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If Landon could have opened his mouth any wider, he would have eaten 2 wings, bone and all. As it was, he took off quarter of it in one massive chomp, "It better be good, Landon...", Naomi commented as he took another wing hostage in his mouth. Willow shook her head as she dug into her share, they all were comfortably laying on Willow's bed, enjoying their well-deserved meal.
They all sighed as they relaxed on the king-sized bed, and the flat screen played endlessly as background sound. A soft knock could be heard on the other side of the door, "Your Majesty? Your father would like to see you", Audrey said with a hint of fright in her voice. "Oh shit! I completely forgot about the training!", Willow yelled cursing at her careless self. Willow quickly got up, throwing on her yoga pants and sports bra. Landon along with Naomi followed behind her, running out the room, avoiding collision with Audrey. Willow thanked Audrey as she opened a window in the hall and jumped out. She landed perfectly on her feet, leaving behind Landon and Naomi in shock, "Yea, we're gonna take the stairs", Naomi said as she closed the window, making Willow giggle. But the real reason they stayed behind was because King Ethan, her father, was standing right behind her with his arms crossed.
"Willow...", Ethan said crossed, Willow cringed as she turned around to face her angry father. "Hey dad I didn't see you there.... Is that a new shirt?", Willow said laughing nervously, trying to avoid the major question, why was she so late. "Willow...", Ethan began but Willow stopped him, "Look dad, I know I'm late but no one's even here yet. So technically I was never late...", Willow said as she stood there proudly but her father wasn't buying it.
"Willow that is not the point, you are expected to show up on time. It is your duty as future queen...", her father explained making her groan. "Here we go with the future queen again...", she said in annoyance as she rolled her eyes. "You wouldn't want some else to keep you waiting, now would you? No, so tell me, what gives you the right to keep them waiting, your royal brat-ness.", he finished as he patted her head roughly, messing up her hair. She removed his hand, "Ok Ok I get it dad, I was in 4 years of hell school..." she said referring to charm school. It is clear to even a blind man that Willow is not like other girls who likes diamonds, heels, and dresses, she would rather swords, vans, and basketball shorts. But thanks to mother dearest she has come to accept them, Ethan shook his head at her as he knew what she was talking about.
Beta Kace appeared behind King Ethan bowing his head in respect, "Your highness the pack is here for training, shall I let them in....?", he asks him. Ethan didn't spare him a glance as his attention was still to his daughter. "Are you sure you're ready for this? You could call it off...", Ethan asked her, worried for his only daughter. "Yea dad, you can't hide me for my duties forever you know", she said reassuring him. He once again pats her head, "My little strong warrior princess is all grown up...", King Ethan couldn't help but remember the times where she was just a little girl.
"Let them in...", he simply said as he turned around facing his Beta. Kace nodded and he howled signaling Titus to open the gates letting in an endless line of black SUV cars. They all parked alongside the driveway, shifters poured out the SUVs like clowns in small cars. Landon and Naomi finally appear and went on the left side of Willow, Audrey lead the large groups through the royal garden until they arrived on the practiced battle grounds.
After they all settled down, Willow began to speak as a leader should, "Good after noon everyone, I hope everyone left their bullshit at the door because I don't want it....". A familiar scent poured into Willow��s nose which made her beast go mad, 'How dare he show his face', Lola growled fiercely, 'Calm down sisters, I have a plan...' Willow said to them calming them down. "Now I want everyone to pair up...", Willow said but everyone just sat there not moving, "Now...!!!", Willow roared making them flinch and pair up quickly. Sadly, Blake was alone, just as Willow was hoping for, "Face your opponent, study every inch of their physical and mental being, raise your hand if you can beat your opponent..", Willow said and 1 or 2 out of each pair raised their hands, even Blake as he walked towards Willow and stopped at her right side.
Willow scanned over the group and saw a shy looking girl paired with a buff looking male who had his hand raised. "Put your hands down, you two front and center...", Willow said referring to them. They did as told and stopped a few feet in front of Willow, bowing their heads. "What's your name, Omega?", Willow said looking at the fragile girl, "F...Fawn.." she said in a whisper. "Louder please", Willow ordered sternly, "Fawn, Omega to the Moon Shine Pack", Fawn said louder puffing up her chest with a little bit more courage. "That's better, and you, Alpha?", Willow said turning to the male paired up with Fawn, "Hunter, Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack", He said without hesitation.
Willow nodded, "You think you could win against her, Hunter?", Willow said tilting her head towards Fawn who suddenly found the ground more interesting. "Of course, your Majes-", Hunter answered but Willow interrupted him, "Why? Because you picked an easy opponent? Or because you have a title that says 'Alpha'?", Willow questioned him leaving him speechless. She turned to Fawn, "What about you Fawn? You'll win or lose?", Willow asked, making her lift her head, "I... I'll lose, your Majesty..." she answered.
Willow shook her head in disappointment, "Face each other, and make your first moves", Willow said as Fawn had fear written on her face. They both face each other, without hesitation Hunter launched at Fawn who was frozen in place and she shielded her face from the incoming blow. Willow grabbed Fawn's wrist pulling her out the way, causing Hunter to go pass them and he stumbled a bit trying to slow down his speed. Fawn, shaking with fear, looked at Willow, "I'm s...so sorry your Majesty but I c...can't do it...", Fawn said to her. "Yes, you can. You may be an Omega, but you have more strength than you realize...", Willow said, and she leaned in and whispered something in her ear.
Willow backed away, "Now again! And this time Hunter, don't hold back." Willow said as she nodded at Fawn who now has a determined expression. Hunter nodded, he once again charged at her aiming his fist to her face. Just inches away to her face, Fawn redirected his fist away from her face, and grabbed his wrist. She quickly repositions his arm over her shoulder, using her strength she pulled with all her might flipping him on to his back onto the hard blanket of grass. Hunter was shocked as he looked up at Fawn, even fawn was had the same look. "Lesson one of fighting people; never underestimate your opponent...", Willow said as she helped Hunter up "...even if you're an Alpha".
Willow ordered all of them to start sparring each other, Willow carefully watched them all as they started to fight, and she felt a tap on her shoulder. Willow didn't turn around as she knew who it already was, "What is it, Blake?", Willow said sighing. "Well, your Majesty, I don't have a partner and surprise surprise you don't either...", Blake said as he came in front of her, the way he said 'your Majesty', sounded like an insult and her beasts didn't like it one bit. Willow took her eyes of the battlefield and looked up at him, "OK then, if you're so eager to fight me then let's do it... And I apologize if my sisters are too rough..." Willow said as she walked away from him. Several feet were put between them, Blake got into a fighting stance and charged at Willow, but she dodged his punches. She squatted on one leg and swung her other at his ankles, tripping him, and she stood up looking down at him, shaking her head. "So much anger...", she commented as he stood up, he growls, and charges again aiming for willow's stomach. Willow just stood there not dodging this attack, she had one hand behind her back and caught his fist in her other hand, "Lesson two; you must control your anger...", Willow begun. He grunted in frustration and he used his free hand to uppercut her, but she caught it just in time, pushing his fists down with ease as she squeezed his knuckles. One of his legs gave out, he knelt before her, he growled in pain and anger, "...or you'll only be consumed by it", Willow said looking down at him.
Willow lets him go, turning to crowd who stopped fighting as they were too busy admiring Willow and Blake's fight. "And finally, lesson three...", she said as she ducks avoiding Blake's last few punches from behind, and she uses the move Fawn used on Hunter, flipping Blake over her shoulder and on his back. ".... Never turn your back on your enemy. This concludes today's training; I'll see everyone tomorrow..." Willow said making her father proud of what he sees. Everyone as a whole walked back to their assigned SUVs, Willow sighed and turned around to her father. "See dad easy as pie...", she said smiling to him causing him to nod in agreement.
~hours later~
A loud howl split through the sound waves catching everyone's attention, Willow tapped away on her phone but paused as she heard the loud howl. "I never heard a howl like that before... You don't think...?", Naomi said as she stopped scrolling through Netflix on Willow's tv.
"Get my strongest soldiers! I want a perimeter search around this castle!", Ethan's voice boomed causing the ground to shake. Being the curious shifters they are, Naomi and Willow snuck out the room, popping their heads around the corner seeing the soldiers lined up. "Absolutely nothing cannot be a threat!", Ethan yelled as they all responded in union. Naomi looked at Willow who wasn't by her side anymore as she was walking through the mini army her father summoned. "Dad what's wrong? A rogue so close to the property?" Willow asked Ethan but he shook his head. "Nothing you should be worried about", he said to her, but Willow protested, "Dad just tell me". He ignored her; Ethan assigned each pair of soldiers to search every each of the property.
Willow growled in frustration as her father once again kept her in the dark. She watched as one by one left to be at their assigned posts, she has had enough. Willow decides to pay a visit to Landon, "Will, I don't know about this... idea of yours", Naomi said trying to change her mind. "I conquer, think of the trouble you'll get into...", Landon said agreeing with Naomi. Willow just stared at them, Landon and Naomi mentally battled with her beast's dominance. "Fine! Ok I'll do it... ugh the things I do for you, Jackson", Landon said, finally agreeing making Willow smile with pride. "But this better not trace back to us. You have exactly one hour before the potion wears out.", he said as he handed Willow a green glowing ooze in a vile. "When my plan works, as it should, you two don't have to worry about a thing", Willow smiled as she quickly downed the liquid. Naomi went up to her taking a big whiff, "Nothing, your scent is completely invisible..." Naomi sighed knowing that she wouldn't win against her stubborn friend.
Willow turned to leave but was stopped by Naomi who had tears in her eyes, she hugged Willow tightly, "...Just promise me you'll be careful" she said worriedly. Willow couldn't help but awe at her best friend and hugged her back, "I promise and when I get back its movie night, that includes you too, Landon" Willow said as she looked up at Landon who groaned in annoyance. "Fine, but no romantic comedies" Landon said but Willow winked at Naomi knowing that they are going to watch one anyways.
Willow kept a low profile while heading out the castle avoiding every last one of the guards. She began to strip down behind a tree until she was completely naked. Landon warned her that she might be detected by the scent on her clothes as the potion can only do so much. "Alright Lucy, show time..." Willow whispered to herself, 'with pleasure...', Lucy replied. Willow's bones cracked and rearranged, her teeth grew into sharp fangs, her hands becoming paws, and a tail sprouting from her behind. A growl left her lips as fur grew from her skin, she stood on all fours as she grew larger and larger even bigger than her father.
Willow's shift was finally over, her black coat blended well with her surroundings. She followed the guards, carefully not stepping on a twig, she easily remembers her training when stalking one's prey. She followed the guards what it seemed like forever; Willow was really worried about the potion fading away. Willow was about the turn around and leave disappointed and empty handed. But the guards stopped and surrounded a wolf, even about 3 miles away Willow overheard the conversation happening between them
"Shift now, Rogue!!", one of the guards yelled, but the shifter refused, and he tilted his head upwards smelling a delicious scent. The guards stood their ground holding up their shields, the brown wolf only growled as they were holding him back from the only thing that mystical creatures live for, their mate. The wolf easily overpowered the guards and start to run at full power towards Willow. Willow stood her ground as she sensed a wolf of an unfamiliar scent coming towards her, he finally came into her sight. He stopped in front of her only to do a possessive growl at her, Willow only tilted her head at the stranger, confused. Could it be that Willow has once again become matched and destined to another? Well she did not want to stick around to find out, so she turned and ran leaving him in the dust.
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