Lone Wolf POV(After Hide and Seek is Over)
I had known there were wolves in the area when I entered I just didn't know they were training.
That must have been what I heard earlier.
I am standing just within the trees watching them.
After a moment I step out, and head over to an older looking grey wolf.
I notice others looking at me.
I slow a little as I get closer, but for some reason feel uneasy about being here.
As I am walking to the grey wolf, he turned and looked at me.
The look on his face showed shock and that he probably knew who I was.
"Wow, I was not expecting to see a leader such as yourself here," He says to me.
I give a small smile towards him as I stop just in front of him.
"You are kind with your words, but I am here for a reason," I say as I look around and see many wolves around us.
"I bet I know why you are here, your son right?" He asks.
So my son had been here.
He had said he wanted to come and see this training for himself, but I denied him.
He came here against my will, and I came to take him home.
"Yes, I told him he could not come to see your training, but he came anyways, I was just not aware how far north you had come for your training," I tell him.
"Well, he is here, and is staying with the one who is the reason for all this, they are sharing a den," He tells me.
So he is here.
I begin to wonder however, how a wolf that as far as I had heard, had talked them int doing this when he was not even part of this pack.
The wolf had to be very bold for something like that.
"Thank you, but may I ask, how a stranger talked you into doing this?" I question, with utter curiosity.
"He is no stranger. His name is Zane, and he was part of the Southern pack, he was banished and took refuge with us," He informs me.
Zane of the Southern Pack. He is a notorious wolf. He raided many packs and killed many wolves. He is ruthless, and they trust him? I think to myself as I look at the wolf in front of me.
"Well, where is the den so I may go get my son," I ask.
"It is just over there. Farthest one from here, closest to that big tree," He says gesturing to the very large tree at the far end of the clearing.
I nod in thanks and walk over towards the den.
I take note of the peacefulness of this area, it was nice really.
As I get close to the den, I focus on getting my son.
As I get to the entrance and look in my eyes widen in shock.
My son, the next leader of The Northern Pack, is kissing a male.
A male who I presume is Zane.
I stare for a moment longer then compose myself and cough to gain there attention.
They both look at me.
Zane looks nervous, and my son looks terrified.
"What is this? Son, why are you kissing a male?" I ask, not really sure what else to ask or say.
"D-Dad. I uh... What are you doing here?" He asks.
"Well, I came here to take you home, seeing as you left without permission, but I was not expecting to see this," I say gesturing to the males.
"S-Sir, um... uh..." I look at Zane as he tries to speak, but he just can't seem to find his words.
"Well? That's it? You just gonna stutter and stammer? Speak boy," I bark out.
"Dad. Stop. That's enough, he did nothing wrong, it is you who is the wrong here," My son barks at me as he stands up.
To say I was shocked was an understatement. He was never so bold around me.
"Don't use that tone with me. I am not in the wrong, when you are the one making out with a male," I snap and gesture to Zane.
"You are in the wrong. I care about him, and you have to place to judge who I care about, you do not dictate who I have feelings for," He growled moving to stand in front of Zane.
"Whoa. No need to guard me Tanner, I can protect myself," Zane finally speaks up.
"Yes, Tanner, why guard him? Think I'll attack him?" I ask with a threatening tone.
They both growl at me, very viciously might I add.
"Tanner, move," Zane says through clenched teeth.
"No, there will be no fighting. Dad, Zane, calm down and we will discuss this, we all got a bad start with this," Tanner says.
I take a step back to show I do not want a fight and agree with my son.
Zane growls once more, then lowers his head, but his eyes stay locked on me.
"Good, now lets talk," Tanner says and moved sit next to Zane, giving him a small nuzzle which seems to calm him down a little.
"I'll start. Son, I do not want you to be with a male, not if you are to be the next leader of our pack," I say.
Tanner glares at me.
"Then find another heir. I'd rather be with him, over being leader," My son's words shock me.
All he has done for years is train to be leader.
This boy must mean a lot to him if he is willing to let all his training go to waist for him.
"Son, you trained so much to be leader, and you are just going to let it all go to waist for a ruthless monster like him?" I ask pointing my paw at Zane.
Zane growls at my words.
"I am not a monster! I am no different than you! I did what I had to for my pack! I just had an alternative motive than you! But I am not like that anymore! I am part of the Central Pack now. Did you know my father is Tony? I was taken when I was a pup. It was my idea to do this training, training omegas. The Southern Pack is planning on war. They are going to try and take over the packs in the area," He says, and I am shocked at his words.
"So Dad, you still think he is a monster? You won't change my mind about this. If being leader means I can't have Zane, then I refuse to be leader," Tanner says.
I know my son wants to be leader, but I can also tell now, he is serious about this boy.
I just don't know what would happen to the pack.
There would be no heir to the pack if I allow this.
"What happens to the pack if I allow this? Son it's not that I have a problem with you being with this boy. Ok I do have a slight problem with it, but Son, if it's what you want, I will support you. Just what happens to the pack?" I ask, sincerity in my voice.
"Dad, nothing will happen to the pack, I will lead, but you have to let me be with Zane, I really care about him," He says.
"And I really care about your son," Zane says.
"What happens after you though? There will be no heir," I say.
"We can adopt, we will raise him to be the next leader," Tanner says.
"Ok, I will allow this, You may be leader and be with Zane," I give in.
Tanner and Zane both smile.
"Thank you," They say in unison.
"Ill, uh, let you, I'm gonna head home. Come home when you are ready son," With that I stand up and exit the den.
Tanner POV
I watch my dad leave then look at Zane.
"So, I'm gonna be co-leader of your pack?" He asks looking over a me.
I can tell he is well, I just know he doesn't know how to be a leader.
"Yes, and don't worry Zane, I'll teach you some things, but first we both have to survive this oncoming war," I say with a small smile.
"We will. Tanner, I know this is early to say this, but I feel like I can't hold it in anymore," He pauses for a moment.
"Yes?" I ask.
"I-I... Tanner. I love you," He says in a quiet tone.
My eyes widen in shock.
I feel the same, but wasn't expecting it to be said so soon.
"Really?" I ask, still in shock.
He just nods.
"Well, I guess it is a good thing I feel the same huh?" I ask.
"When did you become the confident one in this relationship?" He asks jokingly.
"Just now," I say.
He smiles and nuzzles into me.
I nuzzle him back and we lay down.
Both of us pressed tightly into the other.
A/N: Well there it is. Lots of drama here, and I guess we all found out who the lone wolf was. Bet none of you saw that coming! Welp. That's it! Please review, and until next time.
Later. KidCountry Out.