can have.’

Saffron who was standing beside Sage playfully nudged him but Sage didn’t say anything as he looked at Blaez intent on catching every word he said.

Looking at the worried looks of everyone but Saffron Blaez smiled for a moment, ‘Don’t look so glum everyone we might as well enjoy ourselves while we do this.’ Blaez put his head down to the ground in playful position as he showed his pearly white teeth ‘Who wants to try and pin me first?’ All the wolves looked at each other but Saffron instantly jumped at the chance and jumped forward.

The two wolves circled each other for a moment before Saffron leapt at Blaez who easily dodged to the side as Saffron grumbled to herself but didn’t lose concentration. Lunging again at Blaez Saffron missed again as she frowned.

‘First lesson Saffron, your opponent doesn’t stand still…’ Blaez smirked at Saffron who didn’t look to happy as the wolves watching seemed to laugh quietly. ‘Try again…’


‘I see training is coming along quite nicely.’ Torren nodded at a wolf who walked up to him as the wolves behind him were all practice fighting with each other. ‘No other wolf will be able to match our speed, strength and power.’ The wolf said holding his head up a high hoping he had impressed Torren.

‘Now listen to me Tackon underestimation is our worst enemy so I want you to make sure these wolves are ready. I want a clean victory our new land is at risk and I will not let Blaez take it away from me.’ Tacken quickly nodded as he ran to check on a few wolves as Torren watched the practice session.

One of Torren’s pups crept up to him and leapt on his tail biting it playfully with his sharp little teeth. Turning to look at his pup Torren smiled as he picked him up and put the pup down in front of him so he could see the wolves practicing.

‘Soon my son you will be one of these warriors…’ The small pup stood up tall as Torren smiled to himself knowing that if such loyalty came from a tiny pup then his pack will have no trouble in defeating the Blaez and the others.


The sun had set by the time Blaez and the others were winding up their training session for the day. Watching over everyone Blaez smiled at their progress but he couldn’t help but wonder where they really ready or did they jus think they were? The last two times Blaez had come against Torren he had beaten him quite easily and although Blaez wasn’t scared of him a pit deep inside worried constantly.

Looking over at his son who didn’t even know he was his father Blaez watched him with a smile as Saffron was trying to teach him a few tricks but Sage didn’t seem to be getting them much to the irritation of Saffron.

Konnor was trying to be funny as Azure tried to ignore him while she worked on her quick reactions and Akela and Keaton had already finished and were now sitting down and talking to each other. All the other wolves in the small group where either settling down for the night or practicing fighting with another member just as excited.

Night slowly walked up to Blaez and sat down beside him his tail wagging from side to side as he watched the wolves in front of him wanting nothing more to join in. Looking down at the small Shangkai pup Blaez bite his lip for a moment before bending down and asking. ‘Do you miss your family?’ Blaez asked as the young pup looked up at him.

‘I…never knew my father and my mother was taken away after I was born and I haven’t seen my siblings since you rescued me…’ Night said sadly as Blaez smiled down at him.

‘You can return to your pack any time to like, we are by no means keeping you here.’ Blaez said. By no means was he or the others keeping him here if he asked they would take him home

‘No, I like it here with you.’ Night said moving closer to Blaez who looked down at Night looking shocked it seemed as though he was looking up to him like a father figure. Looking over at Sage Blaez smiled to him self for a moment but didn’t say anything as more stars started to appear in the sky behind them.

Part 7
The weeks dragged on and both sides worked all the time into preparing for the oncoming battle, each knew it would happen by the end of summer but none knew when exactly, all they knew was that it would be soon.

It was nearing the end of summer and the nights began to grow colder which told Blaez that soon he had to gather his friends and prepare them for a battle that even he wasn’t sure they could win.

As the sun began to set Blaez knew that it was now or never and slowly he walked in front of everyone and they turned to look at him, each with hope gleaming in their eyes.

‘It is nearing the end of Summer and the ice bridge will be forming very soon so it is now or never that we start our assault on the Shangkai pack.’ Blaez looked out towards his pack lands, ‘They have ruled out lands, killed our family and friends and now finally it is time for us to take it all back from them. I’m not going to fool around and say that we’ll all make it or even that we’ll succeed, all I can say that because we are fighting for the land which was once ours it gives us more of a chance then those Shangkai wolves will ever have because we want it more.’

All the wolves looked at each as though the thought of them not seeing each other had only just entered their minds and for some the hope in their eyes seemed to dim slightly.

Akela slowly stepped forward beside Blaez and looked at all the wolves whom had followed her leadership throughout the passing two years and she smiled softly at them before sighing. ‘I never knew that this time two years ago my pack would be killed and that I would be in charge of such a strong group of fighters but for the final battle I think that I need to pass over my crown that I have worn over to the Blaez who has been my unofficial Beta Male.’

Blaez looked up at Akela and looked shocked for a moment, ‘If it hadn’t been for you I would never have survived the first day back here in my old land and besides…’ Blaez turned to his fellow wolves ‘…I am no more in charge of your decisions then any one else should be, we are all equal here and if we survive this is how it will stay. Now please enjoy our last night of peace.’ Blaez finished and looked at everyone who smiled weakly up at their leaders as they slowly dispersed in to small groups.


Konnor and Azure walked over to a small area and looked up at the stars as Konnor chuckled slightly to himself. ‘Remember before we left how I made you come with me?’ Konnor said turning to Azure who blushed under her coat as she nodded.

‘You wouldn’t leave me alone.’ She laughed.

‘If I had known what we would have gone through I would never have let you come along.’ Looking away from Azure Konnor sighed, but Azure simply smiled as she nuzzled him making him turn back around and look at her with a smile on his face.

‘If I had never come I would have never known the real Konnor.’ Both wolves smiled as they sat close beside each other and looked up at the stars in the sky.


Shutting his eyes trying to fall asleep Sage didn’t notice as Saffron walked up beside him and sat down making him look up at her.

‘Please no more training I need some rest for tomorrow.’ Sage said putting his head back on his paws.

‘I’m not here for more training it’s not all I do you know.’ Saffron laughed to herself. ‘I’m more worried about you that’s all…’ Sage suddenly sat up and frowned but didn’t say anything as she continued, ‘...you don’t seem to want to fight and we’ll be up against the Shangkai wolves tomorrow.’

‘So what don’t you think I can protect myself?’ Sage said standing up and looking away from Saffron. ‘I don’t think you should give yourself so much credit yourself.’ With that Saffron frowned and both wolves walked away from each other.


Blaez was lying down near the entrance to the shallow cave as Akela walked up and laid down beside him making him turn around and look at her.

‘I have a surprise for you.’ Blaez smirked at Akela who raised an eyebrow as he quickly padded over to some nearby rocks and picked up the diamond he’d take from Luna’s Cave all those weeks ago, he had hid it as soon as he had returned hoping to surprise Akela with at the right time. Walking back over he put it down in front of Akela as he laid back down beside her.

‘Blaez it looks so beautiful it’s like one of the stars in the sky.’ Akela said looking up at the stars which shone above her.

‘A beautiful jewel for a beautiful wolf…’ Blaez said looking at Akela who blushed madly under her fur.

‘Would you think any less of me if I told you I was scared about tomorrow.’ Akela said sounding unsure as she looked at Blaez who simply smiled.

‘I don’t think one wolf here tonight can claim to not be scared and if they did they would be lying.’

The cool crisp night flew