Chapter Four- Spirit Talk

She made the call as soon as she got home. Beth was concerned when Elisa described how she was feeling and agreed to consult the Elders. "It is possible that you received the wrong spirit," Beth said. "I mean, no one's perfect."

"Yeah, it could be. Let me know what they say."

"I will. Bye, Elisa. I love you."

"I love you too, Beth. Bye." Elisa hung up before sinking onto her couch and turning on the TV. She flipped through the channels before stopping on a news channel. She took in the images and a few words but she had other matters on her mind. If I did get the wrong spirit, why would problems surface now and what kind of problems would they be?

Beth didn't call during the rest of Elisa's vacation, but she wasn't concerned. Beth had classes after all and they were more important than Elisa's questions. She'll get back to me when she's got time. In the meantime, I still have to tell Matt. I go back on duty tomorrow night, but right now I need to run.

Elisa opened her window before changing and leaping out onto the roof. This was her all night change for the month and true to her plan, she would run around the roof. As she did her laps, her ears picked up what she recognized as wings passing overheard. It was her friends doing their patrols and naturally her neighborhood would be high on the list of places to check. It wasn't that she lived in a high crime area, it was simply because she lived there. They know I can take care of myself, but it's nice to know that they care about me.

Are you sure?

Huh? Who's that?

It's me, Elisa. Your wolf spirit.

It is? I didn't know we could talk to each other.

It's a recent development, brought about by your weekly runs.

You asked if I was sure. Sure about what?

That your friends care about you.

Of course they do.

Of course- before learning of me, or rather us.

You're suggesting that they're checking on me because they think I could pose a threat?

Yes, I suppose I am.

That's ridiculous. I…I mean, we are not any kind of threat. Now, I'm getting tired and am going to bed.

As you wish. Good night.

Good night. Elisa entered her apartment and closed and locked the window before curling up in bed and falling asleep. She was unaware that the spirit wasn't sleeping; it was seething with annoyance.

She failed to convince Elisa that the gargoyles see her as a threat. She knew the gargoyles weren't a threat just as Elisa did, but she had thought that if her paranoia rubbed off on Elisa, then their two spirits would become even closer. If they did, then the wolf could influence Elisa to see everyone as a threat and turn to the wolf for help to defend against the threats, but that plan seems to have failed.

I want to be the one in control, not Elisa. She has controlled me long enough. It is time for the wolf spirit to take over and I'll do that by becoming a werewolf- an evil one. She chuckled to herself as she too fell asleep.

Matt looked at his partner with surprise. "So, you're a shapeshifter in a way."

Elisa nodded. "In that I can change when I want, yes, but I can only change into a wolf."

"Yeah? Sounds cool. I like wolves."

"Oh, do you?" she said teasingly.

"Sure. They're strong, graceful, and protective of their pack and loved ones."

Elisa grinned. "That's me all over. That's why the wolf and I are well-suited."

That's what she thinks, the wolf snarled to herself. I am slowly taking control of the shifting trigger and once I have full control of it, I will trigger the change and have full control of the wolf body. I'll go on a rampage and maim and kill as I please. I'll eventually find a way to knock out Elisa so that I can have control of her human body as well.

Okay, just to warn you, things are going to start getting brutal. This is why the story has a MA rating.