Landon walks outnof the room to find his friends and he sess them all standing around uncomfortable. His pride eyes them suspiciously and he rolls his eyes. They have lived apart from civilization for far too long. It is time they are reintroduced into the world, bit before he van reach his group he hears a ruffle in the bushes and is engulfed in a big hug. "Brother, you don't know how happy I am to have you back! Father was unbearable and I wss afraid that if I didn't leave I would kill him." Landon laughs "Good to see you too Stefan. Let me introduce you to my friends... And Mate" Stefan steps back and look at him wide eyed. "You really found her? Dad mentioned it but was so vague that I doubted it." Both turn to the group and Landon introduce them all. "So what are you doing here?" Stefan asks and Landon chuckles, his brother, always nosy and impatient. "I'm calling a meeting right now to talk to everybody. You will know soon enough" Landon says and immediately opens a mi
The days after Landon made rhe announcement that they will move is full of excitement. Folkor and Jarek has sent orders to start the preperation and construction. In a small amount of time they formed their own family. The pride has accepted everyone but is still wary of Gina and keeps her at arms length and it bothers Tessa, but Gina just smile and wink at her. She has something uo her sleeve that will convince everyone that she can be trusted. Early the next morning the other three kings arrive. They look annoyed at the fact that they need to travel without much knowledge about the situation. Stafan shows them to the secret room where Landon awaits them with Tessa and the rest of the crew. "your highness' I'm glad you could make it on such short notice" King Andrew of the North acknowledges him but looks suspicious. "No problem, I see the pride is packing up. Any reason for that? Do you have problems with hun..." He stops mid sentence and sniff the air and his eyes land on Gina
The next morning Stefan leads everyone to Astoria, their new home and the rest is ready to set out on their quest. They decide to head out to the bear clan. They aren't difficult to find but rhey are not the friendliest. Once they arrive the guards immediately shift and is standoffish. But with Folkor and Valory no one dare to attack first. The leader steps through and introduce himself as Tate, he is arrogant and nonchalant. He eyes Tessa as prey and seems annoyed as Folkor blocks his view. He is the only one not in bear form. "Little girl, tell your dragon to back off." Tessa steps forward. "He isn't my guard. He is king Folkor to you. We are here with a proposal." "I'm not interested in anything you have to say. We live here on our own, not bothering anybody and you show up looking like you want to attack us with your small army. If I can give my advise break free from dragons. They are not to be trusted." he says and Tessa realize this will be tougher than she thought.
She wakes up in a dark and musky room, her whole body aches and she can smell blood all over, she tries to move but she is restricted, and she looks down finding herself bound by shackles, and she remembers that this is her home now for heaven knows how long. She lost track of how long she have been here as she can't see anything outside. A low chuckle is heard from the corner of the room, and her head snaps in that direction, she can't feel Luna or Aurora's presence and she starts to panic She could feel their presence slightly before the last beating., but now they are gone, yet again she is a weak human. Dutch steps forward smiling his disgusting manic smile. "Im glad to see you are awake, I have been getting tired of waiting" He steps forward and grab her arm roughly pulling her up. He holds her at arms length looking at her bruised face "We did a number on you didn't we. It was neccesary though, but I will keep in mind to avoid this pretty face of yours, I don't want to l
It has been 2 weeks since the accident and Tessa still dont have a full recollection of that faithfull night. She remembers the lights comibg straight to them, her father swerving sharp and then darkness. While she is lost in thought she tries to pack what is left of her life. A few items the hospital supplied. A small bag to go into the big world all alone. Her hands stilled after she closed the bag fighting against the tears, but after a few seconds she gave in to the full emotions she suppressed the whole time she was confined to this room. She still had the cast but all her other injuries healed surprisingly fast. Suddenly a voice startled her and she looked up quickly. It was dr O'Ryan standing in the door holding a big envelope. "Tessa? Are you alright?" Corncern flooding though his voice, sympathy showing in his eyes. She chooses to ignore it and wipe away her tears, straightening her back and gives him a small smile "Yes. I was just thinking about what lies in my
Tessa wakes up as the bus stopped. She look outside and see it's still dark outside. They just made a short stop before continuing to Astoria. She stands up, sore from sitting in the same position so long. Her body not accustomed to being confined in such a small space. Heading out of the bus she's met with a crisp cold air. Shuddering she remindes herself that she need to buy herself some winter clothes. She went to the bathroom and freshened up and bought something to read and some more snacks. Her stomach screaming for a proper meal but it had to wait. Heading back to the bus she waits for it to move again. After about 10 minutes they were back on the road. Leaning agains the window she watches cars flying by. Suddenly a flash of memory came back. They were driving at night, light rain outside, suddenly she hears her mother scream and her father swerved. It was darkness for a while but then she woke up with a voice, talking softly trying to keep her calm. She felt a sharp pain
Back at the Hospital in Denver Chaos errupted and David O'Ryan starts to panick. He need to secure all the patients. There are just too many with their currently understaffed situation. Just a few hours after Tessa disappeared through the front door security alerted them that bunch of men, really rough men, almost looking feral stormed the corridor and took the whole hospital hostage. A big guy eyes almost as black as his hair came through looking around and it seems like he is smelling. Walking straight through past everyone. David keeps himself hidden but kept his eyes on the man walking with purpose into his ward, straight towards the room where Tessa was he past few weeks. Sniffing around looking angry he spins around and walk back straight toward David. "You!!! Where are you hiding her?" He grabs David neck and lift him up against the wall. His sheer strength amazes David but also terrifies him "I dont know what you are talking about" David wheezes out trying to pry his finge
Tessa wakes up early in the morning, feeling much better after a good dreamless sleep. She felt calmer than ever like she is where she always should have been. Still walking with difficulty as she still has to get rid of the cast but otherwise her body feels refreshed and healed. She decided to visit the bakery again, feeling the need to endulge into the sweet decadent treats the have to offer. After she freshened up she headed into town straight to her already favorite spot. As she enteres the bakery she smiled at the friendly cashier and decided on a strawberries and cream pastry. She paid and walked outside walking to the park, but as she walk it constantly feels like soneone is watching her. She feels uncomfortable but theres no feeling of danger yet. It is like a constant presence following her but is nowhere to be seen. Trying to look around her without making it too obvious she saw the quick shadow again. Standing still for a few seconds and disappeared again. She turn as qu
The next morning Stefan leads everyone to Astoria, their new home and the rest is ready to set out on their quest. They decide to head out to the bear clan. They aren't difficult to find but rhey are not the friendliest. Once they arrive the guards immediately shift and is standoffish. But with Folkor and Valory no one dare to attack first. The leader steps through and introduce himself as Tate, he is arrogant and nonchalant. He eyes Tessa as prey and seems annoyed as Folkor blocks his view. He is the only one not in bear form. "Little girl, tell your dragon to back off." Tessa steps forward. "He isn't my guard. He is king Folkor to you. We are here with a proposal." "I'm not interested in anything you have to say. We live here on our own, not bothering anybody and you show up looking like you want to attack us with your small army. If I can give my advise break free from dragons. They are not to be trusted." he says and Tessa realize this will be tougher than she thought.
The days after Landon made rhe announcement that they will move is full of excitement. Folkor and Jarek has sent orders to start the preperation and construction. In a small amount of time they formed their own family. The pride has accepted everyone but is still wary of Gina and keeps her at arms length and it bothers Tessa, but Gina just smile and wink at her. She has something uo her sleeve that will convince everyone that she can be trusted. Early the next morning the other three kings arrive. They look annoyed at the fact that they need to travel without much knowledge about the situation. Stafan shows them to the secret room where Landon awaits them with Tessa and the rest of the crew. "your highness' I'm glad you could make it on such short notice" King Andrew of the North acknowledges him but looks suspicious. "No problem, I see the pride is packing up. Any reason for that? Do you have problems with hun..." He stops mid sentence and sniff the air and his eyes land on Gina
Landon walks outnof the room to find his friends and he sess them all standing around uncomfortable. His pride eyes them suspiciously and he rolls his eyes. They have lived apart from civilization for far too long. It is time they are reintroduced into the world, bit before he van reach his group he hears a ruffle in the bushes and is engulfed in a big hug. "Brother, you don't know how happy I am to have you back! Father was unbearable and I wss afraid that if I didn't leave I would kill him." Landon laughs "Good to see you too Stefan. Let me introduce you to my friends... And Mate" Stefan steps back and look at him wide eyed. "You really found her? Dad mentioned it but was so vague that I doubted it." Both turn to the group and Landon introduce them all. "So what are you doing here?" Stefan asks and Landon chuckles, his brother, always nosy and impatient. "I'm calling a meeting right now to talk to everybody. You will know soon enough" Landon says and immediately opens a mi
"Why did your Father react that way when he saw Gina?" Tessa ask and Landon looks at Gina apologetically "Witches have been hunting us for years" Tessa gasps "What? But why?" Gina clears her throat. "Because some covens believs that slaying a cat and extracting their essence will give them more power. Which isn't true. Witches can only gain power by channeling their magic deeper. Al it did was to turn them dark, take away a part of their soul" Landon looks at Gina, this is the first time he heard anything like this. Everyone thought is was true, but even with what she said it doesn't change the fact that they are still being hunted. When they hear the door open they al turn to see who it is simultaneously, and Logan steps into the room. "everyone will be here in three days, but they won't be happy to se her" He points to Gina. "Well that's too bad dad, she is here because she is helping us. She forges the bond that will help us fight the demon lord" Landon says and Logan turns t
Gina rolls her eyes and step forward. "Now what do you need?" She asks facing Folkor. "We need you to help forming and allegiance. The real unbreakable bond" He says and her eyes widens "Is it really that serious?" She asks and Folkor nods. "Okay, now Tessa step forward. Everyone here including her mates need to perform the ritual" She waves Folkor closer as he is the nearest and takes his and Tessa's hands and put it together like a handshake, and place a chalice underneath their hands "Declare your allegiance" Folkor takes a deep breath. "I King Folkor, king of Dragons of the west and leader of blue mountain lair hereby declare my allegiance to Queen Tessa, Queen and Guardian of all" a white line forms around their hands and transforms into a chain. Gina take a need and prick their fingers with a needles. As soon as both drops fall into the chalice it swirls together and forms a gold liquid, and both of them feels a connection forming between them. Any ill feelings th
Landon sits next to Tessa and she rests her head against his shoulder, breathing in his scent calming her down. "This is too much. How am I suppose to fill the position I'm was forced in?" A Tear runs down her cheek. She has a living fear of failing everybody. That she will be the one causing the world as they know it to end. She is a guardian, a queen of all. How will she ever be able to handle it. 'My sweet girl, for now you just have to get control of yourself. We are not a full guardian yet. We are still like a puzzle that need to be put together. Aurora and I can summon full guardian powers at timd, but it drains us, like the marking. That is why it is a good thing Dutch didn't have us when we are fully evolved. He gained power but not as much as he wanted and needed. ' Luna says comforting her and Tessa gasps ' Do you know what he wanted my blood for? ' she asks as she completely forgot about it ' No we don't. But we need to find out and find a work around for it' Aurora
Valory quickly returns with everyone they asked for and as soon as she lands she shifts back and runs into Ben's arms. As Tessa is standing close to them she sees the mark on the crook of their necks and it peaks her intrest, and she make a mental note to asks Valory if she can see it later. Folkor steps closer and take Tessa's hand in his and kiss the wrist. "Good morning my Queen" Jarek steps closer and growls "Oh stop it, I'm not making a move on her. I can clearly see she is taken, but she is our Queen." He says annoyed at Jarek. "Why do you call me that?" Tessa asks confused. She isn't a queen by far. "We can discuss it where it is more private" He says as a crowd is starting to gather around them. Even after all this time they searched for Tessa the pack stilm isn't used to seeing the dragons up close. The eighth of them walk into the packhouse and Jarek leads them to his office. He will need a bigger sound proof space if he is going to host meetings like this he tho
Tessa wakes up feeling refreshed, and both Luna and Aurora is buzzing with energy. 'What is with the two of you?' she asks ash she takes a shower. She slept like the dead when they returned, that whole run took all of her energy. 'we feel complete. The bond has finally been completed.' Aurora says sounding like someone on a sugar rush. 'what do you mean finally completed?' she asks and no one answers her. She walk to the sink to brush her teeth when she sees her mark and she lets out a deafening scream and both Jarek and Landon burst through the door. "TESSA! WHERE ARE YOU?" Both calls for her and when they rush into the bathroom they see her completely naked. Both of them freezes in their steps and stares at her. "What the hell guys?" Tessa asks in shock and both snap out of their trance and quickly head back to the bedroom and Tessa grabs a towel wrapping it around her and walk to the bedroom. "Can anyone tell me why the two of you storms into my room like lunatics witho
Tessa falls down on her bed. Exhausted by the activities of the day and what happened with Landon and Jarek, but for the first time in a long time she has real peace in her heart. Tomorrow will bring new things and new challenges but she will take it head on. She won't ever run away. No matter how hard the situation is. Luna and Aurora showed her how special they are and she feels blessed to be part of them. She close her eyes al falls in a deep sleep. IN THE NEXT ROOM Jarek stands infront of his window. His mind is in a turmoil and he won't be able to sleep. He walks to the bathroom and takes a long hot shower hoping to clear his mind. 'How is it possible for them to mark us?' He asks Kane who was unusually quiet this whole time. 'I don't know. In my entire existence I never saw it happen. I'm afraid we are in way over our heads' Kane says and it sounds like he is in a daze. 'Are you alright? You seem different' Jarek asks Kane and he is worried the magic affected him negat