Family ties
This is my first Nw fanfic that I wrote. I hope you enjoy it! :o)
None of the L.J.Smith characters or the idea of the Night World belong to me but Kismet and a certain werewolf boy does.
If you want to borrow these two characters let me know and I'll give you permission! ;o)
Enjoy
Family ties
CHAPTER 1
I, Kismet Aila Drache stared at the television in disbelief. There had been yet another werewolf attack. Thus bringing the total to a now shocking 35 attacks around the world, in only 3 weeks. In all my sixteen years of life I had never been more ashamed and angry.
Lupe was sitting next to me on the couch, I could see the unshed tears in her eyes.
"I've never been more ashamed to be a wolf " Lupe's voice was nor more than a whisper but I heard her clearly. I understood. I felt disgraced to be associated to the Night World, yet alone belong to the most powerful shapeshifter family.
"There's got to be something we can do" I voice to the whole room.
Galen, my brother looked at me and smiled sadly, "There's nothing we can do Kissy" He sighed and bowed his head in defeat "They've chosen which side to be on"
"So you're all just going to give up. Just like that?" I was angry now. Something had to be done; we couldn't just let them kill innocent people. "You're all wrong, there is something we can do . . . I'm the only one who's thought of it."
Standing up I gained everyone's attention; even Thierry was interested in what I had to say. "What do you think we should do then?" He asked quietly. The television was switched off and all heads turned to my direction.
Clearing my voice I began to speak "Well, let me ask you something. What did the witches do when the shapeshifters were getting out of control?" There was a range of mumbles from the Daybreakers as everyone started talking. Sighing I continued to speak, louder than before. "What kind of ceremony took place? "
"Of course. We have a promise ceremony between the werewolves and . . . and who?" Galen frowned looking at me for an answer.
"You still don't get it do you?" I asked rolling my eyes and rubbing my temples, I could feel a headache coming on and all the mumbling wasn't helping either. "Look, the only thing the werewolves have ever wanted was to be recognised and have a place in the Night World. They want to be treat like equals. Who else to tie them to but the Drache's . . . "
There were a few gasps from the room, no one knowing what to say.
"That could work" A small voice stated. I looked down to see Lupe staring at me in wonder. "Like Kissy said, we've only wanted to be equals, without the discrimination. If we were tied to the Drache's it would prove that we were no less important than them."
"Finally someone gets my point" I laughed in satisfaction as I returned to my seat
"That's great. If we get the 1st house of the Pack to agree . . . That is . . . A promise ceremony! Why didn't I think of that?" Thierry asked himself happily. Everyone in the room were laughing and hugging, apart from one blonde boy sitting in the corner.
"No! I wont let you Kissy" Galen shouted at me in shock.
At first I couldn't say anything, my voice betrayed me, all I could do was watch him sadly. "I have to Galen. Don't you see it's the only way" I whispered, burying my head in his shoulder as he took me in his arms.
"What do you mean you wont let her?" Quinn asked Galen confusingly.
"Wont let her do what?" Rashel asked.
"Don't you see?" Galen asked not letting go of me. "Kismet's the only female Drache left in the family . . ."
There was silence as everyone began to realise what he was saying. True I was the only Drache left in our line and true, I would go through with it.
"He's right. We can't let you do this Kissy." Keller joined in. I respected Keller; she was a role model to me. She always treat me like an equal and not as a child.
"Don't worry we'll think of something else" Thierry put in. The room fell silent as everyone sat thinking.
I pulled myself away from my brother and gazed around the room. I knew what I had to do; it was the only way to stop the killings. "I am not a baby. I'm 16 years old. I have to do this, we need this ceremony, without it we'll most definitely loose. The Night World will soon persuade them to join their side. We need them on our side to win the millennium . . ."
"No!" Galen shouted at me, "I won't let you!"
"You can't stop me. It's my decision! We need the werewolves on our side" I shouted, trying to make him understand . . .
"We can win the millennium without them . . ." he persisted
"No we cant! Do you know why we cant?" I asked him, but looked around the room making it obvious that I was talking to everyone there. No one answered so I continued. "Think about it. There are four wildpowers. Illana, a witch, Delos, a vampire and Jez, who represents a human. Each of the races combined to help save the world, but there is one wildpower missing! A werewolf or a shifter are the last races . . ." I broke off as everyone gasped. I was right and they knew it. We needed the werewolves on our side to ensure that we won the battle. The room fell silent again as Galen took me in his arms, I felt warm tears will up in my eyes, but I squeezed them together to stop them from falling.
"When did you get so smart" Galen soothed. His own voice shaking with emotion. "I learned from you" I whispered-and then the tears fell.
CHAPTER 2
That night I sat alone in my room reading, well trying to read. My eyes skimmed over the words and every so often I turned the page, although none of the words made any sense. My mind was on other things. I tried to relax but my thoughts refused to stop.
Thierry and my parents had been talking to the 1st pack of the wolves all morning and it was all arranged. I was to be promised to a complete stranger. A 17-year-old, werewolf prince, by the name of Lupercus Daren Wolf.
After the promise ceremony I was to take the shape of a wolf, become a werewolf to seal the deal.
I put my book down and picked up another. The book had previously regarded my future. For years I had been forced to study all animals and I had discovered that I loved them all. I loved to run so the thought of a feline appealed to me the most. I'd always wanted to be a leopard but since my brother had took that shape, I had changed my mind, but now I didn't have to decide, the decision had been made for me. I was to be a wolf. The first descendant of the Drache line to be a wolf. In a way I didn't mind, it saved me from having to pick an animal and I could run.
Sighing I opened the cover and looked at the first page and started to read.
Wolves: Noble and fierce fighters. Highly intelligent animals, which have been respected, feared and hated by man. Wolves live in packs in which there are strong bonds of loyalty and affection. The also hunt in packs and each family has a clearly defined range in which it hunts.
Largest wolf is the Timber wolf, which stands 31inches in height at the shoulders and weighs up to 125lb.
I closed the book and sighed. I couldn't sleep and I knew everyone else would be in bed sleeping by now. I really wanted to talk to Lupe about being a werewolf. I needed to find out if she loved her wolf form, I needed to be reassured that I would be happy.
Dressing in a black fcuk top, leather pants and boots, I went in search to find Lupe. Using my Drache heritage to sense Lupe's mind. I located the wolf's essence in the gardens. Frowning I followed my instincts. I could detect that Lupe's wolf form was stressed and hurt.
Breaking into a run I reached the gardens in a matter of seconds.
The gardens were dark but the light from the mansion illuminated the area enough for me to see. What I saw made me gasp in shock.
Lupe was in wolf form fighting a larger black wolf. They were both equally matched in fighting skills, but the male wolf had the advantage of being bigger.
I watched from the shadows admiring their grace and beauty. I didn't understand why werewolves were considered lower class than the other species of the Night World. In my opinion a wolf was a magnificent creature and I had always secretly wanted to claim its shape as my own.
A muffled yelp brought me out of my thoughts as I turned my attention back to the fight. The black wolf had Lupe by the neck, crushing the delicate silver wolf's throat between its powerful jaws.
I didn't know I was reacting until I grabbed the larger wolf from behind.
The wolf snarled and lashed out with its hind legs trying to get me to release him. I had anticipated his move and so I had missed any serious injury. However its claws caught my side, ripping through my cotton top and spilling my blood. I hissed in pain but didn't let go.
I skilfully reached for the wolf's pressure points, forcing its claws to retract. With my other hand I forced my finger into its mouth, under the short front teeth between the lethal canines. I asserted more pressure feeling the wolf's grip begin to loosen. I was aware of Lupe's struggles becoming fainter.
No. I voiced in his mind. I knew my voice sounded unafraid, but my body shuck with fear and wonder. I had never been this close to an angry werewolf before; my mind was linked to his. I could sense his anger and bewilderment towards me. My voice was concerned and anxious. I didn't want to harm the black wolf; I didn't know why I felt this way but if he failed to let go I'd be forced to hurt him to save Lupe. Please you have to let go. I begged.
I heard the wolf snarl one more time before I pressed harder on his pressure points. I felt his claws fully retract and his jaw open wider, just enough for him to let go.
I pulled the wolf back and felt myself fall with its weight.
A 135-lb of pure wolf landing on top of me.
My body screamed in pain with the impact of the ground on my back and the wolf on my chest. My eyes blurred slightly but the pain of claws digging into my chest brought me back to reality. I felt it's hot humid breath on my face as it's amber eyes looked at me curiously. Its mouth opened in a low viscous growl, I could see saliva glistening on its lolling red tongue.
It bent its black muzzle towards my face and I closed my eyes tightly. His body was pinning mine to the ground; there was no way that I could move. It was hopeless to even try, I waited to feel its teeth sink into my throat, but the pain never came.
I opened my eyes curiously to see a boy staring at me. He was no longer in wolf form. My eyes widened in surprise, he was the most handsomest boy I had ever seen. Dark hair like a ravens wing, slightly spiked and in wild disarray from the fight. Wild amber eyes filled with interest, smooth flawless tanned skin and perfectly sculptured features.
His face was so close to mine, all I wanted was to kiss those full red lips, breaking my gaze from his lips I starred back into his eyes. I could become lost in the intensity of those eyes, I thought.
Our breaths mixed and I tried to calm my wild heartbeat. His body was still pressed against mine; I could feel his well-toned and muscled chest through the thinness of my black fcuk top.
I didn't even flinch when he reached out with his right hand to brush thin strands of hair away from my eyes. As his fingertips came in contact with my cheek, my skin became alive like an electric shock. I began to shake, my vision turned slightly pink and all I could see were his eyes. I could feel my mind being drawn into his and I was scared.
"Shhhh, it's ok" I heard him whisper in my ear and immediately I began to relax. His voice was like a sort caress to my senses and his scent was wild like his eyes. He smelt like the forest and the winter air. All my senses were going insane and I wanted to be lost with him forever.
I could feel his mind against mine now, and we were being pulled closer to each other in both mind and body. His mind was beautiful, full of glittering lights and every colour of the spectrum.
My mind was being pulled closer again and I didn't protest, I could feel his astonishment and wonder and I knew that he could feel mine. Flashes of memories appeared before my eyes and I realised they were not mine, they were his, memories of a childhood full of discrimination and pain.
I gasped in shock and I felt him pull back from my mind. Stop I don't want you to see . . . he protested mentally. His voice was slightly shaky and all I wanted to do was comfort him, hold him in my arms and never let him go. God I loved him and I just meet him.
I love you too
My heart swelled with love and longing. I couldn't believe that this was happening and I didn't want it to end-but it did.
The noise of people shouting brought my attention back to my surroundings. I felt my mind being slammed back into my own body and that was when I become aware of the dark silhouettes of Quinn, Rashel and Ash running towards us, heavily armed with weapons.
"Go" I whispered as I looked back into his eyes. I pleaded with both my mind and voice as I pushed him upward with my hands.
He hesitated for a moment before bringing his lips against mine in a short but sweet kiss. His lips were soft against mine and I shuddered not in fear but with something else.
"Until next time" he whispered before he running off into the shadows. I could still feel his lips against mine and I brought a shaky hand to my lips in surprise. I never thought that he would kiss me but I was glad that he had. Really glad indeed.
I crawled over to Lupe's still body. I noticed that she was unconscious and her breathing was ragged but I knew she would survive. The wounds on her neck were already begging to heal and the bleeding had long ago stopped.
I collapsed next to her wolf form and used my mind to push her into the changing. Shaking and swallowing hard I pressed my hand over the wound on my side to stop the bleeding and glanced over to Lupe again to make sure that she was ok. Breathing a sigh of relief I wanted for the others to reach us.
It was a matter of seconds before Galen held me in his arms; the others had gone after the wolf. I frowned then as it occurred to me that I didn't even know his name. And that saddened me, I found my one true love only to loose him again.
I forced a smiled to show my brother that I was all right. I glanced up at his worried ayes and I answered before he had a chance to speak. "I'm ok, really I am" I reassured but It was no use, he still fussed over me.
I sighed in annoyance and pushed him away so I could stand up. I stood on shaky legs trying to catch my breath and sort out my thoughts. Who was he? what had happened? Will I ever see him again?
But I didn't know the answers to the questions. Instead I occupied myself in helping the others take care of Lupe.
CHAPTER 3
Half an hour later I was sitting in the lounge; all the Daybreakers were gathered around me wanting to know what had happened. I'd had to have stitches in my side while I waited for the gashes to heal naturally. My chest had been cleaned and bandages now covered the claw marks. I had requested to take a shower and change before I came up with any sort of explanation.
I was glad to hear that the dark hared stranger had got away before Quinn and Rashel had got a hold of him. If they had caught him . . . I didn't want to know what they would have done. All I knew was that it would be very painful.
"How's Lupe?" I asked Lord Thierry as he walked into the room.
"She's still asleep, the witches have added healing balms to her wounds. She should be alright in a few days" He answered reassuringly, the group and me included sighed in relief but it was only me that spoke.
"I take it you all want to know what happened?" I sighed then continued. "In a quick summery: I couldn't sleep so I decided to go and talk to Lupe, I knew she was on guard duty tonight and I thought that she might want some company." I paused then thought for a few seconds before continuing " I sensed her mind in the gardens, but it wasn't really Lupe I sensed, it was her wolf mind . . . I got there as quickly as I could to see her fighting with a larger black wolf." I shuddered remembering, " The male wolf had her by the throat and she couldn't get loose so I jumped in. I got him from behind and used his pressure points against him. I finally got his to release his grip and pulled him off. I thought he was going to kill me but he changed back into human form . . . and that's when you guys came" I finished shrugging slightly and I glanced around the room to see if they believed me.
My gaze met Ash's and he raised an eyebrow. He knew I was missing something out and I heard his mental voice in my head.
We'll talk later . . .
Damn him my mind screamed, but Ash just smiled, obviously hearing my thoughts. I gave him my best glare but the only reaction I got was a twinkle in his ever-changing eyes. Ash was like another brother to me, we had known each other since we were kids and he always looked out for me.
"What did he look like?" Galen asked deciding to believe me.
"I don't know it was too dark" I lied.
"Try to remember" Thierry spoke softly to me, "It's very important"
I sighed not wanting to tell them, but I knew I had to give some sort of description "He had dark hair and eyes, normal height and build. That's all I can give you, it was too dark, I couldn't see" I forced tears into my eyes in an attempt to end the conversation. It worked and a few minutes later everyone went back to bed.
I lay in bed, hugging the silk sheets tightly around my body. I couldn't sleep, every time I closed my eyes all I could see were his face and feel his body pressed against mine. "Who are you?" I whisper into the shadows.
Sighing I climbed out of bed and looked out of the balcony doors. My reflection shone back at me and I sighed. My silvery-white hair hung around my shoulders, clinging to my pale skin. It was slightly messy from lying in bed, but shone with a glossy light. My face was small and perfect, flawless skin and delicately sculptured features with full rosy lips and wide innocent electric-blue eyes.
I opened the balcony doors and leaned against the railing, the breeze whipped my hair around my shoulders as I searched the darkness for him. My blue silk nighty clung to my body, showing off my curves. I wanted to see him again; I wanted to know his name.
A knock on the door brought me out of my thoughts. "Come in" I Whispered. The door opened to reveal Ash, he walked calmly towards me and wrapped his arm around my shoulder protectively and gave me a kiss on the top of my head.
"So are you going to tell me what really happened Kissy?" he asked
"I've already said what happened" I snapped at him only slightly annoyed. Sighing I stared off into the night, unknown to me that I was being watched.
"Come on Kismet. I know there's something wrong, I've known you too long to tell when you're lying" I looked him in the eyes and was shocked to see that he was serious. He gave me his 'I'm so cute you gotta tell me look' I laughed and gave him a hug.
"Ash, you're like a brother to me . . ." I began but he cut me off.
"And you a sister, Kissy. I've never let anyone harm you and I thought you could trust me . . ."
"I do trust you Ash! It's just that . . ." I sighed and looked away closing my eyes for a brief second before continuing " Even I don't know what happened . . . It was just so confusing" My voice was lower than a whisper but his vampire hearing heard me clearly.
I could feel tears forming in my eyes as I looked back across the gardens. Ash just held me tighter and waited for me to continue.
"What I said downstairs was true, but I missed something out. When I tried to pull him off, I felt out minds connect. I don't know how to describe it; there are no words that I could use. When we touched . . . It was like all the circuits in my body were suddenly fried, and all that I knew was him" I sighed as the tears flowed from my eyes.
I buried my face in Ash's neck, mostly in embarrassment. Ash just held me reassuringly and whispered soothing words in my ear until the last sob left my lips.
"It sounds to me that you found your soulmate sweetheart" He spoke to me. I gasped in shock then realisation as the tears flowed harder and another sob erupted from my throat.
"We can never be" I cried, "I am to be promised away, I just met him and I already know that I can't never live with out him . . . what am I going to do Ash?"
CHAPTER 5
I sat alone in my room brooding; it had been three long days since I had met the mysterious dark hared wolf with glowing amber eyes. I longed to see him again. The promise ceremony was being held tonight under the full moon. I secretly wished that the black wolf that invaded my thoughts and heart would be the prince of the wolf clan.
My soulmate, my one true love, and I was never going to see him again, the thought of that seemed to tear my heart in two. I started to cry then, muffling my sobs into the pillow. I reached for a pen and paper and began to write.
1.1.1 Alone
I sit alone again tonight,
In the dark,
In the cold,
Away from light,
Away from warmth,
Alone.
A part of me is missing,
Disappeared,
Vanished,
Gone,
I'm all alone.
Ever since you left,
I'm all alone,
All alone,
All alone.
I put the pen and paper down on the bed and glanced at the clock. It was 10.30 and everything was being arraigned. All I wanted do was run and hide but I knew I couldn't. The fait of the world rested on my shoulders, and if it meant sacrificing only my happiness for the millions in the world I would do it with no regrets.
There was a knock on my door, I wiped away my tears as Lupe came walking in. She had a slight limp after the fight but other that that she was fine. I felt guilty that my soulmate had hurt her so much, but no one apart from Ash knew that I loved him.
Lupe took me in her arms and asked me what was wrong. I couldn't hide my feelings anymore so I told her. "The black wolf is my soulmate" I cried "And I can never be with him, it's not fair," I cried for a long time and Lupe never left me.
We talked about everything and she reassured me that everything would work out for the best, even when she was saying it I saw a small smile playing on her lips. I didn't ask about it, maybe I should have, but I didn't have time. It was 11pm and I had to start getting ready.
My stomach was full off butterflies and my heart was broken in half.
After I took a long shower, Keller and Lupe helped me get ready. Keller did my hair as Lupe concentrated on my make-up. Before long I was ready and really nervous.
"You look great" Keller announced to me proudly admiring her work.
I looked in the mirror and froze.
I did look great. My long silvery-hair hung in loose curls around my shoulders, framing my face and contrasting to my delicate features. My make-up was mainly silver with a hint or blue around my eyes. I didn't wear lipstick but lip-gloss instead.
The light reflected of my lips making them look really kissable. I sighed and looked at my dress.
It was beautiful.
White wolf fur, smooth as silk, shimmering in the light. It was cut low at the chest, revealing too much cleavage for my liking. The straps were thin and delicate and the dress itself reached mid-thigh. I wore knee-high leather boots with it. I looked beautiful and radiant. I just wish that I felt the way I looked.
Looking at my watch I frowned it was 11.55pm, my brother Galen should be arriving to escort me to the ceremony. I had already had a meeting with my parents and family. They were all proud of me for going though with the ceremony.
At least their happy, I thought bitterly. Forcing a fake smile on my lips I thanked Keller and Lupe for doing a great job.
Galen entered on cue; he was dressed in the Drache family colours. He looked like the handsome prince he was. "You ready princess?" he asked. I noticed that his voice was cheerful and bright but it was fake. I could sense the worry and disapproval under his words. I smiled slightly and linked his arm.
As we walked to the grand gardens he begged me not to go through with it, but he knew as well as I did that I had to do it. And so he accepted it in the end.
We reached the entrance doors and the nervousness came back, I wanted to cry but I knew I had no tears left, swallowing thickly I muttered under my breath "Ready or not. Here goes nothing!" The doors were opened.
Everyone's gaze turned towards me as I stepped out into the garden. I kept my head held high and walked proudly and gracefully. There was classical music playing but I paid no attention to it. I forced myself to keep walking.
My mother and father were looking at me proudly and I forced a smile for their benefit and kept on walking.
I looked around for my soulmate but I could not see him in the crowd, so I kept on walking.
I could make out the figure of the wolf prince, Lupercus-something-or-other standing at the temporary altar. It was a white archway covered in black foxgloves, it was breathtakingly beautiful.
He kept his back to me as I approached. I could tell by his body language that he was as unhappy with the situation as I was. From the way he was standing and the distance between us, I could only make out his clothing. Dark tight leather pants, a black shirt of some sort and black boots. His clothes were tightly fitted; at least he's got a good body I thought amusingly.
I looked around to see Ash smiling at me, his eyes glistened and I knew something was going on, I glanced at Lupe and she had a knowing smile playing on her lips. I forced myself to keep walking and I reached the prince in a matter or seconds. Galen kissed me on the cheek before sitting down in the empty seat.
I took a deep breath and looked at the prince. He looked at me at the same time and our eyes widened in shock and recognition.
It was him, my soulmate. His amber eyes were as beautiful as ever and he was looking at me in admiration and love.
I heard his mental voice in my head and my heart swelled.
I did say until next time, my love.
He took my hand in his and my world exploded in a wave of happiness and love as the soulmate connection sprang to life.
I was so content and happy that all my doubts disappeared as he kissed the back of my hand and smiled.
He had a beautiful smile-sensuous and slightly wicked. I couldn't wait to feel those lips on mine. Having heard my thoughts his smile widened and I felt my heart flutter.
"We are gathered here to unite Lupercus Daren Wolf and Kismet Aila Drache . . ."
EPOLOUGUE
I look back at that day and realise that it was the happiest day of my life. I know that sounds mushy but it were true. I thought I had lost my soulmate forever, but in the end love always finds away.
I lived up to my name that day, Kismet, meaning destiny and Alila meaning light bearer.
I completed my destiny by bringing the werewolves and Circle Daybreak together and brought light to even the darkest situation.
It later turned out that I was right. The forth wildpower was indeed a Werewolf, a wolf by the name of Alexander Lupus, meaning helper and defender of mankind.
We won the Millennium Battle. On midnight 2001 the sky was filled with magnificent blue light, evil was destroyed and peace once again fell upon the world.
Never loose faith,
There is always a way.
Without hope,
There is nothing,
Without love,
There is emptiness,
Love with your heart,
Believe with your soul,
And you'll always find a way.
Well that's it, my first fanfiction that I've actually finished :o)
I would greatly appreciate any comments and suggestions.
Candika
IF you like the story let me know because I was thinking of writing a fic on Lupercus Daren Wolf's pov.
:o)
Candika
xxx
This is my first Nw fanfic that I wrote. I hope you enjoy it! :o)
None of the L.J.Smith characters or the idea of the Night World belong to me but Kismet and a certain werewolf boy does.
If you want to borrow these two characters let me know and I'll give you permission! ;o)
Enjoy
Family ties
CHAPTER 1
I, Kismet Aila Drache stared at the television in disbelief. There had been yet another werewolf attack. Thus bringing the total to a now shocking 35 attacks around the world, in only 3 weeks. In all my sixteen years of life I had never been more ashamed and angry.
Lupe was sitting next to me on the couch, I could see the unshed tears in her eyes.
"I've never been more ashamed to be a wolf " Lupe's voice was nor more than a whisper but I heard her clearly. I understood. I felt disgraced to be associated to the Night World, yet alone belong to the most powerful shapeshifter family.
"There's got to be something we can do" I voice to the whole room.
Galen, my brother looked at me and smiled sadly, "There's nothing we can do Kissy" He sighed and bowed his head in defeat "They've chosen which side to be on"
"So you're all just going to give up. Just like that?" I was angry now. Something had to be done; we couldn't just let them kill innocent people. "You're all wrong, there is something we can do . . . I'm the only one who's thought of it."
Standing up I gained everyone's attention; even Thierry was interested in what I had to say. "What do you think we should do then?" He asked quietly. The television was switched off and all heads turned to my direction.
Clearing my voice I began to speak "Well, let me ask you something. What did the witches do when the shapeshifters were getting out of control?" There was a range of mumbles from the Daybreakers as everyone started talking. Sighing I continued to speak, louder than before. "What kind of ceremony took place? "
"Of course. We have a promise ceremony between the werewolves and . . . and who?" Galen frowned looking at me for an answer.
"You still don't get it do you?" I asked rolling my eyes and rubbing my temples, I could feel a headache coming on and all the mumbling wasn't helping either. "Look, the only thing the werewolves have ever wanted was to be recognised and have a place in the Night World. They want to be treat like equals. Who else to tie them to but the Drache's . . . "
There were a few gasps from the room, no one knowing what to say.
"That could work" A small voice stated. I looked down to see Lupe staring at me in wonder. "Like Kissy said, we've only wanted to be equals, without the discrimination. If we were tied to the Drache's it would prove that we were no less important than them."
"Finally someone gets my point" I laughed in satisfaction as I returned to my seat
"That's great. If we get the 1st house of the Pack to agree . . . That is . . . A promise ceremony! Why didn't I think of that?" Thierry asked himself happily. Everyone in the room were laughing and hugging, apart from one blonde boy sitting in the corner.
"No! I wont let you Kissy" Galen shouted at me in shock.
At first I couldn't say anything, my voice betrayed me, all I could do was watch him sadly. "I have to Galen. Don't you see it's the only way" I whispered, burying my head in his shoulder as he took me in his arms.
"What do you mean you wont let her?" Quinn asked Galen confusingly.
"Wont let her do what?" Rashel asked.
"Don't you see?" Galen asked not letting go of me. "Kismet's the only female Drache left in the family . . ."
There was silence as everyone began to realise what he was saying. True I was the only Drache left in our line and true, I would go through with it.
"He's right. We can't let you do this Kissy." Keller joined in. I respected Keller; she was a role model to me. She always treat me like an equal and not as a child.
"Don't worry we'll think of something else" Thierry put in. The room fell silent as everyone sat thinking.
I pulled myself away from my brother and gazed around the room. I knew what I had to do; it was the only way to stop the killings. "I am not a baby. I'm 16 years old. I have to do this, we need this ceremony, without it we'll most definitely loose. The Night World will soon persuade them to join their side. We need them on our side to win the millennium . . ."
"No!" Galen shouted at me, "I won't let you!"
"You can't stop me. It's my decision! We need the werewolves on our side" I shouted, trying to make him understand . . .
"We can win the millennium without them . . ." he persisted
"No we cant! Do you know why we cant?" I asked him, but looked around the room making it obvious that I was talking to everyone there. No one answered so I continued. "Think about it. There are four wildpowers. Illana, a witch, Delos, a vampire and Jez, who represents a human. Each of the races combined to help save the world, but there is one wildpower missing! A werewolf or a shifter are the last races . . ." I broke off as everyone gasped. I was right and they knew it. We needed the werewolves on our side to ensure that we won the battle. The room fell silent again as Galen took me in his arms, I felt warm tears will up in my eyes, but I squeezed them together to stop them from falling.
"When did you get so smart" Galen soothed. His own voice shaking with emotion. "I learned from you" I whispered-and then the tears fell.
CHAPTER 2
That night I sat alone in my room reading, well trying to read. My eyes skimmed over the words and every so often I turned the page, although none of the words made any sense. My mind was on other things. I tried to relax but my thoughts refused to stop.
Thierry and my parents had been talking to the 1st pack of the wolves all morning and it was all arranged. I was to be promised to a complete stranger. A 17-year-old, werewolf prince, by the name of Lupercus Daren Wolf.
After the promise ceremony I was to take the shape of a wolf, become a werewolf to seal the deal.
I put my book down and picked up another. The book had previously regarded my future. For years I had been forced to study all animals and I had discovered that I loved them all. I loved to run so the thought of a feline appealed to me the most. I'd always wanted to be a leopard but since my brother had took that shape, I had changed my mind, but now I didn't have to decide, the decision had been made for me. I was to be a wolf. The first descendant of the Drache line to be a wolf. In a way I didn't mind, it saved me from having to pick an animal and I could run.
Sighing I opened the cover and looked at the first page and started to read.
Wolves: Noble and fierce fighters. Highly intelligent animals, which have been respected, feared and hated by man. Wolves live in packs in which there are strong bonds of loyalty and affection. The also hunt in packs and each family has a clearly defined range in which it hunts.
Largest wolf is the Timber wolf, which stands 31inches in height at the shoulders and weighs up to 125lb.
I closed the book and sighed. I couldn't sleep and I knew everyone else would be in bed sleeping by now. I really wanted to talk to Lupe about being a werewolf. I needed to find out if she loved her wolf form, I needed to be reassured that I would be happy.
Dressing in a black fcuk top, leather pants and boots, I went in search to find Lupe. Using my Drache heritage to sense Lupe's mind. I located the wolf's essence in the gardens. Frowning I followed my instincts. I could detect that Lupe's wolf form was stressed and hurt.
Breaking into a run I reached the gardens in a matter of seconds.
The gardens were dark but the light from the mansion illuminated the area enough for me to see. What I saw made me gasp in shock.
Lupe was in wolf form fighting a larger black wolf. They were both equally matched in fighting skills, but the male wolf had the advantage of being bigger.
I watched from the shadows admiring their grace and beauty. I didn't understand why werewolves were considered lower class than the other species of the Night World. In my opinion a wolf was a magnificent creature and I had always secretly wanted to claim its shape as my own.
A muffled yelp brought me out of my thoughts as I turned my attention back to the fight. The black wolf had Lupe by the neck, crushing the delicate silver wolf's throat between its powerful jaws.
I didn't know I was reacting until I grabbed the larger wolf from behind.
The wolf snarled and lashed out with its hind legs trying to get me to release him. I had anticipated his move and so I had missed any serious injury. However its claws caught my side, ripping through my cotton top and spilling my blood. I hissed in pain but didn't let go.
I skilfully reached for the wolf's pressure points, forcing its claws to retract. With my other hand I forced my finger into its mouth, under the short front teeth between the lethal canines. I asserted more pressure feeling the wolf's grip begin to loosen. I was aware of Lupe's struggles becoming fainter.
No. I voiced in his mind. I knew my voice sounded unafraid, but my body shuck with fear and wonder. I had never been this close to an angry werewolf before; my mind was linked to his. I could sense his anger and bewilderment towards me. My voice was concerned and anxious. I didn't want to harm the black wolf; I didn't know why I felt this way but if he failed to let go I'd be forced to hurt him to save Lupe. Please you have to let go. I begged.
I heard the wolf snarl one more time before I pressed harder on his pressure points. I felt his claws fully retract and his jaw open wider, just enough for him to let go.
I pulled the wolf back and felt myself fall with its weight.
A 135-lb of pure wolf landing on top of me.
My body screamed in pain with the impact of the ground on my back and the wolf on my chest. My eyes blurred slightly but the pain of claws digging into my chest brought me back to reality. I felt it's hot humid breath on my face as it's amber eyes looked at me curiously. Its mouth opened in a low viscous growl, I could see saliva glistening on its lolling red tongue.
It bent its black muzzle towards my face and I closed my eyes tightly. His body was pinning mine to the ground; there was no way that I could move. It was hopeless to even try, I waited to feel its teeth sink into my throat, but the pain never came.
I opened my eyes curiously to see a boy staring at me. He was no longer in wolf form. My eyes widened in surprise, he was the most handsomest boy I had ever seen. Dark hair like a ravens wing, slightly spiked and in wild disarray from the fight. Wild amber eyes filled with interest, smooth flawless tanned skin and perfectly sculptured features.
His face was so close to mine, all I wanted was to kiss those full red lips, breaking my gaze from his lips I starred back into his eyes. I could become lost in the intensity of those eyes, I thought.
Our breaths mixed and I tried to calm my wild heartbeat. His body was still pressed against mine; I could feel his well-toned and muscled chest through the thinness of my black fcuk top.
I didn't even flinch when he reached out with his right hand to brush thin strands of hair away from my eyes. As his fingertips came in contact with my cheek, my skin became alive like an electric shock. I began to shake, my vision turned slightly pink and all I could see were his eyes. I could feel my mind being drawn into his and I was scared.
"Shhhh, it's ok" I heard him whisper in my ear and immediately I began to relax. His voice was like a sort caress to my senses and his scent was wild like his eyes. He smelt like the forest and the winter air. All my senses were going insane and I wanted to be lost with him forever.
I could feel his mind against mine now, and we were being pulled closer to each other in both mind and body. His mind was beautiful, full of glittering lights and every colour of the spectrum.
My mind was being pulled closer again and I didn't protest, I could feel his astonishment and wonder and I knew that he could feel mine. Flashes of memories appeared before my eyes and I realised they were not mine, they were his, memories of a childhood full of discrimination and pain.
I gasped in shock and I felt him pull back from my mind. Stop I don't want you to see . . . he protested mentally. His voice was slightly shaky and all I wanted to do was comfort him, hold him in my arms and never let him go. God I loved him and I just meet him.
I love you too
My heart swelled with love and longing. I couldn't believe that this was happening and I didn't want it to end-but it did.
The noise of people shouting brought my attention back to my surroundings. I felt my mind being slammed back into my own body and that was when I become aware of the dark silhouettes of Quinn, Rashel and Ash running towards us, heavily armed with weapons.
"Go" I whispered as I looked back into his eyes. I pleaded with both my mind and voice as I pushed him upward with my hands.
He hesitated for a moment before bringing his lips against mine in a short but sweet kiss. His lips were soft against mine and I shuddered not in fear but with something else.
"Until next time" he whispered before he running off into the shadows. I could still feel his lips against mine and I brought a shaky hand to my lips in surprise. I never thought that he would kiss me but I was glad that he had. Really glad indeed.
I crawled over to Lupe's still body. I noticed that she was unconscious and her breathing was ragged but I knew she would survive. The wounds on her neck were already begging to heal and the bleeding had long ago stopped.
I collapsed next to her wolf form and used my mind to push her into the changing. Shaking and swallowing hard I pressed my hand over the wound on my side to stop the bleeding and glanced over to Lupe again to make sure that she was ok. Breathing a sigh of relief I wanted for the others to reach us.
It was a matter of seconds before Galen held me in his arms; the others had gone after the wolf. I frowned then as it occurred to me that I didn't even know his name. And that saddened me, I found my one true love only to loose him again.
I forced a smiled to show my brother that I was all right. I glanced up at his worried ayes and I answered before he had a chance to speak. "I'm ok, really I am" I reassured but It was no use, he still fussed over me.
I sighed in annoyance and pushed him away so I could stand up. I stood on shaky legs trying to catch my breath and sort out my thoughts. Who was he? what had happened? Will I ever see him again?
But I didn't know the answers to the questions. Instead I occupied myself in helping the others take care of Lupe.
CHAPTER 3
Half an hour later I was sitting in the lounge; all the Daybreakers were gathered around me wanting to know what had happened. I'd had to have stitches in my side while I waited for the gashes to heal naturally. My chest had been cleaned and bandages now covered the claw marks. I had requested to take a shower and change before I came up with any sort of explanation.
I was glad to hear that the dark hared stranger had got away before Quinn and Rashel had got a hold of him. If they had caught him . . . I didn't want to know what they would have done. All I knew was that it would be very painful.
"How's Lupe?" I asked Lord Thierry as he walked into the room.
"She's still asleep, the witches have added healing balms to her wounds. She should be alright in a few days" He answered reassuringly, the group and me included sighed in relief but it was only me that spoke.
"I take it you all want to know what happened?" I sighed then continued. "In a quick summery: I couldn't sleep so I decided to go and talk to Lupe, I knew she was on guard duty tonight and I thought that she might want some company." I paused then thought for a few seconds before continuing " I sensed her mind in the gardens, but it wasn't really Lupe I sensed, it was her wolf mind . . . I got there as quickly as I could to see her fighting with a larger black wolf." I shuddered remembering, " The male wolf had her by the throat and she couldn't get loose so I jumped in. I got him from behind and used his pressure points against him. I finally got his to release his grip and pulled him off. I thought he was going to kill me but he changed back into human form . . . and that's when you guys came" I finished shrugging slightly and I glanced around the room to see if they believed me.
My gaze met Ash's and he raised an eyebrow. He knew I was missing something out and I heard his mental voice in my head.
We'll talk later . . .
Damn him my mind screamed, but Ash just smiled, obviously hearing my thoughts. I gave him my best glare but the only reaction I got was a twinkle in his ever-changing eyes. Ash was like another brother to me, we had known each other since we were kids and he always looked out for me.
"What did he look like?" Galen asked deciding to believe me.
"I don't know it was too dark" I lied.
"Try to remember" Thierry spoke softly to me, "It's very important"
I sighed not wanting to tell them, but I knew I had to give some sort of description "He had dark hair and eyes, normal height and build. That's all I can give you, it was too dark, I couldn't see" I forced tears into my eyes in an attempt to end the conversation. It worked and a few minutes later everyone went back to bed.
I lay in bed, hugging the silk sheets tightly around my body. I couldn't sleep, every time I closed my eyes all I could see were his face and feel his body pressed against mine. "Who are you?" I whisper into the shadows.
Sighing I climbed out of bed and looked out of the balcony doors. My reflection shone back at me and I sighed. My silvery-white hair hung around my shoulders, clinging to my pale skin. It was slightly messy from lying in bed, but shone with a glossy light. My face was small and perfect, flawless skin and delicately sculptured features with full rosy lips and wide innocent electric-blue eyes.
I opened the balcony doors and leaned against the railing, the breeze whipped my hair around my shoulders as I searched the darkness for him. My blue silk nighty clung to my body, showing off my curves. I wanted to see him again; I wanted to know his name.
A knock on the door brought me out of my thoughts. "Come in" I Whispered. The door opened to reveal Ash, he walked calmly towards me and wrapped his arm around my shoulder protectively and gave me a kiss on the top of my head.
"So are you going to tell me what really happened Kissy?" he asked
"I've already said what happened" I snapped at him only slightly annoyed. Sighing I stared off into the night, unknown to me that I was being watched.
"Come on Kismet. I know there's something wrong, I've known you too long to tell when you're lying" I looked him in the eyes and was shocked to see that he was serious. He gave me his 'I'm so cute you gotta tell me look' I laughed and gave him a hug.
"Ash, you're like a brother to me . . ." I began but he cut me off.
"And you a sister, Kissy. I've never let anyone harm you and I thought you could trust me . . ."
"I do trust you Ash! It's just that . . ." I sighed and looked away closing my eyes for a brief second before continuing " Even I don't know what happened . . . It was just so confusing" My voice was lower than a whisper but his vampire hearing heard me clearly.
I could feel tears forming in my eyes as I looked back across the gardens. Ash just held me tighter and waited for me to continue.
"What I said downstairs was true, but I missed something out. When I tried to pull him off, I felt out minds connect. I don't know how to describe it; there are no words that I could use. When we touched . . . It was like all the circuits in my body were suddenly fried, and all that I knew was him" I sighed as the tears flowed from my eyes.
I buried my face in Ash's neck, mostly in embarrassment. Ash just held me reassuringly and whispered soothing words in my ear until the last sob left my lips.
"It sounds to me that you found your soulmate sweetheart" He spoke to me. I gasped in shock then realisation as the tears flowed harder and another sob erupted from my throat.
"We can never be" I cried, "I am to be promised away, I just met him and I already know that I can't never live with out him . . . what am I going to do Ash?"
CHAPTER 5
I sat alone in my room brooding; it had been three long days since I had met the mysterious dark hared wolf with glowing amber eyes. I longed to see him again. The promise ceremony was being held tonight under the full moon. I secretly wished that the black wolf that invaded my thoughts and heart would be the prince of the wolf clan.
My soulmate, my one true love, and I was never going to see him again, the thought of that seemed to tear my heart in two. I started to cry then, muffling my sobs into the pillow. I reached for a pen and paper and began to write.
1.1.1 Alone
I sit alone again tonight,
In the dark,
In the cold,
Away from light,
Away from warmth,
Alone.
A part of me is missing,
Disappeared,
Vanished,
Gone,
I'm all alone.
Ever since you left,
I'm all alone,
All alone,
All alone.
I put the pen and paper down on the bed and glanced at the clock. It was 10.30 and everything was being arraigned. All I wanted do was run and hide but I knew I couldn't. The fait of the world rested on my shoulders, and if it meant sacrificing only my happiness for the millions in the world I would do it with no regrets.
There was a knock on my door, I wiped away my tears as Lupe came walking in. She had a slight limp after the fight but other that that she was fine. I felt guilty that my soulmate had hurt her so much, but no one apart from Ash knew that I loved him.
Lupe took me in her arms and asked me what was wrong. I couldn't hide my feelings anymore so I told her. "The black wolf is my soulmate" I cried "And I can never be with him, it's not fair," I cried for a long time and Lupe never left me.
We talked about everything and she reassured me that everything would work out for the best, even when she was saying it I saw a small smile playing on her lips. I didn't ask about it, maybe I should have, but I didn't have time. It was 11pm and I had to start getting ready.
My stomach was full off butterflies and my heart was broken in half.
After I took a long shower, Keller and Lupe helped me get ready. Keller did my hair as Lupe concentrated on my make-up. Before long I was ready and really nervous.
"You look great" Keller announced to me proudly admiring her work.
I looked in the mirror and froze.
I did look great. My long silvery-hair hung in loose curls around my shoulders, framing my face and contrasting to my delicate features. My make-up was mainly silver with a hint or blue around my eyes. I didn't wear lipstick but lip-gloss instead.
The light reflected of my lips making them look really kissable. I sighed and looked at my dress.
It was beautiful.
White wolf fur, smooth as silk, shimmering in the light. It was cut low at the chest, revealing too much cleavage for my liking. The straps were thin and delicate and the dress itself reached mid-thigh. I wore knee-high leather boots with it. I looked beautiful and radiant. I just wish that I felt the way I looked.
Looking at my watch I frowned it was 11.55pm, my brother Galen should be arriving to escort me to the ceremony. I had already had a meeting with my parents and family. They were all proud of me for going though with the ceremony.
At least their happy, I thought bitterly. Forcing a fake smile on my lips I thanked Keller and Lupe for doing a great job.
Galen entered on cue; he was dressed in the Drache family colours. He looked like the handsome prince he was. "You ready princess?" he asked. I noticed that his voice was cheerful and bright but it was fake. I could sense the worry and disapproval under his words. I smiled slightly and linked his arm.
As we walked to the grand gardens he begged me not to go through with it, but he knew as well as I did that I had to do it. And so he accepted it in the end.
We reached the entrance doors and the nervousness came back, I wanted to cry but I knew I had no tears left, swallowing thickly I muttered under my breath "Ready or not. Here goes nothing!" The doors were opened.
Everyone's gaze turned towards me as I stepped out into the garden. I kept my head held high and walked proudly and gracefully. There was classical music playing but I paid no attention to it. I forced myself to keep walking.
My mother and father were looking at me proudly and I forced a smile for their benefit and kept on walking.
I looked around for my soulmate but I could not see him in the crowd, so I kept on walking.
I could make out the figure of the wolf prince, Lupercus-something-or-other standing at the temporary altar. It was a white archway covered in black foxgloves, it was breathtakingly beautiful.
He kept his back to me as I approached. I could tell by his body language that he was as unhappy with the situation as I was. From the way he was standing and the distance between us, I could only make out his clothing. Dark tight leather pants, a black shirt of some sort and black boots. His clothes were tightly fitted; at least he's got a good body I thought amusingly.
I looked around to see Ash smiling at me, his eyes glistened and I knew something was going on, I glanced at Lupe and she had a knowing smile playing on her lips. I forced myself to keep walking and I reached the prince in a matter or seconds. Galen kissed me on the cheek before sitting down in the empty seat.
I took a deep breath and looked at the prince. He looked at me at the same time and our eyes widened in shock and recognition.
It was him, my soulmate. His amber eyes were as beautiful as ever and he was looking at me in admiration and love.
I heard his mental voice in my head and my heart swelled.
I did say until next time, my love.
He took my hand in his and my world exploded in a wave of happiness and love as the soulmate connection sprang to life.
I was so content and happy that all my doubts disappeared as he kissed the back of my hand and smiled.
He had a beautiful smile-sensuous and slightly wicked. I couldn't wait to feel those lips on mine. Having heard my thoughts his smile widened and I felt my heart flutter.
"We are gathered here to unite Lupercus Daren Wolf and Kismet Aila Drache . . ."
EPOLOUGUE
I look back at that day and realise that it was the happiest day of my life. I know that sounds mushy but it were true. I thought I had lost my soulmate forever, but in the end love always finds away.
I lived up to my name that day, Kismet, meaning destiny and Alila meaning light bearer.
I completed my destiny by bringing the werewolves and Circle Daybreak together and brought light to even the darkest situation.
It later turned out that I was right. The forth wildpower was indeed a Werewolf, a wolf by the name of Alexander Lupus, meaning helper and defender of mankind.
We won the Millennium Battle. On midnight 2001 the sky was filled with magnificent blue light, evil was destroyed and peace once again fell upon the world.
Never loose faith,
There is always a way.
Without hope,
There is nothing,
Without love,
There is emptiness,
Love with your heart,
Believe with your soul,
And you'll always find a way.
Well that's it, my first fanfiction that I've actually finished :o)
I would greatly appreciate any comments and suggestions.
Candika
IF you like the story let me know because I was thinking of writing a fic on Lupercus Daren Wolf's pov.
:o)
Candika
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