Chapter 2 2

"You're doing it all wrong," she said, her smile still in place. "You can't force yourself to wolf out. It has to come from within."

"But I'm no good at this," he said, his voice breaking. "Everyone else has mastered this, but I'm just a mess." He sat down, burying his face in his hands.

"Stop saying that!" she said firmly.

"You're stronger than you give yourself credit for. You just need to believe in yourself."

"Mum, why do you see good in people. " he asked.

"Because everyone deserves a chance to be good, Jack," she said. "People make mistakes, and they do bad things sometimes, but that doesn't make them bad people. They can change, if they want to. Everyone deserves a second chance."

"Even people like us?" he asked, his voice quiet. "I mean, we're different. We're monsters."

She took his hands in hers, her eyes filled with compassion. "No," she said firmly. "You're not monsters. You're just different. And different is not a bad thing."

"You're not a pup," she said, ruffling his hair affectionately. "You're a wolf. You don't bark or howl, you roar!"

He let out a small chuckle, the first smile he'd had all day.

"You're such a dork, Mum," he said, shaking his head.

She gave him a playful shove.

"You love it, and you know it," she said. "Now, come on. Let's go for a run."

As they were playing, Jack's father suddenly appeared, looking stern. "Has he transformed yet?" he asked, his voice cold.

"No, not yet," his mother replied, her voice calm but firm. "But he's trying, and he's making progress. He deserves a break."

"A break?" he scoffed. "He's the only one in the pack who hasn't transformed, and you want to give him a break?"

"Yes," she said, standing her ground. "I think it will do him some good. He needs time to relax and not feel pressured.

In a jiffy, the wind began to pick up, and dark clouds rolled in. Lightning flashed in the distance, and thunder rumbled through the sky. A heavy rain began to fall, drenching them both. Suddenly, there was a great crash of thunder, and the ground began to shake.

Jack's mother screamed as she was swept away by the floodwaters. His father tried to grab her, but he was swept away as well. The last thing Jack saw was their hands reaching for each other, before they disappeared into the darkness.

Then he woke up, gasping for breath, soaked in sweat.

His hair was matted with sweat, and his sheets were damp. He shivered, the memory of the dream still fresh in his mind. It had felt so real, so terrifying. He tried to shake off the feeling, but it clung to him like a shadow.

As he sat up in bed, he noticed a faint glow coming from the window. It was the moon, shining brightly in the night sky. It was as if it were mocking him, reminding him of how he couldn't save his mother in the that night.

With a heavy heart, he got out of bed and walked to the window. He opened it, letting the cool night air wash over him. It felt refreshing, like a cleansing rain. He leaned against the windowsill, closing his eyes and taking deep breaths. The breeze whispered through the trees, rustling the leaves. It was calming, and he felt himself relax.

"I can't be a coward for ever! I have to find not only my mum killers, but the people who burnt our flowers. They will pay for this! " he whispered to the night.

He climbed out of the window and onto the roof of his home, his bare feet gripping the wooden shingles. He sat there for a moment, taking in the night sky. Then, he shifted, letting his fur coat cover his body. He howled, a deep, mournful sound that reverberated through the woods.

Suddenly, he felt the change within him, and he let it take over. He ran on four legs, his long tail streaming behind him. He was free, racing through the forest at incredible speed. The trees blurred by, the wind in his fur.

He ran for what felt like hours, until he reached the edge of the forest. Before him lay a river, its waters glistening under the moonlight. He paused to catch his breath, and then he looked up at the sky. The moon was shining brightly, its light reflecting off the water. The stars sparkled, a million points of light against the darkness. He closed his eyes, and he felt at peace.

He sat there for a long time, lost in the beauty of the night. He felt connected to the earth, to the sky, to everything around him.

His nostrils twitched as he picked up a strange scent, one he'd never encountered before. It was faint, but it was there, and it was intriguing. He stood still, all his senses on high alert.

His eyes scanned the darkness, searching for the source of the scent. The moonlight reflected off the surface of the water, creating ripples that moved towards him. His eyes followed the movement of the water, straining to see anything out of the ordinary.

Like an experienced hunter, he moved into the covers of the darkness, waiting for whatsoever that would emerge from the water.

The being emerged from the water slowly, its tail swishing back and forth. It was blue, like the deepest parts of the ocean, and its hair was a pale silver, like moonlight on the waves. Its shoulders were broad and muscular, and its eyes were the color of the sea.

The creature swam closer and closer to the shore, its movements graceful and powerful. He watched it, transfixed, unable to look away.

"What the fuck is this? "he mumbled.

The being bowed its head, and its tail disappeared. It stood up on two legs, tall and strong. Its body was covered in shimmering scales, glinting in the moonlight. The scales began to change, melting away like mist, revealing pale skin underneath. It was as if the being was shedding its armor, revealing its true self.

He watched in awe, mesmerized by the transformation. It was like nothing he had ever seen before, a creature unlike any other.

A faint sound was picked up by the both of them, they turned to the direction. The river's surface was disturbed, ripples spreading out from the center. A dark shadow moved beneath the water, a blur of motion. Then, it was gone. The river was still and calm once more, as if nothing had happened.

A moment later, Adolf emerged from the trees, moving with a high speed.

"Maybe he found something. " he thought.

He waited for some minutes before trailing behind.

They arrived at the village and all the wolves gathered.

"What did you find, my son?" the Alpha asked, his voice deep and commanding.

Adolf stood before him, his eyes downcast. He was silent for a moment, as if gathering his thoughts.

Then, he spoke up"Master,just as we suspected, it was the humans. They used the flowers power to heal a baby girl."

"Was there any effect of the flower? "he asked

Adolf nodded slowly and said

"The little girl's hair glowed. Her wounds were healed. But, she was abducted by the people who brought the flower. They killed the parents, took her into the car and sped off. I tried trailing them, but they had lead in there car, scaring off my vision. This is all I have regarding this issue. " he bowed and moved into the pack.

They've taken her to conduct experiment. Humans would stop at nothing to evolve!" he laughed mischievously, then continued.

"The baby girl is a threat to this pack. I would have wanted you to kill her, but you can't contain the power of the flower. It will consume you and drain the life force out of you. Jack, trail her and kill her. You can contour the powers of the flower. Stop at nothing in killing her. Bite off her head and bring it to me. It's your destiny to kill her."

"Finally, a mission. I've waited my whole life. " he smiled.

"That isn't what the prophecy demanded. The girl should be brought here. "Daciana voice pierced the atmosphere.

"We can't lose you because of a dumb prophecy, sister."the Alpha replied.

You're making a big mistake," she protested. "Very well then, do as it pleases you. " she walked out majestically, her gown trailing behind her.

He turned to Jack and continued.

"You'll leave tonight.Adolf will be your partner in this mission. Leave, Now! "

They went into their den, brought out there back packs which contained some clothes and left. The wolves howled in unison as they left the forest.

"Race me! " Adolf said. Jack gave him a funny stare.

"Sure!mate. " he replied.

They transformed and sped off. Moving and over taking each other at each interval.

After few hours, they arrived at the city and met the unexpected: Civilization.