POOLS OF SILVER

Chapter 2

I did not get back to my slice of heaven for the rest of the week. However, I did manage to tidy my room to keep my mum off my back and spend time with my little sister. I loved her to death and only wished mum wanted more kids. Kelly was only three years old but was cute and funny. Kelly was a lot like me in looks which we both got from our mum. Our hair leaned more to the reddish-brown unlike the rest of the tribe who all had the beautiful ink-black hair. Also, my eyes were blue rather than the traditional brown. My skin was a soft russet lighter than my dad or my mother and again it made me different from the rest of the tribe. Even Embry Call looked more part of the tribe than I did. No one knew who his dad was and his mum was from Makha tribe. One thing I did hate was my height. I am small being only five foot two inches tall. That was one thing I had in common with Seth. We were always the last to get picked for teams in PE, although I didn't understand because even though we were short we were fast.

We were going to have a bonfire on Friday and I couldn't wait. Tonight I was going to sing one of the traditional tribe songs at the bonfire, a request from Billy Black himself. Old Quil must have told him I had sung for him and wanted to hear me sing. I was nervous and excited at the same time. I loved singing it brought peace to my heart. I had never sung in front of anyone except my family and normally just to Kelly when I would tuck her in after mum and dad. I hoped I could do my family and old Quil proud.

Not everyone got to go to these but because my father was an elder of the tribe we were allowed to go. Seth would normally be there but for some reason the bonfire was being held earlier this year. I would be helping out with the food with mum and Sue Clearwater. I knew that the gang that now had grown were going to be there. Quil was the newest one they dragged into their gang. I didn't know what they gave them but these guys were huge. One week Jacob was short and lanky just like me and Seth and next he was tall and built like Hercules. I had to admit I was intimidated by them but they never caused any problems and never picked on us at all.

Friday dawned warm and very sunny. Packing my bag I knew where I was going. Kissing my mum I headed out promising I would be home in time to help load the car for the bonfire. I was guessing that the gang would sort out the wood for the bonfire. Kelly sat on the top step pouting at me as I told her she couldn't come today. If I was going to go to the beach I would have happily taken her, but today I was going to the meadow. So I walked through the forest singing a tribal song that mum sang to me when I was little. She taught me and my sister all the songs and they were up there with my favourite songs by modern bands. Today seemed really quiet in the forest which was odd. I did not hear or see animals going about their normal lives. Today however, it was silent. Not even the buzz of bee's greeted me. I shrugged it off and continued to my meadow.

Breaking through the tree line I stood to admire my slice of heaven. I hoped that once Seth got back we would bring our tent out here and camp for a weekend at the very least. Making my way over to the waterfall I took a drink to quench my thirst. After putting some water on the back of my neck I decided to go for a swim before relaxing. Needing to practise my song I couldn't think of a better place to sing. Since I had not seen anyone near here I thought I would strip and go in the water without anything on. Normally I would wear my swimming shorts but opening my bag I realised that I had left them on my bed. But I really was sweaty in places that are not comfortable to be sweaty in.

With a quick look around I stripped and dove into the water. The water was no warmer than it was the other day and my body stung as I hit the water. Soon however, I began to warm up and enjoy the water. I swam to the waterfall and stood under the flowing water. The water was invigorating making me feel once again alive and ready to face this evening. It seemed to wash away my nerves. I started singing the song I was going to sing that evening. The story of the song was the song of the shape-shifters. Calling them to come and protect our tribe from the cold ones. It was normally sung by the women of the tribe but as I was not of age I was able to sing it as well. I finally decided that I needed to eat and went to get out. Grabbing the towel my eyes caught something in the tree line.

I heard a soft whine. Could it really be that a wolf heard my singing and came to help protect the tribe? Chuckling to myself I went and pulled out my lunch. I kept my eye on the tree line. I quietly sing the song again. To my utter amazement a wolf the size of a horse came out. I did not want to move a hair, not wanting to startle the wolf, which could do one of two things. One was to attack me and mull me ripping me to shreds. But mainly I did not want the wolf to turn and run away. For some reason I was not afraid. The wolf laid down on his stomach and did not move. I continued singing looking the wolf in the eyes.

I felt a pull to the wolf, the eyes were pools of silver. I slowly stood up and walked slowly towards the wolf. I lower my eyes remembering that I had to show my submission to the wolf. I could still see the wolf and smiled when I saw him lay his enormous head on his paws. His beautiful fur was grey with flexes of black and white throughout it. He was truly magnificent. I was about Twenty yards from him when he gave a growl. I halted and didn't move. My heart is pounding in my chest but I didn't want to leave. I decided to sit down and see if the wolf would come to me. I sat with my head down and waited to let him make the next move. I sit there for an undetermined amount of time, but I had all day if I had to. My stomach grumbling was the only sound with in the whole forest. Inch by inch the wolf slowly crawled towards me. Now he was in touching distance.

I was itching to touch the wolf to feel his fur to see if it is as coarse as it looked. My mind was telling me not to move, but my heart was telling me to reach out to the wolf. What to do, what to do? I didn't have to make that decision the wolf made it for me. He stretched his neck and touched my foot with his nose his breath tickling my toe sending a shiver up my whole body. Without thought I started to reach out to him. I tentatively touched his fur to my surprise it was soft, nothing like I imagined. I hear a rumble which vibrated through my hand. I gave a light giggle of delight making the wolf's ears twitch. My hand went to his ear and I rubbed it. The wolf leaned into my hand and started rumbling. Now this was a dream come true.

"Hey boy, you are beautiful," I said smiling at him lifting my eyes to again meet his.

I just wanted to drown in those pools of silver. Next second the wolf ears perked up and he lets out a growl. I snatched my hand away thinking I had done something wrong. In the distance I could hear a howl. Was his pack calling him I wondered? The wolf got up suddenly and tilted his head up and howled. The noise was so loud I had to cover my ears. My body was shaking in fright. Before I could move the wolf bent down and looked me in the eyes our faces only a few inches apart. Next second his big tongue licked my face making me laugh at the action. He nudged me with his big head and I stood up. My towel fell off leaving me exposed. The wolf started rumbling and I started blushing. I quickly pick up my towel as he stared at me. Again he started nudging me backwards until we were at the rock. His head was going from side to side as if looking out for something.

Quickly dressing I grabbed my bag. For some reason I knew I needed to get away from here. Why I had no idea but I trusted the wolf would protect me. The wolf lay down and again nudged me to get me to move.

"You want me to get on your back"? I questioned.

Again I was talking to a freaking animal. The wolf raised an eyebrow which looked actually really funny. I slung my backpack on to my back and straddled the wolf. He stood up making me grab on to his fur. Without any warning, he took off into the woods. I had to lie down and grab hold of his neck. I loved his scent, nothing like a dog at all. It was more of an earthy musky smell and I inhaled deeply.

I closed my eyes after a few seconds as if keeping them open I would no doubt throw up on my wolf. Yes I know, the wolf belonged to a pack blah blah blah. But I felt that he was my wolf, part of me. Before I knew it the wolf came to a sudden stop. I opened my eyes and saw we were at the beach side of the forest. My family home was in clear view. The wolf got down and I slid off. With a quick lick my wolf took off. No way in hell was anyone going to believe what just happened to me. I heard Kelly outside playing with her dolls. I picked her up making her squeal in delight before taking her inside.


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