Chapter Text
Sehun watched the clouds of thick purple taper off into ribbons of pale green as the last brilliant orange rays of sun wrapped themselves around sheets of winding crimson, all dripping from a soft indigo canvas. The gentle breeze blew, caressing his skin with its woodsy smell. His eyes fluttered shut briefly, lost in the beauty of nature. A low whine brought him out of his revier.
“Sehun. When are we gonna get there? I’m tired.” Came Chanyeol's soft murmur.
“We’re almost there, Yeol.” Sehun tells him, jerking his chin forward. “Can’t you smell them?”
“I’ve been smelling them for the last 3 miles.” Chanyeol snapped with an eyeroll, pursing his lips with distaste and shifting his backpack on his back. “But I still can’t see them, Hun."
Ignoring him, Sehun quickened his pace. Chanyeol lets out a puff of breath that Sehun again, ignores. Sehun knows Chanyeol like the back of his hand, and there’s no way in hell that he’d stop whining if Sehun humored his little tantrum.
After about twenty more minutes of walking, not without Chanyeol trudging and huffing along, Sehun can finally see into the valley. He stops at the top of the hill and peers down. Taking in all of the different sounds and smells that come along with so many wolves being gathered at once. Chanyeol eyes them skeptically, not really sure if they should be here.
“Now that we’re here, you’ve got nothing to say?” Sehun asks, brushing his shoulder with his mates.
“I don’t know, Sehun.” Chanyeol whispers truthfully, rubbing himself against Sehun’s side, taking comfort in his mates calming minty scent. “We’ve never really interacted with.. Other wolves before. What if-”
“Baba told me once that this is a peaceful meeting.” Sehun cuts in, tone soothing. “Besides.. You don’t have much to worry about with your big strong alpha here to protect you.” He finishes, puffing up slightly with a playful grin on his face.
Like Chanyeol would actually ever admit that his words had made him feel a little better.
Yeah, hell no. So with a roll of his eyes, and a soft tug on Sehun’s hand, they started their descent into the valley.
Exo Pack POV
Kris lay down with Suho pressed against one of his sides, and Lay curled up against the other. Watching with mild amusement as Tao and Kai teamed up with Chen and Baekhyun to terrorize D.O. The poor ginger wolf was being surrounded on all sides, his fluffy ears pressed to his head, teeth bared at his assailants, rumbling softly in his throat.
Kai, being the daredevil that he is, nips at D.O’s hind legs, making the older wolf spin around, jaws sealing around his snout and gold eyes flashing dangerously. Kai whimpered, and Chen fell over in a fit of giggles.
“Leave him alone before someone dies.” Xiumin drawls lowly from his spot next to the sleeping Luhan, repositioning himself into a more comfortable position.
“Hey it’s not our fault that he’s fun to tease.” Baekhyun tried to reason, watching as D.O pushed Kai’s head onto the ground with his paw, tail swaying lazily in satisfaction.
“This event is supposed to be peaceful and all, but I’m sure they won’t mind if I make an exception for you, Baek.” D.O mumbles, finally releasing Kai and turning his fiery eyes to the other.
“No need to commit murder.” Chen sing-songs, making his way over to D.O and lapping at his ears, tail whipping behind him. “We just wanted to play D.O.”
“Well play with each other.” Tao says in his most stern, D.O voice, rubbing his side against Kai's.
D.O shakes his head, ears twitching as wolfish grin contorts his features. “Then do it. And don’t bother me.” He hums, making his way over and flopping down into the cuddle pile with Kris.
“No fun.” Kai says, laying down at Tao’s feet and biting at his legs.
“How do you guys have so much energy left after our journey here?” Kris inquires, laying his head on his front paws.
“They’re still pups, Alpha.” Xiumin supplies, rolling onto his back and letting out a sleepy sigh, front legs drawing into his chest. “They’re nothing but balls of energy.”
Kai bristles at the remark, tail flopping indignantly as his head lols to the side. He was obviously not a pup. He was about to let loose a snarky rebuttal when the faint smell of mint invaded his senses. He inhaled deeper this time, drinking in the scent.
A fresh pine scent, mixed with mint and a hint of musk. The light flowery fragrance of honeydew and citrus wrapped in an even coat of lavender. The scents so different, but somehow mixing perfectly, making him feel warm and fuzzy. Like the kiss of the early morning sun on his fur.
He suddenly felt restless. Like he needed to find that whoever was releasing that scent. Like he needed to be closer to that scent. Fuck, he needed.He needed to have that scent. To posses it- Drown in it. He was about to open his mouth, when another voice beat him to it.
“Do you guys smell that..?” Tao inquired softly.
But before anyone could answer, they felt it fizzle through the bond like an electrical current. Charging up their bodies from the tips of the tails to the point of their ears.
MATE