Chapter 2: Brand New Family

It wasn't the most disturbing thing to ever happen in my life. After all, I was friends with Anna. But it definitely caught me by surprise. After Liz was done doing…whatever she did, I passed out for a few hours. When I awoke, she was gone and I had a left arm and leg again. My leg was a normal one…kinda. It was black and covered in bone like a Grimm but for the most part, it was the same size as my other leg.

The problem was my arm.

It was easily twice the size of my right arm, and since I'm an average sized girl, it was noticeable. It looked like a Beowulf Grimm just stapled its arm onto me. It was black and furry, the claws were bone and sharp as hell. It didn't weigh me down though. It felt heavy yet I could move it with ease.

I sat up from the ground and saw my stomach and chest were also changed, at least half of it. To shorten the somewhat disturbing details, my entire left half of my body was Grimm while my right side was human. My eye didn't change though so I guess that's s plus huh?

I saw a pile of clothes next to me and there was a note on top of it from Liz. I picked it up and read it.

Dear Irene, I'll be gone for a bit as I need time getting used to my new surroundings heh. Here's some clothes to conceal who you are, your arm and most importantly, look good for me. Head into the woods down the road, there should be a small tiny town there. Love, Liz.

I sighed heavily. It's not like I'm busy. Plus I don't know what to do on my own anyway.

I changed into the new clothes that were left for me. Dark blue jeans, sneakers, a massive black cloak with a hood, and a gray sweater. It wasn't the greatest combination of clothing but I could care less. I wasn't that into fashion so I didn't mind. As I dressed quickly, I heard a growling sound behind me. I turned around quickly and saw four sets of two glowing red eyes staring at me through the bushes.

Shit! Grimm! I looked around for my sniper but I couldn't find it and I had no experience with hand to hand combat.

The four Beowulf Grimm came out of the bushes and roared loudly at me. They snarled and circled around me with an intent to chew me apart until nothing was left but shredded clothes. I wasn't sure what to do and I just watched them as they slowly got closer to me. One of them swipes at me from a distance and I quickly moved back but fell onto the ground. The four saw this as their chance to kill and all jumped to get on top on me.

I screamed and held out my arms before they were on top of me. But I never was attacked. My eyes were closed and I could feel their hot breath go through my clothes and touch my skin. I slowly opened my eyes and saw they were all looking at me…but not with killing intentions.

With curiosity.

I slowly got up and they backed up slowly, as to give me some space. When I was on my feet, I took a couple steps back and kept my eyes on them but they didn't look like they wanted to kill me or fight me or anything.

Go…it's ok…

I heard a voice in my head. It was mine but it felt slightly out of place and I didn't know if I should trust it but…those glowing red eyes were so alluring. I found myself slowly walking towards the one in front of the others. It was a bit bigger than the rest and it seemed to be waiting for me to make an action…a choice.

As I slowly got closer to it, I raised my arm. My human arm. It looked at it and growled slightly. I flinched back slightly and lowered my hand. I looked at my Beowulf claw and raised it slowly towards the Grimm. It lowered its head and closed its eyes as it rested my claw on its head. I gasped slightly at how…friendly they were towards me. The others moved up to me and sat on the ground like they also wanted to be petted.

I smiled and raised my other hand but they all growled. I was about to stop my progress but I kept moving my arm.

"Listen to me. If this is gonna work. If you'll accept me, you need to accept all of me." I say slowly.

The Grimm looked like it would take off my hand but after I said that…it understood. I placed my hand on its head. The fur felt just like my own and I started to put the pieces together.

I was Grimm and human. I was the living embodiment of the saying two sides of the same coin. I smiled and petted all four of them vigorously and laughed. They were peaceful creatures…and yet they hunted humans for so long.

"They need names." Said a voice from behind.

Turning around, I see Liz smiling slightly at me. "Liz?! When'd you get here?"

Liz shrugged. "Oh for some time now. Anyway, they're gonna need names if they will follow you."

"Follow me? What are you talking about?"

Liz walked over and patted one of the Grimm on its head. "You're a mystery to them Irene. They want to understand you. There are all types of Grimm out there. Land, sea and air. Yet out of them all, you are the first to also be human. As for as they are concerned, you're the alpha."

"The alpha?" I repeated slowly. I looked at my hands. One Grimm, the other human. It was like something out of a fantasy book or movie. After giving it some thought I decided to believe what Liz was saying.

I pointed at the big one I first petted and went around in a circle. "Max. Damon. Charlotte and Ricky."

"Why is this one named Charlotte?" Liz looked at the one she had her hand on. "It looks like the other three. Aren't all Grimm make anyway?"

I shrugged. "Who knows. But her fur is softer than theirs so I'm saying it's a girl." I looked at the four of them and smiled. "You are now apart of my family."

Liz moved over to me and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. "I think you mean our family."

I felt my cheeks heat up and turned my head away from her. "A-anyway…what now?"

Liz smiled. "Well…there's that small town I mentioned. Let's see how they treat newcomers."