"I'm starving. When are we gonna go hunt?" King asks as the group is walking.

"I have to agree. Alexis it's been two days since we last had something to eat. I know the herd was our fathers territory but can't we look for new food now? We'll also need a den site too." Vixen says.

"Well... oh alright. I'd rather us be farther away but I guess this will work. Fang you wanna do the honors?" Alexis asks as she looks at Fang.

"Of course!" Fang says as he begins sniffing around.

"You're really letting that pup lead for us to a herd?" Shadow asks as he looks at Alexis.

"Yeah. Why not?" Alexis asks.

"Just curious. He's just a pup." Shadow says.

"He's not useless Shadow." Alexis says as she glares at Shadow.

"I didn't say that. I was just curious." Shadow says.

"Yeah well you got your answer. He's more capable than you know." Alexis says annoyedly.

"Alexis I got a scent!" Fang says happily as he howls.

"Great work Fang. Lead us to them." Alexis says.

*Timeskip*

"Wow. Kid definitely has some skill." Shadow says as the group is watching a caribou herd from a hill side.

"I don't recognize this area. And I don't smell any wolves scent either." Vixen says as she sniffs around.

"Maybe this could be our new territory. It has a good herd from the looks of it." Ivy says happily.

"We'll see Ivy. Right now let's worry about-" Alexis then gets cut off by Fang.

"I wouldn't be so sure." Fang says as he comes walking over.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Alexis asks curiously.

"Look." Fang says as he gestures toward the herd.

"Earth wolves." Alexis says as the group sees two strange earth wolves stalking the herd.

"They don't look like regular earth wolves. Think they're part dog?" King asks.

"And dogs mean humans." Eclipsa says.

"Now settle down you two. Why would two dogs be clear out here? And besides they wouldn't be hunting either." Alexis says.

"Good point. They don't know what they're doing well do they?" Rain asks curiously as she watches the two wolves struggling to get closer to the herd.

"They're gonna start a stampede hunting like that." King says.

"We gotta stop them. They'll get killed." Alexis says.

"Why should we care? They're still dogs." Shadow says.

"And they're still wolves. This is my pack and leadership Shadow so it's my call. If the rest of you don't want to help that's fine but I'm gonna help them." Alexis says annoyedly.

"You might be a little late for that. Look!" Vixen says as the groups sees the herd beginning to stampede forcing the two wolves to run.

"Shit! Not good." Alexis says in alarm.

"Where are you going?" Shadow asks worriedly as he sees Alexis beginning to leave.

"Down to help. Hey!" Alexis shouts as she runs down over to one of the wolves.

"A wolf?" The male wolf asks as he sees Alexis.

"Get to the sides! Quick!" Alexis shouts as she runs next to the male wolf.

"But my sister!" The male wolf says.

"I'll get her! You go!" Alexis says.

"Thank you!" The male wolf says as Alexis runs ahead.

"Hey!" Alexis shouts as she sees the female wolf.

"A wolf? What are you doing here?" The female wolf asks as she sees Alexis.

"Helping you. Come on. We gotta get to that log now!" Alexis shouts as she sees a log before she and the female wolf take cover under it as the herd passes by.

"Rani are you alright?" The male wolf asks as he comes running over after the stampede

"Yeah. I'm fine Chase. Thanks to this wolf." Rani says as she smiles at Alexis kindly.

"You helped us." Chasr says as he looks at Alexis.

"Why? And what's up with your eyes?" Rani asks curiously.

"Get away from our leader!" Shadow shouts as he comes over growling before the others come running over.

"Enough Shadow. They're just strangers who needed help." Alexis says as Shadow looks at her.

"She mentioned your eyes." Shadow says as he growls at Rani and Chase.

"And? They're different. So what?" Alexis asks.

"So what?" Shadow asks annoyedly.

"I don't believe they're a threat Shadow so chill." Alexis says as she snarls slightly at Shadow.

"Fine." Shadow says as he backs off.

"My name is Alexis and these are my pack mates. Why are you here?" Alexis asks curiously as she sits down.

"Oh sorry. Is this your terroritory? My brother and I were just so hungry. We haven't eaten for a few days." Rani says as she pins her ears back.

"Yeah. We don't have a family so we kinda have to fend for ourselves." Chase says.

"What do you mean?" Alexis asks curiously.

"Our mother she was a wolf. And our father was a dog. Neither really taught us about surviving out here." Rani says as she looks down.

"We came to get to know our mothers side of home but we didn't realize it would be this dangerous." Chase says.

"And we can't go home because our old owner wanted to sell us because of being half wolf." Rani says sadly.

"I'm sorry to hear that. It's horrible." Alexis says.

"Yeah. Anyway we'll leave now. I'm sorry we intruded." Chase says.

"No wait. Why don't you come with us? We don't have a territory quite yet and are looking around this one for a den. Why don't you come with us. We can teach you to survive and if you wish you can leave after or you can stay with us." Alexis says kindly.

"You're kidding." Shadow says as Alexis glares at him.

"Really? You'dcautiously." Rani asks instead surprise.

"Why?" Chase asks cautiosly.

"Because we all know strife. And plus it's called being friendly. So what do you say?" Alexis asks curiously as she smiles kindly.

"Yes. Thank you." Rani says happily as she and Chase nod.

*Timeskip*

"Hey ole faithful leader." Shadow says as he finds Alexis later at night by a pond.

"Good evening Shadow. Figured you'd be in our new den." Alexis says as Shadow sits beside her.

"Yeah. I just came over to check on you. But are you sure allowing those dogs into our pack is a good idea?" Shadow asks.

"Yes Shadow. Why?" Alexis asks.

"I just never seen someone show so much kindness like this. It's strange. It's also amazing at the same time." Shadow says as Alexis chuckles.

"Well that's what my mom taught me to do. My birth mom. Not Sandy." Alexis says

"Do you miss her?" Shadow asks as Alexis nods.

"Every day. But to tell you the truth I don't even truly remember what she looks like." Alexis says as she looks down.

"Really?" Shadow asks curiously.

"Yeah. All I remember is she always smelled of vanilla and she always had this voice that made me feel safe. But now when I try to remember I can only picture Fang and Sandy. They've been my family since I lost my birth pack." Alexis says as Shadow looks at her sympathetically.

"I'm sorry. If you want the truth my pack life wasn't so hot and I'd rather forget it." Shadow says as Alexis nods.

"I understand that. Who's there?" Alexis asks as she and Shadow hear noise nearby.

"Show yourself!" Shadow shouts as he and Alexis get up growling.

"Alexis dear?" A voice asks revealing to be a black female wolf.

"Who are you and how do you know my name?" Alexis asks as she and Shadow growl.

"I know who you are because I'm your aunt Meteora." The wolf says as Alexis and Shadow look at her in shock.