I pushed my hair over the shoulders, and followed the girls to the stairs. They were so loud, in addition to the noise going on. I tried not to frown at the incessant sounds coming on. I turned to the steps, as I took a step, only for my feet to push backwards. I drew back in shock, and my hands groped the wall to get a form of balance. What was that?I took another delicate step, only for my body to launch forward. It took all I could to get some control over myself, and stop me from falling the stairs. My body was suddenly weak, and I had the urge to call Chloe to ask for help.Something deep inside of me growled and went through the walls of the house. ‘RUN!’ An inner voice informed me tersely. I couldn’t move. The music seemed to intensify. I didn’t have any idea about what was going on. This was getting too much.“Maya? Are you still at the bottom of the stairs?” One of Chloe’s friends queried her.I could barely see her, because I focused my energy on regaining my composure. I
MIKE“Don’t be sad,” I mumbled to my goat, Charlie.Charlie munched his grass in response. I knew I was projecting my feelings to him. I was incredibly sad, and I believed it hard a lot to do with Maya. I didn’t understand why she couldn’t feel the connection that we shared.She just went about with that idiot. I’m not even sure she knows his true reality. He was good at subtlety, and I had no idea how to tell her the truth. It was evident that she wouldn’t believe me if that were to happen.“She is quite a handful, isn’t she?” I queried.Charlie chewed his grass even more. I took that as his sign of acceptance. Of course, he would accept everything I said. He didn’t have a choice. I was the one who took care of him, and not Maya.The thought made me smile, and I went about my work doing what I knew how to do best. I cleaned the backyard, and fed some of the chickens in their poultry. Suddenly, my hands stalled its movements. I almost howled, but managed to control myself. I shifted
MIKE I ran as fast as I could to the council. Despite the pain I felt in my chest, it didn’t stop me from running. My people needed me. I couldn’t count how many times I stopped myself from turning into a wolf, so I could get there faster. If the hunters saw me, I will be in a big trouble. I skipped some of the rocks, and ran as fast as I could to the council. The black hooded house soon came into sight. I ran into the house, alerting the occupants of the house. It was exactly 10pm. They weren’t sleeping, but were planning to go rounds around the parameter. “Mike?” Elder Tim queried a bit stunned to see me here at this time. I lowered my head on the ground, suddenly feeling so aggrieved. I couldn’t throw tantrums, for I was a man and it wasn’t allowed. But that didn’t stoping me from letting out a cry that shook the whole house. More people came into the room. “Mike, tell us what the problem is. My wife has been having recurrent visions of impending danger.” The older ma
I held her in my hands as I whispered sweet nothings to her ear, trying to soothe her, while hoping that whatever they had given to her doesn’t end up harming her. Maya was now my ultimate focus. My parents should be dead by now. Though, I was devastated beyond words, but with her, I had hope to live. I was happy to be able to live my life on my terms. I was happy to be able to see Maya again. And, I hoped I wouldn’t lose her too. I stepped out of the room, and heard the awful shrill of the siren. At that same time, my ear buzzed. The head council informed us all to meet at the warehouse at the outskirts of town. I had to get there at once. At the verandah, I noted that the police were already trooping into the party in numbers. I wouldn’t let them catch me. Most of the boys had fled the sight with their intense strength making it difficult for them to be caught so easily. Some touts and biker gangs were in the process of having an all out war. I quickly ran out of there taki
IAN “Ian calm down,” Marcus pleaded above the noise. I pushed my red hair off my face in anger. How could I possibly calm down? Everything was going to hell, and this stupid war shouldn’t have happened. I had told Chloe the very same thing, but it had literally gone out of her ears. There was nothing I could do to sabotage the situation. “Come on, man. You have to chill. Being this way isn’t going to help your cause in the very least.” “How do I do that? Don’t you understand that this isn’t good for us? There is a Cold War out there, and it will sabotage all our plans.” I snapped. “That’s how you see it,” he said easily. I gave him a look. “What do you mean by that?” He smiled slowly. “Come and have a sit.” I groaned. I wasn’t in the mood to relax, and pretend that all was well, because nothing was alright in any sense of the world. Everything was so messed up, and crazy. “Just...” “Just sit down,” Marcus mumbled. I reluctantly sat back on the green chair. Marcu
MIKE The night was still young, but the turmoil was still deep in our loins. There was only so much that could be done now, and I was worried for my people. I wanted them to have everything. I wanted them to have peace, and not have to deal with all these, but now, we couldn’t make that happen. “Do you think they would listen to a word we say?” Adam queried as we moved through the dark, cold night. My eyes were roaming everywhere, and I tried to pick any strange movements, but nothing was untoward. “I really don’t know what they wish to do. It’s only left for us to try.” I said calmly. Adam kicked at an undergrowth, spilling mud on me. I frowned slightly, annoyed about the whole thing. I didn’t want to be dealing with all these now, but I was a fighter, and I couldn’t relent. “Left to me, I wouldn’t plead before them. It’s crazy that we have to this to the people who killed your parents, Mike. I don’t think I would ever be able to have the courage out there. I just can’t s
MAYA Sometimes, life was really a pain. And, right now, it was just completely devastating to be alive. I didn’t understand why it felt like I was losing everything there ever was. I was stuck in this place. It was suddenly more pleasant than the first time, but not less forlorn. The pack boys had done their best to make this place good. I was presently lying in my bunk. It was nice and afforded as much privacy as can be, but it wasn’t the same as being in a home. I didn’t understand how things went from bad to worse. I didn’t get anything at all. I hated the fact that my carelessness caused everyone this. It was so crazy. I wish I had been more responsible. I shouldn’t have gone to that party. I knew what Chloe was capable of doing, and yet, like a fool, I had gone there. I couldn’t believe how stupid I could be. This was just not the Maya I wanted to be. I was so useless and stupid, and now, everyone was paying for my mistakes. “Are you awake?” Someone called from out of t
I’ve been trying to sleep for so long, but it gets harder the more I try. I couldn’t stop thinking about what Jean told me. She was in an on and iff relationship with Mike? How was that even possible? The little I knew of Mike, I felt he was honest, and he wasn’t someone that did things on impulse. I wanted to believe that he was true to himself and his feelings, but what I was seeing now isn’t what I thought it was. “Oh, moon goddess! What do I care?” I whispered into my pillow. I shouldn’t care about any of these things. It would literally do me no good. I was the one who was creating distances between us. So, it was only natural that he would seek closure with his ex. “Get the hell out of my sight woman,” a voice rang out. I frowned slightly. What was that? That voice belonged to Mike. I was so certain about it. Why was he in such a bad mood? Did Jean break his heart for the billionth time? I gritted my teeth as my head bore deeper into the pillow. I’ve officially