Tike

I stalked through the grass, glad that my muddy pelt helped hide my scent and my bright coat. At least it was spring, because then the green that did show through blended in. It was the blue I was worried about. The wolf in front of me turned, and sniffed. I couldn't suppress a sly smile, he couldn't see me. I took a step forward, keeping low to the ground like my mother had taught me. It occurred to me that I hadn't any idea what I would do once I was in pouncing range with the wolf... he was much bigger and stronger than me... and he could be hostile. But I could smell food on his snout, and I was hungry. Lickings my chops, I stalked after him. I could tell he was wary.
I followed him for what seemed like hours. My stomach growled, wasn't he going to have to eat sometime? Maybe he knew I was following... maybe he was waiting to see what I would do. I was pretty sure I could find my way back "home" if I left now. But I wasn't going to find food there... or anyone to talk to. I was all alone, and tired of it. I leaned back on my hind paws, stiff from creeping around so much. Oops. There was a dead twig behind me, and it snapped loudly. The wolf whirled around, "Who's there!?" I winced, but trying to keep hidden now would be a bad idea. With a deep breath, I walked forward. His eyes widened, I guess he hadn't thought that I'd be the one following him, I tried to smile, "Hello..." He stared at me, "You're just a pup!" I looked at him strangely, he didn't seem to be dangerous. I was more interested in food, "Do you have anything to eat?" He blinked, then shook his head quickly, "No... no I'm sorry. Look kit, you need to go back to where you came from." I gazed at him in shock, "But I can't!"
"How long have you been following me?"
"I don't know... it feels like ti's been hours. Please give me something to eat."
"I don't have anything."
"Please?"
He sighed, "Where are you from? Don't you have parent?" I shook my head, "I haven't seen them in a long time. Honest." The big wolf looked like he was thinking, so I tried to keep quiet. Father had always told me to be quiet when he was thinking. Finally he spoke again, "Do you need some place to stay?" My ears swiveled forward, "Yes... I'm all alone now." He took a really deep breath, I was surprised he could breath in so much without exploding. It came out in a whoosh, and then he spoke to me again, "Alright... you can come with me. I'll get you something to eat." I almost flew, "Really!? Oh thank you!" He watched me with amusement, "Let's go."
He managed to catch me a few birds, and he told me his name was Kolibri. I'd never seen a flying wolf before, but I didn't say that... it might upset him. He taught me about the Alpha-Omega. I was pretty sure I'd heard my parents tell me about a Being similar, but I didn't remember what they'd called him. I assumed this must be the same one. I told him everything they had taught me about the plants and animals and seasons... and he seemed impressed.It made me feel good to have this stranger impressed with me. He was really nice.
It started getting dark, and I realized that I wouldn't be able to make it home before dark fell. Mother had warned me about that! But I'd gotten so carried away talking to Kolibri. He looked up at the sky, "It's getting late... you shouldn't go home on your own." I sighed, he was right, but what choice did I have? It was better than getting eaten by an owl because of standing around. Koli looked thoughtful again, what he said next surprised me, "Do you want to stay with me?" I jumped up happily, "Oh could I Koli!?" He nodded, "Of course, I can't just leave you on your own." I was beaming from ear to ear, "Thank you so much!" He nuzzled me like my father used to, and then walked off, flicking his tail for me to follow. I ran up to trot next to him, feeling warm and fuzzy. I had a family again.