Well, I'm back again with another chapter. I'm sorry its so late I've just been busy what with my pregnancy and me starting school soon I just couldn't findthe time to update my stories. Not to mention I keep starting new ones instead of finishing the ones I already have. Though I assure you all I have not forgotten about this story. For any of you that are reading Souldier do not fret for I plan on updating that one as well... well as soon as I find what happened to it. Anyways, on with the story.

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They all gasp. "The alpha!" Kairi exclaims. Cid nods. "Yeah, once he came of age he became alpha. Before that his beta; Sephiroth was alpha. There is a reason none have seen Cloud or even know he's alpha." "Sephiroth is the reason I take it.." Squall says. "Yup." Yuffie pops off. "Sephiroth does not do well with others outside of the pack. No one has ever beaten him except Cloud." Squall nods as he looks out to the water. "Well, we'll just have to see about that." Squall says quietly. "Boy, you're out of your mind if you think that you can beat him. It took everything Cloud had to beat him."

Squall looks at him without emotion. "I'm not afraid of him. I wont back down." "Alright kid, just relax. I'm just trying to help you." Squall looks back out at the water. "Squall, calm down. They've done nothing wrong." Xemnas says. 'I know, but I didnt want him to think I was weak.' 'I see. don't worry.' "Look there it is." Yuffie cries. Everyone turns to see an island covered with trees. "That's Azale." Namine whispers. "Yep. That's Azale." Yuffie says. As they drew closer to the island a howl rips through the air.

Everyone looks over to see a golden wolf standing st the edge looking at them. "Well, there's a suprise if I ever saw one. Never expected Cloud to come and see us." Cid says. "That's Cloud!?" Kairi asks suprised. "Yeah that's him." Squall watches the golden wolf follow the boat slowly. "Is that normal for him?" Axel asks. "Not really. Normally he will come out to see what's happening but he never follows like that. Its actually interesting." Yuffie says. "Wonder what he's doing?" Namine asks. "Who knows. Like Yuffie said its not normal behavior for him." "Wait! So that means you know of werewolves?" Demyx asks startled.

Yuffie smiles. "Not really werewolves. More like wolf shifters." Xemnas nods. "I see. You're very open minded but I guess that comes with having a vampire for a father. Not much startles you that way." Cid grins and Yuffie laughs. "That's right. Father taught me a lot. I've met Cloud and his pack. They're really nice. Well, as nice as you'd expect from a dying race." Yuffie says sadly. They watch as Cloud stops as they move closer to the dock.

He turns and runs backinto the forest."we'll go see dad first. He can explain more." They dock and tie the boat up before heading to the edge of town by the forest. There was a small house that Yuffie runs over to and inside. "Dad, I'm home!" She yells. "Welcome back my dear. You're back earlier than expected." Everyone walks in to find a pale man with black hair that reached his lower back and red eyes. He wore all black with a red headband. "Hello Vincent. " The man looks up. "Hello Cid. How are you and who are all of you?"

Cid moves forward. "Relax Vincent. They are here to meet Cloud and his pack." Vincent looks at them. " That's because they're like them. They're going to try and join his pack. Well, good luck with that." Xemnas nods. "We thank you. Is there anything I should know before we head out to meet them?" Vincent shakes his head. "Not anything you haven't been told before. Good luck." Xemnas nods as they leave. "Alright Squall, we're going to follow your lead." Xemnas says. They all change and proceed into the forest cautiously.

Squall sniffs the air and ground to find the scent that would cloud his mind. 'Wait cloud? It couldnt be couldit?' Squall asks himself ss they move forward; deeper into the forest. 'Squall, is everything alright? You seem confused.' Xemnas asks. 'I'm okay.' Growling began and they stopped walking. 'You're not welcome here!' A deep voice says. Everyone tenses. 'We're not here to fight. We just want to meet with your alpha.' Xemnas says. 'No! You wont meet with our alpha! You have no right to see our alpha!' Abother voice growls out. Squall listens to the breathing around them. There were five sets of breathing that he could hear. 'I dont smell anything though.' Squall says to himself.. 'Show yourselves!' Squall growls out. Five wolves stepped into the light. There was a wolf with a dark blue coat with yellow eyes, one with a silverish grey coat and bright green eyes, one has a grey coat with brown eyes, beside the dark blue wolf was a smaller wolf with a dark gold coat and blue eyes, and beside him was a silver wold with aqua green eyes.

He looks at them before focusing on the one closest to him. 'Relax, we're not here to start a fight. We just wish to speak with your alpha.' Xemnas says calmly. 'I've said no! I will not allow it! Our alpha has been through enough! To many have hurt him for us to allow you near!' The silverish grey wolf growls angrily. Squall hears the threat hidden within and backs up. 'Xemnas, enough. Give them time. We'll go back to the village.' Squall says softly. Xemnas looks at him before nodding. They turn and walk back towards the village and the five wolves watch them go before heading towards their den. 'Squall, are you sure that wise? I mean what if they decide to attack us?' Axel asks. 'They wont. Remember they have ties to this village.' They change before walking out of the forest and back to the house. Xemnas knocks before walking in. Vincent and Cid look up as they enter. "I take it SSephiroth wouldn't let you through to see Cloud." Vincent states. Xemnas nods. "Sephiroth is the silverish grey with bright green eyes correct?"

Cid nods. "That's right. The grey one is Xigbar, the midnight blue one is Saix, andAeris; which is the only female out of the bunch. Hard to miss." "Don't forget about Zack. He's the black one with blue eyes. Then there's Riku, he's the silver with aqua green eyes. There's also the twins: Roxas and Sora. Roxas is the dark gold while Sora is brown. Both have blue eyes." Yuffie says walking into the room. "That's the entire pack?" Kairi asks. Yuffie nods. "Yeah. Cloud is Roxas and Sora's older brother. Sephiroth is Riku's. Sephiroth is Zack's mate and Riku is Sora's. The rest don't have anyone." They all nod. "Well, its been a long day. Yuffie, the girls will sleep in your room and the boys can sleep in the guest room and dow here. Yuffie nods and takes Kairi, Namine, and Tifa up to her room. "Squall, you and Zexion will sleep down here while Demyx and I sleep upstairs." Xemnas says before walking upstairs with Demyx on his heels.

Vincent and Cid walk upstairs and Squall changes form and lays on the floor and Zexion lays beside him. 'Think Cloud will visit you again?' Zexion asks. 'Probably. Though not until I fall asleep.' 'Then sleep. I'll keep watch.' Squall nods before closing his eyes and relaxing. He feels something brush against his mind before a gentle pull. He allows the pull and soon finds himself at a river. He looks around before arms wrap around his neck and a face nuzzles his neck. "I found you." Cloud whispers softly. "Well, its not like I was hiding." Squall says. Cloud chuckles. "No, I guess not. I apologize for the way Seph treated you." "Don't. He was protecting you. Its his job but I don't doubt I could have taken him." Cloud laughs. "I'm sure you could have but let's not test that theory."

Squall smiles gently as he nuzzles Cloud. "Relax, I have nointention of fighting him." Cloud smiles. "That's good." Suddenly a figure appears in the river and Cloud frowns. "Why do they insist on waking me!?" Squall sighs. "Go. You're alpha. Besides, I can smell Zexion's anxiety which means he senses something. I should get back anyways." Cloud sighs before whimpering softly. "Alright, but ad soon as I can I'm bringing you back here." Squall nods. "I'll see you then." Soon the surroundings blur together before going black. Squall opens his eyes to see Zexion starring at the door. 'Zex, what's wrong?' Zexion looks at him. 'There's someone out there.'