Jake looked around.He was at the border of Sunset Beach.It truly accousted it name.All he could see was a beach at sunset and some mountains.He wondered if anyone lived here.Sniffing the air he smelled others.Letting out a roar to let the alpha know he was here.His unusual green eyes glowed.He also smelled other tigers he could get along with.His past was really like most tigers.He was forced to find or make his own pride once his old one kicked him out.Retunring his thoughts back to the present he looked around.The place was big and that was good he thought.

A large grey wolf appeared out of the shadows of the trees and padded slowly over to the lone tiger, his yellow eyes watching him. His head and tail were held high, every thing about him spoke authority. He drew back a single fang, more of a warning than a threat, and spoke in a calm voice.

"Submit to me and speak your name."

Jake watched as a grey wolf appeared.He lowered his head and tail to him."I'm Jake and i wish for a home to call my own,"he said politely.This wolf some what reminded him of his farther which made Jake smile.Some things never zease to exist he thought.

Despite his ruff response to the tiger, he couldn't help but smile. He had only seen few tigers submit to a wolf, or even another tiger. It was nice to see one that wanted a home bad enough to do it.

"You forgot to speak your name, but you are welcome none the less. It took a lot of courage to come here. There are a few rules to live by, and they are not to be broken or you forefit your life. If there is ever a battle to be fought to preserve this land, you must be at the borders with your teeth in our enemy's throat. No changing sides. In the lean part of winter, all food killed by a member of the pack belongs to the pack. You must share. Yourself, your mate and your pups first. Then other pups and female's, and then the other males. If you find a mate outside of our borders, bring her to me first, and you have my blessings. This land is free for you to roam. From the shores to the high mountains is our vast pack lands. There is a stream that runs to the ocean with fresh water. Hunt what you like, but do not waste. Any other rule changes will be mentioned at pack gatherings. If you find our home and rules suitible, you may enter."

He had said his part, now it was the brute's turn to decide.

Jake listened to the wolf."I am Jake and i accept,"he said.He knew perfectly well how to fight and it might came in handy.Tigers are great fighters.He wondered if he should stay with the male wolf or go look for the other tigers.Some might call him a fool for joing a pack that was lead by a wolf.Others would call it brave.What would you call it?

He stepped aside, allowing the tiger to pass. "You are free to roam. If you wish to join them, the other tigers are out for a midnight hunt."

Jake smiled at the wolf then headed off.He flicked his tail in see you later way.Then he took off at a run.