Beauran Book 2 ~ The Return. {Wolf Story}

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The last chapter celebrates a wedding. But whos..?

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{*puts on thinking cap* hm..}

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Oh yeah!!! Another chapter!!! Only one to go after this! I've finished the book btw, so book 3 is on it's way!

Home at Last
The sun was rising. Water droplets dripped from the snow on the trees as they came to the forest near the Hunting Grounds. The ones where Gaze taught pups to hunt. The pack was shaded by the mountains of Beauran.
Twilight’s heart fluttered like an insect. She was home. Just outside the tunnel leading into the valley. It had been a long journey too. Her paws were numb from snow and her throat was sore. But it was worth it. After staying at the Shadow Lands for about two weeks, this was heaven.
The pack was led into the tunnel. The pups walked in a group, and Shadow and Moon were nervously looking around. Rain had ridden on Twilight’s back the whole way, not liking the wet snow at all.
“Are we there yet?” she asked. Twilight giggled.
“Almost. Just through this tunnel.” She replied.
“Are there cats in Beauran?”
“No, but you’ll make lots of friends.”
“Are you sure?”
“Positive.”
Soon from up ahead there was a light. Twilight squinted and saw the green and white clearing, and she got nervous. Happy nervous. Home was just steps away. She bounced up and down, excitedly going towards the clearing. As she jiggled, Rain almost fell off her back and dug her claws into Twilight’s skin.
“Ow!” she yelped.
“Oh, sorry!” apologised Rain, retracting her claws. Twilight was fascinated by how cats could do that. Wolves couldn’t retract their claws.
Moments later light met her eyes. A bright, morning sun beamed down at them, seeming happier in their beautiful valley. The clearing glittered with white snow, and the trees of the forest were green and bright.
How Twilight missed her home! The mountains were forest-covered, the clearings had grass. The rivers were small and rocky and the ground was soft. Everything was the opposite in the hell they had just camped in.
Shadow came up beside Twilight. “This… is Beauran?” she said in awe, gazing about the place. It was as though she’d never seen something like it before. “Its beautiful!”
“Yep. Home.” Said Copaci beside her.
“We get to live here?” said Rain, putting her front paws on Twilight’s head to get a good look at everything. In a moment there was a big bark from the front of the pack, and the pups went forward to see.
Guapo stood before his pack, side-by-side with Dahlia. He looked down proudly at them from a big rock at the edge of the clearing. “Home at last!” he cried. He let out a howl and his pack followed. Twilight lifted her head and released it, letting her voice shout. It was the most beautiful sound in the world.

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After even more walking, the pack soon reached the great pond in its clearing. As they entered it, they were greeted by many wolves.
They were practically trampled. Wolf after wolf came forward to see their loved ones, licking, hugging and rolling on the grass. Pups leapt onto their parents, mates onto their mates, friends onto their friends. Storm parted with the pups to bolt off with her little pack. Moon bounded off to join them. Shadow stayed, not wanting to get caught up with them. Rain hid in Twilight’s neck fur, afraid of the wolves. But that wasn’t going to happen. Twilight winked at Copaci and he came forward, grabbing the cat by her scruff. She kicked and yowled, but he set her down. She stood there, back arched and eyes wide.
“Make some friends!” said Twilight with a smile.
“They’re all wolves!” yowled Rain, trying to climb back onto her. She just moved out of the way.
“Who cares. Go find some puppies. They’ll love you! How about those ones?” Copaci said, nodding to Reina’s puppies.
“Yeah, love to eat me.” Mumbled Rain, before stalking over to them.
“Hey!” a voice suddenly said. They all looked over to see Gaze, Tune, Guapo and Dahlia. There were three, strong-looking guards with them, and draped over their backs were Rai and Ihaka. They must be strong. The pups approached them. “We’re going up to the cave. Come on.”
“Why..?” asked Twilight.
“Just, come on. We need to heal up Rai.” Said Gaze. Merlia and Twilight looked at each other, before nodding. The group followed the adults and they set off through the trees of the clearing.
They emerged into the gardens, wonderfully full of winter snow. Already some wolves were out of the Pond clearing and walking around, meeting up with friends and family. They kept walking and soon arrived at the stone steps. Guapo led them up and they came to the first room, protected by guards. They smiled politely at their Alpha, letting them pass.
They walked across the room and turned into the tunnel at the side. The pack walked down to a room, not the one where they pup-sat a while back. The guards carefully sat, letting the two unconscious wolves slide to the ground.
Twilight rushed over to Rai. His wound was still bleeding horridly, and she immediately licked it. But as she did so, a guard came over.
“Here.” He said in a deep, gruff voice. In his mouth he held a little cup made of mud. Inside was a strange-coloured liquid. It was bluish-green.
“What are you doing?” demanded Twilight. The wolf ignored her. Instead her father spoke.
“It’s a special medicine. It’s made of the rarest flowers, dried, crushed and soaked in water. We then take out the bits that we don’t need and we get this! It heals bad wounds.” He explained. She stared at the beautiful liquid in awe.
The wolf bent down and tipped the cup very carefully. A few tiny blue drops feel from it and seeped into Rai’s wound. Twilight didn’t see any difference immediately. She had never seen medicine before, but Tune had told her about it.
When he was finished, the guards stepped away and bowed to Guapo. Twilight immediately ran up and lay next to Rai. She didn’t lick his cut, in case the medicine made her sick. Which was a bit strange, considering what it was for.

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Se hadn’t noticed she’s dosed off, But Twilight awoke with a start as Gaze gave her a nudge. She looked up suddenly.
“Time to go.” He said.
“But, Rai…” she said, looking down at the sleeping wolf.
“He stays here. Amiria and Ihaka will stay with him.” Replied Gaze, helping her up. She nodded. She gave Rai one last look, before following her family out the door into the tunnel. They walked up into the main room, crossed it, and began making their way down the steps.
They were finally going to see home again. It had only been a few weeks, but it felt wonderful. Twilight suddenly felt excited again, wanting to bolt back home. But she would waste her energy.
They walked through the snowy gardens, where wolves were still meeting up with each other. The air was crisp and full of noise. They were so at home. Beauran was beautiful. Twilight never wanted to return to the Shadow Lands, and she was going to make sure she wouldn’t.
As they walked along, suddenly Copaci came up beside her. His face looked embarrassed, and he was looking around the gardens nervously. “What?” asked Twilight. Copaci looked at her.
“You, you won’t tell?” he stuttered.
“Tell who?” she asked slyly.
“Um, Krieger. Or Moon. Krieger almost found out. That’s…. that’s why I’m like this.” Twilight narrowed her eyes and a smile came across her face.
“You like someone?” she purred. Copaci coughed.
“Yes.”
“Who?” she pushed. Her face came closer to her brother’s and he looked at the ground.
“Sh…. I like Sh…. Shadow.” He mumbled. Twilight’s mouth fell open. And out came a yelp of laughter.
“Oh my gosh!” she howled, nudging Copaci. “I never, ever, thought you would like someone! And you barely know her!”
“Shut up!” he hissed. But she kept laughing.
“Sorry! That’s just… you?! Ha!”
Copaci looked offended. “It’s not that funny…”
“No, it’s not that… it’s just…. You! You’re not like that!” howled Twilight.
“Yes, yes very funny!” said Copaci, before stalking off.
Twilight continued her giggling, all the way home.

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Aww copaci is in love!

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Ooo! And next chapter's coming! Like, just now... XD

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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!! LAST CHAPTER!!! With a MASSIVE twist at the end.

A Year Later

The crowd buzzed happily. Noise of happy, babbling wolves was all around, mingling with the scent of Spring blossoms in the trees. All through the garden wolves stood, all on their best behaviour. Fur was smoothed, paws were cleaned, and tails were fluffed. Little she-wolves wore flowers behind their ears, he-wolves wore weaved grass neck-bands.
Twilight stood with Rai at the end of the garden, three feathers behind her left ear and wide leather bands on her ankles. Her tail was fluffed to perfection and it curled neatly over her back. Rai had never looked this neat – around his ankles he had gold bands and a silver one around his neck.
The two of them stood upon a large stone structure, with big gem-encrusted rocks for decoration. A rope of beautiful blue flowers was strung between the trees above their heads. An aisle went from the stone platform all the way to the steps of the Alpha’s cave.
At the very top of the platform at the back stood Guapo and Dahlia. Rai and Twilight were on one side on a lower step, and on the other side was Copaci and Shadow.
Suddenly there was silence. The crown stopped talking and everyone looked down the aisle. At the very end they heard a loud, musical howl, and the immense pack gasped when two stags began walking down the steps of the cave.
In their antlers were flowers, leaves and vines. They wore beautiful silver armour around their necks and legs. They walked with a feel of majesty, their heads held high and their tails low. It was amazing.
When they had walked a quarter way down the aisles, two more came down the steps. Little she-wolves. In their mouths they carried cleverly woven baskets, filled with pretty red petal. As they bounced down behind the stags they swung their heads around, causing the petals to fly everywhere.
But suddenly, from at the end of the aisle was another howl. A lot louder and longer. The crowd of wolves eagerly looked up to see two wolves at the top of the steps. They looked absolutely stunning.
Merlia was dressed in a magnificent, glittering gown woven from the softest grass. They had put tiny gems in the grass to make it shine. The dress wasn’t green but white, for the grass had dried out so much it had turned that colour. Around her neck was a stunning necklace of dark amethysts, strung onto thin, bendy wood instead of horse-hair. Her ankles had gold around them, and behind her ears were huge, fluffy, brown feathers. She was an angle.
Ginger was amazing too. He had a full set of armour; head, feet and neck. All beautiful gold. They were encrusted with emeralds, bringing out the brown of his fur.
They both walked down the aisle with beauty and grace. The crowd gasped in astonishment as they passed, and Merlia politely smiled at each of them. Ginger held his chest out and head high, while Merlia was shy and quiet as she glided down the aisle. As they watched, a tiny, ball-shaped bird came and alighted on her head.
In a moment they reached the big stone and the two stepped up onto the top platform before Guapo and Dahlia. They smiled at each other, and Dahlia looked down to hush the crowd. They watched on eagerly.
“Our pack combines here today to celebrate the coming together of these two wolves. The Alpha’s guard Ginger, and Merlia, princess of the Mountains.” Said Dahlia.
“They are the most wonderful wolf couple in Beauran. We are delighted to celebrate their wedding. We do hope they stay together for eternity, and bring pups into our pack.” Said Guapo.
“Ginger, do you promise to keep this she-wolf for all time, heal her wounds, nurture her pups, and treat her with respect?” said Dahlia to Ginger.
“I promise.” He said.
“Merlia, do you promise to love this he-wolf forever, wrap his injuries, nurture your pups, and treat him with respect?” Said Guapo.
“I promise.” Said Merlia. As she said it, one of the little petal-pups came up the steps, holding a onyx and emerald necklace. She came around in front of the Alphas and reached up, draping in over both their necks.
“I now pronounce you mates for life!” said Guapo, and Merlia and Ginger leaned in for a little kiss. As soon as their noses touched the pack howled. It echoed through the garden, in the mountains. A wedded couple.

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The crickets chirped happily. The garden was dark and lit only by two fires; one on was one side, and one on the other. Many wolves has enjoyed themselves way too much, and lay in heaps under trees. Twilight and Rai sat beneath an oak together, with Twilight leaning on his side.
Soon they heard footsteps. They both looked up to see Ginger and Merlia walking towards them. Merlia’s dress looked worn out, just like it’s wearer. She collapsed in a happy heap in the blossom-covered grass.
“Oh, I’ve had such a wonderful time!” she exclaimed. Ginger gave her a big lick on the cheek.
“That’s great!” said Twilight. Before they could have another rest there was another sound from near them, and Skye came bounding over. Blossom, who had grown to be a beautiful doe, followed her happily.
“Oh, I love parties!” she said. The others smiled.
“Hey, where’s Atea?” asked Rai.
“Oh, him?” said Skye. Atea was Skye’s boyfriend. “He’s eating. That wolf is such a pig.” Merlia giggled.
Twilight lay her head again. Rai’s shoulder was comfortable. She closed her eyes and relaxed her body. The crickets chirped all around and the only other sounds were wolves around the garden being weirdos.
She was about to drift off to sleep. But something didn’t feel right. For some reason she couldn’t sleep. A horrid feeling of wrongness arose in her stomach, and she lifted her head. The others were alarmed.
“Twilight?” said Merlia.
“There’s something wrong.” Replied Twilight, looking around. She could feel it in her bones. She looked up above her and peered through the canopy. The moon stared down at her, happy and bright. But suddenly, out of nowhere, dark, black clouds covered it. It was suddenly cold and darker.
The others gasped. Twilight looked to the side at the fire and it immediately went out. Just like that. No water, no warning. It just collapsed, leaving a pile of glowing ash. And the rest of the pack in the garden had noticed too.
Gaze and Tune charged over to them, as well as Amiria, Ihaka, Simbas and Gem. “What’s happening?” Amiria yelped.
“I… don’t know.” Replied Twilight, looking about frantically. Something was terribly wrong.
Then there was a scream. Merlia yelped and they all leapt up, pricking their ears in the direction it was coming from. There were thundering footsteps and suddenly a wolf leapt through their group, legs flying.
“Run! They’re coming!” she yelped. Twilight looked her father in the eye and they all suddenly took off. Merlia stood on the back of her dress and it tore of her broche, falling to the ground. She stopped to grab it, clearly upset.
“Merlia! Run!” yelped Twilight.
“My dress! My wedding!” she cried. Ginger charged forward and pushed her along, and the group kept running. In a moment they came to the steps of the Alpha’s cave. They were about to run up them when they heard a yell from not far away.
Shining eyes glowed out of the dark. Red, green, yellow, blue and brown. They were big, angry-looking eyes too. Gaze and Ihaka stepped forward and tried to protect their pack. The group cowered behind them. This time, Twilight was really scared.
Then she heard a noise from behind. They all turned to see Guapo, Dahlia, Tuteur and multiple other guards running down the steps. “Stop! How dare you threaten my pack?” snarled Guapo. He bounded off the last few steps and landed with a thud on the grass before the dark eyes.
“Oh, I dare!” snarled a voice. A red pair of eyes came forward, and snarled supported him around.
“Who are you?” growled Dahlia.
“You know me!” purred the voice. It was replied by a growl.
“You’re a red pair of eyes that just appeared in our beautiful gardens!” snarled Guapo, stepping forward. The dark shape didn’t go forward, obviously not wanting to reveal his true self yet. But Twilight noticed a shine on his chest and head. Armour.
“Oh, but you know me well, Guapo.” Said the voice. Guapo’s blue eyes stared in anger. “I’m your old friend, Armik.” There was a gasp. Tune fell onto Gaze, who supported her. Twilight spread her legs to avoid collapsing herself.
“Armik!” snarled a wolf near Guapo. Twilight looked up to see Arick, Tune’s older brother, snarling fiercely. “How did you get here?”
“Oh, well, I’d have to thank a certain Beauranian.” Replied Armik. Some wolves around gasped and looked around. “And she’s your sister.” Arick stumbled. He was caught by Dahlia, who helped him to his feet. Twilight choked and looked at Tune, who was looking taken aback.
“I didn’t tell you!” she growled weakly.
“Yes, you did. In your sleep.” Purred Armik, revealing his body. “It’s amazing what torture can do to people.”

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Yes, it's awesome! Eeep! Merlia got married, what happened when they were alone without the others? I ant to know...*mutters*

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Don't worry... They're fine.