back to their parents glumly. Clover barked, "I'll come with you." Chase waited for another voice, but nothing came. "Fine then, let's go Clover." Chase turned around, heading left of the river. Chase had no idea what was going to happen in the future, but he did know that whatever was to come, it wouldn't come easy.
It had been one day, and the stars were starting to show in the dark sky. His leg was stinging with pain, but he kept walking. Clover had encouraged to take a break, but he wasn't listening. He needed to find his friends. As they walked on, more stars showed up, and Clover whimpered. "What's wrong?" Chase asked. "N-nothing, just I now my mom and probably my older brother is up there, watching over me." Chase sighed, looking at the stars. "What happened? If you don't mind me asking. And where's your dad?" Clover looked at the snow. They had now stopped to talk. "M-my mother got killed by m-my father. He had officially unowned my brothers and I. When my mother had died, my brother left. He wanted me to come along, but my younger brother needed me. A couple months after he left, my younger brother, Lucky, died of an illness. I never knew what happened to Bay, my older brother." Chase stared at the pup. "A-And my father, he's died now. I know for a fact. I saw his death right in front of me. He had 3 mates. The first one betrayed him, and he killed her before she could have pups. His second mate was my mother, Stream. She had my two brothers and I. She had me 2 years after you. His last mate, S-Sage, had Wind, but then she hated him and betrayed him. I'm not sure how your mother is still alive." Chase blinked, "So your my half sister?" Clover nodded , staring up at the stars again. "I'm glad he's died. His time of power has come to an end. You know, Wind will be trying to avenge him." Chase nodded, "I know, but if we defeated Stone, then the big target is off course." The two pups walked to a pine tree and laid down, trying to eat all the warmth they
could. They barked a goodnight, and fell asleep.
Next chapters might be getting confusing. Sorry if this was confusing. So if that last paragraph was confusing here's a summary of it. Clover is Stone's pup. Stone had three mates, first one got killed, second one (Chase's mother), had Wind, and after that time had Chase and later Cinnamon, and during when Chase was an only child, Stone and Stream (Clover's mom) had Bay, Clover, and Lucky. I hope that's a good summary. Things might get confusing and I won't be able to post another chapter until next week. See yah then!
