Wanted by Alexia Stargazer (superbooks4u .TXT) 📖

stepped out of the den and was swarmed by my pack and my brother.
“Shadow, Shadow.” They chanted. I laughed as their warm bodies helped warm me up.
“Shadow.” Dawn's Voice rang out. My pack stepped away and I gave a small shiver. Will stood next to me warming me.
“Yes Dawn?” I asked looking over to him only to see a blurry shape. I blinked but it didn't help.
“Shadow are you okay” I heard Amy whimper. I shook my head and lowered it. I couldn't see. I felt tears falling from my eyes and Will nudged me. I looked to him and saw him but not the others. Why? I sniffled.
“Why can I see you yet not the others?” I whimpered. He licked my cheek.
“I don't know but can you tell us what happened when you left?” He asked. I nodded and sat.
“After we fought I ran fast and hard not even thinking. A day later Storm ambushed me. Of course I fought my way out but there where so many I couldn't take very many out and Storm would always strike me when I was busy so finally I understood that his pack were just trying to distract me and not strike me so I put my full attention into killing Storm but I took a deadly blow by another. I took that one out, quickly and ran for my life. By then it had been almost two and a half days. I knew I could outrun them but I was torn everywhere I knew I couldn't last long so I put my heart into it and ran with all my might ignoring my wounds and focusing on going as fast as I could. I was almost to here when I fell. That is the last I remember of my journey.” I said. Will watched me closely.
“How could I hear you Shadow?” He asked. My head snapped up at him.
“What?” I asked. Will shook his head.
“Never mind.” He mumbled.
“No I want to hear this,” Dawn said looking at Will.
“How did you know how to find her?” Dawn asked. I knew because I had tried calling Will but didn't know it had worked until now. Will bowed his head and sighed peaking up at me. I nodded.
“I heard her voice.” Will said. I looked to the others expecting to see but they were still blurry. I stood and growled.
“Dammit” I turned away from everyone and bowed my head in defeat. Will growled and came to stand in front of me. He dropped his head to my eyes making me look at him.
“This blindness is not a weakness but a strength use the earth under your paws and the air around you, you can do it Shadow I believe in you.” He whispered. I took a breath and rolled my shoulders before looking at him.
“Fine.” I stood and turned.
“I need to go for a run.” I growled. Will and I jumped away from the pack and started off. I tried to lead but couldn't focus on the ground and eventually I stopped short. Will turned and trotted back to me but by then I was in tears.
“What have I done.” I cried. Will changed to his human form and hugged me. I changed too to make it less awkward. I sobbed in his arms as he shushed me and said it would be okay. I shook my head and hid my head into his jacket. I felt him chuckle.
“Sandra you can't hid you have to learn how to do this come on we can take it slow.” He said. I nodded and we changed. I felt him lick the tears away before stepping forward.
“Come on.” He said encouraging. I took a step.
“now feel the earth through your paws, you taught me this Shadow so I know you can do this the only reason you can't do it now is cause you never relied on it, now come on.” He said trotting off. I felt the earth and felt him getting farther and farther away. I ran to catch up, I slowly started to understand what he meant because now after an hour of trotting around and hitting one tree I could feel almost all of the things around me. I sighed as we approached a river. I stepped into it feeling the cold numb my feet. I loved to do this.
“Hey Shadow how did you do it?” Will asked behind me. I turned and stood next to him.
“Do what?” I asked cocking my head. He smiled.
“How did you learn how to kill all those hounds at one time? I mean I've seen you take ten down and still run away with maybe just a scratch.” He paused.
“How did you do it?” He asked again. I smiled.
“It may seem sick but I enjoyed it. I loved the pressure those hounds made me feel. I would always be a step ahead.” I paused remembering the latest hound chase.
“Of course you learned to listen instead of follow so you seemed to find me more often.” I finished shaking myself. Will chuckled.
“Hm I guess I did listen to the world instead of those hounds though that one time right after you got out of that raging water I could see something in your eyes that begged me to leave you alone.” Will said. I took a deep breath.
“Well at that time I was tired and needed the rest but with you there I could not risk you shooting me.” I paused and nudged him.
“Of course you did anyways so I'm glad I moved.” I finished chuckling. He snorted.
“What happened after you told the pack and I to leave?” He asked. I shook my head.
“You don't want to hear it.” I said. He whined and got down on his stomach.
“Please?” He asked, begging. I rolled my eyes.
“Well first I ran into them on purpose to get them to follow me and fought them a little then I ran knowing that this time I was way outnumbered, so I headed for a river and changed right in the middle of it. This trick was a new one so I didn't know how good it would work but I found a tree near the river and climbed up it as far as I could. The wind was howling so being a human and in just jeans and a tank top and wet shoes was the worst. I sat up there watching those dogs sniff around for about five minuets before they left then waiting another five before changing and falling from the tree.” I paused as I saw Will wince.
“I was freezing so I went across the river towards Dawn's land and dug a den in the snow trying to warm up. It worked and so after that I went into a hibernating mode to gather all my strength back.” I paused again and chuckled.
“When I woke I could feel the creatures moving outside but I knew I couldn't hunt them so I just dug my way out, Nature had thrown her last snow so I was in about a foot but I got out and started out for Dawn's territory.” I finished licking my paw getting them warmed up again. Will nudged me.
“Its almost dark we better go hunt then sleep.” He said yawning.
“I haven't gotten much sleep since you left.” He added. I smiled.
“Dawn probable hounded at you for a long time right?” I asked. Will nodded.

We started out, this time Will got our kill since I was afraid of scaring them and not catching one. We ate in silence then went to the den to relax and sleep.

I woke the next morning laying on my side with Will lying across my chest keeping me warm. I slipped out from under him and snuggled next to him and under his paw. I felt him hum and smiled.
I woke startled. I stood quickly and started outside. Something was wrong. I couldn't see the sky so I used the air. I sniffed picking up a scent. I turned to the den. Will hadn't come out with me. I cocked my head but something was pulling me, something I couldn't ignore. I started out following the scent and watching my ever step. I felt the air change from somewhat cool to freezing and knew I was going up into the mountains.
The colder it got the higher I knew I was. I stopped and took a breather before trying to figure out what time it was. I growled, I hated being blind.
“Think of it as your strength.” Will's words whispered to me. I sighed and continued on. I finally stopped seeing something ahead of me. As I got closer I could tell it was a night black wolf. I snorted and took a second look. It couldn't be, But it was.
“The time is coming, Storm will strike and you will need every ally that you can find.” The black wolf said. I shook my head.
“How am I able to see you?” I asked. The wolf blinked and I saw his eyes change going glossy before clearing.
“It is as Will told you, It is your strength, and it will shine through your weakness.” He said . I nodded.
“But then why can I see you and Will?” I asked. He smirked.
“Because we are the same you and I,” He paused and bowed his head.
“And Will is your mate you never loose your mate.” He said flinching at the last part. I felt nothing so I couldn't tell if he was lying.
“It feels empty where you stand, Why?” I asked tilting my head. He sat then stood.
“We don't have much time.” He said.
“Listen, Listen.” He begged.
“Storm is not the first and he will not be the last until the cycle is broken. For this cycle to stop you must find the secret behind shape-shifters. We aren't just born we are created. You need to find the reason behind the hate and power hungry ones.” He paused his tail swishing anxiously.
“Shape-shifters are here for a reason, to make peace and keep animals in tact. It is like yen and yang for me and you but don't loose it or the cycle will start again....” He finished before turning away. I watched as his form slowly faded. I sighed and started down the mountain. I realized that it would take me forever to walk and I needed to get home fast. I listened as I ran slipping through the forest as if I could see. I ran faster and faster till I was skidding to a halt in front of a wolf. I shook my head.
“Who are you?” The wolf asked. I stood.
“Shadow.” I said.
“They have been looking for you.” This wolf said.
“How long have I been gone do you know?” I asked. I heard and felt the wolf chuckle.
“How should I know I am not looking for you.” He said. I growled and walked around him.
“Its been a week.” He said. I froze.
“What?!” I asked freaking out. I sat down and frowned before lifting my head with a sharp, long howl. As it died I heard a howl a ways away and felt the ground shake as a pack of wolves came towards me. I gave one last musical howl before standing as someone lunged at me. I felt them hold me down.
“What the hell is your problem?!” Dawn snarled. I tried to move but knew I shouldn't.
“I needed to find someone, I wasn't in any harm Will would have known.” I said calmly looking around for him. He slowly