Dancing in the Dark

Chapter 18. The Meadow

We all trudged through the forest, our paws barely able to keep us upright anymore. Raven and Blossom were falling behind me as the day dragged on.

[AlphaTyler, we're getting close] Blssom said, her mind link sounding just as tired as her. 

I glanced behind my furry back to see Raven next to Blossom's dark brown wolf. Each seemed incredibly tired. The prey around here was scarce, and not to mention we hadn't been able to make any stops. 

Suddenly, I didn't hear the pawsteps behind me. I turnedd to see what was going on.

Raven was on top of Blossom, snapping at her neck with her ferocious jaws. They each were growling and snarilng aimlessly at eachother. Raven's white wolf was hissing at Blossom and trying to snap at her neck. Immediately I ran over.

[Raven! Stop!] I shouted. Raven's eyes saw mine but she didn't stop attacking Blossom. Her white wolf was flown off as soon as I ran and headbutted her on the side. It hurt that I had to basically tackle my mate off Blossom, but she was nearly about to kill her. Raven forced herself up and was staring at me.

[Who are you?!] Raven screamed at Blossom and I. My heart shattered for the millionth time this week.

[Raven, again, it's me Tyler and Alpha Blossom. Do you remember anything?] I asked her. Her green eyes widened in terror.

[I'm . . . I'm so sorry . . .] She said before glancing at her paws. I sighed in relief as she recalled who we were. I got up and pranced over towards my mate. I could tell she was feeling awful about all that just happened. Blossom walked over and sat down.

[It's ok Raven. We're almost at the Silverlace tree, ok?] Blossom said in the link.

She glanced at us and nodded.

[Well then let's go.] She said with determination. I sighed and took the lead once more. 

We walked on for about an hour before the air started to smell damp and dank. I wrinkled my nose at the scent of drenched leaves.

[We'll shift back here.] blossom revealed. We all nodded and went behind our own separate trees to get dressed. 

After I shifted, I grabbed some shorts and a shirt before coming out behind the tree, greatful for my two legs. Raven was standing next to Blossom. Her dark hair was splashed down her back, and Blossom's was in a tight pony tail.

"Why are we walking in human form?" Raven asked as we contiued to walk, this acrid stench following us wherever we stepped.

"It's easier. Plus, we are getting into the more swampy area, hense this smell. After my pack, Ragnor and I agreed on the deal, and while he was in the midst of creating this place, he had the help of other Hunters that still live on. There are more traps in here than there are in an abandoned underground cave."

"I still don't understand." Raven said with the roll of her eyes. I smiled, missing her old attitude.

Blossom sighed. "The traps were set for wolves specifically. Do you see the trees? What do you notice about them?" She asked. I looked at each set of trees and frowned.

"Each one smells different yet amazing, but I feel like they have an intersting aura around them. Kind of . . . dark." Raven revealed. I couldn't help but feel the tensino in the atmosphere as we arrived deeper intot he swamps.

"Exactly. Each tree contains a special poisen. They smell so good to lure wolves in to touch them, and/or sniff them. That alone will send gastrous toxin into the air and suffocate us. Once you breathe in the toxin, it will automatically enter your blood stream and slowly waste away your organs." Blossom said as we continued to walk. I scowled at the trees and made it my goal to make sure NOT to touch them or even go near them.