Chapter 3: Something's wrong

Night came and the full moon is shiny brightly they walk up to the edge of the hill. "The night sky is so beautiful." Kate said. "The night sky just makes you more beautiful Kate," "Awww you are just to sweet Humphrey, I love you," "I love you too Kate" Humphrey said as he pressed his silvery side against is mates luscious golden fur. "Are you ready?" Humphrey got out of the cuddle looked at his mate and asked, "Ready". They howled beautifully together until Kate saw something in the tree line. It was a pair of bloodshot eyes. Kate stop howling "What's wrong?" Humphrey asked. "There is something out there and it is closing in fast," Kate whispered "Go and wake everybody up Humphrey I'll go investigate." Humphrey ran back in the den and started to wake everybody up. First he woke up Winston and Eve, then Garth and Lilly, Garth said "What is wrong anyway, why did you wake us all Humphrey?" "Kate saw something and went to ...". Just before Humphrey could finish what he was saying Kate's scream was heard in the distance. Everybody ran out of the den to see what it was. They saw Kate being taken unconscious by 4 wolves and the rest of the wolves started to approach the den. The leader had a scar over his left eye and had grey fur with black streaks. Garth, Winston and Humphrey rushed towards the wolves to try and rescue Kate. The leader and 2 other wolves avoided Garth, Winston and Humphrey and headed towards the den. Eve headed towards the leader but suddenly stopped when she saw his face. She gasped and said, "You..." "It's been a while." then another wolf tackled her from her side. Just then Garth turned around and saw Lilly being taken away and rushed to save her but was stopped by the rest of the wolves. The wolves started to back away slowly and ran away. After Garth, Winston and Humphrey made sure that the area was cleared they rushed to Eve. Eve started to wake up "Are you okay Eve?" Winston asked worriedly " Yeah I am fine. What happened?" Eve asked. "Kate and Lilly were taken by the wolves" Garth said "What about the pups?" Eve asked. Humphrey rushed to Felix's den thinking the worst but the pups were sleeping peacefully. Humphrey sighed. He headed back out the den "Yeah they are fine" "At least they were not taken" Garth said. "Who were those wolves and why did they attack us," "I recognise the leader, he was an old boyfriend before I met Winston" Eve said "His name is Miko." "Miko? Wasn't he the boyfriend you had before you met me?" Winston asked. "Yeah, I left him for you" Eve said "I guess that he wanted revenge against me that must be why they took Kate and Lilly." "We must go rescue them." Humphrey said. " I agree." said Garth. "Before we do that we must get some rest first before we do anything" Winston said. "Sir. The longer we wait the further they get from us." "I know how much you care about Kate, Humphrey, I care for her also, that is why we need to get some rest, we will need our energy if we are to rescue them, we leave the first thing in the morning." "Sir," Garth stepped in. "Humphrey has a point, if we wait we may not make it to them in time." "Kate, is more than capable of taking care of herself." said Winston. "But lilly isn't. Especially not in her condition." "I have spoken. We leave at dawn. Now everyone go to sleep and be prepared to leave early. Garth and Humphrey had to force themselves to lie down but they soon fell asleep.

Humphrey's dream

"Kate, Kate where are you?" "Over here, Humphrey, I'm Over here". Humphrey turns around and saw wolves tearing up her body. As Humphrey runs towards them he can see a big pool of blood, he runs faster, faster and faster but can't reach them. His heart tore apart when he couldn't do anything to save her. The wolves finally leave and Humphrey finally reaches Kate. Her fur was covered in blood and her body was shredded into pieces. Humphrey was all tore up inside, he put his head over Kate and cried. The wolves returned and Humphrey was blind in fury, he shredded every wolf that he could see. After he calmed down he only saw his friends and family bleeding to death. He realised that he killed them and he turned around to see Miko, laughing at him. Miko jumped at him and...

Humphrey woke up. He was sweating. After a while he calmed down and realised that it was only a nightmare. Garth woke up and saw Humphrey sweating all over. "Are you all right, Humphrey?" Garth asked. "Yeah I am all right, it was just a nightmare" "Do you want to tell me about it?" "No thank you Garth, I am okay." "Okay then". Humphrey walked out of the den and walked over to the edge of the hill. He was imagining Kate beside him watching the sunrise. Just then Winston and Eve woke up. "Where is Humphrey?" Winston asked "Humphrey is at the edge of the hill." "Why?" "I think he is thinking about Kate." Garth said. Winston walked up to Humphrey and sat beside him. "Are you okay Humphrey?" "Yeah, I am just worry about Kate." "Don't worry Humphrey, Kate is the best alpha in the pack she can take care of herself" "I know that but I am still worry". Humphrey and Winston returned back to the den after a few minutes. "What are we going to do about the pups?" Eve asked. "Umm... we can ask Felix to look after them. His kids love them anyway." Humphrey said. Humphrey agreed to look after the pups. "I think now is the best time we take off" Winston said.

But just about when they were about to leave the den. Hutch entered the den. "What are you doing here Hutch?" Winston asked. "There is an emergency back in Jasper, we need you and Eve to return" Hutch said. Winston, Eve and Hutch left the den and were discussing about what happen in Jasper. Winston entered the den and said "Eve and I must leave for Jasper, that means you two must bring back Kate and Lilly, we will return as soon as we can" Eve entered the den "If you two don't bring them back I will rip your eyes and shoved them down your throats and tear your carcasses open" Garth and Humphrey stood there frozen in fear. "Anyways, you guys just bring them both back safely" Winston said "The way to the Miko's pack's territory is north of here about 3 days walk." Eve said. Eve, Winston and Hutch left the den for Jasper. "Take care of them Linus" Humphrey said. "I got them, you just focus on Kate and Lilly" Linus replied. Humphrey and Garth left the den and headed north.

After about a half hour Humphrey and Garth stop to take a rest. "Lets go and find some food before we continue on" Garth said. "Agreed, time to put my hunting skills to work" Humphrey said. After a while they spotted a caribou grazing on grass. "Humphrey you take this one and I follow" "Sure". Humphrey bend as low of the grass goes and start the sneak up on the caribou. He was in position and waiting for a perfect time to strike. "This is for you Kate" Humphrey said as he remembers what Kate has taught him. The caribou was facing the other way. This was the perfect time to strike. Humphrey leaped at its throat and bit hard into it. The caribou tried to shake Humphrey off but gradually grew weak. The caribou soon collapsed and Humphrey lets go. "Great work Humphrey" Garth commented "Thanks, now lets eat." halfway through dinner Humphrey and Garth heard something approaching them. The two wolves turned around and saw... Linus and the pups. "Sorry Humphrey they tricked me" Linus said. "If you are going to rescue mum we are coming too" Lance said as he plead to his dad to let them go with them."Okay but if only you all promised that you will listen to me and Uncle Garth. And do everything we say, without question." Humphrey said "You can come too Linus, we will need all the help we can get". "Okay thanks" Linus said. "Come on grab some grub." said Humphrey, and the small pack ate as they prepared for the journey that was laid ahead of them.