 As the herd flees, Saga's father, the herd's leader battles and defeats a wolf, but is wounded in the process.Later, Niko overhears others talking of how his actions have damaged the herd, and decides to leave the herd in an attempt to find his father and Santa's Fell.When Niko is discovered missing, Julius chooses to look for Niko, since he can search without leaving a trail as fresh snow is falling.