~*~Designer Dogs (Part 21 added 9/19)~*~

[SkySmoke]

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[Thickshake]

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[SkySmoke]

PART 9

Inga’s ears drooped at Mystic’s comment. Mystic tilted her head.

“What’s wrong?”

Inga shook her head.

“Oh, nothing. Sorry. Let’s get going. I’m sure Spring and Twist will be happy to meet you. So will Autumn.”

Mystic followed Inga as she led the way to where Spring and Twist lived. Max hadn’t been kidding when he said it was by the river. They walked down a hill that was shaded by lots of trees and ended up at a flat spot that was literally right next to the river. Mystic saw three wolves down by the river. One she assumed as Autumn because the dog was about the same colors as Fall; deep reds fading to a golden yellow on her legs, chest and stomach. Her tail curled up over her back. Another wolf was what Mystic thought was pure white. It wasn’t until they got closer that she could see the very faint lime green swirls on its coat. The other was various shades of brown and if it wasn’t for the swirl marks on its shoulders and back legs he could have passed as a wild wolf.

“Hi everyone! I brought Mystic down to meet you guys. Max found her this morning.”

All three wolves turned to face them, tails wagging. It was the brown wolf who spoke first.

“Hello! Welcome to the pack. My name is Twist. This is my mate, Spring and our friend Autumn.”

“Hi, nice to meet everyone. I’m Mystic.”

“Wow, your coat is such a pretty shade of blue…you’re almost gray” Spring said softly. Mystic smiled and looked into the most vivid green eyes she had ever seen.

“Thank you. Your eyes are amazing.” Spring leaned against Twist, hiding her face in his shoulder. Mystic turned to Autumn.

“I met your brother Fall this morning. He’s such a cute puppy.”

“Ah, I assumed if you met Max you met Fall, they are attached at the hip. Fall is shy at first, but don’t worry, once he gets to know you he never shuts up.”

“I don’t mind, I think they are both cute. I wasn’t around puppies much when I lived in the city, so I find them amusing.”

“Well, maybe you can help us watch them sometimes.” Inga suggested “After all, you’ll be expected to find your place in the pack soon enough, you might as well try different things.”

“Sure, I’d like that. What do you all do, if you don’t mind me asking?”

“I’m one of the hunters.” Twist answered. “Spring is training with Haven to maybe be a healer, she sometimes helps with the pups as well.”

“You already know Inga and I watch the puppies. We also just pitch in whenever help is needed. I’ve been on a few hunts, but it isn’t really my thing.”

Spring, who was still leaning against Twist, smiled when he mentioned her being a healer. Mystic noticed.

“Spring, how did you start to learn about being a healer? Haven really helped me last night, I think its really cool.”
“Oh…I just…wanted to try something different so I asked her if she thought she could teach me. She said she would try. I just started a few weeks ago in Haven’s spare time. We had to get permission from Black first.”

Mystic roller her eyes at the mention of Black’s name. She didn’t get what the big deal was about him.

“Why is Black so powerful around here? It seems to me he’s just a jerk.”

Autumn laughed at her comment but Inga’s ears drooped again and she mumbled something about having to go back to check on the pups.

“Do you mind if Autumn walks back with you Mystic?”

“Um…no, not at all. Are you okay?”

“Yea, I’m fine. I’ll see you later.”

She muttered and then took off up the hill at a lope. Mystic watched her go then turned back to Autumn.

“Did I say something wrong?”

“No, not really. Not that you would know anyhow. Inga had a crush on Black for a long time.”

“Oh geez, now I feel really stupid.”

“Its not your fault, you just got here. Anyhow, she approached him about being his mate and he turned her down…and wasn’t exactly nice about it. She should have known not to approach him. Alpha’s choose their mate, not the other way around.”

“Still, he didn’t have to be a jerk.”

“No, he didn’t. But..Black is very focused on making the pack stronger. I think he doesn’t want emotions to get in the way of that.”

“How does he plan on making the pack stronger?”

“Well…Actually, that’s probably something that Nitro and Black should fill you in on. I’m sure they will discuss the whole point of the pack with you once you have settled in more.”

“Yea, we really shouldn’t tell you any more than we already have. Its not our place.” Twist said in agreement with Autumn. Mystic sighed and was about to ask something else when a long, loud howl broke the silence. Twist lurched up from the position he had been sitting in and sounded and answering howl that was equally as loud. He turned to Spring and Autumn.

“You guys get inside, and don’t come out until I get back. Mystic, go with them. Hurry up.”

Spring and Autumn quickly hustled into the cave, Mystic hesitated.

“What’s going on?”

“I’m not sure. That howl is a danger signal howl. Everyone who is not a hunter or fighter is supposed to get in a shelter. The hunters and fighters join whoever signaled the first howl. This time it was Black. Just get inside, its not safe to stay outside.” He explained in a hurry then turned and sprinted up the hill. Mystic hesitated then sprinted after him.

[~Sky]

This story just gets better and better!! I can't wait for part 10!! ^^

[SkySmoke]

This story just gets better and better!! I can't wait for part 10!! ^^

Thank you for reading

[SkySmoke]

PART 10

Mystic made sure she stayed far enough behind Twist so he didn't know she was there. He raced through the pack's land, his ears flat back against his skull as he ran as fast as he could. He slid to a stop in a clearing next to Black. Around them were Nitro, Gage, Gia and a few other wolves Mystic hadn't met yet. Mystic slowed to a walk and creeped up as close as she dared. She could just barely make out what they were saying and hoped they didn't see her.

"What is it?" Twist asked, panting slightly from his sprint.

"The HellHound Wolves...they are close, I can smell them." Black answered tensely. He lifted his nose and sniffed. Nitro did the same and they both turned in the same direction. Mystic followed their gaze and almost gasped outloud. Coming out from the forest at the edge of the packs' land was the biggest wolf she had ever seen.

He was huge, at least twice Black's size, if not bigger.His coat was dark gray with black markings. His feet,tail, the top of his head and around his eyes were black. He also had a marking that came across his back and down each shoulder that looked something like a cross between an axe and wings. His eyes were a bright, lime green. He walked towards the wolves with a calm confidence; his head held high and ears pricked forward. Nitro and Black stepped forward, it was Black who spoke.

"You know you are not welcome here Kane. None of your kind are welcome here."

A slow, evil smile spread across Kane's face. When he answered his voice was deep and raspy. It gave Mystic chills.

"I am aware of this Black. I've come to give you a warning."

Black snarled and the fur on the back of his neck raised as he showed his teeth at Kane. Nitro growled deep in his throat and stepped up so he was standing shoulder to shoulder with Black.

"We have no interest in anything your pack has to say. You should go." Nitro growled.

"Oh, but you should Nitro, you should. You are all well aware our pack could easily wipe out yours. We allow you to live here. I personally would be just fine with killing you all. That would leave the females to us, and I've always had a thing for Gia."

On hearing her name Gia snarled. It was only Gage stepping in front of her that kept her from flinging herself at Kane. Kane just laughed. His laugh was even creepier than his voice.

"Ah, enough small talk. I've come with a purpose. My alpha just wants you to know if you continue rescuing city dog he will be forced to take action. You are taking our food supply, and you have been told this many times. Natural prey is getting harder and harder to find, and with you saving the city dogs it is even hard to hunt. If you keep bringing them here, we will have to start taking them from you."

"Who we choose to make part a part of this pack is none of your business. We have heard your warning, now leave." Nitro growled.

"Very well. Just realize that we mean it. And we'll start with the new one, she's awfully pretty." Kane finished by casting his gaze to where Mystic thought she was hidden. His eyes met hers and she stepped out of her hiding spot growling.

"You'd have to kill me first." She snarled, hoping she didn't sound as scared as she was.

"Oh, but that is what I intend to do my dear." Kane laughed as he took a step towards her. Black, Nitro and Gage all leapt in front of him. They were crouched low and snarling. Kane snapped his teeth at them but didn't continue forward.

"Remember me my dear, I'm sure we'll meet again soon."

He turned and loped back into the forest. As soon as he was gone Black was in her face.

"What exactly is wrong with you? Do you want to die? The whole point of us all risking our lives to bring you here was to save you."

Mystic had been prepared to snap back at him until he said the last part. Her ears drooped sideways as she realized they had risked their lives moving her from the city here.

"I-I'm sorry. I didn't know...I didn't realize what was going on. I just...followed Twist."

"That's right. You don't know and you don't realize anything. I know Twist told you to stay behind. He wouldn't have put as all at risk by telling you to come. What if one of us had died protecting you from him? HellHounds are ruthless killers. He could have just as easily decided to kill you as he decided to walk away. Then what? We probably could have stopped him but one of us could have died or been hurt. You need to start thinking for the pack, not just for yourself, City Girl."

Mystic tried to stutter out a response but nothing would come out. Nitro came up next to Black and nudged him in the shoulder.

"Alright now, that's enough. What you say is true, but she doesn't know any better Black."

"That's only an excuse for so long." Black snarled, his bright blue eyes still fixed on Mystic.

"Yes, I know, which is why I am going to explain the pack to Mystic now. I think she's well rested enough. If she was curious enough to follow Twist here then she is ready to hear. Come on Mystic, lets walk."

Mystic's tail fell between her legs as she backed away from Black. She didn't want to look at the others for fear that they felt the same way. She turned away from them and followed Nitro.

"Don't take Black personally. He's just...Black. Now, let me tell you what this pack is about..."

[Thickshake]

AWESOME,AWESOME,AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT! Thanks for addin part nine and PART TEN!

[SkySmoke]

AWESOME,AWESOME,AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT! Thanks for addin part nine and PART TEN!

Lol, you're welcome. Thank YOU for reading. I'm still shocked that people have actually read the whole thing. Its the main reason i keep writing lol.

[Thickshake]

i would pay if you wrote me a story!?

[ShadiSin]

i would pay if you wrote me a story!?

.. agreed, actually.

Every day I get on to see if you've added more haha.

I love everything that's going on so far.