Two weeks have past and being with the pack feels like being part of it, but without the shifting and all. I sit in the library drinking a small glass of water studying and reading the note sheet along with books about Leyline energy and Bloodvine history. As I sit down Katt comes from behind me wrapping her arms around me. With a smile she says "Working hard or hardly working?"
"I don't even know anymore, my head hurts and I-" I get cut off from Katt as she placed her finger on my lips. She smiles getting close.
"Well I was wondering if you wanted to, have some fun?"
"What type of fun?"
"Well, it can be anything you want."
I smile and chuckle blushing a little. "For right now, I just need a night out."
"Perfect, cause Julian, Lucy, Zane and I are going out for a night in the town. Wanna come?"
"Oh cool, what about Vix, won't she be with us as well?"
"Nope, adults only. Vix is going to be here with John and Lassora."
"Who?"
"Lassora, dude who hates being a wolf."
"Oh right, sorry he's very forgetful at times. I feel bad."
"Yeah, but he mainly likes to be hidden so its fine he doesn't care. So ready?"
"Yes please."
With that I get up, drink the last bit of water I had, and off I went with the four. Talking and laughing as we made our way into town. Never have a seen a small town more lit than a city before. It was a pretty site to behold. Lights hanging from street pole to street pole, stores still open some are closed but many restaurants and the bar still open. A site to behold indeed. We walk to the bar and are greeted in a friendly manner, almost feels like a Cheers episode in a way as everyone all knew their names except mine. Dave greets us and sits us down at a corner booth. He then takes everyone's order and then walks away. I sat next to Katt and Julian while Lucy and Zane sat next to each other.
"This is the place to be whenever we want to relax" said Lucy.
"Tis indeed babe" said Zane, who was teasing Lucy with a English accent.
"Oi, that's not how we talk in merry ole England."
"Still hot though."
"Aww thanks."
With that said they share a kiss. Probably a good time to inform you all that when in human form they all wear different clothing. Lucy and Julian I have described already. Zane wears leather everything. Pants, boots, jacket with a black tank top. Looking as if she walked into a Hot Topic or coming out of a BDSM dungeon. Katt was the opposite. A V-neck shirt, skinny jeans, boots, and a beanie to hide not only her uncombed hair, but her dog ears. Anyways as the two share a kiss Julian rolls his eyes and slumps down.
"Aww, hey silent buddy what's the matter. Miss your girlfriend?"
"Babe you already know he does, only gets to see her once a year. Julian when was the last time she sent you a letter?"
In a deep, raspy voice Julian speaks for the first time for me. "A month ago."
"Have you sent a letter back?"
He nods and looks down.
"Aww, hey look she'll write back okay. You know she's just busy with training and all."
He nods in reassurance before sighing as he slumps in his chair.
"Don't worry about it, she'll write back when she gets the chance. Oh look fun time has arrived."
Soon our drinks come and we all cheers to not only good health, but for me being somewhat part of the family. We all share jokes and stories as the time passes.
"-and soon, the patient was found dead" I said laughing, "Aw man, anyways that's how my great uncle lost his medical license."
The others laugh as well. Katt then turns to me and speaks. "Funny story indeed Daniel, oh man. So who here wants to play a game?"
The mood changes as all of the others groan. I just look confused and wonder why they were groaning.
"Katt, no offense but why, what game is it this time."
"Hot hands."
All groan and Julian says "Were all out"
"Well now hold on, Daniel wanna play?"
I look at them confused and all three are shaking their heads as if telling me to say no. I hesitate and say "Uhh yeah sure." All facepalm and have that look of dear god on their face's. Katt and I soon start to play hot hands, for those who don't know how to play it's very simple. One person slaps the others hands and vise versa until one declares defeat for their hands being too hot from all the slaps. this version however is basically just Katt burning your hands which I later regret playing because to this day my hands your somethings hurt if I slap it too hard on something. Thank you for that one. By the end of the game I a basically putting my hands in ice as Lucy says "We tried to warn you." Dave, who was bringing more ice chuckles and says "You'll be fine, Katt doesn't hurt anyone. Unless she means it." I just groan and look at Dave. then my eyes widen as i look at him more, his right arm, can it be? No it can't be, the mark, the same mark on me. Luckily by this time we and one more person was in there. I look at Dave I point to the mark. he looks at me then notices my mark as well. He looks at the others before looking at the person sitting down. The dude sitting down nods and with a small hand gesture the door locks on its own, the sign flips closed, the windows shut. Dave sits down and speaks.
"Another one I see, I knew I recognize you. Who are you my friend of the mark? Tell me your story."
"My name is Daniel Harris, I-"
"A Harris, how foolish. Better be a good reason your hear" said the man. This man was wearing a cowboy/ranger style clothing, a poncho and underneath that a button shirt, tan pants, boots. He had a trimmed yet grizzly looking beard. He lights up a cigar before looking at me. "Well, ain't you gonna explain yourself?"
"He's hear because of Matt" said Lucy.
"Ah, is this more excuses to not ask or seek my help?"
"No offense, but last time we asked you for help you almost had Julian killed."
"His fault for ruining the spell. Names Dylan, Dylan Hertress."
"Another hunter, what are you doing here?"
"Same thing your here for, same thing everyone is here. Dave's people are native to this land, the wolves, and now me and you. Were all connected with it. Leyline energy are a valuable thing these days. How do you think my family are able to have the powers we posses."
"Powers which you abuse" said Zane growling a little. Although in human form her wolf does come out a little, they all do a little as they all growl a little.
"This man came to destroy us but instead he just used us to do whatever suicide mission he's got" said Katt.
"Still pissy about it huh, I mean your always pissy. Say how's Vix, she still miss me?"
"Shut up." Katt just roils her eyes and looks at Dave for a drink. We then all sit down at the booth as Lucy fills me in on the tension.
"Katt and Dylan use to date. Oh what fun times that was."
"Yeah I sorta got the hint Zane, not the first time I seen this. My sister and her ex did this all the time."
"So tell me Daniel, what are you gonna do different to help Matt that Zane hasn't done. I mean Matt could have been awake by now if you just-"
"Not a chance in hell Dylan, speaking of hell shouldn't you go back home."
"Aww what, can't I just stay for a little longer?"
"Dylan you dated Katt, you know how she gets when mad. Best you go home before you become a dead person."
"Alright, well hey I'll be around Daniel." With that he was off. I just sit there looking at the others. The awkward silence is broken when Julian chuckles and looks at all of us saying "Your rival right there Daniel" to which Katt responds with a punch to his gut. Julian goes down and groan as we all laugh. I say "and it seems a gut punch is your rival." For a hour we stay at the bar before leaving around midnight. The two couple hug each other and stumble as they walk. Julian just stays ahead of everyone and hurry's home. It was just me and Katt walking slow in the night. She chuckles and looks at me as we walk.
"Hey, don't worry about what Julian said, he was just being a dork."
"Why would I be worried?"
"Well cause you know, exes can be a little overbearing and all."
"Katt, I assure you I'm fine, no need to worry about me."
"I know, I know. He is correct, Vix does ask about him."
"Well that's good. She has a father figure she can look up to. Not many kids have that you know."
"Yeah but, him as father. Please last thing I need is him taking care of Vix. Plus I have you for the father figure."
I laugh a little. "Please, me a father. I can barely keep up with you guys and I'm the father figure for Vix."
"Well hey, it's a nice gesture. Besides wouldn't you want to her to look up to you?"
"A little, but not all. If she only heard the stories I did to your kind I wouldn't have a chance at being a father."
"Well that part we try to hide mister." She giggles and shakes her head. "Dylan is a good guy, but he is an asshole. Like I said don't worry about him, my feelings were gone a long time ago for him."
"I see, do you think one day your feelings for me will fade?"
"What kind of question was that, no never. Don't piss me off though then maybe yeah." She chuckles and grabs my hand stopping in a empty spot in the woods. I hold her other hand and as we were side by side we share a kiss. I smile as she smiles back at me. We continue walking home and as we get closer we can feel as if something was watching us. Katt and I get in protective mode ready to fight who was out there. When it popped out it was only a crying Vix who just missed Katt. Katt picks her up and heads inside to which I follow.