The Wolf Run

Its been three months.
Day Four:
He met the Deputy. The Deputy was the man who could bring about the wolf run. The wolf could scarcely believe the power that the Deputy wielded over the other animals. Legions seem to rest on his word. His followers trusted him implicily-without question. And the wolf saw him, and was pleased he had gained the Deputy. He was an invaluable ally-with him the wolf would make history.
Day Five:
The wolf met another runner- the black fox. He was a wild creature-wild and wily. It became apparent to the wolf that the fox was a fool, a fool with followers, but nevertheless a fool. The fox had a trusted ally- the monkey. The monkey appeared more intelligent than the fox. The wolf started to grow wary. He even thought of not running. He had his pack and his work. There was no reason for him to run. He wanted no glory, or riches. He spoke to both the Deputy and the Priest. They were not impressed. Victory is ours, they said. Why do you fear. One of the wolf's friends -the mongoose convinced the wolf. The fox is evil, he said. If he becomes king we as a forest will be led by an evil fool. You have the chance. You have the strength. I have faith in you. You will do it. The wolf squared his shoulders- he had a job to do, a race to win.
Day Six:
The fox had the tongue of a snake. He was a snake-fox. He was trying to poison the minds of the animals of the animals against tthe wolf. His fear of losing was becoming evident. In his desperation he was making rash and wild promises, tempting the animals with dreams of glory and riches. The Deputy and the Priest made short work of the fox-snake's efforts. The jackal, another of the wolf's trusted allies, began to come into his own. His work in aiding the wolf's cause began to show itself. The wolf was pleased.
Day Seven:
The Priest brought the Man. The wolf was wary. The man appeared tame, even respectful, but he exuded danger the same way a tiger exuded danger. He spoke casually of murder. The wolf was uneasy in his heart. The man spoke well, of that there was no doubt. But still something tugged at the wolf's heart. The man was making requests that left the wolf wondering if it was a race or a battle they were preparing for. Perhaps it was a bit of both.
Day Eight:
The man was proving to be almost as invaluable as the Deputy. he seemed to know all the animals. And they all seemed eager to please his every request, almost afraid even. The wolf's uneasiness grew. But the man's actions did not betray him. Only his requests tugged at the back of the wolf's mind.