Chapter 2 The Run

Moge stopped along with Gart and Salka. They all peered down at the swirling waters below. Meanwhile the group of Balkas caught up. They surrounded Moge and the others. But instead of attacking they all peered down also. Then one of the Balkas shouted, "Hey, he could have survived why don't we run down the river and check"

"Yeah" roared the crowd. Then they ran off. Moge realizing what they said, "Gart, Salka hurry we must get there first" Gart and Salka looked at him. Then slowly their eyes grew large. Then without warning they ran off. Moge surprised, raced after them. He raced fast to catch up to his siblings.

The Balkas group was far ahead but Moge, Salka, and Gart started to catch up. After they caught up to the Balkas they tried to get passed. This failed of course. The Balkas were blocking them out. Keeping them from getting ahead to save Tuff from being imprisoned.

Moge finally got inside the Balkas group. He tried his best to get to the front an passed. He had promised his Dad to care for Tuff. Now he had let him down. One of the Balkas next to Moge snapped at him. Moge moved his foot in time to dodge it. Then the second time the Balkas bit Moge's lower leg. With a yelp Moge fell on his snout.

With a whine, Moge stood back up and hobbled as fast as he could. Meanwhile Gart and Salka had also broken through to the center of the pack, but they were separated. Then not knowing what was happening they were surrounded and attacked from all sides.

Both Gart and Salka stopped trying to get away from the flashing teeth that were tearing at their skin. This ended up with them being trampled. After the group passed over them. Moge was so intent with the race he tripped over the two wolves. Then with dismay Moge, Salka, and Gart watched the Balkas disappear over the hill.

"W-we lost" said Gart. And deep in all of their hearts they knew that Tuff was now alone.