Upward

The Final Fight

It was early the next morning and Anita walked back down to the lake where she was appointed Alpha years ago. It was still dark out but she could see the top of the sun come over the horizon. She signed and knelt down right at the edge of the river. The water pulled in and out, touching her knees. She then bowed her head and closed her eyes.

"You guys told me to pray, and I am. I don't know what's gonna happen in a few hours but I need you guys to watch over me and my warriors along with Kelani and Ramya. And also Derek, he's proven himself to us and he's a very good fighter. Please give us the strength, we need to get our forest taken back from them.." she finished, tears going down her face. She was scared and she didn't know why. This could be her last time doing this. She quickly got up and felt a cold breeze blow by her. She smiled, wiped away her tears and walked back to her home. "Thank you".

Back at home, Anita and Ramya were getting their best warriors ready for this upcoming fight, making sure they were in good shape.

"What's wrong with you? You look sweaty" Anita asked Derek.

"Oh...nothing really, I have never really fought... to the death at least" he answered back nervously.

She nodded at him and walked down the line to the others she and Rami have chosen.

"Kelani, you got that shield? The fish hook and the machete?" Anita asked her daughter. Kelani nodded back but she didn't look good either. Still as a young adult she still was terrified at the thought of death. She didn't know why she was so scared now but not when they were fighting against the Rogues the other night. It just didn't feel right.

While she thought on it Jafari came from the road to pray to them before they left. Before he could say anything Anita took hold of Ramya's hand and pulled her into the woods behind them.

"Listen, I'm not sure why I feel sick like we're going to lose, but I just need some words from you. I already prayed this morning but I feel like that's not enough" Anita told her.

Rami took a deep breath in and held her alphas face "We're gonna be okay, you almost killed Loba the last time doesn't mean it won't happen again. I'm gonna be beside you and fight with you like we're supposed to do. Just repeat what we did last time, okay?" She smiled at Anita and kissed her forehead. Anita hugged her tightly and they stayed there in the woods until Jafari had to come and get them.

The three walked out and he began his prayer. He didn't sound the same like he always does. He sounded more strict and angry. Maybe he was just pissed at the fact his pack had to fight again in a short amount of time or maybe he was worried. Regardless he still got through it with a few tears in his eyes. After he said his last word he looked up and watched as everyone shifted before him. Kelani and Shuri didn't though. Shuri got on top of Anita's back and Kelani on Ramya's. The group of wolves followed Jafari into the village so everyone could get maybe one last look at them. The members graced their fur as they walked past, some cried and some didn't.

"We just need to keep that same energy from last time and we'll be good to go my Queens" Shuri said rubbing the back of Anita's ears. Kelani nodded and tried to believe what the beta said even though she still didn't feel right. After everyone in Upward got to see them, they all finally took off and ran into the forest. Kelani held on to Ramya's back and closed her eyes for a bit. She tried to think about the good times before she knew that the Rogues existed. She would be able to play with the kids she grew up with and she would always eat good. She remembered those nights when the pack had parties and gatherings at the Witt's and Junior was actually nice and not pushy with her. She liked being popular and loved talking to the younger ones about what she did and how she could change the relationship with their rival. But now, in a few minutes, that was about to get determined. If the Rogues kill off everyone and take over or if Upward Bound was still going to keep their position.