"Hey," he panted. "Look, dude, there's only one top dog in these woods. Me. You bring your little playmates back here again, me and the crew will kick your tails up between your ears. Got it?"

Fang was about to growl a protest when Angel nudged him. "Let's go," she whispered in his ear, casting worried glances toward Blitz.

Fang snorted, dragging his gaze away from the female's eyes and to Blitz. "Fine."

He turned to go.

Blizzard rounded on the female. "And you," he snapped furiously. "Next time you miss a chance to pummel that Golden Bozo, you're outta the crew for good. Capiche?"

Fang glanced back to see what her answer would be, heart pounding strangely.

The girl looked away.

"Lilac." Blitz snapped her name. "You got it?"

"Whatever." Lilac muttered. "Yeah."

Fang wouldn't admit it as they walked away, but his thoughts swam with thoughts of the female pup. Lilac. So that was her name. He let a crooked smile appear as they made their way out of the woods and back to Jim Dear and Darling's spot on the beach. Here we go again.

To be continued in Vacation: Part 2...