Chapter 8: Answers

Jason was walking in the middle of the forest to get back to his campsite. While walking, he heard a sound and stopped. He checked his surroundings and found nothing. He assumed the sounds were the rustling of the bushes, so he continued on until he heard another sound. This time it was clearly footstep. Jason stood silently a bit longer and heard someone sneaking up on him.

Jason: "Who is it?"

There was no response. A few seconds later, a Wilderwolf jumped out of the bush attempting to pin him to the ground. Jason dodged the wolf and he got into his combat stance.

Jason thought: "Well Shit"

The wolf swiped his paws trying to crawl down Jason. Jason blocked his attack with his forearm. Taken by surprised, the wolf stared at him with pure shock. He had never seen a human with the strength to block a huge wolf's arm.

Menacingly the wolf said: "What are you?!"

Jason swung his forearm to push away the wolf's claw and punch him in the chest with his other hand. The wolf stumbled back and Jason followed up with a five punch combination. With the wolf's anger building, he growled at his target and pounced on Jason successfully pinning him to the ground with his front paws. As the wolf came in for the kill attemping to bite his head off, Jason saw an opportunity to escape his death. He kneed the wolf in the stomach a few times to free himself. Jason then flipped backwards onto his feet. He took a run up and used his momentum to help him kick the wolf square in the face by doing a tornado kick, and finished up with a double kick straight to the chin.

The wolf wasn't done yet. Jason kept avoiding the attacks. The wolf managed to scratch both of his arms causing him to lose blood from his wounds

The fighters walked around in circles. After doing this for a good period of time, Jason shook the blood from his bloody hands and made the first move, jumping sideways to grab onto his attacker's arm. While grabbing, he kicked him in the stomach. Jason then switched positions to grab his hairy face and gave him a few punches, causing his face to swell and blood to leak from his nose. Jason used his other hand to grab his sideburn and pulling him into a final strike with a knee kick. The wolf collapsed to the ground, Jason knelt on top of him and grabbed his sideburns

Jason: "Who sent you?"

Wilderwolf: "Screw you pal!"

Jason: "Don't give me that bullshit! Start talking, who sent you and why you were trying kill me?"

Wilderwolf: "kiss my fur…"

Jason punched him in the face, blood splattered out from his nose.

The wolf chuckled evilly at him before passing out. Continuing to hold the wolf down with his knees, Jason grabbed his phone out and called Flasheart. The phone rang for a few seconds before it was picked up

Flasheart: "Hello Jason, what do you need?"

Jason: "I have a Wilder here that tried to kill me on my walk back to camp, can you come by before I lose this guy"

Flasheart: "A Wilder? I'm still in the middle of the forest. I won't be long"

Jason: "Thanks "

Flasheart: "Where are you?"

Jason: "When you get to the clearing where we just met, continue through and straight on, I am not far down the path you should find me quickly."

Flasheart: "Ok, I'm coming"

Jason ended the call

Jason: "Looks like you weren't expecting someone who can fight?"

Some time later, Jason heard Flasheart getting closer.

Flasheart yelled: "Jason!"

Jason: "Here! I got this sucker that tried to go for the kill, glad you're here."

Flasheart was shocked when he saw the blood and bruises on the two: "Oh Jason! We need to get you to a doctor, I will call the HQ to help you and..."

Jason: "No! I will be sweet in no time. You should get this guy somewhere for questioning. Find out why and how the hell he knows about me. Can't we use the basement room in the academy to lock him up?"

Flasheart: "It's a school and we don't take prisoners in there, except for that time when the students caught Cheery"

Jason: "Yeah that time. So where do you suggest we lock him up?"

Flasheart transformed into a wolf and threw the Wilder onto his back: "We take him to Wolf rock"

Jason and Flasheart arrived at the wolf shaped mountain. Flasheart howled at the night sky signalling the mountain to opens it's jaw. The two entered, down the corridor they could see the control room where wolves were busy working. Flasheart lay the wilder on his back at the entrance and walked into the control room.

Jason: "So, the HQ?"

Flasheart: "Yes Jason. This is where the magic happens"

Jason and Flasheart stood together in the centre of the control room. Jason looked around taking in as much as he could. Some members looked at him suspiciously, silently questioning why he was there but seeing Flasheart was with him made them think twice. The two continued further into HQ, taking the stairs down to a room that had five holding cells. Only one cell was taken. Inside, sat on a silver chair was the Wilderwolf that Jason, Freddy and Scarlet took down. Flasheart ordered a night patrolman to unlock an empty cell, he dumped the guy onto the metal bed and the patrolman locks the door. Jason and Flasheart looked at the assassin that they have captured

Jason: "Thanks for your help Flash."

Flasheart: "Anytime, I'm glad you could call me for help"

Later on, Jason pointed out: "I bet Freddy and the others loved coming here"

Flasheart: "Of course they did. Would you like a tour of the night patrol?"

Jason: "Nah I've seen enough to get the picture. You just went through the control room and then here."

Flasheart felt embarrass, he should have realised that Jason had just seen most of HQ on their way to the dungeon.

The two of them returned to the control room

Flasheart: "This is the control room, from here we monitor the town for any sign of danger and suspicious activities"

Flasheart continued: "With this technology, we can keep an eye on our patrolmen and ensure that we stay out of sight of the public eye. It helps us to keep our operations covert. This is why I did not expect you to have so much knowledge about our pack and it's activities."

Jason: "So why did you allowed me to be in the pack then?"

Flasheart: "Because you already have too much knowledge about the pack and I would rather keep you close than risk you telling someone else. We could also use someone with you skills to help us with the Wilders and Hunters."

Jason smirked. A question pop into his head: "So have you ever thought about going public?"

Flasheart took a moment to ponder the question before answering: "We spent years hiding within the shadows. We don't want to be in a position where people assume we are beasts, become fearful and start to hunt us down. There are some wolves who would like to live more freely and not shy away from the public eye but doing so could put us at great risk."

Jason: "The eye see the danger as a mortal threat. It's a highly strong case for not being public."

Jason followed up with another question asked in a laid back tone: "What gave the pack the idea, to build this high tech crap and protect the public? What's the score for your pack?"

Flasheart: "When the first man became a werewolf, he initially spent his days hiding his new abilities. Eventually, he decided to use his form for good by stopping crime and helping those in need. Harlin thought his abilitiy was a gift and he didn't want it to go to waste. Rumours began spreading of a wicked wolf, which left people terrified. Harlin was willing to keep going with increased caution and secrecy. Over time as the pack has grow and technology became more wide spread, it became clear that a more sophisticated operation headquarters was required to protect the secret of the wolves while they continued to protect the public."

Jason: "If he wanted to keep a low profile, then why would he continue to do these deeds, wouldn't that just continue to make the public aware of his existance?"

Flasheart: "He didn't care and was willing to risk himself to help others"

Jason thought of a final question: "How did he go about recruiting new pack members? Did they already have their powers?"

Flasheart: "No, most of them didn't. Harlin shared the powers of the moonstone with his closes friends. Slowly overtime these friends recruited their friends. As all these people had their own families, they were born with the powers which lead to further growth of the pack to the size it is today."

Jason in awa: "shiit"

Their attention returned to the computers. Which they stared at until they heard a familiar voice calling out their names: "Jason and Flasheart"

The two looked behind and saw it was Ric

Jason: "And a hello to you too"

Flasheart: "Ric"

Ric: "Its good to see you sir. What is Jason doing here?"

Flasheart: "He was attacked by a Wilderwolf during his walk back to camp. He called me for help"

Ric said with shock: "Oh, I'm sorry"

Jason said cheekily: "Don't be. Rick Sanchez"

Ric smirked at his joke: "So what do you think of the HQ Jason?"

Jason indifferently: "Its something I have never seen before. Brings a sparkle to my eye"

Ric laughed at his response: "I'm glad that you like it."

Flasheart: "Ric. The assassin is locked away in a cell, I want you or someone to go down and interrogate him."

Ric: "Yes sir. I guess I will see you two around then"

Ric walked off to the Wilderwolf

Jason: "Are you still questioning the other wolf that I captured?"

Flasheart: "Yes we are but he still hasn't given us anything. However, we did removed his fang so he will never be able to transform into his wolf form again"

Jason: "Better give us something in the next interrogation. The leader can't stay in the shadows for too long"

Flasheart: "I understand you have your own personal camp but as you're now my responsibility, I think you should spend the night at my place. You and Freddy can hangout"

Jason: "I can't question it"

Flasheart: "I will get someone to come with us to be on the look out while we pack up your belongings"

Flasheart walk around the HQ to find a member to join them

Flasheart: "Cheery will be coming with us"

Cheery was in her wolf form. She has light red fur with a deep red mane and sharp red eyes. She waves her paw at Jason: "Hey Jason"

Flasheart: "Ready to move?"

Jason: "Sure"

The three of them exited the HQ and headed to Jason's campsite.

While Cheery was on the watch, Jason and Flasheart packed up his camp into two bags. Then they carried these bags back to Flasheart's place.

As the gates opened, Flasheart farewelled Cheery and the two entered the property. Flasheart unlocked the door and led Jason to the guest room on the second floor. The guest room had a single bed with a bedside table, Jason dropped his bags and left the room

Jason: "Thanks again for letting me stay"

Flasheart: "You're welcome, I will let Freddy know that you are staying"

Jason: "Give him the news"

As Flasheart left he knocked on Freddy's bedroom door and yelled out: "Freddy, Jason is going to be staying for the night"

Freddy: "Ok"

Freddy rushed out to see Jason

Freddy: "Hey Jason!"

Jason: "Hey Freddy"

Freddy: "so what brings you here?"

Jason: "I had an unexpected guest that tried to me assassinate me during my walk, so your going to be stuck with me for a while"

Freddy was shocked: "You ok?"

Jason smirked: "Still on my feet, I got a bit scratched up in combat without my abilities I would have been fucked!"

Freddy: "Really?"

Jason: "Yep. Anyways I got something in the trunk"

Jason went to his bags and grabbed something out that shocked Freddy. It was his very own Glock 17, with the mag in.

Jason whisper as he cocked the gun gently to see the bullet inside: "Glock 17"

He had two more mags in the square pistol case. Jason put away his firearm and pull out his next weapon: "Tanto"

Freddy dumbstruck took a moment to compose his thoughts: "How did you get them? Have you been carrying them since you first came here?..."

Jason: "I usually don't go anywhere without my gear but I haven't been carrying them since I started hanging out with you and the pack. I had to fight a bloody wolf with my bare hands because I didn't have them, so I bought them along incase we get into another fight with the Wilders"

Freddy shyly asked: "Err… Why wouldn't you tell us you were bringing them?"

Jason: "What kind of a question is that?"

Freddy stared at Jason, his embarrassment showing on his face. Quickly changing the subject he asked: "Can you show me how you heal?"

Jason: "Do you have a tisses. I mean tissues?"

Freddy: "Yeah, they're just in the bathroom"

Freddy went to the bathroom and grabbed a long piece of toilet paper for Jason. Jason removed the cover of his Tanto and slowly cut his left palm, a sharp unpleasant pain waving through his senses. He used a piece of the paper to wipe the blood off before showing the wound to Freddy, then he used the remaining paper to wrapped his hand.

Jason: "It's a ten second heal"

Ten seconds later, Jason removed the paper and showed Freddy his hand.

Freddy amazed: "WOW"

Jason smirked: "Yeah"

Freddy: "So do you want to go down stairs and watch some TV together?"

Jason whispered: "Sure. Get your girlfriend to come over."

Freddy blushed: "Hey I don't have a girlfriend, yet! And who is it that you are referring to anyway?"

Jason: "That's something we will discuss another time when the timing is the right"

Next morning

Jason slowly woke up from a deep sleep. He got up and walked down stairs to the kitchen, finding Freddy, Flasheart, Hotspur and Mrs Mutton eating bacon and eggs

Jason: "Morning"

They looked at him and replied

Flasheart: "Morning Jason"

Freddy: "Hey Jason"

Hotspur in his usual grumpy mood: "Morning"

Mrs Mutton: "So you must be the Jason that Flasheart has been speaking about?"

Jason: "You found me"

Mrs Mutton: "I've heard so much about you, I'm Mrs Mutton"

He shook her hand and took a seat. Mrs Mutton served him a plate with eggs, bacon and beans

Jason started eating: "Thanks for the food, How did the family sleep last night?"

Freddy: "Yeah mine was good"

Flasheart: "It was relaxing thank you for asking "

Jason: "No problem, mine was good as well. So any plans for today?"

Hotspur: "I have to deal with mayor stuff. I'll be in my office most of the day doing paperwork."

Mrs Mutton: "I will be in here doing the house work as usual."

Jason: "You work non stop?"

Mrs Mutton: "I do it all day my dear"

Jason: "I would suggest taking a break from work, you deserve some time to yourself after all"

Mrs Mutton: "I wish I could dear but the work never stops"

Jason cheekily replied: "Never stops when you have a huge house and no one cleans."

Mrs Mutton giggled in amusement

Freddy: "Jason. I'm heading to Scarlet's, you want to join?"

Jason was done with his food. He put his knife and folk onto the plate: "How could I say no to that"

Freddy replied: "Great. We can get a better understand of why the Hunters are still looking for us. Batty is also going to be joining with us"

Jason: "Good again. Make sure you let Scarlet know we will be on our way shortly"

Freddy: "I'll give her a message."

Jason: "Do so. I still believe they're hunting for the pack because they see werewolves as deadly beasts."

Freddy: "Umm, fair point but I want to make sure there isn't another reason"

Jason retorically: "Why else would they hunt the pack? Changing topic, when are you returning back to the academy?"

Freddy: "Tonight!"

Jason said in a pleased tone: "Good. I'm glad you will be returning tonight. I have to stop by and visit sometime"

Freddy finished his breakfast, eating the last piece of bacon before the two of them got up from their seats

Freddy: "Bye dad"

Flasheart: "Have a good time Son"

Jason closed the door behind them and they started heading to Scarlet's place. While walking, Freddy sent a text message to Scarlet. After texting, Freddy put away his phone and told Jason

few minutes later

The two arrived at the house. Freddy knocked on the door.

Ruby: "Isn't it the two young hunters, come in. Scarlet is in her room"

Freddy: "Hey"

Jason: "Hello"

Ruby moved out of the way to welcome the boys. They step into the entry waited for Ruby to close the door

Ruby: "So: how you boys been? Can I get you any drinks?"

Freddy: "No we're good thanks. We just had breakfast."

Ruby: "Oh fair enough Freddy. Is there anything I can do to make you boys feel comfortable?"

Jason: "I think we sorted for now. Is Scarlet in her room?"

Ruby: "Yes she is"

Jason left Freddy with Ruby and walked up to the bedroom just as Scarlet was opening the door

Scarlet: "I heard that you got into a fight with a wolf?"

Jason: "I'm fine if you ask me"

Scarlet: "How did you manage to survive? You weren't carry anything to defend yourself?"

Jason answered: "It's off the charts to tell you how I did it but it is impressive. Freddy texted you about it?"

Scarlet: "Yeah he did but you should tell me, I would like to hear it from you"

Jason thought before answering: "I will get straight to that when Freddy is with us"

Freddy was sitting in the lounge room with Ruby discussing the wolf hunters

Ruby: "My husband and I don't really know the history about them but we believe that these werewolves are dangerous. They would appear at night and terrorise the locals, and hurt people. We've been hunters since the townsfolk started spotting them. Some were spotted wondering around town. At other times, they were caught sneaking up on their prey, or sometimes worst"

Freddy: "Aren't they meant to be roaming around in the woods? Um as legend says?"

Ruby: "That's where they supposed to be but these wolves have been in town a lot"

Freddy made a mental note: "Umm. Do you believe that they are cursed?"

Ruby: "Yes! I highly believe that any werewolf is cursed! I saw something different within them while I was crazy driving around town. I saw that this werewolf's eyes were glowing red. Oh yeah, definitely cursed"

Freddy made a mental note that Ruby had seen a Wilderwolf: "Cursed, how so?"

Ruby: "I don't know how, whether someone harmed them? Or black magic?"

Freddy thought: "I think they will get to know the truth someday"

Jason and Scarlet were chilling in her bedroom. They heard a knock at the front door and saw that Ruby and Freddy were walking towards it. Ruby answered and welcomed the guest, It was Batty. They got up and went to join them.

Jason: "Bats is here"

Batty: "Hey guys"

Freddy smiled: "Batty!"

Scarlet: "Hey Batty"

The four went to Scarlet's room and made themselves comfortable