Rhydians POV:

After leaving Maddy's Room we headed down the hall towards the canteen. The whole way I was thinking happily about how Maddy will be back at school, we will have our daily runs through the forest, sitting by our tree. I must have been thinking about this for awhile, because before I knew it, The three of us were sitting back at out table in the canteen.

I may have been day dreaming again, who cares, but I heard Shannon yelp. I look up at her, looking like something was on her mind.

"A Rhydian, what are we going to do after Maddy recovers?" Shannon looks at me sadly. I'm slightly confused by what she was talking about... "What do you mean?" Worried how she will respond.

Shannon looks to Tom for help, but he was remaining quiet. "What I means is Maddy's parents are still in pack, wandering what has been happening, she has no where to go. Is she supposed to just pop up in school again?! AND Dr Whitewood is still running around loose, convinced Maddy is a WEREWOLF."

A wave of shock fills me. Why haven't I thought of this earlier! Plus I have no idea how we can pull this off. I shake my head still in thought,"I really don't know Shann, I'm not exactly the person to be asking." You should be asking Maddy, She usually has all the ideas. If only she were here right now.

Shannon looks to Tom, obviously confused. Tom just shrugs. After an awkward silence, Shannon finally changes to a different subject, this one alot more interesting. "So.." Shannon says a grin on her face. "What do you think of the new girl. Skyler." Shannon makes sure to drag our Skyler.

A smile pulls on to my face, I look over to Tom who is already blushing. Skyler is someone who moved into Stoney Bridge last week. She transferred into our homeroom, Mr Jefferies class. She has long blond hair, with pale blue eyes. She was shy and not many people have talked to her yet. When did this happen.

I grin and join in with Shannon. "Yah, she is pretty cute, ain't she Tom?" Tom looks up shocked, "Well... I mean... I guess she if pretty cute, but..." Tom starts to stammer. I look over at Shannon and laugh.

"Then why don't you ask her out you ninny?" Shannon ask. "She wouldn't like someone like me.." Tom mumbles.

"Tom!" Shannon acts shocked, "You scared to ask her our, YOU, the famous Tom Okanawe?!" Tom rolls his eyes, then looks at me. "I'll ask her out if Rhydian is there so I don't chicken out."

"What!" Shannon started to laugh, I cut her off with my stare. "Mate, how would that help you?" Tom looks at Rhydian sadly, "I don't know. You always now how to just come out and stay stuff. Maybe if i'm around you I won't be so... nervous?" I finally give in, "Fine, if it means YOU ask her out. I'll go." Tom smiles nervously, "Thanks Mate".

It started to get late and Shannon's Parents would start to worry, so Shannon had to leave. Tom however got to stay a little longer. But eventually He too had to leave. His mother insisted. So around 10 It was just me. I walked down the hall and into Maddy's Room. She was still in the bed sound asleep.

I crept into the room, not wanting to disturb her. There was a chair on the left side of her bed. I went and sat down, I looked over at Maddy. She looked so Peaceful. Already her waist stopped bleeding completely, and the gash on her face was just a scar. Wolfblood Healing. However her leg was broken so bad, Toms mum said may have to wear it for a week.

A little tuff of hair concealed half of her face. I tucked it behind her ear as I always do. I must have been tired for the next thing I knew I was asleep.

Maddy's POV:

I must have been exhausted for the moment my head hit that pillow, I was out cold. The medicine had its effects though for I had a peaceful dreamless night.

I woke up to see Rhydian next to me. Tom and Shannon were no where to be seen. Understandable for they still have human parents. I chuckle at the thought of being grounded. Sounds so normal. The only worries of a teenager.

I look closely at Rhydian and see his hair is a bit darker. His face and chin is more defined, and his body more muscular. Well I have been gone for a year. I wonder if I'm any different? Sure I have longer hair, but I don't think I look anymore mature. Not like I had mirror then again.

I hear Rhydian start to stir, I quickly shut my eyes. "I know your awake mads." Now more alert I notice his voice had gotten pretty deep. I open my eyes and see his deep blue eyes sleepily looking at me. I smile, "Morning Rhydian" . "Morning Maddy" He starts to get up and stops, he looks over at me "Were you checking me out?" I start to blush, "No... I ..was. ... thinking?" He grins, but doesn't push further.

"Is the pain any better?" He ask slightly worried. I nod my head, "My leg hurts, but you know just a dull throb." I notice he looks down guilty.

"Rhydian, none of this is your fault." Rhydian doesn't look convinced. "I should have been there faster." Now I'm confused. "How could you have known? You came as fast as you could when I howled?" Rhydian looks up at me with his gorgeous eyes. "Earlier that evening, I was using Eolos to check on you. I saw the fight and how you were chased out. I hurried home to pack some stuff and go to help. I should of just gone straight to you."

I sigh, "Rhydian, It was my own stupidity that got me injured. Ironic enough, It was a thistle root that brought my down. Evil little things." At this Rhydian laughs. "At least you haven't lost your humor.
"What did Mrs Okanawe say?" I thought back to what happened last night. Still a little fuzzy, but I remember. "She said my leg would take a week for it to mend. Although she has said It's healed enough that I'm able to use crutches?" I said with my mischievous grin. "Ahh Ms Smith, I like the way you think!" Rhydian chuckles.

"Alright, let me go find Toms Mum and she if she can find you any crutches." Rhydian stood up and left the room.
Its was about 10 minutes before he returned. He came in the doorway with the wooden crutches with a blue frame to match my cast. He notices what i'm staring at. "You can't go anywhere without staying in fashion." I gave him a scowl, but he just laughed. He laid them against the left side of the bed.

My stomach starts to growl, it has been at least a day since i have last eaten. "Hungry much?" Amusement shines in his eyes. "No" I tried to say angry, but ended up in a playful tone. "Come on Mads, I heard they are serving Bacon..." He wiggles his eyebrows and I let loose a fit of giggles. "Alright, help me up." Holding my hands out towards him.

He started to walk towards me , but stops. He looks at me then all of a sudden he lets loose a deep laugh. "What!" I said acting offended. He just kept laughing. "You look like a helpless turtle." At this he laughs again. I give him playful growl, "I'll show you helpless." I wiggle my way up and grab my crutches. He looks shocked that I made my way up. I showed my smug little smile, then swung my crutches at him. It hit him in his shins. "Ow Mads!" But I could see he was laughing. I got up off the bed and tested my leg.

Once I was sure I could put a little pressure on it, I stood up and walked over to Rhydian for support. He stuck out his arm, "Would you like an escort my lovely lady." I gave him a pinch, "More like your lovely alpha." At this he grins, but I accept his arm.

We hobble down the hall way and walk into Canteen. The smell of bacon and toast fills my nose. I take a big inhale favoring the long lost smell. "Bet they didn't have bacon in the wild now did they." He says with a grin. We walk over to the line and he holds my tray for me and grabs one for him. We walk over to a table and start digging in. A few minutes later Tom and Shannon walked in. "Mads! You're walking!" Shannon says surprised. "Wow, your mom really is good." Tom gives Shannon a friendly shove.

I look at them and smile, "She said it should take a week to mend cause you know, super healing and all." Rhydian pats the seat next to him. "Come, sit down. We just started eating." They both sit down, Shannon takes of her wool mittens and hat while Tom just shrugs off his coat.
"Want some bacon?" I said offering Shannon the meat. Shannon plucks the bacon out of my hands and nibbles on it. "So, Rhydian" Shannon says,"You tell Maddy what we talked about last night?" Rhydian looks from me to Shannon then sighs.

"Let me guess, you didn't tell her." Tom says. Wait what? "Tell me what Rhydian?" Suspicion edging my voice. "Nothing much, we just saw a few flaws last night." Rhydian says shrugging.

I wait for him to talk more, but he stays silent. "Like..." I say coaxing him to say more. "We were talking about where you would stay and how you would go back to school." Oh. Haven't thought of that. Relief floods me that it wasn't a big thing Rhydian had kept from me. "Why didn't you just tell me earlier?" Curious how he would answer.

"I don't know, just forgot I guess." I could tell he was telling the truth so I let him pass. Sadly we couldn't drop the subject. " You have any ideas yet?" I ask looking from Tom to Shannon.

Shannon shakes her head, "Not like you can go home again." I cock my head, "And why not?".
"I'm afraid I agree with Shannon, you can't go home. What if Dr Whitewood shows up or someone around town see you live by yourself!" Rhydian was constantly trying to convince me I can't go home. "I'm sure I'll be fine guys, If you are really concerned you can drop my anytime you want to check on me?" I offer hoping they will agree.

"I guess she right Rhydian." Shannon says. "What! You just said a few seconds ago she SHOULDN'T stay!" Rhydian says, obviously perplexed. "Rhydian! Im not a cub! I can take care of myself!"I say flaring up inside. "I know you can take care of yourself, but can you DEFEND yourself!"

Before things got worse, Tom butted in "Rhydian, I think Maddy and Shannon are right. Maddy can stay at her house. We will just have to keep an eye on her." It took a bit of convincing, but eventually Rhydian agreed yet not exactly happy about it.

"Good so it's settled, Im going home!" I say happily I will be able to sleep in my own bed. "Well... not quite." Tom says. "You will still have to come up with a story for why you and your family left for a year."

"Well that shouldn't be too hard. Just say you went on a family trip to see other countries or something." Shannon offers. "That ain't a bad Idea Shann. What do you think Mads?" Rhydian raises an eyebrow at me.

I laugh, "Why not, I can tell the three Ks I have been to places they haven't." Everyone laughed at that. It's so weird to think soon I'll be in school again.

Underneath the table Rhydian squeezes my hand. I look at him and he nods his head to the door. Curious I look over to the door. There in the doorway is...

Author's Note:

Thank you for all the reviews! I will continue to write the chapters as long as I can. Who is that person in the Canteent? What do they want?