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11. –Tales of the tribe
"So, this sword can be destined for someone?" I asked Dorran, mystified by the gleaming silver weapon in my right hand.
It only appears to those who are rightfully destined for it, he replied softly, still amazed that the sword I had just found seemed to be legendary or something.
I reached down and grabbed the hem of my dress and proceeded to polish off my blood stains that had accumulated the blade.
When the sword shone like starlight once more I bent down and shifted around the rubble in hope of discovering its sheath so that I wouldn't injure myself every time I moved my leg.
There was a strange feeling coming from the debris, as if something was pulling my hand towards it, like a magnet to metal.
I resisted at first, thinking it was just something from my imagination because I was so tired and it had been a immensely long night, but I eventually gave in.
I closed my eyes, aware of the wary stares of Dorran and Faolan, and let the sensation draw my hand to it.
My hand traveled under the burnt wood, leaving splinters embedded in the skin. I winced slightly at the pain of almost one hundred pieces of wood now lodged in my hand, but I ignored it as best I could.
The luring feeling grew stronger, so I knew that I was coming close to whatever it was that I was unknowingly searching for.
Just then I felt the tips of my fingers brush against something hard and smooth.
I shivered at its touch, something deep within me stirred as if coming out of hiding after years of being stowed away.
My hand clutched the object and I yanked my arm backwards, scattering ash and crumbling wood everywhere.
The item was long, silver, and pointed at the end. I knew instantly what it was. The swords sheath.
I turned it over and saw that right in the middle of it was a huge sapphire with images of wolves just like the ones on the blade forged into it, each with as much detail as its brethren on the sword.
I slid the blade into the sheath and it clicked into place.
But as soon as I heard the small sound the sapphire in the middle started to shimmer. I looked at the gem, its surface now rippling. I touched the edge of the jewel and it was as if the stone exploded.
Blue sparks leapt into the air from the sapphire, turning silver when they left the stone.
I watched, mystified. The sight was magical, and the beauty was only enhanced by the moonlight filtering through the smoke clouds.
The sapphire turned to diamond as the sparks died down to flickers.
Now the forged wolves were dancing around a glowing silver moon that glittered in the silvery light, radiating beauty and elegance.
I glanced back at the wolves, who were still staring, but now at the newly-turned diamond gem embedded in the sheath.
"Where are we going then?" I asked, trying to turn their attention from the sword that I was attaching to the black leather belt Dorran lent me.
Faolan shook his head, as if to clear it, then his gaze went back to me. Dorran took longer to come out of his hypnotic state, but with a hard nudge on the shoulder from his brother he finally awoke from his trance.
A shudder traveled the length of Dorrans spine, making his fur tremble.
The blank look that had covered his eyes disappeared and his gaze flicked back to my face.
"Dorran? What happened?" I asked him, whispering as if he were disabled, so that the loudness of my voice did not scare him.
The huge black wolf shook his head and looked into my eyes, his huge onyx ones wide with curiosity and incomprehension.
Are you ok? I thought to him mentally, not wanting to voice the question out loud and make him seem weak in front of his brother, because I knew he would be angry with me if I did.
I'm fine, he growled back, annoyed that a girl was asking of his well-being.
Well I'm sorry for being concerned, I snapped at him, infuriated at him for being such a…well…such a male.
I took a deep breath and ignored him completely, turning instead to the colossal wood-colored wolf to my left.
"Where are we going to go?" I asked him, for probably the 10th time in five minutes.
He grinned a wolf-ish grin showing dagger-sharp teeth thicker than my wrist.
We shall go to the pack, he replied, eyes sparkling as he turned to Dorran.
They're still alive and you didn't tell me?! Dorran roared into our heads, giving me a headache. Obviously Faolan had left out this little detail.
His brother gave a sheepish grin and looked down at his immense paws that where three times larger that my small human hands.
Um, kind of…, he replied, his embarrassed voice echoing quietly in our heads.
Dorran growled low and menacingly, threatening his brother for not telling him this important information.
I shall deal with you later, Dorran snarled, then he turned to the forest that was now almost black in the velvety night.
Where are they resting? He asked Faolan, pushing the argument to the back of is mind.
The huge wolfs head shot back up, his mud-colored pelt taking on a light of its own in the moons silvery rays.
They are nested in the caves, but we must hurry for dawn soon approaches, his thoughts rebounding around our heads.
Dorran snorted in acknowledgment then sprinted into the forest, night-black fur vanishing abruptly into the shadows of The Dark Woods.
I untied the belt because there was no way that that much metal would be able to absorb into me. I dropped the piece of black leather onto the ground, listening to the soft thud as the sword and dagger hit the soil.
I conjured up the memory of my grandmother and once again pictured the image of the magnificent moon colored wolf.
I instantly morphed, the transformation getting less painful every time. The graceful she-wolf stood in my place in no time and I then picked up the belt, sword and all, in my jaws then swept my gaze over to Faolan who had generously waited for me to be ready.
He motioned with a flick of his long wood-colored tail for me to follow him, then he started off into the darkness of the shadows of Grimshaw.
I went after him, not wanting to get lost in the forbidden woods, even though I had ventured in many times, I had never been this far from home, or now what's left of it.
We weaved with ease through the impenetrable trees, the almost invisible in the dark canopy above us was dense and let none of the moonlight through, making it difficult for even a wolf to see.
Luckily though, wolves saw more with their ears and nose than their eyes in which humans relied on.
I felt powerful in this form, as if the whole world could fall if I wanted it to, with one swipe of my paw.
It made me see how weak I was in human form, so breakable, as if the wind could topple me over.
I ground my claws into the soil with that thought, I liked being in my normal body, human and whole, but I hated feeling frail and pathetic.
I growled softly and continued on, sensing Dorran not far ahead, his scent clouding my nostrils with pine needles and the lemony scent of tree sap, along with the smell of the forest floor.
I didn't know how I could tell Dorrans scent from his brothers, they smelt almost identical, I guess it was because my connection with him was stronger, we both shared a soul after all.
That thought made me wonder, how did I become part wolf anyway?
I thought once again of the dream of Dorran running through the woods. He had been a wolf before the dragon soul had gone inside him.
What if, somehow, when the dragon soul went inside me from his hand, part of the wolf soul that was obviously already inside of him also went through?
Very good, Dorrans deep voice echoed around my head, surprising me a bit, but not much seeing as our mental link connection was always open.
That is exactly what I think that happened, but if not we will find out the truth shortly anyway, he continued puzzling me even more as to where 'The caves' were.
I didn not ask any questions though, knowing that all of them would be answered soon.
We continued on, until I stopped, ears pricked up, listening to the familiar sound that had almost silently drifted to my ears.
Beside me Faolan carried on, as if he had heard nothing. It had sounded like talking, low and serious, as if they had wanted no one to hear them.
I crept forward, curious as to where the voices were coming from. There was a faint glowing in the distance, the abnormal light shining silver amongst the endless trees.
As we drew closer the voices increased until there were almost ten people talking at once, whispering.
The trees started to thin out, revealing a small clearing, but the site before my eyes made my jaw drop.
Gathered around a small moon-lit pool of water that took up most of the center of the clearing was at least twenty humans and wolves alike.
And as I broke out of the dark trees they all turned to stare at me, anticipation on their smooth and wolf-ish faces.
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