Nightmares were becoming regular for me. It had been 2 months and I still hadn't found the King of Giants. I knew he was in the cave but I just couldn't see him. We had driven out every last troll, ogre and now we only needed this king out of Australia before we went to war with the vampires.
Deep breath, I smell him. Exhale, I know that he is there I smell him. Deep breath, close my eyes and try to hear him breathing. Exhale, I say, "Fee Fi Foe fum-fum, I smell the blood of a dumb-dumb." This should have been more than enough to let him know we found them.
I heard a rattle of rocks, so I continue to bait them. The Giant King, his guard and his mate. "Green giant, wait looks 50 shades of stupid, I mean gray.", this causes more movement." I am laughing on the inside. A little more should do it, "How should I talk to this dumb giant? I can't use big words, he wouldn't understand them."
Giants aren't very smart so it doesn't take much to get them mad. I decide to try one more thing, "This giant king has the ugliest mate ever. She is tall, skinny and ugly. Man, I can't wait to kill this ugly bitch." That did the trick! He started to stand, she was moving more now, and the guard was bending into an awkward shape. Kuro melded with me and we were invincible in battle.
This was a hellish battle, complicated and hard to find the kill spots. This one was about 10 feet taller and he used any means to win. The mate joined in the battle but only because she was hungry. The guard was the smallest of the 3 so he was a little faster. The problem was the water had risen and I had to fight 3 of them.
The water was holding me back because it was starting to climb up my legs, getting deeper and deeper. The guard would stomp the water making it splash so I couldn't see. The female then tried to punch me or kick me. I tried to use her stupidity to my advantage by guiding her punches into her mate. The King was having to stop everything he was doing to dodge her hits.
This was taking more time because they were all over the coastal volcano. They were hindering each other but they were not falling. I had cut their ankles all up but nothing. The water was a green color but still they stood. I have to do something or this could end badly. I start to sing as I fight. It was totally random...
Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise
Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Kicking your can all over the place, singin'
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you
Buddy, you're a young man, hard man
Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday
You got blood on your face, you big disgrace
Waving your banner all over the place
We will, we will rock you, sing it!
We will, we will rock you, yeah
Buddy, you're an old man, poor man
Pleading with your eyes, gonna get you some peace someday
You got mud on your face, big disgrace
Somebody better put you back into your place, do it!
We will, we will rock you, yeah, yeah, come on
We will, we will rock you, alright, louder!
We will, we will rock you, one more time
We will, we will rock you
Yeah
This was exactly what I needed. They were not sure what was going on. They were looking at each other confused. I severed the arm of the guard. I was hoping he would fall in a panic, however he did not. I started to think of my own childhood memories of fighting with my father for dominance. I don't know why but my mind immediately goes to the hot battles we would have. I think about grappling with him and I remember that I had to use my snake to take him down because he was bigger than me. "Wrap around his wounded legs and he will fall in the water. I think he will drown.", I mind link Griffin.
Griffin took over and swam down to the guards legs. Wrapping his body around the legs and down the guard went. It took less time for him to drown than a human but I was very worried about Griffin. I knew he was fine in the water and was even faster. The problem was under water. How long could he hold his breath?
"Stop! If I get in trouble I could just shift to you or Declan. ", Griffin told me. "Ok! Ok!, I just tend to be protective, so sue me Grif.", I reply. The female was frailing her arms about trying to help her mate. She looks hilarious but I don't like her swatting at me like a fly. She would have to wait because the King was going to kill me if I didn't get him first. She was annoying but I could use the King against her.
The guard sank to the ocean floor, shifting I stood to strike the King. I took off his left hand on the first strike. He started screaming. It was horrid. The sound was the worst thing I have ever heard. Like a cross between a emu, llama and a hyena. It was deep like the emu but it was fast like the llama. Almost like the growl of the hyena.
If I could just stop him from his swatting like attack on me then I think I will be successful. The King was pissed I hurt him. He swung his sword toward me. I jumped out of the way at the last minute. His sword buried deep in his mate. He had almost cut her in half. He screamed out, "NO!"
I feel sad for him. "If you had just left Australia or not joined the vampires she would still be alive.", I tell him. Then I cut off his head. I cut off her head as well to guarantee she was dead. I get out of the cave before it fills with water. I wanted nothing more than to hold my Clementine.
After watching the giant mates die together it tore on my heart because I killed them but more than that because I don't have my mate yet. I know Clementine is my mate we just can't mate until she comes of age. At least now she is starting to feel the pull towards me. I love her so much that it causes me pain to withhold myself from her.
When I return home I go take a shower in our room but she isn't there. She must have gone home. It makes me sad not to find her waiting for me. The hot water runs down my body relaxing the tired muscles. The towel feels soft and I can smell Clem on it. She must have helped with the laundry.
I dress in a pair of boxers and get into bed. I smell her before I hear the door open downstairs. I hear her feet running up to my room. The door crashes open and she jumps on top of me kissing my face all over. "Clem, babe are you ok?", I ask. "Yes, I'm great, now that you're home. I missed you Russell. I am feeling the pull more now and it feels amazing. My skin even tingles when you touch me. I missed our baths. I missed eating together. I missed the cuddles as we sleep. I just need you close.", she says. I have been waiting for this.
Summer is over and fall is just beginning. Her birthday is so close. I need to talk to her about the heat but I'm nervous. "Clem?", I broach cautiously. "Uh huh.", she looks up so innocent. "Honey has your mom talked to you about heat?", I ask. "Yeah, she said that most shewolves go into heat the first year of mating. Why?", she explains her knowledge.
"Clem I met you almost a year ago. When we get married and I mark you....you will probably go into heat. I just need to know if you want a pup right away? If you go into heat I need to be ready with contraception.", I say. She looks at me before hugging me. "Yes, I want your pup at my first heat if the Moon Goddess wills it.", her answer makes me sigh.
"I was worried that you would need more time because you are so young baby. Thank you for being willing to birth my pups.", I say as I pull her closer. I feel much better now about the near future. I don't have to worry about Clem entering her heat season prematurely. If she does I know her desire and mine. I want at least 10 pups. I want a girl first. Most Alpha's want sons first. I am not ruling so a girl is a welcome gift from the Moon Goddess and my little mate.
The Moon Goddess hasn't told either of us anything about pups. She tends to speak with the Royal family before we have pups because as parents we must be prepared. Our family is always under attack. I can't wait for my offspring to be running around making our life full.
I love my mate so much. I ask Ana to keep her busy today and I head over to her pack. When I got to the border I asked for permission to speak with her Alpha. Her dad was that Alpha and with my request I knew he wouldn't link Clem. I needed him to be serious this time.
"Russell welcome son.", he declares. "Alpha Hendrix thank you so much for your welcome. I came to see you today to ask your permission to ask Clementine for her hand in marriage. She is my mate as you know and I've asked her to marry me at age 18 if we were mates. Now that she is feeling the pull stronger I would like to make it official, if you agree. I know as a Royal this step is not necessary but it is for me.", I say.
He agrees to our marriage and we set an agreement with his pack that the Royals will protect them if needed. We call my father to send a Royal contact. He is happy to get the news of our wedding being official. I even heard my mom squeal.
I make my way home to find Ana and Clem in the garden collecting herbs. I pull Clem into my embrace and kiss her neck. I tell her where I went, "I went to see your dad. I asked his permission to marry you. He granted my request and we signed a Royal contract of protection."
"Really? I can't believe he didn't tell me, but I'm happy. I can't wait to be your wife, mate and lover.", she tells me. I love her and hope this wedding will be her dream come true. I talked to the designer about her dresses and they are ready. I have all the plans in place. Ana has guided me every step of the way.
My mate is so beautiful, tiny but fierce. She has a beautiful wolf and I can't wait for the next month to get here. Saint Patrick's day was coming up, and her birthday was the 13th of March. I want the wedding and marking ceremony on the 13th. I want to mate on the 14th. Just after midnight so that she won't go into heat on her birthday hopefully.
If we start the wedding at 7:30, it will be over by 8. Then the guest can party while we change. We can have the reception and then the mate ceremony at 11:30. It will be over at Midnight and I can mate with Clementine just in time to have her heat start.