Stretching, I yawned, rolling over onto the ground with a loud thump. "Alvira? Are you okay?" A worried voice came from behind me. I recognized Alek, his handsome face appearing from over the bed. With a huff, I got to my feet, brushing off my favorite ripped jeans. Winching at my sore shoulder on the side that took the blunt of the fall. "Yeah, just fine. Mind if I take a shower?" I asked, already heading for the bathroom. "Sure, but I'd hurry. Nahual is coming over, and he wouldn't quit muttering, 'I cant believe he got her in his bed first', as he hung up the phone. So, he's a bit pissed. I also wouldn't put it passed him to try to get in the shower with you. Again," he just had to remind me about that night. We'd all been staying over at my place, since I'm emancipated. And, after a run, I hopped in the shower, not thinking about the poor boy. Big mistake. After about three minutes in there, Nahual jumped in. I finished rinsing off, ignoring him. He wasn't doing anything. Just standing there, staring. Slapping the shit outta him, I got out of the shower, wrapping a fluffy towel around me and unhurriedly getting dressed.
I never took another shower around him again, thats for sure.
Once I got out, I saw that Alek had gotten me some clothes. I'd have to ask him why he had some of mine over here later. I could hear Nahual's loud voice, a smile in it. Shaking my head, I walked out, going to the kitchen for some breakfast. Sarah, Alek's mother, being the sweetheart that she was, had bacon and eggs and toast and sausage and chocolate milk all laid out on the dinning table. My stomach growled. "Alek! Nahual! Get your asses down here!" She yelled, her high pitched voice hurting my ears. The boys came running, skidding to a stop on the hardwood floors. Smacking the back of their heads, she scolded them for horse-playing in the house. I couldn't help a laugh that came out of my mouth. They both turned and glared at me. I hissed at them, "Its not my fault we've all practically been living here all of our lives and you guys still don't know the rules." Walking around, I plopped my body down beside Alek and Sarah, scarfing down the food. Once I was done, I hopped up, saying I was going for a run after I brushed my teeth.
Of course Alek was the only one who didn't know about the were cats and wolves, which I thought was horrible. Sarah wouldn't tell him though. She always claimed it was because she was waiting for a perfect time, but Nahual and I knew that she just hoped he wouldn't ever turn.
Racing into the woods at the back of the Wallace's house, I did the patrol, remarking and making sure there weren't any Vampire scents around. We usually didn't get many, I've only ever killed two and ran three others off, but we couldn't let our guards down. I just hoped Alek turned soon or not at all. I couldn't howl, seeing as I was a were cat, not a werewolf, but I could make my voice heard clear enough.
Nahual came out after a little bit to recheck everything. When he saw me, he came over, rubbing his nose to my cheek. When do you think he'll turn? We need more pack members than just you, me, and the other three. What if a Vampire does come by? Do you really think we'll be able to kill it with just five of us? He spoke in my mind. I knew he didn't mean it offensively, but saying I was one of them rubbed me the wrong way and I snapped at him with me teeth. He took a step back, whimpering. We both knew who was more experience, strong, and a better fighter altogether. He also knew I had a bad temper, which was getting worse ever since my first change. I am not one of you werewolves. I am the last of my kind that we know of. And I'll be damned if I link my race with yours. Cats and dogs are natural enemies. The only reason I work with you wolves is because we both fight for the same cause. My parents would be ashamed, and I do it anyway, I snarled, stalking closer to him, growling. My black claws unseethed, my fangs bared in a threat. I knew it was wrong, but God damn it! He made it so hard. After a few minutes of a staring contest, I could feel my anger fading away. I don't know when he'll turn Nahual. And I know we do. We've been running ourselves down with patrols and fighting lessons. And with the way we're progressing? I think we could. With Andrew and I being more experienced, and you guys doing so well in training, it could work. As long as the Vampire is not too old. Then it would be harder, not impossible, I said, trying to keep my voice gentle. Nahual always got scared and shy when I snapped and I always felt bad about it.
Finishing up, we ran back to the house as humans, trying not to smell too bad from the sweat. Sarah greeted us with a friendly smile covered in concern. "Anything?" I sighed. Every time she asked the same question, worried that having the threat around would somehow make Alek change. And it very well could. "Nothing, its fine out there. We'll check in about three hours," I said, making sure Alek wasn't anywhere he could over hear our conversation. Realizing what I was doing, she muttered, "He's in his room, playing Xbox." I smiled, watching her wring her hands in worry. "Thanks Sarah."