Thank you so much for your review any suggestions you have are appreciated. Plus I am in need of some ideas. I was a little disappointed with only two reviews but don't get me wrong thank you for reviewing. If you could pleas keep telling me what you think. Then I noticed how many Kouga and Ayame stories that are out there. So this one must seem like all the rest. I'll try to take a different approach on my story.
Saying good byeThe morning sun warmed Ayame's back as she stood knee deep in the stream full of fish. Her hands flexed back and forth slowly in the water as she grabbed the slippery fish.
"Ha got another." Ayame cried in triumph throwing the fish on the bank. "How are you doing Jass?"
Turning around her eyes landed on Jass. At the wolf's paws was a dozen fish. Ayame turned to her five on the bank.
"Ok I give up. I am not good at this any way. Lets head back." Ayame said throwing her hands up in defeat.
If a wolf could smile Ayame was sure Jass would be right now. Taking a stick Ayame strung the fish on it. The two walked slowly back to the den.
Ginta was on guard duty when he spotted Ayame and Jass coming. Quickly he wiped the tears from his eyes.
"Morning Ginta." Ayame said cheerfully as she walked in. "What's wrong?"
"Ayame your needed at the den." Ginta said his eyes studied the ground below.
"Why?" Ayame asked softly. Listening she could here soft howling and wining from the dens. "No." Ayame cried as she dropped the fish and ran to her grandfather's den.
Hakaku and Mist came from her Grandfathers den. "What is it? What's wrong? He's strong he battled those monsters yesterday." Ayame protested.
"Ayame it took a lot out of him. He asks for you." Mist said softly her two black wolves sat down their heads bowed in sorrow. Mist reached out to touch Ayames arm.
"No don't touch me. I need … I" Ayame with a loss for words walked into the den.
As her eyes adjusted to the dark she saw the figure of her grandfather. Falling to her knees she felt the gravel and straw dig into her knees. Ignoring the pain she picked up his paw and stroking it lightly with her fingers she began to cry silently.
"Grandfather I'm here now. I'll get one of our healers that knows what their doing. You'll be better in no time… don't… worry… I have every thing under control." Ayame said biting her lip to keep from sobbing out loud.
"Ayame my time has come to an end. Yours is just beginning … you've showed your strength and its time for you to act on it." He lapsed into silence.
"I can't do it alone. I mean if I made a mistake you were always there." Ayame wined. A tear ran down her check and landed on her grandfather's fur.
"Ayame a leader never cries… I have one request for you… I made a promise to Kouga that he would have you as his women…"
"I know grandfather and he said no I have accepted that." Ayame said sadly.
"No… the promise is still there until he takes another women… until he does that you must wait before you can chose for your self… he will be back Ayame… I'm proud of you… know that… know that you will be a strong leader among The White Wolfs." With that the eldest wolfs spirit left him.
A horrible silence followed. This can't be happening to me. No he was fine I know he was. I can't do this. I can't take over both tribes and lead them. I have to get Kouga. Then order will be restored and…What am I thinking I tried to get him last time and he refused. Feeling nothing but despair she wept into her hands. Soft paw sounds came from the entrance. Ayame looked up to see Jass.
"Go away." Ayame said sadly.
Stop this Ayame. You know his time has come. He was holding on to life for you until he knew you could become the Alpha wolf.
"No I don't want to do this." Ayame sniffed.
Stop wining like a pup and get your tail out there. Show the tribe that there is still hope, that you are the future. Lead them in mourning and then take your stand as their leader.
"I can't do this." Ayame cried.
Jass ran up to Ayame and grabbed her ankle biting down hard and tugging. Ok fine. I'll get Kouga and he can take over both tribes.
Snapping out of it Ayame sat up. "No that is the last thing I want." She said as she felt the anger and hatred for Kouga build up inside her. Glancing at Jass she smiled "Ok I am ready."
That's my girl. Jass yipped.
Walking out into the sun Ayame looked up letting the sun warm her face and give her courage and strength to take her stand. She looked over the wolves many were crying others just stared straight ahead in shock, and still others smiled at her as if they already knew she would do just fine.
"The eldest wolf has passed on to the other life. It is with a heavy heart that I tell you this. This is the worst loss we of The White Wolves have had. I also know that The Black Wolves have suffered a similar loss when their leader left them. However to me and probably some of you this feels like the end. But it is not. No instead it is the beginning I am now ready to take my stand as Alpha wolf not only over The White Wolves but also The Black Wolves. I ask that you accept me as your new leader."
Ayame spoke loud and clearly to the crowd.
One by one wolves and wolf demons stepped forward.
"I Ginta of The Black Wolves gladly take you as my leader."
"Mist of The Black Wolves Gladly take you as my leader."
"Kiro… of The White Wolves take you as my leader."
Hearing Kiro's voice Ayame looked at him and smiled knowing how much pain he was in.
Jass and many of the other wolves sat back on their haunches and howled their agreement to the sky.
"Thank you for taking me as your new leader." Ayame said tears running down her face.
"That's funny I don't recall voting you in as a leader for my pack!" a voice called out from the crowd.
Ayame looked down trying to see who was speaking. That voice sounds like.
The wolves stepped back to show Kouga standing there. His hands where across his chest and he was glaring at Ayame.
Stay calm Ayame. Don't let him see you're scared. You are the rightful leader of this tribe. Jass said by her side.
"Kouga so glad you could make it. Did you decide to finally come back to help your tribe?" Ayame taunted him with a sneer.
"Why no I did not Ayame. Or should I bow first before I speak to such a leader. No I could smell the death of your grandfather and I have come to train you. I step in leader for my tribe must be picked by me and trained by me. Hey the training might come in handy for your new position over The White Wolves." Kouga said.
Ayame looked at him and could see mischief in his eyes.
It is true Ayame a leader is to be trained. I just thought I would do it myself. But Kouga is a much better choice. Don't stand there gawking answer him show him your ready for the task.
"I was born a leader and I am glad to give you the privilege of training me as such. We start tomorrow." Ayame ordered.
"At dawn then." Kouga answered back before he turned around and walked away.
"At dawn it is." Ayame agreed as she went into the den to begin the burial of her grandfather.
