Rhydian's POV
I stirred in my sleep. As I opened my sleepy eyes they fell on Maddy who was sleeping with her head on my chest, her hair splayed out covering part of her face her soft breath tickling the tufts of hair on my chest. I gently moved her hair from her face, trying not to wake her. She looked so peaceful in her sleep. Just like sleeping beauty. A ray of sunshine hit her eyes and she stirred. brown sleepy eyes slowly opened and locked with mine for a moment. Then she must have remembered where we were and what we did last night, as she hid her face in my chest and grabbed the covers closer to her body. I chuckled a little and kissed the top of her head. Then I lifted her head of my chest and put it on the pillow. I turned into my side and moved down a little so that I was face to face with Maddy.
Me:"morning gorgeous."
Mads:"morning back."
Me:"are you ok?" I asked her concerned.
Mads:"yeah. I'm just a little sore."
Me:"I'm sorry."
mads:"Rhydian stop being an idiot. Why are you apologising?"
Me:"because it's my fault. And we were supposed to wait until you got back. It was supposed to be special."
Mads:" Rhydian it's not your fault. We both wanted it and this was going to happen. It was special. Wait was this not special for you?" She has horror on her face.
Me:"of course it was mads. I thought it might not have been special for you though."
Mads:"Rhydian I told you before. It was special for me. It doesn't matter where as long as it's me and you it will always be special." I smile at her and kiss her lips softly.
Me:"I love you."
Mads:"I love you too." I kiss her again before pulling back.
Me:"we better get back before Jana wakes up."
I say sourly as I'm hit with a sense of loss. I realise in that moment that it's because I miss my family. finally being part of a family and Maddy life here has made me miss what I left behind. I shake my head before Maddy realises. She's already half changed. I smile at her as she pulls her top on. I wear my pants with the duvet over me. Then I get up and pull my top and shoes on. Maddy straightens out the bed and we head for camp hand in hand both contemplating in our own silences. When we get back to camp we assume that Jana is not awake yet as the camp looks desolate. As we walk back to our hut we hear shouting coming from Winnie's hut. We both run over and burst through the door to see Jana screaming at Winnie. It takes them a moment to realise that me and Maddy are there. As soon as Jana sees us she turns on us. I push Maddy behind me and stand protectively in front of her.
Jana:"and where have you two come from."
Me:"we woke up early so we went for a walk."
Jana:"so were you in part of the plan to drug me as well?"
Me:"no one drugged you Jana. You weren't well so Winnie gave you some medicine. You need to calm down." I say cooly.
Jana:"I WAS FINE! THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH ME!" She shouts.
Winnie:"Jana you can go ask anyone. Now calm down and get out of my hut before I throw you out and I mean that literally."
Jana:"you can't throw me out. I'm the pack leader. You wouldn't dare."
Winnie:"I dare you to try me darling." Says Winnie sarcastically. "I'm an elder and if I want I can have you banished. Do not test my patience and get out now." Jana huffs and heads for the door. She stop and turns around. She sniffs the air.
Jana:"something smells weird in here." Then she turns and storms out slamming the door behind her.
As soon as she leaves Winnie sits down. Me and mads rush over to her.
Mads:"Winnie are you ok?"
Winnie:"I'm fine dear." She looks at both of us. "That smell Jana was talking about..." She says more to herself. "You've mated haven't you?" She asks us. I look down and so does mads. I glimpse towards her and see her furiously blushing. How did she know I think to myself. "I can smell you both on each other. mads and my heads shoot up to look at Winnie.
Me:"what do you mean?"
Winnie:"when you mate for the first time if your bond is true and meant to be your scents will rub off on to your partner so they mix. This basically let's other wolves know that your taken. Because we've all smelt your scents as your own this scent is new to us. It will take time for us adjust to it."
Mads:"so does that mean me mam and dad will know?"
Winnie:"that means my dear that as soon as you step foot out of this house the whole camp will know." Me and mads look at each other slightly horror struck. But if I'm honest I'm glad everyone will know. I want the world to know that Maddy is mine and I am hers. Winnie chuckles. "Don't worry. We were all waiting to see when you two would finally mate. In fact some of us even placed bets. Talking of which I won a few so I need to go collect." This just gets better and better I think to myself. Winnie gets up to leave. "do make sure you close the door after you leave please. Take as long as you need but I must warn you that the brat Jana is in a bad temper that's about to get worse. I'd face it sooner than later." With that she leaves closing the door behind her.
Me:"how am I going to face your parents? Your dad's going to kill me. Wait let me rephrase that forget your dad your mums going to rip me apart."
Mads:"Rhydian don't say that. I don't like you talking like that. Everything will be fine. Winnie said they were all waiting for it to happen. I have a feeling mam and dad will be fine with this ok. It's just Jana we have to worry about."
Me:"ok. I won't let Jana hurt you or come between us. Ever. Ok?"
Mads:"I know. That's one of the things I love about you." I smile at her
Me:"so there's more things you love about me?"
Mads:"yes. There's lots of things I love about you."
Me:"so what else do you love about me?"
Mads:"it's a pretty long list." My eyes light up.
Me;"there's a list?"
mads:"yup a really long one."
Me:"well we don't have time right now for the whole list but how about a few things for now."
Mads:"well first there's your eyes. I love your eyes, your smile, your messy hair. I love your personality. But most of all I love what in here." She says placing her hand over my heart. I smile at her before closing the distance between us and catching her lips between mine. I kiss her slowly and passionately. She reciprocates my passion with a fire of her own. 5 minutes later we pull away slightly out of breath our foreheads touching, breaths mingling and eyes closed absorbing this amazing sensation.
Mads:"we should go now." She whispers. I nod slightly and we both stand up. We leave Winnie's house making sure to close the door. Hand in hand we walk towards the centre ready to face the pack. As we reach the middle quite a few people turn and give us a knowing smile. Me and Maddy smile back politely. Maddy let's go of my hand and links her arm in mine looking down. I let go of her arm and put my arm around her instead. I think she's grateful as she relaxes in my hold. I look towards mum Emma and Dan and they all smile at us too. Ok this is weird I think to myself. Just then Jana comes and takes her place on the high rock. She looks angry. She sniffs the air.
Jana:"what is that weird smell. I smelt it at Winnie's house before aswell. It's similar but not similar at the same time."
Winnie:"there is no weird smell Jana it's just you. No one else can smell it can they?" Every one shakes their heads. "I told you your not well. Maybe you should go back to bed. I'll make you a sleeping draft."
Jana:"no I'm fine. There's no smell. I think I'm coming down with a cold."
cerri:"Jana as a pack elder I strongly advice you to listen to Winnie. We don't want the pack leader to fall ill now do we? Me and Winnie will handle the duties."
Me:"I think mum and Winnie are right Jana." She looks sceptical.
Jana:"ok I'll take the draft and go to bed."
Winnie hands Jana a vial. Jana takes it and heads to her hut. As soon as she's out of ear shot everyone cheers. Winnie calms them all down then starts to hand out jobs. Me and mads are to collect firewood. We head into the woods hand in hand.
Me:"mads are you going to tell Ava and Shannon?"
Mads:"I don't know. Are you going to tell tom and Harry?"
Me:"I don't know. Can't really bring up that topic of conversation with the guys can I?"
Mads:"maybe we shouldn't tell them then. Knowing Shannon though she's probably worked it out and told the rest of them."
Me:"mads...?"
Mads:"yeah?"
Me:"you don't regret it do you?" I ask afraid of the answer.
Mads:"no of course not. Do you?" She asks with the same horror on her face.
Me:"no I don't." She relaxes.
After that we collect firewood for a couple of hours in a comfortable silence. When the two large wagons are full we slowly pull them back to camp. We stop in the middle and stack the sticks up so that they are ready for when the fire needs to be lit. After we finish the stacking we head back home apprehensively me more so than mads which came as quite a surprise. We slowly opened the door and I peeked my head around to see who was inside. Luckily the room was empty. I fully opened the door and me and maddy walked in. As soon as the door shut behind us the door that separates the room from the main hut opened. Ellie, Emma, Dan and mum walked in. Oh great I thought. I'm about to open my mouth to speak when Ellie speaks up.
Ellie:"we know pumpkin. As Winnie may have told you we were already waiting for it to happen." Me and Maddy look down blushing. "my granddaughters growing up." She says hugging Maddy. Dan and Emma come and hug me.
Dan/Emma:"welcome to the family son/pet." I hug them back. Mum goes to Maddy.
Cerri:"you make a wonderful daughter." Maddy hugs Cerri and mum hugs her back. Emma goes to hug Maddy and I hear her whisper something To Maddy.
Emma:"you don't need to worry about contraception. Your wolf knows when it is ready to produce. It's all natural. If your not ready it won't happen." I see Maddy redden some more.
Ellie:"come on. Let's leave them alone." They leave and I turn towards Maddy.
Me:"that went better than I expected."
Mads:"see I told you." I take her in my arms and kiss her head.
Me:"yeah you did."
Just then the door opens and Shannon, Ava, Tom, Harry and Bryan burst in. me and Maddy quickly move apart. they are all whooping and making funny sounds. Shannon and Ava grab Maddy and spin her around.
Ava:"how was it?"
Shan:"was my brother any good?" I feel my cheeks heat as I look at Maddy expectantly waiting for her answer. She just nods her head and hides her face in her hands.
Harry:"how was it bro?"
Tom:"first from our family. Got any tips?" I just shake my head.
Bryn:"way to go big brother."
Me:"ok can you all just leave us alone about it now ok." I say lightly.
Ava:"oooooohhhh look he's getting protective."
Me:"no it's just..."
Ava:"it's ok bro we all understand." She says winking to Shannon. "We'll drop the topic ok. Happy?"
Me:"thank you."
Ava:"no problem."
Just then mum walks in.
Cerri:"you guys need to get ready to leave now. Be out in 15 minutes so you can eat first." She looks sadly at me. I give her a reassuring smile. She leaves.
Everyone quietened down after that as no one wanted to leave. Our family has just been made complete and now it's being teared apart. Again I feel a pang of longing in my heart. A longing to see my other family again. To have them here with me and join them with this family. Why is it i still don't feel like the family is complete? I need to talk to Ellie I mean gran. She said to call her gran. Maddy helps me pack the few things I bought with me. There isn't as much to carry back so I will carry the heavy stuff alone. 15 minutes pass to quickly. I don't want to leave Maddy and I can see right through her brave face. We all head out. Everyone is waiting for us. Today we eat in silence, everyone upset about the parting. After we finish eating we grab hold of our stuff and start heading towards Stoneybridge. Me and mads are holding hands sending our thoughts to each other through our minds. When we reach the border we all hug our goodbyes. I take Maddy to the side and kiss her soft lips.
Me:"I'll try coming to the woods during the week. I'll let you know and we can meet half way. I can't be without you mads." I whisper to her before kissing her lips again. I hug her hard before letting her go.
Me, tom, Harry, Shannon, Ava and Ellie cross over the border as everyone wave us of. We wave back and carry on, my heart experiencing more pain than usual. Me and Ellie walk slightly ahead.
Ellie:"it hurts doesn't it?" I nod. "I have a feeling you have something to ask me?" I nod again.
Me:"when I first went into foster care it was in America. I became part of a family there. they supported me and helped me through everything as my foster parents weren't good to me. At that time I thought I was a werewolf but that didn't matter to them. For them I was family and you never turn your back on family. then I had to move here and leave them all behind. They tried to foster me but they weren't aloud. they've always kept in contact with me. I have two little nephews as we'll. Nicko And Jack. I miss them so much. More now than I did before. I feel like this family is not complete. Why is that gran?"
Ellie:"I want you to truthfully answer my question first. Is jack a wolf blood?"
Me:"yes he is. Brian isn't though. He says it's from some earlier family members."
Ellie:"ok. Well the thing is there was another part to the prophecy. But everyone including myself believed that that part had been made up by the previous generations. Obviously this isn't the case. Rhydian this family isn't fully complete anymore. Your other family play a vital part in your life. Your feeling like this because you need them as much as the rest of your pack. The only thing is no knows there exact role in all of this but they are important. They will come to you. I'm sorry I can't help you much dear. But don't worry everything will be ok." I just nod shocked.
We are almost home. Ellie takes of in another direction as she is going back to her own house.. We say goodbye to her and carry on our way. I take my mobile out and try Brian's mobile. It goes to voicemail. I try the others. The same thing happens. Annoyed I put my phone away.
Harry:"you ok bro?"
Me:"yeah I'm fine." I lie but it puts him off.
I drop toms stuff of to his house drop my sisters of home, see Harry in then head home myself. Thank goodness no one is in. I head straight to bed. I have a feeling tomorrow will be an interesting day. With that I fell asleep. That night I dreamt of my old family. How big nicko and jack would now be. i dreamt of the family I have now and of the family I would like to have with Maddy. I was so lucky.
Mrs v:"rhydian, rhydian! Rhydian wake up you'll be late for school." I groan and rub my eyes open. I look at my watch. Sugar. I've got 15 minutes. I rush to the bathroom and change Quickly. I make it down in 5. Mrs Vaughn has my breakfast ready on the table but my stomach is churning, so I refuse. She gives me a worried look. I'm about to head out the door thinking to myself I'll barely make it even with my wolfie powers.
Mrs V:"get in the car rhydian. I'll drop you off."
Me:"but you'll get late for work."
Mrs V:" your my son you come first. Come on we can still make it."
She has never called me her son before. It actually felt nice hearing that from her mouth. I nod and sit in the front seat. "I want you to start having your driving lessons so when you get back today we'll book them together. Is that ok?" I nod slightly lost in my own world. We get to school with three minutes to spare. I'm about to open the door when I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn to look at mrs Vaughn.
Mrs V:"have a good day at school ok. I'll see you tonight."
Me:"ok thanks."
Mrs V:"rhydian. I do love you. I want you to know you can talk to me or Paul whenever you need to. We're here for you." She kisses my forehead and them signals me to hurry. I feel some of my tention ease.
I walk into class and sit at the back just as the bell goes and jeffries walks in droning on about the Tudors. The Morning drags. At lunchtime Shannon and Ava drag me to the lunch hall but I just don't feel hungry. I pick at my food. Then Harry and Tom drag me out to play football but I can't concentrate. For some reason today my heart just isn't in anything. I miss Maddy and I miss my old family. The afternoon is just as bad. We have science. Knowing I hate it although I'm ok at it Shannon partners up with me. Ava works with us in a three or should I say pairs with Shannon as I just sit there day dreaming. Tom and Harry pair together.
Ava:"rhydian are you ok? You just seem out of sorts."
Me:"I'm fine."
Ava:"it's the pull isn't it? Between you and mads?" She whispers. I look at her slightly surprised. "I did my research. Now it's stronger than before." I just nod. She looks at me sympathetically. "It will be ok soon you know. Everything will be ok." I smile unbelievingly as we carry on me trying to participate more.
Finally the last bell of the day rings. I slump my bag over my shoulder and the five of us walk together. As I walk through the front door I smell a hint of another wolf blood. It smells so familiar but it can't be. I begin to sniff the air to try and follow the scent.
Harry:"you've smelt another one right?" I nod.
We walk forward a little and I stop dead in my tracks. How? How can they be here? Where are the rest? Stood there are two little boys. A five year old and a two year old. Without realising I shout "JACK, NICKO!" I start to run towards them dropping my bag on the way and they run towards me. As soon as they reach me I lift them both into my arm and hold them close. They both wrap their arms around my neck. shannon, Harry Ava and Tom are beside me within seconds. The two boys kiss each of my cheeks together.
Jack/Nicko:"uncle rhydian!" They say excitedly.
Me:"I've missed you guys so much I say hugging them again. I'm ecstatic. All of the built up tention leaves my body. There's just that hole in my heart that wishes mads was here.
A/S/T/H:"uncle?"
Me:"guys these two are my nephews. They are from my family back in America before I moved here. This is jack" I say pointing to a brown haired fair skinned two year old. "And this is nicko." I say pointing to a black haired dark skinned five year old. Looking at nicko I say "where's mummy nicko? And uncle Brian?"
Nicko points to outside the school gates and just then I hear a roar of multiple engines. A grin forms on my face. my four best friends look at me confused. I look back for my bag and Shan holds it up before slinging it over her shoulder. We start walking and as I look around I realise we have quite an audience.
Kara:"cute kids rhydian. Whose are they? Yours? Aren't you a bit young?"
Me:"shut up Kara. They're my nephews."
As soon as I walk out of the gate I see 11 familiar faces. And there sports cars behind them. I walk up to them. I gently put Nicko and Jack down. I try not to cry.
Brian:"hey bruh." He says as we slap hands and hug.
Mia:"hey kiddo." She says hugging me. I hug her back hard and kiss her cheek. She was always the mother figure.
Dom:"rhyds. Get here kid." He says ruffling my hair and hugging me.
Letty:"hey bubba." She says as we hug.
Tej:"what up bruh." He says as we slap hands touch up and then hug."
Suki:"sup wolfie." She says as we hug. I kiss her cheek and she kisses mine.
Leo:"what you sayin brother." He says in a thick Spanish accent as we hug.
Santoz:"missed you bro." He says also in a thick Spanish accent as we hug.
Roman:"what up cuz." He says as we slap hands and hug.
Han:"what up bro?" He says as we touch arms and hug. Then last but not least I stand in front of rosa.
Rosa:"hola Rhydian. ¿cómo estás. hemos echado de menos chico. (hello rhydian. how are you. we have missed you kid.)"
me:"Soy bueno rosa. ¿cómo estás? he perdido a todos a. especialmente a mis pequeños sobrinos. (I am good rosa. how are you? i have missed you all to. especially my little nephews.)" I say smiling. "What are you guys doing here? And how did you get here?"
Shannon:"erhmmm." I turn around and see the four of them stood there awkwardly.
Me:"sorry guys." I move to the side. "Guys this is my family from America. This is Brian." I say pointing to a blonde haired slightly tanned built guy. "This is his wife Mia." I say pointing to a long brown haired tanned female. "This is Dom, Letty, tej, suki, Leo, santos, roman aka Rome, Han and this is rosa. Jack is Mia and Brian's son. Nicko is rosa and Vince's son but Vince was shot 2 years back. And this is my family here." I say pointing to my four friends.
Brian:"let me guess. This is the beautiful and brainy Shannon." He says pointing to Shannon. I smile as I look at my friends shocked faces. "This is tom. Who loves football. This is harry the musician and this must be the newest addition to the family, the lovely Ava." Now it's my turn to be shocked. I haven't yet had a chance to tell them about Ava. They know about Harry from the disco. "Me and Mia did our research bro. You know with jack being one as well. I'm guessing Maddy isn't back yet?"
Me:"no not yet. You guys still haven't answered my questions."
Brian:"well Rome finally decided to invest after the last job we all pulled. He bought planes a little after you left. Mia finished her pilot course. I took one to so I was the co pilot."
me:"but how come?"
Mia:"rhyds your family. We missed you and we know you missed all of us. And the last time we talked to you, you were so distressed. We had to come. And we decided to stay here for a while."
Dom:"I told you Rhydian. Never turn your back on family. We bought a house on top of the hill."
rome:"ok can we chit chat later. I'm hungry. Where's the nearest place to eat bruh?" I laugh.
Me:"your always hungry Rome. Come on. There's only one place you can eat from here. Brian can I drive?"
Brian:"I was hoping you'd ask that." he says throwing me the keys to his beloved skyline. I look pleadingly at Mia who has a disapproving look on her face. I give her my best puppy dog eyes.
Mia:"ok fine but only this once and no NOS. Not until you get your licence."
Me:"YES. Thank you thank you thank you." i say hugging her. The guys laugh at me.
Rome:"she proper has you eating out of her hand doesn't she?"
Me:"shut up Roman." I turn to my four friends. "Come on guys. Get in."
Shan:"rhydian I am not getting in to a car that you are going to drive. I want to live thank you."
Me:"Shan I do know how to drive you know." I look to Mia for help. She smiles.
Mia:"he's a pretty good driver. Don't worry he won't kill you. He's learnt from the best."
Tom:"I'm in." He looks pleadingly at Shannon and Ava.
Shan:"ok fine lets go." you can tell that Shan is the mummy in this group.
Brian:"Mia I'll drive your car. Come on jack. Nicko you can sit with jack."
Jack:"no. Me go with uncle rhydian."
Mia:"jack you can go with uncle next time. Uncles cars full."
Jack:"NO. I want to go this time." I smile at him. He is so clever for a two year old. I kneel I front of him.
Me:"jack escuchar a mamá. si usted hace que usted y nicko llevaré a la aventura. (jack listen to mom. if you do i'll take you and nicko on an adventure.)" jack looks at me then at his mum. Mia nods at him.
Mia:"Sí. vamos. mami dar gato dulce. (yes. come on. mommy give jack a sweet.)" she holds out her hand.
Jack:"ok then. Come on nicko, uncle rhydian will take us next time." everyone smiles at him. He take Mia's hand in one and Nicko's in the other. "Mummy give two sweets. One for me and one for nicko."
Everyone laughs as we all get into the cars. Shannon Harry and Ava sit at the back and tom sits in the front seat. I put down my window as does everyone else. The cars are parked in perfect alignment.
Mia:"I mean it about the NOS Rhydian. I've seen these roads."
Me:"chill Mia. I won't go against you. I won't use the NOS. No matter how tempting it is." Everyone laughs.
Dom:"I wouldn't piss her off Rhydian. She's been really moody these past couple of weeks."
Me:"thanks for the heads up Dom. Your a bit quiet. Letty finally managed to control you has she?"
Everyone oooohs.
Letty:"you bet your arse bubba."
Dom:"cheeky sod. Just shut up and drive." I look towards them all.
Me:"ride or die?"
Everyone:"ride or die."
I put the key in the ignition and put my foot down on the clutch as I turn the key and the engine purrs to life. one hand on the wheel, the other puts the handbrake down and takes hold of the gearstick. My other foot presses down on the gas and the engine roars. I put the gear in to reverse and slowly release the clutch. The car moves backwards smoothly. I hear Shan gasp a little. I check my mirror as I turn the car into the direction of Bernie's. As soon as the car is going the right way, I put my foot down on the accelerator, shifting between gears. It isn't a very long ride so it ends sooner than I wanted. I push on the accelerator and pull my handbrake up, drifting into the parking space perfectly. tom is holding on to his seat belt for dear life. I turn to look at Shan.
Me:"so your still alive then?" I ask jokingly.
Shan:"shut up Rhydian it isn't funny. How can you drive like that? How can drive end of? And how come you never mentioned these guys before?"
Me:"I learnt in America. It was something I loved to do. It allowed me to be free. I missed them too much. I just felt if I talked about them then the reality of losing them would hit me harder and I couldn't take that. Look we'll talk about this later. Ok?
Shan:"ok."
Ava:"they love you Rhydian. You can see it as clear as day. How could you think you were alone?"
Me:"I was without them. Please we'll talk later." They nod and we get out. I lock the door and walk towards the others. Suki messes my hair.
Suki:"nice parking wolfie."
Me:"thanks I say smiling."
Dom:"you need to drive the charger kid."
Me:"I think I prefer import Dom. You know the skylines my dream."
Dom:"Brian Man, you've messed with his head."
Brian:"nah bro. I think your trying to do that." We all laugh and I lead them into Bernie's.
Bernie's shocked look is legendary. I don't think he's ever seen this many people together before. Han and tej grab the few tables and place them together as everyone grabs their own chairs. I sit between Mia and Shan and sit Nicko and jack on the table in front of me.
Brian:"guys just order whatever you want." He says to Shannon, Harry Ava and Tom. They look a bit uncomfortable.
Me:"guys it's fine."
Dom:"listen guys let's get one thing straight anyone who is a friend of our little brother is a friend of ours. Rhydian thinks of you guys as family so that makes you a part of our family, ok so just chill. There's no need to be uncomfortable. Just relax."
The four of them nod and settle a little. Everyone orders including me as I don't want to upset anyone. Shannon and tej start talking about computer science. Tom and roman talk about football. Harry, Dom and Brian talk about music and Ava and Suki talk about art. I sit back and admire my family. Mia does the same. I'm not hungry so I pick at my food feeding most of it to Nicko and Jack. Mia leans down and whispers in my ear.
Mia:"don't think I didn't notice. Maddy would have wanted you to eat babe." I eat a little but I can't manage much.
we all finally get out of Bernie's. Mia needs groceries. I ask the gang if they want to come along or if they want me to drop them home. They all want to come and help so Tom and Ava go in Romans car so Nicko and jack can come with me. I lead the way to the supermarket and we all help bring the shopping home. As I enter the driveway behind Brian I realise the house is huge. It's on the hill where the rich people of stoneybridge live. I don't live too far from here. I turn to see Shan, Tom Harry and Ava gaping at the house. It makes me chuckle. I lock the car and we all head in.
Brian:"I'll have my car back now bro." He says walking over to me. I chuck the keys at him and he catches them. He puts his arm around my neck in a half head lock and ruffles my hair. "Missed having you around cuz."
Me:"missed having you around to bro."
Brian:"come on. Let's go play play station. Harry, Tom, come over here."
Me:"nicko, jack, who's gonna race uncle Rhydian?"
Nicko/Jack:"me, me, me, me." Everyone laughs at the two hyper kids.
All us guys head into the game room. There's a huge cinema screen attached to the wall. Sat just below it are a selection of the most recent games consoles. Han puts on the play station. We all grab a controller. Harry and Tom look confused.
Tom:"how the heck are we all going to play on one play station."
Me:"tej. You been playing with the wires again?"
Tej:"you know me to well bruh."
Me:"Tej here messes with the wires so now all these controllers can connect to the play station at once."
Tom:"cool."
Tej:"thanks."
We all settle down to a racing game. Everyone is sat in a comfortable silence. I feel almost content, knowing that if Maddy was here right now then I would be the happiest guy in the world. Then I would feel fully complete. There are comments flown every now and again otherwise everyone is concentrating on winning.
Me:"Leo. Santos. I thought you guys were playing up casinos. What happened?"
Santos:"missed the familia man. Plus this idiot is too negative. Piss me off man."
Leo:"I am not negative feo (ugly)"."
Santos:"eres feo idiota (you're ugly idiot)."
Leo:"¡Cállate!(Shut up!)."
Santos:"Te callas! (You Shut up!)"
Dom:"Ambos te callas! (Both of you Shut up!)."
Tom:"Rhydian what are they saying?"
me:"they called each other ugly and told each other to shut up."
Harry:"how long have you known Spanish?"
Me:"I learnt from these guys when I lived in America."
Jack:"I kicked your arse uncle Rhydian."
Everyone:"oooooh hahahahaha."
Nicko:"uncle Rome I kicked your arse. so I don't know why your laughing."
Me:"ooooh Rome you just got done."
Rome:"shut up man."
just as the game comes to an end Shannon comes in.
Shan:"guys we need to go home. Rhydian mrs. Vaughn just called me. Said she couldn't get through to you. I told her your with us But she wants you home.
Me:"guys you gonna come to meet my foster parents?
Mia:"of course we are."
Rosa:"jack nicko come and get your coats on. vamos a salir (we are going out)."
We pack the stuff away as Mia threatens to have our necks if we leave a mess. Han goes to drop, Shannon, harry, Tom and Ava off home. i give him my address so he can come straight there. Mia has forbidden me to drive again so I sit with her in her Porsche. We decide not to take all the cars. So rosa comes with us and sits at the back with the kids. Tej, Rome, suki, Dom and Letty sit in one car, Leo and santos come in one car. I give Mia the directions and she pulls up outside the house. I take a deep breath. I really don't know how mrs. Vaughn is going to take this. We get out and Mia puts her arm around me.
Mia:"it'll be ok babe." I nod. I unlock the door with my keys and open it. I step inside with Mia and shout mrs. Vaughn. She comes rushing towards me.
Mrs. V:"Rhydian where have you..." She pauses when she sees all the people behind me. "Rhydian what's going on?"
Me:"this is my family from America. Before I moved here."
Mrs. V:" come in all of you. " I turn and smile at them all as I lead them into the living room. They all sit down. I sit on the arm rest next to Mia. "Would any of you like a drink?"
All of them:"no thanks."
There is an awkward silence for a moment.
Mrs. V:"your not going to take him away are you?"
Mia:"no of course not. We missed him so we decided to move down here for a while at least just to be close to him. He's our little brother after all. We just wanted to meet you. Anyone who is apart of his life is apart of our life. We just want him to be happy."
She ruffles my hair and I smile back at her. They all talk for a little while. I take jack and Nicko into my room and do a portrait of them both. It doesn't take long as it is black and white. Half an hour later mrs. Vaughn shouts for me to come down. I take Nicko and Jack down. They rush to their mums to show them the pictures I have drawn.
Mrs.v:" Rhydian go pack a night bag. Mia's promised she will drop you of to school tomorrow and she said that she'll help you with your theory and book you a driving lesson as soon as you guys get home. Be good ok. I'll see you tomorrow."
Me:"thank you I say grinning." I rush up, chuck my things in a bag and rush back down. Mia is waiting for me at the door with mrs Vaughn.
Mrs. V:"bye." She says waving us off.
Once were in the car Mia turns to me.
Mia:"she good to you. Better than the last people."
Me:"I know. Sometimes I think she wants me to call her mum but I just don't know how too."
Mia:"how is your mum? And Bryn? We still have to meet them and of course Maddy. did you go on the weekend to see them?"
Me:"they're all fine. Yeah we all went. It was Maddy's birthday. We threw her a surprise party. It was pretty good."
Mia pulls the car to a halt in the driveway. We get out and I open the back door to see a sleeping jack. I smile and pick him up.
Mia:"Brian will you take jack please."
Me:"no it's ok. I'll put him to bed."
Jack:" me sleep in uncle Rhydian's bed." He says sleepily.
Brian:"jack can sleep with mummy and daddy today uncle Rhydian's got school in the morning. Come on." He tries to take jack but jack just holds on to me tighter.
Me:"it's fine just tell me where I'm sleeping."
Mia:"no Rhydian. You're spoiling him."
Me:"please Mia. I've missed him."
Mia:"ok fine. Come on we'll show you your room."
Brian puts his arm around Mia's neck and kisses her head As they lead the way. We go up the stairs take a right and walk right down to the end of the corridor. They open the door and stand back. I step inside and look around. There is a huge wardrobe in one corner. It's built in and has glass sliding doors. Next to it is a huge desk with a flat screen computer and a mac book pro. There's a pen tidy with a few pens in it. On the opposite side in the middle of the wall is a huge double bed. On the wall opposite the door is a huge window that has a bench built in around and beneath it, so that you can sit and see the view outside which isn't that great. In the far corner there is a door. I walk towards it and Brian opens it. I have a nice sized on suite. My own bath, shower and toilet. Mia takes Jack of me and lies him in the bed. She tells me to take my shoes of or the carpet will get dirty. I open the wardrobe to see its like a mini walk in wardrobe. There are separate shelves for my shoes and different ones for my clothes that need folding. There are some new clothes already hung up and some new trainers. i walk out of the wardrobe. I notice the walls are white.
Mia:"we left it neutral. We thought you could decorate it how you like."
Brian:"so do you like it little brother?"
Me:"like it? I bloody love it! You guys are over the top man. How?"
Mia:"hey it's a family home. Everyone has their own rooms and so do you. Now get to bed. You have school in the morning. We'll buy a spare uniform tomorrow. And I didn't tell your foster mum about you driving. You have to do your theory, but we'll have to lie about the lessons. I'll book your practical test as soon as your theory is done. Now bed."
me:"but so much?"
Brian:"what's the point having billions in money if we're not gonna provide the family. You need the best for your education. There's no point having money if your not going to spend it."
Mia and Brian both hug me and then leave closing the door behind them. I take my jacket off and sling it over my new comfy desk chair, making myself right at home. I go to study my new computer and mac book. I notice something next to the mac book and pick it up. It's a brand new phone. The latest one. The iPhone 5s. There's a note with it. It reads "to our little bro happy belated 16th birthday. We love you lots of love from your family xxx" I push the button to see the screen saver is a picture of all of us. It includes Vince Jesse Giselle and Leon. Jack is just a baby in the picture and Nicko a three year old. My contacts already contain all their numbers. The case for the phone has been customised and has the same picture as my screen saver. I open the top draw of the desk. Inside is a brand new iPod 5 and some other stuff that I am not interested in yet. I pick up the iPod and put it on. There is already a playlist of my favourite songs. I can't see any headphones so I open the next drawer but it's empty. I open the last one and see Mia's touch straight away. There is the whole collection of dr dre beats arranged neatly. There are also some Bluetooth speakers. I take out the in ear headphones and place them on top of the desk. I quickly change and take my new phone and iPod to my bed and place it on my bedside table. I pour myself some water from the water dispenser which is placed next to my bedside table. I gulp it down and carefully get in to bed. I decide to transfer my contacts tomorrow but I pick up my iPod as there'a a song I want to listen to. I put one headphone in and leave the other out in case jack wakes up. I put my arm around him and pull him closer so he doesn't fall."
Jack:"I love you uncle Rhydian. Please don't leave me again." He mumbles in his sleep.
Me:"I love you to baby jack." I whisper to him and kiss his head.
I close my eyes and let the lyrics of the song wash over me as I dream of my Maddy. What a day it has been. This is how I fall asleep.
I don't need a lot of things,
I can get by with nothing
Of all the blessings life can bring,
I've always needed something
But I've got all I want
When it comes to loving you
You're my only reason,
You're my only truth
[chorus]
I need you like water
Like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy
From Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms
That carries me through
I need you
You're the hope that moves me
To courage again
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds rage
And it's so amazing
'Cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'Cause you've brought me too far
chorus x2
Sorry this is late guys I had some problems so it took time. This chapter was more about introducing the new characters and giving a bit of insight into Rhydian's old life. I think that in wolf blood it's not shown enough to Rhydian that he is loved and that he belongs so I wanted to do that in my fan fiction. Well I hope you all enjoyed it let me know what you think. Thank you to all the lovely people who left me reviews and thank you to my amazing sister Julia aka wolf200 for helping me pursue my idea. Love you lots sis xxx love you all. Thank you for reading :)
