Phoenix Maplewood storm surge

Figured I'd throw a post up before I go MIA this weekend! Also, I'll finish up the thread in Nova Peak as soon as I get back (I haven't forgot— I've been super busy).

Claiming the Maplewood was no easy task. Reek's mental to-do list felt as if it was a million miles long as he scrambled to make his new home feel more like, well, home. First and foremost, he marked the borders without ceasing.  The raggedy alpha was hard pressed to stop until the whole place reeked of Reek. Digging a proper den and finally planting the garden that he had wanted for ages took the backseat, even though they were the things he looked forward to most.  Unfortunately, necessities had to be taken care of first.

Making his second pass around the territory, Reek brushed up against every tree in his wake and marked every hundred feet or so, that is, until the faint smell of smoke caught his attention. Too faint to be from fire, but Reek set off across the border to investigate the source, eventually coming face to face with their allies from the North— the whole pack.

"Hey guys!" Exclaimed Reek in surprise. "— Uh, 'sup?" Finally, the fact that the entire pack had made the trip sunk in. Whatever implication that held, it didn't seem good.  Reek's surprised smile faltered into a confused and questioning grimace in the hopes they would provide adequate explanation.