Chapter 1: Thanks But No Thanks!

Thanks but no thanks

My eyes sailed quickly around when I heard crackles and footsteps from not far away, where I was. Lush trees and thick grasses surround me where a creature is hiding. I became alert and my system seemed to be in fight mode immediately for what could happen.

I slowly step forward while scanning the surroundings because I knew in the dark there might be a hidden werewolf that for me is an enemy even in physical form, werewolves are just like me.

I positioned myself as the crackle from the lush grass grew louder. I know that creature is coming and I have to be ready. I backed away when three large wild pigs came out of the lush grass ready to rush to have me as their dinner but I would not allow them to do that because I was not born just to be eaten by any creature.

 I conditioned myself to change form. I wouldn’t be able to match them if I only have two feet flat on the ground. I need two more feet to do so. I felt the gradual change in my body. The color of my eyes turned blue like a sky. My teeth were positioned and had fangs. I could feel my sharp nails and the coming out of white hair all over my body. It’s as if my bones are breaking and reforming into a different shape and growing bigger.

“Grrrr!” seemingly terrified voices of hungry wild pigs.

They stepped forward and surrounded me.

 “Grrr!”

 I retaliate to show that they will not intimidate me. I stepped back to keep my distance and be prepared for the attack of these hungry pigs. My eyes were fast so I saw the rushing pig towards me, I run towards the pig and both fell to the ground, I locked it with my body. The pig tries to unlock as I try to bury my claws in its body but I felt another pig get on my back.

 Angry squeals can be heard in that forest.

 With all my might I jumped with the wild pig behind me, he bounced away and I saw him get slapped at the big tree. Another pig rushed in, I jumped and get on its back. I jumped again and as I landed, I awarded a scratch to the pig. I heard its voice caused by the pain. I took a leap again because I knew the other two would start to attack. In an instant, they bounced off the big tree and fell to the ground feeling so weak.

I know my capacity in battle and I also know I have enough strength to throw them.

“Grrr!”

I stepped back and quickly ran away from that area. I passed big trees and lush grass and I look like a car running too fast.

When I reached the house in the middle of that forest, I was back to my original physique. I had no cover so I took the dress that was out there and put it on.

“Where are you from, Syrie?” Trina greeted me.

“We’ve been looking for you for a while,” I ignored her, I just went straight to the kitchen to drink water.

 I’m used to fighting wild animals in the jungle and that gives me satisfaction that I can’t explain.

“You left again, Syrie? Why didn’t you tell me?” I looked at Vernon with a serious face while he’s looking at me. With his pale face but contains beautiful shapes, he’s undeniably a very handsome vampire.

“Do I need to do that, Vernon?” I can handle myself and I don’t have to say goodbye when I am leaving. I’m not a child anymore!” I stepped into the living room and heard the two of them following.

“Don’t be so stubborn, Syrie. Even if you have memorized the jungle you still shouldn’t go out alone. Not all the creatures in this jungle know you neither you know their abilities. What if a group of people finds you’re a wolf?”

My eyes rolled at Vernon’s sermon that even though the words used were different, it meant only one thing — I shouldn’t go out alone.

 “Vernon is right, Syrie, not all the time you can be yourself,” Trina agreed. I sat on a chair with my forehead meeting my fingers. I’m tired of their sermons.

 “Haist! You guys are worrying for nothing. I’m not a fool to let myself get hurt. I’m not starting to revenge yet, Vernon! And I’m not going to waste my life!” I said with emphasis on the last words.

“As I expected,” Vernon said softly with his forehead being scratched.

“Oh! But where’s Persuz?”

“Volter called him and Ferry,” Trina replied.

I just nodded and stopped talking. Trina and Vernon are sisters and they are both cousins of Volter who I consider my brother. They are both vampires and I am the only werewolf in the high family of vampires. And because of that, I opted to be separated from Volter. I’m different and a lot of vampires object to me staying there.

 “Are you sure that I don’t need to accompany you anymore, Syrie?” Trina asked as I manage to go to Volter. He sent a vampire here to tell me to come over.

“Just stay here, Trina,” I said without looking around.

“Just wait for Vernon and say Volter called me,” I turned to her and said goodbye.

I got on the horse and ran that fast. As the horse ran fast, I was startled and worried when it suddenly stopped, I almost fell on the back of the horse which I knew is worried because of the creature around.

I moved the horse’s leash to calm it down but it didn’t seem to have any effect because every move of the horse became even more aggressive. So before I could fall behind the scared horse, I get off and watched around. I knew creatures are spying from somewhere.

It is getting dim, and darkness was spreading around. The clouds are orange in color and the cool breeze is touching my skin.

After getting down from the horse, it quickly sped off to where I just let it go because I knew I would fight again. I sniffed to smell what creatures are around. They are just close and I know that at any moment they will rush. I frowned but there were no wild animals or werewolves around, if not vampires. I backed away as my eyes rotate around.

The lush grass crackled. Not just there but crackling all around. I became more alert. I knew that those vampires would dare to attack me even if I consider them to be on my side.

 “A werewolf lady! Hmm”

 I quickly turned to the source of the voice and I saw an insanely smiling man who seemed eager to bury the sharp fangs in my neck.

“Good luck, bro!” said another man who appeared on the other side.

“It’s also been a long time since I killed a werewolf,” the first vampire to appear said as he looks deeply at me.

“Can we join?” I turned to the one who spoke and saw two female vampires, both with long hair. They also wear black jackets. So did the two men.

Are vampires deliberately fond of black?

I smirked. “It’s gonna be fun,”

 I gave them sharp looks and I prepared myself.

“It will,” replied the second man.

Don’t they know me? I am considered Volter’s sister and the vampires that would mess up with me will be in a bad state.

I saw how pale vampires transformed. Their eyes quickly turned red than four o’clock. Their fangs had gone so long and their nails became sharp like a sharp knife. The vampires opened their hands as their fangs come out as if they are teasing me.

I reciprocated that.

 “Grrr!” Then I pulled out my white teeth.

“Don’t you know me? You will regret your audacity!”

“Do we still need to recognize who you are?” one asked and they laughed.

“Do you think you can handle us all?” asked one of the female vampires.

“What do you think, girl?”, my classy reply.

 “I didn’t become a werewolf just to be defeated by sucking vampires like you!” I added.

 My words draw annoyance and anger on the faces of the vampires as if at any second they will rush.

“You’re too arrogant!” returned the first man to emerge.

 “Well, if that’s your opinion, go ahead!” my annoying reply to him, then cracked up.

“Don’t say too many words, fight if you gonna fight!” replied another woman.

The vampires looked at each other and nodded. I became ready immediately, I stepped back to keep up. I could see each attacking pair from the left and right sides of my sight. I calculated what my move would be. This is not the time for me to be a werewolf. I jumped when they are nearly approaching, looking up four at once. I quickly landed behind the two men and grabbed them by their clothes. I picked them up with all my might and threw them on the lush grasses.

I am moving very fast, I jumped again when the other two rushed forward. They almost simultaneously unleashed punches and scratches that I immediately avoided. They even tried to kick me which I also avoided when I bowed. I was the one who unleashed the blows, they avoided those but I did not let them avoid all my attacks. They jumped as if they gonna vomit –a satisfying reaction for me when they received my hard punches and strong kicks.

The two got up from my throw, they quickly approached me. They punched me so I bounced somewhere. I winced but I also recovered quickly. I’m not the type that’s easy to defeat. I ran towards the two men, I knew they would use their speed but they didn’t know I would use slow motion so I could see their every move. I opened both my hands, then turned around and there I caught the necks of the two men but I forgot the other two, it’s too late…

 But I was so surprised because nothing touched me and I just heard the two women moaning in pain. Thus, I tightened my grip on the necks of the two men. I threw them away with all my might. I could see them hitting the big tree following their disappearance.

“Are you okay?” I turned to face the man with the baritone voice. I know, he’s not a normal werewolf. I can feel his strange presence.

“Did someone tell you to help me?” I said calmly to the strong man who has a beautiful head and face.

The formation of all parts of his face seemed to be excellently done. The thick eyebrows, sharp nose, blue eyes that are quite deep when viewed, and his slightly thick lips seem as soft as an expensive bed.

The man was surprised by what I said. He couldn’t believe that despite his help, I still got the chance to display a rude attitude.

 “Huh?”

 “Do you think I will praise you just because you helped me? No way! I can fight by myself and I don’t need anyone’s help,” I proudly litany.

He is an enemy and I don’t have to be complacent or feel at ease towards him. Besides, I just knew him a minute ago, it’s even more strange to think why he acts so kind, humble… and cool (maybe)?

The man smiled incredulously.

“I didn’t know there’s someone like you in the werewolf race. I helped you because of your situation. Can’t you just say thank you? We came from the same race,”

I smiled. “In your dreams! I won’t thank you and besides, I don’t belong to your breed. I’m different!” annoyed I said.

“I have not been with you all in a long time and will never be with!” I quickly ran away from that man.

I know they are enemies, but why can’t I start my revenge on that man?