I shook my head and stepped forwards. Tank looked at me and Woobie, ready for a fight to break out.
"You don't remember Penny?"
"Hmmm... I remember my sister. The sister I sent someone to kill, indeed."
"Monster!"
"Nope. I wasn't the one who killed her. After all, daughter, your mother gave birth to four pups who were deformed in some way. Pepper, your sister, was born deaf and with no tail. Rock was born with three legs, you were the runt if the litter and are color blind. And lastly, Twix was born with one ear and an extra tail. You were all born wrong and none of you deserved to live. Sadly, my recruit spared you for your courage."
"He didn't kill all of my family, Rock and Twix must still be alive! I saw him kill Pepper and mom was dead! I kicked Rock into some bushes, and I remember not seeing Twix."
"Wait... so... you're her uncle and her father?" Woobie's face was twisted in disgust.
"Indeed. I am."
I growled and shook my head to clear all irrelevant thoughts. Tank then started the fighting and fought with my... er... father. I went to one of the wolves and blocked them. "If Tank wins, he goes freely." I growled as Woobie blocked off the other wolf.
"Okay. If Thorn wins, Tank dies and you leave for good-"
"Or join us. Whatever Thorn decides." The other wolf cut him off. I nodded and looked at Woobie for his approval. He nodded back.
"Agreed." I sat down and watched.
Tank grabbed Thorn's leg and jerked backwards. Thorn yelped and slammed his head into Tank's ribcage, making him fall back. He then grabbed Tank's cheek in his jaws and shook, tearing the flesh. Tank stood still and waited. He then opened his jaws as wide as he could and grabbed Thorn's muzzle. He crunched down and tore out some flesh and I heard the cracking of bones. Thorn yelped loudly and dropped to the ground. He rolled over submissively.
"I win." He turned around and began my way.
"Can I tag along with you two for a bit?"
"No."
"Yes." Me and Woobie answered at the same time.
I cleared my throat and repeated my answer, "Yes. You can join us." I then padded away, Woobie close to me and Tank trailing behind us.
"Why did you let him join us? He cannot be trusted. I know him from the past. He hurts others physically and emotionally." His harsh whispers echoed in my ear.
"Well, we will see about that." Woobie was obviously upset about my decision. No matter how much I had a crush on him, I couldn't let him ruin my journey. I am on a quest to find friends who will understand me, and this is where it starts.