I’m trying," huffed Rachel.

 

"Doesn't sound like it," joked Hung.

 

 "Well you try being a dog that wasn't raised in the woods. All I know is little things that my Step-Dad taught

me," snapped Rachel.

 

"Snappy," smiled Hung, "So which way it your home?"

 

"It to the west...I think," sighed Rachel.

 

"You think? How can you not know where you live?"

 

"I lived with humans my whole life. Dogs count on them for shelter. We were born and raised in one place that we never leave," answered Rachel.

 

"Then how did you get this far?"

 

"I'm a sled dog."

 

"A what?" sniffed Hung.

 

“Me and team members of other dogs pull a wooden thing that carries special items for humans," said Rachel.

 

"Why do you guys help humans? All they do is terrorizing us wolves," growled Hung.

 

"Not all humans are like that. There are also some humans that hurt dogs and other animals that humans have. Plus these humans help raise us when we were puppies and they give us a home," explained Rachel.

 

                Hung didn't say anything to that. He hasn't really met any humans so he can't judge them. He just turned west and started walking. He was just going to get her out of this pack territory and onto the next. He couldn't abandon his family and pack. Hung perked up his ears. He heard something behind him and Rachel. Hung looked around and saw a crack in between a small hill. Hung turned around and grabbed Rachel by her scruff in pulled her into the crack with him. Rachel tried to protest and was starting to growl.

 

“Shush someone is coming," whispered Hung.

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                Rachel wasn't sure if she should trust Hung, but he was a wolf. Balto told her that wolves always keep their promise. Rachel didn't like the crack that they hid in. She was way too close to Hung then she would like to be. Rachel tried to keep a growl from coming out of her throat. Before she knew it she heard a wolf walking by.

 

"Why do we have to look for Hung?"

 

"Like Kona said, you are his sister and I am his best friend, we know him more than anyone else."

 

"Birk, you are just happy to be out and about."

 

"Yes I am."

 

                As their voices died down Rachel could feel Hung calming down. Rachel was getting impatient because clearly those wolves were far gone.

 

"What's the hold up?" growled Rachel.

 

"Just making sure that they are far away," answered Hung.

 

"They are, now let’s go!"

 

                Hung rolled his eyes and started to move. Rachel thought that she could move out easily, but she was wrong. She got stuck and looked at Hung and for a while there noses touched. Hung looked expressionless at Rachel. Rachel felt really embarrassed. She moved her head away quickly and looked around. Hung got out and Rachel followed.

 

"Since my pack is looking for me I should head back," said Hung.

 

"What? We only traveled for about fifteen minutes!" Rachel responded.

 

 "I know, but you need to be safe. Keep heading that way and there is a River. Stay by the River and don’t leave

It. When you are there wait for me. I will be there soon," said Hung.

 

"B-but, I uh..." Rachel didn't know why she wanted him with her so bad, "Okay, Fine."

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                Hung walked away from Rachel and towards his packs hide out. He needs to help them get settled in to the winter grounds. On his way Hung captured some rabbits and birds to make it look like he was hunting all that time. His pack came into view and he saw his sister and friend returning. Hung took his catch and gave some to his mother and the puppy Kur. He looked around and saw his father walking up to him.

  

 "I see you went hunting," said Kona looking right into Hungs bright blue eyes.

 

"Yeah. I couldn't really sleep last night so when the sun came up I went. Sorry that I didn't come to you first," apologized Hung.

 

                "I use to be just like you Hung. If you don't want to tell me the truth, fine. But I expect you to still keep up with your pack duties or you'll be getting a lecture from me and Brigian," huffed Kona walking off towards Brigian.

 

                Hung was shocked that his father knew that he was lying. Hung did sleep peaceful last night and he was wide awake. That was probably obvious. His father’s nose also isn't as strong as it uses to be, so it might not have detected Rachel's smell. Hung took a deep breath and turned to his mother.

 

 “So who is this girl?" his mother, Keo, smiled.

 

 'What girl?" Hung said dumb-founded.

 

"I can smell a girl on you. My nose is lots better than your fathers. I can also tell that she is not from this pack, or any pack really. Is she a loner?" smiled Keo.

 

"Yeah who is she?"

 

                Hung turned around to see his sister sitting behind him," Mother, Mari, I am seeing no girl. Let alone a

Loner."

 

"Whatever you say big brother, I can smell her on you," laughed Mari walking away.

 

"B-but, I am no-,"

 

"You don't have to tell us yet young man, but I expect to meet her soon," smiled his mother.

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                Rachel waded in the shallow water. It felt good on her fur washing the blood and cleaning the scratches from when she fell off the cliff. A silent tear fell down her face. What will she do know? Her friends were dead. All dead. She snuffled a little and remembered that the musher was still alive. That is good at least. Rachel looked up at the stars, the ones she could see any way. It wasn't totally dark yet, but it still looked very pretty.

 

                Rachel looked behind her for some shelter. There was a tree narled together making a den like place. She shook herself dry and laid in the den. She thought it would be a good idea to get some rest before she and Hung headed off. Rachel put her head down and fell asleep instantly.

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                Hung sat next to his father during the clan meeting. Usually he sat near the Omega, but for some reason his father wanted him to sit next to him. Hung watched his pack mates as they settled down. His mother near the den making sure Kur didn't get in any trouble while the meeting went on.

  

                "My fellow family. This is our first meeting on our winter territory. I am sorry that we had to leave here sooner then we use to. But I have a big surprise for my son. Hung. You will be going on the Aging hunt. Once you complete the Aging hunt you will be taking in your little sister Kur as an apprentice."

 

    "Father! Really?" asked Hung with his tail wagging like a little pup.

 

    "First you should start acting like an adult, not a pup," growled Brigain stepping on Hungs tail.

 

                Hung gave Brigain a dirty look, even though he knew he was no match for the Beta just yet. Hung stopped wagging his tail and looked back at his father.

 

"Hung. You will be living by yourself for a month. You will be hunting and fending yourself. You cannot have any help from your fellow pack mates. Although me or you mother will be stopping by to check on how you are doing."

 

"I will do my best, sir," said Hung bowing his head.

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                Rachel laid down on the ground watching the sun go up. She wondered what was taking Hung such a long time to get pack. She was defiantly not a patient girl. Probably something she goes from her real father. Rachel growled

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