Chapter 2 The Strange Openings

Kyle's pov

I had only one purpose, and that was to find out why and how I turned out this strange and weird. Last night was worse, I couldn't even take a little sleep, and neither did my craving for blood subside. I'm guessing at this point there are no more rodents in my room.

I had conducted a series of blood tests in the lab to see if I'd have the edge over my newly profound abilities. I sat silently on the lab stool to wait for the results until it was ready and came out.

I was shocked by the revelation of the result. Not wholly shocked, I must say. Although my instincts pointed to the fact that my hunches were correct, the logical part of my brain fought against the possibilities. But now, it is confirmed.

And after a couple of other research on the web, mythological books, and journals, I knew for a fact that I died and woke up. I am no longer a human. The words of the owl played once more in my head. Wake up! Arise!

"The days of rebirth are complete. No longer a part but a whole. No longer a basic but a rare. The night and the moon calls for sharing flesh and drinking blood. When the moon goes thirsty, let it drink!"

.....the days of rebirth are complete! A reincarnation.

This new piece of information intrigued and interested my being. I wanted to try new things. I wanted to learn new things! There are so many things that need to be learned and practiced! My mind roared, and suddenly I had a grasp of my inner self.

No more would I be the boy that people oppressed!

No more would I be the boy that girls reject!

And no more would I be the stepson that gets maltreated by his wicked stepmother.

"Firstly, you need to learn how to use your powers," a familiar voice thundered. I looked around but couldn't find anything or anyone with me.

"How do I do this?" I groaned inwardly, and I was shocked once more when the familiar voice spoke again.

"Focus! Just focus. Let your mind teach you." The voice in my head blasted, and I paid attention to every word. "Let your mind direct you," it roared again.

I closed my eyes and tried to meditate, but it looked like I wasn't getting it.

"Follow your mind and walk according to the path it shows forth, into the depth of the woods. The part is set alone to roam only by immortals. In the woods, after the land of the living and after the skull dessert and after the seven white stones, you shall go. Into the abyss that holds the boundary between the natural and supernatural. There, you would find that, which is to tell and teach you all you would ever need to learn." The voice said, and immediately without any form of protest, I picked up my test materials from the lab and shoved them into my bag before sprinting away.

The cold and crisp autumn air greeted my body once I stepped outside the lab. Wisconsin sure does have the prettiest view during this time. I watched and noticed how the countryside was ablaze with colors.

A sudden cold wave hit my face, and my nose flared in return, and I went frantic on impulse. My fangs stuck out, my fingers poked out, and I felt an unusual pop of adrenaline seeping through my veins.

The danger was near. I could smell it. I could feel it.

I strained my ears and what I heard next caused my cheeks to split into wide grins.

"You must not let yourself be put down by anybody because you are not just the heir to the night moon pack, but also an Achak. I'd leave a few of the pack guards at your disposal. Send them in times of emergency and keep in touch." the person I sensed to be Alpha Aloysius spoke to his son.

Well, if this whole thing hadn't gotten better.

The reason for my parent's death was at my disposal. An eye for an eye, this shall be indeed!

I willed my senses to stop when I remembered something I read from my research; Werewolves have a way of smelling vampires from a distance as well.

I dashed for the woods and walked according to the voice's instruction which was in my mind.

And after what seemed like forever in the wood, I saw the last part of my sign - the seven white stones. It felt like days since I passed the skull desert, and as I walked further, I noticed the differences in the atmosphere. I needed no soothsayer to tell me where I was.

I could feel it.

The power. The myth....it was extraordinary!

...the abyss that holds the boundary between the natural and the supernatural.

But then there was nobody here. Who was the voice referring to when he said that which would teach me all I need to know?

I just stood and stared. Thought of what I was thinking about, what to do when a blackbird flew past me and disappeared into space.

I became petrified.

I was about to turn back around when a thought cut through my mind.

I took off my shoes and threw them in the direction where the bird disappeared, and my shoe vanished. Although, I could see ahead of me. There was no sign of my shoe.

Okay, let's do this. I encouraged myself before sticking my hand out, and immediately I felt a tear in space. I moved my whole body forward, and I was greeted into another world.

"And the prophecy foretold of a young lad who would rise to conquer the prevailing kingdom and situate his on their head. Ruling and tormenting all other kingdoms. For posterity has been set as his reward."

I turned toward the voice and what I saw next made me cringe...