The soft light of morning dimly lit the den and grazed his face with a slight warmth. Opening his eyes the boy stirred himself from his comfortable slumber and peeked over at his siblings and his mother. Looking to each one he saw that they were all still asleep. He waited a few minutes to see if anyone would wake up. When no one did the boy quietly struggled to his feet and moved away from them, pausing to stretch out his tiny form. Once that was completed he moved through the tunnel to the entrance of the den and through to the outside. The bright light made him stop and take a few moments to allow his eyes to adjust. When they did he took off in a clumsy run away from the den. Crashing through the grass, the brush, and snapping twigs as he went. After a while his legs tangled and down he went crashing into the earth and rolling to a complete stop. He grunted taking a moment to gain his barrings. Then the pup got his feet and trotted on, his tail wagging in happiness as he looked around for something to do.
His eyes caught sight of movement and he zeroed in on the creature, a small butterfly on a nearby plant. Excitement flashed through his eyes and he strutted right over towards the plant.
"The great worrier of Celestial, Laisrén, has no fear as he approaches the pack intruder," he whispered to himself acting as though someone was telling a great story was being told about him.
He stood right in front of the butterfly and growled, squeaking out a bark that to him he felt was threatening enough. The butterfly didn't move from the bush instead it slowly raised and lowered it's wings. Laisrén wrinkled his nose before attacking the butterfly, snapping his teeth at it and throwing himself against the bush it was in. The butterfly casually flew off as the young pup attacked the bush ripping of the leaves and the limbs and getting himself somewhat tangled in the mess he was in. When there was nothing left for the boy he picked himself up and stood proudly as he looked at his shredded opponent, not even aware that the butterfly had gotten away.
Moving away the boy looked for another trespasser to stand up to, his confidence sky high for the moment. He had moved quite a distance before he spotted another figure, this time another wolf.
"In the name of Celestial, hold it right there trespasser," He said looking at the much bigger figure before him. He stood tall with his tiny tail held high waiting for the figure to say something.
