Wolf Child Of The Justice League Chapter 1

Over time the loss of Harmony's family began to wane and she settled into her life amongst the pack of wolves she had adopted as her new family. Or they adopted her as one of her own depending on how people looked at it from their point of view.

Since Harmony had become part of the wolf pack she had been treated like family. She hunted, patrolled the territory, tending to the young, etc. Basically everything a wolf would do. She'd become so familiar with the entire family structure by instinct and observing them that she needn't have feared anything. The only hardships she eventually expected to face with them really is when the fall and winter seasons came, bringing freezing temperatures and scarce food. Back home at her families house Harmony would've had a warm bed and food whenever she wished for it. Now she'd have to live hand to mouth the entire duration she lived in the forests.

Other than that things were relatively good.

All except for a few small hiccups here and there. Like the fact that Harmony acknowledged that she can't age the same as regular normal wolves did all because of her being half human. It did hurt a bit as she watched the current pups of the pack that were born a couple of months before her acceptance here advance so much faster than her. Going by years Harmony technically has long since reached full wolf maturity, but her mind was altogether still a child's. That's why at the times where she did shift back into her human form Harmony had the appearance and physic of a child. Those occasions were one in a few.

In order to do her best to avoid painful memories Harmony tried very hard not to think of her past. Unfortunately there are times, literally everything she did, that didn't bring it up.

Harmony's father and little brother was, also, half wolf like her. So they shared many adventures together and with her brother lessons on how to be a wolf from their father. Those were some of the happiest times of her life. Each time they came home Mama was always there at the door waiting for them with a loving smile and a gentle embrace. Harmony could never get enough of the warmth she felt in their humble home. They didn't come from much, but it's not like they'd needed anything beyond that to begin with.

Harmony guessed that this is one of the major advantages that granted her to adapt living in the wild so easily. Excluding the absence of her old human family not much had actually changed.

At times like this Harmony liked doing a few things that took her mind off of them quickly. One of them is singing. In fact Harmony often joined the pack whenever they had a unified howl that displayed the bond between them all.

But there were times when Harmony wished to sing in her human form. Even this brought up memories of her past. For instance when her mother was either cooking dinner or washing dishes Harmony would try to help every once in a while. Harmony and her mother would sing to pass the time and perhaps make it fun instead of an every day chore that other children would see as a pain in the butt. Those were times that Harmony would cherish close to the chest for life.

So like tonight Harmony went off by herself to a spot where the pack would grant her privacy along with being close enough where they could provide aid should she need it.

After that Harmony shifted partially back into her human form. She stopped the transformation halfway so she had a humanoid shape, but still had mostly wolf characteristics. It's cold tonight so Harmony wanted to keep her fur as a defense against the late night chill in the air.

The fact that Harmony didn't wear clothes anymore wouldn't help with that.

Harmony tilted her head up to gaze at the moon. Allowing a tender warmth and tranquility to fill her soul Harmony allowed the heart song that usually came to be to break free.

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Across the gently rolling hills

Beyond high mountain peaks

Along the shores of distant seas

There's something my heart seeks

But there's no peace in wandering

The road's not made for rest

And footsore fools will never know

What home might suit them best

But, oh, the things that I have seen

The secret paths I've trod

The hidden corners of the world

Known to none but me and the Spirits

Yes, the world was meant for knowing

And feet were meant to roam

But one who's always going

Will never find a home

Oh, where's the thread that binds me

The voice that calls me back

Where's the love that finds me

And what's the root I lack

My heart seeks the hearth

My feet seek the road

A soul so divided

Is a terrible load

My heart longs to rest

My feet yearn to roam

Shall I wander the world

Or stay safe at home…

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As the notes of the melody faded from existence into the wind Harmony instinctually changed fully back into her wolf form. In the stage she was in at present Harmony's growing human hair remained visible.

As Harmony was getting ready to head back to the den she stopped having caught a familiar sent in the air from downwind.

The Alpha Male had separated from the pack and wandered off. The Alpha Male didn't do that a lot this time of night so Harmony grew curious. She then chose to follow his scent to find out what he is up to. As Harmony got closer and the sent got stronger she picked up something else.

The Alpha Male wasn't alone. There was another being there with him one Harmony failed to identify.

Harmony's persistence paid off.

Harmony located the Alpha Male in a small clearing in the woods. As she got closer Harmony froze before she could be spotted for he did have company.

There sitting on a rock talking to the Alpha Male was a being that Harmony had never seen before.

From movies she used to watch with her family he reminded her of those science fiction movies. Harmony was surprised to see that she could hear him talking, but he wasn't using words.

No, he was speaking to the Alpha Wolf with his mind. Harmony judged that somehow she could hear him too. Greatly intrigued by this brand new discovery Harmony still exhibited extreme caution keeping her head down.

"The hatred shouldn't have surprised me, but the selfishness, the sheer volume of it, the cheep attempts to disguise it. What do you know? A fresh rabbit every now and again and you're happy," said the stranger, speaking telepathically to the Alpha Male of the pack.

The Alpha Male sat there listening to the stranger speak lending an ear with his heat tilted to the side.

"At least you're honest. What am I fighting for? Who am I fighting for," contemplated the stranger, sounding so confused and lost.

Harmony knew the feeling all too well.

Harmony suddenly felt very sad listening to him. Without even realizing it Harmony had taken a step forward stepping on a stick in the process as she slowly had been inching nearer.

The snap of the twig seemed to draw J'oon out of the revere he'd found himself in. Turning towards the noise J'oon scanned over the area with his mind and eyes until he found what had been creeping up on him and his companion.

Harmony cowered against the dirt, but it was too late. He'd seen her.

So had the Alpha Male. He barked, summoning her forward.

Sheepish, her posture submissive, Harmony obeyed. She immediately rubbed the bridge of her head on his neck fur whining in submission.

"A member of your pack," said the stranger.

The Alpha Male licked a spot between her ears in reply.

As the Alpha Male did this Harmony's brown eyes locked with the orange ones belonging to the stranger. Harmony didn't know why, but she felt a connection was somehow made.

As she had with the pack, well…Harmony felt safe with this stranger.

This feeling didn't last for long.

Out of the blue the Alpha Male's head snapped to the left with his ears perked up alerting them that something was coming.

Beams of flashlights were getting closer. This signaled that humans were near. Harmony could even hear them calling out for someone called Jennifer.

Harmony and the Alpha Male needed to leave now for home before they were seen. Harmony automatically changed into her full wolf form.

She didn't wish to leave a hint to anyone that she wasn't normal. The risks were too great for that. Bad people might come to take her away. Harmony didn't want that to happen.

The Alpha Male turned tail to disappear into the night for home with Harmony at his heels.

As she was running with the rest of the pack Harmony couldn't resist looking back at the stranger only to find that he was already gone having flew when the humans bypassed the same time as the pack did.

Just who and what was he?

Authors Note:

All right you guys the winning selections have been made. The little girls name shall be called Harmony and her starting age will be seven. That way when the story reaches its end she'll be thirteen years old.

The fan who suggested those two options claim your prize. Ask your question, but choose wisely. Remember you only get one until the next contest.

Also, the anniversary for the terrible tragedy of day of 9/11 year's ago just occurred a couple of months ago. .

I was a very young child when that happened. All I can remember that day was my mother picking me and my little sister up from grade school. At home my sister and I learned what happened in New York City. My father came home soon after fearful that we were all going to be attacked. That was one of the scariest days of my life. I know for a fact I'll never forget it. I doubt anyone will.

For those reading this right now I know we can't all be together, but I ask that you share a moment of silence and prayer, no matter your religion, out of respect for the people who died that day and those alive who are still suffering from being there that day. And those of you who may be either going to a restaurant or a bar please raise a glass in a toast for those survivors and fallen.