“This is Kitty,” Korotkov continued as if nothing had happened. Behind him, a projection of the video from her assignment from yesterday appeared on the wall. In the video, various weapons appeared out of nowhere in the girl's hands. From a pistol with a shotgun to a grenade launcher.“The gunsmith,” Krotkov continued to explain. - The only one from her group that passed the test. And the only girl who made it to this stage.Korotkov fell silent, and I mentally whistled at such a daring girl. Then there was a video with my fiery wolf and bear. For the first time I see myself in this form from the outside ...“This is the Moon and the Bear,” Korotkov explained, pointing at me and the bear.“So you are a gifted female!” Voronov was surprised, looking at me in a completely different way."You'd better not cross my path!" I growled, lighting a fire in my palm to prove my point.“More and more interesting,” he said enigmatically. I just snorted in response and extinguished my magic.Then c
"What a concern," I quipped, taking the keychain from Korotkov's car. “I had a better opinion of you,” the head of chemists did not want to listen to me, he simply turned around and went towards the exit from the department.- Well, you're a creature, Korotkov! I shouted after the departing man, to which the chemist did not even turn around.“I told you,” Pasha sighed, glancing sadly at the head of the department moving away from us. - He doesn't care about me. Okay, let's go to the hall, otherwise Mikhail will tear you to pieces for the delay.“Come on,” I agreed. Although it was very insulting for the guy, but I have nothing to help him with, except to be a vest for hysteria, if he is still covered. “So you agreed to take part in the assignments?”- I agreed, - Pasha answered doomedly, while we walked to the training hall.- And why? I growled rather harshly. The guy said nothing, and it became clear to me that it was better not to raise the topic of their relationship at all. Is it
— Aah! yelled the Fox as Mikhail dragged him by the ear back into the hall.- You forgot? You still wash the floor! he growled, ignoring the boy's pathetic attempts to break free. - Why did you get up? Or do you want to help him?- Yes, - Pasha stepped forward and pulled me along with him! Yes, your mother!- Then go ahead! - Mikhail let us go ahead, and the Fox brought us to the hall by the ear. When you're done, turn off the lights and lock it up. If I find out that you dumped, you will regret it very much. he commanded and left, slamming the door. What's wrong with him today?Did your father tell you to follow me everywhere? asked the Fox, examining his reddened ear in the mirror. "Here you are, old sadist!"“How smart you are,” Pasha answered, taking the mop in his hands. Consider it a favor for a favor. You tried to dissuade them from my assignment to the squad."Because it's really stupid," the barrier man sighed.- Hey! I reminded them of my presence. - And what side am I here?
- So let him live, - Hmm, Pasha turned out to be much warmer than me, and the Fox, hearing that they were interceding for him, immediately quieted down.“He has his own house,” I persisted. - And with him there is someone to babysit,- To whom? Pasha smiled. - He does not have a mother, and you will not expect sympathy from Korotkov. Stuffs them with pills and bans them at home!“I didn’t have anyone at all, but somehow I survived,” I continued to insist on my own, which caused the sensor to sharply turn away and walk towards the exit from the apartment. - Well, where are you going?“Negotiate with the commandant of the hostel,” Pasha snapped, throwing my hand off his shoulder. “Tomorrow I will take the Fox to my place and if he is raped there, it will be on your conscience.- Good! I gave up, taking pity on the cub. I don't want my new life as a teenager to start with problems because of my stubbornness. I’ll somehow endure Mikhail on my territory, if, of course, he still comes to vi
We were driving to the bar at an exorbitant speed and neither Lis nor Chris stopped me. How could you bet on a person who does not have a soul in you? And how could Mikhail bet that I would lie under the bear? Who, if not him, should know that I am very scrupulous in this matter! I did not let anyone near me, so as not to slide into animal needs. Yes, we are animals, but we can control ourselves! And he bet a hundred bucks on what I'll give Bear on a drunken bench? It seems that I was mistaken not only in Korotkov, but also in my fellow race. Hmm, the saying “tell me who your friend is, I'll tell you who you are” is just about these two bastards!Although, the first time I had, too, after a good booze. But he was aware of me! And then I drank more for courage than to get drunk. Yes, I wanted my first time to be with whoever I want, not whoever circumstances put me under. And the man I chose lived up to all my expectations. I will remember him forever, but we could not stay together. H
Waking up in the morning from the alarm clock on the phone, for a long time I could not understand where I had been brought at all. Some kind of apartment with worn walls, furniture - a creaky sofa and a bedside table that stood nearby. Rising to my feet, I accidentally knocked over an empty bottle on the floor. It should have been so drunk yesterday ... He quickly felt his pockets, a wallet with cards in place, a phone and documents too.“Oh, woke up,” a girl in only her underwear entered the room. By the way, not cheap underwear, which means not a prostitute. “The shower is right down the hallway,” she added, lighting a cigarette.“Uh-huh,” was the only thing I could answer. How the head was cracking. Well, that’s right, I didn’t get so drunk for a year, and Mikhail and Korotkov were taken out. While walking to the shower with slow steps, I tried to remember how I got here.After we dealt with the master of the vampires, I ran away from Mikhail. No, I certainly could have stuffed hi
As we walked to the collection room, I seemed to calm down. Emotions subsided over chatter with partners. Everyone packed their essentials into their backpacks. And each of them was different, for example, Bars - medicines. Although it is logical, he is a doctor. Someone had a weapon, like me. Yes, we now had Kisa with her huge list of all kinds of guns. But somehow I got used to relying on myself. And yes, there is little that could have happened. They will separate us to different points, and then what? If I took mainly a pistol and a rifle with cartridges, then the Bear packed grenades and other explosive supplies. But Fox surprised me with the variety of the number of all kinds of knives he took, from a penknife to a dagger. Apparently I don't know him that well. But Kitty didn’t take anything other than provisions, well, yes, she always has everything at hand thanks to spatial magic. By the way, I still do not understand who her beast is. Of course, that the girl had an animal e
The iron gates of the unit closed behind the bus as soon as we were on the other side. Then we were dropped off, near the main entrance to the headquarters, at the door of which the pilot of our helicopter was already waiting.- Hello! he shouted, saluting our company, stretching out to attention.- At ease, - the Bear stepped forward of us. “Long time no see,” he extended his hand in greeting. The guy smiled embarrassedly, which made me think about their acquaintance and not at all as colleagues. Some of our giggles, and Kisa just rolled her eyes, watching the exchange of glances.“The helicopter is ready,” the pilot said, pointing in the direction where we had to go.We don't even have lunch? - Fox joked, squinting mockingly in response.“I was only ordered to take you to your destination,” the guy was confused, looking at the Bear.“Yes, he’s joking,” the Bear stood up for the pilot, threatening the Fox with his fist. - He's our joker.“So young,” the pilot muttered under his breat
Warm living room. The sound of crackling wood in the fireplace. The smell of a wooden house. Children's laughter. I sit in front of the fireplace, stroking my little belly. I am pregnant, not for the first time. Two boys run into the living room. Twins. Looking at the mischievous kids, a smile automatically appears on my face. The heart is calm and warm. Here it is my personal happiness, children and a quiet life for a reliable man. Here is the man of my dreams. Footsteps were heard outside the window. Children screaming "daddy, daddy" ran to open the front door. Tell me, has it already happened? It was, but only in my dreams, and now it is a reality. Now I already know who will open the door to my house…. But, let's not get ahead of ourselves, do you want to know how our battle with Frida ended? Well, ten years have passed since then, and I didn’t notice ... Ten years ago I awakened the gift of my mother, Tara, the guardian of all forests and their inhabitants. When Korotkov
- Welcome back to our world. Frieda said angrily. - And this world has already become “ours” for you? I chuckled as I walked over to Inari. - And you should not spit poison, otherwise you never know you will bite your tongue, but you will die ahead of time. I have big plans for you, so don't disappoint me, baby. You don't deserve her power! Frida screamed. - Maybe. I spoke calmly. “But like it or not, I am my mother's son. So I will not give up so easily, just as she never gave up. So you have two options. Leave and forget about our existence or die. Honestly, I'm for the first option. Mom appreciates any life, and there are already too few of you left. - Tara is no more! Frida snapped. Just because you can't hear it doesn't mean it's not there! I shouted, somehow holding back my fire so as not to burn the fragile flower in my hand. - Give the flower to Chris and make sure no one interferes with her. - I turned to the Fox and held out the plant. Don't argue, okay.
Kostya. "But that doesn't mean he can take magic from others." Raising my voice a little, I replied. “He may be unique, but not so unique that other beings would sacrifice everything for him. “I don’t know what the demon was guided by when doing such things, but I’m not a judge to accuse him. - Said the dryad. I was again taken away at the same time by a whole kaleidoscope of visions. The pictures changed so quickly that sometimes I didn't even have time to see them. Absolutely all actions were reduced to repeated confrontations between Mikhail and the Amazons for the entire time I was in the department. Almost every task of the black wolf ended in a trap from the dryads. And with each time the dryads became more and more fierce and angrier. That's why Mikhail did not spare me in training. He knew what awaited me when I met them. And I will certainly meet them ... Only occasionally between conflicts with the Amazons flashed our training. And after each of them, the black
Kostya. From the abrupt change of location, I didn’t even immediately guess where I was. There was a smell of bitter cigarette smoke and cheap alcohol all around, and the deafening music from the loudspeakers cut the ear. Looking closer, I finally remembered the place where I am now - the Laguna bar. It was here that Mikhail and Korotkov called me to find out my answer to the offer of a "job" ...*** You don't often see you with alcohol. I heard Korotkov's voice. He and Michael sat at the bar. Mikhail was already pretty drunk, but he ordered more drinks, both for himself and for Korotkov, who had joined him. I don’t remember that the black wolf was so drunk that evening ... I hope the boy doesn't come. Michael muttered indistinctly. - Who is he? - Taking a sip from a glass of vodka, asked Korotkov. "You won't deny that you know him..." - I do not know! Michael snapped back at him. “And I wouldn't want to know. - The wolf continued in a calmer tone, drinking a glass of s
- This does not concern you! Michael yelled at her. “What the hell are you, Taigo, discussing my relationship with her?! - Here, we have nothing else to do, except to discuss someone else's personal life. - The girl chuckled. - Apparently not what! Michael snapped back at her. - Linda, a gifted she-wolf, she could become true, both to me and to him ... - But she made her choice in favor of the leader of the northern wolves, Wulfa. Tara interrupted him. “So that’s what her heart decided. Michael, you'd better admit defeat and move on. You will meet your destiny. You are still so young... - She chose not with her heart, but we wish to save her own skin! Michael did not agree with her. - We decided to leave this world so that we would not lose any of our brothers again. I'm tired of burying young guys who grew up before my eyes. Linda was simply afraid to lose everything, so she went to Wolfe. Decided. It is better to fight here, protecting what is already there, than to r
Kostya. No matter how much I peered into the water surface of the lake, absolutely nothing happened. Not in five minutes, not in fifteen, not in half an hour... Unable to contain my emotions, I hit the water with my fist. Well, how so! So much to pass and again nothing! A cry escaped from his chest, no from helplessness, no from desperation. My cry echoed throughout the cave, reflected in every corner. Even now I won’t say whether it was me screaming or my she-wolf. - Let yourself go. - The seer whispered, running her hand along my back from head to waist. “The lake will not give answers until you accept yourself. She said as I turned to face her. And as soon as she found out that I was looking at her ... - Who are you, Luna? - I'm a wolf. I answered almost in a whisper, closing my eyes. Completely disengaged from what was happening, I finally saw my moon. She, as before, was waiting for me in my mind. A proud, independent, black she-wolf with the gift of fire. Now, the gift
Kostya. - Kostya! - The Fox called me when the dryad took my hand and wanted to take me away. - He can accompany you only if he remains silent. The forest maiden smiled at me, sensing my dismay. Feeling like I needed support from someone I trusted. My insides seemed to shrink from anticipation. I wanted to quickly find out, finally, the truth, but at the same time I was afraid to hear it ... - Thanks. - He spoke with his lips, when I held out my hand to him. Inari, without thinking for a second, closed our hands together. Here it is, the very warmth that I needed right now. Warmth and calmness from the Fox was transferred to me with his every touch. Taking the Fox more tightly by the hand, we followed the dryad into the depths of the forest, moving further and further away from the clearing where the father and brothers were. Mist immediately followed us, obscuring our path. For the first time, I allow myself to be led, not knowing what lies ahead of me. And I am absolutel
So you haven't seen each other before? - I clarified. - Not! Mark shouted. - We, in general, have not met anyone else from “ours” in this world. - So, Mikhail was telling the truth that he did not find his father all this time. Well, at least he wasn't lying. We thought no one else survived. My brother and I were not far apart, so we met fairly quickly. But, the father was found only a year ago. So we only found out about you a year ago. - About a year ago I was in our world, but not for long. - I remembered, and the hand itself reached for the chain around the neck, where the token used to hang to go to our world. – And exactly the same amount I know Mikhail. - Well, the main thing is that we met no matter what. - Friendly hitting me on the shoulder, said Mark. Now the family is together again. - He smiled at me. - Again? Max chuckled. - But I agree on one thing, I'm glad that you were found. - I'm glad to meet you too. – I said a little embarrassed. “I didn't know
- What? - Again, Michael turns to me. - You won’t even scream, throw a tantrum? - Yes, you go to the forest. I snapped back at him. - Nerves to waste on you. Did you even find what you were sent here for? - Not happy again. Michael chuckled. - Well, let's say I would have found them anyway, sooner or later. I pointed towards my father. - But Pasha is dying right now ... - I know, you can not remember. The smirk immediately left his face. - I haven’t found the grass yet, when I find it, I’ll be back. So get back home. - Don't tell me what to do. - I snapped. - It's useless! Michael raised his voice. - You always do everything your own way, and no one orders you! - That's it, so let's not break the tradition. I smiled at him with my most charming smile. “Just tell me where you haven’t searched yet and we’ll save each other the hassle.” - There is someone to climb the forests! - He didn't give up. “And I want to remind you that I am still your commander, so orde