"It feels great.. Doesn't it?"
The boy snapped out of his sleep. "W-what? Who's there?" His question was replied by a soft whisper behind his ear. It sent cold chills down Ulrich's spine and he shivered. He turned to look at a dark shadow which he could not really make out who it was. Ulrich squinted his eyes and tried to adjust his eyesight to the darkness that he was in. He could barely make out the humanoid shape of the shadow. "What do you mean by 'it felt great'..?" Ulrich heard a low chuckle and he stared weirdly at the person in front of him.
"Foolish boy.." It stopped laughing, "To be a werewolf."
Ulrich flinched at the word 'werewolf', "You.. I don't know what you mean."
"Don't lie, Stern," It advanced towards Ulrich, "I know you liked it."
How did he know my name? Ulrich took steps back. I don't like this guy.. "Stay away from me!" And it was indeed true.. I like the feelings of being a werewolf.. I felt.. Alive.. Powerful and- What are you thinking Ulrich?! He yelped as the shadow tripped him, making him land on his back. Ulrich looked up. He could now clearly see the features of the man; it had short black hair and eyes which seem to glow red. "What.. do you want?!" His heart thumped wildly in his chest as he kept backing off till his back connected to a wall. Crap.. Ulrich stared defenselessly at the man.
"To show you this.." A hand suddenly shot forward and it forcefully held onto Ulrich's forehead. He gasped as the man forced him to stare into his eyes. He felt light headed as he stared into those crimson orbs of the man. He quickly shut his eyes tight but it was already too late. A blinding light filled his vision and he groaned, as he slowly open them, he saw his friends at their usual spot in Kadic grounds. Hope filled him as Ulrich ran to them, shouting their names. Abruptly a loud piercing scream erupted from behind him. He spun around and stared wide eyed at the scene before him. It was complete chaos. Suddenly a flash of brown sped past him, going straight for where the group was. Ulrich slowly turned around and gasped. A huge werewolf was advancing towards his friends, growling menacingly and snarling at them. With incredible speed, it ran and pinned a black haired girl down. "Yumi!" Ulrich cried out in horror but his foot stood rooted to the ground, denying his commands to move.
"Ulrich! What are you doing?!" He heard Jeremie shout at the beast. Ul..rich? That.. That thing is.. Me..? The werewolf growled angrily and swiped at the blonde boy, making him crash onto the bench they were sitting at moments ago. Ulrich shut his eyes tight and mumbled to himself, "this isn't happening.. it's all fake.. it's all fake.." But everything around him seemed all too real; the sights, sounds and touch.. Ulrich clutched his head in distress.. No.. It isn't happening.. No.. He heard screams from his friends. Screams that were from.. Yumi.. He opened his eyes and ran towards them without any hesitation. It was then the werewolf pierced its sharp claws into her heart, ripping it out afterwards..
"YUMI!" Ulrich snapped out of his nightmare, breathing heavily and looked around. W-what.. This place.. I'm in my room..?
"Wow geez Ulrich.. Dreaming about your girlfriend huh?" Odd laughed as he petted Kiwi.
"Yumi! Where is she?!" Ulrich got up to his feet and shouted hysterically, "She isn't dead, is she?! Oh God.."
"..Why would Yumi be dead?" Odd raised an eyebrow. Ulrich stopped pacing around and looked at him.
"Y-yeah.. You're right.." He slumped down onto his bed, massaging his temples with his fingers. It was all just a nightmare.. But it seemed so real.. He sighed. All these werewolf things are making me go insane! Ulrich punched his pillow and groaned.
"Is something wrong?" Odd sat down beside his friend and gave him a soft pat on his back. Ulrich shook his head, he didn't want to recall his nightmare.. It was too freaky and horrible. "Oh come on.. You can tell me! What's more, you woke up shouting Yumi's name.. Don't tell me you dreamt about having-"
"Shut up Odd!" Ulrich rolled his eyes and flicked Odd's forehead.
"Ow! I was just teasing you.." He pouted and rubbed his head, "Tell me? Pleaseeeee! Or I'll poke the life out of you!" Odd chuckled and started to poke Ulrich.
"Ahah.. Stop..!" Ulrich tried pushing Odd's hands away but he was too quick. Ulrich laughed, "Okay fine fine! I'll tell you!" He sighed, "Okay.. This may sound a little insane but-"
"When have things been normal ever since we found out that you were a werewolf?" Odd laughed and Ulrich gave him a glare. The blonde gulped and nodded slowly, making a zip motion on his lips.
"I think I got a vision.." Ulrich looked down for a while before looking up again, "In a form of a nightmare. I met a guy.. Not sure what he is and he showed me something.. That I well.." He paused, finding it hard to tell it to his friend.
"You what?"
"I.. I.." Ulrich shooked his head, "Nothing.." His voice trailed off as he recalled how he saw 'himself' murdering his friends.
"Hey!" Odd frowned, "Don't let me get all hyped up and cut me off at the best part!" Ulrich stared blankly at the wall behind Odd, he didn't knew how to phrase it and tell him. "So..?"
"I killed you guys."
"..Huh?"
"You heard me!" Ulrich stared into Odd's eyes, "I killed you all in the vision.."
"But why..?" Ulrich shrugged his shoulders.
"How should I know?" He sighed once again and looked down at his hands, "I just hope that.. It isn't going to happen in the future.." He felt an arm over his neck.
"Don't worry good buddy," Ulrich looked up and saw Odd's reassuring smile, "I promise I won't happen to ya. Plus, today's Sunday and you know what Sunday means!"
A small smile appeared on Ulrich's face, "No school for the whole day."
"That's right! Now let's go get some breakfast, I'm starving!" Odd ran out of the room, leaving Ulrich trailing behind him. Typical Odd.. Never fail to cheer me up huh. "Come on! We don't have all day!" Ulrich rolled his eyes and grinned, sprinting after him.
"Morning!" Aelita greeted the two boys as they sat down at their usual table.
"Morning~!" Odd grinned and started to chow down at his food.
"..Yumi? You're here?!" Ulrich stared at the Japanese girl sitting in front of him. She chuckled softly and replied, "Why? Is it too much of a shock to handle?" He shooked his head, "But it's Sunday.."
"Her parents went to her brother's school concert," Jeremie said, pushing his glasses up, "She's free today so she came and joined us."
"Yeah," Aelita smiled, "Plus we're having a mini party at my room today! Odd's idea." She winked at Odd.
"They said it," Yumi laughed. After the group finished eating, they returned the trays and went straight up to Aelita's room. Odd bought the drinks and food while Jeremie got his laptop for the songs. "Potato chips~!" Odd ripped open a bag and stuffed his mouth with chips.
"Didn't you just eat?!" Ulrich stared at his roommate in disgust.
"Yup!" Odd swallowed and gave him his goofy smile, wiping off the small pieces with his forearm, "Jeremie!" He runs to him and smacks his back, "DON'T YOU DARE PLAY YOUR 60s SONGS!"
"Why? They are awesome!" Jeremie retorted back and attempted to click on his favorite song when Odd smacked the mouse away.
"NO!" He crossed his arms, "Don't you agree with me guys?" The rest nodded their head in approval and Odd smirked at Jeremie, "Now be a good boy and play a pop song!" Jeremie had no choice but to listen to Odd. "Yeah! Party time guys!" Odd shouted and jumped up and down.
Suddenly the door shot open, "WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THIS ABOUT?!" Sissi shrieked and glared at them, "ODD!"
"SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING!" Odd retorted and laughed, leaping to where Sissi was and sticked his tongue out, slamming the door in her face. They all laughed.
"Don't you love how Odd just randomly suggests a party for us?" Yumi laughed as she sipped from her drink. Ulrich chuckled and nodded his head. It sure feels great to have something normal after these few days.. He smiled at himself.
"What are you smiling at?"
"Oh nothing.. Hey, wanna dance?"
"Sure, why not?" Yumi grinned and they started to dance. That night was a blast to the group. They had partied till midnight. After clearing out the room, they settled down and started chatting. "So.. Ulrich.."
"Yeah?"
"Odd told us that you.. Well.." Jeremie paused. Ulrich raised an eyebrow and looked at his friend confused.
"I what?"
"That you're a.. Werewolf.." There was an awkward silence after Jeremie finished his sentence. "…Is this true..?" Ulrich laughed. The group stared at him weirdly. "..Ulrich?" The boy stopped laughing and looked at them emotionlessly.
"What do you think?"
"It isn-"
"I'm a werewolf." Ulrich said.
(Author's notes)
I wanna thank Bluedog197 for reviewing my chapters! You're a kind person haha, and I'm glad to meet another Lyoko Warrior! And relax bro, this isn't gonna be like Twilight lol XD