The pack takes their trek through the Forest of Death, a place feared by the humans. As they wander hungry and tired, Hige and Tsume go after a mysterious owl. But will this talking avian lead them out or lead them astray?

Darcia has Cheza once again, and the pack is left beaten under the full moon. But not everything goes Darcia's way when he returns to his castle. The pack takes time to heal, unaware of the storm brewing on the horizon, and encounters a familiar face.