Sorry I didn't post this yesterday, I had a long day and forgot. It is also a bit short but it is what I am using a filler chapter, the next one is way longer and better. Enjoy! I don't own Wolfblood.
Rhydian pulled some clothes out of his drawer and placed them on the bed, his rucksack waiting just inches from it. A soft knock on the door frame made him turn, Mrs. Vaughan stood there looking at him. "What are you doing?" She said taking a step in to the room.
Rhydian turned to face her. "Packing, I told you guys the other day Maddy is having a movie sleep over night at her place." It was one of the many go to excuses they use for full moon nights.
"Oh, I'm sorry I thought that was next week. Remember I told you that we have to go away? Well it is tonight and tomorrow night, we need you to watch the boys."
A jolt ran though his spine. "But we already made the plans." He pleaded, knowing it wouldn't work but he gave it a shot.
She crossed her arms. "Sorry Rhydian but you can do it another night."
Rhydian knew better than to argue but he couldn't help but know he was officially screwed. He stood there for a minute trying to think. "What if they came around here? I am sure the boys would love a movie night."
The hope in his eyes made Mrs. Vaughan frown. "I'm not sure about that."
Rhydian stepped forward. "Please, Shannon and Tom will be there as well. I promise nothing scary."
He knew he won when she let out a sigh of defeat. "Fine, but you all have to stay in the living room, no sneaking off to be on your own. I will ask the boys."
Rhydian smiled a real smile, relieved that he got her to agree. His victory was short lived when he remembered that the Smith's wanted them safe in the den by moon rise. He grabbed his rucksack and ran out the door.
It didn't take him long to get to the Smith's, but when he got there panic filled his heart. They were all enjoying breakfast, and Daniel was the first to spot him at the door. "Rhydian, good morning." He took a drink from his mug. "All ready for tonight?" The look on his face must have gave it away because he immediately followed with. "What is the matter?" This gain his looked from both Emma and Maddy.
"The Vaughan's are going out of town for two days, I am meant to watch the boys." He watched all their faces drop in realization of the words. "They agreed to let e have Maddy, Shannon, and Tom over for a movie night." He shifted his footing. "I was hoping they could cover for us during the change, moon rise it close to their bed time."
"I am not sure about this." Daniel said.
"I understand if you want Maddy here, I just thought it would be safer if we could watch out for one another. I would have asked you guys too if I thought you felt comfortable." He looked at each of them. "I know there is no way I can be here for the change without the boys noticing."
Maddy looked at her parents, they seemed to hearing something unspoken. "I don't like the idea." Daniel said looking at his daughter. "But you are part of our pack, and we need to look out for one another." Daniel got up and went to the other room; they could hear him rummaging through something.
"We can't join you." Emma said flatly. "As safe as it would be for you to be out there together, four would just draw too much attention." Rhydian nodded, trying not to smile knowing that Maddy is allowed to join him.
Daniel returned holding a map of the area; the other helped him push away the plates so he could place it on the table. "Right, so here is your house." His finger landed on the Vaughan's property. "The safest area would be, here." He made a large circle. "If you stay in this area you should be fine." He looked pointedly at Maddy. "Do not leave this area." They both nodded in understanding.
"Give us a ring in the morning when you shift back." Emma added.
Rhydian could not believe his ears; they were actually agreeing to let them run free on the full moon. This is what he and Maddy dream of every full moon, right now he was thankful for the Vaughan's leaving. Of course they still had to get Shannon and Tom to agree, and fool his foster brothers.
Over the next half hour they went through the plan as specific as they could, repeating it over and over to the Smith's until they were confident enough that they could handle it. The run to school was as exciting as ever, but it was the dread of hoping Shannon and Tom would be able to help that made them not enjoy it as much. "We need to find them right away." Maddy told him as they entered school grounds. Rhydian nodded and let her lead the way, it didn't take long to find them; they were in the dark room hanging out before class starts. Rhydian couldn't help but notice how close they were sitting, he knew they pretended to date for a bit but sometimes he wondered how real it was.
"You want us to what?" Tom asked while Maddy squished in on the left.
"Come around mine for a movie sleep over tonight." Rhydian said while standing in front of them.
"Isn't tonight," Shannon leaned in. "You know what." The door to the dark room was shut he wasn't sure why she was leaning in like that.
"Yeah, I got stuck watching my foster brothers. We need someone to cover for us during the change."
"I don't see why not." Shannon said so casually while sitting back.
"You will?" Maddy asked also surprised from the other end.
"Yeah, what are mates for?" Tom added putting one arm around Maddy's shoulders and the other round Shannon's. "What time should we be over?"
Rhydian was still shocked from it working out in their favour. "Five good, it gives us time to hang before we head out."
The nodded in agreement. Rhydian looked t Maddy both beaming now, this was going to be one fun night.
This is the longest story I have ever had going on fanfic, I usually stop by now because I got bored. So thanks again for everyone who reads/ comments, it keeps me going. I am going to do more of them at school and less at home because I seem to focus on that too much. Anyways, thanks again.
