Our Way ||| Ateez

14

What do you think is going to happen when they see us again? Wooyoung asked as they carefully picked their way down the side of a ravine.

San huffed harshly as looks rocks slid below them. Mingi must be desperate if they thought of bringing the other two this direction, especially because it was the wrong way... But maybe he sensed something they didn't, so they continued to follow his scent.

I don't know, but I don't think we will be opened with welcome arms. Especially since they laid that trap for us. You know they won't be happy to see me...

Wooyoung grumbled in agreement. Hopefully we are wrong and they have already found Seonghwa.

San didn't respond. Deep down, they both knew that was a longshot.

It would make sense for Lance and Primera to team up with Ultima. It would create the ultimate power pack, potentially even stronger than Alpha Pack had been. All because of Primera's expertise with potions and Ultima's skill with spells.

Just the thought of it made San's stomach churn. He hated the idea of being stuck in this body again for any extended period of time when it wasn't his choice.

At least they knew how to fix it though. Maria was a blessing for their entire pack and he decided they needed to do something special for her and Kenneth once all of this rolled over.

When they reached the bottom of the ravine, Mingi's scent went upstream, so they made their way up the side of the river. The snow wasn't too deep down here, but there was enough fresh powder that there were no tracks for them to follow.

The spray from the river was cold, and they shivered several times against the cold that even their coats had a hard time fending off.

They followed the ravine for several hours. Eventually, it opened up into a valley surrounded by towering mountains. The snow looked untouched in most places and seemed to sparkle in the sunlight. The few trees that dotted the valley were frozen masterpieces. At the far side there was a waterfall that was half frozen and a small herd of deer resting by the pool of water at its base.

Wow. Wooyoung gasped, coming to a stop next to San. This place is beautiful.

Yeah it is... Look, over there. San jerked his head to the side of the valley. There was another opening like the one they were standing in. I bet they went there. Let's go. He surged forward and bounded through the snow.

Wooyoung chanced him, making loud yapping sounds.

The herd of deer looked at them nervously, but didn't move when they ran right past.

San had been right, Mingi's scent continued down the new path that wound through the mountains.

Where were they? He and Wooyoung had been moving non-stop but it felt like they were getting nowhere.

But they wouldn't give up.

They would never give up.

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Jongho's ears swiveled back and forth as they eyed the two wolves prowling in front of them. They had found a spot downwind so they wouldn't be detected.

Yunho leaned into his shoulder, seeking comfort. Who do you think they are?

I don't know. We can't jump to conclusions, its best just to watch and observe. Jongho said, trying to stay calm.