Take everything you know about wolfbloods, and drop it. It's all lies. Everything you've heard, is wrong. They do not kill people for blood, they aren't viscous beasts. They are humans like you, just a little more...spectacular. They protect their young, love their mates, and work together. How are humans any different? They aren't.

My names Crystal, and I'm a newly turned wolfblood. I was saved by my pack from the Killers. These are the rabid wolfbloods. They are vial creatures, obsessed with human blood. I know I said that wolfbloods aren't like that, but this is an exeption. They are diseased. Normal wolfbloods aren't like that.

I have crystal blue eyes, that's how I got my pack name. I don't remember my human name. My hair is jet black. I was adopted into the pack after my parents were killed by the Killers. The pack leader, Matthew, claimed me as his own. Now I live in the forest, my small house on the edge of the territory. I live with Alice. She's my caretaker. Matthew was the one who turned me, and he gave me to Alice.

I stand in my room, painting a mural on my wall. I haven't gotten that far but you can see it coming together. Its a painting of a wolf, howling at the moon from a cliff. I step back and admire it.

"Crystal!" Alice calls. I put my brush and paints away, cleaning up everything. I run downstairs, finding her in the small living room.

"Yes?" It's not normal she calls me from my painting. It's my release from the pack life.

"Do you know what is coming up next month?" She asks. I rack my brain for an answer, finding nothing.

"No, I can't say I do." I tell her. She motions for me to sit on the couch across from her, I do. I sit down and wait for her to talk.

"Next month is the beginning of mating season." I tense a bit. "I know you are 17 and it's around the time you need start to look for someone. I know some boys that have had an eye on you since you arrived." I was 13 when I came into the pack. Guys have had an eye in me for 4 years? "It's true. You can't blame them. You are beautiful." My cheeks heat a bit and I look down. I haven't thought about boys, ever. It never crossed my mind that I would need to take a mate. I let out a small breathe, rolling the thought over in my mind.

"I'll think about it." I say before standing and walking back up to my room.

"Dinner will be ready at 6:30!" She calls after me. I lay down on my bed and curl up in the soft sheets. My mind roams, thinking about all the things I've seen. I know what guys do when hey look for a mate. They fight, and it isn't very nice to watch. Wolfbloods are very protective of their females and pups. I run a hand through my dark hair, which goes down to my hips. I never really go into town these days. Alice does the shopping so I don't have a reason. My hair has grown long since my last hair cut.

I look at my wall and inspect the detail I put into the eyes of the wolf. The frost coming from his mouth because of the cold. His fur blowing in the breeze. I won't deal with imperfection in my art. I stand and walk to the bathroom that is attached to my room. I turn the shower on and the cold water tumbles down. I strip and step in, the freezing water running down my back and through my hair. Being a wolfblood means we are always warm, do to our blood. The cold always feels good.

When I finish I towel dry my hair and throw on some loose, comfortable clothes. I brush through my hair as I walk down the stairs. The smell of ham hits me in the face, my mouth watering instantly. I love ham! I run to the dining room and see Alice setting the table. Three plates.

"Is Jason home tonight?" I ask. She nods. Jason is her mate, but he's never here. He's always doing work for Matthew. I help her bring food out then sit down and wait for Jason. The door opens and I hear something's being dropped to the floor.

"Hello ladies." He greets with a big smile when he comes into the dining room. "And how are we doing this fine evening?"

I laugh quietly, he likes talking with an accent. "Good my dear sir." I reply. He chuckles and kisses Alice's cheek before sitting down. We serve the food and I dig in whole heartedly.

"Hungry, kid?" He asks with an amused smile.

"Don't judge me, you know I love ham." I mutter but can't keep a tiny smile of my face.

"So what you gonna do about the upcoming month. I know I'm gonna need to protect Alice." He says. I roll my eyes. They've been together 5 years, I think everyone knows she's his. I just shrug and continue eating. "If any of those boys try anything funny, I swear I'll kill them." He says, dead serious. Did I mention he thinks of me as his daughter? He is very protective.

"Don't worry Jason. I'll kick their butts for you." I smirk. He chuckles and we continue to eat. I finish, taking my dishes to the kitchen to clan them. "I'll be in my room!" I shout as I run up the stairs. I lock my door and open my single window.

"Crystal!" I hear someone whisper yell. I look down to see my best friend, Christina. I motion for her to come up and she climbs the tree, jumping through the window. "Sup?"

"Nothing." I shrug.

"Did you hear about mating season!? I can't wait." She falls back onto my bed with an 'oof'.

"Yah. I'm not sure about it though." I mutter, sitting next to her.

"Don't be stupid, boys love you." I snort, rolling my eyes. I don't think do. "They do! You're just to idiotic to see it."

"Anyways, any guy you got your eye on?" I ask. She turns a light shade of pink.

"Maybe." She answers allusively.

"Who?!" I demand.

"Fine, Ryan" she turns a darker shade of pink. I smile. I knew it! Ever since I saw her around him, I knew it!

"Well, I happen to know, he has a small crush on you." I say. Her face turns from embarrassed to hopeful.

"Really?!" I nod and she squeals slightly. She starts going on a rant on what she's going to wear and I zone out. "You need something to wear." She says suddenly and stands. My eyes widen, oh no.

"No. I will not be your Barbie doll for the day." I say, standing too. She rolls her eyes and walks to my closet.

"I will find something for you to wear, like it or not!" She declares. She tosses some things tot he side, shifting through my clothes. She finally pulls out a dark blue dress and lays it on the bed. "Perfect!" It is comes to my knees, last time I wore it at least, and has a back ribbon belt with vine like swirls coming out from it. I sigh and drop my head in my hands.

"Chris, I don't want to wear that." I mutter.

"To bad! You are going to wear this January first!" She says. I groan. It's December 5th.

"Fine, I'll wear it, of I don't get another for Christmas." I grumble. She smiles and jumps up and down.

"Good! Now I gotta go before Mum gets mad!" She jumps out the window, into the tree. I watch as she run across the lawn. What am I going to do?!

XxChristmasDayxX

I wake to a dove tweeting in my window. I sit up and watch as it drops a small box with a tag before flying off. I grab the small box and read the card.

Merry Christmas. Love you.

-Jason

I smile, opening the box. I gasp quietly when I see what's inside. A small pearl with a silver tail wrapped around it. The tail spirals to the top and comes to a point at the top. I love it! I slide it onto my finger, inspecting how it looks. It's beautiful. I run downstairs to find Alice sitting in the living room, next to a big pile of presents.

"Merry Christmas!" She hugs me tightly. I hug her back and look at the presents. "Go ahead, open them." She nudges me toward them and I drop down. I grab a medium sized box and tear the wrapping paper from it. I open the box and stare down with a huge smile. A CD player. I pull it out to see it's purple and white.

I start opening my presents one by one and my smile grows bigger. A CD player, A flat screen tv, An iPad. A guitar, paints, And several other things. I come to the last box and it's small, like the box I got this morning. I open it and gasp. Its a necklace with flower on it. In the middle, is a small diamond. I look up at her and hug her.

"Thank you!" I say. She returns the gesture.

"Thank Jason when he gets home too." She says. I nod. I clip the necklace around my neck and take the rest of my stuff up to my room. I lay on my bed, experimenting with my guitar. I pluck the strings and marvel at the sound it makes. I hear a click against my window, seeing a rock hitting it. I go over and open it.

"What Chris?!" I shout. She climbs the tree, entering my room.

"What you get?" She wears a new scarf with wolves running across it. I show her everything I got and she starts to tell me what she got. A designer bag and dress, new heels, the scarf, most of the list consisted of clothes. She is a total fashionista. "5 more days until mating season starts. I swear if you don't wear that dress, I will destroy you." I roll my eyes once again.

"Ok, ok, I get it. I die if I don't where the dress." I mutter. "Now get out, we're going to have Christmas dinner." I push her to the window until she jumps out. I run down stairs, hearing Jason at the door. I open it and jump on him. "Thank you thank you thank you." He stumbles back in surprise.

"Hey pup. Guess you liked my surprise?" I nod vigorously. He chuckles as I cling to him. I detach myself from him, dropping to the floor. He sniffs the air and licks his lips. We go inside and sit at the table waiting for Alice to bring the food out. I notice that there are four place mats.

"Alice, who is coming for dinner?" I ask as she brings in a huge chicken.

"Matthew." She replies shortly. I bite my lip, he always visits on Christmas. He was always like an older brother to me. I hear the door open again and Matthew walks into the dining room.

"Hi Matthew!" I say cheerily. I remember that I got him a present. "Brb!" I know he's the pack leader and I should respect him, but I like pushing his buttons. I run upstairs and dive under my bed for the little wrapped box. I pull it out, running back downstairs. "I got you something." He gets a surprised look on his face and takes the box. He opens it and gets a slight smile when he sees what it is. He pulls out a chain necklace that has a wolf medallion on it. He hangs it around his neck and looks at me.

"Thank you Crystal." I give him a big smile after I sitting down. Alice cuts the chicken and serves it up. I get a huge slice and lick my lips. I see Matthews eyes turn slightly yellow. The wolf really comes out around meat. We eat, getting to dessert quickly. Chocolate moose pie, my favorite pie! I gobble my piece down and feel my fangs extend. I lick the chocolate off them. The adults end up in a comfortable conversation and I zone out. "So are you ready for January, Crystal?" I hear my name and my head shoots up.

"Umm oh...,I don't know." I stutter. He smirks a bit.

"You'll be fine. All the boys have an eye on you." I roll my eyes, why does everyone say that?! "If I was still young I would too." He jokes. I stick my tongue out at him and he chuckles. He has Sylesta, they are perfect leaders. She's really nice, but can be very scary if agitated. I sit silently for a while until they say good bye and Matthew leaves. I run up to my room, locking the door behind me. I fall onto my bed and close my eyes, falling asleep after a while.