Chapter 6:

Blue and Kiba were resting in the back of the den when they heard voices approaching. Both wolves stayed where they were and waited to see who was heading their way. Soon they noticed two wolves coming up to the entrance to the den, and smiled happily at who they were. Kiba stood up and hurried towards the two wolves. Blue also stood and trotted up to the wolves.

"We are so glad you two came back, we were so worried about you guys."

Blue said as she looked Knight and Toboe over. Kiba nodded in agreement while he nuzzled Toboe's neck. The brown pup kept his eyes down but accepted the comfort. He knew he did something wrong, but he couldn't help himself, he needed to get out of the den. Kiba noticed the way Toboe was acting and nudged him to look at the pup. Toboe finally looked with fear in his eyes. The white wolf was surprised at the look, but he smiled kindly to the pup.

"It's alright Toboe you did nothing wrong, I just wished that you told us where you two went."

"Yes Knight you knew better then to leave the territory without permission."

The black wolf hung his head and whimpered softly at what he did. Toboe turned his eyes to his friend and cleared his throat. He wanted to say something before Knight was blamed for something he did.

"No Blue it was my fault."

Knight's eyes shot up to the brown wolf. Did he hear him right, he was standing up for him? Why would he do that, he had no reason to do anything. The black wolf was so shocked and confused that he missed what else Toboe said.

"I was the one that left the den; Knight just followed me because he was told by Kiba to keep an eye on me. So I asked him to show me around the territory, which he did and he also taught me some things about hunting. I enjoyed his tour of the grounds; I thought he was very helpful around the area."

He turned his eyes to the black wolf next to him, smiled kindly at him, and bowed his head in thanks for everything he did for him. Knight slowly did the same thing as he stared at the brown wolf.

"You're w-welcome Toboe."

Toboe smiled back at his friend, while Kiba and Blue stared at the two wolves in front of them. They then turned their eyes to each other, sighed, and smiled at each other as they sensed what was happening or happened between their young pack members. Blue then cleared her throat and spoke firmly.

"Well seeing that Knight here has taken good care of you Toboe I see no point in punishing him. But he still needs to apologize for leaving to me and to Hige."

Both wolves froze at the sound of the alpha's name. Knight lowered his head and agreed to his task. So he began with Blue, then he would face Hige when he saw him. The black wolf raised his head, looked at his omega in the eyes and took a deep breath.

"I sincerely apologize for my actions Miss Blue; I didn't mean any disrespect to you Mr. Kiba, Hige, or the pack. I hope you can both forgive my foolishness."

Blue and Kiba shared at look while Toboe watched in fascination at the way Knight dealt with such pressure. He couldn't believe how calm he looked and how steady his breathing was. To him the black wolf seemed like he would be a great teacher for a mix breed like him. He would have no trouble listening to him or hate when those deep blue beautiful eyes looked at him.

"Wait what did I just think? Deep, beautiful eyes? Where did that thought come from? I don't think of Knight that way. We are just friends that's all and he is going to be my teacher. That is if I can convince Kiba and the others about the idea."

Toboe thought to himself as he continued to watch the other wolves in front of him. Not noticing when Kiba nudged him with his nose to get his attention. The brown wolf jumped at the touch and locked eyes with his pack mate. Kiba chuckled softly as he watched the reaction he got, while Toboe took deep breaths to calm his nerves.

"Kiba you scared me, what's up?"

"Blue told me that we can spend the night here. So I am going to head to bed, you can join me when you have said your goodnights to everyone alright."

Kiba said as he winked at the pup. Toboe was confused with the wink he received but he shook it off and decided to say goodnight to his friends. He noticed that Blue was leaving, while Knight was coming up behind her to follow her out. The young wolf quickly trotted up to the omega, and walked next to her as she and Knight were heading out.

"Um...Blue thank you for not being too hard on Knight I really hope I didn't anger you too much."

The blue-tinted wolf shook her head and smiled at the pup. Toboe smiled back and continued what he wanted to say.

"That's good, and I also wanted to thank you for letting us stay here for the night. Oh and sleep well."

Toboe then turned and started trotting back to where Kiba was. Blue watched the brown wolf and couldn't help the smile that came to her lips. She would never get tired of that pup as long as she lived. She then continued on her way out but turned her eyes to the black wolf behind her, saw the look in his eyes, and stopped to face him.

"Knight."

The black wolf stopped and looked into Blue's eyes, waiting for her to speak.

"Yes mam?"

"I know you want to say something to Toboe so why don't you."

"But mam I have to go and-

Blue cut him off as she shook her head.

"No I'll deal with Hige for now, you can apologize properly tomorrow morning. Now go and talk with him before he goes to sleep."

Knight wagged his tail in happiness, bowed his head, and took off after the retreating form of the pup. Toboe was about to take his place near the back of the den when a soft call stopped him.

"Toboe."

The brown wolf turned his head to find Knight standing at the entrance to the den. He smiled happily at the wolf and trotted up to him. The black wolf smiled back at the pup when he was close enough to hear him. He then took a deep breath and spoke softly, so to not wake Kiba.

"I want to talk to you...if you don't mind."

"Sure what do you want to talk about?"

Knight stared at the pup's eyes that were full of wonder at what Knight wanted to say. The young wolf gulped and cleared his throat.

"I...uh...wanted to ask you if uh...you wouldn't mind...

Knight trailed off as he tried to think of the right words to say, all the while trying his hardest not to blush. Toboe watched the male closely as he waited for him to continue his sentence.

"If I wouldn't mind what?"

"If you-

But whatever Knight was going to say was cut off by a deep voice from behind the young wolves. In which hearing this voice made both of them a little nervous, and slowly had their heads turned toward the figure standing behind them.

"If you wouldn't mind leaving right now before I make you leave."

Tsume said as he approached the wolves with a dark glare aimed at both of them. Knight backed away slowly as he was being stared down by the alpha of his friends pack. Toboe was about to say something, but one deep growl from his alpha had him silent in a second. He then turned his angry eyes back to the wolf that was still backing up.

"Now I want you out of here before I rip your throat out. Am I clear on that?"

Knight nodded his head, tucked his tale under his legs and left the den in seconds. Tsume watched as the wolf ran out, smirked, and turned to face his pack mate. Toboe was a little upset by the way Tsume ran Knight out of the den, but he kept it hidden when he met his alpha's eyes again.

"As for you runt I don't want you going near that trouble making wolf anymore understood?"

Toboe flattened his ears against his head, put his tail down and looked at the floor. Tsume on the other hand was not happy with the response he got, so he took a step closer and said it one more time.

"I said do you UNDERSTAND!"

Tsume yelled as he watched the pup flinch and fall to the floor on his stomach. He began to whimper softly as he slowly nodded his head. The young wolf knew better then to argue with Tsume when he was this angry.

"Y-Yes T-Tsume I un-understand completely."

"Good now get some sleep. We leave at first light."

Tsume glared once more at the pup, then walked passed him and headed to where Kiba was. When Toboe was sure Tsume was gone, he softly released whimpers as tears fell from his eyes. He couldn't believe how Tsume acted when he came back, what made him snap so badly? He was fine when they walked back to the den together, and when he told Toboe and Knight to head up fist. What really made him so angry? All these questions were running around in the brown wolf's head, but he still couldn't find a reason. Maybe in the morning he would...maybe. With that last thought he rested his head on his paws, looked out at the night sky, and let sleep overcome him.

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The next morning Kiba was awakened by a soft tap on the shoulder by a cold nose. The white wolf opened his eyes, to find two dark eyes staring back at him. He smiled lovingly at those eyes and raised his muzzle to lick the gray wolf's cheek. Tsume chuckled at the morning kiss he received from his mate. He then placed his muzzle against Kiba's shoulder and softly pushed him. Kiba a little confused at the touch, stared at his mate. The gray wolf sighed as he got no movement from the white wolf.

"Kiba we are leaving now come on. I still need to wake the runt up."

Kiba slowly stood up at the sound of Tsume's voice. He didn't like the way it sounded at all. He then nodded his head, stretched, and followed his mate to where Toboe was sleeping. As the pair approached the pup, Kiba noticed the dry tear trails on the young wolf's cheeks. What happened last night that would cause such sorrow? But he didn't have any time to think about it when Tsume tried to wake the pup up.

"Come on runt time to get up I told you we were leaving at first light now move."

Tsume said sternly as he waited for the brown wolf to get up. With no response after a few minutes, Tsume wanted to try again but a nuzzling caress from Kiba made him stop. The gray wolf turned his eyes to his mate to find clam eyes staring back at him.

"Tsume love, why don't you head out while I get Toboe up okay?"

Tsume looked at Kiba, then to the silent pup that still didn't wake up. He took a deep breath and sighed. The gray wolf shook his head, growled under his breath, and headed out of the den. When Kiba looked to make sure Tsume was outside, he leaned down and softly nudged Toboe to get up. The young wolf opened his bloodshot eyes to find a worried face looking at him. He turned his face away from the white wolf as he stood up and shook all the sleep out of his system. Toboe said nothing as he silently walked passed Kiba and out of the den. Leaving a deeply worried and sad white wolf behind. What in the world happened last night? Why were Tsume and Toboe acting so strange? Well whatever it was he was going to find out. With determination burning in his eyes he decided to find out what happened in the last twenty-four hours.

Chapter 6 done. I hope you all liked it, I can't wait to read all the wonderful reviews that I will receive from you all. See you guys again next chapter.