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"Talking"

$Wolf speak$

:Thoughts:

Harrison's POV

Wolves of all sizes and colors stood around the camp. Most were older than even Malcolm. They had survived the destruction of the clan and went into hiding.

A few were Harrison's age. Young and inexperienced just out of their journey. Not a single one was younger than that. He had to wonder how many mates had been lost to create such an imbalance.

A large brown wolf with a blind right eye snarled, $You there pup! What are we doing here? Where is the clan heir?$

Instantly his and Malcolm's hackles raised. To call him a pup in such a way was an insult to the clan. It should be obvious who the heir was. Black fur and piercing green eyes telltale signs of Okami clan blood.

Harrison snapped his magic flaring out with his anger causing many of the wolves to step back in fear, $I am Harrison Riddle second son of the Dark Lord. Heir to the Okami Clan you will heed my words and not challenge me!$

Young and old alike bowed their heads in submission. There was no doubting his power. His magic was oppressive on those who wished him ill.

Hard-won control over his magic was what kept him under his father's radar. If his father knew his true strength he wouldn't have been so underestimated all those weeks ago.

The wolf who had spoken looked behind him. It was obvious that he had lost any support at taking control of the situation. Though it did not appear he was done trying to fight. It would have been smarter if he had backed down. Pride would be his downfall.

The wolf snarled, $You?! The Clan Heir?! Don't make me laugh runt. You don't even look old enough to have started your journey. Move aside runt before I force you to.$

Magic swirled angrily around them and the spectators formed a circle. They waited to see how he would respond to the challenge. If he backed down then he forfeited his right as heir. If he stood his ground and lost the fight he lost his right as heir. There was only one option here. Stand his ground and win the challenge.

Harrison moved forward into the circle of wolves. His head was held he and his fangs were bared in aggression.

The challenged and challenger circled each other for a moment. Then the brown wolf lunged aiming for the smaller black wolf's neck. Harrison danced swiftly away.

Unlike others he was used to fighting in his wolf form. He fought with Toboe and Hige constantly back home. Tsume encouraged it so that they could hone their skills. It was almost as if he knew they would face off against other wolves at some point.

The wolf continued to lunge and try for the neck. Harrison expertly kept away watching for an opening.

When he saw faulty balance he threw himself into the other's chest knocking the brown wolf off balance. The brown wolf went down and instantly Harrison was on him. Clamping his jaws around the larger's throat. His weight place on a single on the other's ribs kept him from trying to leverage himself back up.

The wolf would either yield or Harrison would tear his throat open. There was no third option in this scenario. After a moment of silence the brown wolf tilted his head the best he could and lowered his eyes in submission.

Slowly the younger wolf relinquished his hold on the other's neck. He wanted to be sure there would be no foul play. Not all wolves were honorable after all.

The brown wolf slinked away into the crowd as soon as he was free. Harrison snarled, $Is there anyone else who wishes to deny my claim? Anyone else who wants to deny my birthright? If so step forward now and I will take you on. It is my right to lead the clan. If you cannot accept this leave or challenge me now!$

No one left or stepped forward to challenge him. He had proven his strength beyond a doubt to them. While he was young he was strong and unwilling to back down.

Grindelwald suddenly appeared at his shoulder and announced, $You have proof before all of you. Black fur green eyes. The sign of the true Okami Clan Heir. He was chosen by the Moon herself and Magic to lead us. It is our time to find the way to Paradise. The Gates will open for us and us alone. Will you follow him or will you be packless? Tonight you will mull this over. Tomorrow everyone must know what their choice is.$

Harrison continued, $None of you know me. I didnt grow up in an Okami Clan pack. I grew up in a pack of my own making. They are currently following their own spirit guide. You may ask why we should leave the land that is ours. Why leave behind this world. The answer should be obvious. If you have been paying attention to the way our world feels you will notice the subtle changes. Our world is dying this is the last chance for wolves to open the Gates of Paradise. Soon there will be no one left. There will be nothing to eat. We must take this opportunity while we can.$

A younger wolf questioned, $How do we know what you say is true? You could be leading us to our deaths for all we know.$

$Moon and magic would never allow that to happen. If you followed your studies like a good wolf. You would know that. I will not make the decision for you. Should you choose not to follow us across the water in the morning that is your choice. But either way I will be leading this group across the water. We will find Paradise. I just hoped that the Clan my family had built would be by side when we did.$

Another voice growled, $One of them is human. We should kill him before he kills us.$

Harrison snarled his magic flaring again, $No one is to attack and or harm the human. He is under my protection. Anyone who does not obey this order shall die. I will not hesitate to kill anyone who touches him. Do I make myself clear?$

$Yes, alpha.$