Garth POV

Its been two days since Zane's run in with the bear and he is still in his den. Training is going well, sorta. The trainees are down, with the injuries to Zane, as it had kinda scared them.

Along with that a new adult showed up from the North, apparently from Glacier Pack. He said he heard about what we were doing, and came to check it out for himself.

I have been trying to train the young ones, but with the new wolf, and what happened to Zane it is hard.

Then I hear a groan and see Zane emerging from his den. "Zane!" I shout.

"Garth, calm yourself." He says.

Then the new wolf, Tanner walks over.

"Hello, Zane, I am Tanner." He says dipping his head in greeting.

I watch Zane examine him for a moment, and he seems to take a liking to this new wolf.

"Nice to meet you Tanner, I am Zane"

"Well, Zane. I am from the Glacier Pack, and heard what you were doing, and came to see if it was possible, and to offer my help, if you would like me to help."

Zane remained quiet for a while, then motioned for Tanner to follow him back into his den.

Zane POV

I entered my den and turn to look at Tanner.

This male is different. He, he, is a good different. I feel a pull between us, which is strange because that usually means I am attracted to the wolf, but I have never been attracted to males.

I break my train of thought when Tanner coughs.

"So, want me help?" He asks.

"Well, what can you offer to make me want your help?" I ask.

"That is up to up, Zane the Raider." He says.

"I am not the Raider anymore. I am just Zane" I respond.

He goes quiet for a moment in though.

"Well, Zane, I can help with hunting, and fighting."

"Well, we do need a fight trainer, and help with the hunting... Why not, sure you can help." I say.

He nods then turns to leave my den.

"Tanner, you mind helping me around until I heal?" I ask suddenly.

He stops walking and looks at me. "I don't see why not." He says.

Then he walks to me and allows me to lean on him to keep my balance.

We leave the den and head over to where the other adults are talking.

They see us coming over, but they have confused looks towards Tanner.

"He is gonna help us train the trainees, especially since I can't do much right now." I say.

"Well, what is his name, and where is he from?" Winston asks.

"I am from the Glacier Pack, and my name is Tanner." He says.

Winston perks up when he says his name.

"Tanner, as in Tanner, the son of Denna the great leader?" he asks.

Tanner smiles and nods.

"Well, it is a pleasure to have you here and helping out." Garth says.

"Would you like something to eat?" Eve asks.

"No, I'm good." Tanner says.

"Well, you are free to explore." Winston says as he returns to eating.

He nods again, then he begins to walk with me leaning on him for support. We walk around for a while in silence until he breaks the silence.

"So, how did you get so torn up?" He asks.

"Oh, a couple days ago I took the trainees out for a run, and we stopped so they could rest, when a bear a attacked, and I told them to run while I distracted it." I say.

"Well, it was very brave, but stupid." He says with a slight laugh.

I nod in acceptance of his words, because I knew they were true.

"Yes, it was stupid, but it was for the pups, and omegas, so it was worth risking my life." I say.

"You are a very protective wolf from what you say. What you did was very noble." He says as we stop at an overhang. It looked out over an amazing waterfall, complimented by a green back drop of thick pine forest.

"It is amazing out here." I say.

"I agree, with you there." Tanner says.

I cringe as a sudden surge of pain hits me. It was unbearable.

Tanner reacts quickly and gets me away from the ledge so I don't fall off.

"Zane! What hurts?" He asks.

"E-E-E-Everythin-Everything.." I stutter out as I collapse to the ground.

Tanner POV

As I see Zane in pain I am at a loss for what to do.

I frantically try to think up something to do to help my new friend, but am coming up with nothing.

I consider howling for help, but we are to far away for quick enough help.

Come on Tanner! You are the son of one of the greatest leaders to live, but you can't even figure out how to help this wolf! I yell mentally at myself.

Soon I just decide on laying down and trying to comfort him.

I rest my head across his body.

A/N: Well there is the next chapter. Sorry for the long wait, but I have been busy with school, and football. I will try to update as much as I can for those of you who read my stories, but anyways, hope you enjoyed.

Later. KidCountry out.