Game of Destiny Chapter 20-1 After ny alarm woke me in the morning , I just lay in bed for a while getting used to the pack bond again . It wasn't as if you always felt every individual in the pack and what they were feeling . It was more like a soft bumming in the back of your mind . My last pack bond hadn't been severed , as I had run away , the distance had made fell less and less the further away I got . But even during my First months in my new home , I had felt it . But a pack bond that wa't maintained and if you didn't return to the pack land at least a couple of times a year , it faded . The bond was a living thing and needed to be nourished and feed . But now a new pack bond had taken its place , as well as a connection to the pack land . I loved the miliar , yet new , feeling of it . I eventually got up and got ready before heading down for breakfast . Cadence's family invited me to s with them , and I did . It was nice getting to know his parents and older sister . When he asked me if I wanted to go to the river with him and his sister , I had to decline . I had to start my new work today . " Where have you been ? " Medow asked as we met outside the conference room . " I had breakfast with Cadence and his family , " I told her , and Som . " Is he trying to court you ? " she asked and we laughed as we joined Finlay and Martin in the room dedicated for the meeting of the top rank . " What are you doing ? " Finlay asked me as I took a chair that stood along the wall and moved the other chairs around the table to make room for it . " I'm getting a chair so I can down ," I told him . " And why do you need a new chair ? " he asked , confused . I looked at the table . Finlay was sitting at the head of it , Martin to his right , with an empty chair next to him , opposite him where Sam and Medow sat next to her mate . The chair opposite Finlay was also empty . " I'm not sitting in the Luna's or the Beta female's chairs , " I told him . He sighed , rolled his eyes , and signed for Martin to scoot his chair closer to Finlay . I moved the Beta female's chair after Martin and put my own at the corner between the two empty chairs . " Happy ? " he asked me as I took my seat . " Yes , " I said . The others laughed . " Now that we got the important matter of the chairs out of the way Finlay said , looking pointedly at me . " We can start by welcoming Amie to our group . I think we are all looking forward to her advice , " he continued . The three others eagerly nodded . " Thank you . But as I told Medow yesterday : I think you are doing a far better job than you give yourself credit for . The pack is thriving and is harmonious . I don't know what I can contribute with , I honestly told them . " The pack is a good pack , and I agree with you . We mostly got those things under control . Well , Finlay does most of it , and he is a natural Alpha , " Martin agreed . " But what we worry about is the outside threats and how we can prepare the pack to face them , Sam continued . All four of them nodded in agreement . " We are a low ranking pack . But we are low ranking since you couldn't participate in the last games . I would think packs and rogues -that are after land would go after one of the confirmed weak packs , " | said . Finlay and Martin both shook their heads . "We have chased away wolves that have been close to our borders . It has only been one or two at the time so far , but we think they are scouts , Martin told me . " Pack or rogues ? " " Both , " he said . 1/2 Chapter 20.1 " We think it's due to the fact Confirmed weak packs have already be targeted and all good land has been taken . Most of those packs are living on barren land or in the cities , " Finlay told me . I saldered at the thought . Chapter Comments Sfayz this sounds fun VIEW 1 COMMENT POST COMMENT 5 J < SHARE 2/2 Game of Destiny Chapter 20-2 " And then there is us , and all this amazing land . Okay , I can see why they are willing to chance it , " I said . " So we need to prepare . Even if we are a strong pack , not everysine can fight or defend themselves . What is the plan if we get attacked ? " I asked . Finlay got up and got a map from a locked drawer and spread it out over the tale . It showed the pack land and someone had drawn symbols on it . They all explained what plans they had put in place to keep pack safe . They had hideouts in two places in the village and then seven more scattered across the land . Most were natural caves hey had fortified and made sure to keep food and blankets in . " It looks good . It's a good start . " I said . " But we should add some general pack training that everyone participates in . Something that teaches everyone to find shelter if they get caught by surprise . " Everyone ? Even the pups ? " Martin asked . " Especially the pops . We all know they have a tendency to go explating either on their own or w know what to do if we are attacked , " I said . a friend or two . They need to " Should we maybe just make sure they stay close to an adult ?" Sam Juggested . Finlay , Medow and I all shook our heads . " Exploration is necessary . It gives them confidence and nourishes their natural curiosity , " Finlay said . agree . It's better that we teach them to hide , contact an adult and wait for help . " I said . " Okay . But how do you train pups ? I know how to train adults , but even I know that won't work with pups , " Sam said . I giggled . I had seen him train the warriors when I visited and he was right . His raining style was to yell at the warriors and shout profanities when they didn't do as he wanted . " No , we won't do it that way . I would say that we should turn it into game , " I suggested . " Oh , yeah . Like a hide and seek tournament , " Medow said enthusiastically . I nodded . " Not a bad idea . We could have different classes . One for pups , one for regular pack members and one for warriors , " Finlay thought out loud . " We can arrange some fun prizes and us five will be the judges and trackers , " Martin said . " If we do it two or three times a year , everyone will have a good understanding on what to do in a sharp situation . " They all looked at me and nodded . We agreed to plan the first tournament as soon as possible . " So how are we doing with training for the games ? If we do well there , this won't be an issue , " I said . " You know the training schedule ," Sam told me , sounding confused . " You use the same one as for the warriors ? That seems excessive since the games are almost six years away , " I said . Four wolves looked at me as if I was stupid . " What ? " " Do v you expect us to have separate trainings for the games ? We just combine it with the regular trainings , " Sam asked . " Oh , okay , you are planning to only send warriors ? " 1 asked , as I understood why we misunderstood each other . " Yes . In our old pack that's how we did it . Should we send others ? " Martin asked , sounding unsure . " No , no . I guess that's fine , " I said . " Amie , we asked you to be the advisor so you would advise us . How was it done in your old pack ? " Finlay asked in his usual calm voice . 1/2 Chapter 20-2 " We held training a couple of times a year for all pack members between certain ages . You know the games test on not just strength and brute force . There are elements of cunning and strategical thinking . Speed and agility . They all matter . I'm not saying the warriors can't be good at all of that . But you don't need to be a warrior to be strategic or cunning . So we tested everyone that would he of a suitable age during the games . When we found the ones with the best skills , we trained them , " I explained . " But all the participants have to participate in all challenges , " Finlay said . I nodded . " But then , let's say Medow is the most cunning wolf In our pack . And forgive me for this baby , but she isn't the fastest or strongest woll . How is she going to keep up during the more physical challenges ? Sam asked . Then he peppered Medow's hand and neck with kisses . " It's okay , honey . I know my limitations , " Medow giggled . "I guess it's a numbers game , " I said . " What we know is that each challenge holds a maximum of ten points during the games . There are ten challenges , so the top score is one hundred points . No one knows the score until all challenges are done , " I continued , and everyone nodded . " So let's say that we send physically strong warrior , some with okay abilities in the more mental challenges . There are two , or three challenges that focus on physical strength , as many that focus on mental and the rest is a combination . We will do well on the physical parts , and average on the combination rts , but below average on the mental parts . " " Sure . But if we send wolves with strong mental abilities but poor physical skills , won't the numbers tilt ? " Martin asked . " They will , if we don't train everyone . But let me ask you ; do you think it's harder to train someone's ability to be strategic and cunning or someone's ability to run fast ? " I asked them . There was a moment of silence when the others looked like fishes on land . Then Finlay laughed , and the others followed . " That's why it's important that we identify them as early as possible , he said . I nodded . " Give Sam live ve years and he will have the most lazy wolf in shape , " said . " Fuck yeah ! " Sam exclaimed , and Medow rolled her eyes and then she laughed and kissed her mate . guess we need to hold trainings for the pack to see what talents we have , " Finlay said , and a smirk appeared on his face . " I knew you would be worth the effort it took to recruit you , " he told me . " Oh please . I made it easy for you . I barely put up a fight , " I objected Chapter Comments Sfayz this sounds fun VIEW 1 COMMENT 5 < SHARE POST COMMENT