OK guys I am really sorry for not posting this chapter sooner. Recently I just got really busy and have been dealing with some writer's block and other things. But now I promise I will update on a regular schedule. After posting this I will continue working on chapter 2 of my zombie story and will get that story up to 4 chapters just like this story. As soon as I hit that point I will begin posting a chapter a week, most likely on Fridays or Saturdays. Each week will alternate which story I update so it will be even. I will also begin making my chapters longer as under 2000 words per chapter is not that great haha. Also this chapter contains some material that is only intended to set the scene for those certain parts and in no way do I intend to weird people out. Anyway I hope you enjoy chapter 4.

Chapter 4 : "Delving Into Danger"

Morrison chose to stay in Whispering Pines and deal with whatever would come next, be it good or bad. As he continued running through the forest he caught a strange sent through his nostrils. He changed his current path and tracked the smell, which was leading him deeper into the forest. While he continued running he began to see streaks of blood lining the tree trunks as he raced by them, now beginning to identify this strange smell. After a few more minutes of tracking the now all too familiar smell of blood and stomping the underbrush under his massive clawed hands and feet while he charged on he soon came upon a clearing.

He slowed down as he entered, making his way to the center where upon the ground lie a large stone that was shaped like a crescent moon. Morrison slowly strode towards the mysterious structure like stone, wondering why it was shaped the way it was. He then felt a strange sense overcome him, as if it was drawing him toward the stone. He complied and walked, now on his hind legs, toward the structure. He used his powerful legs to jump onto the top of the stone where he found a rune engraved in the surface : a clawed hand like his. He then noticed the corpse of an animal similar to the one he had encountered the previous night. This is where the blood came from, but what caused the death of this creature? His question was answered when he felt a presence behind him. He turned around to find three creatures staring at him from the ground, all having green eyes and brown fur with their teeth and claws dripping with blood. Morrison felt slightly creeped out by the sight but paid no heed to them and instead felt an overwhelming want to place his right hand over the seal. He turned around and walked back toward the seal, leaning down and placing his hand over it.

As soon as he did so the seal glowed white, illuminating the darkness around him in light. He took his hand off and was surprised when the three creatures appeared right in front of him, still looking deadly as ever.

In unison all three of them said, "Come brother. Follow us into the realm of our lord."

Instantly a white portal appeared, which all three stepped through. Morrison hesitated for a minute, but eventually decided that he should follow the three creatures. Who knows what could be on the other side of this portal, but I should probably go through and see what there is to find. And with that Morrison stepped through, vanishing from the earthly realm and thus signifying his destiny.

Bolgeros, Lord Shayen's realm of death and shadow

Shayen sat upon his throne made of bones, impatiently picking his sharp teeth clean of any stray flesh from his recent kill. He looked into the distance, only to see that his mountain fortress was surrounded with swamps, scorched earth, and blackened forests. Shayen then sensed the presence of one of his servants, hopefully bringing him news from his many wolflike agents of death. He had sent them all to the earthrealm to try and find the human named Morrison, who was apparently Lupin's "Chosen One". He gave a huff of disregard to thought of a mere human being the one from the Great Prophecy who would ultimately destroy Shayen and bring peace back to Bolgeros and mend the broken bond between the lands of light and darkness.

A faint sound emitted from his servant, drawing Shayen out of his thoughts.

"M...Master I have come back with...news from the Earthrealm, but you may not like it." the servant spitted out while gulping afterwards, knowing how angry his master could get when he doesn't hear good news.

"Servant I'm sure I can handle whatever it is you have to report." Shayen replied, lying, knowing full well that he would have punish someone for the bad news.

"Ok, well I have reports from our agents that the human named Morrison has been identified. One of our agents, a senior one at that, encountered the human and attempted to kill him, as ordered. There were some...complications however. Our senior agent wounded the human, but before he could finish the kill he was interrupted by one of Lupin's wolves. The agent was ultimately killed before being able to finish off…"

"GOD DAMN IT!" Shayen yelled, slamming his giant fury fist down onto the armrest of his throne, "How many times have I told my agents to be on the lookout for Lupin's wolves!"

Confused to if he should continue his report or not, the servant just stood there watching his master fuming in anger.

"Servant. Continue your report or I will rip your head clean off of your body and feed your bloody carcass to the demon spawn."

Now anxious to get this over with and very frightened, the servant gave the rest of his report.

"Since the human was not killed, he was released from one of the human healing facilities and was last seen going into a warehouse. The scout who saw all this saw only another...wolf leave the building. He assumed it was the human. So he tried following him into the woods but was soon ambushed and killed by three more of Lupin's wolves."

Hearing this Shayen had heard enough and was going to show his "appreciation" to the servant for giving him the report. He immediately got up from his throne and made his way to the servant, only to find him cowering in fear. He gently patted the servant's head with his clawed hand, telling him that everything would be ok. When the servant finally stopped cowering and eased up Shayen's eyes flashed a very deep red as his hand shot down from the servant's head to his throat, clamping down onto it tightly.

The servant began grabbing for his throat, trying to get his master's hands off him, but it was useless, as Shayen used his other clawed hand to dig into the servants stomach. He ripped it open then used his mighty strength to throw the servants dying body over the edge of the throne room and down into the demon spawn pits. As soon as the body fell upon them all of them began digging in at once, eating the servant alive as he screamed in pain, before being cut short as his head was torn from his body.

Lazily slumping back down onto his throne, Shayen yawned and began to doze off, feeling sleepy after his recent meal. He would have to deal with this situation more when he awoke from his slumber. So the human has unlocked his powers. Hmph, he can not even imagine the true capability of his blessing. I hope Lupin made a good choice, because I will enjoy the coming war this event will bring, and the gift of being able to kill this human and show Lupin that the darkness will prevail. After thinking this, Shayen drifted to sleep, intending on visiting the Earthrealm soon, and unleashing hell upon the humans.

Rachel POV, one of the many small bars in the town of Whispering Pines

"I...I just can't comprehend the fact that Morrison is this monster. Like, how did he get this curse?" Rachel worryingly asked Jacob, still shivering inside after the past hour's events.

Jacob, still in amazement that Morrison had dealt with the situation so easily, soon replied to Rachel, "Rachel I do not know, but all I can say is that was freaking amazing how he tore open those guys." lying about the fact that he didn't know about Morrison's condition. "Those guys deserved what they got for what they did to you Rachel, there is no doubt about that."

"I know they did, but still, Morrison is my friend. How can I see him as normal after what I just saw? What will I tell the others? Should I lie about it or not tell them? There are so many things to take into consideration after what happened tonight Jacob." Rachel said, still impatiently waiting on the drinks she and Jacob had ordered.

Soon she spotted the waiter coming to their table with their drinks : a simple beer for Jacob and a couple Jägerbombs for Rachel.

"Well well look at what we have here." Jacob said giving a positive woop woop when Rachel grabbed her drinks.

"Hey, when you have just had a really, really bad day you should be able to enjoy yourself." Rachel replied, still sobbing.

Suddenly Jacob grabbed her hands with his and told her everything was going to be ok. She felt happy that he was so kind to her, even going as far as wondering if this fine man had a girlfriend.

Taking a sip from one of her drinks, Rachel asked Jacob , "So Jacob. Do you have a girlfriend or any nice girls you have interest in? It just seems to me that any girl would like you Jacob, I mean you are just so kind and supportive."

Jacob POV

Hearing this Jacob felt weird. He did have Heather but could he really classify her as his girlfriend? They had kissed in the past many times, but neither of them had really committed themselves to being in a serious relationship. They had not even gone as far as to engage in…

"Hey" Rachel said, snapping her fingers in his face, "You going to answer my question or keep staring at my chest like that?" Rachel finished while laughing the whole time.

He didn't even realize that he had been staring at her, much less realize he was looking at her chest.

"Oh uh, well, I don't really have a girlfriend right now no. I mean there is this girl that I kind of like I guess, and I guess she kinda likes me. But I wouldn't consider us both to be in a relationship." Jacob replied, before asking, "Why?"

"Oh well I just wondered. I just had a hard time believing that you would not have any girl that likes you." Rachel said, giggling.

She took another sip of her drink then got up saying she had to go to the bathroom, slightly swaying her hips at him while she walked away.

Jacob just sat there aghast at what had just unfolded. Man, thinking about all this really makes me wonder if I do in fact like Heather. She is a fellow wolf after all, but does that mean that I should engage in a relationship with her? And Rachel, what's with her swaying her hips at me like that, does she like me? But that was a good call on her part however when she caught me staring at her chest. I mean, it's not as if I consciously did it. Jacob thought all of this while chuckling, popping the bottle cap off of his beer and taking a sip.

He pulled out his phone and saw he had a missed call from Heather. He texted her asking what was up and if everything was alright. Jacob put his phone back in his pocket when he saw Rachel coming back from the bathroom.

Rachel POV

Seeing Jacob, she smiled at him as she sat back down in her chair, downing the last of her first drink's contents. Before she could say anything else to him, both of them turned their heads toward the bar where a fight was breaking out between two drunk idiots.

Bartender POV

"UGH. You peeece of shiiit. You stole my girglfrieeend." one of the drunks yelled at the other man, swinging his fists at him.

"NO! You offered her to me maaan. I waaas juusdt takking up ann offerd that I was givven." the other man said, taking a beer bottle and smashing it over the other man's head spitting on his body as it hit the floor.

Rachel POV

Laughing hard, Rachel said to Jacob, "Come on, let's blow this joint." and with that she downed her entire second drink in one gulp.

Both of them got up, leaving the money for their drinks, and headed out the entrance of the bar and then stood on the sidewalk for a minute, pondering what to do next.

"So" Rachel started, "What should we do now?" she asked Jacob.

"Um. I don't know to be honest. I was thinking of heading home myself, after seeing you to your house first. I want to make sure you get home safe." Jacob replied, smiling.

"Aww, you are so sweet Jacob. But I don't think that I can handle being alone right now. I mean, after what happened I don't think I can feel safe being alone for awhile. Is it possible that I could maybe stay the night with you at your place? I promise it will just be for the night, and then in the morning I can go and stay with my friends or family." Rachel told Jacob, hoping he would say yes.

Pondering this, Jacob replied, "Um sure Rachel. You can stay the night at my place. And I agree with you that it might not be safe for you to be alone. But we should get going right now, my place is only a couple blocks away."

With that they both started walking toward his house.

*15 Minutes Later, Jacob POV

Opening the front door of his apartment for himself and Rachel, Jacob led her into his well kept place. He had always tried to keep it clean, especially after some of his pack buddies and him had some "interesting" parties at his place. Rachel stepped through the doorway and then he closed it and locked it. They both took off their shoes and jackets, hanging them on his coat peg. Rachel walked around his apartment, astonished at how well kept it was. Jacob had taken a second to look at his phone which he had no notifications appearing on it. He was drawn from his phone when he heard Rachel give a cry of amazement from his grow room.

"OMG you grow your own marijuana Jacob? That is like, so cool." Rachel said in amazement. She went for one of his plants, inhaling its natural smell and smiling.

Still confused as to why Rachel was ok with his hobby, Jacob made his way to his grow room, checking on her to ensure she wasn't messing with his plants. When he had confirmed that she wasn't, he led her to upstairs to his room and told her she could have his bed for the night.

"Aww Jacob you are just too kind. Thank you so much though, I think I will need my rest tonight." Rachel told him, then suddenly hugging him, squeezing him in the process.

When she released him she smiled, then asked him if he could get her some water, which he said he would. He left his room, going back downstairs towards his kitchen. I hope this is a good idea letting her stay here. She needs all the support she can get right now after what happened, but I don't think that that person is me, I mean she barely knows me.

He got her water and headed back upstairs to give it to her, intending on saying goodnight to her. When he got upstairs he entered his room, only to find Rachel in just her undergarments and her shirt. He saw that she had lain her pants on the ground by his bed.

"Oh, uh. I can just set this down on the nightstand." Jacob said, setting the glass of water on the nightstand, all the while averting his gaze, so as to be respectful towards Rachel.

"Oh you are ok Jacob, but thank you for your concern. It's not as if I'm nude or anything. I understand that you are being cautious but really I am ok. I've gotten over what happened." Rachel calmly replied to Jacob.

Moving over to him she gave him another hug then said goodnight. He did the same and closed the door so she would not be disturbed. Jacob then went back downstairs and plopped down onto his couch, letting out a huge sigh of relief. I've had a long day, I better get to sleep, Jacob thought, before finally succumbing to sleep.

1:00 AM, Rachel POV

She awoke startled, sitting up in Jacob's bed instantly. She had just experienced a very powerful and scary nightmare, and the signs were already starting to show that she was scared. Rachel got up, quietly opening the bedroom door, and she made her way downstairs, intending on getting some more water. She stepped into the kitchen, poured herself some, and drank it. It felt cool and refreshing in her mouth as she drank the water. When she was done she had a dilemma : to go back to sleep up in the bedroom, or try and seek comfort from Jacob. Rachel decided she liked the latter of those two options and quietly made her way to the living room.

There she saw Jacob sleeping peacefully, and seeing his chest rise and fall made her feel at peace. Matching up her body size against his, she deciphered that there was just enough space for her to fit on the couch with Jacob, but she would have to lay with her back right up against his chest. She did so as quietly as she could, trying not to wake him. When she was successful in slipping into his arms she grabbed a blanket and spread it over them. She snuggled her back up against his, feeling the warmth of his body envelope her. Before she could fall asleep, Rachel felt something originating from Jacob's groin area.

Silently laughing she whispered, "Um, Jacob. Care to share what is going on down there."

Jacob POV

Oh shit. She feels it. Go away please just go away, Jacob told his erection. Taking a breath Jacob responded to Rachel, "Um sorry Rachel. Here let me try to move."

He tried shifting his body but before he could completely turn his body Rachel stopped him by turning her body to face his and grabbed his arm.

"No Jacob, don't. It's ok there, I know you can't control it. I actually think it's kinda funny." Rachel said before giving Jacob a quick peck on the lips, which soon turned into solid kissing.

Neither of them could control themselves now, as they were already getting into it. While they kissed they ended up tumbling onto the floor, dragging the blanket down with them. While Rachel kissed him she ran her hands up and down Jacob's muscular chest. Oh man, this is getting out of control, what if Heather were to find out. I need to stop this.

All of a sudden Jacob stopped the kissing and just stared at Rachel before saying, "Rachel, we can't do this. Both of us know what could happen if we continue. I will not let you have to experience this again, not tonight."

"Jacob, it's my body and my life. I told you that I am over what happened, trust me. Right now, I really like you. You were the one who helped me get through what happened earlier and now I want to repay you. Just let things happen how they will and stop resisting." Rachel firmly stated, obviously not backing down from her claim.

They resumed kissing, but this time it was more intimate, and the aura of love surrounding them grew more and more. Rachel then took off Jacob's shirt, exposing his muscles, while she took off hers, leaving her in nothing but a bra and undergarments. Oh boy, here we go, Jacob thought, and with that their lovemaking increased twofold.

Rihanna POV

She called him for the fifth time in the span of an hour. Again no answer. Rihanna sighed in frustration, feeling very worried for Morrison. She had tried calling Rachel but that was also a lost cause as she had not answered either. In anger she threw her phone at the couch, seeing it hit the back and plopping on the cushion, unharmed. She just couldn't bare the thought of anything bad happening to Morrison or Rachel, especially since she didn't know what had happened to Rachel after the two thugs had taken her.

Rihanna decided that she was going to go looking for Morrison. Only one thing was clear now. Rihanna love him. There was no other way to explain why she felt so strongly about his disappearance. She got grabbed her phone off the couch and activated it, and felt even more saddened when she saw the picture of her and Morrison together which was her wallpaper for the phone. Her heart felt heavy and seeing the picture only made her want to go looking more. On her way out of her house she decided that she was going to tell Morrison the truth. That she truly loved him and that she wasn't going to deny it any longer.

When she got outside she had a strange feeling that told her she should start her search for Morrison in the forest. So she started walking down a path and followed it deeper and deeper into the forest.

*20 minutes later

After walking for some time Rihanna came across a large clearing, with a large stonelike structure in the middle. She made her way to it and marveled at it. It was shaped like a crescent moon, which she thought was odd. She walked to the base of the stone, and saw a couple low ledges that were climbable, so she climbed them in order to get to the top of the rock. When she finally got to the top she saw a strange rune engraved into the stone : it was shaped like a clawed hand. That strange sense she had gotten earlier which told her to go looking in the forest flared up again. She felt as if she needed to touch the rune, and she did so. When she placed her hand on the rune it glowed white and illuminated the area around her in white light. She then removed her hand and a portal appeared in front of her. She was awestruck at the portal, never seeing anything like it before.

Her sense flared and told her to step through, so she did. When she did so she felt slightly dizzy, then her vision faded and she blacked out.

Avelron, Lupin's realm of hunting grounds and light

When Rihanna awoke, she was lying in the middle a smooth marble throne room. She looked at her surroundings which consisted of large columns holding the ceiling of the room up, and large window like openings between the columns that revealed the lush, green lands of the realm. Rihanna gasped at what she saw, but was soon cut short as she realized that two wolf like creatures were making their way towards her, each of them wearing pristine golden patches of armor and wielding large pikes. Strangely she didn't cower in fear and even walked towards them.

"What is your business here, human?" You have entered the realm of our supreme lord Lupin and he doesn't take kindly to unwanted visitors." One of the guards growled, blocking her with his pike.

"I am here to find my love Morrison. Do you happen to know where he is." Rihanna replied.

Both of the guards looked at each other with wide eyes, then they both nodded to her and led her to the two large, oak doors of the room that opened further into the throne room.

They opened the doors for her, and when she thanked them they replied in unison, "Your welcome, mate of The Chosen One."

As she stepped through the doors, they closed behind her, leaving her to her thoughts. Mate of The Chosen One? Could they mean Morrison? But soon her question was answered when she looked up to see two figures at the end of the room. One was a large, silver, wolf like creature wearing golden silk robes who sat on a large, marble throne. And the other was…

"MORRISON!" Rihanna screeched happily, starting her run towards him, spreading her arms out wide to hug him.

Oh I can't believe how long I've waited to see him again. But as long as I am with him, no matter where he is, I am home.

Ok guys so how was that? I hope I have redeemed myself a bit with this chapter as I realize that I will need to write longer chapters in order to ensure the best experience for you readers. Also let me know what you think of my word choice in those parts I mentioned earlier. I hope I did a good job at painting a good picture for those scenes. Anyways follow/fav if you liked the chapter and leave a review if you would like. Lastly remember to check out my profile page to see some of my favorite authors and stories and see if you like their content. Until next time see ya.