Redhawk Caldera AQUACULTURE

Peregrine's howl rang out loud and clear, requesting the presence of the pack at the caldera's namesake, and Elwood quickly set his feet in that direction. He scaled the slope with ease, noting just how comfortable he had become with the mountain's rocky landscape; it had been nearly six months since Peregrine had recruited him into the pack. The time had passed in the blink of an eye, but at the same time he felt as though he had been there for years.

As he reached the top of the dormant volcano, the entire Redleaf-DiSarinno family came into view. Peregrine was positioned protectively near the water's edge, looking back at his brood. The pups were clustered around Fox, their eyes wide and full of wonder as they gazed at the lake. Immediately, Elwood had an idea of what the Alphas' plan was -- the weather was perfect for swimming, and by now the water would have warmed up enough for the wolves to submerge themselves.

Closing the gap between himself and the others, Elwood chuffed a greeting to the adults and then individually greeted his nieces and nephew with a nudge to each of their shoulders. They were growing like weeds, and he couldn't believe how much they already resembled grown wolves. "Swimming!" he exclaimed as he settled himself behind the pups so that they would have the best view; surely Fox and Peregrine would have rules and instructions to share before they began.