The day wasn't going exactly how Yuna had planned for it to go. Not that he ever took the time to plan his day. He lived his life as simple and unrestricted as fate would allow, and plans could only get in the way of that. Yuna expected nothing from life, and life seemed to return the favor in kind. Though today, for some odd reason it decided to throw a little excitement his way. Not that he could remember asking for any. Life must have assumed he was bored or something. Why else would it put a pack of wolves in his path. Which normally wouldn't be a problem for him, most animals kept a good distance away from him. Of course, life knew this already so it found a pack that wouldn't run away in fear at the mere whiff off him, but instead turn the tables and start hunting him. Again, this normal wouldn't be a problem for Yuna killing an average everyday wolf would be easy. Pack or not. Somehow life seemed to have found the largest wolves Yuna had ever seen in his life and put them in one pack. They were all about the size of horses. Seventeen of them to be exact, some smaller than others, but still unnaturally big. None of them had the same color fur, so many shades and patterns. The biggest was a Black wolf, the other wolves all seemed to flank him, Bringing Yuna to believe he was the alpha.
So here Yuna was in a forest clearing, stopping to rest for a second, when suddenly a pack of mutant wolves move in to surround him. All their fangs bared, hunches raised and blood lust in their eyes. Truly a terrifying sight to behold which wasn't something he ever experienced before in his life as a human vampire hybrid. Well some could interpret fear as excitement in a way so if that was life's goal then it worked. Now what to do with this little predicament Yuna was completely clueless. He supposed it came done to those two basic instincts: fight or flight. Fighting them didn't seem like it would work in his favor. They at the very least were bigger than him and they clearly outnumbered him. He could be faster than them but he wouldn't know for sure till the chase began. Though he had an ace up his sleeves if he gets in a pinch. Running it was then. He slowly inhaled and exhaled, lowered his center of gravity, and dug his heels in. The wolves noticed and were ready and waiting for him to make the move.
Taking one more breath to steady himself he pushed of the ground and shot straight towards the leader and attempted to breakthrough their line. They reacted almost instantaneously and converged on him, but it was that almost that saved his life. The black one tried to snap its jaw around him but he quickly pivoted out the way and ran past it. He had safely gotten past them now he needed to escape, and he put all of his being into that one thought. As much as he didn't like this curve ball life had chosen to throw at him he wasn't just done with it yet. He ran harder and faster than what was ever necessary into the forest. Unfortunately, it was not enough, though he dared not look back he could hear and smell the pack in pursuit. The sound of their paws thundering against the ground, their massive hearts beating almost as fast as his was, and the smell of dog in such abundance.
Yuna was using muscles he never knew had because there just no need for them until now. The forest was thick and lush giving him an obstacle course to traverse. Trees to dodge, branches swing and jump from, boulders and roots to jump over. Of course, this was all of no consequence to the pack, this was their home turf, they could follow him anywhere with ease and just wait tire himself out. Which wouldn't be much longer at this rate. The faster ones were gaining on him and trying to bite at his legs but not in any serious attempt. He realized a second too late that he was being escorted into a trap. At some point a group of the wolves had split from the pack and circled around to head him off. He had to admit it was smart and coordinated impressively. The second he stopped they would be on him so he had no choice but to charge through again. If there ever was a time for ace in the hole it was now. Yuna outstretched his hand palm out and focused on the group in front of him. Five wolves in total began to slightly lift off the ground. Not understanding what was happening they began to yip and whine, the wolves behind seem to falter at this new development. Which Yuna took full advantage of. He closed hand, flung it back, and thought to himself, Pull! The floating wolves shot toward him and he dodged their huge bodies but the wolves behind him were not ready and most crashed into them. It was just enough confusion for him to try his counter. He skidded to a stop and turned to face the ones who had recovered the fastest, luckily it wasn't fast enough so there was plenty distance for him. He outstretched both his hands palm up. The wolves leaped into the air probably trying to avoid his power but it wouldn't help them now. PUSH, he thought. Wolves one after another seemed to be smacking against an invisible wall and immediately pushed back. Sailing about a hundred feet back through the air.
Yuna's arms dropped to his side. The wolves were heavier and stronger than he had guessed. He didn't think it would take so much energy to push them. He needed time to recover, but the pack wasn't going to let that happen. They were already starting to get back up, shake off, and reform their ranks. Somehow he could tell that they weren't going to carelessly get hit by his powers anymore. It was chilling how quick they caught on. He ran and the chase was on again thought this time they made sure to keep a nice distance between them. Never too far but never to close either. He was tiring out quickly and they knew it. He would have to make his final stand soon. He somehow knew how that would turn out. They would surround him, attack in waves until one finally got through his defense, and then they would overtake him. When life brings you excitement it brings it. Yuna could see another clearing up ahead, great place for a wolf mauling.
As he made his way to the center of the clearing getting ready for his final moments, what he saw there made him chuckle to himself. On the other side was another group of wolves standing there as if they always knew that this was how it was going to be. He sure that they all were completely new and counted eleven. So now he had a whopping twenty-eight wolves to fight. If he had any thoughts of escaping they died that moment. As if on que the others started galloping in on the other side. Alright this is it, he thought. He outstretched one hand to the first group and the other one at the new group. He was as ready as he was ever going to be. A moment went by but nothing happened. He looked at the group that had been chasing him all day and seemed to be hesitating. He checked the other group and it was much of the same. What's the hold up? Then the black wolf walked a little bit forward which seemed to prompt another wolf in the latter group to do the same. It was a big reddish orange one. They seem to be regarding each other politely. Maybe another alpha? Are they going to argue over who gets to kill me? The alphas seemed to start conversing with one another with a series of barks and howls. The other wolves of both groups seemed intent on waiting for orders from their respective alphas, but they never took theirs off Yuna for a moment.
It seemed like this would be only chance he would get so he relaxed slightly and tried to regain some strength. While he did he took the time to look at each wolf since at least one would be his executioner. No two wolves were the same, so many tones of browns and greys. Some were older than others, a couple had battle scars. As he made his way through the group his eyes fell upon the most unique wolf. Its fur was completely White as if it was a blank canvas. He would almost call it beautiful, but what caught his attention was its icy blue eyes. In that moment, the white wolf's eyes seemed to glaze over and in the very next become so clear and intense. It looked at Yuna as if it was truly seeing him for the first time since he arrived in the clearing. Then White started to whimper slightly which got the attention of its pack mates. Big red looked back to confirm what was going on. Black also noticed and returned its attention on me with a meaningful growl. Rest time was over. Black barked his command and his pack leap into action. Yuna didn't since any threating movement from Reds pack so he took a chance that they were too busy taking care of white that they didn't have time for him. He fully faced Black's pack and took his stance.
What happened next was probably the most exciting thing yet. The wolves were rushing him with everything and he was getting ready to push back with everything he had. When he could feel, a presence rushing up behind him fast. Reds pack? He could only sense one. What should he do? He need both arms to push Black's pack. He probably wouldn't die immediately from an attack from one wolf. So, Black took priority. They were almost on him now from both sides and he braced himself. The wolf behind leaped in the air and landed directly in front of him. Snarling, barking, and biting at any one who got too close to Yuna. The sight was so unexpected that it stunned him. Black's pack recoiled in shock at this. Had this wolf gone insane somehow? Then Yuna noticed it was White protecting him which didn't clear up his confusion at all. For some reason, the rest of Red's pack joined and formed a circle around him. Black seemed to be barking at Red accusingly in search of some explanation. Yuna had never wished so bad to be able to speak wolf than in that moment. Red's explanation caused an immediate reaction in Black witch then preceded to ripple among his pack. In one breath, all their murderous intent seemed to vanish. Which allowed Reds pack to calm down as well. Yuna wish he could relax but he didn't have enough information to allow himself to do that, but he wasn't the only one. White was still on edge growling low in its throat as it stayed by Yuna's side which he wasn't sure how to feel about.
Red barked something at white, but not much changed in white's demeanor, Red seemed to shake its head then barked another command. This time at a grey wolf that was standing by its side. Grey nodded and ran off in the direction that they had been waiting. Red and black began conversing with one another again. The other wolves seemed to visible relax. Some lied down for a quick nap, while a couple of the younger ones started to play with each other. It was a little too surreal for Yuna. Not ten minutes ago these wolves were completely ready to rip him to shreds, and now they barely seem to care if he was there or not.
White had stopped growling at the others convinced they were no longer a threat and turned to face him fully. It looked him in the eye with its icy blue eyes as if it was trying to communicate with him. What it was trying to say was a completely mystery to him. White began inch closer cautiously, and somehow Yuna got the feeling it was trying to tell him that he wasn't in danger. That somehow everything was alright. Now white was in arms reach of his outstretched arms and gently pressed the top of its head against his palms and whimpered softly. In that moment, he felt his body involuntarily relax. Every part of him seemed to sigh in relief. He dropped to his knees and let his arms fall limply at his side. Yuna had never been this tired before in his entire life. White moved to his side and laid down next to him making sure that their bodies were touching. Too tired to fight even common sense he leaned into the wolf and rested his body there.
After about thirty minutes Grey rushed into the clearing stirring the rest back into action, and it wasn't alone. Yuna smelled them and recognized it right away. Vampires. Two following closely behind Grey. Great yet another exciting development. At least he could talk to this one. Well he hoped any way. He stood up getting ready to face them and white did the same. Red walked up to them, and the vampire smiled and nodded at him. Then their collective attention was on him. Yuna looked them over. A man and a woman. The woman was small, not that he could talk, her hair was short, spikey, and brown. Her face was kind of pixyish with a knowing smile on her lips. The man had blonde hair, tall and lean. He reminded Yuna of a panther in a way. Otherwise they had all the typical vampire traits: eerily beautiful with pale skin. Though unlike most vampires their eyes were golden instead of crimson.
"Hello there!" the pixie said in a surprisingly bubbly voice "I'm Alice and this is Jasper" Jasper nodded at the mention of his name.
For some reason Yuna looked at white who nodded encouragingly "Hello my name is Yuna" The words sounded weird to him. It had been awhile since he had to use spoken words.
"Nice to meet you Yuna. I'm sure your tired, hungry, scared, and confused. You don't have to worry anymore; you have my word" and on some unseen que he could feel the presence of something trying to influence his body. Not sure what was happening Yuna instinctively reacted and reject what was happening. Jaspers previously calm face instantly became one of confusion. So, it was him. Yuna hissed at him and pointed his palm out ready to fight. Alice immediately stepped in front of Jasper protectively "Please he didn't mean any harm to you, I swear. Jasper's gift allows him to manipulate peoples feeling to an extent, Usually any way. He was only trying to calm you down, and open you up to us."
Yuna wasn't sure if he could trust her, but then White nudged him. The look it gave him was the same as before, everything is okay, trust me, and for some unexplainable reason he did. He took a deep breath and dropped his hand. "Please don't do that again."
"Promise" Alice said "Listen my family lives close by. We can go there get you fed, and washed. Our father can explain everything to you much better than we can. It's sort of his thing."
"Why didn't he come then?"
"They were hunting but we called and they are making their way back" Alice got a little dreamy eyed for a split second "They will be there in about twenty minutes actually"
Yuna was hesitant to accept, he had always tried his best to avoid vampires, and he certainly never walked into some covens home before. Though he did want an explanation more than anything right now. While he was pondering what to do White moved behind him and shoved him towards Alice and Jasper slightly. Yuna looked back and saw the same look the wolf had been giving him all day. "Will you come with me?" he asked White without thinking. White nodded and barked. Yuna smiled a little "okay lead the way Alice"