The Return

Chapter 1: Unwanted Surprise

“Hello Claire, long time no see.”

There sitting on the living room couch was a black husky with a red collar. The dog had piercing yellow eyes. “Damon.” Clarie growled.

Damon looked more handsome and muscular than before, Claire had remembered him to be more thin and less body built. He smiled slyly. “tsk tsk, is that anyway to treat your boyfriend?”

Claire smiled in a not amused way. “I'm not your girlfriend Damon. Did you forget? You cheated on me?”

Damon's sly smile disappeared. “Is that what you think happened?”

Clarie felt tears start to well up. “It's what I saw. You broke my heart, I don't know how stupid can you be, showing your lying face here. Why are you really here Damon?”

Damon laughed. “I came back because I missed you. Claire admit it. I'm irresistible.”

“I'm not taking you back. Damon It's over.” Claire snarled.

Damon started to walk out, he turned back to look at her. “It isn't over until I say it's over.” with that he was gone out of sight.

 

“Rise and shine sleepy head!”

Kodi awoke startled. “What? What? What's up!” he looked up to find no other than Dingo.

“Had to wake you up early, I found out from mom that you have a race next week.” Dingo said with a grin.

Kodi groaned annoyed. “And who said you were in charge?” he asked now sitting upright.

Dingo chuckled. “Bro, I'm just trying to help.”

Kodi yawned. “Now that you have purposely waken me up, I might as well go and start practising.”

Dingo laughed. “I already know where your really going. Your going to visit blondie.”

Kodi rolled her eyes. “She has a name.” he said walking out the door.

Dingo scoffed. “Whatever, tell me how it goes!” he called out.

Kodi sighed releaved. After last nights events, visiting Claire would actually be a good idea. With Dingo in town, things were going to get a little annoying. It was actually still pretty early to be up.

Alue was now near the river, she had travelled far. She stopped at a large entrance opening just behind the waterfall. As Alue stepped inside the cave, she noticed everything the same way it always had been. Twenty or more rocks of shelves surrounded her all around that held wolves of all kinds on them. This was the packs hideout, the pack had a few problems with hunters.

Nave approached her. “Alue.” he wrapped her in a warm embrace. “We were so worried about you, are you alright?”

Alue nodded slowly. “I'm sorry I left.”

The old wolf smiled. “Your back now, that's all that matters. Don't worry things are just the way you left them.”

Alue was releaved to hear that. “Are there enough food supplies for the young ones?”

Nava nodded. “Enough to last for winter.”

As painful it was to say goodbye to her family, her pack needed her. Alue was their Alpha it was her responsibility to look after every member of her pack. “I wanna organise a council meeting.” she said.

Nava smiled. “I'll get onto it right away.”

“How is he?”

“He'll be just fine, it's just a few cuts and bruises. We'll take good care of him Duke, don't you worry.”

Duke smiled. “That's great to hear, I wouldn't want my dog upset.”

Balto was outside the vet wating with Jenna, Ewan and Star. he hoped Kaltag was alright. “He's quite tough you know.” Jenna said trying to ease the tension.

“Yeah he is.” Star agreed.

Balto chuckled amused. He then went back to his worried state.

Ewan frowned. “Something else is bothering you.”

Balto sighed. “he mentioned who did this to him.”

“Yeah, about that. You never told us who?” Jenna said.

Balto bit his lip. “Steele?”

Jenna's eyes widened. “Steele? But Steele's-”

“-I know. He left for good. It doesn't make sense.”

Just at that moment Duke finally came out. Balto turned to him with hopeful eyes. Duke chuckled and patted his head. “Calm down boy, he'll be just fine. He's just going to stay with them for a while, he'll be good as new.”

 

Kodi made his way to Claire's home, it was kinda weird that house was located around the outskirts. That was his opinion though. He spotted Ryan sitting on the porch looking a little upset about something. “Ryan?”

The husky looked up and sighed. “She's inside.” he said.

Kodi nodded. “You ok?”

Ryan managed to smile.“Yeah man, She's wating for you”

Kodi smiled back nervously as he made his way inside.

Claire was in the living room pacing nervously, she stopped when she heard Kodi's voice. “You ok?” he asked entering.

Claire managed to flash a smile back. “Yes, now that your here.” she said nuzzling him.

Kodi pulled away. “We shouldn't rush things, your dad still doesn't think I'm a good influence on you.”

Claire chuckled. “Don't take it personally. He's like that with everyone.” her smile faded.

Kodi frowned. “You ok? You seem a little out of it today.”

Claire sighed. “Nothing just family problems.”

Kodi smiled warmly. “Wanna talk about it over a walk?”

Claire bit her lip. “Actually there's something I need tell you.”

 

The whole pack was filled with murmurs. When Alue entered the council chamber, all the wolves gathered below. There were a few gasps. Nava sat beside her. The council chamber was a room In the center of the cave, pack meetings or gatherings were held here.

“She's back?”

“I thought she died.”

“We were better off without her.”

Alue cleared her throat. “Uh.. hi everybody. I just wanted to uh say that...I'm back now. I promise everyone of you that things are going to change around here for the better.”

“Where did you go?” a wolf asked stepping up.

“I..” Alue's voice trailed off. “It doesn't matter. I'm back now.”

“we were better off without you.” another growled. “Coming back was a big mistake-”

“-Silence!” Nava's voice boomed. “I'm sure she has a explanation.”

Alue sighed. “I know by leaving I failed you all. When I mean things will change for the better, I mean it.” with that Alue left the chamber.

“I'm sorry. I didn't know they would react this way.” Nava said.

Alue smiled weakly. “I knew this was coming.” suddenly out of nowhere a wolf jumped in front of her. Alue gasped and saw the wolf lying on the floor..

 

“Damon? Didn't you mention him last night?”

Claire nodded. “He came for a late visit last night.”

Kodi frowned. “What does he want?.” from the way Claire was acting this Damon guy was not a saint.

Claire's eyes were filled with tears. “I don't know.” she said now with her voice breaking. “He made it clear that it was over.”

“Have you told your dad?”

Claire shook her head. “No, I haven't told him or Ryan” she replied wiping her tears.

Kodi sighed. “Where is he now?”

“I don't know.”

Kodi smiled. “Hey, Everything's going to be ok.” he said nuzzling her. “I was actually going to ask you if you would like to meet my parents.”

Claire's eyes widened. “Your parents?”

Kodi nodded now grinning. “I met your dad, It would only be fair if you met mine.”

Claire giggled. “Um, ok when?”

“Say now.”

“Now?”

Kodi nodded. “C'mon. We can sort out this problem on the way.” he said chuckling.

Damon from the distance had been watching the whole thing. His eyes narrowed. “So this is the rebound guy?” he sneered.

Chapter 2: The Start Of Something New

“Alue! Are you alright!”

“Are you hurt?”

Various wolves now surrounded their alpha leader checking she was ok. “I'm so sorry. That wasn't meant to happen.” Nava apologised.

Alue frowned and turned to the wolf who had caught the bullet. He was lying on his side he was breathing slowly. “Is... he ok?” Nava came over to her side.

“I'll get help. Come everyone!” Nava and all the wolves left leaving Alue alone with the injured wolf.

“You ok?” a weak voice asked.

“Why did you do that?” Alue asked turning to him.

“It's my duty to the pack.”

Alue smiled. “That was very brave of you.”

The wolf winced.

“It's Shadow right?” Alue asked.

The wolf nodded. “Yeah, How did you figure that out?”

Alue chuckled. "Lucky guess."

Shadow managed to chuckle himself. "I.. Is..Is it bad?” he asked between breaths.

“It's nothing.” Alue assured him smiling. “It's just a scratch. You have nothing to worry about.”

“Oh, I'm not afraid of death, I never have been.” Shadow replied simply he actually managed to smile. He let out a painful groan.

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