A/N: Funny how this was planned to be a short story but it's now turned into the longest I've ever written.
Humphrey's POV
I woke up in my den to a sight that was just like yesterday, the sun was shining outside and a light breeze could be felt. Kate, Lilly, and I all arrived back at the pack last night, we were excited to tell everyone about Kate's plan. But considering it was already night time we decided to get some sleep and tell the leaders about it in the morning. I looked around the den more and found Kate not there with me 'She must of gotten up early for this big day' I thought to myself. I got up off the dirt floor and stretched out my body, giving me a relieving feeling. I began to walk outside to see if I could find out where Kate was, my guess was that she was at her parents. I headed in the direction of the head alphas den to see if my guess was correct, but along the way I was stopped.
"Humphrey, what are you doing here?" I heard someone ask from behind me as I walked. I turned around to see one of my friends standing there "Shakey, good to see you again. Kate came up with a new idea that will untie the packs and remove the alpha and omega law." I said turning around. "Oh, because Winston told the whole pack that you left yesterday." He said "Yeah we did but we didn't get far before she got a new idea" I replied. "Alright good, hopefully you'll at least say goodbye next time you leave." He said. "Sorry, we were stuck in a rush and we were already outside the territory when I figured out I forgot." I said. "That's okay, you came back anyway so it doesn't matter" He said "Maybe we can all hang out later, after I speak with the leaders." I said. "Sounds great, I'll see you later then" He said before walking away.
I could really use some time hanging out with my friends after all that has been going on. After the packs get united things should slow down back to the way they were. I continued my walk to Winston's den which wasn't too much further, just had to go up the small rise that made the den overlook the whole valley. Most of the pack was already awake and I could see most of them at the feeding grounds having their share of the food. I rounded the corner and looked into the dens entrance, inside I found Winston, Eve, Kate, and Lilly all talking. I proceeded inside and Kate noticed my presence before anyone else "Good morning honey" She said. I sat next to them to see what they were talking about, most likely catching up after a week's absence. "Good morning" I replied back followed by the rest saying it back.
"Alright Kate now that Humphrey's here would you tell us why you came back?" Winston asked "Lilly, would you like to begin?" Kate asked looking over at her turning the attention on her. "Um... Sure" Lilly replied taking a breath before continuing "Long story short I told Kate and Humphrey that Garth and I had fallen in love. I decided to leave with them to start a new life but Kate came up with a better idea." She said. "What! Why didn't you tell your father and I?" Eve said sounding shocked. "Because I figured it wouldn't matter, besides he's an alpha in a different pack." She said.
"So both of our daughters have fallen for wolves of the opposite rank" Winston said calmly, he always seemed to be calm about everything. Maybe that's why many have said he's one of the most laid back yet strict leaders. "Yes we have" Kate said "And the reason we came back is because I came up with a plan that would unite the packs and remove the alpha and omega law at the same time."
"Let me guess, you want me to remove the law and have Lilly and Garth marry to unite the packs. This in turn will allow you and Humphrey to stay here." He said. "That's correct" She said "I got to say I like that plan, but we need to see if Tony will agree to this." He said. "He would be foolish to not agree to it" Eve said "I know, but remember he's a stubborn wolf and likes to play by the rules. He might not like the idea of alphas and omega's being mates" He said.
"I see you point, well let's go their border and signal for a meeting between us, Garth and him." Eve said "Of course. Come on I would like you all to be there as well, it will help." He said getting up with Eve and looking at the three of us. "Alright" Kate said getting up followed by Lilly and I. I was glad Winston liked the plan and I was already sure he would, however he would have to get Tony to see it the same way. I'm sure Garth would reason with him as well, Eve was right it would be very foolish for him to deny the plan. After all I was sure he would want the pack to be united as much as anyone else did. The five of us all walked out of the den and into the morning sun, the skies were clear of clouds and it was looking like a great day so far. I walked by Kate's side while Winston and Eve were in front of us talking about uniting the packs. Lilly was behind Kate and I looking around at the other wolves who looked at us wondering what we were up to. Hutch walked up to us and Winston told him that we were going to the eastern border and that he was in charge while we were gone. He nodded before walking off into the den grounds while we continued east. "We did it" I said to Kate right next to me, she smiled and laughed a little "Not yet, but almost" She replied. "I know, but come on I doubt this will fail" I said "Yeah your right about that, I'm just not going to celebrate until I hear the word 'yes' from him." She said. I nodded before looking away, we were passing by the mountain where moonlight howls are held. Nothing had changed just like everything else, but the mountain never looks as good during the day as it did during then night. The moon gave it a much better glow and appearance making it one of the best spots to be.
Soon I could hear the sound of water as we approached the small stream that marked the border of the two packs. The early sun vanished behind the tall cliffs that were located on the eastern side of the river. I sat down on the soft dirt that made up the river bank while Winston let out signaling Tony to come for a meeting. Kate, Lilly and I all talked while we waited for Tony and Garth to show up and start the meeting. Ten minutes passed before I saw the outlines of two wolves heading towards us from the other side of the river. It was Tony and Garth just as Winston signaled to come to his howl "Winston, I thought you said Kate left to be with another wolf" Tony said as he and Garth crossed the river. 'Looks like he already knows' I thought to myself sitting quietly as they spoke "She did, but then she came back with a whole new idea to unite our packs." Winston responded.
"Alright, let's hear it then" Tony said looking over at Kate who was sitting next to me with Lilly. Kate got up and joined by her father's side before proceeding to tell Tony and Garth about the plan. "The packs could be united through the marriage of Garth and Lilly instead of Garth and I." She said. Tony looked confused meaning Garth must have not told him that he had fallen in love with an omega. "What is she talking about Winston?" Tony said looking over at him. "Dad, I have fallen in love with an omega" Garth said receiving a nod for Kate and Winston.
"But she's an omega" Tony said looking back at his son "Rank doesn't matter to me I still love her and would like to be with her." Garth said. "I love you too" Lilly said from next to me getting a smile from Garth "Well if that's how you two feel then I won't object" Tony said. He agreed much fast than what I expected "So Tony, you agree to unite the packs through their marriage and remove the alpha and omega law?" Winston asked. "Yes, anything to avoid a war and this way my son will be happy and not forced married." Tony said.
"Alright then, I'm glad were not fighting either" Winston said "When will the wedding be?" Tony asked. "How about tomorrow the faster we unite the better, does that sound good to you two?" Winston asked looking over to Garth who was now next to Lilly's side. "Yes" The both said smiling happy that they would be together and unite the packs by doing so. "Perfect, goodbye Winston until tomorrow" Tony said before turning and heading back to his pack "Goodbye Tony, spread the news to your pack as will I" Winston said. "Will do, Garth I'll see you later" Tony said before disappearing into the trees "Thank you dad" Garth replied.
Winston laughed a little before looking at the rest of us "Thank you Kate, without your idea I'm sure we would have been fighting by now." He said, all Kate did was smile before walking over next to me. "Eve and I will head back and tell the rest of the pack about the news. You guys enjoy the rest of your day and I'm sure the pack is going to be celebrating somehow tonight." Winston said before they both walked off in the direction of the den grounds leaving the four of us sitting on the river bank. It was high noon meaning there was many hours before the night came, I felt like doing nothing but spend time with Kate for those hours.
"Wow, that was so easy" Kate said "Yeah" I agreed "I can't believe I didn't think about uniting the packs through the marriage of Lilly and I. The thought never crossed my mind but it still worked out" Garth said "It's all thanks to Kate" Lilly said.
"Guys please, I did it for Humphrey and I just as much as I did it for you." Kate said not wanting to take all the thanking. "I know but still, we all get to be with the one we love. We also united the packs so nothing could be better right now." Garth said. We continued to talk as time passed by, soon a whole hour had passed and we decided to head back to the rest of the pack to see what was happening. I was sure they were all howling with excitement happy that the packs would be united and things would get much better. I myself was happy that Kate and I would be mates in the pack we grew up in. Everything I ever wanted I now had, I got the girl of my dreams against all odds and we could stay together in Jasper. There was nothing but good things on the horizon for me, no more stress from the past week of events. Now all that was left was Garth and Lilly's marriage tomorrow and then Kate's and I's would follow soon after. I never asked her to marry me yet but I knew she wouldn't say no, I knew she loved me back just as much as I did. 'Perhaps I should ask her out for a date and tell her then' I thought to myself. The four of us all left the eastern river behind as we headed to the den grounds, continuing to talk, Kate and I also told Garth about our adventure along the way. He was amazed by it, he had no idea that we had traveled so far just to get back here.
We ended up taking the long way back and met up with the rest of the pack who cheered at our arrival and congratulated Garth and Lilly about their engagement. The rest of the day went by fast, Winston organized a pack dinner to celebrate the good news. It ended up lasting for many hours after sunset, most of the pack was having too much fun talking to each other that no one noticed it was nighttime. Eventually everyone began to retire to their dens for the night leaving just Winston, Eve, Kate, Garth, Lilly, and I. Winston told us that the wedding would be held at sunset tomorrow with a moonlight howl party held right afterward. I was excited about the moonlight howl because it would be the first one in which I would actually howl with Kate at. We all said our goodbye's to each other after that before heading to our dens for the night.