Wolves Of The Ravine (abandoned)

Chapter 13

Ferone had done nothing but training and errands for the past few sunturns. He didn't even get to explore more of the territory with Brincel.

Ferone made his way to the third den, Tyun had asked him to deliver what seemed like a bundle of green and yellow to Oryan; the only medicine wolf in the pack. The third den was sheltered by an overhang of moss and ivy and was located near the heart of the camp.

"Excuse me." Ferone awkwardly called as he pushed through the entrance.

A white she-wolf with extraordinary silver splotches stirred and turned to face him, her eyes were amber and her muzzle had turned slightly grey by age, Ferone guesses she was Oryan."Oh hello, you're that wolf that joined a few sunturns ago." She coldly greeted. "Thank you for the marigold, I was looking for that."

A spark hit Ferone, he had almost forgotten about Marigold; the small dog who lovingly looked over him. Ferone shook his head, he was a ravine wolf now, Marigold was better off believing that he went to the place she called heaven. "Is there anything else you want me to do?" Ferone offered, dismissing the thought.

"Tell that fool Tyun that I need some cobwebs, they should be all over the new bit of territory." Oryan barked, Ferone thought he saw a hint of amusement in her eyes.

"Okay, I'll go do that." Ferone reassured, flicking his tail in farewell before exiting the den.

Ferone noticed Tyun resting by Dremre, the she-wolf's belly had grown slightly bigger. "Tyun, Oryan wants some cobwebs." He called.

"Sorry Ferone, but I need to go hunting with Eclipse later, you can take someone else with you." Tyun growled while yawning, Ferone refrained from letting himself snort, he decided to take Brincel with him.

Ferone checked the sixth den, Brincel wasn't there, nor was he near the prey pile or the slope. "Are you looking for something?" A familiar call made Ferone jump, he saw Rift standing behind him, her green eyes piercing into his fur.

"Oh yeah, have you seen Brincel?" Ferone awkwardly asked.

"He's already in the grasslands with Eclipse, they'll be hunting the whole day." Rift informed. "Did you need something?"

Ferone nodded. "Oryan told me to get some cobwebs, but Tyun's busy."

"I'll come with you, you haven't left since you started doing an Omega's job." Rift necessitated.

"Thanks." Ferone gratefully barked, he would've hated to go alone. The pair made their way to the narrow opening, like Brincel, Rift seemed used to the sheer heights.

"You'll get used to walking around here, the ground is actually really supportive, it can hold the weight of our paws." Rift reassured, as if she could read his thoughts.

"You mentioned something about an Omega earlier." Ferone noted, changing the topic.

"An Omega is the lowest ranked wolf, they carry out chores and errands, but we haven't had one since our last one died." Rift explained.

"How did he die?" Ferone dared to ask. He saw a shiver run down Rift's back.

"He died saving Alpha, a truly noble death." Rift sighed. "It wasn't that long ago, it was the over the new territory; the place we're going to now."

Ferone felt a slight pang of grief, despite the fact he never met the previous Omega. "Alpha, I advise you to appoint a right claw wolf soon." Ferone was surprised when he heard Eclipse's voice, he couldn't see the she-wolf anywhere around him.

"I don't need one, what's the point of having a wolf who'd die protecting another? It's still a loss." Alpha's deep growl sounded. Ferone blinked, this was like the time where he had to evacuate in the territory beneath the camp; he could hear voices from afar.

"Ferone, we're here." Rift's voice awoke Ferone from his eavesdropping. "You almost fell off too."

"Oh, sorry." Ferone mumbled in embarrassment. The new territory was the same as it was when he visited with Brincel.

"Thank the spirit wolves, there are a whole lot of cobwebs just over there." Rift barked, pointing her tail to the other side of the clearing. Ferone bounded after Rift as she made her way towards the silver sheened webs, but half-way, she stopped.

"Ferone do you smell that?" Rift hissed, her teeth bared. Ferone sniffed the air, it was the same stench as the Parnes.

"The-"

"Parnes." Rift finished. No sooner than she finished speaking, two wolves emerged from the shadows. One of them was Starling.