Sandy was injured and bleeding along his side as he watch zamas being carried into the ambulance. At least she was safe, sandy thought as he laid beneath a tree, licking his bleeding side. His ear twitch as he heard pawsteps coming close. Sighing deeply he got to his paws to face the black wolf that he been fighting.
"You cost me a meal dog!" he snarl as he start to charge at him. Sandy jump and landed on his back, biting his ear hard, tasting the blood on his tongue. The wolf start to roll to crush him beneath but sandy jump off before he could. He can feel his body tiring so he knew he had to end this fight quick. He might die here but at least he saved his only best friend. The black wolf knock him down and put his white claw on his throat.
"tell the great wolf that jason sent you." Growling sandy try to claw his side but was losing consciousness due to jason squeezing his throat. Suddenly a white blur slam into jason and knock him away. Gasping loudly, sandy look up and saw ron facing him. Shaking his head, he got up to see jason run away with his tail tuck under him. Ron gave a bark before turning to sandy.
"We won't see him for a long time. Relax, I'm not here to fight. There been enough of that already." He nosed sandy side and saw the bite mark. "He bit deep. Stay. I will get leaves to stop the bleeding." Sandy just watch as ron left. Leaves? he thought to himself. Laying down, he remembered how he met this small white wolf with black paws.
He was learning how to hunt and track a small bunny. His mouth was drooling when an owl caught it. Growling loud he ran after the owl and jump to grab the bunny from it claws. The owl try to fight back but one swipe made it drop it and fly away. Knew it was a mess but hey he got the food. That was when he heard a voice.
"You really suck at being a wolf. Stealing from an owl? less a wolf and more like a dog." Looking up he saw him sitting on a tree stump, looking so cocky. Growling deep in his throat, he stood over his kill, making sure this wolf knew he was ready to fight. The wolf just smirk which made sandy bared his fangs. Bet he was laughing at me, sandy thought to himself after the wolf jump down.
"I don't want your rabbit. I'm surprise that you would want to fight. After all you know nothing about me bitten one. I could kill you before you even move one paw. I respect your courage. You must be new to being one of us. I been watching you, seeing how you behave around humans. Been following the rules I noticed. Keeping yourself hidden, never revealing yourself. Even helping that bird in that trap humans set. Been here for at least two weeks since your first shift." Ron sat down in front of sandy, with his ears perk up to take in the sounds so nothing can sneak up on them. Sandy relax and sat down as well.
"Seems you been watching me. What rules are you talking about? I just kept away from people cuz I didn't want to freak them out." He stared down at his front paws. "We are monsters so I didn't want people to start hunting me. I...nearly kill my own sister. Now she too scared of me and I don't blame her." Looking up he saw pity in his eyes. Growling he got up, grab his rabbit and was about to walk away. He seen that look too many times growing up. This wolf didn't even know him. Even he don't understand why he told him about his sister.
"I can teach you control. Name is Ron. Use your nose to find me. If you let your wolf out enough, it will be easy." Ron nodded as he ran away into the forest. Sandy eyes widen at how easy it was to lose sight of ron. Fur was white, should still be able to see such a color in the forest. Eating the rabbit, he begin to think on the offer. On one hand he can learn all about this voice in his head. But on the other, he don't know this guy. Nobody does anything for free. What does ron want with him? or from him to be more precise.
Finishing his food, he sniff for ron scent. He growl softly as he heard the voice in his head. "There. on ground. In tree. Follow. Let me help. Let me control." He shook his head to try to ignore the voice. Sniffing near the stump, he caught a scent. This wolf smelt mostly of the forest but there was something else. Like a spice, which doesn't make sense to him but he shrug it off as he followed it. After going through bushes and around trees for a long time, he suddenly stop as he heard ron's voice. He stop and swivel one ear towards it.
"How about we settle this peaceful instead of violence? I'm not hurting anyone here. Didn't even know this area was your pack." Yup, there was that snobby rich kid undertones to it. Seems to be coming from the left. Creeping forward slowly, he peek out from behind a bush to see ron being surrounded by three bigger wolves in a clearing. One was light brown with dark brown paws and a black underbelly. The one in front of ron was a black and grey wolf. The last one was yellow with a silver stripe along his back. Growling soft in his throat, his claws dig into the ground knowing that he would get killed if he rush out there. Ron's tail tip twitch so sandy knew that he wasn't as calm as he appeared.
"Tom, what should we do? I say we should scar him up a bit." growled the yellow one. He claw the ground impatiently, like he couldn't wait to dig them into ron. The light brown one shove the yellow one aside. Sandy just watch as the black and grey one shake his head at his packmate.
"Sorry that I didn't introduced myself. name is ron. And im guessing you are tom." He said with a smirk as he pointed at the black and grey wolf.
"Listen, I don't want to hurt you so we will let you go just this once. My name is tom. That is Sam and Mike. We was just about to put markings here so we reacted too strongly. Just stay away from this part of the forest." Tom ear twitch and the other two open a spot for ron to leave. Ron nodded as he begin to run back towards sandy. Jumping over the bush sandy was hiding in, he twitch an ear to let him know to run with him. He growl as the others ran back to where they came from. Turning away, he quickly caught up to ron and ran besides him. They ran to a nearby river, where sandy collapse to the ground. Ron look at him and shook his head.
"I'm guessing you don't run much. Need to work on that. rabbits and deer are fast." Sandy nodded as he took a long drink of water. shaking the water droplets off, he look at ron, seeing that he was waiting patiently on him.
"Reason why I went to find you was because I want to learn. Doesn't mean I trust you. I do know how to sniff out lies. That is one thing I know as it helps me so much. " Sandy growl softly as ron smirk back.
" I understand. Let start with the basics." Ron said softly.
Sandy woke up from passing out due to the blood loss. Looking at the bite mark, he saw huge leaves on it. Damn, he really did mean leaves. He thought as he look around. Hearing pawsteps from the nearby bush, he smelt ron and a dead bird. His eyes widened as he saw that ron had a quail which he toss to him. Wagging his tail, he took one bite and offer some of it to ron as thanks. He shook his head as he climb a tree branch and lay on it like a cat. Shrugging he finished it quickly and slowly got up.
"Wouldn't move if I was you. What the rush? your friend will stay in the hospital for at least a night, and your sis already knows about you so relax. Nearly died and about to reopen the newly healed wound." Ron eyes was closed as he talked.
"Do you know you sound like a snobby rich guy. Really hate that type of voice. It...really grind on my nerves. Unless that a way to fit in." He stop and lay back down after his side begin to hurt again.
"Is that the way you ask how old I am? Heh guess you got me. Was born in....well you will call it zermatt. That what meats are calling it now. It's in Switzerland. Yes there is a hidden werewolf village there. Or was. Not so sure since it been years when I left. They probably moved since there are way too many meats. But knowing my old alpha, he would never leave switzerland. America isn't too bad but not good with us. There is a ton of hunters here while in other places you might see one or two. If I was you, might consider leaving. Just a thought. Btw it not my real voice. Spent too much time in hollywood and around rich people. Got to study others to blend in."
As he talked, sandy notice that his voice went from rich snobby to something appealing and soft. Ah so this is what he truly sound like with his guards down. His ears twitch as he closes his eyes, noticing that there seem to be a bit of an accent there as well.
"wait you are from switzerland? Heard it was beautiful, despite the coldness cuz it does have mountains." his eyes snap open, staring into the dark forest. "Out of all the countries, i want to move there. But the chances of doing that is slim to none." His ears droop as he lay his head on his forepaws. He jump as a cold nose touch his side, moving the leaves. Ron has to teach him how to move silently. Didn't even hear him get off his branch. He stiffen as he felt his tongue licking the bite marks.
"It all healed. We do heal very quickly. Might be stiff and there will be a bruise but it too will fade in time. We can talk more in the lessons to come. Not like you don't know where my den is." His voice never change back to what it was. Guess he wasn't the only one with trust issues. He watch as ron leave, wondering if he should follow him. He may not know much about him, but he can figure out that he might be lonely. Wolves are social creatures after all so it made sense to him that werewolves are the same way. Slowly getting up, he walk to the tree that he put extra clothes in. Looking at it, he heard his wolf whine in his mind. He sighs as he turn away to follow ron. Just this once, he thought to himself as he found him in a small cave that was covered by bushes.
" Welcome to my den. Tracking is getting a lot better, since I confused my scent through river and bear territory. Glad that you are letting your wolf help you. Feeling that completeness that I been telling you. You look confused. Like walking in a dream wasn't it?" Ron walk out of the bushes and sat down. Sandy shook his head, pawing at his face and whine a bit. "Don't fight it. your wolf only want your survival. It why you didn't feel it taking over. Only took over to get you through without getting into fights." He went up to sandy and lick his snout in comfort. Sighing, he let ron lead him into his den, even to his sleeping area and lay beside him. "I don't like losing control." "It going to be ok. Being bitten isn't anything like being born. I grew up with my wolf, knowing that we are one. That is what you need to learn. You got the shifting down though. But still moving like a human in wolf form." Sandy fell asleep, listening to ron. It makes sense but at the same time, his wolf tried to eat his sister. Now he can't even stay in the same room cuz he can smell her fear. Even though he control it, he knew he can slip. Like he just did. He feel ron body warmth, his wolf relaxing cuz of it. Guess he was right. wolves are pack animals and werewolves are the same.
A cold nose on his paw pad woke him out of a deep slumber. Yawning, he rise up and shook out his fur. Ron grin as he lead the way out, his tail wagging as he does so. Damn this guy must be an early bird. Can't stand so much joy in the morning. Poking his nose out, he flinch as the sun shone on his eyes. "Remember everything I taught you about hunting. also thanks for staying with me last night." Ron look back to see him walk out, blinking his eyes. Sandy sat down and use his paws to wipe his eyes. "your welcome. thank you for helping me understand my wolf." "Understanding is not what I would call it. Knowing that it is nothing to fear is what I did." Ron wink as he wait for sandy to walk beside him. They walk through a small creek, jumping on the rocks to the other side. Sandy stop, his ears twitching as he heard a large animal nearby. Sniffing the air, he was shock at the nasty scent. Suddenly ron push him into a bush, putting his paw on his snout as a way to keep him quiet. Out step a grizzly bear, who lazily look around before moving on. Ron held up a paw, as if to say wait before getting out. "Did you think we was the only predators around?" ron whisper as he got out of the bush,shaking out his fur. Sandy tip toe out of the bush, his ears flatten to the side of his head. "of course not. but wasn't expecting a bear around here." He also shook out his fur, perking his ears up to catch the sound of the bear. A scratching sound like wood and fur rubbing together enter his ears. "Bear is busy scratching it back." He look at ron, seeing him watching him. "glad to see you practicing your wolf skills. Is it getting easier?"
"A bit. though being out there with all the noise, gives me a headache. Trying to focus like you say but it is hard. Remember I was hard of hearing before this." Ron shrug and begin walking. "practice does make perfect. And remember I said that you got a long road ahead of you." Sandy tail wag a bit as he caught up to him. After an hour, sandy smelt his scent around the tree where he put his clothes. Ron nodded at him before leaving.
Now was the most painful part of being a werewolf. The shifting takes a long time and he hate being naked out in the open. Sighing deeply, he closed his eyes and focus on his human shape. He groans as his bones begin snapping back to human shape. Tears came to his eyes as his feet,hands formed from his claws. He felt the itchiness as the fur went into his skin, leaving normal hair in it wake. he scream as his face shrink and rearranged to human form, his teeth shifting, turning dull. His head begin to ache as his senses turn a bit dull. He closes his eyes, knowing that when he opens them, the shift will be over. In his mind, he went over his body. He wiggle his fingers and toes, smiling as he felt them. He shivers as he felt the wind on his body, sighing softly cuz he miss the warmth the fur gives. Getting up quickly he open his eyes and check his ears and head. yup fully human, he thought as he begin to dress, putting on jean shorts, a grey t-shirt and grey running shoes. damn, he forgot about boxers again. Looking around, he begin to jog towards the hiking path. It times like this that he wish he can carry his cell phone and call his sis to pick him up. As if she would answer a call from the monster who try to eat her. Sniffing around, he can smell the people who love to hike the trail in the morning. His senses was still sharper than humans, though not as sharp as it should be. It was weird, thinking of humans as other. Feels so lonely but then again when did he ever fit in society? He saw the streets that the path leads and stop, catching his breath. Well at least he got more endurance than his chubby body will have others believe. Now was time to visit zamas, if the hospital was accepting visitors at whatever the time was. He walk to the sidewalk, scaring a poor guy who was waiting for a bus. After apologizing and asking for the time, he walk towards the other side of the street. Going to be hours before he can visit so might as well head home.
Knowing how his sister is, he waited for her to leave for work before walking up the back stairs. One of these days, she might start locking the back door. He sigh in relief as the door open, then close and lock it as the alarm turn on. He don't know how but she always timed it when he gets back. Suddenly weary, he went to his room and collapse on the bed. Thank goodness that he doesn't have work til next week. Told Ariel that he can come in as soon as the cast is open but being the kind boss he is, told him to take another week to get used to his leg again. He smiled as he fell asleep, if only he knew. His phone alarm set off, waking him from a peaceful dream. Snapping awake, he got ready to visit zamas. Looking in the mirror he sighs deeply. Zamas life is going to change and it was his fault. Least he can do is help her through her first shift. He clenches his fist tightly, growling loud in his throat as he watches his eyes change to yellow. Why is he so angry? Shaking his head, he calm down before leaving, watching his eyes turn back to their normal hazel brown. Walking out, he hope he can keep control of his wolf. After all he is going in a place that smells of death and blood. Not to mention that his friend mom left a message on his phone to tell him what he already knows.
Standing outside the hospital, he feels his wolf becoming nervous, becoming like an itchness on his skin. Easy he murmurs to himself, rubbing his arms to calm the wolf as he walks inside. Checking his phone, he went straight to zamas room. That when the hairs on the back of his neck stood up. He walk in and saw her on the bed with a cast on her leg. The doctor tending her seem familiar. Zamas noticed him first.
"Hey Sandy! You are up and walking now. Seem we switch places. Steve said I would be back on my feet in three days if I'm lucky." She gave him a nervous grin as she point to her cast. He smiled back without taking his eyes off the doctor back. He can see the doctor bracing himself before turning around. They lock eyes and he can hear a faint growling sound. Took him a minute to realize it was from himself, while the doctor gave a smile showing teeth. Out of the corner of his eyes he can see zamas looking confused, watching both of them. Steve excused himself and as he walk pass sandy, he whisper in his ear.
"We need to talk. Tonight." Sandy just follow his movement with a glare, though he gave a tiny nod as he left.
"What the fuck was that about?! Never seen you glare like that before. And was that growling I heard? Do you know him? Thought a fight was about to break out and I got so nervous. Like I was in a room with two predators." Zamas said with her voice raising a bit. He shook his head as he sat besides her. He gave her a hug, being careful of her leg. " I will explain on the third night. Everything. Just get better and I'm so sorry." He couldn't stop his voice from cracking on the last word as he got up and gave her a sad smile. He walk out without looking back, knowing that she would demand answers, but he knew he didn't have the heart to answer. Not til she survive the change. It was nice to see that Julie,Ariel, Dallas and Joe signed her cast. It one of the reasons why he loved his job at stop and shop. His coworkers do care about each other. Walking outside, he sniff and found steve scent trail.
"Need more training if you just noticed my scent trail. Glad you survived the shift. So what forest do you go to?" Sandy jump as he heard steve voice from behind him. Sandy growled, "Could have told me! Warn me! You knew but didn't say a word!...." He mumbled as steve quickly covered his mouth. Yeah that show was terrible for killing that guy. sorry my friend. didn't want to spoil it." Sandy eyes turn yellow til he saw other people around. Breathing deeply, he close his eyes. He let him go after seeing him calm down. "Text me so we can meet up. " Sandy handed him his phone. He watch as he did so and walk back into the building. So wasn't his day today. Got to find out how to make sure zamas survive too. He went to the library and went to the fiction book section. After hours of searching, he growl as he couldn't find anything on what he wants to know. All werewolves books was mostly romance or pack structure or horror themes. He could ask ron but he knows he should try to stand on his own feet. After all ron isn't going to be around forever. Sighing deeply, he got up from the computer and walk outside, shock that it was close to night. Sniffing, he felt the hairs on the back of his neck stood up.
"So you been bitten? Wonder why anyone would waste the gift on you?" A toneless voice whispers. "Watch yourself dog. We don't need dumb mutts around here." Turning around he saw a guy wearing overalls and a hard hat. He shove past sandy with a growl. Sandy growl back as the guy turn the corner. So there are some werewolves that are construction workers. Guess there are some who hate those who were bitten. Boy is he learning so much about the hidden world beneath the humans. Walking back to the hospital, he saw zamas outside smiling wide. "They said I can go home tonight! It's weird but my leg doesn't hurt that bad." She said with a small squeal of delight. "That is great news." Sandy replied with a small grin. As they was walking down the busy street to the bus stop, he noticed the scents of werewolves around. Though he didn't look at them, he did noticed them averting their eyes and walking faster past him. He was glad zamas was busy trying to walk instead of noticing. After helping zamas to her room, he sat down in a chair as she laid on her bed.
"Finally home!. Thought the bus rides will never end. So are you ever going to tell me why it seem like everyone are scared of you? I seen people averting their eyes like you are a celebrity." Sandy shook his head as he got up to sit next to her. How on earth was he going to even start this conversation. Suddenly he was push to the side and look at zamas. She grin at him, and said," you was in your head again. I know that look. You look like you are about to tell me bad news but don't know how to tell me. Like when you broke my charger...by sitting on it by accident." She begin to laugh. All he can manage was a weak chuckle.
"Umm this is going to sound crazy. But...you are going to change three days from now. I been through it. You feel normal now. But on day two you are going to feel very sick. Going to hit like the worst case of the flu and you will hallucinate." he was looking at his hands while speaking and look up to see her expression. Ugh he so wasn't good at reading expressions but she is listening. She was looking at him at least and not freaking out so it seem to be going well. Clearing his throat, he continued. " On the third day you will feel good again. Better than good, as if you never been sick. Then at midnight you will....change. Look I'm just going to say it. Werewolves are real. That why there been so much weirdness." He sighs deeply as he rub the back of his neck. He look at her and sees her mouth in a disapproving line.
"Werewolves. Nice joke. Clever too. And the way you sold it too. So serious, never heard you that serious. On the second day you will get seriously ill." she imitated his tone, even deepening her voice to do so. He just shook his head, letting her know he was serious. He should have known that she wouldn't believe him, no one would. Hell he wouldn't have believe it til he shifted. wait, maybe on the third day he can show her. he felt her hand on his forehead, snapping him out of his thoughts. "Z, I'm not sick. I can show you before midnight on the third day. There a full moon which makes it easier to shift. Plus it would be your first time shifting, as if you got a choice." He gently pat her hand as he lay it back on her leg. He gave a wave as he left the house and begin calling steve while walking towards the forest. After leaving a message, telling him to meet him in the forest near a small meadow tonight. He sighs, knowing zamas isn't going to like her special meadow being used but it the only close meadow that he knew everyone can find. The smell of flowers is very nice in such a damp forest. He then call his sis to let her know that he won't be home tonight as he got business to take care of. His sis just let him know that the back door will be lock since she is having her bike gang meeting tonight. Most of the time he forgets that she is part of a motorcycle gang. Despite the tron bike in the shed on the backyard. Well that was done so guess he got to head to the forest and shift. Sniffing around, he noticed a perfume scent and was surprise to see a nurse coming towards him.
"Hello. I saw that you knew dr.steve so was wondering how." His eyes widened as he realized that this nurse was a stalker. He never thought that he would run into someone like that in his life. Narrowing his eyes, he took note of her features just in case. Her straight black hair, her thin eyebrows and her green eyes as well as her scent was now in his memory. Now she look disturbed, an expression he gotten used to in his life. His mom always said he was too quiet. Maybe he can scare her off but nah, that would be too mean.
"He my doctor. But you should already know this. well see ya" He replied as he walk passed her to continue on his way. She sighs loudly as she turn to walk away. He watches her to make sure that she wasn't following anymore and made it to the forest after walking for a few hours. He forgets that he walks a bit faster than humans and that zamas live a few hours close to the forest. This wasn't the only forest and he didn't know the name but it was one of the hiking trails near brighton. In fact he should look it up on his phone. huh. dr paul dudley bike path. Looks so small on the map though he knows it much bigger. With the charles river on one side and the other being a deep forest. And those who live in the forest know all the hidden gems that humans can never find. He chuckles to himself as he realize that now he was the one that can send bad people running away at night. He stop and turn around as steve step out from the bushes. Damn this guy is quick. Unless he was closer than he thought.
"Got your message. sorry about nicole. Kept trying to stop her from following me but she is just....ugh. Anyway what is this I hear about you revealing us?" his tone went from irritated to slow anger. Sandy took a step forward at the same time steve does. He doesn't care that steve is older and can kick his ass. It time for this dumb rule about those who were bitten to not know anything to end. He saw steve eyes widened, as if he thought he would back down due to him being older and more experience. But no, he knows how to deal with bullies, having dealt with them his own life.
"Zamas is my friend and since there is no cure, she needs to be prepared. But she didn't believe me so need your help to make sure she lives. Sorry to break one rule,which isn't breaking it cuz she is going to be one of us as you already know." He start to pace, needing to do something. Steve begin to walk deeper into the forest, gesturing for him to follow. He followed, wondering what is it he wanted to say.
"I understand that from reading your file that you are a transman. technology did progress so greatly that there are no scars and all parts do work. It is amazing. So of course you hate to keep secrets from someone who is very close to you." Sandy mouth drop open and his eyes widen as he stop walking. What is he up to? What does any of this have to do with saving his friend? He notice steve sly grin as he watches his reactions. Despite his boldness, he does like steve and the way he just clears the air. Sandy ran up as he kept walking. He kept walking til he reach a small clearing. The clearing was hidden beneath bushes that you can't see over. People can sit and they would be completely hidden til you walk in. "I planted those bushes myself. Sit on a rock. I shape them to be natural chairs. I'm going to cook a little food" Steve pointed to two rocks that he didn't even notice. Sandy sat down and sighs. Love to walk but not this much. He noticed that there was also a little flying pan where steve was cooking something.
"This is a nice place here. Is this where you go for the full moon? I often go to the south side cuz north is where the wolves who bit me live. Then there another pack towards the east side. I saw them patrolling the border. Eastern type wolves. They seem to be new as I used to go to that side for hunts. Anyway what are you going to say? Or is this like a last meal type of deal?" Steve look back at him and gave a small chuckle. Finishing up the food, he handed sandy a small plate made out of bark. On it was a fried piece of meat that sandy can't recognize but smell good. He watch steve eat it before taking a bite. It was tough, yet chewy. And his wolf seem to love it. After finishing it, he looks at steve. "thx for the food. So are you going to help me keep my friend alive?" Steve finished before responding. "I'm supposed to keep the rogues out. They are the ones attacking people but seem you know more than I do. My job doesn't give me enough time to deal with them. Not to mention that I'm only one wolf. One vs a pack is death. Yes I will help you with your friend. You are going to need me for tomorrow. I'm shock that you got out of the sickness without going insane. It happens because our wolves are reaching out for others of our kind. We are social creatures you know. But somehow..alone you survived. If you have any questions, I be glad to answer them. It is nice to meet another of my kind that doesn't want to fight. So can we run together someday? After your friend recover?"
Sandy stood up and offered his hand. With a small grin he replied, "it's a deal. It is nice knowing that I can have a normal life despite being a werewolf. I got many questions. But maybe it be better to ask them when zamas joined us. The answers is what we both need to hear." He watch as steve shook his hand and grin wide. Yup werewolves are very social people, sandy thought as he begin to walk towards his place in the forest.
Putting his clothes in the tree hole, he start to shift so he can sleep without incident. He loves shifting to wolf cuz he feels how powerful he is in this form. He can stand the pain as well. Closing his eyes he feels the changes and clinch his teeth against the pain, knowing it be faster than last time. He can feel the bones changing and kneel on the ground as his hands and feet change to paws. He growls as the last changes was made. Shaking out his fur, he look at himself and saw the smooth furry shape of a wolf back and tail. Stretching, he dug a small hole under a bush to lay in and curl in to sleep. He made sure to keep his tree in sight while picking the place to sleep and he mark around the area to make sure others know this place was claimed. It was a small area, enough for one wolf to live in peace. If he lived here like ron lived. Sometimes he thinks about that. He can survived only in wolf form, never having to worry about money or anything again. His tail tip wag a bit as he thinks of the freedom of that life. But then two faces flash in his mind, his best and only friend and his sister. Yea he can't leave them. It not right, no matter how scared sharon was of him, he can protect her. Zamas can now protect herself, if she survive. He fell asleep, dreaming about running with zamas, ron and steve. Waking up, he shift back and went to zamas house. That when he heard the screaming. Oh no it started. He remember his sister telling him how he scream when he was sick. It was caused by the terrible nightmares and hallucinations. Looking around he noticed that he was the only one who can hear it. Everyone was just walking as normal so it something only werewolves can hear. Suddenly steve push through, holding a large bag. "what are you standing around for? let go so she won't come out insane." Sandy walk up and knock on the door, pushing steve aside. "Kat i got a doctor for zamas. He can help her!" he said while knocking. The door flew open and kat let them in. "She is burning up. Seems to be screaming but no sound coming out. also speaking gibberish too." Steve gave her a pat on the shoulder as he held up his bag. "leave it to me. need sandy to help me but leave us alone to do our work.Lead the way sandy." He just nodded as he led steve to her room. He cringe as he saw her. She was sweaty, her nose was running and she was shivering. Steve open the bag and pull out a lot of ice packs.
"Here put these on her. I must focus on keeping her sane." He then sat on a chair next to her and closed his eyes. Sandy put one on her forehead, two on her legs and held her left hand. He begin to whisper to her comforting words. They sat there til steve opens his eyes. "That was close. She nearly lose her mind to her wolf but we made it just in time. She will be ok.call me so we can make sure that she survive the shift." He grab the ice packs and put them back in his bags. Sandy just nodded as he kept watching over zamas. He heard steve leave and the front door closing. He knows that steve said she be ok, but she was so still. He watch her start to wake up. "Zamas? are you ok?" sandy voice crack a bit as he saw her eyes opening. "Sandy? what are you doing here? Sorry I didn't believe you. about being sick." She gave a loud cough before closing her eyes again. "I let you rest and see you tomorrow." He said as he got up and left her room. Kat gave him a grin as she held out a plate of food. "You can stay the night. I know how you get.Eat, rest and I be sure to wake you when she is up." He smiled as he sat at the table and ate the BBQ chicken and rice. Looking at the clock he was surprised that it was midnight. Was they really here for that long? Well he can call sharon tomorrow. or well guess it is today. Later today.ugh he must be more tired than he thought. He went to the sofa and lay on it, falling asleep.
Hearing a soft voice in his head, he open one eye to see the sun rising out the window. Oh right, full moon night. It was the three nights that his wolf inside gets so hyper, leaving him so annoyed and growly. He knows that zamas will be feeling the complete opposite. She wouldn't understand where her energy is coming from...til tonight. letting out a yawn he can feel the moon path even though it was morning. It was like a itchiness in his skin. Well he wasn't going back to sleep feeling like this so time to get up. he thought as he stretch and sat up. Zamas face suddenly appeared in front of him. "Sandy! I feel so amazing! I don't get why yesterday I was so sick and today I feel like I can run a marathon! By the way I took off my cast. My leg all better!" At this she show her leg to him. The skin show signs where the cast was but there was no injuries. The same way his bite disappeared. He text sharon to remind her about tonight and grin at his overzealous friend. He can't help but feel the same way. Knowing it was cuz he finally got another werewolf who will run with him. Is this how puppies feel when they get excited? He text steve to let him know that she is ready and to meet them later tonight.
"I will wait while you get ready. Let go show everyone that you are ok. I'm sure julie,ariel, joe and dallas is working today." He checked his phone and saw that it was 7 am. Was about to say more when he saw her already in the bathroom. He surf the web while waiting on his phone. He plug it in using zamas spare charger and kept his wolf from emerging so early. Zamas look closely at him when she got out as he was sweating a lot. assuring her that he was fine, she went to her room to get dressed. Easy wolf. we will shift at midnight. he whispered to himself. He begin to pace til it was finally time to go. She was wearing a black shorts and a t shirt with goku on it. Ready?" He winces as he heard the harshness of his voice. He saw her eyes widen in shock as he never gets angry in front of her.
"yea let go. what's wrong?" She look back at him with concern while leading the way.
"It's nothing. Tonight is the night. remember? It makes me more moody. Sorry I didn't mean for it to sound as it did." He said with a soft murmur.
He smile as she pat his back. He knows that she still don't believe him but she supports him. No matter how crazy he sounds.As they walk over the bridge and look down at the abandoned warehouse that been standing there forever it seems. They saw some construction guys working on the ground with their machines and just kept walking to Stop and shop. Sandy was keeping a close eye on zamas and saw her nose flared as it caught the scents in the store. She then winces as her hearing goes from wolf to human and back. He held up cotton balls that he saw on her table. He gave her a sly grin as he saw ariel behind the customer service desk. He had jet black hair with friendly dark brown eyes. He was wearing the store shirt as he rang up a customer order. Been a while since he been back but saw how ariel look so different. Or was it his wolf senses acting up again? he wondered as he walk towards him.
"Ariel! how you been? you look busy as always. Told you I can come in much earlier. Zamas leg is better too. The doc took it off." He said as he lean against the counter.
"Sandy. You do look much better. Happier. Guess those extra days off did you good. I put you both on schedule for next week. It is saturday so see ya monday" He gave his grin that sandy missed seeing. Though he would never say that to him. Not to mention his wolf saw it as a threat and wanted to challenge ariel. Thank goodness for his control. Looking around he saw zamas chatting to a blonde hair woman and a dirty blonde hair teenager. He grin as he saw how animatedly they was talking to each other. Good thing that it was slowing down, there was basically no customers around.
"So what are you guys going to do? Julie and joe been worried about you. You just missed dallas. I'll let him know that you guys are ok now." Ariel said as he also watch zamas talking.
"oh i don't know. was going to see if flounder and sebastien know that you are here." He chuckled as he avoided ariel friendly arm punch.
"Ha ha very funny." he stick his tongue out as zamas came towards them.
"Nice ariel. so mature." she said as she came up, rolling her eyes at him. "Julie about to leave as well. Going to shop for a bit. get snacks for tonight. Not what you thinking ariel." She stuck her own tongue out as she left.
"Well see ya ariel. Going to talk to joe." Sandy gave a small wave as he left him looking confused. Walking towards joe, he saw how happy he seem to be. Joe wave at him as he saw him coming.
"Sandy what up? glad that both you and zamas seem to be fine. I'm curious on how fast you both healed, like that not possible. But whatever." Joe look at him with suspicion before shrugging his shoulders.
"Nothing much. just about to walk in the forest with zamas. Though far away from where we got bit. Don't walk in the north side of the forest. or the east. In fact just stay on the hiking path." He reply with a serious expression staring straight into joe blue eyes, making sure he knew that he wasn't kidding.
joe nodded as a customer show up. Sandy smile as he saw zamas at the self scan. "Bye joe. Ariel." He said as he wave before joining up with zamas.
"by the way thx for the cotton balls. My hearing seem to go up and down. Driving me crazy." She whisper to him as he stood beside her,collecting her bag. He was surprise to see meat, looking at her as she grin.
"well you still believe about the shifting tonight. so decided to be prepared." She gave a friendly elbow to his side as they walk out the door.
"Boy are you going to be in pain tonight. Just letting you know. The Turn isn't in one go. it comes and goes. body aches, pain inside. All I'm saying is it going to get nasty. But you need to stay awake for it all. At least that what steve told me. Let just get you to the meadow. and wait til midnight. Going to be a long night." Sandy look sideways at zamas as they continue to walk into the forest.
Guessing that she is just going along til it happens, he winces internally. Reaching their meadow, he look around, wondering if steve made it yet. He grin as he got an idea. Should have thought of this sooner. He can shift, show her before her shifting takes place. But first got to wait for the sun to go down. Good thing he got a card pack so they can play card games while they wait. Sitting down, he pull the cards from his pocket. "Saw these in the living room. Want to play spades? my mom taught me when I was younger." Zamas grin as she nodded.
After hours of playing spade, matching cards, and go fish, sandy saw the sun setting. Finally! He thought, it nearly time. While playing he was watching zamas for signs of shifting. She winces when her hearing act up and look around as if she hears a voice. He watches as she scratches her arms, like wanting to claw her skin off. though every time she sees him looking, she acts normal. Her eyes was flashing yellow as well. Standing up quickly, he hears pawsteps, stepping close to them. He growls softly as a silver wolf with blue eyes appeared. He noticed that the scent was steve and that he had red front paws.
"Hey doctor steve. So that what your wolf form looks like. was wondering how you look." Steve open his mouth and actually talked. Or to him it sounded like words. Maybe werewolves understand each other in either form.
"Sandy. Zamas. I'm sure she still doesn't believe despite me talking. And yes all werewolves can understand each other. But to meat, we are barking and making wolf noises. Except when we are in human form. you are going to look crazy talking to me." His tail wag a bit as he look at them both.
Zamas eyes widened. "Sandy. wolf just talk and sound like my doctor.You was telling the truth?"
Without answering, sandy begin to strip. He took off his shirt and nodded at steve. Steve nodded back,letting him know his idea was ok by him. He didn't need to focus this time with the wolf so close and see zamas peeking through her hands. This was the first time he even thought about controlling the shift with his upper body. The fur was the first to appear, sliding along his body like a wave. He kept his eyes on zamas, seeing her mouth dropping open as the tail appeared. His nails lengthen and he rush to unzip his pants and shoes. He saw her blush as she quickly look down and away. There was no need for modesty anymore, he thought as he fell forward on all fours. He whines as his mouth changed into a snout and the fangs grew in. He really hate the mouth parts. Always leave his jaws aching. Looking up, he did a wolfish grin as the shift completes.
"Believe me now?" Zamas sat down on the chair nodding in shock. He shook out his fur. So now she believes. It isn't midnight yet but he wag his tail, knowing with two werewolves, her chances of surviving is high. He sat next to her, putting a huge paw on her knee. She reach out and place a hand on his head, feeling his fur. She scratch behind his ear, loving the fact that his tail was thumping on the ground. He saw steve grinning and he growl softly at him. Suddenly she groans loud in pain and he saw some of her hands nails starting to turn into claws but then it stop. Breathing heavily, he watch her look at her hand as it started again.
"Don't fight it! Fighting it does no good. Just let it go. Stay awake. Comes and goes but you will be ok." He bark at her, hoping she can hear him through the pain. He whines a bit as he watch her body begin to shift and go back. He look at steve, seeing him nod at the advice he was giving.
"might want to remove your clothes unless you want to go home naked." Steve said in a matter of fact tone. "Meanwhile I put up a shield of silence. one of the so call magic of our kind. so that your screams don't attract meat attention. It also helps that this meadow is so out of the way, so I don't have to also use terror magic too. It why I'm not moving."
Magic? Werewolves got magic? sandy look down at his paws. All the books only mention werewolves as being mostly physical fighters, able to endure a shit ton before going down. He look at zamas and saw her shaking a bit as she begin to take off her clothes. Turning around, he saw steve doing the same thing out of the corner of his eye. So don't need to be completely still to work the magic. He thought to himself. Bet you just need to stay in the area. How big a circle can you make? What the terror magic? Got so many questions now but knew not to ask til zamas shift is done. Looking up he saw the moon through the trees and realize it has to be close to midnight now. Hope she won't get too mad if he turn around but he want to make sure she was still awake. Turning around, he saw her body shape turning into wolf while still having human skin. Even her face begin having a snout though it look shorter than his own. She was screaming and groaning in pain which was to be expected. He went close, kneeling close to her, trying to lend his strength so she can stay awake. Her eyes went to him, tears welling in them as the fur came in, and her wolf form emerges. She laid down, closing her eyes and panting heavily. He look her over, marveling at her form. She had a black stripe that separates the top and bottom half of her body. Her underbelly, and under her tail was pale. Her fur seem to have two layers. Which makes sense cuz of her hair color, which was brown with blonde highlights. Like jason, she seem to be a timber wolf. He manage to see her eyes as yellow before she closed them. Poking his nose at her side, licking her face, he rouse her from the shift exhaustion.
"Congrats, you made it. Get up, let go for a run. All three of us." He begin bouncing around her, his tail wagging fast. Steve grin as he stretch his body. He watch as zamas struggle to get up, sitting down and looking at her body, well what she could see. She look at both sandy and steve, whining loud at them.
"She is submissive. Interesting. Already I feel what you are feeling sandy. That instinct to protect. Go run with her. I will be here, eating this meat." Steve gave a wolfish grin to him.
He rolled his eyes as he poke his nose at zamas side again. He then run forward and stop, wagging his tail. Zamas gave a bit of a nervous bark before standing up and walking towards him. He knows that the wolf was in control mostly with her human mind as a rider. That how it was for him the first shift. At least she still got her mind, which he can tell by the too human like glances she throw his way. He walk around her, snapping at her leg to tell her to run. He ran ahead fast, hearing her pawsteps behind him. Giving a playful bark he begin to zigzag between the trees, just having fun. Just relax he was trying to tell her, it's not so bad. He stop as he reach a small meadow. Kneeling down he waited, knowing that he lead her to this far away meadow for a reason. Looking sideways, he saw her do the same thing. He waited, watching her ears twitch as the hoofsteps came closer. He shook his head to tell her to go around so they can attack on both sides when the deer appears. He watch this place before, noticing how the deers seem to come at night instead of the day. Guess deers are smart to know that wolves do attack mostly during the day. But what they wouldn't know is that werewolves are a thing. Or do normal wolves hunt at night? Was that hyenas? He needs to research wolves more than he did. He lower his body down more as the deer step out of the forest, looking around before it begin to eat. It was a huge buck, with large antlers that gave him pause. If he was alone, he would just pass on this kill but now that zamas was here, he can at least try to bring this down. Twitching his ear, he signal for zamas to go to the deer side while he went to the front. He stood up, keeping the deer attention on him. The deer begin to stomp it hoof, about to charge when zamas lunge at it, clawing at it side, leaving huge claw marks. He growl loud as he joined in, aiming for it throat, tasting the blood as it finally stop moving. Letting it go, he lick zamas face and begin to eat. He stop and bark at zamas to join him, knowing that packs never eat til the alpha is done. His wolf mind was so satisfied and protective of his new pack member. Pack of two, since ron was a loner and steve just want to run. After eating their full, he led her to the river to wash the blood off. He lay down, smiling with his tongue lolling out. He watch zamas staring at her reflection, knowing that this was the first time she can see her full body. She wag her tail and bark happily as she walk towards him. Inside he breathe a sigh of relief. So glad she was able to accept the fact that she is a werewolf. Yawning he begin to stand up so they can head back. Looking at her, he was surprise that she had a small bone in her mouth to carry back. Rolling his eyes, he begin to run back, smiling as he saw her keeping up with the bone. She look so funny with that bone in her mouth. Guess she wanted a souvenir of her first hunt. After reaching the meadow he look around, seeing that steve was gone. Without warning he went to a tree and mark it, knowing how nasty it looks to zamas. He can't stop when his instincts tell him to do something. After going around a circle, making a small border of zamas meadow, he laid down, curling himself in a ball. It been such a long day and now he can sleep. He felt zamas fur brush his as she lay next to him, raising his head he saw her sleeping with the bone in her front paws. He closed his eyes and fell asleep as well, for once his insomnia not stopping him.
End of chapter 3.