OLD FRIENDS, NEW PROBLEMS

Lilly watched as Sage and the group of odd looking wolves exited the clearing leaving Humphrey alone, even from far away she could tell that something was troubling him deeply. Deciding to go and cheer him up, Lilly stepped into the moon light and called his name. Humphrey's head turned to face her and his frown immediately melted away to a warming smile.

"Lilly!" he cried out happily as she sprinted towards him. He stood to greet but her but was meet with a hard tackle as Lilly pounced on top of him. Together they rolled around in the grass wrestling and laughing not even trying to conceal their joy.

"Feel's like its been forever!" Humphrey exclaimed as Lilly let him to his feet.

"I know! I was so worried about you." she said hugging him and burying her face deep into his fur. "Don't ever scare me like that again."

Humphrey hugged back just as tightly. "I'll attempt to refrain." he laughed.

"It's not funny." she said breaking away from the embrace and sternly nipping at his ear.

"Ouch!" Humphrey yelped.

"You think I like hurting you?" Lilly asked with a sly smile.

"Yeah, I'm pretty sure your sole purpose in the world is to cause me physical pain." Humphrey snickered putting his face right up close to hers.

"Oh please." Scoffed Lilly as she turned away. "I didn't realize The Chosen One was going to be such a drama queen."

"I'm glad to see you too Lilly." Humphrey said with a hint of sarcasm.

Lilly laughed and shook her head. "You think you're so funny don't you?"

"I do actually thanks for noticing. It's very nice of you." Humphrey said playfully.

Both wolves burst out laughing uncontrollably before lapsing into silence. The stillness of the clearing was only broken by Lilly's soft breathing. She was close enough to feel the heat radiating off of Humphrey's body.

"So it sounds like you've been a busy wolf." She said.

"I guess you could say that." Humphrey replied distractedly gazing at the stars.

"What's wrong Humphrey?" Lilly pleaded. "You can tell me."

"I don't know about this Chosen One thing. The whole pack is going to be looking to me for help, what if I can't be what they need?" He sighed. "I am just an Omega after all."

"Humphrey, don't say that! You've got a strong heart. Thats all you need." she reassured nuzzling him.

Humphrey's smile lit up the whole clearing. "Thanks Lilly."

"No problem." Lilly returned the smile. The clearing was again silent, it wasn't at all awkward for the two wolves, the comfort of the other being there was enough for them. Side by side they sat for quite awhile drinking in the beauty of the night and the dark forest. Suddenly a snowflake glided down and landed on her muzzle.

"Humphrey it's. . ."

"Snowing." he finished.

They both turned to look at each other, Humphrey's deep blue eyes gazed at her intently. Slowly he moved closer to her inch by inch.

Caught off guard Lilly began to stutter. "I um... D-didn't think, we'd be getting.. snow... For a w-while."

Humphrey was now extremely close to her and she could feel his hot breath on her muzzle. "And why's that?" he whispered.

Lilly's eye's widened to disks. "I don't know." was all she could manage before Humphrey moved in and licked the corner of her mouth. It was like an electric current ran up Lilly's spine making her fur tingle and bristle. She quickly leaned forward to return the kiss and lick his muzzle.

"Hey you to love birds." a voice shouted from the tree's. Lilly and Humphrey spun around in unison to see Hutch striding from the trees. "Sorry to 'interrupt' but I think you guys might want to see this."

Humphrey nodded and set off after Hutch who had disappeared into the trees Lilly was hot on their heels. As they drew closer to Lilly's den the sound of cheering and howling began to drift through the air. Bursting into the moonlight Lilly found herself met with a crowd of wolves. Frantically she pushed her way to the front trying to see what the commotion was but when Lilly finally got there she wished she hadn't. Standing there surrounded by wolves receiving cheers and smacks on the back was a familiar red and tan wolf she never expected to see again.

"Garth!" she gasped.

UH OH, THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET DICEY! Thats all for now, CHEERS!