Runaway Alpha

Running as if it was nothing, every leaves I stepped into flied creating a small artificial fall. The moon was hiding behind thick clouds as stars are nowhere to be seen. Why am I even running? That is also a thing I am not sure of. A runaway bride or Luna is something I am more familiar with. That thing happened countless of times already. In my tribe, some even says it as joke. A thrill of chasing to make every mates bond stronger. How funny, this may be the first ever occurrence of an Alpha, running away in his own wedding.

Being so caught up in my own thoughts, I didn't notice a sharp tree trunk edge made a small cut in my feet. It is nothing serious but surely, a fur is left in that wood stick. With that, it will take them no time until they finally find me. This forest seems to be endless for I passed through many trees yet there are still more to go but you won't believe that every edges and corner of it is something I am confident of knowing about. Stopping just right before I hit a fence, a mist was created as dust scattered due to the impact I created when I landed.

I fell silent for a moment. Only the sound of the midnight air can be heard. But if you focus and listen carefully, countless of steps can be heard hitting the ground.

They are following me.

This is something that can't be heard by a mere human's ear. Even their figure as they run as fast as light can't be seen by a naked eye, not unless you are a vampire or... a werewolf just like me.

'This way, I can smell him going this way'

'Sniff, sniff, Yes, we are getting closer'

'The smell is getting stronger'

'I will kill him for the humiliation my sister had gone through!'

'Max, calm yourself. He may have his reason'

'Reason your ass, I will fucking shred him into pieces with my bare hands!!'

Their thoughts are clearly rushing to my brain. Indeed, it is one of the skills I acquired as soon as I get awakened. Although this is a thing they are not aware of. Wolves can communicate telepathically. Still, it have a limit in the place it covers but for me, the area is wider a two-folds, no, ten-folds? I bet it was hundred times more wider compared to the average area that an normal wolf can acquire. I sigh and close that skill. As expected, my head hurts after using it.

"Max, I already apologize to Lianna for what I did."

I use my other skill to communicate with them. I can sense that their pace slow down but it only last for a couple of seconds. So they still insist of following me huh.

Turning my self back to its original form, my deep dark black hair revealed itself. Thankfully, there are scattered clothes hiding under every tree bush.

They are getting nearer and nearer. I can sense it. Not completely locking the button of the pants I wear, something caught my attention.

I look at the fence in front of me. To be true, this part of the forest is a mystery to us. We just followed the rules, never pass through the forbidden wall or it brings chaos to the one who dared.

Is that even true? I bet it is just a fable to threaten small little cubs. Taking a deep sigh, I pick up a leaves. Creating a small wound cut in my finger, I use my teeth to drip some blood in the fresh leaves of 'erhelena'. The leaves of the sacred tree that can be found covering and creating this whole forest. I also cut a couple of hair strand and knot it in the leaves edge.

And before the mad werewolf even have his chance to give me a heavy punch, the only thing that is left was my piece of goodbye. A leaf that serves as wish and farewell for the pack he left. A ritual that makes a wolven be treated as if they are never been part of their Wolfpack. As is they are never been born in the first place.

'Yah Vegi Yma Ellwafare'

( I give my farewell )

I whispered soft enough for my homeland to hear. This may be the last time I will see this place for a long long journey awaits for me as I cross this forbidden wall. A path to the unknown world that are yet to discover.

I sometimes wonder... do I really belong in this place? In this a family I can call mine? I also wonder why do I always have doubts and question? Hah...

Looking at the area surrounding our house, I sat in the roof of are simple and humble home. Looking up in the sky I raise my hands...

It is as if I am a dog being caged... it's like... the world is a big ocean yet... I am here... wandering in a small and shallow pond...

I am Emric Damen. Born as the eldest son of an honorable alpha who protected our back and lead the wolves to its most golden era, I am well aware of how heavy my responsibility is. I know too well that compared to other wolves, I am someone who is special. Although that reputation of being blessed means that I must show that how worthy I am to be my father's son.

He is a great leader, he lead a whole army and make unity among all his men. A good leader is someone who just does not order his people around but also guides them and fights with them through thick or thins, that is his character. He was the one who carve braveness in every wolves whose some are now 'Primordials'.

Strong, Dominant, Charismatic, Confident, and have a strong will...I always doubt that all of those characteristics are something that is present in me.

"Son, I am proud to say that the day would come and you will be the one to lead all the Primordials of our pack"

Primordials are the most powerful werewolves in existence and no werewolf can match their power, they possess some abilities that normal werewolves don't. Their abilities are at their peak during a full moon. Heightened Senses -Primordials have extremely enhanced, keen senses of hearing, sight, smell, and taste and I will not deny the obvious fact that my father is the strongest among all of the Primordials in our pack.

They always say that I am strong and that to any other wolves in my age, they are nothing compared to me. They always say that it was me who will be the next one to follow the step of my father's legacy. At first, I feel proud of myself whenever they praised me. As a little cub, getting praise and acknowledgment is something that boost my confidence. I am high and mighty just like my father, I'm not a failure will be a disgrace to my family. That is just a small wishful thinking i had when I was just a kid. I never knew that this world is not full of happiness. 12 years of age, that is when I first realized that my status is something I would never wish to have.

"Ha aha, Ilha Nalu, Esh Nerev Avesle Su. Elphe Sidi Umblehu Resavantesu"

[Ahh, hail goddess, she never leaves us. help these humble servants]

I was standing beside my mother who was bearing a small little cub in her womb. We thought that it was just an ordinary day to hear the words of the elder who can talk to the goddess of the moon. Little did we know that the path of the young me will soon be changed by her words.

She was so happy that her gums can be seen. Raising both of her hands, string fiddle circlet jade reflects the radiance of the moonlight that is brightly shining in the night sky. Everyone in the pack knew that it was a good revelation she saw.

"There's a young pair of wolves will change the path of our wolvendom. The alpha will be born with great talent, mind, and strength that surpasses the others. He is young yet his power is something even the primordials will acknowledge"

With the words of the old lady, I can feel many pairs of eyes looking in my direction. It was overwhelming but at the same time it was weird, why didn't I feel any fright. It was as if they are doing something so natural to me.

"wah!"

"Mom!"

"dad!"

You can hear how little cubs shout with full of fear. they clung to their mother and father to ease their fear and calm down.

"Stop! Enough. A mere child can't withstand that's sharp and powerful glares of yours"

I hear how my mother confidently shout those words. Even if she is bearing my siblings, a pregnant female wolf... she looks so strong to me. Just like a powerful alpha like my father, I respect and awe my mother. With that, I can feel that the pressure that is flowing in my direction slowly becomes faint.

The smile of the old lady started to get bigger as she's there for me and the other girl not far from my direction.

"and the luna is someone full of elegance, kind heart, having the attribute of hot and cold, and her mind will not be easy to trick for her abilities is not far on what the alpha has.''

I look at the girl that the old lady staring at, she is indeed pretty but I think she's frail... someone who is weak.

There is no hint of surprise when your eyes met mine. Our eyes are locked with each other as we hear the words of our parents and other elders.

"They are the said fated pair. Thee one that is blessed by the goddess of the moon. they are the pair that the prophecy talks about!''

"This is such a wonderful thing to hear."

"It was written in the old prophecies of the elders. Who would have thought that I can see it and witness it with my own eyes! The prophets never lied. Wonderful! Very wonderful! We shall have a feast and celebrate this blessing we have received"

"For the prosperity of the wolvendom"

"All hail to the goddess of the moon"

I can clearly remember how the three stars are shining brightly up above the sky. It was the only thing I am staring at the whole moment after my parents and her parents agreed to make a contract and write our fate.

As the wind blows and makes the Erelena tree create an artificial fall, the elders of the wolvendom declare that as we turn at the age of 22, we will be bonded to become one and when that fated do come true, we will bring a wonderful changes in our pack. Indeed, that marriage is between...

" I and... Lhana"

Lhana and I were raise together. It was because we are obligated to obey the instructions and rules of the elders. We are the fated wolves who will bring great changes in our pack. That is also why we are forced to play together, train together, and learn new things together.

Due to that strict regulations our parents and elders created, it is not impossible that we both find each other as an 'annoying little wolf who makes my life complicated.'

"Do not think that I wanted this to happen"

"The same goes to you"

As a childhood friends we are somehow distance to each other. I even wonder whether there are a time that I accompanied her but my own will.

"And what is the name of our sacred tree"

"Erhelena"

"Very good Emric"

That compliment is something I take as a simple goodmorning or what so ever.

"Can you tell me who is the goddess we are worshipping"

Goddess of Moon... It was the goddess of moon who is the reason why Lhana and I are experiencing things as this. The term luna was derived from the name of the goddess of moon. So basically, it was all her damn fault. Even if we must worship him for the blessings he gave for our pack... no. I would never, ever, make myself worship her.

"The Goddess of Moon"

"Very good Cressida"

"And how about the three classifications of a wolf"

"That is Alpha, Beta, and Luna"

"Teacher can I ask a question"

"What was it Cressida?"

"You said that there are three classifications of a wolf. The first one is the Alpha, who is consist of the strongest in the pack. The second one is the Luna, they are the mate of the alpha who gain the blessing of the goddess of the moon. Lastly, the Beta who is not as dominant as the wolves whose alpha. They are much like a normal person. But I saw a term called Omega. Do they exist?

"I didn't saw that question coming to explain to you about it circumstance. Omega do exist. They are those who is the rules of the wolf pack and was forced to ascend to way by the elders some circumstances of megas are the one who choose to break their connection to the pack. It's been a long time since there was a name reported to be a omega"

"But teacher don't find it weird that there are no records that says how many wolves become a omega"

"It is just my opinion but i guess one so we come on the mega there will be no longer part of the tribe that being said all the records and remembrance who be thrown or burn"

"You two are really bright kids even I haven't notice such law in our teachings. Do not worry I should speak this words to the elders"

"Let's move on to another question. What was the name of our pack. Don't tell me you don't know this it is the most easiest one to insert"

"Erhendem"

"What about the thing that we must avoid to not get poisoned"

"Flowers are poisonou for us but Wolfsbane are the most lethal poison ever discoveres"

"Very well and what is the thing that everyone of us must avoid"

The flower... It is a poison for us wolves. It can give many disadvantages in our ability.

"It is so nice to know that you are all listening to what I am discussing. Very well. With that I should tell it to your parents that you are listening and being attentive in my class"

Finally, this boring class is done.

"For now would you mind if i speak with the others for further instructions that they might have to you?"

We both shook her head to inform our teacher that it is alright for us to be left in this teaching grounds.

As soon as we saw that our teacher is nowhere to be seen, we both distance our selves. It is also part of our schooling that we must be close to each other for it will be a good thing to do for us to have a better relationship. I sometimes wonder if it was really good for us because i think it is also one of the reason why we are not that comfortable to each other.

"You know what you said earlier is something that interesting to hear. I have friend all the books in the library but none regards about an Omega."

"That is something that I really thought that it was just a myth or a fable that is never been a part of the reality for it serves as a threat for those who wish to be alone and he separated in our pack"

"Yes, indeed. Omega are those who are Lone Wolf. Their abilities are far inferior compared to us"

"Well then, everyone is"

"Because we are born different"

"Still, we are just mere child... who is not completely different to others..."

"Yeah, I hate the fact that for them we are but a small tools, a materials to make the prophecy into reality"

With what i said she fell silence.

Many years past and we are still acting the same way we are treating each other for the past few years. We talk if someone talk. There arent much changes in our relationships as you can see. It is typical for us to be seen together for that is what we always do.

"I assume that is the place"

"All right step back"

As soon as she point the ground I started to dig a hole on it using my bare hands I am in my wolf form for it will be much easier for me to dig the ground.

It only take few seconds for me to finally reach a ten feet tall hole that is rectangular in shape. We are assigned to find a treasure chest with the order of the elders. The chest that contains a piece that will create a big symbol of our wolf pack. That symbol is something that we can use to make a wish that the great elders will grant.

At first we thought that it was just a silly game that a teacher was telling her students to motivate them in their study. But then as soon as we talk about it together with father, he said that there is a instances where the great elders grant someone's wish.

That is only when All the requirements needed was done.

With that being said...

"I think I hit on something"

"Is it a chest?"

It was the very first time that i and luna agreed into something that needs both of our cooperation. And that is to make the elders agree to annul the decision of us marrying each other.

"I think so"