ONE DAY IN A YEARNicholas POVEvery time, we say we would do it tomorrow; Little did we know that tomorrow never comes. I was a boy with a loving mother and a carefree father. It has always been 'never say never. In the beginning when we were young and free and we had nothing disturbing our day. We just sleep, eat and do them all over again. But, now we aren't flying freely and when we fly over the sun we get burnt.I sat down and watched the sunset going harmlessly on my skin. Another day is gone like that and I have hundreds of years to go. My mind wandered off to Avery once again - What is she doing now? I asked myself. I looked back to the best of our yesterdays and I saw the love and the fight. The only thing we didn't do was give up on ourselves.If I was told I would be in love with a human, it would be a terrible lie. I don't trust her right now, she might turn her back on me anytime soon, but the love won't end and that's all that matters."Why are you sitting all alone?" I
DANIKA? A GUESS TOO CAN BE RIGHT.The bright moonlit night was peaceful with a little scream from the kids playing under the moon. It was a beautiful night. I don't want it to end. Everyone was happy and deep within me, I was the happiest. I'm with Nicholas' family and I felt free among them."Hey Avery, come here and get this to the alpha." Those words alone can ruin my day. I took a sneak peek at the alpha. I'm sure he heard Nahigra call out to me and I had no choice but to answer."Okay, I'm on my way." Reluctantly, I stood up."Careful," a man a few metres away from me said to me."Thanks," I replied and went over to where Nahigra is.I avoided the kids who see everyone as a ghost and would rather collide with you than get out of the way. I found my way to Nahigra - I collected the plate of soup in her hands and walked directly to where the alpha was seated. I bowed down and placed the plate on the table.I could feel him staring at me, but I didn't return the gaze. "Hope there is
WHO IS LYING?A few years agoEveryone was busy arranging the venue for the event. Fifteen-year-old Nicholas just watched them as they ran helter-skelter, but still kept everything in shape. Nahigra was working on the decorations, Elias was working with the kill, but still got some ladies' attention - he shuffled between working and talking until he received a nag from the butcher."I'll see you later ladies." Elias grinned and turned to face what he was doing with deep concentration."I wish the former alpha was here," Groots said."Same here." His friends agreed with him, carrying a long stick with two buckets at the end of the stick, hanging on the back of their necks.It was a very busy day for the moonstone clan. Nicholas felt so lonely as the youngest among everyone. He was not allowed to do anything at the time. His best friend, Danika was also busy with menial jobs - Nicholas was older, but that didn't exempt her from working too.Nicholas' eyes met with Danika, he smiled and
TWO LOVERS, ONE NIGHTNicholas went back to where Danika was sitting. He looked down at her. "You said my mother told you about my allergies.""Yes, she clearly instructed us not to give you wine and -" she scratched her head. "- and grapes - or? I have forgotten the other one." She lied.Nicholas was dumbfounded, but he had no genuine evidence she was Danika. He opted in for the next thing in line. "Do you know Danika?" He asked."Who is Danika?""Danika? I don't know who that is." She shook her head and made sure she kept eye contact with him."Alright." He said and went back to his seat, but deep down, he felt Danika's presence. As soon as he had his seat he remembered Avery. "Avery!" He snapped, stood, and went inside. He left everyone in shock and he was glad they didn't call him back."What's wrong with him?" Devon asked Nahigra."Maybe he is going inside to take care of Avery." She smiled."What's the smile for?" Devon frowned."Have you forgotten how you always treated me back
THE UNKNOWN"Please, have a very good reason for me to be here this early on a beautiful morning," Nicholas lamented.Hoots opened the door fit for only one person to enter. "Good morning young master." Hoots closed the door behind him."Top of the morning to you too. Why did you seek my presence?" Nicholas' hands were behind him as he scanned the room."It is Groots,""What's wrong with Groots?""He dropped a letter and it is meant for you." He gestured a piece of paper at Nicholas and he collected it from him. "He directed one to Wahika too.""If it is concerning the forest, I'm not going anywhere. I don't want to face those beasts again." Nicholas lamented, opening up the letter. "Your brother has some bad handwriting.""He writes as it comes and it comes so fast. You can't blame him." Hoots supported his brother and he earned a nod from Nicholas.DEAR NICHOLAS,When you get this message I would have been on my way to the pit of hell whence you came. It is never another world, the
HOME…"That was a very beautiful lie," Charles exclaimed, glancing backward to make sure no one was listening."He is blinded by the truth. Lies will always look like the truth when started with a secret." Mensaviv maintained a straight face as he walked outside the hall."How did you find out about the secret? The alpha didn't tell you. At that time, you have been banished by the same alpha.""I overheard the conversation one faithful day when I came to retrieve the holy book.""You mean The Super-natural.""Yes, it was hidden for a purpose. No one ought to know about the book. So, I made it my mission to get that book at all costs""But, the book is missing.""Yes, his son might have retrieved it. No doubt.""What if the alpha is alive?" Mensaviv glared at Charles."He can't be. He already died alongside the white witch." Mensaviv answered his question and continued walking. He stopped in his tracks when he saw Nicholas. Respectfully, he bent his head, Mensaviv recognized him, but h
WE CAME IN PEACE"Nicholas?" That was the first word in a very long silence. Nicholas tilted his head and stared at Avery."Yes?" He responded."Thank you.""For what?" He asked, knowing full well why she was thanking him."This - All this - Seeing my father and visiting my hometown. Thank you."Nicholas smiled. He wanted to say something when he saw a deer standing still on its own. "Shhh!" He raised his hands, gesturing them to stop. They all obeyed and saw the reason why they were asked to stop. He stared at Avery. "I think we have a great catch for your people." He smiled and brought out his bow and arrow."You brought a bow and an arrow?" Avery asked surprisingly."Yes, I did." He smiled, aiming at the deer. He shot the arrow. "Headshot." He said and they heard a thud on the dry leaves.Two guards ran toward the kill and carried it on with its legs. "The deer is quite big." One of the guards informed him and he nodded his head."It will serve as a gift to your father. Maybe we'd
YOU REMIND ME OF THE SCARSAnother beautiful night and the two lovebirds avoided each other as obviously as possible. Nicholas was glued to Reginald throughout after the king dismissed them from his presence and Avery stayed with Danika and Beatrice. The men sat with the butcher who was almost done with the kill and talked about sports and the following day which was hunting.Nicholas was lost in their conversation about sports, but it is entirely different from what he knew back at home. Reginald showed the scar he got from racing on a wild horse and the butcher joked about the fact that he is always butchering or arranging the meat into a sack. Tables turned and it was Nicholas' turn."What about you?" Reginald tilted his head sideway. "Have you gotten any injury or scars?" He asked before Nicholas could reply. "I know you guys heal or you don't?""Too many questions." Nicholas scoffed. "Well, I have a scar, but it is a long story. It is from the sports, but not actually from playin