The dim glow of sunrise awoke Hunter. As he became more aware of his surroundings, Hunter stroked Mission's back. The brisk air of a light snowfall was upon them and Hunter realized they should start moving. "C'mon Boy", Hunter said to Mission, whislting for accompaniment. Mission rose and they both started their long trudge through the dense woodland. Hunter noticed a odd odor coming from the trees ahead of them.Hunter noticed that Mission could smell it too because of the twitch of Missions nose. Mission barked in that direction but nothing happened. Then all at once three gray wolves leaped out of the trees and circled Hunter and Mission. Mission growled, but the wolves were not intimidated. Hunter stood there staring inot the glowing yellow eyes of a wolf who seemed to have bite and scratch marks up and down its body. Hunter glanced at Mission andsaw that Mission was snarling at the wolves and Hunter noticed a twinkle of revenge in Missions eye. The last thing Hunter Jay heard was Mission bark and one of the wolves howl into the dim sky coming down with a light snowfall signaling the mark of winter....
To Be Continued.....
