The pack bonding

A/N: This is different than the other one-shots as it's pack bonding for all my werewolf Oc's. I also think I'd like to do more of these as they were fun to write. The moments are also not in any chronological order.

Nica's face claim:

Alpines face claim:

Ian's face claim:

The pack: To explain more about the pack, even though not all of them have made appearances yet, they are just a portion of the original Pack as Elodie's father is actually the Alpha of the large Pack. They call it their little Pack because it's really just their friend group in the big Pack and they are mostly seen alone. And the secondary genders are prominent in the Pack but they don't really care about it but it can come in handy for tense situations. They also have a telepathic Pack link that really helps while in wolf form but is still there while in human form just not used so often.

The Secondary Genders: Elodie is a primary alpha which means if they decide to use their Alpha command it works on every secondary gender even other alphas, though it isn't as strong, unlike normal alphas who can only use theirs on Betas and Omegas and have the strongest wolves and are significantly stronger. Hook is an Alpha and can not command primary alpha as he can beta and omega. Nico, Ian, and Alpine are Beta's and don't have any voice command but are also great fighters. Lastly, Nica who is an Omega, and Omegas are actually the most cherished in The Ortiz pack. And they aren't weak but normally have the weakest build they actually are the most spiritually linked to the other pack members than most (Except the alpha of the pack).

-Moment 1-

Hook's POV:

Being who she was Elodie was always out helping people and not just their little pack but everyone at camp. I could see how that was wearing her out the whole pack did but every time we subtly told her to come rest something would happen and she'd rush off to go help. It was awful, every time she'd come back to the cabin we all shared, her face looked more worn and tired. Her subtle pain of being stretched too thin was taking a toll on all of us because as her pack we shared a deep bond where we could feel everything everyone feels and with how close we are. We were all taking it in different ways.

Nico was becoming more irritated which was a stark contrast from his usual happy and playful nature that we were accustomed to, Nica was taking it very differently where she showed almost no emotion which was different as she was normally the warmest in the group. Alpine was a slightly different story as she was close just not as close as the rest of us even though we'd grown up with her but it was still affecting her all the same in the sense that she was doing the same thing by helping and helping past the point that she could handle. Ian was one of the worst as he secluded himself again and was sucked back into his shell that Elodie, me, and the rest of the pack worked so hard to destroy and make him more comfortable and now he didn't speak, eat, or even leave his room unless one of us decided to force him to come out to eat.

For me it was horrible, I had been with her so long that when she was feeling any distressing emotions it put me into almost a toned down replica of the state I had been in before I was rescued by The Ortiz Pack. Where fear and paranoia clouded my mind and I didn't have the constant Elodie near me to comfort and soothe the fears. I experience spurts of it without Elodie being distressed but it was slowly getting better and I was more aware now and I had found ways to help myself when others couldn't so I could see how we were all falling apart one way or another.

I decided that I was gonna do something about it and plan something so we can all do pack bonding whether it be cuddling sessions, playing games, or even changing forms to run and hang out as wolves as shifting is always a great way to let go of worries and relieve stress as our wolves are also a huge part of us. Thinking about the situation I had missed seeing that last of the pack come into the cabin I made a quick decision and knocked on all the doors.

"Hey, guys come to the living area!" I yelled out as loud as I could muster. I got a few grumbles and complaints but they all came out and sat or stood somewhere in the living room.

"Hook what's up?" Elodie asked running a hand down her face with a tired expression, "I'm a little tired." I nodded knowingly, "Sorry Elodie but we need to do this. Who has the biggest bed again?"

(A/N: Just a note for clarification cuddling for them is completely normal as they've grown up doing it and there is nothing sexual about it as they all think of each other as a family)

"We could pull some of the mattresses off and put them together in the extra room," Nica whispered already knowing what I was going for. I nodded quickly with a small smile, loving the idea.

We all got our mattresses and put them together in the large spare room and they surprisingly all fit. Once that was done everyone brought blankets and pillows out while also changing into sleepwear.

Looking at our huge makeshift mattress and pillow and blanket pile I was the first to get in and make myself comfortable in the middle, Ian hesitantly got in next and he snuggled up, right in my arms facing me I could feel him visibly relax. One by one everyone found a spot they were comfy in, Elodie came and laid above us with her body touching our heads lightly, Nico climbed in and laid on his back, his arms touching my back and using Elodies stomach as a pillow, Nica curled around her twin and rested her head on his chest and his hand moved to stroke her hair, Alpine moved to sleep where Elodie was and wrapped her arms around Elodie waist.

"We did need this," Nico whispered out, "thank you Hook." I smiled at the praise and made a sound of content at having my pack so close and feeling their happiness.

"No need to thank me. You're my family."

I said through our link and everyone answered back by snuggling closer and one after the other all fell asleep in the warmth of the pack.

-Moment 2-

Alpines POV:

The camp was very different than I was used to, all the different species being in one place with no fights with each other whatsoever. For someone who had spent most of my time fighting off intruders from my pack and this time was no different but against humans. Humans were destructive, their attacks make more collateral damage than major injuries.

I had also been feeling like I didn't belong in the little pack they've had forever. I had been there but unlike them, I had been trained by my mother who had started my training earlier and once I was old enough I had become part of the wolf fighters the pack had. We were the first-line fighters and we were always patrolling and it, unfortunately, took all of my time. I would've loved to spend time with them they seemed like they had more freedom even though they had all fought battles when they got past my team and me.

I didn't know how to bring it up or who to talk to about it. I felt lonely and my wolf was raging at me for not doing anything about it. I ignored them which probably isn't the best way to go but with no other solution in mind it was all I could do.

Sooner or later though I notice the pack getting suspicious of the change as the intruding anxious thoughts were clouding my normal confidence.

"Hey Pine you doing ok? You not going full out while we train is a little unlike you," Elodie, of course, it was her. It was so hard to lie to her, she could always tell when something was up.

"Oh yeah, I'm good!" I say with fake enthusiasm as I look around for a way to quickly leave this situation.

"Lies..." my wolf shouts at me in my head.

I have to fight hard to not wince because of how loud they yelled. Me ignoring my wolf was making them angry and anger at between your wolf and you could turn dangerous.

"You sure cause the pack and I are always there for you," Elodie's voice had softened for a second till she was pushed over by a small barreling figure, Nica.

"What are guys still doing here? We're going back to the cabin to hang out," Nica said cheerfully. Elodie smiled down at her as Nica excitedly bounced around trying to get us to come with her. After a bit of Nica trying and failing to get Elodie to move, Elodie turned to me and shrugged with a playful smile as she started walking the way Nica was pulling her.

"Alpine you should come, I feel as though you need it."

Feeling Elodie's warm, soothing voice inside my head made me immediately nod and follow them. It didn't take us long to walk to and enter the large cabin they had given us when we first got here. It had many rooms plus the main living space, our spouse's liked sleeping here too. It was definitely cozy and warm.

Once inside the others in the pack sprang into action and Elodie turned around to hug me and capture me in her arms. I could feel that I wasn't going anywhere, they must've thought I might run off on them, but they didn't need to worry. Nico and Ian had run off to get blankets and pillows from the rooms, while Nica with Hook had gotten a movie set up. Elodie picked me up and plopped me onto the couch and Ian draped a blanket onto me and Nico added another one over top of me.

One had brought a mattress out to sit at the foot of the couch and both flopped down onto it. Elodie sat down and cuddled into me, Hook sat on the other side while Nico draped herself over our laps.

My wolf is purring with approval as they were surrounding us with warmth. I felt surrounded by acceptance and love as they all showered me with praises and comforting words through our link.

Surrounded by them and their comforting presence I could feel all my worries and doubts slip away.

-Moment 3-

Ian's POV:

Running, the mud and leaves under my paws and the scent of the others chasing me them not being far behind me, I could feel and smell it in the wind rushing past and through my fur.

"We are gonna catch you,"

Those words swirling around my head as the others gained up on me, I sped up and weaved through the trees. Nica came into my vision as she sped past me as we were the last ones to be caught. She was smaller, faster, and could weave through the trees far better than I could but I was going to win this time. I sped up and ran past her, jumping over boulders and roots sticking up from the ground.

"We are gonna catch you, Ian,"

I laughed through the link as I could see the river, our boundary, so close to victory I could smell the rushing river. I heard the thump of them catching Nica and with a growl restarted to chase after me but I was gonna make it this time.

I could make it.

Coming up to the river I sped up again my four legs going faster than ever and within seconds I breached the end of the treeline and with one last burst of speed.

Jumped to the other side, I could hear the water underneath me but I would reach the other side. The landing wasn't as smooth as I'd hoped though, I stumbled and rolled ending up on my back. I could hear growls from the other side, I looked over to see them all backing up, running back into the trees only for them to show up for split-seconds later as they jumped over the smallish river. Most rolling while Nico and Elodie stuck the landing.

They looked at each other before jumping on top of me and licking me while starting to pull me into playing and rough-housing, with praises being sent through the link.

"You won Ian,"

"You did so well,"

"You were great,"

My wolf and I were practically buzzing with content as my wolf almost rolled around in excitement at finally winning, all our practice paid off.

"I did it,"

I could feel all of them being proud and excited as we continued to play around for a while before Elodie looked up at the sky seeing it was around the time that we had to be back at the camp.

"Pack we must go back to camp,"

I could hear groans of annoyance and I didn't hesitate to join in to complain as well. She shook her head and made the wolf equivalent to laughing before she pointed for us to jump again to the other side.

I jumped back over with a better landing than before, taking off running through the woods again, they didn't hesitate in joining in and we all ran, weaving through the trees and bushes while jumping over all the roots and rocks. I made noises of excitement as we ran and I could smell the scent of camp nearing and I could hear all the voices and noises of the other campers moving around and doing different jobs, it was growing louder and louder as we got closer.

As we broke out of the treeline of the woods I looked around at the familiarity of the camp and we all shifted back into human form and Nico, once he shifted, had jumped up and clung to me like a koala in a burst of excitement.

"Wow, Ian you did great!" Nico exclaimed. I smiled down at him with a nod, silently thanking him, and he hopped off me with a laugh and chased off after Nica who had run to the cabin. I looked back at the two Alphas that were behind me and they were smiling at me while following Nico and Nica at a slower pace.

Alpine had run off with Nica and had reached the cabin door and let everyone in. I laughed lightly and jogged a bit to catch up and go into our big cabin with everyone else.

Once inside I smile wide as I look around at my pack who are bustling around each other in perfect harmony with laughter and banter flowing through the cabin. I couldn't imagine anything better because everything I needed was right here.