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(The next morning)
Humphrey fluttered his eyes open as the sun reached into the den. He rolled over and stared up at the ceiling. ‘I have to do something. Kate would never want me like this.’ He then felt his eyes start stinging. ‘I miss you, Kate!’ He thought to himself. He got up and stretched his muscles. ‘Learn to hunt.’ Something told him. He wondered for a moment why that thought came into his head. But, now he had an urge to do as it told. He walked out of the den and walked. He didn’t know where he was going, he just walked. Before he knew it, he was in front of Hutch’s den. He stuck his head in.


“Hutch, are you busy?” He asked looking around the den. Hutch walked up to him.

“No, what is it?” He asked. Humphrey sat in front of the beta.

“Well, could you teach me to hunt?” He asked. Hutch looked stunned.

“Wow, you want to learn how to hunt?” He asked. Humphrey nodded. Hutch put a paw to Humphrey’s forehead. “Do you have temperature? Are you sick? Humphrey, wants to learn how to hunt.” He chuckled. He was amazed though. ‘Maybe Kate dying changed something in him.’ Hutch thought to himself. He then shook it off.

“Ok, I’ll teach you. You better be ready, it’s going be hard your first time. I’ll grab you tomorrow and teach you.” Humphrey nodded and left the den. ‘I guess I have a little time to hang with my friends.’ He thought to himself and headed toward the water hole. He saw them all hanging around the water playing. He smiled and walked out. They looked up and smiled.

“Hey Humphrey, you finally left your den!” Salty smiled as he said it. Shakey whispered something in Janice’s ear making her giggle. Humphrey looked over at them.

“What’d he say to you?” He asked. Janice smiled.

“Oh its nothing. Just something about you taking a lot of time in your den for something.” She said. Humphrey cocked his head until he figured it out. He glared over at Shakey.

“Shut up.” He growled. Shakey busted up laughing. The others soon figured it out and laughed as well. Humphrey went over and “Accidentally” bumped Shakey into the water.

“Hahahah! He got you Shakey!” Mooch laughed as Candy giggled beside him. Shakey glared at them all as he got out and shook the water out of his fur. Humphrey smiled and sat down completing the circle his friends had started. Sweets smiled over at him.

“We’re glad you’re doing better, Humphrey.” She said over to him.

“Thanks, Sweets.”

“So, Humphrey, do you have any plans for fun today?” Candy asked. Humphrey shrugged his shoulders.

“Well, not really. This might be the last day I get to have fun for a while. Hutch is going to teach me how to hunt.” He said earning a collection of gasps and looks.

“Why are you doing that?!” Shakey asked.

“Yeah, you’re an omega man.” Salty added. Humphrey held up his paws to stop the questions.

“Yes, and I’ll continue to be an omega. I just had this urge to learn, like, I’ll need it in the future.” He told them. They all gave him looks that said they thought he was crazy. “Guys, trust me on this. I just got the feeling.” He reassured them. Sweets was the first to speak.

“Okay, Humphrey, just don’t become a alpha on us. We still want our funny friend.” She told him. Humphrey smiled.

“Alright. I promise I will not become a alpha. I will stay an omega.” He promised. They all smiled.

“Yeah, or I’d have to kick your little-” Shakey began, but Janice’s paw shot out and covered his muzzle as a family walked by. She kept it covered until she was sure the family with pups passed.

“Okay, now, watch it dear.” She said to Shakey who just smiled as everyone laughed.

“Alright honey.” He said and kissed her cheek. Humphrey felt an icy hand grab his heart, but he shook it off.

“So, have you two love birds finished?” Salty asked. Shakey smirked over at his tall friend and kissed his girlfriend on the lips. Soon, Reba came out of the trees, her stomach bulging. Salty ran over to his mate.

“Reba, you should be in the den resting.” He said in a worried tone. Reba shook her head.

“I just wanted to come see everyone,” She looked over at Humphrey. “Hi Humphrey, you doing better?” She asked. Humphrey nodded.

“Yeah, Salty’s right though Reba, you need to get some rest.” He told her. She frowned at him. Salty started nuzzling her. She giggled and turned to him.

“Okay, but just come with me Salty.” She said. He nodded.

“Okay, I’ll come with you,” He turned to his friends. “See you guys.” He told them. They each waved and said goodbye to the future parents. Mooch looked up at the sky.

“We still got a whole day left. So, what do you guys wanna do?” He asked. They each shrugged their shoulders.

“Why don’t we just relax today?” Janice suggested. The others agreed and Humphrey laid down to rest. He looked over at Janice and Shakey who were nuzzling one another. He smiled.

“So when are you two going to have little ones?” He asked. They both blushed as Sweets and Candy giggled.

“Well, we haven’t decided that yet. Maybe, if Shakey ever wants to have them.” Janice said looking at the small omega beside her. He smiled.

“I’m ready anytime you are.” He told her. The next thing that happened was a blur; Janice tackled Shakey and smothered him in kisses.

“Yes Shakey! I want pups! I love you!” She cried out as she kissed him more. Shakey took each of her kisses and returned more. Humphrey and Mooch both congratulated Shakey as him and Janice nuzzled each other more. Sweets and Candy did as well for Janice. As the sky got darker they each headed off to their respective dens. Humphrey saw Sweets as she walked back alone and went up to her.

“You want me to walk you to your den?” He asked. She smiled.

“Yeah sure,” She said excited. “It’s pretty far. I really didn’t wanna walk alone.” She told him. As they walked they chatted about a lot of stuff. Humphrey learned Sweets had a crush on someone in the pack,

“Well, I won’t tell. And don’t tell me who it is it, umm, Hutch?” She shook her head. “Darn, you wanna tell me?” He asked. She smiled and shook her head. They arrived at her den.

“Sorry Humphrey, it’s my little secret.” She walked into her den and looked back. “See you tomorrow.” She told him.

“Sorry, Hutch is taking me hunting tomorrow. He’s going to teach me then. Maybe some other time.” He told her.

“Okay, is it alright if I came watch you?” Sweets asked. Humphrey thought it over for a minute.

“Sure if you want.” He told her. She smiled at him.

“Okay, goodnight.” She told him. He nodded.

“Goodnight, Sweets.” He then walked back to his den. He felt his stomach rumble as he walked in. “Okay, just be patient. I’ll feed you.” He told his stomach, laughing at his own joke. He saw some leftover meat from last night and choked it down. He curled up and closed his eyes. ‘I hope I make you proud tomorrow, Kate.’ He said to himself and fell asleep. He had no nightmares that night.


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