Karkat trotted up the hill towards two of the wolves he had kept on the search for this man pack. He sat between Sollux, and Sollux's almost rival Eridan. Almost is an understatement. They hate each other. But they worked very well with eachother and spent a lot of time together.

''What news of the man do you have?'' Karkat growled.

''Well we found out that the man pack hunt around here.'' Eridan started.

''Perhaps a little too close, man is starting to hunt our Elk.'' Sollux muttered.

''They hunt with no respect for the animals. Hunting whichever Elk is too close. They speak of them like they are nothing. Yet they use every part of the Elk for bizard needs.'' Sollux chuckled at the confused face of Eridan's as he spoke. Sollux stood and shook snow off him.

''There is no need to worry Karkat, Eridan. Since our alpha has already stated earlier. We aren't moving no matter what. So what's the point of fixing ourselves on these stupid, naked creatures, hmm?'' Sollux smirked an obnouixius air of 'I told you so' surrounded him as he trotted away from the two other wolves. Karkat growled after him and reluctantly followed the blonde wolf's lead.

Once they were back at the den Karkat resumed his pacing in the back of the cave. He had been debating for weeks on what he wanted to do about these man packs. He knew by now that Sollux was right. These man were going to take all their food. He still hoped that perhaps they would stay away and won't hunt for very long. Perhaps they will leave and not stay for long. He shook his head and growled from the back.

''Kanaya! Get over here!'' The beautiful brown wolf trotted over and sat at attention in front of Karkat eats low. ''When is the soonest season for the females?'' He growled as he soon resumed his pacing. Kanaya was from their old packs nurse line. She was destined to never have her own pups but was ready to help nurse and care for the other pups if there were any. She looked out the den and the still heavy snow on the ground.

''Not until many moons from now Karkat…might I ask why you ask?'' She cocked her head as he jade eyes studied the stressed alpha. Karkat saighed and sat down with a huff.

''I just wanted to be sure it wasn't soon for I worry with how close these man are it might cause trouble for the pups.'' He muttered his whole body stiff. She nodded and stood up, just as she was about to turn Karkat whimpered softly and she looked at him.

''I need advise Kanaya.'' He said softly his tail tucked between his legs, his ears low. She cocked her head and nodded. ''These man are very close and I fear that perhaps Sollux was right-''

''As he always is Karkat.''

''I know, but I'm worried. Should I consult the white bird in the north of what to do?'' Karkat looked at her, his cherry red eyes filled with worry. Kanaya thought about this for a while before she nodded.

''Perhaps console in him would be for the best. He has never steered me wrong when Mother sent me to him in my youth. So a console in him would be for the best.'' Karkat smiled and licked her snout before heading to the mouth of the cave.

''Vriska, Sollux, and Gamzee walk with me. While I am gone you listen to Feferi for she is in charge.'' Karkat growled before he headed out. The two blonde wolves looked at each other before getting up and trotting after their leader, the large black wolf groaned before he got up and lazily trotted after the others.

''What are we doing Karkat?'' Vriska asked as she followed.

''We are going to speak with the oracle Doc Scratch. Hopefully you can get us in Vriska. Since you are learning from him correct?'' Karkat growled as he began to run North in the pure white snow.

''I mean I guess I can.'' She rolled her eyes as she followed.

''Sollux I'll need you in case we run into the black foxes you can talk us out of it. Gamzee I need strength.''

''You mother fuckin' got it.'' Gamzee howled and ran with the other three.

The four wolves ran in the virgin snow, it flew up behind them and landed. Their tracks sinking in lighting in the deep snow, the scenery around them was the most beautiful part. Tall pine trees and lake blue sky. A truly beautiful day that Karkat really wished he could enjoy. But now were more president matters. Miles later Karkat stopped his running and panted as they came up to a large nest on the ground. With dead greens inside it, Karkat looked at Vriska who nodded and her paw barely took one step before the pure white bird hobbled out. The bird was a perfect white except for his wings which has under feathers of a bright green. His eyes has a thin layer of white on them; rendering the bird blind. Even though this bird was blind the bird held more wisdom than anything. Tales said he was alive during the time when the gods still walked. He often spoke of the great god Lord English. But all the animals knew those were pup stories.

''What can I do you for?'' The bird asked. He turned back to the nest and brought out some mice. ''Food for the weary travelers?''

''Thank you sir.'' Vriska said softly and she lay down, the other three followed suit. She looked at Karkat and nodded for him to speak.

''Doc Scratch I seek your advice for my pack.'' Karkat started and picked a mouse up before eating it with ease. Doc Scratch went to fixing his feathers before he nodded. ''Man has come to my pack, and I fear that perhaps something really bad will happen. Also black foxes have been seen more lately and it worries me more. Tell me Doc Scratch, what am I to do?'' Doc Scratch was silent for some time before he looked Karkat dead in the eyes.

''You are the leader these are the choices you must make. An excellent bid such as me cannot answer such questions. But I can tell you to watch for a fox in your pack. The slightest little leech can blind one with ease.'' Doc Scratch said and hobbled back into his nest. Karkat looked at Vriska confused. Vriska shrugged and stood,

''He's like that. Nothing he says ever makes sense. Let's go home.''

Karkat nodded and followed her. On their journey Karkat tried to figure out what the bird meant. The only 'fox' that was in their pack was Vriska, and even then it's only because her mother's mother crossbred with a fox. But there was no way Vriska would ever betray her pack. This made no sense to the young leader.

Gamzee stopped running all of a sudden and sniffed, the others soon did too.

''What is it Gamzee?'' Karkat growled suddenly very aware.

''I smell somethin Kar. Somethin that ain't good.'' Gamzee growled. The other wolves soon caught the scent and they formed a tight circle looking all around them when suddenly a small pure black fox stepped into view and looked at Karkat with his snagged fangs showing.

''Hello Karkat.''

''Hello Jack.''