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Wolf11: Thanks for your review my friend. Glad you enjoyed the chapter. I know I don't have to. Sometimes I'll just respond to the question with a now that would be telling. In this case it is one such instance. I can say that they are not far from being introduced just give it a little more time. Know this, whether they are lunar or spirit all wolves go on a journey at some point. Not all of them realize that is what they are doing. Hope you like the new chapter.

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WhiteElfElder: Thanks for your review my friend. You're exactly right it won't be that hard at all. They just have to follow their noses and avoid the humans.

Harrison's POV

The escape was easier than they expected. Humans didn't give them second glances at they went back into the city. They were just two more teenagers.

Both boys made their way out into the snow. It was a full moon that night. If there was one night of the month that they were at their strongest. It was the full moon. Already Harrison could feel it's call.

Together they set up camp neither really speaking. A small fire was lit and branches were gathered to be added that evening. They took to their wolf forms.

Despite having saw the difference earlier it still surprised him. The older wolf's wolf form was as white as snow. Yet his human form had dark hair and tan skin.

Harrison's wolf and human forms were all the same. Both had fur as dark as night. His eyes were green like emeralds. Both human and wolf had accepted each other. Something that was rare even amongst the spirit wolves. Most spirit wolves don't accept their human halves. Just as most humans didn't accept their inner animal. The few that did became animagi. Even then it was only to a certain extent.

Laying beneath the moon rejuvenated him. Looking over at the older wolf he asked, $Are your wounds healed?$

The white wolf looked over at him and said, $Yeah. It's a full moon. Just as it gives us more energy, it also heals our wounds. What are you doing here in this city? You look fairly young. Too young to be a full grown full. Too old to be a puppy. A wolf on a journey?$

Knowing better than to reveal what he was following he answered, $Yeah, I'm on my journey. What about you? This seems like a pretty run down place just to be passing through.$

It took a long moment for the other to reply. When he did it was quiet almost too quiet for him to hear, $I was kidnapped from my clan. They tried to force me to become one of them. So I was unable to go on my journey. Apparently my guide would not give up on me. Despite being too old I am allowed to go on my journey. Even if my clan was destroyed.$

Harrison winced in sympathy. Tsume explained to him the clans and how they worked. There were seven main clans and 20 subclans that made up the inner and outer council's. The inner council made the more important decisions. While the outer council made the lesser decisions.

Lesser clans answered and reported problems to the outer council. If it was important the inner council would be called in. However this was rare.

Packs belonged to or created their own clan. Depending on how old the clan was where they were placed. The older the clan the more likely that they were a major clan. About fifteen years prior a major clan had been wiped out for going against the council. This was despite the fact that they were on the council.

It was said only a handful of the wolves survived. The clan head a female wolf had been killed. It was said that she had a son but it was something no one was able to confirm. If what this wolf said was true he could be the missing Okami clan heir. Or he could be a protector. Either way he would be a powerful ally if Harrison was so inclined.

For the moment Harrison was just looking for a companion. There was no need for him to be anything else. It was lonely to be on a journey. He missed his pack. At least with the white wolf here he wasn't completely alone.

The white wolf said, $I am following the scent of the lunar flowers. I am trying to find the Flower Maiden. Are you following the lunar flowers as well? Who have you imprinted on?$

Imprinted on? What did he mean?

Upon seeing his confusion the wolf said, $That's strange. At your age you should have imprinted upon at least one human. When a wolf is born they are given a designation. Protector, wisdom, heir, guardian. Depending on your designation will make your status. It is difficult to tell especially when a wolf is young or if they aren't an only child. The journey will mark them of where they are meant to be. Most wolves imprint upon at least one human. They are usually someone the wolf is close to from a young age. How did you not imprint upon someone?$

So it had to be someone he was close to when he was younger? That was why he didn't imprint on anyone. Harrison wasn't close to anyone during that time. In his younger days he was mostly ignored or hated by everyone.

Not a single person saw him as the child who just wanted a family. All they could see were their preconceived notions. That he was a squib. As such he was lower than even the muggleborns.

It wasn't until he met Tsume, Hige, and Toboe that he felt true friendship. Or that anyone gave a damn if he lived or died. There was something waiting for him when he came back from his journey.

He replied with a soft growl, $I couldn't imprint on anyone. There was absolutely no one who treated me as a human. Or even a wolf. My family hated me with all that they had. For my first friends they were wolves.$

The white wolf said, $That explains why you haven't imprinted on someone. Well I guess I should introduce myself. I'm Kiba.$

Harrison said with a grin, $You can call me Lukas.$

The rest of night was spent conversing. While it was pleasant neither wolf really gave anything of use to the other. It was a defense mechanism. They had to protect themselves just in case.

Harrison spoke of the job he was to start the next morning. In the back of his mind he wondered if he was imprinting on Hubb. The blond haired man was different from any other human he came across. Yet he felt no particular connection to the man.

The other he met since coming to town was the opposite. He was just like many humans. Cared little for others and drank more than what was healthy. Still there was something about him that drew Harrison to him.

Whether it was Quent or Hubb he wasn't sure yet. Either way he would be in for a change. That night he slept better than he had since leaving his pack.

When morning came so did their hungry stomachs. Their stomachs growled loudly causing both boys to look down. While Harrison had eaten the day before Kiba hadn't.

Harrison would work today so with his paycheck he could get them food. When he began to pack up camp Kiba got up as well.

Kiba said not meeting his gaze, "Our best bet to follow the lunar flowers scent is with that job. If you don't mind I will go with you."

Harrison said with a grin, "I don't have a problem it. That would bring more money for food as well and a place to stay."

As it stood then they both looked like street rats. Their hair was dirty and ragged. Their clothes weren't in much better shape.

It would do for the moment though and they made their way in town. The lab was as busy as it normally was. People running in and out of it. Hubb as promised was waiting for them out side.

The blond glanced at Kiba appraisingly. Then he said holding out a lanyard, "Here Lukas. This is for you, I'll get one for your friend later. Follow me."

Harrison took the lanyard and they followed Hubb inside. Hubb said pointing at different doors, "That is where the cleaning supplies are. There are several rooms that need to be cleaned on this floor. You are only allowed on this floor and the second floor. If you are found anywhere else you will be arrested. When you leave go to the west side of the labs and you will find the main office. There they will pay you every day."

That was something to be thankful for. Pay every day meant they wouldn't be waiting to eat. Or have to hunt for their next meal. The first thing they would need with their money was food and a shower. Then new clothes that would keep them warm for the coming winter. Journies were different for each wolf. There was no telling how long they would be here. Or where they would go next.

Being on the cleaning crew was a simple job. One that both wolves were very much qualified for. The first room they ended up cleaning was the same room he found Kiba in. For a moment he saw a lost look in the older's eyes. It was as if he lost himself in a memory. Then the moment passed and they kept cleaning.

It wasn't until around noon that Hubb returned. In the blond haired man's hands was a bag. Both he and Kiba could smell the hotdogs in them. As hungry as they were the couldn't afford to be picky about their meals.

Hubb said with a gentle smile, "You both look like you could use some food. I got these for you so eat up while they are hot."

Slowly so not to seem rude he took the bag from Hubb. It took all of his will not to snatch it. Before wolves were hungry and it was making their instincts go wild.

There were six hotdogs in the bags making three for both of them. It was only with a moment's hesitation that he held one out for the man. Hubb waved it away with something about not being hungry. Shrugging Harrison dug in.

While it wasn't the best food in the world it filled their hungry bellies. By the time they finished all six hotdogs were gone much to Hubb's amazement. The man likely thought the food would be both lunch and dinner for them.

If Harrison or Kiba had thought it through it might have been. They were just too hungry to try and consider it. With money coming in though it would be easier to keep their bellies full now.

Once they were finished eating it was back to work. They stayed at the labs until four then went to the main office. Both boys were given 75 dollars in for their time. It was a start and beggars couldn't be choosers at this point.

The clothes shopping only took an hour. When they left both boys had two pairs of thermals and a jacket. Harrison bought a small backpack to keep their food and extra clothes in. Despite being wolves even they could only take the cold for so long. This wasn't even as bad as it could get. They were left with 80 dollars combined for food and for a shower.

A small grocery store was their next stop. They bought mostly cheap canned food that would last them awhile. Harrison did buy a package of meat and foil. He had seen this trick at a hunters camp. They would stick potatoes meat and whatever else inside the foil. Then they would cook it on the embers of a fire for an hour or so.

As they left Harrison was the first out and he bumped into a man. The bump was enough to knock him back into Kiba. He started to apologize when he recognized the man. It was the same one who stopped Hubb from bothering him.

The man's eyes narrowed at him as he said, "Huh its you again. Why are you still hanging around this city kid?"

Kiba inquired looking around him, "You know this guy, Lukas?"

He answered looking over the man, "Barely. He kept Hubb from bothering me too much yesterday. I don't even know your name?"

The old man grunted moving past them, "Quent. Quent Yaiden."

Then he was gone past them and inside. That human was far different from any other he came across. It intruiged him but he refused to get close to the other. Wolves and humans just couldn't be friends. It would end only in heartbreak.