AN: Wow that was way longer than two weeks my bad...haven't had much time to write lately because of school BUT hopefully this chapter will make up for it, again sorry for the wait everyone who's reading this.

A Slight Chance of Rain

Sunlight streamed through the trees dappling the forest floor as Humphrey and Lilly emerged from the place they had been resting. A fine mist hung heavy in the air. Humphrey's fur was damp from spending the night outside but he didn't mind to much, to him it was worth it. He watched Lilly carefully as they walked looking for any signs of injury. His eyes followed the slender curves of her body. Lilly gave him a strange look.

"What?"

The question caught Humphrey off guard.

"Nothing just...enjoying the view." he replied embarrassed.

"Humphrey, we're in the middle of a forest." she said with a raised eyebrow. Humphrey averted his gaze and continued walking.

"We should probably get you home." he said trying to change the subject. "Come on I know a short cut." he motioned with his tail.

Humphrey disappeared into the bushes with Lilly hot on his heels. They followed the river for what seemed like about an hour stopping occasionally to drink from its icy waters. Birds sang and swooped through the trees expressing their joy of summer.

"It's amazing how they can fly isn't it?" Lilly watched the birds flutter throughout the canopy. Humphrey gazed at Lilly who looked completely awe struck, her eyes were wide with amazement and they twinkled in the sunlight.

"Yea amazing." he whispered. One landed on a branch a few feet away from Humphrey, It was red flecked with yellow spots. He examined it closely. They really were odd creatures they didn't have paws four legs or even teeth for that matter, but in their own way they were stunning. Suddenly a twig snapped behind him startling the little bird. Humphrey wheeled around only to find himself face to face with a towering jet black wolf.

"A little far from home aren't we?" he growled.

"This is our home and who are you?" Humphrey shrunk back.

"Those who live long enough call me Storm." he said coldly.

"Storm? That's a dumb name." Humphrey scoffed. "What are you going to do rain on me?"

Storm jumped at Humphrey eyes fiery with rage and pinned him against the rough bark of a pine tree. Humphrey's breathing was cut off by Storms unnaturally large paws.

"Listen to me punk." Storm spat at Humphrey. "Tell your Pack Leader it is time to pay his dues to us, and they will be paid, in full."

"Who's us?" Humphrey choked.

"Your worst nightmare." Whispered storm. He let Humphrey slip from his hold and fall coughing into the dirt.

"I had a nightmare about giant rabid squirrels once, you wouldn't happen to be them would you?" Humphrey said his voice dripping with sarcasm.

"You think your funny?" Storm growled as he reared up on his hind legs. "This will teach you to stay quiet." he brought down all of his weight on Humphrey's side. Some of Humphrey's ribs broke with a loud snapping sound and he yelped in pain. Without even a backwards glance storm melted into the foliage from which he had come disappearing like a wisp of smoke. Leaving Lilly to tend with the now injured Omega. With no other options Lilly half carried half dragged Humphrey to Astrid's den through the blistering sun. With every bump in the path he cried out in pain.

"Not much farther." Lilly huffed. Humphrey groaned in response. It was midday by the time Lilly stumbled into the den pulling Humphrey behind her.

"Lilly!" Astrid gasped. "What happened?"

"Humphrey...Storm." Lilly coughed before collapsing on the dirt floor.

The sun had begun to set as Lilly was gently shook awake. She raised her head slowly.

"Dad?"

"Lilly." Winston smiled warmly. "Are you okay to walk?"

"I think so, but...my head." she groaned.

"Come, you need some fresh air."

Lilly followed Winston out into the fading light.

"Humphrey told me what happened." Winston said as they walked through the maze of trees.

"Is he okay!" she asked hopefully.

"Yes Lilly he is, he'll be fine in a week or two." Winston chuckled. "But I'm sure your wondering what that was about." his voice became serious. His gaze hardened and jaw clenched, she had not seem her father like this before. He looked extremely troubled. "They call themselves The Reapers." he began. "A pack made up of wolves who were banished for unspeakable crimes. When I was a young Alpha they were a real problem because they were raiding our hunts. So your grandfather who was pack leader at the time decided to do something about it. He gathered a force of Alphas me included, and set off into the heart of their territory. Almost immediately we were ambushed lucky for us we had numbers on our side. But even though we outnumbered them two to one they still were able to kill to your grandpa." he choked. "It all happened to fast, I wasn't able to help him. I watched him die. And In a fit of rage I sought out The Reapers Pack leader and killed him on the spot. This is where Storm comes into the picture, the wolf that I killed was his father. He swore that someday I would pay for what I had done. By the time the fight was over we had driven them back past the eastern mountains and we haven't heard from them, until now." he sighed.

"So what are we going to do about it?" Lilly asked after listening intently.

"I'll arrange a meeting with Storm to try and talk things over, but I'm not sure how well that will go." Winston said. They had come in a full circle and were now back at Astrid's den.

"Dad, what if that doesn't work?" Lilly yawned.

"Don't you worry about that little one." Winston nuzzled Lilly.

She made a sour face. "I'm not little anymore."

"You always are to me." he smiled. "Now go check on Humphrey and then straight to bed."

"Goodnight dad, love you." she said before disappearing into the den.

"Love you too Lilly." he whispered.

Humphrey's ears perked up as Lilly nudged him softly. He was laying in a corner of the cave.

"How you felling?" she spoke softly. Humphrey yawned and stretched a tiny bit.

"Way better now that your here." he replied playfully.

"Well this wouldn't have happened if you could keep your mouth shut." she scolded.

"I was only doing it to impress you." he grinned.

"Sure you were." she said sarcastically. "But I have to admit you being injured is pretty hot."

"Ha! Mission accomplished."

She curled up beside Humphrey and pressed in close. "Goodnight Humphrey."

"Goodnight Lilly."

Even through the darkness Humphrey's huge smile could have be seen from a mile away.