We now focus on two things; a moment with Arizona and his cubs and the beginning of Saori and Max dating.

Chapter 13: Excitement

Soon after, Max was making his way to see Arizona and wanted to tell him about dating Saori again and how it'll be for him since she came back, but as excited as he was, he was a little nervous. He walks to Arizona's village, which was about a few miles further from the Heavenly Tower and he sees him having lunch with his kids and he said, "Is there room for me?"

"Uncle Max!" the cubs cheered.

They immediately ran to Max and just hugged his waist and he lets out a small chuckle and said, "How are you guys doing?"

"Uncle Max, you'll never guess what baba did at work today." one wolf said, excitedly.

Arizona clears his throat and told him, "Hey, Mick...I don't think Uncle Max would want to know what dad did at work."

"No, I'm very interested to know what your dad did at work." Max said, looking at Arizona.

"Okay...he was getting some more fruit to take it to the harvester...and he ripped his pants." Mick said, giggling at the last part.

Arizona groaned and covered his paw after hearing Mick spill out the details and Max tried to keep himself from laughing and he said, "Did he really?"

"Yeah...we kinda saw his underwear when he came home." another wolf cub replied.

"All right, boys. That's quite enough." Arizona stated, in a stern, yet embarassed voice.

Max sat down next to Arizona and he looked up at him and said, "I oughta head over to your work one of these days."

Arizona laughed sarcastically at this and he said, "Very funny, Max."

Max handed Arizona a little slice of pumpkin bread and as he ate some of it, Arizona asked, "What brings you by here? Unless you wanna know how I split my pants open?"

"As much as I would want to, it's kind of about something else." Max replied.

Arizona immediately saw how much Max scratched the back of his head whenever he's nervous or something and he asked, "Something's bugging you."

Max sputters in response and asked, "What?"

"Max...of all the years I've known you, I know that whenever you scratch the back of your head...it means that you're nervous about something. Whatever it is, you know you can tell me." Arizona replied.

Max lets out a big sigh and he quickly replied, "I'm thinking about dating Saori again."

"A date?" one wolf cub asked.

"Ewwwww!" all four cubs replied.

Arizona looks up at his cubs and he said, "All right, boys. Why don't you guys hang with mom for a few minutes?"

All four cubs went back inside the house with Arizona and Max right behind them and they saw Sierra laying down on the couch while the cubs were coming to her and Arizona quickly asked, "How are you doing?"

Sierra looks up at Arizona and she replied, "A little tired, but I'm doing fine."

Arizona then rubs Sierra's stomach and he's a mixture of happiness and anxiety to await the coming of the new baby cubs and he said, "You're doing fine."

"Hey, Max." Sierra said, looking at him.

Max waved in response and asked, "When you think they'll come out?"

"We don't know yet. But I just can't wait until they come...and I know Arizona's looking forward to it too." Sierra said, looking at Arizona.

Arizona stands up and looks up at Sierra and kisses her forehead and takes Max to the bedroom and after they went in, Max sits down on the edge of their bed and Arizona asked, "All righty...what's on your mind?"

"Arizona...I wanna go out with Saori." Max replied.

Hearing that sent a little bit of surprise to him and he asked, "Saori?"

"Yeah, she came back a few days ago." Max replied.

He then widened his eyes and almost recalled the day he ran into her not too long ago and he said, "Now that you mention it, I did see her while I was on my way to work. It took me by surprise."

"Yeah, I know. I'm kinda nervous on how it'll be." Max replied.

Arizona could tell that he obviously loves Saori that much and has always been for the longest time and wants it to have the best date to see that he still loves her and he said, "Don't worry about it, Max. Just let her know how much you love her and you already know she does, right?"

"I do." Max replied.

"Then that's all that matters. You guys are gonna be great mates someday. You'd do anything for her, right?" asked Arizona.

"I would give up my whole life for her. I'm keeping that promise I made to myself, Akashi and her that I'll be there for her." Max added.

Arizona became deeply impressed with how much he means it and he said, "You know how proud that makes me?"

"A lot." Max answered, with a chuckle.

Arizona then hugs Max deeply and he tells him, "You've grown up so much. And I'm proud that you're being the man that I know you can be."

Max smiled in response and he replied, "Thanks."

Later that evening

Max walked inside the Heavenly Tower to see Saori and he was so filled with nervousness and excitement deep down inside of him and when he saw Akashi walking by, he was happy to see him and he said, "Hey, Akashi. Is Saori here?"

"I knew you'd come. She's actually excited about you two going out." Akashi replied, with a smile.

That took Max by surprise to see that Akashi already knows about him planning to date Saori and he asked, "Did Miyo tell you?"

"Nope. I read Saori's aura and I read yours. I know you guys are true mates from the minute I first saw you guys." Akashi replied.

Just then, Saori comes out with this beautiful chinese golden vest with some grey sweatpants and all Max was focused on how beautiful she looked, which took his breath away.

"Hi, Max. This isn't too much, is it?" asked Saori, nervously.

Max walks up to her and all he saw was her beautiful smile and eyes and he replied, "No...it's just right."

Miyo couldn't resist seeing both tigers look so happy together and she said, "You two have a good time and don't worry about staying out a little late. And Akashi...no spying."

"Aw, Miyo! You never let me have any fun!" Akashi exclaimed.

Saori chuckled at this and she said, "Don't worry, Akashi. As long as Max is here, I'm already fine."

"Oh, I know you will." Akashio agreed.

Max smiled at Miyo and said, "Thanks for the advice."

"Anytime."

Akashi then gets into Max's ear and said, "I bet you're gonna find a place to mate with her, huh?"

Max dropped his jaw at what Akashi just said and Miyo couldn't help but overhear and she stomped on his foot, making him yelp and howl in pain and she told him, "Ignore what he said and have fun."

The two white tigers walk out hand in hand and as Miyo looks on happily, Akashi asked, "Why?"

"You're such a pervie." Miyo said, scoffing.

"Yeah, but still...you didn't have to stomp my foot like that." Akashi whimpered.

Little funny moment there. Next scene; Saori and Max dating! Master of Stories; Akashi, Miyo, Saori and everyone...weigh in!