Ward rolled onto his side in the sun and wiggled his legs in the air, making the human-kits laugh at his antics. They had visited his and Fons’ den every day for the past fourteen and they had slowly worn down his carefully developed defences, disarming him with treats and quick, timid pats on his head. It reminded him of the time before he was ( Read more... )

Hushed chatters and a giggle registered faintly in his hearing but it was the sharp jab into his ribs that brought Ward out of his peaceful sleep. What was it now? Reluctantly, he unrolled himself to look tiredly over Fons’ stiff - too stiff - body and at their den’s entryway.

Tiny little humans with big eyes were watching them.

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One yellow eye opened halfway and Ward let out a long yawn as he stretched his arms. His body felt so weighted down. An idle glance down showed the sleeping Heiderich draped across his legs and half his chest, quiet whuffs released with each breath as his companion - mate? - clung to him. Carefully Ward wiggled his way out from under Fons’ ( Read more... )

It had taken a lot more walking and cajoling from Fons to get Ward out of his sulk. The Edward had been determined to stay quiet and kick every single rock, plant and clump of dirt they passed after their encounter with the strange metal monster with humans inside. Eventually Fons had rolled his eyes in exasperation and grabbed a hand tightly, ( Read more... )

Ward stepped into the cool air, sharp and crisp against his face. It was a new start today. Today, he and Fons will travel around and depend on each other without the safe security of a pack and territory. He shifted uneasily in the morning snow as the rest of the pack huddled in the doorway, suddenly unsure about this new step in life.

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