Hey it's darkjoker313, hope you enjoyed the last chapter written by MyWayWriter.
Humphrey's paws pounded across the hard earth following Marcel and Paddy as they flew a couple feet above his head leading him to Kate. What boggled Humphrey's mind is why she would be so upset. Just awhile ago she was fine inside their den before Humphrey left but now she was upset of who knows what. His legs were beginning to grow tired as he continued to run through the dense forest. His omega body wasn't designed for this much exercise so he gave out. Humphrey legs went limp causing him to fall flat on his face and tumble forward. He quickly jumped up again and began running but only took a few steps before falling once again out of breath.
"What are you doing?" Marcel asked as he landed in front of Humphrey's face.
"My legs… I can't run… anymore." Humphrey heaved. But then he thought, "Kate needs me and I'm taking a nap?"
Humphrey forced himself to his feet once again as began taking a couple steps trying to get his legs working again. Soon his legs began to move faster and faster and eventually he was running across the territory.
Marcel and Paddy flew ahead a ways until they landed before a bush where they waited for Humphrey. As Humphrey approached they put their wings to their beaks trying to tell him to be quiet. They pulled the branches of the bush aside to reveal Kate sitting behind it. Her back was to them as she lay on the ground with her head in her paws quietly sobbing.
Humphrey began walking up to her as she continued to cry. He sat behind her as she continued to sob into her paws.
"Kate, what's wrong?" Humphrey asked which caused Kate's head to shoot up from surprise.
"N-n-nothing." Kate stuttered as she wiped the tears from her eyes.
"I know something is bothering you Kate so tell me." Humphrey begged wanting to help his mate.
"It's nothing Humphrey, really." Kate began walking past Humphrey through the bush where Marcel and Paddy watched.
Humphrey began following her as she walked back to the den with her head down in silence. Humphrey just followed behind her in deep thought, why wouldn't she tell him why she was so upset. Humphrey felt that he needed to know so he could comfort Kate in her time of need.
"Kate, stop." Humphrey ran ahead of Kate and stood in her way keeping her from walking forward.
"What's wrong, I want to know so I can help you." Kate slowly picked her head up to reveal her bloodshot eyes after crying so much.
"Why don't you want pups?" Kate asked softly. "I want to be a mother."
Humphrey dropped his head in shame since he realized it was his fault Kate was so upset. But it wasn't his fault; he knew he wouldn't be able to care for pups.
"Kate, it's not that I don't want pups with you, it's just that I won't be able to care for them. I'm not ready." Humphrey said with his ears pressed flat against his head.
"Humphrey, I know you would make a great father. Your great with pups, I've seen you." Kate tried to reassure Humphrey but Humphrey didn't seem to be lightening up.
"Kate please, we will eventually but just not yet, I won't be able to provide for you or the pups and I can't protect you. I'm only an omega so I don't have all that experience with fighting, hunting, or responsibility." Humphrey begged as he nuzzled his mate's cheek trying to comfort her.
"Okay, but I know you will do great raising pups. You would make the best father ever Humphrey." Kate returned the nuzzle to Humphrey before they began walking back to the dens once again.
The two wolves continued walking through the forest in silence just enjoying being with each other until it hit Humphrey. Where was Salty, Mooch, and Shakey?
I know my chapter is very long but I was having trouble since I haven't typed anything in awhile. So to help me get back to writing, I am going to post a couple one-shots.
