Ava's Mission

‘You were born for a purpose Ava. You have a great destiny. Be strong and courageous.’ Ava nodded in agreement.

‘Next is your mission.’

Ava looked at Nadia, her wolf and fell in love with her at once. Nadia, Ava's loyal wolf companion, was a stunning creature with a thick, plush coat of grey fur that seemed to shimmer in the light. Her fur was a mesmerizing blend of dark and light greys, with subtle hints of blue and black that gave her a mysterious, smoky appearance.

Her eyes were a piercing yellow, with a sharp, intelligent glint that missed nothing. Her ears were triangular and alert, always perked up and listening for any sign of danger. Her muzzle was narrow and pointed, with a subtle black nose that twitched with every scent.

Nadia's body was sleek and athletic, built for speed and agility. Her legs were long and powerful, with paws that seemed to barely touch the ground as she moved. Her tail was long and feathery, with a subtle plume at the end that she used to express her mood.

When she moved, Nadia's grey fur seemed to blend with the shadows, making her almost invisible in the darkness. But when she stood still, her eyes shone like two bright stars, illuminating the world around her. She was a true queen of the night, a wolf of mystery and beauty.

Still hugging her, Ava did not hear what Moon Goddess said and kept staring at her wolf.

‘I’ve been waiting for you for so long. Why did you not come to me when I was eighteen?’ She asked Nadia. It was the Moon Goddess that answered her.

‘Because your wolf is a special breed, stronger and with greater abilities than the regular wolves. Only few wolves as such are released in a generation.’

Ava shifted her gaze from Nadia to the Moon Goddess.

‘I was afraid I would be wolfless forever.’ A tear dropped from her eye as she said this, remembering all she had suffered because she was wolfless. The ridicule, the shame, the slap… She shook her head in a bid to forget the bad memories.

‘That only happens once in a generation. And there must be a cause.’ Moon Goddess answered as she wiped Ava’s tear. Ava got up from her knees and sat down, ready for answers.

‘Why did I not get my wolf when it was twelve midnight on my birthday? I fell asleep while waiting and thought it would happen in my sleep. I still checked when I woke up, there was no wolf!’ Her voice rose a little as she again remembered the spiteful look in Colton’s eyes when he saw that she had no wolf.

‘The day is not yet over, Ava. Your wolf is here now.’

‘But it’s too late already! I have been banished from my pack, I have nowhere to go. And I don’t want to be a rogue…’ Ava retorted.

‘Patience my dear daughter, patience,’ said the Moon Goddess. ‘You were meant to be where you are right now. It is for a purpose.’

Ava got up from her seat and walked a few feet away. Nadia instantly got up and followed her, ready to accompany her anywhere. Ava smiled and patted her on the head, then moved back to stand behind her chair.

‘Why did you mate me with alpha Colton?’ She threw the question at the Moon Goddess, who held Ava’s hands and pressed them gently to assure her.

‘I gave him a chance to make the right choice, but he messed it up.’ Ava’s green eyes sparkled with interest. She grabbed Moon Goddess’ hands.

‘Really? I could have been his right mate?’ She excitedly asked.

The Moon Goddess nodded in the affirmative. ‘The key to his uttermost desire is in your hand. If he had accepted you, he would have gotten what he desires on a platter of gold.’

Ava clapped her hand in excitement. ‘Wow. I have a key of solution.’ She looked around on the ground, on the magical table, then at Moon Goddess’ hands.

‘Please give me.’

‘What?’ The Moon Goddess quizzed her.

‘The solution key,’ Ava excitedly answered.

The Moon Goddess smiled and motioned Ava to sit, which she did obediently, expecting to be given the Master key.

‘It’s not that kind of key. You are the key, Ava.’ Dumbfounded, Ava could only stare at the Moon Goddess, as she waited for her to continue.

‘You were born for a purpose Ava. You have a great destiny. Be strong and courageous.’ Ava nodded in agreement.

‘Next is your mission.’ Realizing that there were deep things she needed to know, Ava kept quiet, her full attention on the Moon Goddess.

‘A rage is coming. It will shake both the werewolf and human world. If care is not taken, werewolves would go into extinction.’

‘That would be terrible.’ Ava noted.

‘Marcus, the leader of the rogues who have you presently, has gone wild. He has connived with Malicia the sorceress, to raise a new breed of werewolves and take over the world. He must be stopped.’ Moon Goddess said the last statement with urgency.

‘That is where you come in Ava.’

‘What do I need to do? We must not disappear. Our world must stand for generations to come as it has been before us.’ Ava responded worried.

‘Start with yourself and your wolf first. Discover your abilities, train yourself to control and use your powers. Things will unfold naturally and you will know what to do.’

‘Is that all I need to do? Okay, I will do that. I also want to know Nadia very well.’ She bent and drew willing Nadia to herself. Nadia got closer and closer until Ava could not see again. She looked around frantically, afraid her wolf had left her.

‘Where is my wolf?’ She queried the Moon Goddess.

‘At the right place she should be, inside you.’ Before Ava could respond to that, the Moon Goddess tapped her on the head and shouted.

‘It is time to wake up. Ava, wake up!’

Ava felt a swoosh sound as she felt transported through the air. Where am I going? She asked herself, remembering her past ordeals.