California-
She was cleaning up the dishes left on the tables by the customers. It was closing time and there were only a few people left.
"Thanks for working tonight Nova. You're a life saver kid", Punk said.
She smiled and put the dishes in the sink. She started washing them.
"Mommy. Mommy where are you?"
The dish slipped from her hands and cut her palm. She grabbed a dish rag and wrapped her hand in it. She knew she would heal quick. She didn't want Punk to see it. How was she going to explain her fast healing to him?
"Nova, hey what happened?", Punk asked, removing the rag and looking at her healed hand.
He turned her hand over. There was dry blood on her hand and a fresh still healing mark. It was pink. The towel had blood on it. His eyes met hers.
"What are you?", he asked.
He squeezed her hand, not letting her go.
"Who sent you?", he growled.
"I don't know what you're talking about. How do you know I have powers?", she asked scared.
Punk was confused.
"You don't know who I am?", he asked.
She shook her head no.
"What are you?", he asked her.
"Phoenix and Banshee", she said as he let go of her hand.
He smiled.
"Wow, Phoenix are very rare creatures. I bet I can get a bundle for you", he said, brushing her hair behind her ear.
He laughed softly at her panicked expression.
"Relax Nova. I would never do that. Obviously you don't want anyone finding you, secret is safe with me as long as my secret is safe with you", he said.
"What are you?", she asked him.
He smirked.
"Shape shifter", he said.
"Like a Werewolf?", she asked curious.
She's never met anyone like her, except for her parents and her dad's side of the family. He laughed and shook his head no.
"Shape shifters can take any shape or form they want. If I wanted too, I could turn into a dog. I've been a cat once", he said.
Nova laughed.
"Are you running from someone?", Nova asked.
"Several", he said.
"You aren't like a murderer or something are you?", she asked.
He chuckled.
"No, just owe people a lot of money", he said.
She nodded.
"How long have you been running?", she asked.
"Two hundred years", he said.
"Really?", she asked.
He nodded.
"We creatures can live for thousands of years. Especially your kind, Phoenix", he said.
"My mom has told me bits and pieces and my dad has too", she said.
"Who was the Phoenix from your parents?", he asked.
"My mom, Brie", she said.
"As in Brianna Bella?", he asked.
She nodded.
"Did you know her?", she asked.
"I've heard of her. She was royalty where I come from. Heard she ran off with a human, apparently he wasn't human. Banshee huh", he said.
She nodded.
"That makes you a princess, princess", he said smiling.
She laughed.
"I'm no princess", she said sadly.
"In that case, let's finish cleaning this place up so we could go home, Cinderella", he said.
She nodded and laughed softly.
Reigns-
Once everyone he called was in the meeting room. He told them of his plans and what he expects from them.
"Sami, you keep doing what you're doing. Watch her close, but make sure she doesn't see you. She does anything and I mean anything, you tell me", Roman said, tapping his head.
"Yes Alpha", Sami said.
Now looking at Corey and Baron.
"I'm leaving you two as temporary Beta and Gamma. Protect this pack while I'm gone", he said to them.
"You know we will Alpha", Corey said.
Baron nodded. Roman looked at his brother and dad.
"What have you done?", he asked his youngest son.
Roman sighed.
"Sami, Baron, and Corey, please give us a minute", Roman said.
The three men bowed their heads and left. Once the door was closed.
"Your mother told me what you're planning. Do you have any idea what using your Hellhound would do to you?", his father yelled.
"I know", he said calmly.
"Apparently you don't. You're willing to sacrifice all the hard work we've done, to keep this pack going", he yelled.
"I can come back from him. Finn knows something and he won't tell me unless I bring him the soul he seeks", Roman said.
He wasn't budging. He was going to do this whether is father agrees or not. He's not a child anymore, he is an Alpha. His father sighed, but looked away.
"I promise, I won't stay in my Hound form for too long. Just long enough to find the guy and bring him to Finn", Roman said.
His father huffed.
"Fine", he agreed.
Roman smiled. Placing his hand on his dad's shoulder.
"I'll be okay dad", Roman said.
"I have to go, the wife is calling", Matt said.
His dad and Roman nodded. He left and Roman couldn't help but still feel like he needs to protect someone, a child.
"Something is wrong Roman. I can see it on your face son", his dad said.
Roman leaned against the table.
"I heard a baby crying and a little girl in the woods. My wolf is pacing, he wants to run to this child and protect him. I woke up today feeling like something was missing, I felt it here", Roman said, touching his chest, where his heart was.
Sika sat quietly, listening to his son.
"Ever since I found out Abigail was my mate, I wake up feeling like something is missing. It gets stronger with each passing day. The pain is sometimes excruciating. I want to cry for something, for someone. I don't even know who", he said.
"I'll call in Trish, she owes me a favor. If Abigail did put a spell on you, she can break it", Sika said.
Roman nodded.
"I think you should wait till she checks you out before you go to the human world.", his dad said.
"Yeah", Roman agreed.
California-
Getting to her and Becky's apartment or well her apartment now. Becky hardly spent time there as it was. She set her keys on the counter and pressed the blinking red button on her answering machine. Going straight for her fridge and pulling out leftovers.
"Nova, this is grandma. Just wanted to call and remind you to make and drink your tea. Its very important that you do baby girl. Grandpa says hello and we love you. We'll visit soon"
It beeped, she placed the food on another dish and placed it in the microwave.
"I know your at work right now. I'm with Finn, just wanted to let you know. You probably knew that already. Anyway, don't forget to drink your tea, tonight Nova. No later"
It beeped the same time the microwave did and she pulled out her food. What is it with her family and this tea? She thought.
"Nova, it's grandma again. Did you drink your tea yet? Please sweetheart, drink it. Call me back as soon as you can"
"No more messages", the machine said.
Nova put a fork full of Chinese food into her mouth and chewed while looking at her machine. She then looked towards the cabinet where her grandmother had stocked the tea boxes in there.
"Drink it twice a week"
Nova felt it was more like a warning and demand than just health wise. She had told her grandmother she would. She debated. She hated the taste and smell. Her grandmother wasn't here to see if she does. She bit her bottom lip, she was about to move away from the counter when her phone rang. Walking over to answer it.
"Hello", she answered.
She heard the person sigh.
"I'm glad I was able to reach you. I know you just worked an earlier shift, but I need your help. Someone broke into my bar and messed everything up. Mind helping?", Punk said.
"I'll be down there in fifteen", she said.
"Thanks so much, you're an angel", he said.
She ate more of the noodles before grabbing her bag and keys and walking out.
Dark Woods-
"She didn't drink the tea?", Sting asked.
"This is all going as I planned, relax", Boogeyman said.
"What about Alpha Reigns? How's he doing?", Sting asked.
"They think Abigail put a spell on him to drive him crazy.", he said.
Sting nodded.
"The sooner they mate the faster these kids can go home", Sting said.
"I agree", Boogeyman said.