it, he tried making use of his disability but it never worked. But of course he didn't care as much; he didn't completely understand his disability either. His stupidity and dullness caused others to dislike him greatly. He was terribly annoying, constantly asking questions that where already answered for the 100th time on a row. Constantly tripping over things that were clearly in the way and injuring himself or another or both. Constantly not listening or caring to important instructions and getting everyone into trouble. All never on purpose of course.
"It possibly may even be an advantage to us if they get Eli," lots of people rejected to Fali's idea because they knew Eli meant no harm. But Fali was a strong and terrifying leader that many wolves wouldn't stand up to, not unless they wanted to be banished.....or killed. Even Eli's mother wouldn't stand up for him against Fali, instead she pleaded.
"Please, you can't do this, he's my son," Patty cried.
"And he's my pain in the neck!" He snapped. "It's done, we will exchange Eli for the lost pack member at dawn!" he announced.
Eli walked to the cave alone, thinking of what would happen, he tried hard to make sense of what was going on, tried to overcome his disability. But no matter how much he tried he couldn't get all of it. The only thing he understood was he was leaving in the morning, he didn't know where, he didn't know why, or how he would cope but he knew he didn't want to leave. His parents didn't want him to leave. So with his lack of understanding, he tried to stand up to Fali.
He turned back and headed to Fali's special den with courage and determination. His goal now was to face Fali and make him stay. But his wishes were soon interrupted by Patty's friendly face as she walked by, her eyes were pink and puffy, her nose was sniffly.
"What are you doing?" she asked him in a whimpery voice, she has never seen him look so serious like this before, she hoped he wasn't going to get himself in trouble again.
"I'm going to face Fali and ask him not to make me leave the pack," He explained.
"Sweetie you can't do that, you know what he is capable of." She said as tears started to fall from her eyes again.
"I have to try mother," He told her, and he walked off before she could object again. He found Fali surrounded by females, as most of the time he was. They were all flirting with each other and giggling together.
"Fali!" Said Eli in a strong tone, "I need to speak with you,"
"Can't you see I'm busy?" he grumbled then turned back to the girls.
"I wish to speak to you about me leaving this pack!" Eli demanded.
Fali put on his terrifying face. He was being disturbed by a stupid mutt, the same stupid mutt he didn't expect a back chat like this from. He stood up and growled. "I told you I'm busy! Now leave me!" He shouted.
Eli ignored his demand because of his stubbornness "You don't look busy to me yet! I would like to speak with you about this!" he shouted back. Fali took no more of this; he grabbed Eli by the back of his neck with his teeth and swung him around to throw him on the ground a fair bit away. He then ran up to him about thrash at his stomach but something stopped him. All the wolves nearby gathered around Eli and Fali, they were watching with interest, even though they already knew the outcome. Some watched in horror, knowing if they interrupted, they would have the same fate as Eli. Fali reminded himself that he needed him for the exchange, but then had a second thought, with Eli gone he could send another male away in his place, 'two birds one stone' he thought with a terrifying grin. Eli only stumbled up, any other wolf would have taken advantage of Fali's hesitation, but Eli just pulled himself off the ground. He wasn't taught how to really fight because no one thought he would understand, no one had the patience for him. With Fali's new idea, he was about to strike again at the insolent mongrel, without hesitation. Eli saw it coming but his legs were too slow to respond, all he could do was shut his eyes and flinch away as Fali's claws impacted on his back, digging deep into his flesh. Eli fell to the ground, not feeling any pain yet. Everyone saw this attack and shuttered as they watched Fali go in for another strike. Fali slashed through his skin again and again, he then grabbed Eli by the scruff with his mouth and threw him into a far tree with brutal force. Eli didn't move, he couldn't move, his brain was too slow to send the message and the pain slowly seeped into him. Fali just laughed, assumed that the weak mutt was dead, and if he wasn't then he would have a slow and painful death lying under that tree. Either way Eli wouldn't be a nuisance to him anymore. Fali was satisfied by his accomplishment and new idea as he trotted pleasingly back to his group of amorous female wolves.
The rest of the pack dispersed to what they were doing before the quarrel broke out. No one cared much for Eli, they were used to wolves dying from a fight with the alpha. Patty was the first to check if Eli was still ok, or at least breathing. Following her was his father Lenny and his siblings. Eli's eyes were closed, he was afraid to open his mouth in fear of screaming from the pain that stung.
"Eli? Eli! He's breathing, he's alive! Eli?" Patty called, her voice was full of concern and fear.
"Is he going to be alright?" Naxxy asked, staring at her brothers’ motionless body.
"He doesn't look like it," answered Tacco "Do you think he's gonna' make it dad?"
Lenny observed the lifeless body, "He may pull through.....if he's lucky," he said slowly.
"What can we do?" Asked Venity softly.
"We can clean his wounds and move him to a warm place for the night, but I'm afraid, after that we can only wait." Replied Patty. Without another thought, they all helped Eli up on Lennys' back and took him to their cave. They set him down in the warmest corner and lay around him providing more warmth. Patty licked his wounds clean and they all stayed with him through the night.
Eli was in so much pain that he felt numb, so numb that he felt no pain.
He finally decided to open his eyes, everything was dark, he wasn't sure if his eyes were actually open or not, he blinked a few time just to make sure. He hadn't known what had happened after he hit the tree, he remembered some murmuring and faint shuffles but couldn't connect them. He lifted his head searching around, trying to figure out where he was. Eli was getting too hot and sweaty in here.
He saw his parents and siblings sleeping around him peacefully. He tried hard not to wake them this time as he walked out of the cave, into the cool breezy air. He was amazed that he didn't stumble over anyone this time. Eli looked up at the night sky, staring into the moon, trying to get his vision back completely. The weak wolf decided to go for a walk, 'they don't want me here' he thought to himself.

Chapter Four: BAAKO'S PACK------------Tuesday morning

Baako wanted to go out on one of his exciting journeys. He was always gone for days, especially when they just move to some place new. He's always out with search patrol, their duty is to make sure the land around them is safe while Baako just tags along for the adventure. He always loves to expand his knowledge of the land. No one minded much as long as he didn't get into any trouble, which rarely he did. But this time Baako asked to go alone so he can find the amazing things before the search squad.
"I won’t be gone for so long this time," Baako pleaded with the alpha, Daxis.
"Son, I don't know about this, there could be so many dangers out here," He replied.
"C'mon, I've done it a million times before! Just let me do this, just once?" He begged.
"Son, we haven't searched this place yet, I really don't think..." Daxis was cut off by Baako's next words. He was getting so irritated, but Daxis stayed calm.
"I'm NOT your son!" Baako yelled, "So stop calling me that!" Baako ran off, he didn't want to talk to him about it anymore. He just left for his adventure, ignoring the alphas' warning or concern.
It was true.
 Daxis was not his father, no matter how much he wanted to be. Baako was found by Daxis when he was only a pup, Daxis figured that Baako simply wandered off, away from his family but what he didn't know was the pups' pack that was being attacked by another clan. Daxis searched everywhere for the lost pups' family but only found the few wolves who were survivors left over from the fight. Hundreds were slaughtered, including the pups’ parents and their original alpha.
Since Daxis' mate had recently died before giving birth, he swore he'd never love again but he did get lonely, so, instead he created his own pack with the pups' left over clan. It's just small enough for the pack to continuously move every season. Daxis adopted Baako as his son, but Baako has never accepted his request of having a new father.
Baako felt as if he was betraying his family by allowing someone else to be his father. It hurt him when Daxis called him by the false implication. Baako did appreciate that Daxis looked after him and cared for him all these years but he'd never allow Daxis to be more than a grateful friend.
Daxis watched over Baako as he ran away. He called over to his search patrol.There were only three wolves who made up this patrol, not including Baako.
"Follow