Share the workload

Rudy wanted more time with his brother after all that had happened so today.  Rudy dragged himself from sleep early the next day and headed to where he expected Art to be at the time of day.  They could patrol the borders together.  He’d help make sure there was no trouble and maybe see what game he could smell at the same time for later on.  If Art wanted to find any predators ready to cause trouble then really all he needed was Rudy.  Trouble seemed to always find the motley grey wolf after all.

Now, he hadn’t bothered to tell Art about his plan to join him but that made it all the better.  Art needed to be surprised at times, to keep him on his toes and to let him know that at least some things in life never changed.  The world was a terrible place right now, it was up to Rudy to support Art just as it was his brother's job to protect Rudy.  Mom was sick and was going to die, they needed each other more than ever.  They also needed to live up to their new status, they weren’t pups but future leaders, baron and knight.

Geeze, his brother kept the worse hours.  On his own Rudy would still be sleeping at this time. “Hey Art,” Rudy called out from behind once he’d spot him, “I’m coming with you.” Not do you mind if I come because of course his brother wouldn’t mind.

Rudyard Carpathius