Well, here's chapter 6, in this chapter, things will defiantly start to happen, also this will also begin more parts that will reveal Chris's past life growing up on the surface.

Chapter 6

Astronomers in Turtlenecks

Right now, the leaves were orange and some were red. This signaled that the time was now Autumn which was just one season away from Winter itself, also meaning it would grow cold.

A much younger Chris comes into view

Chris peaked through the bush and watched as his father Khan kneeled down gently gripping the tree in front of him. Putting his head up against it for a few seconds and got back up, real slow. Brining out an axe, taking the first swing making a deep cut. The second swing was harder making the cut bigger, and proceeded to do it again, and again increasing the cut. Then with a loud scream that sounded angry and one final swing the tree went tumbling down.

After he was done, Chris walked over to his father. " Is this the last one? " Khan was silent and staring down at the tree. " Father? "

He finally acknowledged his son's presence and nodded. " Yes. Get to the boat boy. " With a deep exhale Khan knelled down and with very little effort, he lifted up the tree. He then followed his son getting right at a decent sized wooden boat that was docked by the lake. Placing the log on the dock, he plants a hook firmly inside and passes the rope to Chris. " Tie it now. "

" Yes sir. " Chris got to work and made sure it was secure as his father pushed the large piece of wood off the dock letting it float right behind them. Once the two were inside, Khan grabbed a paddle and began to push their way up the river and through a cave with a lantern lit shining their way through the darkness. " Father? "

" What? "

" Does it felt really different lately? The surface I mean... "

" Everything is different, and will always change. " Khan said. " You shouldn't dwell on that. "

" Okay. " The younger chris said taking his fathers answer as they had now finally come upon another dock. Once they were aligned, Chris began to untie the rope while Khan pulled up the log with ease, taking out the hook, and putting it on his shoulder walking up a path. Despite the size of the log, Khan was fine, infact he didn't look fazed at all.

Pretty soon, they came upon their home and Khan set the log down and pulled out another axe from a nearby stump. " Come on Chris, we have to get this done. "

" Okay. " The boy said as he began to help his father chop the tree apart little by little with each swing. Once they were done, they stacked up the wood high gathering and gathered enough dried grass and leaves to put underneath it. After they were done Chris walked up to his home, but he hesitated for a moment before opening the door.

Inside was wooden pedestal, the inside was also dark, lit only with a few candles to provide some light.

As he approached there was something shaped like a person, with something much smaller on top of it. Both were wrapped in what appeared to be some sort of light fabric that was tied around them secured with vines.

Chris stared at it for a moment in sadness, he knew who was there and what else was with it. Khan then came up placing a hand on his shoulder.

The two then got on their knees doing a silent prayer that last well over five minutes taking as much time as they needed to. Once they were done Khan looked to his son and held out his hand.

" Are you ready? " Khan asked while Chris did his absolute best to hold back his tears and gripped his fathers hand.

" Yes. " With that one word Khan stood up and got his hands underneath it, just barley lifting the head.

" Find the way to your family...both of you...We'll be fine and your free now. " Khan then lifted up the wrapped body getting a firm grip under the legs and head as well as making sure whatever was in top didn't fall. He turned around made his way out of the door with Chris following right behind him. He places the body on the stacked row of wood. He and Chris kneeled down exchanging a look and the young boy nodded his head letting a single tear free.

Wiping it away, the two took up their axes and scraped them against a piece of stone creating sparks. After three tries the sparks started a small decent blaze that grew within minutes slowly surrounding the body.

As the two stared on Khan gazed his son and saw he was holding back his emotions. " Chris..." Khan said while not diverting his attention away from the burning flames including his son. " It's alright to cry...It's just part of becoming a man... " He says pausing for a moment. " Your able to cry, just as long as your able to overcome it. " As his father's words reached into him a sudden white flash came into view.


Chris's eyes suddenly snapped wide open and he shot up awake. After calming himself down, he noticed that his cheeks were stained with tears running down his cheeks. He quickly whipped them away with his shirt before standing up and approached the entrance to their 'temporary' shelter which was an old Starbucks.

The silver teen then did a few stretches making some popping noises in the process. He then sighed taking in the morning blue sky.

" Another one? Why do I keep seeing these? " He asked himself and went back inside and the others were still asleep. So naturally he did what had to be done, wake them all up.


After waking up the group with a few bizarre 'methods' they were now back on the road walking through the abandoned streets. The one thing everyone was curious about was what Benson said the other day about knowing where to go next. Once they'd gotten answers from a Mega Monkey with the help of the Timber Cats the group knew that Kipo's people were out there somewhere. They had to find them before Scarlemagne did.

" So Benson? Where are you taking us? " Kipo asked.

" Kipo... " Benson clearly wanted her to be patient but it wasn't working.

" But we've been walking forever! " The girl whined in impatience. " What if I guessed? " She began to think. " I've got it! Your taking us to a mystical blind woman who lives in the trunk of a spooky old tree and doesn't need eyes because what she can see, is the future! "

Everyone got confused by what she said making Benson turn around. " Okay, first of all it's been an hour and what!? "

" She's not gonna stop... " Wolf already knew what was gonna happen and smiled nervously. " Just tell us. "

" Please do so, spare yourself the misery. " Chris added.

" Look, if there's one thing I've learned in all my time on the surface is that you gotta enjoy the journey. Not just the destination. " Benson suddenly snapped in anger. " So everyone shut up and enjoy the journey! " This surprised everyone since Benson was a really chill guy, seeing this was new.

" Sheesh, did you wake up the wrong side of the bed or something? " Chris questioned making their 'guide' sigh.

" Sorry we haven't eaten in a while and my blood sugars crashing. " He continued walking.

" See, this is why I don't have blood. " Dave said leaning on Mandu before the pig moved away making the bug fall flat on his face.

" So, this Scarlemange. What does he want with my people, anyway? " Kipo questioned.

" Who knows. " Wolf answered. " If he's using mind control to control a mega mute, I guess he could probably use it on them. "

" I heard that he is a mega mute. " Dave walked up beside them. " And that he uses his mind control to make people walk right into his mouth. "

" What!? I don't want my dad to walk into a mouth! " Kipo freaked out.

" Nobody's walking into anyone's mouth. " Wolf said.

" Yeah, Dave, I really think whoever told you that story is full of it. " Chris added.

" Aha! " Benson exclaimed happily getting their attention. " Were here. " He goes into a bush while everyone pauses. " You comin? " He asked poking his head out and went back in. So the group went through the thick bushes and it was there they'd ended up in the remains of what used to be a convenience store.

" Convenience...I believe it's Italian for snacks. " Benson said appearing to not knowing what the word meant. " Which I really need right now or I'm gonna pass out. " He turns around and approaches the glass and gasps in shock. " No-no-no! Noooo! This was my secret spot! " The boy said sadly and heard munching. It was Mandu eating out of a bag that made Benson dive for it, making the pig scram. But much to his misfortune there was nothing inside, except for crumbs.

" It's okay Benson. " Kipo spoke up.

" Is it!? " He snapped.

" It isn't. "

" Wolf! " Kipo scolded her friends attitude.

" Do you even have a plan? " The survivor asked and motioned in the area they were in. " Because this clearly isn't helping anybody. "

" Yeah, Benson, I get that your hungry but I'm with Wolf on this one. What is your plan? " Chris added since he felt like they weren't making any progress.

" Fine! You don't trust me? " He motions over to an old sign reading Las Vistas Observatory. " The old observatory. It's got a giant telescope, that can see the whole city. If your people are out here, we'll spot them. "

" No freakin way! " Chris quickly spoke up. " Absolutely not. "

" What he said. " Wolf backed him up. " Were not going near that place. "

" What? Why? " Kipo was confused to hear this.

" Benson, why don't you tell her? " Wolf suggested as she walked over to the poster while the said teen chuckled nervously.

" Well, technically the observatory is Newton Wolves territory. "

" Which is bad? "

" Of course it's bad! " Chris exclaimed throwing his arms in the air.

" Nah..." Benson waved him off. " They just look at stars and talk about math all day, there a bunch of dweebs. " He flinched upon seeing Wolf slashing the poster.

" There dangerous! " The young survivor said turning back to them. " Wolves are predators...Every one of them. "

" Yikes. " Dave nudges Kipo's leg. " Sounds like someone is still mad at the wolf she's wearing. " Hearing this the young survivor growled in annoyance.

" That telescope could be the only way I find my people! " Kipo stepped forward trying to persuade her friend. " If there's a chance, I have to take it. Please. "

" As much as I hate to say it, Kipo does have a point. " Chris spoke up. " Were not making any progress the way we are now. This just might as well be a risk were just gonna have to take. "

Wolf thought on what was said and looked back at the poster before walking off. " If we do this...We need a plan. "

" Yes! " The burrow girl exclaimed. " Were doing it! " Chris cleared his throat as they left. " Sorry, I mean were planning it. " As they left Benson gasped upon seeing a box that'd most likely contained donuts. He lifted up the box making it open. Unfortunately he only got more crumbs slapping his head on the counter:)


After getting to a spot where the observatory was close by Wolf began to explain how their plan was going to work. She was explaining to them how they worked on a branch pacing on it.

" Wolves hunt isolated prey. If we want to survive this, we need to think like a pack and act like a pack. We need to be a pack. "

" Got it. "

" Yep. "

" Lets do this. " Kipo, Benson and Chris answered while Mandu oinked in response and training began.

" Pack Rule number 1: Move in unison, or die. " They had ropes tied to their wrists and were working on their movement making sure they moved as one. But Dave bumped into Benson sending them all falling off a log.

" Pack Rule number 2: " Wolf spun her staff balancing a rock on it. " Listening to each other. Okay, pig, one squeal means duck and two means jump. " Mandu nodded her head and flung the rock at Dave making Mandu squeal telling Dave to duck but he got hit. She sent out another rock and Mandu squealed twice telling the bug to jump but he still got hit making him fall upside down and got hit in the groins.

We now see Kipo balancing herself on a tree root with her arms out wide while Benson and Chris were behind her. " Pack Rule Number 3: No matter what, always have each others backs. "

From the bushes Dave emerged holding an apple

" Guys! I just found a single apple! " The bug said before eating it much to Bensons misery and didn't pay attention to Kipo falling if it wasn't for Chris catching her making Wolf nod in approval seeing at least someone was listening to her. After a while training had ended.

" And finally, Pack rule number 4: Follow your alpha. An Alpha leads and speaks for the pack. The Newton Wolves will only address our alpha. That's just how wolves work. "

" And our aplha is you? " Kipo questioned.

" No Kipo, it's you. " The young survivor replied.

" Why isn't it me? " Dave questioned. " I'm the oldest and best looking, I'm a born leader. "

" No offense Dave, but your a peabrain. "

" But what about Chris? He seems to take that role really well. " She said making him blush at that comment and stayed silent.

" True, but these wolves are nerds and Kipo well...your...A really big nerd. "

" Aw...thanks. "

" You do know that's kind of an insult, right? " Chris questioned.

" Uh, offense taken! " The bug said.

" We need to be more worth then food. These wolves need to believe we have knowledge to offer, Kipo knows all about Stars and galleries. "

" Galaxies. " Kipo corrected.

" Nerd. " Dave coughed and got slapped by Chris.

" And Chris has knowledge about various different species of mutes especially the Mega's. Kipo will keep them talking, they'll let us stay for the night, and we'll sneak up to the telescope once they fall asleep. "

" Can't we just ask? " Kipo questioned. " This sounds like this involves a lot of waiting and my people could be miles away by then or in a mutes mouth... "

" But we can't rush things. " Chris said putting a hand on her shoulder. " I know your worried, but we have to play this smart. "

" Exactly. " Wolf jumped down getting into her face. " You think they'll be your friends. But wolves aren't like other Mutes, get it? "

" Aren't you forgetting something? " Dave questioned. " Like your choice of wardrobe maybe? "

Wolf then stepped back slowly gripping her cloak. " No...No way... "

" He's gotta point. " Benson said. " The poisonous staff, the dead wolf on your back, might send the wrong message. "

" Then I won't go. " She turns around.

" You have a pack. " Kipo said. " You have us. "

" She's right Wolf, after everything we've been through together, we already are a pack. " The young survivor was silent for a moment taking in what was being said before sighing in defeat heading over to the tree where it had a small hole where she put her staff and her wolf robe inside letting her puffy black hair free.

After careful planning was done the group headed out and were now heading up a road.

" So hungry... " Benson groaned.

" We shouldn't call you Wolf in front of them... " Kipo said in realization. " So, maybe you can tell us your real name. "

" Um...Yeah, it's Bone Ripper. "

" Ba! That's a load of...Actually, that's the coolest name ever. " Dave admitted perched on Bensons shoulders.

" Come on... " Kipo said hoping to get her to open up. " If were ever going to be real pack, you gotta tell us the truth. " She sighed rubbing her face.

" Why don't you just pick one for me? "

" Oh, we'll call you...Jolyne. " Kipo gave her answer making Wolf grunt.

" Never mind... "

" To late, Jolyne. " Dave laughed jumping off Benson while Chris held back his laughter. " Great name."


Do to the road being over taken by the vegetation the group made their way up and before long the Observatory was right in front of them.

" Almost there pack. " Kipo said. " Let's do this. "

" Look alive.. " Chris spoke up and got serious. " We got company. " Wolf looked over to a tree and gasped upon seeing one of the Newton Wolves appearing to be wearing a turtleneck instantly spotting them.

" Guys, pack formation. " Benson quickly spoke up and that's what they did and moved forward. As they were doing they sort of bumped into each other and noticed more wolves were popping out from different spots growling and showing their teeth. " Whoops... "

" Keep calm... " Chris said. " Eyes forward...Don't let them know your afraid... " They then arrived at the front and were surrounded before seeing the front doors opening up revealing their leaders?

One had dark blue fur, wearing a grey blazer with a black turtle neck underneath. The other one had the same clothing, only difference was his blazer was white, his fur was lighter blue and he was wearing a pair of glasses.

" Human in our territory. " The one wearing the grey blazer noted.

" Hmm.. " The other wolf wearing glasses stepped forward. " I think, they're a pack. " Chris cleared his throat and they all stood up straight. " I mean, a very weird pack, but a pack."

" They're trespassers, and what do we do to trespassers? " The other wolves howled giving their answer except for the leaders.

" Brother-brother-brother-Don't be shackled by your instincts." The intelligent one spoke up. " Remember, were evolved, let knowledge be our prey. "

" Let knowledge be our prey! " The wolves repeated.

Dave coughed. " Nerds. " He once again got slapped by Chris.

" Don't be so rude. " The silver teen said.

" Do you speak for your pack young man? " The intelligent wolf asked Chris instantly putting him in the spotlight.

" Oh, actually... " Kipo was about to answer but knowing Dave was gonna be doing something stupid Chris beat him to it.

" Yes I do. " He stepped forward. " I'm the alpha of this pack. My name is Chris Fang. "

" And what exactly is your pack doing on our turf? " The more aggressive wolf asked.

" Were astronomers. " Kipo spoke up. " We've come to share our knowledge. "

" Oh, were the most learned scollars on earth. " The wolf wearing specs exclaimed rather smugly

" What can you possibly share that we already don't know? " The rougher wolf asked.

" There are one thousand, trillion, billion stars in the night sky. "

" Heh, kids stuff. " The specked wolf exclaimed. " Everyone knows that. "

" Which is tens times greater then a grain of sand in all the worlds deserts, and beaches. "

' Damn, Kipo is defiantly smarter then I am... ' Chris said to himself mentally as he watched her reach into Bensons backpack.

" But, there are even more ways to shuffle a simple deck of cards. How many, you ask? Eighty untegen-tillion combinations. That's eight, with sixty seven zeros. "

The wolves gasped in shock as everyone's minds were blown away all except for Dave. ' Did she just seriously make that all up? Because I can't tell right now... ' He said.

" I thought the boy, was the alpha. " The rough wolf said making the wolves all glare and growl at Chris who quickly reacted.

" While it is true, she knows much more about astronomy then I do. " Chris brought out his journal. " But, while I lack in knowledge of the stars, instead I study the many different species of Mutes on the surface especially the Mega Mutes, their life style, everything. " He passed it over to the one with glasses.

" Hmm...Interesting... " The specked wolf said as he browsed through the pages. " You even have knowledge on us, very impressive. Even though you lack in some knowledge we know, it's good to see others with different knowledge. "

" Thank you. Anyways, introducing our pack, you've already met Kipo. " He motions to the burrow girl and then Wolf using her fake name. " This is Joleyne, she doesn't talk much, but don't be fooled this girl is our tracker and survival expert. Gotta be prepared out in the field right? "

" He does have a point... " The rough wolf somewhat agreed.

" Yes, yes, that is true. "

" And this is Benson, he's our provision handler. And this is Dave, our comic relief. " He motions to their two other companions.

" Comic relief? "

" Sometimes you gotta have a laugh every once in a while, or you can go insane. " They both seemed to understand the general concept.

" Hmm, interesting, and what about her? " He points at Mandu who was eating the cards Kipo had dropped.

" Mandu is Daves mate. " The silver teen quickly answered.

" Wait wha? " Chris grabbed Dave pulling him up to his face glaring daggers right at him.

" And are you not questioning your Alpha? " He asked giving off a growl and Kipo swore for a moment it sounded not human but she kept that to her self.

" No-no sir... " The bug said nervously just as Chris dropped him.

" Alphaing, am I right? " Both wolves nodded at his actions as a few wolves growled at the bug for proof. Looking at Chris with a glare he glared at him telling him to prove it. So, he puckered up his licks and it turned into a gross makeout session even though they were faking it.

After the very disturbing display of 'love' the spec wolf spoke up. " Well, um, Alpha Chris, if your pack has been drawn together by a passion for science, you will find friends here. I am Billions. "

" And I am Billions. " The rougher wolf said. But Chris saw a big difference, the wolf wearing glasses was Good Billions while the other wolf was Bad Billions from his attitude.

" Join us, and we can exchange not just knowledge of the cosmos, but others over dinner. "

" Yes, I am quite eager to see what else you have to offer. " The two wolves said as they entered the observatory.


They were now in what appeared to be a star gazing room and immediately Kipo grew excited at the sight before them.

" Hi, Orion! Little Dip, what's happening big dipper? " She said while looking up as they walked. " Hey, look! There's my sign, Aries! Remember the first time we saw Aries the first time we met? So in a way, it's kind of like are sign

" Newton Wolves! " Bad Billions spoke up getting their attention. " Time for dinner! " The rest of the canines took their seat.

" You're pack, maybe seated. " Good Billions motioned over to another row of empty chairs. Instantly everyone started running.

" Hey, hey! " Chris spoke up making them stop. " Relax, all of you. Were in no rush. " The silver teen said still taking on his role of acting like their alpha and took their seats.

" Hey... " Kipo whispered to Wolf/Jolyne. " It's alright, the plans working, and they really like us. " The doors opened up revealing two wolves carrying a tray of flayed steaks.

" Oooh, yes! I'm starving! "

" For our guests, our finest flays. " Good Billions said as they passed out their plates. " Enjoy. " Benson did just that and started chowing down. All the sudden the stage's spot lights turned on shining on the brothers.

" Tonight, we join a pack who not only shares our love of the cosmos, but other knowledge as well. " Good Billions began while Bad Billions continued.

" And if they can illuminate us with their knowledge, perhaps they can be invited to our desert hunt, at moon rise. " The other wolves howled at this for some reason.

" Yeah, and if they can't, maybe they'll be our desert hunt... " Wolf heard overheard one of the canines whisper and she knew what they were talking about.

" Hey, Jolyne, we got this. Easy peasy. " Kipo said trying to calm her down. " My dad is probably starving right now, I hope this is a short meal. " Rap music started playing.

" And now, please enjoy our nightly ritual. A brief presentation, on absolutely everything we learned about the universe. " Good Billions said before started rapping about the big bang and how all life came to be.

While they were occupied in their music the group quickly took to talk. "A Big bang? These dorks have absolutely no idea what they're talking about. " The bug said because he didn't know what they were even talking about in general.

" Oh! " Kipo got an idea. " Let's sneak off and see the telescope while their distracted. "

" No. We stick to the plan. We wait until they're asleep. " Wolf said.

" My dad, might not have another night, this our chance! " Just as Wolf was about to say something the brothers got right into Wolf's face and kept rapping about their knowledge of the universe. And quite frankly, Chris was really starting to get annoyed with these guys.

While this was happening, Chris spotted Kipo, walking off. " Really Kipo? Your gonna abandon the pack? "

" What? No I'm... "

" Hold up a second. " He leans over to Dave to whisper. " Dave... "

" Hmm? " He hears him.

" Tell the wolves we went to use the bathroom and whatever happens, improvise, got it? "

" Yep, you count on me. " The bug replied doing a quick salute while the two teens quickly got up. Looking back, Kipo noticed Wolf was getting really uncomfortable with the billion brothers right up close in her space.

" She'll be fine Kipo. We gotta move fast. " Chris said getting her attention and motioned her to follow him as they snuck through the halls. " Come on, I think it's this way. "

" Oh my gosh is that a Tesla Coil!? " She got very excited to seeing the said machine.

" Kipo, focus! " Chris snapped his fingers putting her out of her trance.

" Sorry! " She apologized and pointed forward. It was the doors that lead to where the telescope was located. They quickly walked over and silently made their way inside. But quickly enough Chris grabbed Kipo pulling her aside covering her mouth. He also shushed as he pointed over to two wolves looking through the telescope with something pink perched on it.

" Still no sign of the burrow humans, Scarlemagne won't be pleased. " A female wolf said.

" Well why don't we just give him the humans we found today? " Another wolf asked making Kipo gasp in shock while Chris narrowed his eyes, upon now realizing that these wolves were Scarlemagne's eyes over the city. " Hold him over, until we find the others. "

" Weren't you listening? There astronomers! Billions & Billions want to compare notes with them. " The male wolf scoffed as the pink mass was revealed to being a massive two headed flamingo.

" Just send the report, Megan. "

The one called Megan scoffed as she handed a rolled up piece of paper to one of the flamingo heads who took it. " You know what, it almost seems like you have no respect for our alphas. " She said as they walked down the ladder.

" I hope we didn't miss the rap. " The door closed and the two of them emerged from their hiding spots.

" The Newton Wolves, work for Scarlemagne? " Kipo still couldn't believe what they'd just found out.

" Yeah, and they're using the telescope to act as his eye over the entire city. " Chris deduced. " Right after we use this, we gotta get rid of it. "

They then heard a laugh that sounded very familiar. The two looked over to the source of the laughing. " Jamack? " Kipo was right, the mod frog was indeed their securely strapped to a dolly.

" Of course...Another cruel joke from the universe. " The frog muttered.

" What happened to you? " She asked in a worried tone.

He chuckled at this question. " What happened to me? You happened to me! You and your friend! " He said snapped and glared over at Chris who was unfazed. " I fought, and scratched, and hopped for everything I had in this world and in one fell swoop, you both just took it all away! "

" What happened was your damn fault. " Chris stepped forward pointing at him. " She never wanted to fight, neither did I. We were just trying to get her back home. But no, you choose to go after us. There's no one else to blame but yourself. "

" Uh-huh... " He didn't sound convinced. " Well, now, just before I become 'desert' for a whole bunch of wolves, you both show up to rub it in my face. "

" Desert? " Kipo was confused.

" Uh, yeah. I'm not here to clean the telescope. " Jamack said sarcastically. " You know, my one solice is knowing that her people are going down. "

" Where are you going at with this? " Chris questioned.

The frog looked over at Kipo. " You're new around here. For years, it was choas, herd, vs pack vs flock until Scarlemagne showed us what we had in common, fear. He feeds on that fear, and everyone's falling in line. "

" And which sort of fear is that? " Chris cutted him off. " Cut the crap, the only fear he uses is all of yours which he uses to control all of you, not just humans. Is that really living? Under some wack jobs rule and fearing for your own life? "

" Well, there's a price for everything..." Jamack said. " But the point is, that he's the new game in town and he wants her people. "

" I'm not afraid of Scarlemagne, me and my friends are a pack. We'll find my people before he does. " Kipo said confidently.

" And we'll make sure of that. " Chris backed her up making Jamack mock laugh.

" Oh-ho! Yipee! I'm sorry, I didn't realize, you have the power of friendship on your side! "

" Tch, with the way you are, I doubt you'd know anything about it. Much less you never bothered to find out. " The silver teen retorted back.

" Get real kids, you're 'pack' they'll abandon you when your most vulnerable...Just like my pack abandoned me. "

" Wolf... " Kipo whispered her friends name in realization and made her way over to the tied up frog un securing his hold falling forward.

" Wha...Why would you do that? " Jamack was confused.

" Chris told me he how told you to go do some soul searching. " Kipo answered. " And now, maybe it's my turn for me to do the same. "

" Well don't think this makes us even... " Jamack started walking away. " See you around Burrow Girl.. " The frog made an attempt to jump but instead hit the wall and did it again. And again. " Stop looking at me! " Jamack requested and that's what they did. With a grunt the frog jumped getting a grip on the wall. " Almost there... " They turned to see him on there before falling down screaming.

" Well that happened... " Chris said and noticed Kipo looked conflicted on what she was supposed to do.

" We told Wolf that we were her pack right? " He asked making her look at his direction. " Or was that just something for you to use this thing? "

" No. We are her pack. " She answered making Chris smile at her response.


Meanwhile back at the star gazing room since Chris wasn't present to share notes Dave decided to step up. After he said the earth was flat making the wolves protest howl.

As this happened Chris and Kipo returned to their seats with the burrow girl reaching over to Wolf who slapped her hand away. " I'm sorry for abandoning the pack and you. " She said taking her by surprise. " You were right about these Wolves, they're not our friends. They work for Scarlemagne and-

The doors suddenly burst open making them look. " Desert has escaped! "

" What did you do? " Wolf asked.

" It was Jamack, he was chained- "

" You let him go!? " She said suddenly bursting out the words out loud for everyone to hear making the wolves all glare and growl at her.

" Oh, we'll have desert... " Bad Billions said walking forward. " If not frog, then what will we hunt? " The lights turned off instantly raising the tensions.

" Not...them. " Wolf walked up to the table and made her way over to where the growling canines were at. " They're slow, they're stupid and they're not a pack. If you want a real hunt...Hunt me.. "

And just like that she bolted out of the room crashing through the door and skidded down the hill did a flip and jumped down. The Wolves were right on her tail as she was going through a mad rush to get her weapon.

Meanwhile the group rushed out the door. " We'll never catch up to them! " Benson exclaimed.

" We have to try! She's a part of our pack! Whenever she wants us or not! "

" Then lets go! " Chris yelled out running right by them urging them to do the same.

" Come on! "

" Where are they? " The clouds suddenly covered the moon. " It's getting dark. "

" I-I don't know. " Kipo said and they heard more howling.

" That way! Back at the tree! " Chris answered as he and Kipo made a rush through the river.


Back at the tree where the group trained the newton wolves glared down at the tree growling away baring there fangs. With her weapon at hand, Wolf emerged with her wolf skin cloak much to the mutes shock.

" Is that...skin? Ugh... " Good Billions was grossed out.

" .Wolves. " The young survivor said before the fight began just at the group arrived.

" She's trapped, what'd we do? " She asked as they watched their friend slam Bad Billions into another one of his pack and blocked off Good Billions kicking him back. But then all of the sudden, the clouds came in blocking the moon and turning off the lights. Wolf gasped in realization, now she couldn't see, but the newton wolves on the other hand could.

" She can't see them! " Kipo said in worry and then all the sudden for some reason Kipo could literally see their body heat. " What? " She rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn't seeing things but she was indeed seeing them.

" Behind you! " Kipo yelled out just in the nick of time cause Good billions lunged right at Wolf. But she jumped got her staff underneath his chin and flipped sending him crashing into the tree. Kipo then rushed down with Chris right beside her.

" Why are you here!? I ran away so you could escape! " She said as the burrow girl tied ropes around both their wrists while Chris had his bat at the ready.

" Pack rule number 1:... " Kipo started.

" Move together. " Chris finished what she said

" Uh...Can anyone see them? " Benson asked in confusion as Mandu squealed in worry and rushed down with Dave right behind her. " Wait! Where are you going? "

Back with the trio two wolves lunged at them and they followed Kipo's instructions. " Duck! " They did just that. " Right! " Wolf slammed her staff into an incoming canine. " Left! " Both Chris and Wolf slammed their weapons into another making it fly right at Mandu who avoided it just in time.

She then saw Dave rolling down the hill and bumped into a small tree. The pig then squealed warning him there was an incoming wolf making him duck out of the way. Seeing this made the pig remember what the survivor taught her. Mandu proceeded to squeal two times making Dave jump avoiding the wolf again and squealed again making the bug duck.

Nearby Kipo saw a wolf approaching Benson who was completely lost in the dark trying to use hands to feel. " Benson! How's that blood sugar!? Because theirs a wolf coming right at ya with two juicy apples! " With a battle cry the teen grabbed the incoming wolf slamming it into the ground and threw it aside before punching another all while screaming away.

And so just like that after landing a few more blows the wolves were all knocked out. This signaled their victory.

" Looks like that was the last of them... " Chris noted as he knocked out a single wolf who was still conscious.

" Yeah! We beat them! " Kipo cheered not noticing Mandu looked up to her owner and saw that her eyes were now vertical slits. Then all the sudden in a flash just as the clouds were no longer covering the moon they just turned back to normal. The pig was just weirded out by this and was greatly confused. Kipo's attention was brought to Wolf who was now catching her breath.

" Hey, it's alright. Were okay now. Were a pack.

" More like a group of people, who are pretty not good dying together.

Benson meanwhile spat out an arm he was biting on. " Kipo how'd you see those wolves? "

" I've lived underground for so long...So I'm used to the dark. I guess? " She guessed while hiding the fact she could see there body heat.

" Guy's we should get to that telescope before these hairy geeks wake up. " Dave advised.

" It's a dead end. " Kipo spoke up sadly. " They work for Scarlemagne. He's been using it to search for my people. There's only one thing we can do, we have to destroy it. "

" Then we better make it quick. " Chris added.


Wolf is now seen slicing off one of the many vines holding the telescope in place. She along with everyone else were doing what they could to break some too, all while various noises were heard.

Chris had torn off a vine of his own. " You feeling better now Benson? " Chris asked as they were both eating the flays given to them earlier.

" Yeah, a little rare, but I'm into it. " He said and ripped off a chunk. " How's yours? " He asked with a mouthful.

" I'm not complaining in the slightest. " The silver teen replied as he finished it off and helped Kipo tear off a vine. " That help? "

" Thanks. " She noticed Wolf looked like she was thinking and felt a nudge from Chris who motioned his head over to her.

" I'm sorry, I didn't trust you about, the wolves... " Kipo apologized. " You were right. You had another pack before us...Didn't you? And they were wolves.. " She turned to face her. " You were raised by wolves. "

" Yeah, and that's all you need to know about it. " Wolf said. " Trust me. "

" Guys? How are we looking? " Chris questioned.

" This suckers about to come down. " Dave answered and looked to Kipo. " You sure you don't want to use it to take one last look? See if you can spot your people? "

" There's no time... " The burrow girl answered. " I won't put my friends at risk...Not again. "

" Well, we came all this way to use it, so we might as well. And, that's an order from your alpha. " Chris said with a smile.

" Yeah, you heard him. " Dave backed him up making her look to Wolf who nodded her head. Kipo then looked through it and from it's point alone, she could see the whole entire city, but even with the great device helping her she couldn't find any sign of her people at all.

" Kipo, see anything? " Chris questioned.

" No. I don't see anything..." She said sadly and whispered. " I'm sorry dad... " Suddenly the moon shone upon something catching her attention to see something written on a billboard in the distance on a building. It had four numbers on it. " 3.262. " She said outloud just as Benson sat against a vine making it snap which was also the last straw holding the telescope in place. " Whoa! Wait! " It was to late the giant telescope was now toppling down the cliff, taking out Scarlemagne's eye over the city.

" What was it? " Wolf was anxious to hear what they'd found. " What did you see? "

" A message! " Kipo answered. " A message from my dad... "


After managing to get a safe distance away from the wolves the group had set up camp for the night. Now despite Kipo wanting to go to the sign right away, Chris convinced them that they really needed some rest much to Benson and Dave's relief.

Currently right now we see Chris perched on a small spot on the roof of an old Starbucks which was where they're camp was located. Originally Wolf wanted to be on watch, but the silver teen persuaded her she needed a good nights sleep considering how much she had to go through the night itself.

To be extra safe, Chris had a small cover that kept him hidden, all he had to do was keep an eye out for trouble.

While he was on watch, Chris had a lot rolling through his mind. So to help with his thoughts he was writing in a small journal while speaking out loud, but to loud as he considered it.

": I still can't believe me and my family didn't realize sooner that Scarlemagne had eyes watching over the city. Who would've guessed that the Newton Wolves played a role for some of other surface humans disappearances. But then again, with the way Jamack said how he feeds on fear, the only reason they did it was in fear of losing their own lives.

Over the years I've heard how Scarlemagne's reputation proceeds him, but never realized just how much influence he had on the other Mutes in general.

But what Jamack spoke of how all the mutes on the surface were at each others neck was entirely true. There were once many different groups, who waged turf wars left and right. Once he came along, Scarlemagne declared himself the new head honcho, while some followed his new laws, others didn't. The ones who didn't follow, were either driven out, or killed, I never did figure out what happened to them.

Now more then ever, we have to find Kipo's people before he does. Somehow, we've been very lucky so far, I only hope that it doesn't run out before it's to late. On the positive side though, we found our first clue, and just like Kipo, were very anxious to figure out what it means, if she can figure it out. "

" But on the on other hand.. " He said speaking out the last lines he wrote. " I have a feeling after the stunt we just pulled...Won't go unnoticed...especially by him. " As Chris said this the night suddenly became dark and his silver eyes had turned into vertical slits very similar to that of Kipo's.


To be continued

As you noticed, I didn't do the song for the Newton Wolves, cause quite frankly those guys are annoying, ignorant and they kind of piss me off. Don't really know why, just do.


Now replying back to reviewers

Boggie445

Nah, I liked it. And there's a reason for it since season 2 comes out next month, so I want to be caught up.

Gabeherndon308

Again, it was Camille, Cotton's friend, but I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

MaluDiasdi

Well...I'm glad to see that your enjoying the story so far.

ROCuevas

How'd you like it?


While I'm at it, lately I've been thinking of doing a crossover fic between Fairy Tail and Black Clover focusing on Oc Dragon Slayers, called Clovers and Dragons, what do you think of that idea? "