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Harrison's POV
The journey through the mountains and snow took almost a month. At night he lay in his wolf form next to Quent. Malcolm for his part was always on the other side of the fire.
They were coming down the last mountain just before when they found a cave. It was in the perfect spot to rest in.
There wasnt any wood for them to start a fire. Even with all the warming charms on their clothes they were freezing. Whether in human or wolf form nothing they did helped.
Harrison sat just inside the cave staring at the full moon. His stomach rumbled loudly causing him to groan. If they didn't reach the pack settlement soon Quent would starve.
Half a month ago they had realized there weren't any deer or other creatures to hunt in this area. Harrison and Malcolm began to bask under the moon. It would allow them to go longer without needing to eat. This allowed all the food to go to Quent until they could find food.
Staring up at the moon he realized that it was bigger than normal. It wasnt just the phases. If what Tsume had told him was true it was the beginning of the end.
I tell you now the words of Red Moon. The wolf was born from the Great Spirit, and man became the beast's messenger. Man was created from the wolf. So says the author of the Book of the Moon.
It was what led many humans to believe that they were a danger. What started the hunts for wolves and why they had to hide themselves.
Harrison had to wonder how long they had. If the world truly was ending then the search for paradise had to be made quickly. Still, he would not abandon the pack he made.
Crunching snow could faintly be heard from just outside the cave. It sounded smaller than him. A low growl escaped him in warning.
Answering growls responded from outside the cave. There was more than one but the sounded like wolverines. They weren't necessarily dangerous to him unless it was a full pack.
Stepping out of the mouth of the cave he found three wolverines waiting. Each had dark brown fur and piercing red eyes. White fangs glinted in the moonlight.
The strangest part, however, was that they didn't have scents. All creatures as long as they were living had scents. If they weren't living what were they?
A breathy voice came from what he could only guess was the leader, $What a strange pack we find roaming wolverine territory. What brings two wolves and a human to this side of the mountains?$
Before he could answer another began, $Surely not a clan. There hasn't been a clan in these parts for a better part of two centuries.$
Knowing better than to say who he belonged with Harrison answered, $We aren't looking for trouble.$
$But it is trouble you have found wolf,$ interrupted the first, $Your kind do not belong in this side of the mountain. Wolves belong in the valley or they did until the clan was broken.$
He bowed his head slightly as he responded, $We apologize for our trespass. Night was falling and as we have a human with us we could not risk braving the cold without shelter. With your permission, we will only trouble you for one night and be gone headed towards our own territory at first light.$
The third one who had been silent this entire growled, $Silver tongued this wolf is. Neither wolf nor human but a mixture of both. It is no wonder he cannot find acceptance in either world.$
The first picked it up next, $If little wolf wants to pass through our mountains then he must pay the price. Leave us the human or turn back and return to your safe home.$
$Never,$ he denied angrily, $We have not come this far to give up now! If you want Quent then you will have to go through me.$
The wolverines began to circle in front of him. It was obvious that they wanted around him. They wanted to get to Quent.
Harrison stood his ground ears folded back against his skull. Fangs bared so that he also shone in the moonlight.
They chanted easily, $Go back. Go back.$
A fierce freezing wind tore through the area making Harrison flinch. The wolverines began to fade away repeat for him to go back.
Had that been another test? If so he wasnt surprised. The tests made to make sure the wolf was ready for the challenges ahead.
Once again he heard the crunching of snow. A light grey wolf turned around the corner. It had mismatched light blue and black eyes. The eyes widened with surprise.
This wasnt one of his pack or any wolf he knew. He growled low in his throat. Was it another test?
The grey wolf said relief flooding its gravelly voice, $My how you have grown. The first black wolf of the Okami clan since your grandfather's passing.$
That startled him. This wasnt the words of one of the tests. At least he didn't think so.
He growled in question, $What do you mean? Who are you?$
The grey wolf turned its head to the side. There was an oldness about the wolf. It wasnt something he had ever come across before.
$I was named elder of the Okami clan when your grandfather was named clan head. My name is Gellert."
There was only truth in that statement. It only took a moment for the name to click within his mind.
He questioned disbelief clear, $Grindelwald?! You are supposed to be dead.$
Amusement shone in the other's mismatched eyes. Then he changed into his human form. The man looked only to be in his sixties but Harrison knew he was far older. Mismatched eyes remained the same as before. He had white-blond hair that was shaggy.
Grindelwald continued, "Albus defeated me before your mother was born. I stayed in the jail that he put me in waiting for the howl."
$How do I know I can trust you?$
Grindelwald smirked as he said, "You don't. But you won't find your way to the meeting ground without me. Even with your guardian."