Dingo © Dark Paws

Pikatti © Dark Paws

Fuego © Dark Paws

Dingo was led to a dark cave. Pikatti stopped outside.

“Well on you go,” she looked at him.

“Uh… ok,” Dingo peered in. It was dark inside but he could just make out the shape of a large wolf. Dingo slowly stepped in.

“Who’s there?” came a gruff voice.

The wolf was almost twice the size of Dingo and he had a reddish - tan coat. Down his right eye was a scar, he had two more on his muzzle and another down his left shoulder. Dingo winced.

“I am Dingo,” he looked him straight in the eye, trying to be brave.

“Ah the mutt who wishes to join the pack,” Fuego gave a brief laugh.

“Yes I do and I am part wolf,” Dingo replied.

Fuego raised his eyebrows, “Indeed,” he fixed his green eyes on him, “what is your interest in becoming a pack member?”

“My… my owner abandoned me…” Dingo trailed off.

“I see, so you need protection?”

“Well yes and I just don’t fit in with dogs, I just don’t feel right having to follow orders. I want to be free.”

“Hmm… well since I am not an unkind wolf and I can’t leave you out here to die I will let you stay, although I’m not sure how popular this decision will be with the pack…” Fuego frowned.

“I’ll prove myself! Anything!” Dingo cried. He really wanted to join the pack now.

“Okay Dingo, I’ll let you join but remember you have to follow all of the pack rules,”

“I will, I will!” Dingo almost squealed with glee.

“Okay well I’ll show the rest of the pack tomorrow but for now we must rest,” Fuego yawned, “Pikatti you show him where he is to sleep for tonight,” he nodded to where she was still patiently waiting.

“I will Fuego,” she nodded back, “come Dingo,” and she walked off.

“I’m coming!” he ran to catch up with her.

She led him to a nice shaded patch under a huge oak tree.

“Go to sleep, you will be up early tomorrow to learn everything we do in the pack,” and with that she lay down and closed her eyes.

Dingo looked up at the starry night sky. The moon was not out. He wondered where his brothers and sisters were right now. He sighed and lay down. He was tired after the day’s events and very hungry. With a yawn he fell into a deep sleep.

To be continued…