Chapter 5 road to the moonlight howl
A/N hello all here's the next chapter thats pretty much it o ahead read on (it's not going to bite you
Andrew's P.O.V.
"Well, the basics of the moonlight howl is actually quite simple. Wolves from our pack get together at this small mountain we like to call Howling Rock. We all, obviously, howl until we feel like stopping. It can be between couples, friends, family, even alone. It's kind of like what humans do, except instead of using words and singing, we howl from our hearts." Said Kate, taking a deep breath at the end, making me chuckle.
"Oh okay. I understand now... But ummm... I've never really howled before..." I said, a little embarrassed.
"That's alright! It can't be much worse than Garth's old howl anyway..." Cole said, snickering a little.
"Hey! It's not bad anymore!..." Garth replied, trying to defend himself.
"I know, relax big guy. I'm only busting you, it's probably one of the best howls in the pack now." Said Cole, smiling.
Garth smiled from his compliment, and his tail started to wag a little.
"I think what Cole meant to say is, there's never a bad time for a first time." Humphrey said, putting his paw on my shoulder.
I couldn't help but smile.
"I guess I'll have to practice before then huh?" I asked him.
"It never hurts to practice..." He replied.
"Then in that case, I think I will."
After a little longer of chit chat, Kate decided to speak up.
"You guys are thinking way to far ahead... Don't you think we should get him a den before he even practices howling?"
"Oh yeah... Where's a den that's available?"
"Pretty much everywhere actually. There's actually a good spot a little higher up then mine and Kate's den. A bit farther up is Cole and Tori's den, so you'd be living in between your brothers."
"Sounds good to me! Can you show me it?" I asked.
"Sure, come on." Said Humphrey, starting to walk out of the den.
"Wait... Does this mean I'm part of the pack now?" I asked.
I looked at Kate and Humphrey, receiving nods from them, then looking at Garth.
"It's up to you now..." I said.
"I don't see why not. I know Lilly would say yes, so... Welcome to the pack Andrew." He said with a smile.
"Thank you guys so much." I said smiling wide, my tail wagging.
"It was our pleasure... Now let's go" Said Humphrey continuing to walk, Cole following him.
"I'm going to go with you, I've got nothing better to do..." Said Cole, standing beside Humphrey.
"Yeah, we've got things to do before the day's over anyway..." Said Kate, making Garth and Tori nod.
"Well in that case I guess I'll see you guys soon then." I said, making everyone nod.
"I'm going to go finish up my jobs for today, okay Sweety?" Asked Tori.
"Of course... I'll see you later tonight my Beautiful Angel." He said, giving her a hug.
She gave him a quick kiss, and walked out with the others. I continued to follow Humphrey and Cole. It was only then that I realized that Jasper Park was... Gorgeous. It looked amazing with the wind gently blowing and the trees swaying, the flowers of all sorts growing all around and the wolves walking around casually, along with the setting sun... I got so caught up by the scenery that I bump into Humphrey while we are walking.
"Sorry Humphrey, didn't mean to do that. I was just looking around." I apologized.
"No worries... Beautiful isn't it?" He asked.
"Yes... It truly is." I replied, looking around a little more.
"It's a wolves little slice of heaven." Cole added, agreeing with us.
"Come on, if we're going to the moonlight howl, we need too hurry up, show you your den, and give you a bit of a grooming." Humphrey said, walking a little faster.
"Right behind you."
As we walked through the territory, I seen a couple of wolves looking at me. I tried being nice and smiled at them, saying hello. Of course it worked. Most of the wolves waved back or smiled, saying hello as well. After a few minutes of walking, we arrived at Humphrey and Kate's den. Cole and Humphrey pointed to a spot right above it.
"It's right up there." Said Cole. "Mines right up there."
"Okay, got it."
I walked up the hill and went to the dirt wall to start digging. After ten minutes of digging, I'd made a large den big enough for three to maybe even five grown wolves. Humphrey and Cole poked their heads in once I was finished.
"Two things... One, nice job. Two your really dirty now." Said Humphrey.
I turn my head towards him and chuckled.
"Yeah, but what did you expect? Me to come out squeaky clean?" I said, making him roll his eyes at me.
"Just head down to the creek and wash off... Then come back here when you're done." He said, smiling a little from my sarcasm.
I nodded, and strolled down the hill towards the creek. When I got there, I went in a little to fast, tripped, and fell in. I nearly freeze in place when I become fully submerged in the water. I jumped up quicker than I ever had.
"Oh m-my G-God that's cold!"
I was so cold I was stuttering as I talked. I quickly scrubbed myself clean and got out, shake myself dry, then walking to a nearby puddle to look at myself in the reflection of the water. I looked so much cleaner then I did a few days ago, when I was covered in mud from running around in the rain so much. I stroll back to Humphrey and Kate's den. On the way, I stopped a snow white female with amazingly captivating purple eyes. I remembered Garth said his mate was a wolf with snow white fur...
"Ummm, excuse me? Is your name Lilly?" I asked the wolf.
"Oh, ummm... Yes. Why?" She replied.
"Lilly. You wouldn't happen to be Garth's mate would you?" I asked her.
"Why yes I am... Why do you ask?"
"I met him while ago and I was trying to find Humphrey and Cole, my brothers. He'll probably tell you the whole story later. Sorry to be so intruding. My name's Andrew by the way." I said.
"It was nothing. It was nice meeting you Andrew." She said with a smile.
And with that, we parted ways. I arrived back at the den, I asked Humphrey,
"So, what did you want to do with me now that I'm clean?"
"I wanted to spruce you up a bit, so be quiet and let me work." He said, starting to groom my fur with a pinecone.
"That's... A little weird." I stated.
"Deal with it" He said, pushing down on my butt to make me sit.
"Well while you two have fun, I'm going to go and get ready for my night with Tori... See you two at the moonlight howl!" Cole said before walking out of the den, Humphrey and I both saying goodbye. Then Humphrey really started to get into the grooming...
Two hours later
I sat in the den, waiting for Humphrey to come back with Cole and Garth. I started to think about what my howl was going to sound like when I hear pawsteps coming this way. I smiled, looking my self over, seeing my chain hanging from my neck and the watch on my wrist.
"Okay Andrew, come on out." Said Humphrey.
"Okay!..." I said a little shyly. I do as I'm told, and when I am fully visible, I seen Cole and Garth's eyes widen and Humphrey having a huge smile plastered on his face.
"So... Do I look good or...?" I started.
"Well let's put it this way... If I was a female, I would be all over you right now... If it has that effect on me, I cant wait to see what happens with the girls." Said Cole, smiling, making me blush wildly.
"Yeah, even I'll admit, you look great! Your eyes seem to glow in the moonlight." Garth said, making me blush even harder.
"Thanks guys, you look pretty handsome yourselves... Thank Humphrey." I said, thanking Humphrey.
"No problem." He replied, smiling at me still.
"Come on, it's not like we have all night. Let's go." Said Cole, starting to walk to Howling Rock, having us follow.
A/N How was that? Andrew's now got a home, and is all tricked out for the moonlight howl. Thanks to AaOWaSaCD4ever again for proofreading this chapter, and allowing me to use Cole and Tori. So that's it, till next time guys. Bye.