Welcome back to the 8th installment of WolfDog. I hope everyone has enjoyed it so far, and continue to enjoy it as I continue to write it. So here is the 8th chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter 8:

Toboe took a slow step back out of the cave, as the silver wolf known as Zeal walked toward him. The young wolf had no idea how to deal with this type of situation. Should he just keep backing away? Should he keep quiet? He couldn't figure out what to do, but he decided to try speaking again.

"Um Z-Zeal I know I shouldn't be here, but if you like I can just leave and never come in this area again."

Toboe said as he chanced a glance at the tall wolf. Zeal just chuckled as he continued to push the brown wolf out and away from the cave. Did he really think he could leave unharmed? Man...he was really dense when it came to wolf rules. When both wolves were in the center of the valley, Zeal stopped and watched Toboe come to a stop also.

"You want to leave huh?"

Toboe nodded as he raised his head to the male in front of him. He was happy that the silver wolf heard him, so then maybe he could finally leave and meet back up with his pack members. But with one look in Zeal's eyes, Toboe saw that he wouldn't be able to leave anytime soon. The brown wolf gulped, and looked around him noticing that the pack was creating a circle around the two wolves. At this movement he definitely knew that he had no chance of leaving this place without doing something about it.

"Well I hate to break it to you pup. The only way you will leave this place is as a corpse."

The pack members that gathered around them, shared a laugh at the young wolfs expense. Toboe began to shake with fear as he scanned the circle of wolves. He really wished his friends would show up. But at the same time he really wanted to see Knight once more, before he was killed.

"Well shall we begin?"

Toboe locked eyes with the silver wolf in front of him. He saw the position the wolf made, he knew that position very well, he saw Tsume and Kiba make that stance multiple times. Zeal was crouched down on the ground with his eyes gleaming brightly with a look that meant death. He licked his muzzle as he rotated his hips, and was getting ready to pounce.

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Kiba, Tsume, Blue, and Hige ran as fast as their legs could carry them. They had to make it to the cave before it was too late. Kiba wished he would have gone with Toboe, that way he would have been back with them. Tsume felt fear radiating off his mate as they ran, so he moved closer, never breaking stride, nuzzled Kiba's shoulder, and licked his muzzle. The white wolf kept in step with his mate and whimpered to him his thanks.

Blue and Hige were leading the way. Blue also not breaking stride, quickly glanced back at her friends. Hige noticed where his mate's eyes were, and nudged her in the shoulder to get her attention. Blue turned her eyes to the light brown wolf next to her, nodded, and returned her eyes to the path ahead. They were almost there, god she hoped Toboe could hold out a little more.

"Don't worry Blue we'll get to him before he gets hurt."

Higue said as he saw the worried look cross his mate's face. Blue smiled at her mate, and nodded in agreement. Hige was right, he had to be, but at the same time she hoped Knight caught wind of what was going on, just in case they didn't make it in time.

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Knight swallowed the lump in his throat as he realized the wolf he smelled was Toboe. He needed to get to him and get him out of there, before Zeal hurt him or worse. The black wolf shook the last idea out of his head. He would never let that happen, not to Toboe or to anyone. He also promised Kiba that he would look after the young wolf, which he would do even if it cost him his life.

"Toboe hang on I'm on my way."

Knight said to the silence around him. The black wolf then took off out of his den, and down into the valley, where the sounds of a fight were getting louder. He then added a burst of speed and flew down the hill, at the sound of growls, and yelps. Knight growled as he ran even faster, he would never be able to live with himself if something happened to his friend. That was one thing he would never, ever let go without getting revenge.

"Zeal if you hurt him in any way I will come after you and you won't know what hit you."

Knight said as he continued to run as fast as he could to the place where he heard the noises coming from. With his eyes blazing with anger, and adrenaline pumping through his body, he continued on.

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Zeal pounced at the pup, which moved at the last minute to the side. Toboe panted at the sudden movement, he tried to catch his breath, but he wasn't able to since Zeal whipped around and launched himself at the pup once more. Toboe dropped down to the ground, and rolled out of the way again. The silver stood up and glared at the brown wolf, he hated it when his prey wouldn't stay still. Toboe slowly got to his feet and watched Zeal for his next move, as the silver wolf started to circle him.

"Is that all you can do? Didn't anyone ever teach you how to defend yourself?"

Zeal asked as he chuckled at the clear fear radiating off the pup. He always enjoyed the smell fear had when he was in hunting mode. He smirked at Toboe, licked his lips, and launched himself at the pup. The brown wolf wasn't quite ready for this attack, and ended up planted under the silver wolf on his back. Toboe stared up at the murderous look in Zeal's eyes, and gulped.

"Well looks like its game over for you mutt."

Zeal said as he smirked at his prey. He then raised his head, opened his jaws exposing all those sharp white fangs, which dripped with saliva. Toboe tried to think of something to do, but couldn't think of anything at the moment. As Zeal's muzzle came closer to his throat he shut his eyes waited for the killing blow.

"What are you doing runt? Are you going to give up so soon? Haven't I taught you anything at all?"

Toboe heard Tsume's voice yelling in his head. What was Tsume doing in his head? He thought he was waiting with Kiba for him to return. As he thought about this, another voice came to his mind.

"Toboe you know you can do this. You just need to trust in your instincts and let go. Then you will be able to do anything you put your mind to."

Kiba's voice rang through his ears. The white wolf was right all he needed to do was trust in himself and let his instincts take over. He smiled at his friends' advice, he wouldn't give up, especially not when his friends were behind him.

"That's it Toboe. Now just clear your mind and let your inner wolf out. I know you can do it; you are capable of doing anything. So just become one with the inner wolf that I know is there, and let him guide you."

Knight's voice said as he smiled down at the pup. Toboe saw Knight's face in his mind and was so happy to see him, that he didn't feel the tears falling down his cheeks. The black wolf slowly lowered his head and nuzzled his muzzle against Toboe's neck. The brown wolf whimpered happily, returned the gesture, and finally looked back into those deep blue eyes.

"Alright Knight I will try."

Knight smiled once more and nodded his head. The brown wolf nodded in return, as he started to clear his mind. When he was surrounded by silence he started to think he couldn't find anything, but soon he felt strength he never felt before flowing through him. He never felt so alive till now, he now understood what Tsume, Kiba, and all the others were trying to tell him. He loved this feeling, and he never wanted to lose it.

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Kiba and the others finally arrived at the cave. What greeted them was a huge circle of wolves standing around two other wolves. Kiba found a rock that over looked the valley, and jumped on top of it. As he looked over the group of wolves he saw who was in the center. His golden eyes grew wide as he saw Toboe being pinned down by a silver wolf.

"Tsume! Toboe is pinned underneath the other wolf; he doesn't seem to be moving."

Kiba called down to his mate as his eyes never left the scene in front of him. Tsume ran up on the rock and stood next to his mate. The gray wolf took in the scene that Kiba described to him. He couldn't see Toboe very well, but he saw the pup's bracelet that was on his front paw. Tsume growled and was about to head down to stop the fight but a voice stopped him.

"Wait Tsume you can't go down there."

The gray and white wolf both snapped around, and glared at the light brown wolf. What was he saying? Why wasn't he aloud to go down and help the young wolf? Hige slowly approached the two angry wolves, and spoke clearly.

"I know how hard it is to watch this but, you must let the fight continue."

"WHAT! Toboe could be killed we must stop them."

Kiba yelled as he tried to push his friend out of the way. Hige didn't move one inch, but he didn't push back. Blue came up to her distraught friend, and whispered to him. Tsume continued to watch the fight. He hoped Toboe would pull through this.

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Knight came to the top of the hill that overlooked the whole valley. He saw that his alpha and omega, along with Kiba and Tsume were already at the pack's cave. The black wolf slowly walked down the hill, and approached another rock that was on the opposite side of the circle of wolves. He stayed in the shadows as he looked out at the fight, and noticed that Toboe was pinned down underneath Zeal. Knight's eyes turned a dark blue and tried to hold back a deep growl, but it slowly slipped through either way.

"Come on Toboe you can do it. You can get out of this, I know you can."

Knight whispered to himself as he watched with anticipation for the next move from either wolf. As the air became very heavy with tension, a sudden move from the center of the circle made everyone's eyes lock onto the two wolves.

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Toboe opened his eyes slowly, and stared at teeth that were about to bite down on his throat. But with his new found strength he whipped his head to the side, opened his jaws and closed them around a leg. The silver wolf howled in pain and jumped away from the wolf under him. Toboe stood up and licked the blood from his jaws, and smirked at his attacker. Zeal glared deadly at the young wolf, licked his injured leg, and tried to stand straight.

"That was a cheap shot you mutt."

Zeal said as he started to circle the pup once more. Toboe just smirked at the silver wolf. He stood completely still and closed his eyes; he listened to Zeal's heartbeat, and the sound that his paws made against the ground. When the sudden skip in Zeal's heart sounded through his ears, Toboe snapped his eyes open, and tackled the silver wolf down to the ground. With that sudden hit to the silver wolf's body, both wolves fell and rolled over and over each other.

The air was filled with snarls, yips, and growls, as the two wolves continued to wrestle each other. Soon the sounds stopped, while the dust began to settle, the two wolves were standing staring each other down. Both wolves were covered in cuts and scrapes, with blood coming out of each of them. They were panting heavily as they kept up the staring contest. All the other wolves were completely silent, as they waited for the next move.

"Had enough Zeal?"

Toboe said as he panted heavily, but never breaking eye contact with his attacker. Zeal took a deep breath, tried to speak but a sudden coughing fit stopped his words. The silver wolf glared at the young wolf in front of him after his coughing stopped. Like hell he would give up, so he took a step forward. Toboe got tense waiting for the next attack, but it never came.

As Zeal tried to walk forward his body throbbed with all the pain his body endured, that he clasped. Silence filled the area, as the wolves were shocked at what happened. No one ever beat Zeal in a fight. The brown wolf sighed and finally sat down. He couldn't believe that he won; he never won anything in his life.

"I won, I can't believe it, I actually won."

Toboe said as he stared at the non-moving wolf. He then turned his eyes to the crowd around him. The other wolves were to shocked to say anything as they looked at the wolf. The only sound that was heard was a lone howl coming from the opposite side of the valley. The wolves listened to it for a minute, and then they all joined in.

Soon the whole valley was filled with howls of congratulations for Toboe. The brown wolf was surprised at the sudden noise; he didn't know what to do. As the howls continued Toboe looked around until his eyes found his pack mates. He saw them standing on a rock that was above the clearing he was in, and saw the happy smiles they gave him for a job well done. Then they too joined in on the howling.

"Thanks guys."

Toboe whispered as he listened to the wonderful music that was surrounding him. He closed his eyes and let the sounds of his fellow wolves fill him with their praises. After a few minutes the howling slowly died down, until it stopped completely. The brown wolf opened his eyes and came face to face with his friends. Kiba smiled at him as he nuzzled his muzzle against the pup's neck.

"Oh Toboe I was scared out of my mind. I thought we would lose you."

"Sorry Kiba I didn't mean to scare you. It's just that it all happened to fast, and before I knew it I was fighting."

Kiba nodded his head as he nuzzled the pup once more before finally stepping back. Tsume came up to him and looked him over; he saw that most of his wounds weren't too deep. He then smirked at the pup, nudged his shoulder gently, and stepped back. Toboe smiled at his alpha, knowing that he was proud of him. Blue walked up to him and nuzzled her nose against the pup's neck; she was also proud of him, and happy that he wasn't hurt worse than he was.

Hige came up next as he smiled at the young wolf, nudged his shoulder like Tsume did, and winked at him. Toboe chuckled at his friend but appreciated the gesture. After his friends finished with their congratulations, the young wolf was led over to the nursery wolves, who looked after the pups and treated wounds. Kiba was with him the whole time, making sure the wolves cleaned and covered every wound they could find. The brown wolf just rolled his eyes as his pack mate continued to supervise his treatment.

"Kiba I know your worried about my wounds. But why don't you go and take a break, besides I bet Tsume is getting a migraine from being with Hige as long as he has."

The white wolf shook his head. He didn't want to leave him alone, not again. Toboe saw the fear in his eyes as he watched one of the wolves place a patch of leaves on the pups legs. He sighed and placed his muzzle next to Kiba's neck and pushed gently. Kiba snapped out his thoughts and looked at the pup. When he was greeted with warm brown eyes he smiled at the young wolf.

"Alright Toboe but if you need anything have one of Hige's wolves come get me okay?"

"I will I promise."

Kiba smiled at the pup, licked his nose, and began walking back to where Tsume and his friends were. As the brown wolf watched his pack mate leave, he sighed, and placed his head down on his uninjured paw. He looked out into the valley wondering where a certain black wolf was. He didn't see him after the fight was over, nor did he see him when his friends came to congratulate him. So where in the world could he be?

There finished...with chapter eight. I shall update soon with the next chapter...after I finish writing it of course lol. But until then I hope to see plenty of reviews. See you all next time for chapter nine.