Just follow my scent trail

Thrya
The grey she wolf walked along keeping watch for any prey as she headed towards the Draugar boarder. Her head still felt conflicted about the whole mess the Vultures has stirred. But she would try and tell someone from Nahimana’s pack that their alpha was alive, as well as the rest of the message she was asked to tell them.

Thrya went to step into Draugar’s territory. She hesitated, her front paw hovering above the invisible barrier on the ground. The last time she had wondered into Draugar was pure accident, lost in thought. She was lucky not have been attacked, ending up so close near the pups. Now her pack had captured one of theirs. No, that would not be wise, she thought. Even though she could defend herself against one or two wolves. It was best not give them an excuse to attack.

She turned around and walked over to sit under the shade of a tree. Safe in neutral territory. She would wait to see if anyone would come close to the boarder. Thrya looked around. A smile crept on her face as her eyes spotted some big horn far away. Maybe if someone didn’t come in an hour or so she could lure them out.

Hathem
Hathem lay deep in one of the many dens in the Draugar territory. The night before had been a long one. Meeting with a familiar female, arguing and getting lost. He mannaged to make it home around the hours of first day light. His body ached, and his heart as well. He had left the territory insearch of his alpha and came home empty handed.

He now lay in an uncomfortable position, snoring loudly. And looking content with his sleep after being awake for nearly 24 hours. He had only been able to chatch an hour or two of the uninterrupted sleep.

He knew before hand that there was always a posabilty of being rudely awakened by small paws all over his body. A few barks and tuggs on the ears. Living with children had its problems. He’d handle them easy, even in his cranky state. But if it had been an adult, or something else. They’d better watch out.

Thrya
Two hours had gone by and no one from Draugar had showed up yet. Thrya paced back and forth along the invisible border. If no one was nearby it would be pointless killing prey to attract them. Her eyes scanned the rock formation, where beyond them the Draugar dens lay. She bit her lip, looking towards her territory and Draugar’s. She sighed deeply and stepped into Draugar territory. Heading towards the main den site.  


The plan was to find someone, tell them the message and get out as fast as possible. Simple. On top of the ridge, Thrya did her best to stay out of sight and up wind. She looked around for any signs of life. It was oddly quiet and there was a patch work of many caves. Everyone must be inside, she thought. She flicked her tail anxiously. Picking a cave full of wolves would not end well. She took a deep breath and headed towards the nearest one.
Thrya peaked her head into the closest den. A strong scent of wolf hit her nose. A male. She scanned the cave looking for the source of the scent. There! Towards the back, in the darkness she could see the outline of the rise and falls of a wolf’s chest as they lay sleeping. “Hello?” She whispered.

Hathem
Hathem awoke slightly to the soft whisper of hello echoing through the den. The voice was recognizable. Although he figured it might have been one of the pups. In his tired and sluggish awakening he murmured slightly, "Come in."

He stretched his paws out, yawning softly and opening his eyes. He didn't feel like he was ready to start the day. But if anyone needed him, he would be there. He slowly sat himself up awaiting the sight of the wolf who called into the den. "What is the matter?
" He called out beginning to stand up.

Thrya
The male wolf in the cave stirred awake, and had said come in. Odd Thrya thought. This pack must really have a lot of members where everyone is not familiar with anyone. If a stranger willingly walked into Vulture’s territory, they would be known straight away. She shrugged the thought off. Most likely this wolf was very tired.

Thrya hesitated for a moment. She turned her head around the cave, eyes scanning for any possibility of a trap. Satisfied, she stepped into the cave. Glad she wouldn’t be spotted by anyone in the pack straight away. She looked the male up and down and politely nodded in his direction. “Greetings. I have a message for your pack, from your Alpha.”


Hathem
“What the.” He julted awake seeing the face of the stranger. His head slightly grazing the top of the den as he stood up quickly. “Ow!” He shook his head slightly and growled to the trespasser.

His growl stopped as his mind registered what she had said. “Nahimana..” his eyes soften a little hearings the stranger mention her. “Where is she! Is she ok! D-did she have the pups.” His mind bursted with questions for himself and for the pack. Many were worried for her heath.

He tried to focus more. He figured the stranger knew just little of her health and status. And it was foolish to give such a hope from a stranger. “You said you have a message. Please there is no time to waist. Walk with me and speak.” His anticipated something to the effect of help, or a location to find her. He walked out of the den site. The lift stung his eyes a bit. “Ugh.”


Thrya
The she wolf took a hasty step back from the male’s sudden movements and the look of realization that she was a stranger lit his eyes. The male had gotten up so fast that he had hit his head. She bit her tongue to try and snuffle a laugh. Though she didn’t have to bite it for long as worry took over her humour as the male started growling towards her.  

Thrya relaxed a little bit as the male’s eyes softened at Nahimana’s name.  “Well she is alive. But when I saw her she didn’t look so good.” She said worriedly. Thrya tilted her head and nodded in the direction of the neutral grounds that she had travelled from. “She is out there somewhere in neutral territory in a cave.” She went to smile to answer the third question but abruptly stopped herself, remembering the sight of the three little lifeless bodies. “And yes she had the pups”. She said with a lower voice.

Thrya carefully followed the hasty male outside, careful not to step too close to him. Unlike him though, she was prepared for the bright daylight. She looked towards him, keeping her eyes out of the sunlight. “Well that pretty much was the message. She asked me to tell someone in the pack that she is alive. Though she asked me not to tell you exactly where she is. Oh and also that someone named Hathem was to act as beta until she gets back.” She sighed in relief, her job was done. Though her eyes stayed on the male, curious to see how he would take the message.



Hathem

In the mists or his questions and inner thinking he heard Hathem. He glanced back at the strange wolf. He gave a slight glare. Was that a joke? He thought to himself. But how could it be, this wolf knew nothing of anyone in this pack. He sighed softly easing his gaze on her.

“I did not know she had that much faith in me.” He said calmly looking away from the wolf and back at the land. He shook his head. “I should get a search team ready to find her and the pups to bring them home.” He started mumbling plans to himself almost forgetting the messenger.

He remembered her for a second and turned back. “Thank you for the message, it has been reserved to the right wolf.” He bowed his head thankfully to the wolf. “If you need to stay and rest here for a few hours you are more than welcome, but please don’t stay past that. The pack is already in distress, we don’t need you accidentally being attacked.” He was truthful in his words. Only he knew the stranger was there and didn’t want her hurt.

Thrya

Thrya just shrugged her shoulders at his comment, “That is what she said. Well congrats on the job promotion.”  At his reaction, Thrya made a mental note that this wolf’s name must be the Hathem that Nahimana had mentioned.

Her ears perked up at his mumblings about a search party. “I can’t tell you exactly where she is, but if you are quick enough. You can follow my scent trail.” Well it was true, she had promised not to say where the alpha was. But If Nahimana’s pack found her by tracking, then she still had keep her word while trying to help.

Thrya shook her head at his offer to rest within the Draugar boarder. “Thanks for the offer, but I have spent too much time here already.” Thrya flicked her tail nervously as she glanced around looking for signs of the other pack mates the male had mentioned. She looked up the path where she had come from. With job done she could go now. She turned to look back at the male, “Farewell and good luck Hathem.” And with that Thrya quickly sprinted passed the male, up the rocks. Heading out of Draugar territory back towards home.