The Wolf and the Cat/Wolf1

"Kugge!"

"Yes, Ilsken-Alpha?" Kugge asks. He is a strong wolf. This is why he has made it to eta rank so young. Werewolves may be different from wolves, but their packs are so much stronger and harsher. That is why Kugge strives to become the strongest wolf in the pack one day.

"The Varulv and Maoren regions have decided we need to negotiate," Ilsken-Alpha announces. "Ilsken has chosen a small group to take with him. They are all of zeta rank or higher. I am taking Maktig, Valdig, Spratt, Bortgang, and Skruggbild."

"Why have you called Kugge here if you do not wish to take him?" Kugge asks.

"Ilksen wishes to take Kugge with him," Ilsken-Alpha replies. "This will be his last assessment. If all goes will in Maoren, Kugge will be promoted to zeta."

"Thank you, Ilsken-Alpha, for this great honor," Kugge replies. "Maktig-Beta, Valdig-Gamma, Spratt-Delta, Bortgang-Epsilon, and Skruggbild-Zeta, it is an honor to join you."

"You as well, Kugge," Maktig-Beta replies.

"Skon-Alpha, take care of the pack while Ilsken is gone," Ilsken-Alpha announces.

"Yes, Ilsken-Alpha," Skon-Alpha replies. She is beautiful yet strong, the kind of werewolf every she-pup wishes to be. The he-pups wish to be Ilsken-Alpha, like Kugge.

"Now, all going with Ilsken, rest up," Ilsken-Alpha commands. "We leave first thing tomorrow." He transforms into his valiant wolf form and howls into the sky. At that moment, each of the werewolves gathered around transform back into their wolf forms and go about their business like nothing had ever happened.