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Domonick walked through the winds, his body low to the ground. He dropped the clothes he held between his clenched jaws. He stopped and listened to the birds chirping, the wind blowing, the trees rustling. He chuckled and concentrated on changing his form, it took him a total of 2 minutes. Damn, I’m really out of habit. he muttered to himself. He got up on his back legs and changed into his clothes. He brushed off the leaves and sniffed the air. It’s close . He took off running as fast as he could, with each stride he took in a lung full of fresh air. Leaping over fallen trees, ducking under low branches, he laughed like a child as he ran through the woods. He finally skidded to a halt and sniffed the air again, I know it’s here somewhere, I just can’t believe I forgot it.

Domonick turned to the left and start walking. He sniffed the air several times and finally came to a halt near a makeshift lean-to. Finally! He pushed down the makeshift housing and brushed away leaves, revealing a small, worn wooden box. He stooped down to pick it up, opening it. Inside was an old leather strap with a small rusted key dangling from it. He smiled and placed it around his neck, it was a gift from the female of his past. She had given it to him when he was first welcomed into the old pack. He may have not cared about the old pack, but he sure as the hell cared about this, a great deal of sentimental value. He smiled as it fit around his neck, holding the key with his hand, It’s good to have you back. He had left in a hurry, somehow forgetting it behind.

He started walking back into the Valley. The birds were still chirping, only making his tail wag faster. He began running again. As he dodged branches and serpentined through the trees he let out a howl of enjoyment, it echoing through the woods.

Domonick hooted and hollered as he was running; could he really not enjoy himself? There was no reason not to. Everything about today was great. He ducked under a branch as he ran, letting out another howl of excitement, the key bouncing up and down against his chest. He could feel his heart pumping quicker as the adrenaline filled his veins, pumping it throughout his body. He was panting, he hadn’t had this much of a work out in forever, it felt amazing! As he continued running back to the Valley, thoughts came into his head, I’m actually running to go back to a pack. A pack! He smiled Home! He shouted, it echoing through the woods. He was running home, not just to a pack, but someplace that he now called home. A place that wasn’t “home” for more than a day or a place that he wouldn’t have to worry about not seeing again. He was going to a place that he could go to every day and know that it was there. He smiled and continued running.

After about 5 minutes of running he saw someone in the distance, Pontiac! He smiled and ran up to her, I’m doing great! he answered, smiling while his tail wagging vigorously behind him. How about yourself? He took deep breathes, his chest expanding with fresh air, the key rising and falling with each movement of his chest. His ears twitched as birds chirped and squirrels ran through the leaves.

Domonick smiled, it was nice talking to a new friend. That’s great! You know, I can’t really think of anything that could be better. Which was the truth, today was an amazing day. The weather was perfect; the wind gave off a gentle breeze, the temperature was great. All these things only added to his happy mood. He looked around at the scenes of nature, the smaller animals scampering everywhere. He turned his attention back to Pontiac, he was about to say something, but before he could from the thoughts into woods, a twig snapped in the background.

Just like that Pontiac was between him and the noise. Turning around he saw that it was someone he hadn’t met yet. Pontiac mentioned the war, but he didn’t think that someone would send them into neutral territory, that would be against war code, at least his type of code. He sniffed the air, finally catching her scent, Damn it, how did I not smell it before? He felt stupid, smelling everything but something that mattered.

Domonick wasn’t about to let anything happen to his new friend and besides, enemies weren’t that stupid to send someone alone, at least he hoped not. He moved around Pontiac, he gave her a smile Come on, I’m sure she’s fine, she doesn’t look like she will hurt us. Domonick walked up to the female. My name is Domonick, nice to meet you. he said with a smile. If anything was to happen, he was sure he was quick enough to prevent anything too bad from going down. May I ask what your name is? he asked, with the smile still on his face.

Domonick turned around, smiling at Pontiac. See, she doesn't mean any harm., he paused for a momont, IF anything happens here, I will take full responsibility for it. He turned back to Adonia, Passing through huh? I know what that's like. I traveled around for awhile myself, he motioned to Pontiac with his scarred paw, You can ask her, I just recently joined here. His tail wagged, his mood still bright, the day still young. He looked up at the bright blue sky, taking in a deep breathe of fresh air. If I may ask, how long have you been traveling?

He thought about his days of traveling, stopping only for a short rest and then continuing on the next day. He had no reason to stop, no reason to stay at one place for long, maybe this was her case as well. Were they two beings in the same boat? For some reason, Domonick couldn't stop smiling, his tail wagging with a steady motion. He looked dead in her eyes, he didn't think that she would be of any harm, he just didn't feel it, but his instincts had proven him wrong in the past, as he thought this he rubbed his scarred paw, the thoughts filling his head, Damn it, I'm not gonna let this ruin today he thought as he pushed these thoughts away from his mind. Besides, if anything happened, he would make sure to prevent anyone from getting hurt, he didn't want to end up screwing things up with the pack, he was sure they would have no problems making him leave and pick up his migrant lifestyle once again. He shook his head and smiled, his ears perked up, Maybe you can take a rest for a minute, unless you're in a hurry.

I hope you are able to get more sleep soon! Sorry for taking so long, I got ditched at a park by my friend had to convince her to come pick me up. Word Count 207

Domonick's smile grew bigger, he turned to Adonia, I told you, you'd be fine! his tail wagged in a constant motion. At the mention of food his stomach let out a growl, laughing he patted his stomach, That sounds great! he turned to Adonia, Come on, you heard the lady!

As soon as he turned around again, Pontiac had taken off running, smiling, he followed after her. The familiar feeling of running filled his system again. Letting loose the adrenaline, he could feel his heart begging to pump from excitement, sending his oxygenated blood coursing through his veins at the speed of light.He turned around to Adonia and waved her to follow, Come on! Let's get to it!

His smile never left his face, through his mind raced all the thoughts of what was to come. Only good thoughts filled his mind. He thought about meeting new people, hell he was already on his way for that little adventure. He thought about the friends he had already made, and hopefully the enemies that he will never have.

He stopped again, turning around and waved at Adonia, Come on! I'll wait! I promise, we don't bite! he couldn't help but chuckle at his lame attempt at humor.