I've come upon a bit of a stalemate in this story. I've got a bit to work out, and try to get to the next part of my story. So I'll post a chapter up now while I'm trying to get from point A to point B... so bear with me while I make these lovely attempts
Third Person
He laughed, seeing the weak attempts at magick that the younglings were attempting. He knew he had little time. He would let them gain independence from one another, and then make his move to take the Chaos Mage and gain the power that was rightfully his.
"Soon my little magelet, soon. I can already feel the bonds fraying between you." He whispered.
As with most siblings, he knew that something would draw at them, pull them apart. He would find them in that time, before they could renew and strengthen their bond. He knew what it was now, what would tear them apart, and when that happened, he would become the wedge that would split them forever.
Shadow POV
I didn't know what it was that made me feel like I had been stabbed in the chest, but I felt like I was being stabbed again and again. I could feel a growl deepening in my chest, threatening to sound against my friends.
Moon looked like she was ill, and I felt terrible that I didn't care about that, only that John was still holding her. His hand was on her face, and she was looking up at him, baring her teeth, as if she were enjoying this.
I was shocked. Why should I care that John, a human, was touching my sister and not me?
I was human also; it was the only answer I came up with. I hated being considered a human, considering how they destroyed my pack's home. But I was something else, John had told me I was something more than human, something special. I had felt warm, like a blooming lily in the morning would, when he had said that.
"Are you going to be alright Moon?" John asked.
: I think so. : She sent to him, unable to speak more than his name just yet.
He nodded, and then moved over to me, nervous to touch me in this form I supposed. He put his hand on my head and bared his teeth again.
: Are you alright? :
: Yes. :
: It doesn't sound like it. : He replied.
He put his forehead against mine, his breath ruffling the fur on my cheeks. I felt his confusion, the chaos in his mind, the pure emotion, hope, and love for his friends. All he needed was a little nudge, and he too would be able to change.
I was surprised by what I felt from him, he was only barely aware of his rolling emotions. I tore away from him, confused and ashamed. I could feel his confusion masking the hurt.
I rushed off into the meadow, darting among bushes and trees, finally finding a place to hide. I could feel Moon getting weaker; she would revert soon, as would I. But I didn't care right then. I didn't care about anything.
John's POV
I didn't know what was wrong with Shadow until I touched her. I felt what she was feeling, without even meaning to. I knew she could feel my own emotions, ones I tried to bottle up, and hide, even from myself.
"Moon, stay here. Please, I have to find your sister." She just nodded.
It took me a while to find Shadow; she was hiding herself really well. She was human form again, meaning Moon was probably in wolf form, hunting for us. I kneeled by her, she was curled up as she had been long ago when she was still very feral. I touched her gently, and she reacted as if she had been burned.
"Shadow, what's wrong?"
She didn't answer, let alone look at me. I sighed, situating myself.
"I'm going to sit here until you tell me."
I could tell she was shocked at this, I don't know how. She sat up and looked at me. Her dark eyes made my heart jump.
"Why?"
"Because, I made an important promise to your mother. And more importantly, I care about you." I said, surprising myself at how sure I sounded.
I saw the look in her eyes, the confusion. I reached out and took her hand. I felt my heart thudding in my chest at the strange contact. Without thinking, I pulled her close to me, holding her tightly. She didn't struggle or make any noise. She just leaned against me, breathing slowly. It just felt right to me. I tilted her head up, so I could get a good look at her. The look in her eyes was all I needed. I leaned down and kissed her softly.
It was like fireworks had exploded. It ended all too quickly. I helped her too her feet, and we began to look for Moon once more.
"Soon, we will find you a name Shadow, a human name. And one for your sister."
"What is wrong with our names?" She asked.
"Nothing. We can still use them as code names, but the world out there will want you to have other names, and lots of other things. I want you to be able to go out there, and not have trouble with anything. Besides, the name you were given is not always the name that is for you." I replied.
"Like yours?"
"My name is common, like I am. A common guy."
"No, you are not common, John Meyers. You are special. Your name hides that, but for a reason. My name is a word of nature as the jungle creatures are known for. But if you want us to have names like humans, I do not mind. Moon however, might." Shadow replied.
"I'll see if I can find a perfect name for you both." I replied, holding her close for a moment, and then letting her go.
I wasn't sure how any of that had happened, but I was glad it did. But I couldn't get in the way of either of their destinies. They were going to be very important, a Chaos Mage and her wolf sister. I was nothing more than human John, even if everyone else thought I had a bigger role. It sure didn't feel like it.