Amoux and Aurora: The Era of Wolves

Chapter 9: Learn and Embrace

A year later after the death of Vigor, the Sanctuary was once again at peace and had changes since. Dire and his tribe moved in with them and Luna has the ability to turn into a wolf. In the morning, Chris and Carla were sleeping in the den until Luna entered. "Dad. Daddy!" said Luna but he was asleep. "Your daughter is up." said Carla as she was sleeping. "We agreed that by morning, you would take care of her." said Chris as he was sleeping. Luna then rams into his head as he slowly wakes up. "Daddy! You promised you would teach me today!" said Luna as she glares at him. "Alright, alright. I'm up." said Chris. "Yeah!" said Luna proudly as Chris yawned. Chris, Carla and Luna leave the den and sees the sun rising over the beautiful valley, where they see wolves doing bathing, feasting and watching over the valley. "Take a good look around the valley, Luna." said Chris as Luna admires the beauty. "Wow. It's amazing." said Luna as Chris and Carla chuckled. "This comes to show how strong we are as a pack, sweetie. Wolves are mystical creatures. They're special." said Carla. "And as long as we stick together and have each other's backs, we'll be at peace. Now come on. Let's get to training." said Chris as the family goes for a run and Luna continues her training.

(Author's note: Feel like this one is like a perfect training montage for a forest themed story. As usual, I don't own it.)

"Daddy? How did you become the wolf you are now?" asked Luna. "Well...a long time ago, your grandfather was granted this power. He was the first Mythic Wolf. I never knew of his childhood but ever since claiming the power, he was defending the innocent. Years go by, he met your grandmother and soon I came into the picture. He taught me everything on what I needed to know. But at the time, I thought he was just telling me the stories just to entertain me but...those stories would turn out that one day he would pass his power to me. As grew up, I met your mother. We were close and having lots of fun." said Chris. "You can say that again." said Carla as Luna giggled. "Things were going to plan. But one day, an old friend of mine, Michael, who at first I thought he was truly responsible, killed my father. Before he died, he gave me his power and I promised that I would finish what he started. But at first, I had the mind of getting revenge. When I found out he did it, I felt nothing but rage. We brawled until I was wounded bad and since then I haven't spoken to him. But over the course of time, I realized what I did...was wrong." said Chris. "Your father was going through a hard time when this happened. He would then learn from his mistake." said Carla as Luna looks at her parents, peaked with interest. "8 months go by and your mother was pregnant with you at the time." said Chris. "You were driving me up with cravings and your one tough kicker." said Carla as Luna blushed. "Our friends told and showed us the truth that Michael never had the intention of killing anyone. It was his father, Nightmare and he was already dead at the time. But to answer your question, sweetie. I've unlocked my potential with the Mythic Wolf when Vigor came into the mix. At our desperate hour, I became the Mythic Wolf and I would defeat Vigor." said Chris as Luna smiled. "That sounds like a great story, Daddy." she said as Chris smiled and picks her up. "I'm glad you enjoyed it, my little munchkin. And one day, it'll be your turn to lead the pack." said Chris. Luna was surprised. "Me? Leading the pack?" she asked. "Mhm. It may seem a lot to process but don't worry, there is much to learn before we reach that part. Come on, let's go for a run and then we'll get some training in." said Chris. "I still can't believe that I'll lead the pack someday." said Luna. "Trust me, sweetie. When I found out about the pack, I thought I wouldn't be ready to lead but with a little faith and confidence, you'll be prepared to lead." said Chris as he and Carla continued to train Luna and practiced for the entire day. Later in the night, the family were on the lake in the valley. "Well Carla? How do you think Luna did today?" asked Chris. "I think she's done great, honey." said Carla as Luna smiled. "You seem to be doing well...that we might be able to let you join us on our battles someday." said Chris. "Really??" asked Luna in excitement as Chris and Carla nodded. Suddenly, there was a howl from the guards. They approached them while being joined by Dire, Kate and Humphrey. "What's going on?" asked Chris. "We found on of our own attacked." said the wolf. "Is it the rogue wolves again?" asked Carla. "No. He said it's something else." said the wolf as they approached the wounded wolf. "He looks pretty bad." said Humphrey. "Get him to the den. We'll ask him questions when he's healed." said Kate. "Until then, keep a sharp eye out. We won't know if it will return." said Chris as the guard wolves nodded and got into defensive positions. *The next morning* It was morning and the leaders got into a meeting and got some answers from the wolf that was attacked. "How are you feeling?" asked Carla. "I'm fine. Thank you." said the wolf. "Do you remember anything from the attack?" asked Chris. "Well it was dark. I couldn't really see anything. Not even his face. Just nothing but red eyes." said the wolf as their ears perked up. "What did this creature look like?" asked Kate. "He looked...like some sort of...monster or something, I don't know. All he said was to warn you that death is coming for you, Amoux." said the wolf as the room was filled with silence. "Death is coming?" said Kate as the wolf nodded. "What you mean like...a reaper or something?" asked Humphrey in confusion. "That's impossible." said Dire. "If this is true...then were facing a threat like never before." said Carla. "Hang on." said Chris as he grabbed his father's journal. He looks through the pages until he stopped at one. "Did this creature look like this?" asked Chris as he showed him the page. "Y-Yes! That's what attacked me!" said the wolf. "What is it?" asked Dire. "Humphrey's right. It's sort of a reaper. But it's something more than a reaper." said Chris.