Azalea We were late to breakfast but fashionably so. Everyone else had just sat down and when we walked into the dinning room we looked at each other and said together "It's his/her fault!" Everyone laughed including us as we took our seats. Breakfast was a light affair as we all knew there would be a full meal later this afternoon. After breakfast we broke off girls and boys so we could go get ready. Meli had several ladies coming over to give us mani pedi s and then later to do our make up and hair. I made sure to snap more pictures and had arranged previously with the twins to take some of their "guy bonding time" to add to my scrap book this afternoon. Meli was in and out with us as she was following up with the cutting and arranging of the flowers. She brought in some of the cut flowers for them to pin in her hair. She had arranged for a light lunch as well and as we ate we cracked jokes and laughed like we had done when we were in school together. We toasted to Cass
Azalea Once I was sure I didn't look a mess after crying Logan and I made our way around to the tables and the groups around to visit and chat with everyone. Of course there were lots of questions in regards to the Luna Ceremony and our mating ceremony both of which were sore subjects for me. Logan handled them well thankfully. Eventually the girls dragged me and Cassie over to the dance floor and we had fun. There were a lot of kids here and we danced with a whole crowd of them. The twins joined us at some point acting silly on the dance floor. I snapped more photos to take with me. When a slow song came on Logan came over and took me in his arms. I had already asked the wolf DJ ing if he could play several tonight so I could dance with Logan and keep the memory of him in my arms with me. He pulled me close and I laid my head on his chest listening to his heart beat. He whispered "Are you ok? You seem sad?" I nodded that I was ok and locked down my feelings. I had be
Azalea The other side was pretty much exactly what I was expecting. We were on the edge of a very vibrant forest that was opening into a field of some sort. A few of the plants I recognized - they were the ones I had just grown and harvested this past few weeks. Others I had no idea. It was mid day I would guess by how bright it was here. “Keep an eye out for anything that might be able to speak or that might attack us,” I told them as we moved along quickly. We stuck to the edge of the forest in hopes that I would be able to spot another portal and we could pop back out on Earth. We walked for what felt like hours before we came upon a small pond and a little blue haired girl. She was sitting on the ground crying and I couldn’t resist. “Stay close,” I told the twins as I let go of their hands to see about comforting the child. “Hey. Are you ok?” I said as I squatted down next to her. She lifted her tear streaked face and said “No. Who are you?” I laughed a little and pulled out
Azalea They both sat there with almost shocked looks on their faces for a whole minute. “Of course we know Charlotte and I had heard rumors that Titus went Earth side but that is a lot to take in. Charlotte was last in your High Council I believe and wow... after all this time Titus has taken a mate,” Dan said smiling softly. “Well Charlotte was at the High Council until it was attacked. She was sent back here to the fae lands to heal. A couple of weeks ago. There’s a war starting well I guess it’s been started for years but it’s really picked up momentum since... well since I started training and word leaked out about the first true trybrid. It’s kinda a long story are you sure you want to hear it all?” I asked taking off my back pack to get more comfortable. I nodded to the twins to do the same and they did before sitting back. “I told you we have the time. Tell us everything,” He said smiling. And so I did. I told him the abridged version- essentially going to school, finding
Logan As soon as I opened my eyes I knew something was wrong. The sun had just risen and my head felt clouded. But more importantly I couldn’t feel Azalea. I jumped out of bed frantically looking around. Her side of the bed was cold and her scent was barely in the room. I tried reaching out to her through our link, but there was nothing. I knew she wasn’t dead I wasn’t in pain, just panic. I threw on a shirt and linked out to those on patrol asking if anyone had seen her. And then I saw it. Her phone and something under it on the nightstand. I picked them both up and saw that it was addressed to me. Logan I love you. And because I love you I have to do this. And if you really love me you’ll let me. I will come back to you. There is no force on earth that can keep me from you. But I will not stand by and watch while our friends and our family are hurt or even killed because of me. The goddess showed me glimpses of my future and the only future with you still in it is the path that I
Azalea It felt like I was sleeping on clouds. I almost didn’t want to get up until I heard knocking at the door. “Come in,” I called out, slowly opening my eyes and sitting up. It took me a minute to remember where I was. The lady from last night opened the door and smiled. “Good morning. Breakfast will be ready in 30 minutes. Master Dan asked me to bring you clean clothes and asked for you to join him in the dining room. I’ll return to escort you down,” She said placing down a bundle of clothing at the end of the bed before leaving. I got up and stretched before checking out the clothing she brought. There was a pair of soft tight pants and a long sleeved tunic like shirt. Not bad I thought as I carried them to the bathroom. I showered quickly and changed. The pants were perfect and while the shirt was more fitted than I expected it wasn’t uncomfortable. I quickly brushed my hair leaving the curls down to dry and putting back on my sneakers. As I opened the door I saw the twins
Logan“What do you mean it’s gone? How does it just disappear?” I said angrily at Titus and Alex. I didn’t understand.“The portal is no longer there. That means that it was closed on the other side. Azalea wouldn’t know how to do that. I can find another portal - I know of several in the area- but seeing as how I don’t know where that one came out at in the fae lands it’s going to be a lot of guess work. The good thing is they’ll stick out there so news should spread quickly about a hybrid and two werewolves who are wondering around. I would guess she had a plan though Logan. She could have just as easily found another portal and popped out somewhere else Earth side. There’s not telling,” Titus said steadily.All I heard was how he felt he knew her better than I did and I growled at that thought. She was my mate damn it.“Go. See what you can find out and let me know,” I said as my office door swung open.“He’s not going anywhere without me. Damn it Logan. You don’t know her like I d
Azalea Before I know it a few months have gone by. I have read so many books and come across so much useless information. But we did come across some on potions I hadn’t come across as well as some about the memory absorption. Cara and Derek now joined us for most meals and their million questions kept meals interesting. In the evenings after I healed the twins and occasionally Lucas I spent some time playing games with her enjoying my break from reading and practicing. I usually joined the guys a few days a week to keep myself warmed up and to see their progress. Lucas had been training them hard but you could definately see it. The other days I would tend my garden and practice my powers. Dan usually joined me and offered suggestions or had me try different things and I had been able to really hone in my powers. I missed Logan and Cassie and everyone else so much but I knew this is what I needed to be doing. I was in the library again pouring through books with Cerwin and Dan when
Logan It’s been a year now. To the day. Today is her official Luna ceremony and the whole council and all of our friends are here to watch and to celebrate with us. I won’t say it’s been easy, but it’s been worth it. To see the carefree way that she laughs and loves, different than before. It made me almost grateful that she didn’t remember everything and it’s been fun to make new memories with her. Seeing her finally walk down the aisle to me with her father by her side, both of them in tears, took my breath away. She was always beautiful, but today she was exceptionally stunning, stealing my very breath. Patching things up with her father again took longer than anything else. I hadn’t ever really talked much to her about her feelings towards him but he explained to me that she had told him she forgave him and that he needed to forgive himself the day before the war. And he struggled with it more this year as he tried to gain her forgiveness again.. But in the end I think he found
AzaleaI didn’t know where I was but where ever it was I felt safe. It wasn’t very bright a pale light illuminating a pathway in front of me. I felt something brush my hand and looked down to see my wolf beside me, her red fur shining and reflecting the little bit of light. How was she here with me? I thought as I ran my hands thru her soft fur, making her purr. I giggled. A wolf purring sounds kinda silly. She made a soft bark before bounding up the path away from me. I followed her quickly, not wanting to be away from her.It wasn’t long before I was in a clearing that was familiar to me. And in the middle, petting my wolf, was the moon goddess. “Am I dead?” I asked sadly as I approached the two. The moon goddess took my hand when I got close and gestured for me to sit, my wolf moving to put her head on my lap once I did.“Not yet my dear. You have a choice, you and your wolf. You did a good thing Azalea, but I know that it weighs heavy on your heart. You can choose, both of you to
LoganI watched as her eyes turned back into their silvery color and finally close. I could feel her breathing and I could still feel a very tiny spark inside of her so I knew she wasn’t gone, just very very drained. I picked her up and began walking back towards camp. I kept my eyes forward, the scene around us too horrific to even imagine. I heard several people loosing their stomachs around us.Behind me I heard Lucas tell some of the fae “bring the rain. We all need to ... rinse the day off.” I had just stepped into the forest when I felt the rain start again. My little mate made the rain turn to snow the first time and then after than I think the fae were too scared to do anything. People moved out of my way as I walked, some moving in fear others in reverence. I signed and knew that there would be a lot of questions once she woke.I could feel the rain washing down my mostly naked body and shifted Azalea to the other side so that the rain could wash off Arick... or what was left
AzaleaI drew my sword and ran for Arick, not making it far before a were jumped in front of me. I dispatched him quickly and looked around for Arick again. I saw the working tirelessly with their elements, a storm brewing above us. The rain would start any minute and while that would hinder the fire fae it would aid the others. I fought off another attacker, still looking for Arick.I was distracted and barely missed the claws aimed at my face. Luckily my mate, in his large black wolf form had grabbed onto the body that tried to attack me.Eyes open my love, he linked to me as he tore into the other were. I turned and got a glimpse of Arick fighting through my second line. I growled loudly, putting power into it, causing the air to vibrate with my anger. The twins were nearby, fighting beside a few of the second line witches and fae. I used my air to push aside bodies as I made my way after Arick.The smell of blood and burned flesh because almost nauseating before the sky spilt open
Azalea I came back my arms laden with snacks and drinks and we sat around quietly munching. Steve and my father were keeping an eye on Arick’s camp trying to keep an estimate of people still coming in. They were already up to 7000. Suddenly the door busted open and there in the doorway stood my twin protectors, my friends, my brothers. I jumped up and rushed over to them wrapping an arm around each of them, the others on my heels. They sandwiched me in a hug squeezing the breath out of me for a minute before letting me go to greet the others. Behind them was Corsica and Stanley and I greeted them as well. We all squeezed in the small area while they gave an update. The twins had escorted the fae to their pack lands and had a quick visit with their family before returning. I was glad they were back and I told them that we had extra beds in the head quarters. Once Steve updated everyone on the numbers -8000 people now - we decided to call it a night. Tomorrow was the big day. I actua
Taylor I spent a few hours with my pack, double checking gear, and doing warm ups with them to make sure we stayed fresh and ready to go. I wanted to have dinner with my sister so I headed back through the portal and began looking for her. I checked the hospital, the mess hall and head quarters before going to central ops. There I saw my father and Steve watching the monitors. I asked if they had seen her and they both nodded no. “I saw her last in the woods. That was a few hours ago. You might check there though,” my father said looking at me. “Alright. I’m going to find her and then go to dinner if you guys want to join,” I replied before walking out. I headed to the forest and began searching for her scent. I frowned when I didn’t smell anything until I remembered the potion. She ws probably still taking it for precautions. I began searching for signs and trying to listen hard for her breathing. Finally I picked up another heartbeat and followed it to my sister. She was asleep cra
Azalea I went straight out to my garden right as the sun was rising and began cutting the plants I needed. There was only one I needed and I knew who would have some as well as be able to help me. When I turned around to go back to the head quarters to see if she was awake, I was startled to see her behind me smiling. I smiled back and said “I should have known. You already have it don’t you? You don’t happen to have a reversal of sorts for it do you? I know it usually only lasts a few hours but I don’t want the twins knocked out for that long if they don’t have to be.” “I do and here, I’ve already prepared it,” she replied smiling as she handed me the wolfsbane and a small vial with a blue potion. I hugged her again and ran off to go wake up Steve. On the way I banged on the trailer door and said loudly to Lucas through our mind link GOOD MORNING LOVE BIRDS! I NEED YOU UP AND DRESSED. YOU HAVE A MISSION. I heard his growl and Cora’s giggle and knew that I would see them soon. Stev
Azalea9 days. And now that it was finally set, I was nervous. Were we really ready for this? Could I do this? I laid on the top of the RV looking up at the stars, letting the finality of it all wash over me. A year that passed so quickly and yet horrifically slow at the same time. Everything we’ve been doing cumulatively coming together. Tomorrow I would go to the fae lands and make sure that our people were getting sorted. The call would go out and they would begin pouring in from all over the country.Th elders would send out the call to be answered and answered it would like an echo in a cave rebounding exponentially. My front line of fae, witches and enforcers would be here in 3 days while those in the second and third lines would be in fae within the next 5 days. Chance’s team would join us on day 6 right before Arick’s team, ideally, would move in. Day 6 would also see all of the elders and the generals with me for a finally run down all together. In 6 days I would see my mate
AzaleaWhile we were away Steve made the arrangements for the other council members to come visit later in the week. I spent most of the next day asleep but on the second day I was up and ready to go. Charlotte and Mrs. Morris, who would be interim witch council member, would be the first to come visit followed by Elder Chris from the bear shifters and Elder Sarah from the feline shifters a few days later, the later two who were each bringing with them their top alpha. Rich would be going back and forth as the council members were supposed to be visiting with "me" and him at our pack. In reality he would be helping them go back and forth between the portals. Chance and Lucas showed up on the third day like I had requested. We chatted for a bit and they were both relieved to see I was pretty much back to normal. I had Lucas and Steve put on their gear and show Chance how it worked. The metal smith fae had come through the night before and brought with them additional weapons wh