《When The Moon Calls》


 1

    He was standing inside a run-down basement that was slightly illuminated by a single lamp that was hanging down from the ceiling.


    Michael looked down at a body that was bound to a chair, it was filled with wounds.


    Some were deep cuts, some parts of the body were burned badly....all fingers were broken....and more.


    Michael felt nothing, and the world around him was deadly silent. Michael knew that he should feel something but....there was nothing but emptiness.


    He was looking at the face and despite being badly beaten he would never fail to recognize it.


    It was his own face.


    The body infront of him was his. He had died and now here he was, standing here, not knowing what to do.


    He was 26 old and joined the army at 18. He went through the harsh training and joined after 4 years a special force that was tasked to eliminate terrorist in Afghanistan.


    His team was ambushed about a week ago and the two survivors were captured. He was one of the two unlucky souls.


    The Taliban tortured them to get information and failed. The only thing they got from him was his curses, crazy laughter and screams.


    Now he had finally died after a week of torture.


    His body shook violently and he turned around, he felt something calling him and he didn''t know why but he followed it.


    He walked through the closed door like it didn''t exist. He didn''t made any sounds and there were no sounds. The world seemed to stand still.


    Michael walked out of the basement and was greeted by the night. It was dark outside and the sky filled with thousands of stars.


    He noticed someone walk out of the basement, it was the second captive, his brother in arms Jonas.


    Jonas was wearing the same military clothes like Michael.


    They looked at each other in silence, Michael tried to say something but his lips didn''t move, the same went for Jonas.


    Jonas bright green and Michael''s dark brown eyes met and they nodded approvingly at each other.


    Both of them shook violently and felt something calling them, they looked at the sky and saw the full moon becoming larger and larger. They were fixated by what was happening, it was a very beautiful view, they had never seen such a large moon before.


    Michael felt something for the first time after dying, and he looked down, only to see his body slowly turning into specs of light. The same thing happened to Jonas.


    Both of their eyes met one last time before turning completely into specs of light, flying to the moon.


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    He couldn''t describe what he was going through but, the most fitting word for it would be "Dream".


    Michael found himself inside a forest, everything was blurred and clear at the same time, he started to walk around without being sure if it was himself walking or he was just observing from within.


    It was night and he could see a full moon in the sky, he didn''t remember seeing a full moon of this size. It was gigantic and covered a great part of the sky.


    Michael wanted to focus but something prevented him from doing so.


    Confused and somewhat lost he continued to observe from within or was he the one moving? He couldn''t tell the difference. His rational thoughts were restrained or suppressed?


    He could still think but....it was like the connection was....damaged or malfunctioning?


    He couldn''t come to a conclusion and decided to just go with it in this dream like state. He still remembered his past life but, it wasn''t important or it didn''t matter?


    His body became faster and faster and the scenery around him flashed by. He stopped at the end of a cliff. The gigantic full moon was in front of him, shining down a pale light.


    Michael looked down on himself and exclaimed mentally, he was standing, but those weren''t human legs, instead they were powerful hind legs and his hands were claws, his whole body was clad in silver colored fur.


    His eyes slowly drifted back to the full moon and he felt that the moon was calling him. Something deep, very deep inside him roared out.


    At first the roar came from his inside but, like a wave it washed all over his body and soul.


    *ROOOOOOOAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR*


    He roared beast like, no he was a beast and he was intoxicated by that deep roar.


    *ROOOAAARRRRR*


    *ROOOOOOAAAAARRRRRRR*


    *ROAARRR*


    *ROOOOAAAARRRRRR*


    From all over the forest many other roars joined him and they all roared at the full moon.


    Suddenly the sky started to change, it looked like blood was slowly coating the moon, it was an incredible sight.


    That was his last memory before falling asleep again.

 2 Michael Greyshaw

    Michael woke up feeling....strange....something had changed. He recalled his strange dream and tried to look around but, his head didn''t follow his command.


    ''What the hell is going on?'' He wanted to speak but only some strange noises escaped from his mouth. His view was blurred, almost black. Feeling irritated he started to cry out loud.


    "WAHHHHHHH!" "WAHHHHHH!" "WAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"


    It hit him like a lightning bolt. ''Don''t tell me I turned into a f*cking baby!?'' His thoughts were chaotic and he had more and more questions.


    Suddenly he felt himself being lifted up and heard a soothing voice speaking.


    "Oh my poor child, how could your parents leave you here like this?"


    Michael stopped crying and his eyes searched for the origin of the voice. His view was still very bad but, he could still recognize the rough outline of a nun.


    ''I was left behind by my parents? Bruh, how cold!''


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    A few months passed and Michael was adopted by the couple Anna and Richard Greyshaw.


    His name changed into Michael Greyshaw.


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    Two weeks ago Michael became 7 years old and today was a special day.


    It was full moon.


    This was the first time he transformed into a silver furred werewolf.


    It was the most painful event in his two lives, even the torture from the Taliban was a joke compared to the transformation into a werewolf.


    Every bone inside his body broke and changed, but the worst part was his face, it was such a painful experience was when his teeth started to grow and change, it was a nightmare, filled with pain.


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    Michael was 17 now and today was the last day of the summer vacation. He spent the last two weeks with his pack. Yes his pack, he turned over the course of 17 years several people into werewolves.


    One of them was his best friend Christopher Norwish, he turned him when they were 12 years old. Another was Stacey Adams and the last was Leroy Saints.


    Chris (Christopher) turned accidently his girlfriend Rachel McCullen into a werewolf while they had their first time.


    They spent their summer vacation in Greenwater Lake, they stayed at the hut that was owned by Michael''s parents. It wasn''t far away from Palmer Falls. Palmer Falls was a town surrounded by a great forest with only 20k residents living there.


    Michael was lucky, he was adopted by the rich Greyshaw''s. He didn''t look nothing like in his past life. He was 1.84 meters tall and had a handsome face with a sharp jaw that made him look especially manly. His left eye was bright green colored and his right eye was dark brown. His body was well built thanks to being born as a werwolf and never skipping his daily training routine. He had middle long dark blond hair.


    Michael was currently playing with his hair in front of the mirror.


    Chris peaked at him from the outside of the bathroom and shook his head, "Dude, I will never understand why you love your hair so much."


    Michael didn''t bother to turn around and continued to play with his hair, secretly sneering inside his mind.


    ''What do you know? I finally understand why all those pretty white boys, put their hair style as priority number one back on Earth. D*mn I love my hair!''


    "Are they still hunting?" Asked Michael while admiring his reflection in the mirror.


    Chris sighed in defeat, "Yes, I already told them that our parents are arriving at 9 pm to pick us up."


    Mchael nodded and took his phone out of his pocket to check the time. ''Still 3 hours left....''


    He turned around and patted Chris broad shoulder, "We should pick them up, just to make sure we don''t mess up."


    "Alright."


    They started to take off their clothes apart from their elastic undershorts. Both of them stepped outside of the hut and focused their senses to hear if someone was near.


    "No one in the vicinity."


    Michael nodded silently and closed his eyes.


    *CRACK*


    Cracking sounds could be heard, coming from their bodies. They started to transform, hair started to grow all over their bodies. Their fingernails turned black and grew bigger and sharper. They gnashed their teeth in pain and both of them started to breath faster.


    Michael fur turned silver and Chris was deep brown. Their bodies grew taller by a great deal and furry tails started to grow out from the hole in their undershorts. The whole transformation lasted only for 20 seconds. In the end two over 2 meters tall beast like creatures with wolf like heads departed into the woods.


    Both of them ran through the forest with a speed of 80 kmh. They could go faster but, didn''t dare to. One unlucky moment and they could smash into a tree, it happened in the past and it hurt like hell. They picked up the scent from the other 3 and followed them deeper into the woods.


    Michael growled annoyed, they were already running for more than 10 minutes and still didn''t catch up to the others.


    They jumped over a fallen tree with an unheard of agility and rushed into a more dense part of the forest inside Greenwater Lake.


    They finally arrived silently beside three other werewolves that were observing a deer eating grass.


    Michael pointed at his wrist, letting them know that they had no time left.


    The three looked at each other, rolling their golden eyes in dissatisfaction.


    Leroy who was the only black werewolf in the pack shook his head and pointed at the clueless deer, showing that he wanted to hunt it. Rachel whose fur was more red than brown nodded in a cocky way, signaling that she stood behind Leroy, even the quiet and obedient Stacey whose fur was deep grey, stood behind Leroy.


    *ROOOOAAARRRR*


    Michael snapped and roared deeply out with dominance, making them all shudder and bow their heads down.


    The planned prey and all the other animals in the area took off, their instincts screaming that they need to run as fast and far as they could.


    Leroy felt like crying, watching the prey escaping.


    Michael stood up on his hind legs, towering over the four werewolves like a king. He had pitch black eyes, his pupils were black too but were surrounded by bright lunar ring[1] , his eyes seemed to pierce right through one''s soul. The rest of them had the same black eyes, but a golden ring around their black pupils.


    ''Bunch of puberty controlled brats! I''m the d*mn Alpha here. If I say we go back because we don''t have enough time then do as I f*cking say!'' Thought Michael while staring down at them.


    They couldn''t hear his thoughts but his expression and the magical emotional link between them was enough to let them all know what he meant.


    Observing their submissive stances, Michael let it go and growled short and deep before starting to run on all four. The first to follow him was Stacey, she was mostly very obedient, it was rare that she didn''t listen to Michael. The hunt was the most exciting part of being a werewolf and it took the better of her this time. Chris and Leroy followed after a moment. Only Rachel, growled annoyed before following them.


    Michael, Chris and Leroy started to transform back into their human forms, Stacy and Rachel walked behind the hut in the meantime, were the boys couldn''t see them.


    The time to transform back into their human form was swift and faster than reversed.


    The girls walked out from behind the hut, wearing sport bras and tight, elastic underwear.


    Rachel took the lead and walked to the bare chested Michael before pushing him.


    "What is your problem? It took me the whole afternoon to find that deer and we had enough time to hunt it!"


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    [1] www.deviantart.com/jaygraphixx/art/Legion-726682030 <---- eyes like this.

 3 Another Earth

    Rachel''s ocean blue eyes were almost spitting fire, she was really pissed off.


    Michael was stunned for a second before growing angry, the rage was starting to flood his mind and he was about to grab the smaller Rachel by the neck and lift her up.


    He closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath, cooling his rage down.


    This was one of his downsides of being a werewolf, their emotions were many times stronger than normal humans.


    Stacey and Leroy stared wide eyed at Rachel, Chris actually started to sweat with worry.


    Michael opened his and gave Chris a harsh, meaningful look, turning around and entering the hut.


    His voice echoed out from the hut, "I don''t care if she is a 3 weeks old newborn, put a leash on her temper Christopher, or I will do it!" His harsh, commanding voice didn''t let any room of disobency.


    Leroy and Stacey exchanged a surprised look and gulped down.


    "What did you just say? Do you think because you are the first werewolf, it gives you the right to order us around?" Rachel''s anger reached its peak and she started to storm in the direction of the hut.


    Chris finally sprang into action and held her back, "Calm down honey! You need to calm down!"


    "Shut up Chris, why are you even listening to him? Are you his slave?" Rachel was struggling to get out of Chris hold.


    "I SAID, CALM DOWN FOR F*CKS SAKE!" Shouted Chris while his hazel brown pupils turned completely black with a golden ring around them.


    Rachel was surprised at his reaction, he had never shouted at her. She calmed down a bit and noticed that Stacey and Leroy were staring at her with threatening black eyes and the same golden ring around their pupils like Chris, ready to pounce at her any moment.


    A cold shiver ran down her spine and she realized that she had said something stupid.


    Michael was currently putting some clothes on and didn''t need to use his supernatural hearing abilities to hear the commotion. He sighed and put his hand on his forehead, ''What a mess!''


    Rachel was a 3 weeks old newborn werewolf and still hasn''t realized fully the rules of the pack.


    She was accidentally bitten by Chris while they made the first time love. Chris became too wild and excited and he instinctively bite her to mark his girlfriend. She still hasn''t figure out how to control her wild side and her hot temper bursted out often.


    Everyone calmed down and packed their things, waiting for the parents to arrive.


    After 20 minutes waiting three cars finally arrived at the hut and Michael''s, Chris and Stacey''s parents signaled them to hop in. They said goodbye to each other and drove back to Palmer Falls.


    Michael was sitting on the backside of the car, observing the sun setting from his window. His mother Anna Greyshaw turned around, "Honey how was your time?" Asked she sweetly.


    Michael glanced at his adoptive mother, "It was really fun, we had a good time together. Thank you for letting us stay in Greenwater Lake mum."


    His mother smiled lovingly and nodded.


    He turned back to the window, observing the sun setting. He fell into deep thoughts thinking about this world.


    Humanity isn''t the ruling race on this Earth, the ruling race are the vampires. It was strange, from little on most human would strife to become vampires. It was the highest honor to become a vampire. He didn''t count how often his parents told him to become successful so he can become a vampire and be an immortal being.


    As long humans have a great talent in research or became filthy rich, they had a great chance to be turned into a vampire. From the outwards the world was the same as the one in his past life, same shape and same countries, but the vampires stood supreme over humanity for as long humans knew.


    He asked his mother once about werewolves but she had never heard of them. He was hoping that he was the first of his kind. Michael became smug, thinking about it. Michael Greyshaw, the Progenitor of a new race on Earth.


    He still hadn''t met any vampire so far but, he wouldn''t be surprised if werewolves turned out to be the natural enemies of the vampires.


    They arrived in front of the big Greyshaw Mansion. Michael took his stuff and entered the mansion, heading to his room.


    His mother asked him if he was hungry and Michael shook his head.


    He put his stuff on the ground and went to his bed.


    The next morning greeted him his alarm on his mobile. He stood up and went to the bathroom to take a shower and get himself ready.


    His mother was already waiting for him. Their maid Rosa had prepared a great breakfast for them.


    Michael sat on the table and turned to Rosa, "Thank you for the hard work Rosa."


    The middle aged latina Rosa smiled at his compliment.


    His mother started to eat and praised Rosa''s cooking skill.


    Rosa was one of four maids that worked in the mansion.


    His mother drove him afterwards to his High School, giving him a kiss on his forehead before he could escape her clutches.


    Chris and Leroy were already waiting for him in front of the school gates.


    Michael greeted them with a bear hug.


    "Summer break is over...." Lamented Leroy.


    Chris put his arms on both Leroy''s and Michael''s shoulders and cheered them up, "Come on guys, don''t put on those long faces, we are now 11th graders hehe."


    Leroy shook his head in defeat, "You are only that happy because you have Rachel!"


    "Hehe!" Chris didn''t deny it at all.


    "How is she? Did you explain it to her clearly?" Asked Michael.


    Chris happy mood vanished and he looked down, "We spoke for hours and I think she gets it."


    Michael sighed, "I hope so...."


    The trio entered the school when the bell rang and went inside the classroom.


    Their teacher Mr. Simmons was already waiting for them. Stacey and Rachel came a bit late but still within the time. They greeted each other and sat down.


    Suddenly an unknown girl entered the classroom. She was a bit nervous and stood beside Mr. Simmons.


    Everyone in the class observed with interest.


    "Listen up everyone, this is Claudia D¨ªaz. She moved here from Atlanta and is new, be nice to her."


    Just like everyone in the class was observing her, Claudia was watching them.


    When her eyes fell on a good looking boy with his broad shoulders and spiky brown hair, she felt a blazing gaze directed at her from the girl sitting beside the boy. That girl had long red hair and a pair of blue eyes. Her blazing gaze told Claudia that the boy with brown hair should be her boyfriend or at least her target. She then saw a black boy sitting beside the one with brown spiky hair. He looked good too and his shirt couldn''t hide his well trained arms and chest. Claudia was the most surprised by the boy in the middle. His eyes had different colors and he looked exceptionally handsome. The three boys were a cut above all the others boys she had seen so far.


    When her eyes met the gaze from the boy with different eye colors she felt her hair stand up.


    It was like she was hit by an electric strike. Her heart started to beat faster. It wasn''t love but she felt that something about this boy wasn''t normal.


    When the boy suddenly smiled at her she couldn''t help but look away, she stared at him way too long.


    She started to walk down the classroom and sat down on an empty desk.

 4 Found You!

    Michael was surprised by the new beauty in their class, he and Leroy exchanged a pervy look and laughed silently. Chris ignored them, he could feel Rachel''s blazing gaze from his right side.


    Stacey stayed quiet through the whole time.


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    Claudia befriended Jenny from the class and the latter showed her around the school at the break.


    They arrived at the canteen where they got food to eat.


    Jenny was telling her about the different groups that existed in the school. Claudia wasn''t really paying attention and her eyes fell on a particular spot in the hall.


    Jenny realized that Claudia was spacing out and looked at the direction she was looking at.


    Jenny sighed and shook her head, "Claudia you are new so you don''t know but.....Michael and his group are out of our reach."


    Claudia turned to Jenny asking, "Michael?"


    Jenny nodded, "The one with different eye colors."


    At that moment claudia saw a super hot boy walking to Michael''s table. The boy with platinum blond hair and sky blue eyes was welcomed warmly by Michael and the rest of the group.


    Claudia eyebrows arched up, "Didn''t you say that their group are out of reach?"


    Jenny sighed again and started to explain, "He is Cedric Taylor, the star running back from our football team. I don''t know why or how but they accepted him. You see the one with with red hair sitting beside the strong looking boy with brown hair?"


    Claudia nodded.


    "You see, she is Rachel McCullen the girlfriend of Christopher Norwish, she wasn''t accepted by the group and now after the summer break she is with them." Jenny''s voice was bitter and full of envy.


    Claudia''s eyebrow went up again after hearing Jenny''s comment full of envy.


    Both of them sat down on the table and two other of Jenny''s friends joined them. They got to know each other. Claudia realized quick that everything they talked was about Michael and his group.


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    Michael was eating with his pack and the new potential member Cedric Taylor.


    "Ceddy how about you come later to my house?" Asked Michael while eating.


    The rest of the group lifted their heads in surprise and looked at Michael.


    Ceddy himself was surprised, he never expected to be invited by Michael to his mansion. He somehow joined this cool group of people through his friendship with Leroy who plays in the same football team.


    "Yes of course I will come later."


    "That''s good."


    The rest of the group knew what this meant and smiled at Ceddy. Rachel felt a bit sour inside but controlled her mood and hugged Chris arm.


    Leroy saw four girls eating not far from them and signaled Michael to look.


    "Bro what do you think about the new girl? I think Claudia was her name?"


    Michael''s gaze fell on Claudia who was talking with the other girls and kept his thoughts to himself.


    "I don''t like her." Stated Rachel with a frown.


    Ceddy grew curious and turned around, taking a glance at Claudia, ''Wow!'' His skyblue eyes widened.


    Chris didn''t dare to say something and kept his head down while eating.


    Watching this, Michael couldn''t help but shake his head. ''What does he see in Rachel?''


    He turned to the silent Stacey, "What do you think about our new classmate?"


    Stacey looked up and thought for a bit, "She is beautiful."


    Her short but earnest answer stumped them all.


    Leroy laughed out, "Haha right? She looks good."


    Ceddy took another glance at Claudia, she was somewhat lean but had stunning figure with well proportioned curves. She had wonderful hazel brown eyes and a beautiful face with a pair of lips that drew one''s attention.


    Ceddy''s reaction to Claudia didn''t escape Michael''s keen eyes and he shook his head again, smirking.


    Nothing much happened beside normal classes.


    A stream of students left the school in the afternoon.


    Michael was walking with Leroy and Stacey, heading to the bus stop. It was then that he halted his steps and turned around to look at a youth in an expensive looking blue suit with luxurious sunglasses that passed by. He frowned deeply.


    Leroy turned around, looking at Michael with a questioning look.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "You guys can head home and come later to my house, I forgot something at the school see you later."


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    Claudia was still inside the school, arranging her locker. She looked around and saw that she was alone in the hallway. She picked up the pace to finish as soon possible, she didn''t liked the feeling of being alone inside the school.


    From the corner of her view she saw someone standing not far from her.


    When her eyes moved to the person, she freezed and her pupils widened in fear.


    "Found youuuuu~!" Said the person in a teasing tone, while taking off his sunglasses, revealing his cold shining blue eyes.


    Claudia started to shiver and paled, "T...Thomas how?"


    The youth smiled unnatural and tilted his head, "You d*mb b*tch thought you could escape from my grasp by moving away~?" His voice had still a teasing tone but the atmosphere grew heavy.


    His eyes were savouring Claudia''s body and he licked his lips.


    "I didn''t expect you would try to escape from me after I killed your dog from father. It seems you still haven''t realized that you are nothing more than my plaything~."


    "NOOOOOO!" Claudia screamed and started to run away.


    She only ran for a few meters before her neck was grabbed and she lost the ground under her feets.


    Thomas lifted her up, shaking his head.


    She struggled and tried to escape from his grip, Thomas grew annoyed and slammed her against a row of lockers.


    Claudia lost all the air in her lungs and all her strength left her body.


    "It seems I need to kill your mother too~" Teased Thomas her while his blood red eyes were fixated on Claudia.


    She shuddered, "No, yo....you can''t!"


    He smiled creeply and crouched down, "Hmmm I can let her live if you agree to become my plaything~"


    Claudia paled even more and her tears started to fall down on the ground.


    "And here I was thinking why a vampire would come to our school, it turns out that you are a perverted creep that likes to torture young girls...." A voice came from the back.


    A surprised glint went through Thomas and he stood back up, turning around facing the person who just spoke.


    Michael was leaning on the opposite wall with crossed arms, observing them with interest.

 5 First Time Hurts A Lo

    ''Why didn''t I hear him come?'' Thought Thomas slightly wary.


    Claudia lifted her head up in shock and saw the handsome boy with different eye color standing there.


    Thomas saw Claudia''s reaction and grew angry, "Boy, you better f*ck off if you don''t want to die!"


    Michael''s expression didn''t change after hearing his threat and Thomas cold blue eyes became sharp with killing intent almost radiating out of them.


    Michael finally moved and his eyes turned pitch black and his black pupils were surrounded by a bright lunar ring. Four sharp fangs grew and peeked out under his lips, his fingernails became black and grew into claws, he had a beast like smile on his face, "Don''t get cocky you perverted creep!"


    Witnessing Michael''s semi-wolf form, both Thomas and Claudia were shocked.


    The most shocked was Thomas, he had never seen or heard of such a creature.


    "You! What are you?!"


    Michael''s savage smile became more bestial, "Dead man don''t need to know!"


    He pounced fast at Thomas and aimed his claw at his head.


    Thomas reaction was super fast and he dodged Michael''s strike by moving his head away. Michael was waiting for it and his strike changed abruptly the direction, hitting Thomas shoulder.


    A sharp pain assaulted Thomas right shoulder, Michael didn''t give him any chance to react and bite his shoulder.


    Thomas felt the sharp pain and panicked, he kicked Michael away from him. The powerful kick send Michael flying, slamming against the wall, leaving some cracks behind. He stood up like it was nothing and smiled at Thomas, "Your blood tastes disgusting!"


    Thomas thoughts were chaotic for a moment, he could feel that his wounds weren''t healing. His cold blue eyes widened to the extreme and fear overtook him.


    But he wasn''t 47 years old for nothing, he calmed down took Claudia as a hostage.


    Thomas held her throat, ready to rip it apart if needed.


    "Take another step and she dies!"


    Michael halted his steps and looked at Thomas like he was retarded, "I don''t give a sh*t if she dies, if you don''t kill her now, I would kill her anyway to silence her."


    Both Claudia and Thomas thought they didn''t hear right.


    Thomas couldn''t believe it, "If you don''t care about her then why even bother what happens to her?"


    Now it was Michael''s turn to tilt his head amused to the side, "Do I need a reason to kill?"


    ''A lunatic! This guy is a f*cking lunatic!''


    He pushed Claudia with all his might at Michael.


    Michael was surprised but still catched Claudia, he looked at the direction where the exit was, Thomas had ran away at a neck breaking speed.


    Michael sighed, ''He escaped!''


    He looked down at Claudia who was looking at him fearfully.


    "You have now two choices, one die or second you became one of us!"


    More and more tears flowed out of Claudia''s eyes and she asked, "What are you?"


    Michael grinned at her, "I''m a Lycanthrope!"


    "Lycanthrope? What is that?" Asked Claudia confused.


    "We are humans that can turn into beast, we like to call ourselves werewolves!"


    Claudia thought hard and the might that Michael showed earlier appealed to her, if she had that kind of power she wouldn''t need to fear Thomas and the choice between death or power was obvious. She nodded slowly.


    Michael didn''t hesitate to pick up her arm and bite her.


    She screamed in pain.


    He let her go and she saw how the bite mark healed at a speed that shouldn''t be possible for a human.


    "The wound!" Exclaimed Claudia, she still felt the pain but the wound healed fully after 40 seconds, not even leaving behind a scar.


    "Pick your things, I will escort you to your home."


    "Why?"


    "Why? Because that creepy vampire is still out there!"


    Claudia realized it and she felt a bit stupid, she nodded and took her backpack.


    Both of them arrived at Claudia''s apartment and were greeted by her mother. Claudia introduced Michael as her classmate and they ate some snacks before leaving.


    Michael had called James Wood and he picked them up, driving them to the mansion.


    When they arrived at the mansion, he saw Claudia''s shocked expression and he became smug.


    He introduced Claudia to his mother as a new friend he made today at school and his mother observed Claudia silently before nodding her head, approving of her looks. Michael simply rolled his eyes at her.


    Claudia was very quiet through the whole time.


    They entered Michael''s room and there were Stacey, Leroy, Chris and Rachel already waiting.


    They were really surprised seeing Claudia with him. Leroy gave him thumbs up.


    They sat down and Michael started to explain what happened at the school and the others reacted shocked.


    Claudia was confused and asked, "Are they..?"


    Michael turned to her, "Yes we are all werewolves."


    Claudia''s eyes grew wide and let her eyes wander around the group.


    They heard the house bell ring and Michael stood up, "That should be Ceddy, get ready everyone."


    They all head down and exited the mansion through the back and went into the forest behind it. Claudia was again shocked when they told her that the whole plot of land was owned by the Grayshaw''s. They walked deeper into the woods and waited for Michael and Ceddy.


    After three minutes, Michael and Ceddy arrived. Ceddy was surprised to find them all here, even more to find Claudia with them.


    The group faced Ceddy and Michael turned to him, "Cedric we all think very highly of you, we would like it if you became part of our family, what do you think?"


    Ceddy was grinning from ear to ear, of course he wanted to be part of them they are the coolest group in the school, everyone would love to join them but it was almost impossible.


    "Yes I would love to become part of the family!" Answered Ceddy seriously.


    "Good, normally we would do this when the full moon is out but, we don''t have the time to wait."


    Michael nodded to Leroy and he took out some spare clothes from his backpack. Ceddy grew confused.


    Michael smiled at him while taking off his clothes, "Don''t worry Ceddy, the first time hurts a lot but it''s worth it."


    Ceddy paled and sweat started to appear on his forehead, "Errrrr why are you taking off your clothes?"


    Everyone apart from Claudia laughed out.


    Michael stood there, only wearing his underwear, suddenly his eyes changed their color and all over his body started to grow out silver colored hair. His muscles bulged and cracking sounds could be heard. He fell down on all four and everyone was watching his transformation.


    Ceddy stood there rooted in front of Michael like a statue, he eyes were bulging out to the extreme.


    Claudia was already shocked so many times through the day that she became somewhat numb to it.


    Michael finished his full transformation and stood up on his hind legs, towering over everyone. His height reached staggering 2,60 meters and the might he radiated out, put everyone under pressure. His wolf like head smiled menacing.


    Ceddy''s jaw almost hit the ground and Claudia somehow became excited.


    Michael held his claw like hands to Ceddy.


    Ceddy mind was blank and he stood there without moving.

 6 The Rules

    Leroy smiled, "Ceddy bro, Michael wants your hand."


    Ceddy snapped back to his sense and retreated a few steps back, "What on earth is he?"


    Leroy kept smiling, "We all are werewolves." Leroy''s pupils changed into a golden color.


    Rachel snorted, "Didn''t you wish to become one of us? Why are you hesitating?"


    Ceddy gulped and gathered all his courage and stepped forwards, stretching out his arm.


    Michael nodded approvingly and bit his arm.


    "AHHHH!" Ceddy screamed in pain. His legs gave in and he fell on his butt.


    Michael signalled Claudia to step forwards.


    She took a deep breath and came towards Ceddy, standing beside him, his wound was already healing at a visibly fast speed.


    The rest started to take off their clothes and Chris said, "The two of you better take off your clothes if you don''t want them to be ripped apart when you transform."


    Claudia and Ceddy looked at each other uncertain. Claudia was the first who started to take off her clothes while gritting her teeth. Ceddy stood back up and took of his clothes too.


    Michael waited until both of them were ready.


    His both moon like pupils narrowed and he roared out, "ROOOOAAARRRRR!"


    Claudia felt the roar awakening something deep inside her, it was the first time in her life that she heard he heart beat so clearly, Bubump, Bubump, Bubump. A deep roar echoed out from her innermost part and she fell on the ground in pain. The same happened to Ceddy.


    Both of them were on the ground gripping the earth and grass in pain.


    "AAARRRGHH!" "AHHHHHHH!"


    Their hearts began beating madly, as if trying to jump out!


    Every single bone inside their bodies broke apart and started to change. Their eyes changed into black and a golden ring appeared around their pupils. Hair started to grow all over their bodies. They had never experienced such an intense pain in their lives.


    Rachel hugged Chris arm, "Was I like that too when I transformed for the first time?" She didn''t remembered her first transformation clearly, the pain was too much for her and she blacked out, only coming to her senses later.


    Chris nodded silently, his gaze not leaving the two new pack members.


    Ceddy''s fur was ash gray and he reached a height of


    2,40 meters, Claudia''s fur was deep brown and her height reached 2,20 meters. Both of them still maintained their awareness.


    The pain was replaced by a overflowing feeling of power and might and both of them roared to the sky.


    The rest of the group transformed too but, much faster.


    A group of 7 werewolves stood in the middle of the woods.


    Claudia and Ceddy grew excited and observed their changes.


    Michael signaled them to follow him and he dashed deeper into the woods, the group followed him. It was addicting to dash through the woods with the speed of normal cars.


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    Thomas was running at at speed in which most humans wouldn''t notice him. He was scared and breathing became more and more difficult.


    ''What is wrong with my body?*cough* *cough* I can feel my power leaving me!''


    He stopped for a moment in front of a flower shop and saw his reflection, he looked sick. He waspale and sweat a lot and the blood gushing out of the wound on his neck was black. The veins around it were black too.


    "What the hell is this?"*coug *cough* His pupils widened in fear.


    He vanished, running into a small empty alley. He leaned on the wall and took out his phone, he tipped a number and waited for the other side to pick up.


    After a few time ringing the mailbox answered.


    "*cough* I''m currently in Palmer Falls, Oregon and I encountered a strange youth that was able to wound me gravily."


    "*Cough, cough*...My wounds...*cough* aren''t healing at all and....*cough* my blood is turning black, I can smell decay from it."


    ".....*Cough*....it was....*cough,cough* I don''t know what that youth is.....*cough, cough, cough*.....Elena...please *cough* argh!"


    Thomas coughing became stronger and he couldn''t continue to talk. His vision became blurry and he looked down at his hand, it was filled with black blood.


    Thomas couldn''t hear him anymore and he collapsed. His vision grew darker and darker and his eyes became empty. He took a last short breath before dying while black blood was sipping out from the corner of his mouth.


    Suddenly a black Land Rover stopped at the entrance of the alley and three people wearing black windbreakers. Two of them walked into the alley while the other one observed the street. They wore black leather gloves and picked thomas corpse up, placing him inside the car and driving away.


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    Michael and the group were currently sitting inside his room. It was already night and they had a good time hunting two deers. They cleaned themselves afterwards and headed back to the mansion.


    Michael watched smirking the two new pack members speak excited with each other.


    "Don''t get too happy, we have a few rules that everyone needs to follow."


    Both Claudia and Ceddy stopped speaking and turned towards Michael who was currently sitting on his big bed.


    The rest knew the rules but still paid attention to Michael.


    "First, no killing or eating humans. Of course self defense is allowed if the situation requires it. Second no turning of other people into werewolves, speak to me beforehand. From what I know we are the only ones of our kind and need to be careful. Third the pack comes first, we are a family and need to be united, I will personally kill anyone who pulls off something funny!"


    The last part was spoken with a cold voice oozing killing intent and tyrannical looking lunar pupils.


    Everyone felt their hairs stand up and gulped subconscious.


    Suddenly they heard steps heading to them and everyone looked at the door.


    *Knock *Knock* Michael answered, "Yes?"


    "Honey I know it''s late but Rosa prepared meal for everyone how about coming down and dine with me? Your father won''t be coming back today...."


    Michael turned to the others and saw Chris and Leroy grinning, they loved Rosa''s cooking.


    "Thank you mum we will head down in a minute."


    "Alright." Answered his mother happily


    Michael turned to the group, "Ceddy,Claudia and you too Rachel will be personally trained by me from now on." Said Michael with a small grin.


    Hearing the word "training" Leroy, Chris and Stacy flinched and a fearful expression appeared on their faces.


    Rachel, Claudia and Ceddy saw their reactions and looked puzzled at each other.....


    God have mercy with these poor souls.

 7 Investigations

    The group was later driven home by James Wood the personal man for everything inside the Greyshaw family.


    The next day was a bit weird for Claudia, she was sitting with the pack in the canteen eating. Her senses become way too sharp and she still needs some time to adapt to all the changes.


    She could feel the hateful and envious stares from the other students after she joined the pack and sat down on the same table.


    Especially from Jenny and her friend, they were literally staring daggers into her. She felt somehow bad for them because she knew how desperate they are to get in touch with the group.


    She came back to her senses when Michael started to talk about something important to her.


    "....so Thomas was taken care off. You and your mother are save now Claudia." Michael''s eyes wandered to Claudia. "And it seems a bite from a werewolf can kill a vampire."


    "WHAT?" Shouted Rachel and Michael beckoned her to lower her voice, "Why are you saying that? Did you bite a vampire?"


    Michael nodded, "Right I forgot to tell you that the perverted creep that tried yesterday to make Claudia his slave was in fact a vampire. From what I know he killed her father and threatened to kill her mother if she didn''t become his personal slave. That''s why I stepped in and saved her."


    The group was flabbergasted after listening. How could he forget to mention something this important.


    "Son of a b*tch! You did right by killing him." Ceddy clenched his fist in anger.


    The group looked at Claudia with pity andStacey stood up and hugged Claudia from behind, "You are not alone anymore, we are here for you." Said Stacey while hugging her.


    Everyone nodded and even Rachel stood up and hugged Claudia, caressing her hair softly.


    Claudia was overwhelmed with emotions and tears rolled down her cheeks.


    It was only yesterday that she learned from Thomas that her father was killed and didn''t die a natural death. The official story was that he had died from a heart attack.


    Michael signaled a boy with half black and blond hair to come to them. The boy rushed over with an excited expression. Michael patted his shoulder, "Larry my man tell them what you told me earlier."


    Larry nodded, "Yes of course, well yesterday my dad came back way too late home and it made me wonder what could keep him up so late. So I asked his deputy who is a good friend of mine and he told me a secret. They found strange traces ofblood in an alley northwest of Palmer Falls. This matter is huge because it seems someone was killed there, but my dad didn''t find any other clues."


    Leroy frowned while looking at Michael, "Someone was killed? We didn''t have a murder case for over 19 years."


    Larry lifted his finger like a teacher, "That''s why I said that this matter is huge, the news about this are kept secret so please do me the favor and don''t tell anyone else or you know what my dad would do to me if he finds out."


    They all fell silent.


    A serious glint flashed through Michael''s eyes for a second.


    "Larry my man these are some shocking news, thank you for sharing them with us. I think everyone agrees to let Larry join our group if he keeps telling us such incredible news."


    Everyone nodded their head approvingly and Larry felt his heart skip a beat, he he felt like heaven''s gate opened to him.


    Chris moved to him and wrapped his arm around his shoulder like they were best friends, "Not bad Larry haha."


    The rest of the school time passed and Michael told the pack that they would meet inside his mansion at 6pm.


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    Sheriff Dawson was sitting inside his office, going through some papers when a man entered. Sheriff Dawson looked up and threw a questioning look at the man.


    "This is really strange, from what I found out, the substance you found is blood.....but I can''t tell why it turned black. It appears to me that a new kind of poison was used in this case.....very bizarre. I can''t use the blood to find out from whom it is."


    Sheriff Dawson frowned deeply, "These are bad news, if we can''t find out whose blood it belongs to....*sigh* what a mess. A new kind of poison you say? I can only think of one person who has the wealth and means to produce such a thing....."


    The man wearing a doctor smock frowned too, "You mean..."


    "Yes I mean Richard Greyshaw, I need to question him about it, even though it will likely result in nothing."


    "You need to be carefull the Greyshaw''s are...."


    "Yes I know *sigh*."


    Sheriff Dawson took out a cigarette and lit it up, taking a deep puff before breathing the smoke out.


    "Ah right I almost forgot forgot to tell you the most important thing, the blood clearly belongs to a vampire." Said the man.


    Sheriff Dawson''s cigarette fell on the ground the moment he heard those words .


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    The pack were currently in the middle of the forest behind the Greyshaw mansion.


    Michael was looking down on his phone and put it back into his pocket.


    "Larry send me a message that the Sheriff arrived at an dead end in the case."


    Everyone expressions became relaxed but Claudia felt terrible, ''This is all my fault....''


    "It''s not your fault Claudia!" Said Michael.


    She looked up to him with a shocked expression.


    Michael smiled lightly, "I can''t read your thoughts but we all are connected, everyone here can feel your emotions. It was bound to happen sooner or later that we clash with vampires.You don''t need to worry about Thomas anymore, he is dead."


    Claudia''s pupils grew wider, "But, how?"


    Michael stayed silent and everyone understood that he wouldn''t share that information with them. A mysterious air surrounded Michael at that moment.


    "Maybe this matter is over but, we can''t became sloppy. If somehow Thomas death draws more vampires to Palmer Falls then...." Michael''s eyes turned black and his pupils became moon like, he grinned fiercely, "We will hunt! But before that I will start training you now." Said Michael while licking his lips.


    The way Michael said it sent a chill through their spines.

 8 Find her!

    Two luxurious cars entered Palmer Falls at night, attracting the curious gazes from some residents. The cars stopped in front of the best hotel in Palmer Falls that was owned by Chris family. Someone stood outside the hotel and waited for the people to step out.


    The doors opened and four robust man in black suits stepped outside. They headed to the car behind and one of them opened the door while bowing deeply. The rest stood in a row and bowed deeply to the person who stepped out. It was a stunning blond beauty wearing a sexy looking red dress. Everything about her was world class and an noble aura surrounded her.


    The man standing in front of the hotel walked fowards and bowed deeply, "It''s our honor to welcome Miss Morner to our humble hotel. Your rooms are ready, may I inquire how long you plan to stay?" Asked the middle aged man with uttermost respect.


    The stunning beauty didn''t even give him a glance and she was observing the area with disgust. An old man wearing a butler outfit stepped outside and answered for her, "We will stay as long the Mistress wants, thank you for the good work we will head to our rooms now."


    The middle aged worker nodded silently while starting to sweat, many thoughts ran through his mind why these people would come to Palmer Falls. He gave them the keys and guided them to their rooms.


    Four man guarded the door to the room and the stunning beauty sat down annoyed on the couch.


    "I already hate this filthy town!" Stated the beauty with utter disgust.


    The old butler who spoke earlier to the hotel worker sighed, "I know Mistress, but we are here because you wanted to come."


    Miss Morner rolled her eyes, "Thomas disappeared and from his message spoken on my mailbox we know that this town is the last place he was."


    The old man had a stoic expression and spoke, "Yes we will look into this matter tomorrow and we will find clues about Master Morner." His unnatural blue eyes narrowed.


    "I hope that nothing happened to him, if the Pazzini family is behind this....."


    "From what we found out, Master Morner was here to pick up a new plaything. Her name is Claudia Diaz."


    Miss Morner''s took off her sunglasses, revealing a pair of blood red eyes and overbearing killing intent spread out from her, "Find her Johannes! I want you to bring that b*tch to me so I can rip her into shreds!"


    "Of course Mistress!" Johannes sighed mentally, ''From all humans she could have chosen, she fell in love with that waste!''


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    The next day passed normally. They let Larry join the group in the break. They found it funny how happy Larry was just by sitting beside them. The way Rachel, Claudia and Ceddy looked at Michael changed completely after their first "training session" with him. They avoided looking into his eyes. The older pack member pitied them, they too had too had go through Michael''s loving "training sessions".


    They met later at Michael''s mansion like usually and Claudia asked an important question, "Can I turn my mother into one of us? I would feel better knowing that she can defend herself."


    Everyone looked at her surprised and then stared at Michael to hear his answer. They all had at some point those thoughts about turning their parents into werewolves, but never said them aloud.


    Michael gave Claudia a deep look and spoke, "Why do you think I didn''t turn my parents until now?"


    That question stumped them, that''s right why didn''t he turn his parents? At least his loving mother would be justified.


    "I don''t know." Answered Claudia.


    "Then let me ask another question, what is the most important thing your parents want you to archive in your life?"


    That question send them all into thinking.


    "I know it."


    Everyone turned their heads to the ever silent Stacey, "They want us to be succesfull and become a vampire."


    Michael nodded at her approvingly and she smiled shyly.


    "Stacey is right, they want us to become vampires because that''s how they grew up. What would happen if they found out that there is another race, that could threaten the rule of the vampires?"


    This time it was Ceddy that answered, "They would report it and we would be hunted down like dogs."


    Rachel frowned, "But we are family, what makes you think that they would betray us?"


    Ceddy had a sad expression, "Because the vampires sovereignty over humanity is deeply rooted inside them."


    Michael was surprised, ''This dude talks like he was born as a werewolf.''


    "It pains me to say it but I think Ceddy is right. From little on they would tell us how great and noble vampires are." Said Leroy with a sad expression.


    The group became quite.


    Michael watched them and sighed, after being reborn and finding out what he is he and how this world worked....he knew it would be incredible difficult to convince the older people to become werewolves.


    "There is a way." Said Chris, surprising everyone. Rachel looked at him with stars in her eyes.


    "It is just a point of perspective, if we sell it to them in the right way they wouldn''t think badly of becoming werewolves, it means an opportunity. They won''t become vampires anyway, why not take the werewolf side?"


    Chris felt the gazes of everyone focus on him and scratched his head.


    "Damn bro you are a f*cking genius!" Shouted Leroy.


    "You are so right Chris, our parents aren''t important enough to earn the right to become vampires, well the only exception are your parents Michael." Said Ceddy.


    Everyone looked now at Michael, "Don''t look at me, I don''t know either....anyway Chris is right we can pull it off if we do it the right way."


    Suddenly his phone vibrated and he got a message, after reading it he frowned deeply.


    "Okay that''s it for today think about a good way to convince our parents, we will continue tomorrow."


    Some of them exchanged looks and nodded. They walked down where James Wood was waiting for them.


    James drove them to their homes and headed back, after arriving at the mansion he parked the car and walked behind the mansion, entering the forest. It was already getting dark but he didn''t had any problems walking through the forest.


    "Show it to me James." Michael appeared behind a tree.


    "Here it is Sir." He gave his phone to Michael, showing him some pictures.


    "When did they arrive?"


    "Yesterday night Sir!"


    "Damn that Thomas he attracted a bunch of vampires to Palmer Falls. Did you find out who they are?"


    "Of course Sir, she is a High Vampire from Atlanta, her name is Elena Morner and she is the wife of the vampire you killed Sir."


    "F*ck a High Vampire is the last thing we need here....how old is she?"


    "312 years old Sir."


    *phew*


    Michael sucked in cold air.


    "She isn''t someone you can take on.....what a mess!"


    "Sir if George and Aiden join me we could..."


    "No, call George and Aiden and keep an eye on her and her group of bloodsuckers. Contact me if anything new comes up."


    "Yes, Sir!"

 9 Suspected

    Johannes was currently crouching down, touching the ground. He was at the alley in which Thomas died, he could still smell the decay inside the air. Two man in black suits were standing at the side.


    Johannes was trying to find traces and started to walk around but.....there was a strange odor in the air that blocked his sense of smell. It annoyed Johannes greatly, they arrived Tuesday night at Palmer Falls and now was Thursday, if he didn''t came back with results today she would search herself and that would mean...many dead humans.


    At least he found out where the girl lived. He already felt a huge headache coming if the Mistress doesn''t like the results. She might go on rampage and kill every single human inside the town. The Sanguine Council wouldn''t be happy if something like that happened.


    He sighed, ''This is a dead end, it''s time to visit Claudia Diaz!''


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    Michael wasn''t paying attention to Mr. Rhodes physics class, his thoughts were mostly focused on the problem with the High Vampire.


    ''I need to deal with them without causing a commotion....'' His eyes wandered to his pack members and a plan started to form inside his head.


    *DING DONG*


    The bell rang and everyone stood up and started to pour out of the classroom. The pack members met at the canteen and sat down together after getting their meal.


    Michael started talking first, "Ceddy you live near Claudia right?"


    That sudden question stunned Ceddy but he still nodded his head.


    "Good you will escort her from today on, James won''t be available for the next few days."


    Ceddy nodded his head stronger, "Leave it to me."


    Claudia couldn''t help but smile at Ceddy''s reaction.


    "And just to make sure, Chris you and Stacey will escort Rachel from now on. I don''t want anyone to walk outside alone. You all will move in groups everytime you go outside, understood?"


    "Yes!" Answered the group.


    "Bro what about me?" Asked Leroy.


    "Nothing, you are the fastest from us all, or do you want help?"


    "Ah no need I''m good." Said Leroy with a bright smile plastered on his face.


    They spent the remaining time talking and eating before heading back to the next classes.


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    "Miss Greyshaw, Sheriff Dawson is here." Said Barbara.


    Anna Greyshaw was sitting outside, wearing glasses while reading an article on her laptop. She turned around and nodded to the Maid Barbara.


    Barbara made a turn and came a few moments later back with Sheriff Dawson.


    Anna Greyshaw closed her laptop and signaled Sheriff Dawson to take a seat.


    Sheriff Dawson sat on the chair across the little marmor table.


    "So what brings you here Harry?" Asked Anna curiously.


    Sheriff Dawson waited until Barbara put down a cup filled with water and walked away.


    He observed Anna Greyshaw for a minute before sighing, "Anna what has Richard been up to lately?"


    She frowned, "The same as ever, he is in New York doing business and will be back in 2 weeks, why do you ask?"


    He observed her and answered, "We found traces of blood a few days ago.....we found out that the blood was contaminated and the person it belongs to was likely poisoned to death....the thing is he was a vampire."


    Anna was shocked at first but shook her head, "What rubbish are you talking about Harry? Vampires can''t be poisoned, they are immune against poison that''s common sense."


    Sheriff Dawson took a gulp water and continued, "No rubbish it''s fact, I received today the toxicological report....Anna I know that Richard runs a Research Company...did they stumble upon a way how to poison vampires?"


    Anna''s expression became darker and she put her dark blonde hair back, "Not that I know of, and even if....Richard stayed the last 2 months in New York, how could he poison someone here in Palmer Falls? Why was a vampire here in the first place?"


    Sheriff Dawson sighed again, "I don''t know and I ran into a dead end....I found out that a High Vampire is currently residing at the Norwish Hotel...I fear for our safety if the whole thing blows up. I mean, what would happen if the Sanguine Council gets wind of a vampire dying due to poisoning? They would send out the SDF and you know what that means."


    Anna paled in fear, "Sacrosanct Department Force? Are you insane?"


    "No I''m not, we know what happens to rebels....only the Fallen are able to fight against the SDF, we can''t. If the Sanguine Council finds out that a poison exist that can kill vampires...what do you think they would do?"


    Anna paled even more, "They would capture, torture and kill everyone that could be linked to it."


    "Yes they would...and who in this town has the wealth and means to create such a poison?"


    Anna Greyshaw stood abruptly up, "Enough! You know who we are, our Grayshaw family is loyal to the Sanguine Council since 4 generations, I won''t let you sue our family. I think it is in your best interest to leave Harry!" She grew furious with every sentence, almost screaming.


    Sheriff Dawson looked deep into her eyes before standing up and walking away, he halted for a moment, "I really hope this whole affair has nothing to do with the Greyshaw''s, have a good day Anna."


    Anna watched Sheriff Dawson''s back disappear. Her heart was beating madly and she sank back into her chair. She tried to calm down but couldn''t, she picked up her phone and called her husband Richard Greyshaw. It was already ringing when she felt her vision turn dark and she fainted.


    A voice came from the phone, "Anna what is it?"


    The phone slided out of her hand and landed on the ground, "Huh? Anna what happened? ANNA?"

 10 Visi

    Michael used the bus to travel back home because James was keeping an eye on the vampires.


    ''It''s time that I get my driver licence.'' Thought Michael. He stopped in his tracks when he arrived at the mansion, there was something wrong here he could feel it, smell it. He slowly walked to the mansion, not sure what was wrong and he saw Rosa who was wiping away her tears.


    "Rosa what''s wrong?"


    Rosa looked up and saw Michael standing right in front of her. SHe stood up from the stairs and hugged him, "Michael it''s terrible, Miss Greyshaw she....she collapsed and was brought to the hospital..." Said Rosa agitated.


    He stood there rooted and said, "Tell me exactly what happened!"


    Rosa stopped hugging him and used her handkerchief to wipe away her tears, "I''m not sure Barbara said that Sheriff Dawson visited her and the Miss collapsed after he left."


    ''Sheriff Dawson?''


    He quickly threw it to the back of his mind and asked, "Rosa you can drive right?"


    She nodded weakly and Michael picked up the key to one of the four cars that the Greyshaw family owns, "Good then drive me to the hospital I need to see mum now."


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    At another part of Palmer Falls were Claudia and Ceddy talking about various things while walking randomly around. Ceddy was happy to be able to spent time with Claudia and she didn''t dislike his presence at all. It was getting dark and they decided that it was time to head home. Ceddy accompanied her to her apartment and just as he wanted to leave he reacted to something in the air.


    There was a stench in the air, it felt strangely familiar but he couldn''t remember where he had smelled it before.


    Claudia seemed to smell it too and both of them stared uncertain at each other, before turning to the door that leaded to Claudia''s home.


    Claudia overcame a bad feeling, this feeling started to gnaw her from the inside and she took out her keys. Ceddy tensed up and the atmosphere became strangely gloomy.


    A fresh metallic stench assaulted their noses after Claudia opened the door, Claudia knew directly that something was off because all the lights were out. Her mother should be cooking at this time but it was too silent. Ceddy took out his phone and texted something before following Claudia inside.


    She turned on the lights on the corridor and followed the fresh stench that came out from the living room.


    Claudia froze the moment she opened the door to the living room and Ceddy who was right behind her stopped too.


    There were three stranger in the middle of the living room, one of them was sitting on a chair while the other two stood one each to his side. Claudia''s mother laid unconscious on the floor with blood streaming out of her head and neck.


    This moment seemed to run in slow motion in Claudia''s eyes and her feelings became chaotic, changing from confusion to anger to fear and hate.


    The man sitting on the chair spoke first, "We have been waiting for you Claudia Diaz."


    Ceddy heard Claudia''s heart beating faster and faster and he could feel that she was about to transform. He grabbed her hand and squeezed it for a moment. Claudia felt Ceddy''s hand on hers and she took a deep breath and calmed down a bit before looking furiously at the strangers.


    "Who are you people and what have you done to my mother?"


    The stranger on the chair smiled faintly, seeing Ceddy''s action to calm down Claudia. It was a bit funny to see a mortal calm down another one, as if she could do anything if she attacked them.


    "Ah yes, you see Miss Diaz here didn''t want to answer my questions and it pains me to say it but my dear friend here got a bit rough with her and it seems like he overdid it." Said the stranger with a smile on his face, if the situations wasn''t like this, one would think that he really felt bad about it.


    "But that doesn''t matter anymore, I''m searching for someone, his name is Thomas Morner."


    Claudia flinched, hearing this name and Ceddy tensed up even more.


    Their reactions didn''t go unnoticed and the stranger''s smile grew thicker, ''Bingo!''


    "It seems like you know something, now do us both a favor and answer my question, What happened to Thomas? If you don''t cooperate I fear that your dear mother won''t live past tonight." This time the stranger didn''t smile anymore and a cold glint flashed through his blue eyes.


    Ceddy stood there and felt that something was wrong with these people, the two wearing black suits stood there like statues and hadn''t moved at all. Something about them just felt wrong....


    Ceddy''s eyes opened wide, ''They don''t have a heartbeat, I can hear mine, Claudia''s and her mother''s heartbeat but, these three don''t have one.....''


    Just as he wanted to tell Claudia that these people are vampires, the atmosphere changed. He noticed that the three vampires were looking at Claudia like they had seen a ghost, he slowly turned to Claudia to see that her eyes became completely black. A golden ring appeared slowly surrounding the area where her pupils should be.


    The old man in butler clothes stood up and exclaimed, "Your eyes!"


    Claudia ignored his comment and gnashed between her sharp teeths, "Die!"


    She directly pounced at the old butler but she was stopped by the kick from the man in in the right. She was sent flying backwards and crashed into a wardrobe.


    Ceddy didn''t care anymore and transformed into his semi-wolf form. They were at a disadvantage because they were only the two of them. Claudia stood up and veins started to pop out on her forehead, her nails turned dark and grew sharper.


    She flung herself at the man who kicked her before while baring her fangs at him.


    Her actions looked cool but she was kicked again away, sending her crashing against the table this time. Ceddy watched it and started sweating, the man in black suit moved way too fast, he used a spinning kick to send Claudia flying.


    "Incredible, both of you are clearly not human, what are you?" Stated the old man with a surprised sinister smile on his face.


    "Don''t kill them, just knock them out."


    Ceddy took a fighting stance and Claudia emerged from the destroyed table, she seemed to have cooled down because she stared warily at the three people.


    It was clear as day that the two of them had no chance against these three, they lacked fighting experience.


    Ceddy started to take off his shirt and Claudia directly understood what he was planning to do.


    But before the show could start a large black blur passed them, leaving Claudia and Ceddy stunned, the black blur dashed straight at the two man in suits.

 11 Discovery

    The large black blur arrived almost instantly in front of the two man in suit and a pair of black furred, strong claw like hands gripped both of their heads. They couldn''t react at all and they were smashed into the floor, the sound of breaking tiles and skulls echoed through the living room, leaving Claudia, Ceddy and the old man staring wide eyed at the over 2 meters tall black furred creature.


    The old man was the fastest to realize what happened and made a turn at an incredible speed, he jumped through the window, breaking the glass in the process without effort.


    When Ceddy and Claudia ran to the window and looked down at the parking space, only to seea few pieces of broken glass on the ground. The old butler wasn''t to be seen anywhere.


    They heard a familiar voice behind them, "It''s too late, he escaped...." They turned around and saw a bare chested Leroy standing there. Leroy''s chest looked especially well trained and his six pack were almost perfect, his hands were stained with blood and other stuff that made Claudia''s and Ceddy''s stomach turn around.


    "Good that you send me a message Ceddy."


    Leroy smiled faintly and asked where the toilet is, Claudia showed him the direction and Ceddy helped her to tend her mother''s wound.


    Leroy came back after cleaning himself and looked around the demolished living room, "We need to take her to the hospital, we will tell them that she was assaulted by robbers."


    Claudia nodded while holding back her tears, she felt so useless and angry at the same time.


    Ceddy wrapped his arm around her, "It''s okay, the most important thing right now is that we get your mum to the hospital." Claudia leaned on him and nodded.


    Ceddy looked at the two corpses and turned to Leroy, "What about them?"


    Leroy looked at the mess he left behind and scratched his head, "Well, Michael will take care of it."


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    Michael was inside the hospital, waiting for the doctors results to tell him what happened to his mother.


    Suddenly his phone vibrated and he read Ceddy''s message on their chatroom, he was surprised but, relaxed after reading Leroy''s answer.


    Michael was sitting with Rosa in the waiting room when he got another message, "F*ck!" He cursed and stood up and went outside the hospital to call James.


    James picked up immediately, "Sir?"


    "James tell Aiden and George drive to Claudia''s home, there are two dead Vampires inside her apartment."


    "What about the High Vampire Sir?"


    "F*ck that b*tch, first take care off the mess at Claudia''s place, I don''t have time right now, mother collapsed and is in the hospital right now."


    "WHAT? What happened to Miss Greyshaw?"


    "I will tell you later, you know what to do right?"


    "....Of course, we will take care of it Sir!"


    Michael ended the call and headed back into the hospital.


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    Johannes arrived at the hotel and headed quickly to the room Elena Morner was currently staying. Two man in black suits made way for him and he entered the room, Elena was lazily half lying on the couch watching tv.


    She turned around, her eyebrows arched up in surprise when she saw the pale butler.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Johannes hair was messy and parts of his clothes were cut at some places.


    "I know now what happened to Master Thomas."


    "Oh? Tell me!" Ordered Elene who was wearing now a revealing dark dress.


    Johannes took a chair and said down, "Strange creatures are living in this town Mistress. I met three of them earlier. We had full control over the situation at first but....That girl Claudia Diaz is one of them. We arrived at her place and questioned her mother, she was stubborn so I had Number. 27 beat some sense into her. She was too frail and fainted after one hit. Her daughter arrived later with a youth....I asked her about Master Thomas and I could tell from her reaction that she knew something, so I threatened her and she snapped.....Mistress I have never seen such a transformation...and her eyes....." Told Johannes.


    Elena was frowning, "What about her eyes?"


    Johannes looked into her blood red pupils, "Her eyes became pitch black, she had no pupils in the beginning, until a golden ring appeared around the place where the pupils normally are. Her teeths and nails grew sharp....she resembled more a beast than a human. Has Mistress ever seen or heard of such a creature?"


    Elenas visage was ice cold and she shook her head slowly.


    Johannes continued after taking a deep breath, "She became many times stronger and faster than regular humans. From what I observed, her strength could be placed between a Blood Servant and a Lesser Vampire."


    "Ridiculous!" Exclaimed Elena shocked.


    Johannes shook his head, "I fear not Mistress, Number. 12 was able to kick her two times because she lacked fighting experience and was clouded by rage.....but she wasn''t hurt at all."


    "Are you telling me the truth?"


    "Yes Mistress and this isn''t the worst part, the youth that accompanied her went through the same transformation as her, I ordered Number.12 and 27 to knock them out to bring them back with us but....before they could act an incredible fast creature arrived and killed both Number. 12 and 27 on the spot."


    Elena''s shock grew every second while listening to Johannes.


    "You mean that creature...?"


    "Yes Mistress, that creature was over 2 meters tall with black fur and a wolf head, it smashed Number 12 and 27 heads the moment it appeared, I reacted fast enough and escaped through a window."


    "If what you are telling is the truth...then this is a major discovery, a race that can contend with us....we need to inform the Sanguine Council of this." Stated Elena.


    Her hand rested on her chin, "You will drive to the next Sanguine Consulate and tell them about this."


    Johannes stood up abruptly , "But Mistress, it isn''t safe here, we don''t know how strong these creatu..."


    "Silence!"


    Johannes mouth closed from itself and he couldn''t open it anymore.


    "Kneel!"


    An invisible force crashed down on him and he fell heavily on his knees.


    ''Bloodline Suppression!'' Johannes knew that his Mistress could use this ability but, knowing something and experiencing it are two different things.


    "I allow you to speak. Now tell me who am I?"


    Johannes was sweating buckets while the invisible force crashed down on him.


    "Mistress is the esteemed Elena Morner, 3th Rank High Vampire."


    Her bright blood red eyes were staring coldly at him and he couldn''t help but gulp down hard.


    "I allow you to stand. Go now, and inform the Sanguine Council."


    "Yes Mistress."

 12 Dear God...

    Michael was sitting on a bench outside the hospital, looking at the night sky.


    The doctor told him earlier the results of his mother''s check up.


    Brain Cancer and and evil one.


    His mother Anna Greyshaw was currently in coma.


    Michael knew from the first moment that he was adopted.


    He reincarnated into this world and didn''t put his adoptive parents into heart but, Anna Greyshaw managed to make him cherish her. He had an awkward relationship with his father Richard Greyshaw, Richard distanced himself from Michael and didn''t show him the same care as Anna.


    He was pulled back to reality when his phone rang, it was James calling him and he picked up, "Yes?"


    "Sir, we have a problem, the vampires have split up. The butler just left the hotel, Aiden and George are at Miss Diaz apartment...should I follow him or keep watching the High Vampire?"


    Ignore the butler, the High Vampire b*tch is our priority." Said Michael after standing up from the bench because he saw Ceddy, Claudia and Leroy get off a taxi while carrying Claudia''s unconscious mother.


    James followed his order and ended the call.


    Michael received the group and accompanied them. The nurse''s took care of Claudia''s mother and Rachel arrived with Chris at the hospital, joining them.


    "Where is Stacey?" Asked Ceddy.


    Everyone looked at each other. Rachel shrugged and dialed Stacy''s number, only to find out that it was turned off.


    Rachel was worried until Michael said, "It''s alright she will eventually show up."


    Leroy started to explain that Stacey was....strange, she would from time to time vanish.


    Chris and Michael were already used to it.


    "Ceddy, Claudia and Rachel will stay here and look after our parents....Leroy and Chris will come with me."


    Aside from Leroy and Chris the rest of them didn''t see through Michael''s intent and started to argue.


    "The three of you have almost no fighting experience. You will stay here while Leroy, Chris and I take care of the High Vampire."


    They gave up arguing and entered the hospital.


    Michael turned to Chris and Leroy, "Time to hunt." The three of them smiled like villains.


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    Johannes was still sweating after being confronted by the Bloodline Suppression from his Mistress. He was already outside of Palmer Falls, driving on the country road surrounded by woods. He was cursing inwardly that the Sanguine Council still refused to use phones, one needed to go there personally. Lucky that there were Sanguine Embassy in every big city.


    It would take a few hours to the next city and Johannes was thinking about how to report the strange creatures that he met in Palmer Falls when he noticed something from the corner of his eye, "Wha..!"


    Everything happened too fast, something rammed the car, sending it almost flying out of the road. Johannes lost control and the car crashed into a massive tree outside the road.


    When he came back to his sense he saw smoke coming out from the car engine and the windshield wa destroyed. Johannes was bleeding from his head and he pushed the air bag aside, opening the door and falling to the ground.


    ''What the hell happened?'' He was still a bit dizzy and stood up, looking around confused.


    He walked around the car and his eyes locked into the huge dent on the left side of the car.


    His mind became clearer and his wounds were slowly healing when a chilly sensation went through his entire body.


    It was then that he heard steps coming from the woods and he turned around, his cold blue eyes narrowed and he took out a sword from the car, taking a fighting stance.


    He knew exactly what had rammed the car, the over 2 meters tall creature walked slowly out from the shadows of the forest, revealing itself. Not far from Johannes stood a grey furred creature.


    Johannes body tensed instinctively and he gripped his sword harder.


    The creature was observing him with interest. Its golden rings in the middle of its eyes were shining dangerously in the darkness. Johannes brain was working at full speed, thinking about ways how to slay the beast in front of him when his body suddenly shook.


    ''What is happening?''


    His pupils grew wide and he started shivering uncontrolled in fear.


    Something about the creature is wrong.


    ''What is it, what is this, why do I feel so much fear?''


    He looked at its wolf like head and his sword fell on the ground, his body gave in and he fell on his knees. His thoughts were full of chaos and fear.


    ''Its...expression, what kind of expression is that?''


    The expression from the grey furred beast in front of him was just too unnatural, too wicked.


    It seemed like it was laughing, showing its sharp fangs, its wolf like face looked evilly twisted and its eyes...they had changed, they had turned completly red with the golden rings changing into golden slits.


    The sensation that flooded his body was vastly different from the Bloodline Suppression from his Mistress.


    If he had to describe Elena, he would say it is like looking up at a noble existence. Something that he could never reach but what he was going through him right now was stronger...no not stronger it was more pure.....pure terror!


    Tears invaded his eyes and they started to run down his cheeks. He looked up and saw the beast was almost upon him.


    "Dear god...."


    ------------------------------------------------------


    Elena was lying on the couch and was thinking how to lure out those creatures that Johannes had told her about. She took a sip from the wine glass and savored the dry but juicy taste.


    It was then that her eyes shifted to the door. She stood up and looked at the door in surprise.


    "You gotta be kidding me." She vanished from the spot and appeared outside the room, only to see her two blood servants lying dead on the floor with crashed skulls.


    She could smell the odor from the attacker in the air, it killed Nr. 7 and 16 like 8 seconds before.


    A furious glint flashed through Elena''s bright red pupils, ''You kill my slaves a few meters away from me and think you can escape? Dream on!''

 13 Bloody Nigh

    Elena was running at a speed which human eyes couldn''t perceive, she had already entered the woods surrounding Palmer Falls. It was many years ago since she felt so angry. She had lost 4 of her Blood Servants and the worst thing was that she was sitting in the room, only a few meters away from the spot her two Blood Servants were killed. She never had been so humiliated before.


    She could smell that the gap between her and the prey was closing. Elena was shocked how fast that creature could move. She was sure that the Sanguine Counsel would love to research these creatures but, she couldn''t care less about it, her killing intent reached its peak.


    Finally she caught up with it or so she thought.


    The beast was sitting on a fallen tree, as if waiting for her to arrive.


    She had never seen such a being before and she stopped 10 meters away from it.


    It was over 2 meters tall and had black fur grown all over its body. It was sitting there staring at her with a mocking expression, its hands stained with blood.


    Veins popped out on Elena''s forehead and she was ready to pounce at this filth to kill it slowly whe she noticed two presences walking out from the shadows.


    "Whoa hold your horse lady." Said a handsome youth with dark blond hair and a pair of different colored eyes. Beside him stood another of these creatures with brown fur all over its body, its built was even more imposing than the one sitting on the tree. His golden pupils were staring at her with a wild glint flashing through them.


    Elena calmed down and her bright red eyes focused on the youth, she could tell with one gaze that he was in charge.


    "So you are the master of these filthy creatures?"


    Two threatening growls came out of both beasts. Elena smiled mockingly.


    The youth only shrugged, "Well look here, this wh*re sure can talk sh*t."


    Elena laughed but her eyes narrowed and thick killing intent stormed out of her and hit the three of them.


    They didn''t flinch what surprised Elena.


    "It doesn''t matter, you all will die here. And my servant already went to report your existence to the Sanguine Council." Said Elena with a fake smile.


    "You mean the old man?"


    A voice came from the woods and a girl, no older than 18 appeared between the trees. She looked like a younger version of Charlize Theron in Aeon Flux, her mouth and hands


    were stained with blood and she threw something at Elena''s feet.


    The youth smiled, "Ah, that''s what you were up to."


    The girl walked to the group and she touched the thick arm of the beast with brown fur. The beast bent down and rubbed his wolf like head on her.


    Thick veins popped out on Elena''s forehead, the thing that the girl threw in front of her was a head, it was Johannes head and his face was even after death full of terror and fear.


    He had followed her for over 100 years...


    "I...WILL...KILL....YOU!!!" Every single word was spoken with thick killing intent radiating out of Elena.


    Her long blond hair started to wriggle in the air and she pounced at the girl with an incredible speed.


    Her nails grew long and sharp, and she aimed at the girls face, the girl didn''t flinch and even smiledamused, surprising Elena. It was then that she noticed that both creatures moved at a speed similar to her and blocked her strike.


    She jumped back and veins started to appear all over her body, her once beautiful face was twisted with all those wriggling veins appearing.


    She kicked the ground hard with her high heels and seemed to vanish from the spot only leaving behind up dirt flying up.


    Elena reappeared almost instantly beside the beast with brown fur and kicked out. The kick landed on its stomach and everyone heard bones breaking, the tall creature took off like a rubber ball and crashed into a tree, almost smashing it into two parts.


    The other creature pounced at her but her bright blood red eyes lit up and she spun quickly around, sending another high speed kick out. The beast with black fur reaction was quite fast too and it used its arms to block the attack.


    Despite blocking her kick, both of its thick arms bent in an unnatural way and creaking sounds echoed through the forest. He too was send flying away.


    The girl had a surprised expression on her face.


    "WHO WILL SAVE YOU NOW B*TCH!" Screamed Elena after taking care of both creatures.


    She dashed straight at the girl while radiating killing intent out, just as she was about to rip the girl apart, a sense of dread washed over Elena''s body and time seemed to slow down.


    She wanted to stop and see where the source of her dread came from, when a fist slammed from the side into her face. She couldn''t react at all and the impact send her flying away like a cannonball.


    Elena felt her jaw breaking and flew through the forest, rolling on the ground over 20 meters.


    She stood up dizzy while blood flowed out from her mouth, staining her black dress.


    Her sight was still recovering when she saw three people walking slowly to her.


    The girl and two youth walked to her, she was surprised to recognize who those two youths were, the tall and massive one with brown hair held his right part of stomach were his rips were and a bit of blood flowed down from his mouth.


    The other youth with black skin had his both arms hanging down in an awkward position.


    ''They transformed back.'' Thought Elena while narrowing her eyes.


    She felt her jaw was already sufficient healed and asked, "What are you all?".


    "Shut up! You broke my arms you f*cking b*tch!" Cursed the black youth.


    "I could swear I heard your jaw break.....high regeneration, a quiet convenient ability." Said the girl interested.


    Elena grew confused, ''Why are they so relaxed? Wait who hit me in the first place?''


    Her eyes searched for the the one who hit her. Her eyes widened when she saw the tall silver furred beast at the back. Its eyes were glowing brightly in the dark. It made its way to the front and stood no more than 10 meters away from her.


    Elena didn''t know why but she felt something deep inside herself screaming to run away.


    Her eyes bulged, she realized that she was being suppressed by the creature in front of her.


    "Impossible I''m a noble High Vampire how can a filthy beast suppress me? Me! Elena Morner!"


    "Beat me she snapped, doesn''t she realize what she is up against?"


    "She does but it seems she can''t accept it."


    "Well she is stronger and faster than us but Michael is on another level."


    Elena heard the group talk and it made her even angrier. Her bright bloor red met with the silver beast in front of her and she realized it. The creature was looking at her the same way she looked at humans. Indifferent, without emotions, in his eyes she was the filth.


    Elena screamed and launched herself at it, aiming her sharp nails at its eyes.


    The beast catched her wrist with easy and kicked her her hard on the chest. Elena was send flying while spurting blood and fell hard on the ground.


    ''How?''


    She gripped her left shoulder in pain and stared at the silver beast in fear.


    The beast held her left arm in its hand and threw it to the side like trash.


    Elena''s anger was replaced with fear and she turned around to flee.


    She was cursing in her mind but didn''t get far when the silver beast overtook her.


    Pure horror was seen on her twisted face and she tried to avoid it when the beast rotated and its furry tail hit her eyes, blinding her for a second.


    A second was all it needed to grip her right arm and rip it apart from her body, she screamed in pain and felt a powerful punch to her stomach.


    Elena flew across the forest, losing blood from her wounds and mouth until crashing against a tree, a branch was sticking out from her chest and she was impaled against the tree.


    The silver beast arrived with the three others and they looked at the pitiful state she was in.


    Elena lifted her head up weakly, ''I''m powerless against it, Its strength is on par with Royal Vampires!''


    When Elena''s eyes fell on the black youth she thought she didn''t see right, the youth was standing there all fine with crossed arms, ''They can regenerate too!''


    She opened her mouth and a spit out a fountain of blood, she felt weak and knew that she would be killed here, "What....are you?"


    The silver beast walked to her and its wolf like head came next to her ear, a rough, almost otherworldly voice spoke, "You have no idea...."


    It gripped her throat and dragged her slowly away from the tree, Elena was being held in the air like a chicken.


    His other hand gripped her head and she couldn''t fight back at all, ''Oh my god.'' Those were her last thoughts.

 14 Blackmail?

    Michael threw the corpse of Elena to the ground and started to transform back into his human appierence. He turned around, facing, Stacey, Leroy and Chris, "We need to get rid of the body, Stacey what did you do with the old man?"


    Stacey told them how she read Ceddy''s message on the chat group and rushed to Claudia''s apartment, only to see the butler jump out of the window and escaping. She followed him to the hotel of Chris family and waited, during the time she was thinking what to do next, the butler came out and drove away. Stacey told them how she rammed his car and took care of him. She picked afterwards their scent and ran over to them. His corpse was still lying beside the car.


    Michael praised her a bit before pointing out her mistake of leaving the body behind.


    "Leroy go there and get the body, hopefully no one has found it yet and called the Sheriff."


    Leroy nodded and took off.


    "The two of you will help me digging a hole to bury her."


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    Sheriff Dawson and his Deputy were standing in front of a headless and limbless body. Sheriff Dawson felt a huge headache coming, and his Deputy couldn''t hold it anymore and turned around, throwing up.


    "For god''s sake, Billy get yourself together, I''m beginning to doubt that you are a hunter." Cursed Sheriff Dawson loudly.


    The poor Billy wiped his mouth clean with a handkerchief and looked aggrieved at the Sheriff, "Give me a break Harry, this is just too much!"


    Sheriff Dawson frowned and calmed down, "Sorry Billy it''s just...."


    Billy put his hand on Sheriff Dawson''s shoulder, "I know. What on earth did this?"


    Sheriff Dawson turned to Deputy Billy surprised, "What do you mean?"


    "Well I can tell from a glance that this wasn''t done by a human, it was some kind of animal. Look at the bite mark on the right arm there." Said Billy, pointing at the arm on the ground, and suppressing his urge to throw up again.


    The Sheriff took out a cigarette, "What the hell is going on in Palmer Falls? First the dead Vampi...."


    "What?" Asked Billy who was surprised by Sheriff Dawsons abruptly freezing in the middle of his sentence.


    The Sheriff ignored him and took out his phone and called someone, "Yes Frank it''s me, no I''m not good, are the group of vampire still inside your hotel? Why I ask? That isn''t your goddamn problem, check if they are still there."


    Sheriff Dawson was restless running up and down.


    "Yes I''m still here...I understand, don''t tell anybody about it and delete any information about them checking inside your hotel... Don''t ask just do it!"


    Sheriff Dawson felt powerless and leaned on the car.


    "What happened?"


    "We all are as good as dead, that happened." Answered Dawson exhausted.


    "Harry don''t let me in the dark and tell me!"


    "I called Frank Norwish and asked him about the group of vampires that stayed at his hotel.....they all vanished mysteriously."


    "What does that mean?"


    "The corpse here look at his clothes, they are clearly high quality stuff and it looks like a butler attire...this should be the personal butler from the High Vampire that stayed at the hotel. If what I''m thinking is right then...."


    "They are most likely all dead." Ended Deputy Billy the sentence as he paled.


    Sheriff Dawson nodded, "I don''t know what is going on but the first vampire was poisoned to death, this one here on other hand...."


    "Got ripped apart, and we still need to find his head."


    "Yes....we still need to wait for Doctor Weston, he will confirm if I''m right or wrong, I hope the latter." Said Dawson during lightning up his cigarette.


    Unknown to him, someone heard everything they said and started to retreat deeper into the woods, his pair of bright golden eyes, slowly fading into the darkness.


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    Michael, Stacey and Chris were later picked up by James who drove them all back to their homes. It was really late in the night and they came up with an excuse that they stayed with Michael to support him in his difficult time, after his mother collapsed.


    The next day when Michael arrived at the school he was taken to the side by Leroy.


    Michael saw how nervous Leroy was and asked, "Did something happen?"


    Leroy looked around to make sure no one was near and started to explain, "Yes two things happened...you know my little sister right?"


    Michael wanted to ask why he was asking him such an obvious question, of course did he know Leroy''s little sister, but he simply nodded.


    "Well the thing is, she found out that I''m a werewolf."


    "What?! How?"


    "She spied on me yesterday and recorded how I transformed into a werewolf inside my room and jumped out from the window...."


    "Wow that''s messed up....why would she spy on you in the first place?"


    "I don''t know, really I have no idea why, she said to me that she wants to become a werewolf too. If not she would upload the video, for the whole world to see."


    Michael''s eyes widened, "D*mn she is ruthless."


    Leroy lamented, "She is too smart for her age."


    "She is only one year younger though." Michael was touching his chin.


    "What should we do?"


    Michael sighed, "Give her what she wants, we can''t silence your sister can we?"


    "Alright...I will do it tonight."


    "Make sure to explain the risks and our pack rules to her properly."


    Leroy nodded.


    "And the second thing?" Asked Michael


    "Ah yes I almost forgot."


    Leroy told him about the conversation between Sheriff Dawson and Deputy Bily.


    Michael nodded an was lost in his thoughts. He nodded to Leroy and both of them walked to the classroom to join joined the rest.


    Michael was picked up by James after school and drove to the hospital to visit his mother. Claudia and Ceddy tagged along, because her mother was about to be released.


    Luckily Claudia''s mother couldn''t remember what happened last night due to her head injury.


    Michael sat down beside his mother and James left the room to give him space.


    ''Brain cancer....should I turn her? It could probably heal her...''


    While he was deep in thoughts a man entered the room.


    Michael turned around and stood up.


    "Father."

 15 Curse

    In front of Michael stood his Father, Richard Greyshaw. He was in his mid forties but still looked like in his early thirties. He had a similar dark blond hair like Michael and a pair of green eyes stared straight at him behind glasses.


    Richard was taller than Michael and was wearing an expensive blue suit.


    "Tell me what happened."


    Michael eyes wandered to Anna who was in coma, "She collapsed two days ago and is since then in coma, the doctors found that she has an evil brain cancer and she doesn''t have much long to live.....4 months at best.


    Richard nodded stiffly and walked to the bed and held his wife''s hand.


    "Father we are very rich, isn''t it time time for you and mother to be turned into vampires? It would save her live."


    Richard''s body froze and his face showed complicated emotions for the first time. It didn''t escape Michael''s sharp senses. He had been wondering for a long time now why both of them haven''t been turned into vampires yet. It seemed some sort of secret was in play.


    Richard looked over to Michael, "You are 17 years old now I think it''s time to tell you the truth.


    ''Oh? Will he tell me now that I''m adopted?'' Thought Michael secretly.


    "What truth?" Asked Michael while acting ignorant.


    Richard took a deep breath, "The truth about you and our family. You are not our biological son, we adopted you when you were 9 months old. There are no records from you real parents, they left you in front of the church when you were only a few days old."


    Richard was observing Michael who played the shocked and sat down on the chair wide eyed.


    ".....I didn''t expect that...."


    "You are and will forever be our son. I know I wasn''t the best father but, it''s just that your mother spoiled you too much, you needed a hard hand from time to time."


    Michael laughed inwards, ''Yeah she really spoiled me too much.''


    "But what does this have to do with the reason you and mum aren''t vampires yet."


    Richard sat down and started to explain, "Because our Greyshaw family is cursed."


    Michael eyebrows shot up, "Cursed?"


    "Yes, cursed."


    "How is that possible?" Asked Michael confused.


    Richard looked outside the window, seemed lost in thoughts, "It was my Ancestor Peter Greyshaw 214 years ago that caused this curse. You see witches were being hunted by the vampires. My ancestor sheltered a witch and she helped him to become rich. His greed is the reason for the curse. He betrayed her and sold her out to the Sanguine Council. She was so furious that she killed herself on the spot, cursing our family before dying. Since then no one that shares our blood can be turned into a vampire. And what makes it worse is that the curse affects those close to us."


    "Wow this is a lot to digest." Michael was surprised, ''Witches exist? Well it makes sense, vampires, werewolves why not witches?''


    "So the curse is the reason why both of you can''t become vampires, what is with me then?"


    "You too can''t become one." Said Richard with a guilty expression.


    ''That''s not possible anyway since I have been born as a werewolf.''


    Michael grew curious and thought about striking while the iron was still hot, "Are there other beings aside vampires and witches?"


    Richard observed Michael for a while before shaking his head, "No there aren''t any other."


    ''Maybe he is right or there are others, it''s just that they didn''t show themselves or the information about them is being kept secret.'' Thought Michael.


    "And all the year long talks about me becoming someone great to be turned into a vampire was....?"


    Richard smiled guilty, "Just to motivate you."


    "I see....I need some time alone see you later dad."


    Michael walked out of the room and signaled James that he wanted to got home.


    Claudia wrote inside the chat group that her mother is alright, resting at home. Aiden and George did a good job to let all evidence disappear.


    Michael arrived later at home, ate something and went straight to bed.


    The next day was saturday and the pack met inside Michael''s room. Everyone was there sitting on his couch, bed and chairs. Michael frowned and turned to Leroy, "Where is your sister?"


    Leroy''s body stiffened and one could see how pearls of sweat started to appear on his forehead.


    "Well you see...the thing is...errrr..."


    Michael grew irritated and his gaze became sharp, "Spit it out!" Leroy flinched back and avoided eye contact with Michael. The rest of the greup were confused and curious.


    "I explained everything to her and turned her yesterday night into a werewolf....I told her earlier that we will have a pack meeting but...she told me that she never said she would join our pack and I can''t do anything to her.....you see she has a copy from the video." Said Leroy with his head down.


    Michael was speechless. He felt his brain cells literally die out, listening to Leroy''s story.


    The pack members looked at Leroy with pity, Leroy was normally very reliable, only his little sister could fool him like this.


    "Do you know where is she right now?" Asked Michael.


    Leroy''s body shook and he lifted his head up with a horrified expression.


    "Relax, I won''t do anything to her. I will only show her, her place."


    Leroy breathed out relieved, "She should be at Aunt Molly''s Store."


    "Good, I will leave now. Stacey and Chris, you both will train the others in my stead." Michael turned into a blur and took off at a neck breaking speed after saying his part.


    Ceddy watched Michael''s departure wide eyes, "How can he be this fast in his human form?"


    "He is the Alpha I guess, Leroy is the fastest in his werewolf form but, he can''t control it fully yet. Michael is an allrounder with vast fighting experience, sometimes I ask myself where he fought so much to reach his standards."

 16 Cooperation

    Michael arrived outside Aunt Molly''s store and entered it. He looked around and found Leroy''s little sister shopping with two of her friends.


    Leroy''s little sister was the one holding a white dress with flower motives on it.


    Different from Leroy her skin was almost white, they didn''t share the same father, her hair was curly and waist long.


    Michael walked to them and interrupted their conversation.


    He noticed their heads turning with interested towards him, there was no one in Palmer Falls who didn''t know Michael.


    He put a smile on his face, "Hi there, sorry to interrupt you. Odette do you mind coming with me for a talk?"


    Leroy''s sister observed him warily, hesitating what to answer.


    The little beauty beside her became excited and pushed her towards him, "No problem, she will gladly go with you." She was smiling cheekily, winking nonstop to Odette . Odette was at loss seeing her friends behavior. Her other friend was rather shy and looked down, hiding her blushing face behind her pony hair cut.


    Odette sighed and went with Michael outside of the store.


    "What do you want? I thought I made my standpoint clear." Said Odette right off the bat.


    Michael''s smile cracked, "Listen good, I''m not your brother, I gave your brother his powers and he gave them to you. I can can take away what I have given."


    "Then I will upload the video, for the whole world to see." Replied Odette fiercely.


    "I don''t think that you would do that." Answered Michael confidently.


    "Oh? What makes you think that?"


    "You are smart, you know what happens if the vampires get their hands on that video. They would find out from where the video originated, everyone knows that the Sanguine Council is old fashioned but the Sacrosanct Department Force under it uses all available resources. There is no doubt that they would find out about Leroy, once they lock into him what would happen to your family? That''s why I know that you won''t upload that video."


    Odette opened her mouth to say something but closed it again.


    "You already got what you wanted, you are one of us now, why are you refusing to join our pack?"


    Odette sighed, "You are smarter than my brother, you are right I would never upload the video. You underestimate the Sanguine Council, if they ever found out about werewolves....they would wipe Palmer Falls out of the and everything related to it. I hacked once into their system and found some disturbing files."


    Michael stared at her stunned, "You managed to hack into their system?"


    Odette smiled faintly, "Yes I could only acces a small part of it, but it was enough. They are currently at war against the Fallen Ones. This war is already going on for thousands of years. The last thing the Sanguine Council would like to see is a new power emerging right under their nose. And that''s what werewolves are, they are Power."


    Michael rubbed the stubbles on his chin, "You are right but you haven''t answered my question yet."


    "I want to build my own pack, I''m part of a group of people that have a common goal, we don''t want to become vampires....so werewolves are the perfect alternative. I found my older brothers behaviour becoming odd in the last two years, I grew curious that''s how I found out about him being a werewolf."


    "Alright, what kind of group do you belong to?"


    Odette stayed silent for a moment, "People that operate around the world, one could say that we are all hackers. I can''t tell you anymore than that."


    ''This is rather interesting.'' Thought Michael.


    "I have one condition." Stated Michael.


    "What is it?"


    "Cooperation between our three packs."


    Odette''s eyebrow shot up. "Three? My brother told me there is only your pack."


    Michael smiled mysteriously, "This is a little secret but there exist another pack, the german pack lead by my cousin. I will give you his contact details and explain everything to him. Today is full moon and you will transform into a werewolf, when do you plan to turn your people?"


    "You are full of surprises.....my class will go on a school trip to Los Angeles next monday, I will meet some of my people there."


    "Good, you still need to come later to my house before it gets dark. The first transformation is extreme and you might go berserk we will help out if that happens."


    Odette nodded, "That''s fine by me, here is my phone number. Well then, see you later."


    Odette headed back inside the store where she was surrounded by her two friends.


    The little beauty was excited, "Now tell us what you both were talking about, OH MY GOD he is so hot."


    The shy friend nodded, "It''s unfair Odette."


    Odette felt like slapping them, "Calm down Smilla, and you too Izu I didn''t expect you would be into Michael."


    The little beauty Smilla who was half mexican and african couldn''t hold back anymore, "Are you kidding? Did you see his eyes? They have different colors, I mean DIFFERENT EYE COLORS. And he is hot."


    Izu who was part american and part italian lowered her head blushing silently.


    Odette felt funny inside, watching her friends, "Ok calm down, we talked about my brothers birthday present. I will give you tomorrow a huge surprise."


    Smilla''s interest was piqued , "Something good? What is it? A date with Michael? I would take Cedric too! Just tell me already you know how much I hate surprises."


    Izu lifted her head, scruinting her eyes, "What kind of surprise?"


    "Haha you will see tomorrow, not only for the you two of you."


    "For the "D" brothers too? I don''t care, just get me a date with Michael."


    Odette felt like crying hearing Smilla''s comments about a date with Michael. She thought about it and couldn''t find any reason to scold Smilla, Michael was really attractive, he was tall and well trained. His eyes were special and his loose middle long dark blond hair looked hot too. Michael had a kind of wild vibe around him. But there was something about Michael....that made her wary of him. She couldn''t point out what it was, just her intuition telling her.


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    ''To think that Odette is part of a hacker group is a pleasant surprise. We will cover up a major weakness with their help. The information they can provide us with, will be vital in the future when things between the vampires and us grow ugly.''


    Michael was walking through the woods behind the Greyshaw Mansion. He had already picked up the scent of the pack and was heading there.


    He arrived at a rather open part of the forest and saw the pack training. Many pairs of golden pupils turned to him, making him smile.


    "Okay listen up everyone, I have some things to tell you."

 17 Goddess

    The pack stopped training, paying attention to Michael.


    "I had an interesting conversation with Leroy''s little sister. I approved of her creating her own pack."


    "WHAT!?"


    It was Leroy who cried out in surprise, the rest were stunned too.


    "Let me explain, she is part of a group that will work together with us in the future."


    "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?" Asked Leroy agitated.


    ''Poor guy...'' thought Michael.


    "It is for her to tell you, what I can say is that their group will provide us with important informations about the Sanguine Council. Next is that there exist another pack beside ours."


    Everyone felt like a bomb exploding inside their heads.


    Michael turned to Chris and Stacey, "You both remember my cousin Dino right?"


    Chris and Stacey nodded silently.


    "Well I turned him three years ago into one of us and he is currently leading a pack in Germany. We will work with them together in the future."


    Michael observed their reaction everyone was shocked by the news, well everyone beside the ever silent Stacey, she had always a perfect poker face.


    "Why didn''t you tell us earlier?" Asked Chris.


    "Well everyone has their secrets right? I wanted to wait and tell you guys if the situation requires it. Like now with all those vampires coming to Palmer Falls. We still don''t know how the death of all those vampires will affect us."


    Chris felt a bit bitter inside but nodded reluctantly. He was Michael''s best friend since he could remember and thought that he knew everything about him.


    They calmed down slowly, digesting the shocking news. They all felt a need to get stronger and they continued to train, with Michael joining and directing them.


    The time flew by and it started to get dark. They were all sweating, sitting on the ground catching their breath when they saw a girl emerging from the woods, it was Odette.


    She was being followed by three robust build man in suits.


    The group recognized one of them it was James Wood, the other two were unknown to them.


    Michael stood up, "Good everyone is here, guys let me introduce them, you all know James. Well these two here are Aiden and George, they are my subordinates and part of the pack. Aiden and George are the ones who cleaned your apartment Claudia.


    Claudia was surprised and thanked them.


    "Nothing to thank about, it''s our honor to work for the young master." Said Aiden and George at the same time.


    Chris already knew about them, they were people who would have died if Michael didn''t turned them into werewolves, they swore to serve Michael after until their death.


    Leroy was talking to his little sister. Everyone could tell that he was being dominated by her, he was indeed a poor guy.


    The sky was already dark and they all looked up. They all felt something deep inside them beginning to surge.


    Raw berserking power shot through their bodies. The older pack members were already used to it, But for Claudia, Ceddy, Rachel and Odette, it was their first time. It was an intoxicating feeling, never did they felt this strong before.


    The moon was still hidden behind some clouds, Michael started to take off his clothes. The rest followed him and started to take off they clothes too. Odette felt awkward but followed suit, it was good that Leroy provided her with elastic underwear.


    They waited for the clauds to reveal the full moon and they felt their power grow every second. Their eyes turned pitch black and golden rings appeared around their black pupils.


    It was then that the full moon behind the clouds was fully shown.


    Cracking sounds could be heard and everyone started to transform into their werewolf form.


    The pain that came with the transformation left Odette breathless. She had never felt so much pain in her live. Every single bone inside her broke apart and started to change. It was a hellish experience. Odette gritted her teeth hard, somehow managing to stay conscious.


    After some time the pain started to fade away, being replaced by a feeling of absolute power.


    She looked down at herself and saw dark fur all over her body. She moved her claw like hands in wonder.


    *ROOOOOOOAAAARRRRRRRRRR*


    A mighty roar echoed through the forest.


    It was Michael who roared out and the pack members joined him.


    *ROOOOOOOAAAARRRRRRRRRR*


    *ROOOOOOOAAAARRRRRRRRRR*


    *ROOOOOOOAAAARRRRRRRRRR*


    Michael was still staring at the full moon and noticed how it started becoming bigger.


    His lunar pupils became small and he turned around to see if the others saw what he was seeing.


    Michael froze in place, he stood alone in the forest, the rest of the pack were nowhere to be seen. He looked around and realized that he was standing inside a different forest.


    He looked up and saw how the moon became so big that he could see every detail on its surface. The full moon seemed to cover the whole sky.


    Countless little specks of light started rain down from the moon, illuminating the whole area.


    Michael felt that they looked rather familiar.


    The specks of light began to gather near Michael, starting to take shape.


    He was just too shocked and stood rooted, watching everything unfold.


    The specks of light shined too bright, so that he needed to put his hands in front of his eyes.


    The light dimmed slowly down and he took a peek.


    A woman clad in a white dress was floating above the ground. She was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Her beauty was just too unreal.


    The woman opened her eyes slowly and stared straight at Michael. She had the same eyes as him. They were pitch black with a lunar ring surrounding the black pupils. She had a pair of cute,silver wolf ears on her head.


    She smiled faintly, "We finally meet child." Even her voice sounded otherworldly, with an unique mesmerizing tone to it.


    Michael knew from the first moment that this woman, was without a doubt a God. He gulped hard, "Excuse me....who are you?"


    "I am Lupa, you answered my call after you died and I gifted you your current life."


    ''Ah! I remember now....''


    "The moon at that time...?"


    "Yes it was me."


    She was still smiling like a mother would smile at her child.


    It was strange but he felt at peace in her presence.


    "How can I thank you Goddess Lupa?"


    Her smile grew bigger, "Why would you need to thank me my Child?"


    Michael fell silent, ''God what am I thinking? I really feel like a child now.''


    Goddess Lupa became rather amused, "Destiny, Fate, Coincidence.....you can call it however you want, it was natural for you to become my Child."


    Michael was left stunned and he smiled back at her, "I still want to thank you so much for this second chance. I remember back then my brother in arms Jonas stood there with me....."


    Goddess Lupa expression changed into a sad one, "Yes he was answering my call too....but my sister interfered, you don''t need to worry about him, like you he became an immortal being."


    "Wait I''m immortal?"


    "Of course, my silly Child."


    "Wow I didn''t expect it, how come we only meet now?"


    "Because you reached adulthood, you are about to awaken your true power my Child. Countless years may pass until we meet again."


    "Why?"


    Goddess Lupa stayed silent, the meaning behind her silence was obvious.


    "Can I ask you another questions?"


    "Of course."


    "Why me? I''m nothing special."


    A faint glint flashed through Goddess Lupa''s eyes, "Exactly because of that, you know who you truly are, that makes you special."


    Michael pondered about her words and closed his eyes in peace, "I understand."


    "It is time to awaken my Child, become the Alpha."

 18 Awakening

    Michael opened his eyes and saw the familiar environment and werewolves standing around him. They were still roaring at the moon in unison.


    He looked down at himself and his silver colored fur, ''I know who I am huh?''


    The full moon in the sky had returned to his normal size and he felt his surroundings stir.


    Michael''s pitch black eyes started to change colors, they began to become entirely white, with his lunar ring in the middle vanishing.


    He took a deep breath and roared out with everything he had.


    *ROOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR*


    He unleashed a wild mighty roar that seemed to shake the air itself. Everyone bacame silent and felt a powerful pressure descend upon them, making them all bow down, even if they didnt wanted to.


    Time slowed down, the darkness started to gather around Michael and his silver furred body started to absorb the darkness around him like a starved beast.


    It was as if he became a black hole that devoured the light.


    The area became so dark that one couldn''t see their hands in front of their face.


    The pack members could only see Michael''s bright white eyes glowing savagely.


    In the middle of his white eyes two dark rings started to appear, that gave him an evil touch.


    Fear started to spread through everyone, they had the urge to scream out in terror just by staring into Michael''s eyes.


    Michael felt pure raw power rampaging through his body and something else mixed to it.


    It seemed like hours passed before time started to flow normally again. The moonlight illuminated the area and everyone could see Michael''s new appearance.


    His once silver fur had turned pitch black, even darker than Leroy''s and Odette''s.


    His body produced a dark smoke like fog that attached itself to Michael, making him look like the beastking of darkness. One could only discern faint parts of his body, only his bright white eyes with dark rings in the middle could be clearly seen inside the darkness.


    Stacey''s golden ring in the middle of her eyes started to change, turning into golden slits. She unleashed a vast amount of killing intent, her hind legs bulged and she managed to stand up, despite being under the pressure of Michael''s presence, stupefying everyone.


    Michael''s focus changed from himself to Stacey who was walking on her hind legs to him.


    She arrived right in front of him and her menacing golden slits like pupils stared straight into his.


    Stacey fell on the ground and bowed as deeply possible.


    Michael stood there calmly and observed her.


    Suddenly the other members started to stand up and and walked behind Stacey, falling on the ground and bowing deeply.


    It was a breathtaking scene and Michael felt his emotions swell.


    *ROOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR*


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    It was monday and Michael was eating alone his breakfast, his father only stayed for one day before departing from Palmer Falls. Michael knew how busy he was, running a giant Research Company.


    He was still getting used to his huge power up after the awakening two days ago.


    Michael found out that he could control the darkness, it wasn''t easy and drained him greatly but the results spoke for themselves. Even if the whole pack attacked him in their werewolf form, they had no chance against him. He became even stronger if he was dark around him.


    Another surprise was Stacey, she had awoken a few months ago and kept is secret until two days ago. With it she was officially the second strongest behind Michael. Everyone became ecstatic knowing that they could awaken in the future.


    Michael took his bag and walked outside. James was already waiting for him. He gave Michael a bow and drove him to the school.


    Odette had contacted him, telling him that her class departed to Los Angeles.


    Everything was moving in the right direction.


    He meet with everyone in front of the school gates and they entered the school.


    The students that saw them felt that something about the group had changed.


    The pack member were walking silently behind Michael, an aura of a true leader surrounded Michael while they walked through the corridor.


    Everyone made way for them, their eyes showing different emotions, envy, reverence, desire, lust and more. The group ignored them and entered the classroom, Ceddy went another way because he was in a different class.


    Michael sat down on his chair and took out his books, he smiled confidently.


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    Two people driving motorcycles entered Palmer Falls. They drove through the town and stopped before a motel. They parked their motorcycles and took off their helmets.


    A woman with soft green eyes revealed her long dark blond hair. She was beautiful despite looking like she was in her mid thirties. Her body was curvy and she gave off a mature charm that made every man''s head turn around to take a good look at her.


    Next to her stood a youth. Both of them wore the same kind of black leather jacket and blue jeans.


    He took off his helmet and let his hand pass through his short dark blond hair. He looked around with interest, "Are you sure that we found the right place?"


    The mature woman turned to him, "There is no doubt that we are in the right place, look."


    The woman pointed upwards to a black dot in the sky. The youth looked up and saw the black dot becoming visible while it was flying down in their direction.


    A four-eyed crow flew down, landing on the shoulder of the woman. It flapped it wings exited.


    "My familiar found the source of the magical disturbance. It originated not far from here."


    The youth looked lazily at the four-eyed crow that started to merge into her, leaving behind a tattoo on the side of the woman''s neck, "Alright then what are we waiting for? We traveled for two whole days to reach this town."


    The woman sighed, "We need a place to stay, I will go and get us rooms, wait here for me."


    The youth nodded and leaned on his bike.


    He observed lazily the area and yawned.


    The woman came back after a few minutes and threw a key to him. "Your room is number 7, mine is number 6."


    "Alright."


    Her four-eyed crow tattoo started to wriggle, and the crow emerged from her neck. It flapped it wings and cried out before flying up into the sky.


    The youth didn''t show any reaction to what he was seeing and they put their helmets back on.


    "Good, let''s go."

 19 Who are you?!

    "It''s here...." Said a woman while touching the ground.


    The youth was looking around with a frown, a four-eyed crow was flying above their heads, shouting from time to time.


    The woman stood up and observed the forest intensely.


    "What is it?" Asked the youth.


    "I''m not sure...there is Dark Magic all over this place but, it isn''t evil. I have never encountered such a thing before."


    The youth turned around confused, "Dark Magic that isn''t evil? Such a thing exist?"


    The woman was just confused as the youth, "Apparently yes, what do you see?"


    "I''m not sure..." Answered the youth after crouching down to pick up some earth from the ground.


    "Here were humans but...."


    "But?"


    "They are mixed with traces from some kind of animals....big, strong animals."


    "That doesn''t make any sense, there aren''t any traces of sacrifices here." Said the woman.


    "You are right there aren''t but there are still traces of strong life force around."


    The woman took out a cigarette from her jacket and lit it up, "How strong?"


    "Very strong, unlike anything I have seen before. I can still see it lingering around." Said the youth while his eyes wandered around the forest.


    "I don''t like this at all, here is a power at work that we don''t understand." Her voice had a trail of concern within.


    "Right, but we can assume that they live inside Palmer Falls, I can find them if their life force is this strong, they should look different than regular humans."


    "Right!" The woman''s mood improved.


    "Let us try to see where the traces lead us, if we reach a dead end we can search for them in the town, what do you think Aunt Susan?"


    "We will do as you suggested."


    "Good."


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    School was over and Claudia was walking with Rachel through the little mall they had in Palmer Falls.


    "I can''t believe that we can awaken new powers, I wonder what kind of power I will get when I finally awaken." The red haired beauty was very intrigued by the possibility of awakening.


    Claudia was slowly beginning to regret agreeing to go shopping with Rachel. Rachel had been talking almost non stop about the awakening.


    She too desired to awaken herself and become stronger. Michael and Stacey seemed to be invincible after their awakening.


    "Ah right Claudia what''s going on between you and Ceddy?"


    Claudia lost her balance for a moment, "What nonsense are you talking about?" Asked Claudia back, feeling embarrassed.


    A cunning smile appeared on Rachel''s lips, "Don''t play the innocent, I can literally see a firework everytime you both are together. Everyone can tell, I first thought you had a thing for Michael but you went for Ceddy instead."


    Claudia was speechless, listening to Rachel. Her heart made a skip when she thought about Ceddy.


    ''Is it really so obvious?''


    "Dear have you forgotten that we are all emotionally connected?" Continued Rachel cheekilly.


    Claudia couldn''t stop herself from hitting Rachel''s arm. They both laughed heartily.


    "Do you want some ice?" Asked Rachel.


    "No thanks I''m still full."


    "Alright, I will be back in a minute." Rachel entered the cafe and went to the counter.


    Claudia waited outside and leaned on the wall, watching the people walking past her.


    It was then that she saw him, he was standing not far away looking at her wide eyed, she frowned but still walked up to him. His clothes and hair cut were different and there was something about him that irritated her.


    ''Why is he so excited?'' Thought Claudia irritated.


    "How come you are here?"


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    The youth was standing inside the mall and he looked bored around.


    ''What a small town they don''t even have a Foot Locker here.''


    He had earlier followed the traces from those animals deeper into the woods but they arrived at a dead end. With no other option he went back to Palmer Falls with his aunt. She was too tired and went to the motel to rest for a while.


    The youth was too bored to stay at the motel and started to explore the town. He found later this mall were he was currently standing in.


    The youth walked around and saw many people staring at him, especially the woman. He smiled, going with his hand through his hair. He was used to the attention and licked his lips with anticipation. He noticed that something was amiss, it was almost as if all the girls knew him, but that should be impossible. It was his first time staying in Palmer Falls after all.


    He started looking around the stores, searching for a prey. It was then that his eyes showed him something incredible. Two top class beauties walking across the mall. He was so shocked when he saw them that he started to follow them without thinking.


    He couldn''t believe what he was seeing. The youth noticed them stopping in front of a cafe and the red haired beauty entered it while the other brown haired beauty waited outside for her.


    He became more shocked the more he looked at her.


    He could see the life force of every being ever since he was born. Normal people had normally only a little spark of life force it inside their bodies, witches like his aunt had 10 times the amount from normal humans. Their life force looked like a small flame burning.


    But that girl, that girl not standing far from him, it looked like her whole body was being scorching with life force.


    His mouth became watery looking at the gigantic amount of life force.


    The girl suddenly turned to him and started to walk straight at him. He wasn''t surprised at all, he knew exactly how strong his charm worked on others.


    He became excited, just thinking about devouring her life force.


    She stopped in front of him, "How come you are here?"


    "Huh?"


    The youth became confused, he didn''t expect that kind of question.


    ''How come I''m here? What the hell is this chick talking about?''


    His mouth was filled with salvia just looking at all her life force, he needed to gulp multiple times before putting on an enchanting smile on his face


    "What do you mean?"


    "What I mean? Didn''t you drive home after school? Did you go to the barber?"


    The youth became even more confused. Before he could think of an answer the red haired beauty walked out of the cafe, holding ice cream in her hands. She looked around before finding them, she came over, "Hey there, wow Michael that''s some change I say." Said the red haired beauty while eating her ice cream.


    ''Michael?''


    The confusion was clearly visible on his face and the red haired girl stopped eating her ice, grabbing the other girls arm, pulling her behind herself.


    "You don''t smell like Michael. Who are you?!"

 20 Fateful Meeting

    Michael entered the car and James started the engine, "To the mansion Sir?"


    Michael wanted to reply but stopped, he almost forgot about something that important.


    "You can drive home James, I will head to the hospital."


    Michael activated his power, starting to sink into his own shadow.


    "Wha....t?" Said James shocked when he saw Michael disappear into his own shadow, vanishing from the car.


    Anna Greyshaw was still lying in coma. She was alone inside her private room when the dark part of a corner shook. Michael stepped out of the shadows, appearing inside her room.


    ''This ability is quite convenient, it just drains too much power.''


    Michael felt weaker after using this method to arrive inside the hospital almost instantly.


    He took a deep breath and walked to the bed in which Anna Greyshaw rested. Michael observed her peaceful face for a moment. He took her hand and kissed her softly on the forehead, "Everything will be alright mum."


    Four sharp fangs grew out of his mouth and he sank them into her arm. His eyes stayed normal after he transformed into his semi-wolf form, his eyes would only change when he transformed into his full werewolf form. It became like this after his awakening, Michael however wasn''t bothered by it.


    He took a step back and sighed in delight. He watched the wound on her arm heal rapidly.


    ''Just like I thought, every curse has a loophole, it prevents them from becoming a vampire but werewolf is alright.'' Thought Michael happy.


    Suddenly a sensation of being watched washed over him. He looked confused around, only to find a strange black crow standing on the half opened window ledge. It cried out before flapping it wings in panik, flying away. Michael felt for some reason uncomfortable and walked to the window, watching the crow fly down not far from the hospital.


    ''Are my eyes messing with me or did that crow have four eyes?''


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    A four-eyed crow landed on the shoulder of a woman outside the hospital and closed its eyes.


    The moment the crow closed its eyes, the closed eyes from the woman snapped up in disbelief, "How is this possible? He looks exactly like..."


    "Like who?" Asked a voice from her back.


    A shiver went through her body and she turned around, seeing the same youth she saw erlier through the eyes of her familiar standing inside the shadow from the building behind her.


    ''How did he get here so fast?'' Wondered the woman.


    The youth stepped out from the shadow and spoke again, "Why did you spy on me?"


    The woman''s mind was a mess right now and she needed some time to sort out her thoughts.


    "I felt a strong magical aura and grew curious who it belonged to. Now it''s my turn to ask, who are you?"


    The youths eyes narrowed, "Your answer doesn''t satisfy me."


    He vanished from the spot and she felt a strong grip on her throat before she could react.


    "W...a..it." Panicked the woman.


    "Wait for what?" Asked the youth clearly impatient.


    He loosened the grip on her just enough for her to talk, "I''m your Aunt."


    The youth looked at her like she was crazy, "What bullsh*t are you spouting? My aunt lives in Germany, I have had enough of you."


    The woman felt her throat being pressed harder. She eyes widened, ''He wants to kill me!''


    She lifted her hands, "Banish!" an invisible wave of magic came out of her hands and stuck the youth, sending him flying backwards.


    He crashed against the building, leaving cracks on the wall. She rubbed her sore throat and watched in surprise how easily the youth stood up without any visible injuries.


    She took out a stone from her jacket and aimed at him, the youth felt the air around him stir.


    "You are a witch right?"


    She was really angry right now, "Shut up, I told you I''m your Aunt!"


    He looked at her thinking if she wasn''t lying when his phone vibrated. He took it out and answered the call.


    "Do you need something Rachel?.....Wait, what? You are talking too fast.....I''m at the hospital right now.....I can be there in 5 minutes.....alright calm down, I''m coming."


    The youth ended the call and looked at the woman strangely, "Count yourself lucky, I need to go now." Said the youth while he turned around, walking away.


    The woman became flustered , "Wait where are you going?"


    He stopped his steps, "Meeting a friend there seems to be an emergency."


    "What''s your name? Where can I find you?"


    The youth turned around, "You really think you are my aunt huh? I live at the Greyshaw Mansion."


    He walked away after leaving behind those words.


    "Greyshaw Mansion...." Whispered the woman determined.


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    Michael stood in front of the entrance to the mall, waiting for Rachel to come and explain to him what could be so important.


    "MIchael!"


    He turned around when he heard the shout from Rachel. He saw her together with Claudia and an unknown youth walking quickly to him.


    His jaw almost hit the ground when he took a better look at the youth.


    They arrived in front of him an Rachel started to talk excited, "Look who we found Michael, his name is Jonas and he looks exactly like you. Incredible right?"


    Claudia head was turning from Michael to Jonas in wonder, ''If someone told me that they are twins, I would totally buy it."


    Michael felt thunderstruck when he heard the name from the doppelganger in front of him.


    "Jonas?"


    "Michael?"


    Their eyes met and they felt an profound familiarity between each other. ''His eye!''


    Michael''s right eye was brown, his left eye was green, while Jonas right eye was green and his left eye brown.


    Michael was just too familiar with that green eye, he smiled, "How have you been, Mad Bone?"


    Jonas eyes bulged, only people from his past life called him Mad Bone, "Michael? You are Michael right?"


    "Who else idiot?"


    They gave each other a strong bearhug.


    Both girls looked at them confused. Rachel snapped, "What''s going on? You know each other?"


    The twins turned to them, "Of course, how could I not recognize my own twin brother?" Said Michael.


    Now it was Rachel''s and Claudia''s turn to be shocked.


    "That''s impossible, your mother only had you." Said Rachel confused.


    Michael shook his head and smiled, "I''m adopted Rachel."


    "Wow!" Rachel felt like her brain was about to explode by all the information.


    "How do you know that you are adopted?" Asked Claudia


    "My father told me a few days ago. Girls please excuse us there is so much I want to talk with my brother about."

 21 Origin

    Michael and Jonas walked through the streets of Palmer Falls, most people knew Michael and were flabbergasted when they saw the pair of twins.


    "Where are we going?" Asked Jonas.


    "It''s past 6pm and Aiden''s Bar should have opened, we need to celebrate our reunion, don''t you think?" Laughed Michael while slapping Jonas back.


    "Haha you know me well, let''s drink until we collapse."


    They headed to the south part of Palmer Falls and entered a bar.


    The barkeeper was cleaning a jug when he noticed the two first customers of the day.


    His eyes bulged in surprise, "Hello Sir, it''s nice to have you here...who might be the young man beside you?"


    "Haha hi Aiden, this is my twin brother Jonas, get us two of your strongest whiskey please." Said Michael.


    "Of course Sir." Answered Aiden, turning around and entering the back room to get the liquor.


    Both of them sat down and started talking.


    "We were brothers in arms during our past life and now we are true blood brothers, haha fate is a strange thing." Laughed Michael.


    Jonas laughed too, "Fate is certainly a strange thing. But is it alright to talk about it here?" Said Jonas while glancing in Aiden''s direction.


    "Don''t worry Aiden is part of my pack."


    "Your pack?" Wondered Jonas.


    "Errr yes my pack? Don''t you have one too?"


    "....No, what are you talking about?"


    "Huh? Aren''t you a werewolf too?"


    "No I''m not, you are a werewolf?"


    "Wow that''s a surprise we are twins but..." At that moment Michael remembered Goddess Lupa''s words.


    "Nevermind, what are you then? I can tell that you aren''t human either."


    "Hmm the sad truth is, I don''t know what I am."


    "What, how is that possible?" Asked Michael surprised.


    Jonas laughed embarrassed, "I''m not like you who watched all those Supernatural TV Shows in the past."


    Aiden arrived holding two old looking bottles in one hand and two glasses on the other, "Your whiskey Sir, brewed by my grandfather about 60 years ago." Said Aiden.


    Michael nodded approvingly and poured Jonas and himself some of the whiskey inside their jugs.


    "Can you do me a favor and close the bar for tonight? I want to enjoy my time with my brother."


    "No problem Sir, should I leave you both alone?."


    Michael thought about it for a moment and nodded, "Thank you Aiden, I will give you a call when we finish."


    "So Jonas you know that I''m a Supernatural Expert, I watched almost everything, like Vampire Diaries, Bitten, Supernatural, Teen Wolf and Underworld. Tell me what are your powers?"


    Jonas took a sip and felt the whiskey burn down his throat, "Ahhh good stuff, well where should I begin....I''m much stronger and faster than normal people. I can see the life force of living beings....and I feed of it. I need the life force of others or I start feeling weak and horny as hell."


    Michael leaned back and took a sip himself, "Really good stuff ahhh, bro I know exactly what you are. There is no doubt that you are an Incubus." Said Michael with a smug smile on his face.


    "And what the hell is an Incubus?" Asked Jonas annoyed.


    "Hehe from what I know, Incubus are Demons. You need s*x to get the life force of others right?"


    "You are right." Said Jonas surprised.


    "Of course I''m, bro you are a hell of a lucky guy. You can do so much stuff, like bewitching others and making them do what you want."


    "Huh? I can? I know that I''m attractive but not to the point where I can let others do what I want."


    Michael shook his head and took another sip, "You idiot are wasting your potential. I can tell you straight that Incubus are linked with the devil himself, they are one of the rarest and oldest demons that exist." Explained Michael.


    "Wow, who would have thought...."


    "Yep, now it is my turn to ask, what happened to us? Why did we get separated after being reborn?"


    Now it was Jonas who leaned back in the chair, "A long story, our mother was a rather powerful witch from the Northern Chaos Circle. How much do you know about the witches of this world?"


    "Not much..."


    "Alright, let me explain. When a witch gets pregnant, she would most likely bear a girl. The chance to bear a boy is almost nonexistent. I read that there was only one boy born in the last 800 years."


    "Damn, that''s harsh, why is that so?"


    "Because boys end up becoming rather powerful warlocks. And even then there is a strange case. There exist a ancient text that mentions a boy being born undead."


    Michael eyes widened, "Don''t tell me that is..."


    Jonas took another sip and nodded, "Yes, the first vampire was born, and his mother was without a doubt a witch. The probability of giving birth to a boy is so small and the probability that the boy isn''t a warlock is even less." Explained Jonas while pouring himself more whisky.


    Michael frowned he was deep in thought, "Then the both of us are the two in one million right?"


    "Yes, and that is the reason why we got separated. Our mother got pregnant, something was went wrong during the pregnancy and she needed to visit a hospital. That''s when everything went downhill. The vampires hunt down witches since a long time now and they got their hands on her information. A witch pregnant with male twins....you can imagine how it stirred up a worldwide hunt. The Sacrosanct Department Force hunted her down....My aunt only managed to get me and thought that they got you."


    "Holy sh*t, one could make a movie of it....our mother?"


    Jonas shook his head, "My aunt thinks that she is still alive...." Jonas shrugged.


    "Right about our aunt, I think I met her earlier...and almost killed her."


    "What why?"


    "She was suspicious, spying on me and not giving me a good answer..."


    "I understand, that''s how we do things."


    "Yeah, you know how it works."


    Michael lifted his Jug and Jonas did the same, they drank the whisky in one gulp and breathed out satisfied.


    "Really good stuff!"

 22 Future Plans

    "So what are you gonna do now? I mean you have your own pack." Asked Jonas.


    "You know me, we have spoken about it in the past...."


    "Still the same huh?"


    "Yes."


    Jonas sighed, "You lunatic."


    Michael took another sip, "See we are immortals now, and it''s a interesting way to spent our time right?"


    "We are immortals? Like really?" Wondered Jonas.


    "Yes, immortal not undying. We can still be killed."


    "Good point. So you want to stir up the powers of this world, do you know them?"


    "The Sanguine Council and the Fallen." Answered Michael.


    "Yes the two Vampire Powers and the three Great Witch Circles rule the world."


    "Oh? I thought the Sanguine Council rules the world and the Fallen just resisting."


    Jonas shook his head, "That''s only on the surface. The Sanguine Council has its members spread all over the world but they still need the approval at some parts. Like here, Canada and USA are under the rule of the Northern Chaos Circle, the Dragonblood Circle rules Asia and the Cursed Fate Circle has its hand on most part of Africa."


    Michael listened to Jonas explanation and fell into deep thought.


    "But the Sanguine Council hunts witches, how come the three great circle allow them to do that?" Asked Michael slightly confused.


    "I don''t know, what I know is that they only hunt rouge witches that refuse to join the three great circles."


    "And our mother?"


    "She was a special case, male newborn means power and no one wanted the Northern Chaos Circle to get it."


    "That means that all the other world powers hunted her down?"


    "Yes."


    "Well they failed miserably, we are still alive and kicking hahaha. What about you? Are you part of the Northern Chaos Circle?"


    Jonas nodded, "One could say that, but I''m useless to them because I can''t learn magic. They don''t know about my powers. In their eyes I''m a only a pretty boy."


    Michael laughed, "Hehe a bunch of imbecils, why don''t you join me brother."


    "Pffft, you are still asking? Of course I will, I''m sick of running sh*tty errands."


    "Good what about our aunt?"


    Jonas stared at him for a moment, "Oh right, haha I forgot. I will talk with her."


    Suddenly Michael''s phone vibrated, he picked it up, "Yes?....ah?....Are you telling me the truth?.....These are incredible news I will head there now."


    Jonas looked at him questioning.


    Michael put away his phone and explained, "My mother woke up from her coma."


    "Ah that are good news."


    "Yes I need to go there now, here this is my number give me a call later."


    Jonas nodded and stood up.


    Both of them left the bar, they gave each other a bearhug and went separate ways. Michael texted Aiden that they had finished.


    ------------------------------------------------------


    It didn''t took Jonas long to arrive at the motel. He headed to his room when the door suddenly opened, a woman with long dark blond hair wearing a shirt stared at him angrily, "Where the hell have you been? I called you dozens of times!"


    Jonas smiled softly, "Sry Aunt Susan, I turned my phone off."


    She put her hands on her waist, "And why did you do that?"


    "Because I met my brother." Said Jonas relaxed.


    Her soft green eyes shook, "You...what did you just say? You met him?"


    "Yes Aunt Susan, I met him earlier and we spent some time at a bar to talking."


    His aunt staggered backwards and fell on a chair, "I met him too at a hospital, he almost killed me."


    "I know he told me, you are lucky to still be alive."


    "You ungrateful brat! Right he is the one using Dark Magic, or something similar, I''m not entirely sure....I saw him through the eyes of my familiar...he isn''t human."


    "I know, he is a werewolf." Said Jonas while closing the door and sitting down on the bed.


    "You know? And what is a werewolf?"


    "I know because he told me. A werewolf...they are humans that can transform into beast like beings. They are very powerful."


    "I saw it...why can he use Dark Magic?"


    "I don''t know."


    Susan felt exhausted, "We need to take him back to the Circle."


    A dangerous glint flashed through his eyes, "You can forget it, he will not go anywhere."


    Susan glanced at Jonas for a moment, "He doesn''t have the right to decide. He is Amelia''s son, that makes him part of the Northern Chaos Circle."


    Jonas shook his head in disapproval, "Aunt Susan it''s better if you stop thinking like that. He isn''t part of any power and won''t join anyone. If you try to force him.....only death awaits."


    Her eyes widened, "What are you talking about? On which side are you?"


    Jonas smiled faintly, "On my brothers side of course, I will stay here with him."


    Susan stood up, "Are you out of your mind? Did he do something to you?"


    Jonas only shook his head, "I wanted to leave the circle anyway, why not stay here with my brother. No one ever asked me if I wanted to part of the circle, I never did the ritual so I''m not a member."


    "Because you can''t use magic."


    "Yes I can''t use magic so what''s the big deal of me not going back anymore? I don''t belong there."


    Susan was speechless, she never expected her nephew to think like that. Yes he was only a pretty boy and a lazy one at that but, he was still part of the family.


    Jonas continued to speak, "It''s not like I will disappear, I will life anormal life and go to school like a normal human. Don''t think that I don''t know what the Circle Elders think about me, in their eyes I''m a failure."


    Susan felt hurt. She knew that everything he said was true. He was born without the ability to use magic. His body was like any other ordinary human. He could only see the life force of living beings and that was in most cases pretty useless, even a magic novice could kill him without problem. Everyone was secretly sneering at him behind his back. Still she felt bad letting him go.


    "I need to report it to the Elders."


    "Alright, and don''t mention my brother. I know how greedy they are and they think they own him. If they try to bring him away....there would be a bloodbath, I know you don''t believe me but that''s only because you don''t know how savage werewolves are. Trust me Aunt Susan, please.


    She stared at her nephew for some time before slowly nodding.


    "Thank you Aunt Susan."

 23 Alpha

    Michael stood beside Anna Greyshaw who was surrounded by a group of doctors.


    "How are you feeling mum?" Asked Michael softly.


    Anna had lost some weight over the time she was in a coma and her face looked a lot thinner than in the past.


    He knew that she was completely healed and only needed some time to recover, however it still hurt him seeing her like this.


    She looked over to Michael who held her hand and smiled sweetly, "You don''t need to worry honey, I''m fine."


    Michael looked over to the bunch of doctors that were furiously discussing her condition. They checked her after she woke up and found that her evil brain cancer had mysteriously vanished.


    It was a miracle.


    Her data looked fine and she should recover after a few days resting.


    They couldn''t explain how the brain cancer was cured and was discussing the possible explanations.


    Anna''s smile looked somewhat stressed and she asked them to leave her some privacy with her son.


    The doctors agreed and left them both alone in the room.


    "Can you tell me what happened?"


    Michael nodded and sat on a chair beside her, "You collapsed last week and were in a coma until today. They found out that you had evil brain cancer...It is a miracle that you are cured."


    Anna listened to him and her mood improved when she heard that she was cured.


    "Father was here."


    Anna''s eyebrows arched up, "Oh? He really came?"


    "Yes, he did. He told me about our Family Curse."


    Anna stared shocked at Michael and she felt her heart tightening, "That means you know..."


    "That I''m adopted? Yes, I know, and I don''t care you will forever be my mother." He leaned over and hugged her.


    Tears came out of Anna''s eyes and she hugged him back, "You will always be my one and only honey..."


    They kept hugging each other for minutes before separating. She wiped her tears away and smiled sweetly.


    Michael took a deep breath and prepared himself to tell her about Jonas. It was still too early to tell her that she was a werewolf now, he still had time until the next full moon to think of a good explanation.


    "Mum there is something else, today I met my twin brother, my biological brother."


    That sentence left her staring blankly at him, "What? How is that possible?"


    Michael shrugged, "He came with his aunt to Palmer Falls and we met each other earlier. He wants to stay here to live with us what do you think about it?"


    Anna didn''t know what to say she felt her emotions becoming chaotic.


    "And your biological mother...?" She asked carefully.


    Michael shook his head, "She died when we were born."


    "Oh." She was relieved and was ashamed of herself because of her happy feelings.


    "I have no problem with him living with us, but I still need to tell your father about it."


    "Yeah, I know."


    They continued talking for an hour before Michael stood up, kissing her softly on her forehead and saying his goodbye. He promised to come every day to visit her in the hospital before walking outside where James waited for him to drive him back home.


    Michael ate alone the dinner that Rosa made. He quickly finished and went to his room.


    He sat down on his bed, leaving all the lights off. He felt the darkness caressing him. He enjoyed the feeling and noticed his connection deepening.


    He lied down with half-closed eyes, relaxing his body and embracing that feeling.


    Michael felt faint presences appear around him. They were somehow connected to him. Some of them stronger, some others weaker.


    His instincts were telling him that those were the people that he had turned into werewolves and those who were turned by others into werewolves. They all shared the same origin, him.


    It was a mystical experience and he noticed how more and more shadows appearing around him. He could only sense them faintly in the beginning. They began becoming clearer with the time passing, they started to give off unique auras. He recognized Stacey first, then Chris, Leroy, Rachel, Laura, and all the others.


    There were some he wasn''t familiar with and he guessed that they should be the German pack members.


    His thoughts started to drive even deeper into the darkness until he saw a full moon shining brightly above the darkness. It''s rays shone down on him and he felt his mind relax. It was a great feeling.


    Michael was abruptly brought back by the vibrations from his phone.


    He cursed inside and picked it up annoyingly.


    Michael only realized that it was a video call when he looked at the display. An unknown youth was sitting on a gamer chair wearing a hoodie.


    "Hello? Is the Alpha there?"


    Michael was surprised and turned the lights on.


    The youth finally saw him and smiled, "Hi Alpha it is an honor to meet you."


    Michael was slightly irritated, "Who the hell are you and where did you get my number from?"


    "Ah yes, how stupid of me, everyone calls me Spider, I''m part of Unknown. I was lucky enough to become a werewolf today."


    Michael frowned, "You are one of Odette''s people?"


    The youth nodded excited, "Bing, bing, you got it right haha, I''m your contact person for the American continent."


    "Oh? Not bad." His eyes narrowed with an excited glint flashing through them.


    "Hehe yes, yes I''m the best man here hehe." Said Spider with his happy attitude.


    Michael rolled his eyes, ''Oh god....''


    Spider leaned forward, taking a better look at Michael, "Wow I didn''t notice it at first but you have a beautiful pair of eyes, haha I bet you are quite popular with the girls haha. Anyway, do you have any questions?"


    Michael suppressed the urge to ask for his location to travel there to strangle this clown.


    "Yeah I have one, how much does your group know about the three Great Witch Circles?"


    Spider''s, happy expression vanished the moment Michael asked. His eyes became sharp and he observed Michael silently, "I didn''t expect you to know about the three Great Witch Circles."


    Michael stared at him blankly, waiting for his answer.


    "Fine, well we have some information on the Northern Chaos Circle and the Dragonblood Circle."


    Michael was positively surprised, "What about the Cursed Fate Circle?"


    Spider stayed silent for a minute, "Nothing."


    "Nothing?" Asked Michael in disbelief.


    "Yeah nothing, they are.....too old.....and too scary."


    The way Spider said it made Michael wonder.


    "Alright, I understand, it''s still too early for that, can you help the German pack?"


    "No, that is the role of Hawk he is the one to call for that region. Don''t worry he is already on it. And they need all the help they can get."


    "Why?"


    "Because the Sanguine Council HQ is in Germany."


    "F*ck!"

 24 Undercurren

    "Relax, they are safe. They were smart enough to avoid vampires until now, unlike some other werewolves." Said Spider, staring at Michael.


    Michael sighed and sat down again.


    "Good."


    "Not really, they must stay low. Don''t worry Hawk will help them."


    "Can you help me with something?"


    "What exactly?"


    "Can you do something to let my brother join my class?"


    "You don''t have a brother." Spider turned his head to one of the monitors around him.


    "If you have the information about me in front of you, you will see that I was adopted."


    "Ah yes here it is, wow you have a brother? Doesn''t matter what''s his name?"


    "Jonas."


    "I need his full name."


    "I don''t know it, wait a minute I will send him a message."


    Michael used his phone to send the message and Jonas answered a few seconds later.


    "Jonas Millenio."


    "Alright consider it done, he can go tomorrow to the school."


    "Thank you Spider, how can I contact you?"


    "My number is already saved on your contact list."


    "What? How?"


    Spider laughed, "Have you already forgotten? Professional hacker?"


    ".....Yeah right."


    "Haha I will contact you if something comes up, see you then Alpha."


    "Wait...he hang up on me."


    Michael stared speechless at his phone. He turned off the lights and went to sleep.


    ------------------------------------------------------


    ?


    An elderly man with a long white beard read a letter and frowned. He was sitting on a archaic armchair, changing the position of his legs. There were many old looking books around him and the place looked messy.


    Two woman clad in robes stood silently beside him like statues.


    The one to his right asked with concern. "Did something happen , Elder Pelion?"


    The elder didn''t show any reaction. The woman didn''t mind, continuing to stay beside him.


    His gaze moved away from the letter, letting it slip past his fingers. The letter caught fire while it was falling down, burning to ashes before it reached the floor.


    "Susan Millenia send me a report, she wrote that that useless brat doesn''t want to come back to our circle. He wants to study like a normal human....."


    Both women nodded silently.


    "They didn''t find any clues about the origin that caused the magical disturbance. Something fishy seems to be going on there."


    The old man lifted his hand that had big rings on each finger and a glass filled with wine floated into his grasp.


    "I want the both of you to go to that town....Palmer Falls is its name. Watch them closely and immediately report to me if something isn''t right."


    "Understood." Said both woman at the same time.


    They moved in sync and left the room without making any sounds.


    The emotionless eyes of the Elder stared at the wine inside his glass, before taking a sip.


    ------------------------------------------------------


    "What do you mean you can''t find that b*tch?" Shouted a young man.


    He kicked one of the two kneeling men that were scared sh*tless, sending him crashing against the wall.


    The man tried to stand up, but fell back. Spilling blood all over the floor.


    The youth with raven like black hair sneered, "Trash!"


    "My dear little brother, who will serve us if you kill the Blood Servants every time you have a bad mood?."


    Another black haired youth came down the stairs, looking at the dead servant on the floor.


    He had a soft smile on his face, however the air around him seemed to turn cold.


    "Shut the f*ck up Mauri, we can get new ones, there are enough lowly humans that wish to serve us."


    Mauri sighed disappointed, "Gianluca, how often do I need to tell you to mind your manners? You are a disgrace to our Pazzini Family."


    Veins started to pop out on Gianluca''s face. He gnashed his teeth in anger, not even daring to talk back to Mauri.


    Mauri only glanced shortly at his little brother.


    He walked to the remaining kneeing Blood Servant, "Tell me, where did you lose her tracks?"


    The Blood Servant was relieved, he feared that he would be the next target of Gianluca if Young Master Pazzini didn''t appear.


    "We tracked Elena Morner down to a town named Palmer Falls in Oregon. We haven''t seen or heard anything from her or her servants. She practically vanished after entering that town, Young Master Pazzini." Answered the servant with utter respect.


    Mauri fell into deep thoughts, "I see...."


    "See my *ss, how dare you lowly peace of trash come back empty handed huh?"


    Gianluca felt like vomiting blood every time he heard a servant call his older brother "Young Master Pazzini". They never showed such a respect to him. They only call him "Young Master Gianluca" if they felt like calling him, they most of the time skipped it entirely. Just thinking about it made him mad.


    Gianluca continued raging and punched out, aiming at the servants head.


    The servant panicked, he was too slow to dodge the punch. He closed his eyes, waiting for his death.


    He waited for death to arrive but nothing happened. The servant opened his eyes carefully and saw Young Master Pazzini stepping on Young Master Gianluca''s hand.


    ''Wow how did he do that?''


    One could tell from Gianluca''s twisted expression how much pain and shame he was feeling right now.


    ''Serves you right!''


    Mauri''s blood red eyes locked into Gianluca. The latter felt a cold aura wash over his body, it made him shiver hard.


    He forgot all the pain and shame, starting to stutter, "Y...y...you....ww...what are you tttt.....trying do?"


    Mauri stared down at Gianluca, tilting his head to the side. His smile grew thicker, "What are you talking about? You are my dear little brother. I''m only preventing you from committing another mistake."


    Gianluca''s eyes grew wide and he gnashed his teeth in anger again. He didn''t believe one word that his older brother said.


    The servant summoned his whole mental power to stop himself from laughing out loud.


    Mauri lifted his foot from his little brothers hand. He turned around to the servant and asked, "What was the reason for Elena to visit that town?"


    The servant bowed his head in respect, "We found out that her husband went missing and the last place he was seen was..."


    "Palmer Falls." Ended Mauri the servant''s sentence.


    "Yes, Young Master Pazzini."


    Mauri played with his black hair while thinking.


    The servant lifted his head up, admiring the in his thoughts lost Mauri.


    The servants admiring expression froze abruptly. His eyes widened in shock.


    Young Master Pazzini showed an unnatural expression on his face that he had never seen before.


    He dropped his head down quickly, feeling a cold shiver run through his whole body.


    ''Oh my god!''


    "What a mess, I will need to take things into my own hands." Said Mauri softly.


    Gianluca who stood behind him raised an eyebrow.


    Mauri didn''t turn around, continuing to talk.


    "But this is a good chance to impress father and grandfather. It has been a while since I have contributed to the family."


    Gianluca''s lips twitched. He knew it was a trap.


    "Wait, you don''t need to go there personally. I will do it." Gianluca didn''t wait for Mauri''s answer and vanished from the spot.


    "The trap was so obvious, Mauri." Echoed a female voice from upstairs.


    "Of course, that''s why he had no other choice but to take it hahaha. Whatever lurks inside that town, I hope it doesn''t disappoint me."

 25 Fear the Incubus

    Today the school erupted in discussions after Jonas appearance as a new student.


    Everyone had a different theory who Jonas might be and why he looked exactly the same like Michael.


    They exploded when Michael admitted that they were twins. Many thought that Michael lied.


    Michael didn''t care and revealed the fact that he was adopted.


    ''It isn''t a secret anymore, it would be found out anyway. So why bother?'' Thought Michael.


    The girls flocked to Jonas like moths to the light. It was crazy.


    They started to compare the pair of twins, creating two groups. The one that was for the hot, wild looking Michael. The others preferred the new bewitching Jonas.


    Even the pack members felt awkward watching them both sitting next to each other. They found it strange how close the twins were. They would think, that both of them knew each other for a lifetime if they didn''t know better.


    The pack members noticed that Jonas was still being surrounded by the girls, despite him sitting with them. They would normally sit in the background admiring them silently. Michael knew the reason for their behavior and smirked.


    Jonas acted like the nice new student, exchanging numbers with the girls and answering their questions patiently. He would lick his lips from time to time, making Michael laugh.


    Jonas was more interested in the gigantic amount of life force from the female pack members. To his dismay, he found out that his charm didn''t work on werewolves.


    Michael told him that he should train his powers, Jonas nodded. He had a rough understanding of how to train them.


    They all went to Michael''s home after school and relaxed inside his room. They finished their homework before played with cards, enjoying the nice wind that the ventilator produced.


    The pack entered later the forest behind the Greyshaw Mansion, starting their daily training routine.


    Jonas had a hard time despite being stronger than normal humans. He could only keep up with them thanks to his vast fighting experience from his past life. But he had no chance once the others used their semi-wolf form to fight against him.


    They trained till 7 pm. Everyone was resting on the ground, catching their breath after the hours of training.


    Leroy walked to Michael, starting a conversation.


    "I don''t fully understand what an Incubus is but your brother is way too weak."


    Michael smirked, "Because he didn''t know on what to focus in the past. It won''t take long for everyone to fear him. Trust me hehe."


    Leroy turned his gaze to Jonas who lied exhausted on the ground.


    Jonas had his eyes closed and focused on his own life force. He had never tried to control it. He listened to Michael''s advice. He felt his life force moving for the first time. It started to leak out from his pores, slowly spreading through the area.


    He didn''t know what effect it would have and maintained his focus on moving his life force through his body.


    Rachel felt her body suddenly becoming hot. Her breathing became faster and she moaned out. Everyone looked strangely at her. Chris who was sitting next to her looked at her wide-eyed,"Rachel?"


    Chris'' voice reached her ears, making her tremble. She opened her eyes, staring straight at Chris. Her thoughts became filled with lust and she started to kiss Chris with passion.


    The rest turned their heads away. Everyone started to feel their bodies becoming hot.


    Chris wanted to stop Rachel at first but, something inside him took control over his body. He hugged her and returned the kiss with passion.


    Claudia''s gaze became unfocused and she started to rub herself against Ceddy, who in return grew "big".


    Michael watched their strange behavior and wondered what the hell got into them.


    He felt a shiver run through his spine. He gazed at Leroy beside him. Leroy stared at him with unfocused eyes, "M...Michael." Leroy started to move closer to him, creeping the sh*t out of Michael.


    Out of nowhere, Stacey came over, pushing Leroy hard away, flinging herself into Michael, licking his ear.


    ''WTF!'' Cursed Michael.


    He knew exactly who caused these phenomena.


    "JONAS YOU F*CKER! STOP IT, YOU IDIOT!" Below Michael who saw Leroy crawl to him, grabbing his leg while breathing hard.


    Jonas lost his focus, opening his eyes, seeing everyone kissing, licking and rubbing against each other.


    "Holy Sh*t what are you guys doing?"


    "SHUT UP AND HELP ME FOR F*CKS SAKE!" Screamed Michael in panic. He felt himself losing control over his body.


    Jonas realized that he was the cause. He stood up, separating Stacey and Leroy from Michael.


    He noticed parts of his life force had invaded the bodies of everyone. He focused on it, urging it to disperse. It was a success, his life force made its way out of their bodies.


    Everyone regained their senses. They looked shameful at each other. Claudia hid her face behind her hands in shame. Ceddy turned his now red face away, trying to calm down his "brother" down there.


    The worst was Leroy he couldn''t explain why he would aim for Michael of all people. Rachel stared bashfully at the ground.


    It was then that everyone''s gazes turned towards Jonas.


    Feeling all their gazes on him made Jonas feel uncomfortable, "Ehehehehe sry?"


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    Jonas arrived at the motel, heading to his room when his aunt appeared from the side.


    She looked strangely ar Jonas, visibly shocked, "What on earth happened to you?"


    Both of Jonas'' eyes were blue and green, his cheeks were swollen, making it difficult to link him with his normally handsome look.


    "Noshing hapfened Aunt Shushan, everyshing ish fine." Answered Jonas through his also swollen lips.


    Susan, tried hard to suppress the urge to laugh out but failed.


    "Hahahaha what have you done? You look like a pig hahahaha."


    Jonas ignored her and went straight into his room.


    Susan wiped her tears away, shaking her head. She too entered her room.


    Four pairs of eyes observed everything from the shadows. They exchanged a confused look before retreating into the shadows.

 26 You arenst human!

    The next Wednesday was a weird day for everyone.


    First was Michael, he clearly sensed someone staring at him. It happened when he met Jonas and the others in front of the school gates. It was only for a second but he clearly sensed it.


    He looked around, scanning the nearby buildings, finding nothing out of place.


    He went into his class while thinking about it, he was pretty confident of his sensing abilities.


    Time passed, the group sat on their usual spot eating their food during the break.


    He noticed the awkward atmosphere around the table. Jonas''s face had already recovered, looking like his old self. He was swarmed by a group of girls, that made the others relieved. Everyone had bashful expressions.


    Rachel and Chris weren''t bothered by the situation that happened yesterday during the training.


    It was Claudia and Ceddy that had flushed faces all the time, they barely spoke to each other.


    Stacey stole from time to time some glances at Michael. Her face flushing red too.


    Leroy felt the worst. He was in a bad mood, with black lines all over his face. He wanted to rip Jonas apart for what happened yesterday.


    They all had something common, they feared Jonas''s ability and started to realize how an Incubus power worked.


    Jonas controlled his life force, guiding it to his eyes. The girls around him were fell into a trance like state, answering every single question Jonas asked them, even embarrassing ones.


    Jonas had a really good time. He picked two rather beautiful girls and invited the to his room after the school. The girls agreed while blushing.


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    Susan Millenia didn''t stay idle during the last two days. She found everything out about the Greyshaw family. The Greyshaw family is one of the founder families. They were very wealthy since the start, their wealth only grew with the time. It made her wonder why such a wealthy family hadn''t been turned into vampires yet.


    Susan arrived at the hospital. She asked about Anna Greyshaw, explaining that she was there to visit her.


    Susan opened the door to the private room, closing the door behind her.


    Anna Greyshaw was reading a magazine with a bored expression. Anna lifted her head when she noticed an unknown woman enter her room.


    "Excuse me, I think you entered the wrong room."


    Susan checked the room and turned to her. She ignored Anna, taking out a bag. She grabbed dark colored powder out from the bag, throwing it at Anna''s face.


    Anna was surprised and confused, "*Cough* *Cough Who are you?" She still asked politely.


    Susan''s eyes widened in shock, Anna''s reaction wasn''t the one she expected after throwing the Mind Controlling Powder at her.


    "You, what are you?"


    Anna stared unsure at Susan. She moved her hand to slowly the emergency button, sadly


    it didn''t go unnoticed.


    Susan sighed, "I wouldn''t do that if I were you, I''m the aunt of your son."


    Anna froze after hearing Susan''s words. Staring at her to see if she was telling the truth.


    Susan didn''t mind it, starting to talk, "My name is Susan Atura Millenia, I''m a witch from the Northern Chaos Circle. Now tell me what are you?"


    Anna paled after hearing the word "Northern Chaos Circle" she knew exactly what it represented.


    "Why do you keep asking me? I''m human."


    Susan sneered, "Oh sweety, you aren''t human! But you aren''t a vampire either what could you possibly..." It was at that moment, she recalled seeing Michael biting Anna''s arm, through the eyes of her familiar. "You are a werewolf." Exclaimed Susan.


    The term, werewolf rang a bell inside Anna''s head, she had heard it before, only she couldn''t remember right now. "I''m human it''s impossible for me to be a werewolf."


    Susan shrugged, "Ask your son about it."


    She didn''t give Anna any chance to say anything and left the room, leaving a confused Anna behind.


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    At the same time an expensive looking car arrived in front of the Norwish Hotel. Two bare chested man wearing black leather pants exited the car. Opening the door for a youth with raven black hair to step out. He looked around, taking two chains that were connected to the collars on the servants throats.


    The youth was rather lazy clothed, wearing only red shorts and a black t-shirt with the words "Shake that Blood" on it.


    The woman who drove stepped out of the car after parking the car. She had, light brown hair that reached till her waist. She was an absolute beauty with top notch body shape.


    "We arrived, Young Master Gianluca." Said the woman.


    "I can see that, go and get us the best room this shithole from hotel has to offer. Just kill them if they refuse."


    The woman nodded, entering the hotel.


    Gianluca looked at his two servants, "Did I give you a permission to stand? Both hairless and bare chested man shuddered, dropping on the ground like dogs.


    Gianluca smirked, "Good boys now crawl, crawl my blood bags."


    Both man started to crawl like dogs. The people in the area turned their heads away, ignoring everything. They understood that the youth was a High Vampire, what other being could have blood red eyes?


    The woman joined the youth, guiding him to the best room available.


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    The receptionist that gave the woman the key took out his phone, dialing a number.


    "Sheriff Dawson here."


    "Ah here is Josh from the Norwish Hotel, you asked us to give you a call if another vampire appears...."


    "Don''t tell me..."


    "Yes Sheriff, a High Vampire going by the name Gianluca Vinzco et Pazzini just checked in."


    "...Thank you Josh."


    Sheriff Dawson ended the call, lost in thoughts.


    "We are f*cked if this one dies too."


    Deputy Billy looked weirdly at him.


    Sheriff Dawson was already lighting his cigarette on, taking a deep puff.


    "Another High Vampire checked into the Norwish Hotel...."


    Billy paled, "F*ck!"


    Sheriff agreed, they were done for. It would be impossible to keep everything under control now. There could only be one reason for another High Vampire to come to this town. They should be searching for the dead ones.


    "What are we gonna do Harry? Should we tell them what we know?" Asked Billy while gulping nervously.


    Sheriff Dawson smacked Billy''s head, "Do you want us all dead you idiot? No we will mobilise everyone and keep an eye on them. We might find out who kills all those vampires, that is our only chance."


    Billy rubbed his head but nodded.


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    Two women wearing the same dark-blue robes met inside an abandoned alley.


    "I found out something interesting, the useless Jonas Albert Millenio has a twin brother."


    "These are great news, the circle has been searching for him for years without results. Is he a Warlock?"


    "Yes, I sensed magic on his body. It felt like dark magic and at the same time not."


    "Hmm okay, we should head back and report it to Elder Pelion."


    "Yes."


    Both woman spread their arms, magical runes formed underneath their feets, teleporting them away.

 27 The D Brothers

    Michael was frowning, sitting on the backseat of the black Land Rover. James was driving him to the hospital. His mother had called him, asking him to visit her after school. He cancelled today''s training for.....various reasons. Everyone needed more time to sort out their emotions after yesterday''s "event". Jonas winked at him after the school had ended, hugging two girls with each arm. Michael knew that he need others life force to live and laughed at Jonas''s behavior.


    ''What a leech haha.''


    Odette had called him too, she came back from her class trip to Los Angeles, requesting to meet him later inside the forest behind the Greyshaw Mansion.


    Michael asked her for the reason...she only replied that it was a secret.


    James parked the car beside the hospital. Michael made his way into the hospital, heading straight into his mother''s room.


    He entered the room, finding his mother standing in front of the opened windows, watching the sky.


    "Mum how are you feeling?"


    Anna didn''t answer immediately, it was unusual, making Michael frown.


    She turned around, staring straight into his different colored eyes, "Tell me Michael, am I still human?"


    Michael was taken by surprise by that question.


    "Mum what are you talking about?"


    "How was my brain cancer healed?" Asked Anna softly.


    "Mum?" Michael found it hard to belief that she somehow realized that she wasn''t human anymore.


    "Please tell me the truth Michael, did you do something?"


    Michael felt a bit conflicted inside, he thought that he still had one month to somehow explain it to her.


    He sighed and nodded silently.


    Anna didn''t look away, "How?"


    "I turned you into a werewolf."


    She walked to the chair, sitting down, looking exhausted.


    "Tell me everything."


    ------------------------------------------------------


    An old man wearing white robes was standing in front of a large messy desk, researching various strange runes. His magic sense noticed two familiar magical signatures appearing not far from him.


    "So?, what did you find something?"


    Two woman clad in dark-blue robes exchanged knowing looks.


    "We found Amilia''s other son, he lives inside that town Palmer Falls." Said the woman to the right.


    The old man froze, stopping what he was doing.


    "And....?"


    "We sensed an unusual magic power inside his body. It feels familiar to dark magic but....it didn''t give off the evil intent that dark magic normally has." It was the woman to the left that answered the question.


    The old man became excited. "Hahahahaha how wonderful, a warlock! Finally! A warlock has appeared inside our circle! Hahahaha!"


    Both woman didn''t show any reaction, their faces hidden behind their hoods.


    "I will finish this quickly, and then hahahaha. Ohhh Susan Atura Millenia, this time you have made a huge mistake."


    ------------------------------------------------------


    Michael walked out from the hospital. He had talked for over an hour with his mother.


    Telling her that he was born as a werewolf, what werewolves are and about his pack.


    He feared the worst outcome.


    But Anna just hugged him, starting to cry. She felt bad for him. He was still her baby in her eyes. To keep that secret until now, she thought that it burdened him greatly. Michael was happy but, still felt mental drained.


    He walked to James who was leaning on the car.


    "James..."


    "Yes Sir?"


    "You smoke right? Give me one."


    "Sir?" Asked James confused.


    "Gimme a goddamn cigarette!"


    "Of course Sir."


    James took out a packet, taking out a cigarette.


    "You know what, give me the package." Michael didn''t wait for James''s response, snatching the packet out of his hand.


    "!" James was speechless.


    Michael ignored him, taking out a cigarette, lighting it up. He took some deep puffs.


    He felt a bit relaxed. ''Now I started smoking again...argh whatever.''


    "To the mansion James." Ordered Michael.


    "Yes...Sir."


    James stole some glances at Michael though the rear mirror during the ride. He wondered what happened between Anna and Michael.


    Michael ignored him, looking outside while smoking.


    He went straight to the forest behind the mansion, Odette had texted him that she was already there, waiting for him.


    His lips twitched when he arrived at their training spot. There were a group of people gathered there. Leroy was the first who heard Michael coming and retreated slowly to the back.


    Odette smiled, walking to Michael.


    "What is the meaning of this? Are they part of Unknown too?" Asked Michael clearly annoyed.


    Odette just laughed it off, "Nope they are my pack members here in Palmer Falls."


    "You are kidding right?" Michael was at loss, he knew the people standing there. The two female friends from the time he seeked Odette out. But they weren''t the problem, the problem were the two boys...


    Both of them had short black hair. Their beards was already starting to show itself. Both shared the same facial traits. They were lanky yet tall, there was an unique aura around them.


    They were the D Brothers, Domenik and Daniel Garcia. Everyone in Palmer Falls knew them and not in a good way. They were just as brilliant as violent, bonafied lunatics.


    What they had done? Alot, from burning buildings to sending others into the hospital. From blackmailing people to selling adult errr stuff. But their grades were the best in the school and they strangely got away with everything they did without getting caught.


    Odette only shrugged, "They are my best friends, trust me you will start to love them when you know them better."


    "I....whatever, you turned them?"


    "Yep. My brother told me that you can force their first transformation ahead of time."


    Michael''s head turned slowly to Leroy who was standing in the back, shooting an angry glare at him.


    Odette just giggled, "It''s not his fault, he is just an Idiot.


    "Yes I see that now too."


    Michael stared at the group, "Hey you all know that it will hurt like hell right?"


    The little beauty Smilla only had eyes for his strong arms, not hearing what he said. The shy Izu paled, seeming to become smaller. The D Brothers looked at him wit fighting intent, a strange wild fire burning inside their eyes.


    "Fine!"


    They came prepare, wearing elastic sport clothes.


    He took of his t-shirt and jeans, starting to transform. Cracking sounds could be heard, his body started to grow and dark fur started to grow all over his body. He finished the transformation in 10 seconds. The group stared at him in wonder and fear. Michael roared out.


    *ROOOOOOAAAARRRRR*

 28 Northern Chaos Circle

    Michael was walking back to the mansion, lost in his thoughts. He had forced Smilla, Izu and the D Brothers to transform for the first time. He used his alpha mojo to keep Izu in check when she went berserk.


    ''Silent water runs deep huh?''


    Michael was surprised by the new bunch of werewolves, Izu had a bright yellow fur and she was by far the wildest werewolf he had seen, Stacey was kind of vicious, that made her strong but Izu....she forced him to use his full power to suppress her. Smilla had a deep brown fur and managed to stay conscious despite all the pain she went through. She apparently loved to howl around.


    And then the D Brothers, Domenik, and Daniel, both of them had no problems during the transformation, making Michael wonder if they even felt anything. The two had the same dark-purple fur, very unique. Odette was on cloud nine, transforming too. Leroy did the same and they all went hunting. Michael let them go. He wasn''t in the mood to hunt.


    His phone vibrated, he took the video call from Spider.


    "What is it spider?"


    "Trouble arrived at Palmer Falls, I found out that a High Vampire checked today into the Norwish Hotel." Said Spider with a serious voice.


    "Oh? Who is it?"


    "A rather young vampire, his name is Gianluca Pazzini. He isn''t a real problem, but the family behind him is no joke."


    Michael touched his chin thinking about it, "What are his relations to Elena Morner?"


    Spider leaned back on his gamer chair, "Not a friendly one, the Morner family has been at odds against the Pazzini family. She was supposed to marry the Young Master of the Pazzini family. But she chose a good for nothing, that lit up a silent war between both families."


    "Thomas Morner?"


    "Exactly. They are searching for her."


    "And the Morner family?"


    "They don''t know that she is dead, and won''t search for her anytime soon. It isn''t strange for vampires to vanish for a few years."


    "Good, the Pazzini family is searching for her.....revenge I guess?"


    "Something like that, they have been stalking her ever since she married that Thomas."


    "Crazy bunch."


    "Haha, they are immortals, guess they have a lot of free time. What do you plan to do?"


    "I don''t know, things will get out of hand if we kill that Pazzini brat."


    "Indeed."


    "Whatever, I will think about it tomorrow, thank you for the information."


    "No problem just don''t mess things up any further Alpha."


    Michael nodded, ending the call.


    He entered the mansion and wanted to go to his room when Rosa came to him.


    "You have a visitor waiting for you Young Master."


    "Oh? Who is it."


    "I don''t know, but she said that it is important."


    "She? Alright, I will see her."


    Michael entered the large living room. He saw a familiar woman standing in front of a painting, admiring it.


    "What is so important that you came this late to talk with me, Susan?"


    Susan turned around, looking at him strangely, "You have it really nice here."


    Michael rolled his eyes.


    "I''m here to talk about your magic powers."


    "My magic powers?"


    "Yes, you seem to have dark magic inside you, it''s just that it doesn''t seem to be evil."


    "So, what''s the problem then?"


    Susan sighed, "Not everyone can tell the difference, I''m a Great Witch, that''s why I can tell. The circle sends me to find out the reason for the huge magical disturbance in this region. I have reported that I still haven''t figured out the reason. The circle won''t stay idle, they will dispatch more Great Witches...."


    Michael grew confused, "And?"


    "They will definitely find you, if that happe...."


    Susan didn''t finish her sentence because a great magical aura appeared outside the mansion.


    Michael felt it to, both of them stared in the same direction. Susan seemed to pale, "Elder Pelion..." Whispered Susan.


    "Who is he and why is he here?"


    Susan panicked, "They are here for you, how did they find out so soon?"


    ''For me?'' Thought Michael stunned.


    Both of them walked out from the mansion, facing the three people standing on the yard.


    Michael saw an old man clad in white robes that covered his whole body. He had a long white beard, his brown eyes seemed to pierce right through him, making his hair stand up.


    "There you are....mmh I see, this is really interesting, there is no mistake he has dark magic inside him. Haha, this is an extraordinary finding." Said the old man excited, there were two women clad in dark-blue robes standing silently behind him. They were overshadowed by the great magical aura, that was leaking out from the old man.


    His gaze shifted from Michael to the pale Susan, "Well Susan Atura Millenia, care to explain?"


    Susan looked like she aged ten years in an instant.


    "Elder Pelion I...."


    "Shut your mouth! You hid a warlock form the circle, the punishment that awaits you won''t be light."


    "But Elder Pelion Michael isn''t part of the Northern Chaos Circle he is..." Tried Susan to explain.


    "Enough of your nonsense, he clearly is Amelia''s flesh and blood, that makes him part of the circle and you know it too well. To think that we finally gained a warlock...we will be on pair with the Cursed Fate Circle once he grows strong enough hahaha."


    Michael grew more and more annoyed, "Hey old man aren''t you a warlock yourself? Why even care about me?"


    The whole atmosphere became weird, everyone stared weirdly at Michael.


    Susan started to sweat, "Michael I know that it is hard to believe but Elder Pelion is, in fact, a woman."


    "What?!" Exclaimed Michael.


    "Yes...you see there are many witches that changed their gender, that is one of the reasons why our circle name is Northern Chaos Circle."


    "WTF! That''s messed up."


    Elder Pelion smirked, "Are you finished? Good, you are coming with us."


    Michael observed Elder Pelion up and down, "Sry to disappoint you but, I''m not a warlock."


    "Nonsense, you have a never before seen dark magic flowing through your body. You are a warlock."


    Susan took a step forwards, "Elder Pelion Michael is right he isn''t a warlock, let me explain..."


    "Enough, both of you are coming with me. I will just take you with me if you resist."


    Susan panicked, "Elder Pelion please listen..."


    Michael interrupted her, patting her shoulder.


    Susan knew what Michael''s intentions were, "Michael don''t, you aren''t his match."


    "Don''t underestimate me, Hey old man or old hag, you want me? Take me if you can."


    "Presumptuous!!!" Shouted both women behind Elder Pelion in anger.


    Elder Pelion only sneered, "As you wish!"


    He lifted his hand, many strange looking runes started to form, a gigantic pressure descended upon Susan and Michael.


    *ROOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR*

 29 On another level

    Gianluca was inside his hotel room, enjoying the blood from his servant. He was deeply engulfed, drinking the blood from the neck of his servant, that had started twitching.


    He opened his eyes abruptly, letting the servant fall on the ground. His unusual actions alarmed the woman that was reading a book on a chair, "Young Master Gianluca?"


    Gianluca stared at the wall, "Lara, we aren''t in Atlanta anymore, you can stop the act."


    The woman nodded, "Of course Master Pazzini."


    "I sense, magic power, a huge amount....are there witches from the Northern Chaos Circle here? If they have anything to do with Elena''s disappearing...Oh boy."


    "Why would the Northern Chaos Circle even bother about a High Vampire."


    "I don''t know, we need to find out, let''s go!"


    "Yes, Master Pazzini."


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    The roar shocked Elder Pelion, he canceled his magic, turning to the direction from which the howl came from. Both women behind him took fighting stances.


    Six werewolves arrived at the scene. Surprising everyone aside from Michael.


    "By the great chaos, what are those abomination?" Asked Elder Pelion surprised.


    The werewolves came to Michael''s side, forming a ring around him.


    Elder Pelion''s brown pupils dilated seeing it.


    "Don''t tell me....you are a summoner?"


    Michael stood up, walking past Leroy and Odette in front of him.


    "Summoner? Old hag I already told you that I''m not a warlock."


    Elder Pelion''s gaze wandered from the werewolves to Michael and back.


    "Don''t tell me..."


    Michael started to transform right under everyone''s gaze.


    Elder Pelion felt for the first time threatened when he stared into Michael''s white eyes with a strange black ring in the middle.


    Michael''s towering figure stood proudly in front of everybody.


    Elder Pelion showed an unnaturally excited face, "Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. The second Original after the Undead of Blood has appeared. I will be promoted into an Archmage after bringing you back with me."


    Michael emotionless eyes glared at Elder Pelion, he shook his head.


    A voice so rough and otherworldly came out from Michael''s wolf-like snout, "You are a poor old woman, return back to the Northern Chaos Circle. Tell them that I''m not part of them if they want we can work together in the future."


    Elder Pelion dismissed what he said, licking his lips, "You aren''t either old nor strong enough, we will tame you to be a good dog."


    Something inside Michael''s mind snapped.


    *ROOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR*


    His howl shook the air itself, making everyone aside Elder Pelion kneel.


    "Hoh? Impressive." Elder Pelion unleashed his own magical power. Overpowering Michael''s Aura.


    Two small, red dots appeared inside the middle of Michael''s eyes. He crouched down, glaring at Elder Pelion like a hunter.


    Runes started to float around Elder Pelion, "Kill the others."


    Both women lifted their hands, aiming at the group.


    Firing fireballs at them. All of them were much faster than they had expected.


    Every single werewolf avoided the fireballs with easy.


    Elder Pelion was stunned, "They are even faster than vampires, switch to Vampire Slaying Magic!" Ordered Elder Pelion.


    It was at that moment that Michael pounced at him, destroying the floor with his claws.


    It seemed like he vanished from his spot.


    "Freeze!" Said Elder Pelion.


    Michael reappeared only one meter away from the old man. His eyes widened in shock when his body suddenly froze on the spot.


    "Float"


    Michael started to float.


    "Push!"


    Michael felt his body being hit by an invisible power, he shot through the area, crashing through some trees.


    Every time Elder Pelion said a word, a rune would lit up and vanish.


    He started to float himself, heading to Michael.


    Meanwhile, the whole group fought against the two women. Susan fought all alone against one while Odette''s pack, with Leroy at the front, fought against the other one.


    Smilla didn''t know what to do and only howled all the time at the woman, faking to make a move. The D Brother''s circled around her, waiting for a moment to attack. Izu was scared and stayed at the back, observing while worrying.


    Odette and Leroy attacked the woman all the time, but she was just too slippery. They only managed to rip some parts of her robe away, revealing her slender skin underneath.


    "Fuse!" Ordered the woman, over 10 runes attached themselves to her skin. She grabbed into the air and a blade made of air appeared inside her hand.


    "Kill!" A bright red rune attached itself to the wind blade,changing its color to a red one.


    "Form!" Another rune entered the ground, parts of the street floated up swirling around her, protecting her body.


    Leroy bright golden pupils squinted. The air around the woman had changed, he sensed danger.


    "If you don''t come, then I will!" Said the woman while kicking the ground hard, creating cracks.


    Her speed had at least doubled and she slashed at Leroy.


    He roared out in anger, dodging the slash. The woman used the momentum from the miss, changing her target to Odette, taking her off guard.


    Her blade cut deep into Odette''s right shoulder, making her howl in pain. Blood splashed out, tainting her black furred.


    Leroy pounced madly at her, she aimed her free hand at him, making his eyes widen.


    "Punish!" A lightning bolt shot right at Leroy.


    He was too close to her to avoid it, it hit him right on his chest, sending him flying backward. Odette used that moment to retreat, he golden eyes seeming to spit fire at the woman.


    Leroy landed heavily on the ground, lightning arcs dancing around his body. He felt his body was numbed, decreasing his speed by a great deal.


    The witch noticed it, dashing straight at him.


    Izu felt something inside her stir when her best friend Odette was hurt. And now her best friends big brother was about to get hurt too. She closed her eyes for a second. When she reopened them...Her golden pupils turned bright yellow. She took an over 10-meter leap, hammering both of her firsts down at the witch who was dashing to the paralyzed Leroy.


    The witch felt her magical sense scream danger at her and she jumped abruptly to the side.


    *BOOOOOOMMM*


    A huge crater was formed when Izu''s fist hit the ground, sending stones flying everywhere. The impact shocked everyone. But the person most surprised was Izu herself, she stood inside the crater, looking blankly at her claws.


    The witch who was in the air lost her balance after the shockwave hit her. It was exactly this moment the D Brothers aimed for. Both of them pounced at her at the same time.


    "Don''t even think about it!" Shouted the witch, she hacked sideways at Daniel.


    Everyone stopped breathing, they thought for a moment that he would lose his head. A clever glint flashed through his golden eyes. He ducked, only touching her legs slightly with his shoulder. But it was enough to flip her over.


    The witches saw the other brother Domenik striking his claw, aiming for her throat. She reacted quickly, "Punish!" Another lightning bolt flew straight at Domenik. He gritted his fangs, preparing for the impact.


    When the lightning bolt came into contact with his dark-purple fur, it strangely dissipated.


    "Wha..." Exclaimed the witch in shock.


    Domenik didn''t know why he didn''t feel anything, he didn''t care, pure madness burning inside his eyes. His claw flashed seamless across the witch''s throat.


    The witch wanted to speak but felt that she couldn''t say a word, ''How? My Shield Rune?'' Those were her last thoughts.


    The whole place descended into silence after the witch crashed lifeless on the ground, blood streaming out from her missing throat.


    "ALLURAAAAA!!!" A devasting high pitched scream penetrated the silence.....

 30 Influence

    Michael''s rage reached new heights, his eye color changed slowly, becoming bright red.


    Elder Pelion frowned, he felt that his "Freeze" rune was about to lose its effect.


    ''It''s too soon, how can he drain the rune''s power so fast?''


    He snorted, "Form!, Spear!, Purge!"


    Three runes that were swirling around him lit up, vanishing.


    A two meters long spear made of holy light formed right in front of him.


    He too a gaze at the still frozen Michael, who was struggling to break free.


    Elder Pelion lowered his hand.


    The holy spear shot at Michael with an incredible speed, giving off an immense magical pressure.


    Michael''s eyes had almost turned completely bright red when the spear flew impaled his stomach.


    He was slammed backwards, flying backwards over 20 meters. The sharp pain penetrated his stomach, the spear changed its form into holy light that invaded his body. The foreign energy started to rampage through his body.


    Dots of light started to pour out from of him.


    The rampaging foreign energy pushed the strange dots of light out of his body.


    Michael''s mind started to recover, becoming clearer with every second.


    White and Red smoke came out of his eyes, leaving them completely dark.


    Elder Pelion felt his scalp grow numb when his sense came into contact with the strange dots of light.


    ''What on earth is that pure evil power?''


    Michael looked up at the light dots, he knew exactly what they were. His black eyes narrowed.


    "No reason to give me a second chance eh? What a cunning b*tch!" Whispered Michael.


    His gaze shifted from the light dots to Elder Pelion in the air.


    ''It''s thanks to this old hag that I escaped from Lupa''s control...''


    Elder Pelion sensed Michael''s gaze shifting towards him.


    "What is that disgusting evil power that disguised itself as holy light?"


    Michael stayed silent, he had no reason to tell her anything.


    The foreign energy inside him finally ran out of power. The gaping wound on his stomach was already closing at visible speed.


    Elder Pelions lips twitched, "High Regeneration? What an annoying ability."


    "Even though I need to thank you, you will have to die here."


    Elder Pelion stared surprised at Michael, "Hahahaha you are too weak, now be an obedient dog and surrender."


    Michael shook his head, he realized how stupid he became under Lupa''s influence. Yes, he was sometimes hot-headed but to go mad because some kind of confused gender changing witch called him a dog?


    His wound had finished healing, he unleashed his dark magic inside him. Dark smoke started tobe produced by his pitch black fur. He was swallowed by the darkness, only his sharp white fangs could be seen sometimes.


    "You are really unlucky, you could have a chance if fought me in the day but now...."


    He appeared suddenly right behind Elder Pelion. "...you have no hope of beating me." Ended Michael his sentence while clawing at Elder Pelion''s head.


    "Block!"


    Another rune lit up, blocking Michael''s claws. Sparks flew everywhere and Michael landed on the ground.


    "Greater Punishment!" Shouted Elder Pelion in rage.


    Two runed fused together, forming a mighty lightning bolt. It shot straight at Michael.


    He held his out his left claw, forming a dark vortex on its surface. The mighty lightning bolt was instantly devoured, making Elder Pelion gwak in shock.


    Michael lifted his other claw, another vortex formed of its surface, suddenly the mighty lightning bolt came out of it, shooting straight at Elder Pelion.


    He flinched, shouting, "Greater Repel!" in a hurry.


    Two more runes lit up, fusing together. The lightning bolt seemed to hit an invisible wall, changing its flying course.


    There were only 12 remaining runes swirling around him. He gritted his teeth in anger. He never thought that it would be so difficult catch Michael.


    Michael gave a deep lough, his wolf like head showing his wild side.


    *ROOOAAAARRRRR*


    He roared out, stirring up the darkness in the area.


    Elder Pelion''s senses screamed out in fear. He wanted to form a new spell...


    He looked slowly downwards, seeing three dark spears sticking out from his chest.


    His magical power became weak and he fell down while spurting blood.


    Michael made his way to him. Standing on his hind legs.


    Elder Pelion''s eyes were slowly losing focus, he could only see a tall towering figure clad in dark smoke. He tried to speak, only spurting out more blood.


    Michael''s emotionless dark eyes observed him. "Rest in peace old hag."


    Darkness started to gather underneath Elder Pelion, he was slowly beginning to to be devoured.


    The thick darkness stirred, like a little pond of darkness. Scary cracking sounds came out from it before it dissipated.


    He turned his attention to the Greyshaw Mansion, "They arrived..."


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    The fight inside the yard reached its peak when the only remaining witch went berserk.


    She spammed spells everywhere, not caring about theconsequences. Everyone was helpless, they could only block or dodge her spells. She avoided the D Brothers, only concentrating on the others. Her magical power had already run out she was using her life force. He body already started to age at a visible speed.


    She planned to use her last and most destructive spell when an incredible, vast killing intent assaulted her. She shivered and spun around searching its origin.


    Her eyes widened, eight new werewolves had arrived at the scene.


    A werewolf with red slits like pupils was staring at her. She immediately knew that the vast killing intent came from her.


    Her legs started to shake from the pure terror she was going through.


    The grey furred werewolf smiled, its face looked unnatural, too wicked and evil.


    Odette pounced at the witch, biting her head off without mercy. The witch couldn''t defend herself anymore after being confronted by Stacey''s vast killing intent.


    Odette threw the head away, licking the blood from her fangs.


    No one knew what to do, now that they had won the fight.


    Michael entered the yard, gaining everyone''s attention.


    He had transformed back into his human form.


    He observed the yard and sighed. It was a completely mess. His gaze shifted to the mansion, he saw the three maids, Rosa, Barbara and Giselle looking scared out of the window.


    He sighed again, he gave James a nod. James transformed back into his human form and entered the mansion.


    He came out with the three scared maids.


    "I''m sorry that you had to witness this mess, I will give you a choice now, either become one of us....or die."


    The three maids exchanged looks and agreed to him. He walked to them and bite each one of them on their arm.


    Everything seemed to have concluded when suddenly an unknown werewolf arrived at the yard.


    Everyone looked at the newcomer in wonder. The newcomer had the purest white fur they had ever seen.


    Michael''s eyes widened, "Mum?"

 31 Does it hurt?

    "Mum?"


    All people stared at the pure white furred werewolf in shock.


    Anna stood up on her hind legs, looking down at her new self.


    A melodious voice came out from her snout, "What do you mean? I felt how much you were in pain. Of course I would come to rescue my baby."


    Everyone felt their hearts warm up.


    Michael walked to her, hugging her. He was deeply moved by her. She had somehow forced herself to transform into her werewolf form to help him.


    "I love you mum."


    She hugged him back, showering him with her motherly love. Her body began to shrink, slowly transforming back into her human form.


    Michael who noticed it threw his head to the back snarling, "What are you looking at, turn around if you don''t want me to dig out your eyes!"


    All of them turned around bashful, even the girls didn''t dare to look at the naked Anna.


    Michael ordered the maids to get her some clothes.


    His senses picked something up, it wasn''t too far but not near either. He stepped out of the entrance, observing the woods in the distance. Odette and Stacey camo over to him. Both of them seemed to have sensed it too.


    Odette saw Michael smiling, "Why are you smiling, shouldn''t we get them?"


    Michael''s smile grew bigger, "That won''t be necessary."


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    "Master Pazzini..." Whispered Lara nervously.


    Both of them stood on top of a large tree, Gianluca was sweating, "I know, I saw it too!"


    He had never seen or heard of such creatures before, he was shocked to his core by the display of power they showed. In particular the one who could use dark magic, he killed an Elder Witch from the Northern Chaos Circle.


    An Elder Witch is on par with a Royal Vampire, both his father and grandfather would need to team up to at least have a faint chance to survive against an Elder Witch.


    "This matter is no joke we need to go back and tell father about it, I fear that a new Powerhouse will appear in future if we don''t eradicate them as quickly possible!" His face was gloomy.


    "I fear it''s a bit too late for that."


    A enchanting voice entered their ears, both Gianluca and Lara flinched.


    A betwiching good looking youth stepped slowly out of the shadows.


    Gianluca and Lara jumped down from the tree, landing gracefully on the ground.


    Both put up their guards against the unknown youth.


    The youth had a lazy attitude, keeping both hands inside the pockets of his jeans.


    "You don''t need to be on guard against me I''m not like them." Said the youth bored.


    Gianluca''s blood red eyes narrowed, "Is that so? Then die!"


    Both of them dashed straight at the youth, with killing intent radiating out.


    "Like I said, I fear it''s too late." Said the youth with a bored voice.


    Gianluca and Lara had almost arrived in front of him when a tremor went through their bodies, making them fall on the ground, twitching in agony.


    Gianluca didn''t know what was happening to him, something deep inside him had suddenly awoken. His "brother" down there was practically exploding causing him to twitch in pain. The same was happening with Lara.


    "AAAAHHHHHRRRRGGGGG!" Screamed Gianluca in pain. His eyes become bloodshot, he looked like a wild beast in heat.


    He tried to stand up but the pain was just too much for him.


    The youth smiled faintly, "Tell me, does it hurt? Don''t misunderstand me, it''s my first time using my powers this way, I''m just curious."


    Gianluca whas breathing hard, his mind was consumed by lust, he gritted his teeth.


    "What have you done to me?!"


    The youth started playing with his short dark-blond hair, "Not much, both of you were so focused on the fight that you didn''t notice my life force entering your body, a lot of it." Answered the youth playfully.


    "Ah, Ahh, Ahhh." Gianluca had started to rub his lower part against the ground.


    "My god, you are really desperate aren''t you?"


    The youth gazed at Lara who was madly pleasuring herself with her fingers, while moaning loudly. Gianluca looked behind him. The view of Lara pleasuring herself just made him even hornier. His face was twisted by pain and lust.


    "I can let you have her if you want." Whispered the youth sweetly into his ear, after crouching down.


    It was like the devil himself was speaking to him, Gianluca''s whole body shook.


    "Y....you....wha...t...do...ahhh....what do you want?"


    The youth smile grew wider, "I want you to look into my eyes!"


    His enchanting voice drifted to Gianluca, sinking deep into his mind. His eyes became unfocused, he looked into a pair of different colored eyes.


    A faint purple glow appeared inside his pupils.


    The same purple glow appeared slowly deep inside Gianluca''s black pupils.


    "One down, now the other." The youth turned to Lara who was drowning in pleasure.


    "This is mad, she literally turned into a b*tch." Said the youth amused.


    He did the same thing to Lara, she had now a faint purple glow deep inside her pupils.


    "Stand up!" Ordered the youth.


    Gianluca and Lara stood up with horny expressions.


    "Master"


    "Master~"


    The youth observed them both. "Not bad, it really worked!"


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    "What makes you so confident that he will die in that place?" Echoed a bored female voice.


    Mauri Pazzini, sat on the couch across the stunning mature woman who wore a black revealing dress.


    "Mother please, your words hurt me."


    His mother continued to read her romance novel, "Do you want me to stand up?"


    Mauri''s put on forced smile, "No, of course not. Whatever let Elena Morner "vanish" should also be able to let Gianluca "vanish".


    His mother turned the page, "And what if not?"


    A cunning glint flashed past Mauri''s blood-red eyes, "Let''s just say that I put the perfect puppet beside him."


    "Oh? You mean his woman?"


    "Exactly."


    "He was the one who turned her into a vampire, she is loyal to him until her or his death."


    "That should be the case, if I didn''t used my Mind Control on her."


    His mother''s bored expression brightened, "You did well."


    "Thank you mother, I know how much you want to see that woman''s child dead."


    *RRRIIIIPPPPP*


    She had ripped a page out of the book and her bright expression became gloomy.


    Mauri panicked, "I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have mentioned it."


    "It''s alright." She snapped her finger.


    A beautiful young man wearing nothing but his pants came half a minute later upstairs.


    She pulled him on her lap, sinking her sharp fangs into his neck.


    It didn''t took long until the young man fell lifeless on the floor. She didn''t show any emotions, continuing reading her romance novel.


    Mauri sighed inwards and clapped his hands. Two Blood Servants arrived and took the body silently away.

 32 The Vampire World

    A group of people were standing in front the entrance to the Greyshaw Mansion. Apparently waiting for something.


    Three silhouettes stepped out from between the woods.


    Susan ran past the group, "Jonas? what are you doing here? And who are...?"


    Susan looked at the two horny looking people behind Jonas and took a step back, "A High Vampire?"


    Jonas sighed, ''Right I haven''t told her yet..''


    "Don''t worry Aunt Susan, they are under my control."


    "Under your control? How is that even possible?" Said Susan in disbelief.


    "Just like Michael, I was born different, I''m an Incubus."


    Susan stared at Jonas, she had never heard that term before.


    "Why didn''t you tell me?"


    "I only became aware of it after Michael told me." Answered Jonas.


    Everyone turned to the bare chested Michael.


    He only shrugged, "I know a few things about supernatural beings." Said Michael indeferrently.


    Michael turned to Jonas, "So you made turned them into your playthings?"


    Jonas smiled, "Yeah, it worked just like you said."


    Michael nodded, "Good, I''m sure that they have some interesting informations, let''s continue in the mansion."


    The group entered the Grayshaw Mansion, settling down at the living room. They all looked at the both vampires who were standing in the middle.


    "What are you names and status?" Asked Jonas


    "Yes Master, my name isGianluca Verde Pazzini, I''m the second son of Leonardo Verde Pazzini."


    "Master~, my name is Lara Ruiz, I''m Gianluca''s Blood Vampire."


    "Ask them about the vampire ranks." Said Michael.


    "What ranks exist in the vampire community?"


    "Master, the lowest rank are Blood Servants, they are still more or less human. Then there are Blood Vampires like Lara, they are fully turned vampires. Above them are the High Vampires like myself. Then there exist the Royal Vampires, the last rank is Ancient Vampire, with the exception of our Progenitor." Explained Gianluca obediently.


    "Hmm what is the difference between the Sanguine Council and the Fallen?" Asked Michael.


    "You heard his question, answer it." Said Jonas.


    "Yes Master, the Fallen are vampires under the rule of our Progenitor, and the Sanguine Council is ruled by the most powerful vampire." Answered Gianluca.


    "Wait, what? Shouldn''t the Progenitor be the strongest?"


    Gianluca shook his head, "He was, until the Blood Warlock appeared, around 900 years ago. The Progenitor has since then been suppressed by the Blood Warlock."


    Everyone took a deep breath, digesting all the information.


    "What do you know about that Blood Warlock?"


    "He was a Warlock and somehow tricked the Progenitor to turn him into a vampire, that was thousands of years ago. He vanished afterwards, only appearing around 900 years ago, creating the today known Sanguine Council. The Ancient Vampires of the Sanguine Council are all able to use Blood Magic. They hunted down the most loyal follower of the Progenitor, ending his supreme rule about 700 years ago."


    Michael fell into deep thoughts, "The Blood Warlock was a real Warlock in the past, is that the reason why the three great circles allow the Sanguine Council to stay in their territory?"


    "I don''t know, I just know to never mess with the circles, the Sanguine Council will not help any vampire family if they break that rule."


    Michael turned to Susan, "Did you know any of it?"


    "Only some parts, I know that we allow the Sanguine Council to catch the rouge witches that resist us. I don''t know what happens to them once they are catched."


    "Wow, there seems to be a lot more to the Sanguine Council and that Blood Warlock." Said Odette.


    "What is the name of the Blood Warlock and where does he live?"


    "Master, his name is a taboo, I can only reveal his first name without dying."


    "Oh? Then tell."


    "His first name is Roland, he lives in Germany from what I know."


    "Germany again....I need to get Dino and the others out of there!" Said Michael to himself.


    "Wait a moment, what do you mean? Are you talking about little Dino, your cousin?" Asked Anna with a sharp voice.


    "Yes he is one of us and has his own pack in Germany."


    "What? How could you! He is my sisters only son." Anna became angry.


    Michael scratched his head, "He wanted to be a werewolf."


    Anna glared angrily at him, "We will talk about it later young man!"


    Michael shrank back.


    "Well the two of you will be our eyes and ears inside the vampire world, you will head back tomorrow and tell them that you found witches from the Northern Chaos Circle, that should stop them from coming here." Ordered Jonas.


    Lara seemed to struggle, Jonas saw it, "What is it?"


    "Master~, I was ordered to kill Gianluca at any cost." Confessed Lara.


    Gianluca turned confused to her, "What are you talking about, it was me who turned you into a vampire, you should be absolut loyal to me."


    "Yes it is true but I met Mauri first, he ordered me to gain your trust and wait for his orders. He ordered me to kill you here, you shouldn''t leave Palmer Falls alive."


    "That dirty son of a b*tch! I will kill him and his wh*re from mother! I will..." Gianluca became quite mad.


    "Calm down!" Ordered Jonas.


    A purple light flared up inside Gianluca''s pupils, calming him down.


    "I''m sorry Master."


    "It''s alright, hm your brother is a cunning fellow. Are you able to come up with a story how you broke his control over her?" Asked Jonas.


    "Yes Master I can do that." Answered Gianluca.


    "Good."


    The bright room became darker, the lights seemed to lose their luster. Everyone looked at Michael.


    The darkness started to gather around him.


    "We have been too sloppy, we shouldn''t have been found out in the first place. That is my fault. We will change from now on. Susan you will handle the matter about Elder Pelion and everything that has to do with the Nother. Chaos Circle."


    Susan wanted to say something but swallowed her words back when she saw Michael''s pitch black eyes staring at her.


    "Next is the thing with the vampires, Jonas you will handle it, try to gain more vampire spies."


    Jonas nodded.


    Michael turned to Odette, "You will tell Unknown about everything, and tell them to be prepared, I will need their help in the next days. It will be a huge project that will decide over our survival and what comes after it."


    Odette gulped while nodding.


    There was something about Michael that had changed they all felt it.


    "Mum you will get our german family member out of there, they need to live here with us under our protection."


    "Sure."


    Michael looked around all the faces, "We have a lot of work to do!"

 33 Two Months

    Odette was walking through the streets of Palmer Falls. Hey eyes were on her phone, she was exchanging messages with other member of Unknown. Two months had passed since that night and everything had changed. She lifted her head, seeing her best friend Smilla being surrounded by a bunch of boys. Many thing had changed indeed.


    Smilla was a little beauty, but she was too much into pretty boys, her attitude scared them all away. She changed after becoming a werewolf. Now all those pretty boys couldn''t enter her eyes.


    Smilla saw Odette and jumped in delight, she made her way through the crowd of boys. The boys shot angry looks at who ever dared to steal her princes. They paled when they saw that it was Odette. This was another thing that had changed, ever since everyone in Palmer falls became werewolves....


    Yes you heard right every single resident of Palmer Falls were turned into werewolves. An that wasn''t all.


    The one who managed everything was surprisingly Richard Greyshaw. He came back from New York after the news of his wifes miracle recovery reached him. Anna Greyshaw explained everything to him and he decided to become a werewolf too. He sold his Research Company, earning an even greater fortune. He kept Anna''s recovery hidden and used it as excuse to leave the business world. The Sanguine Council didn''t suspect him, they knew that it didn''t matter how much he earned the curse that haunted his family made it impossible for them to become vampires.


    Susan created talismans that hid the true form a werewolf from the other witches. The Northern Chaos Circle had dispatched a group of Great Witches to Palmer Falls, they left empty handed after a week.


    Jonas was allowed to leave the circle, he was a waste in their eyes, so it didn''t matter if he lived his life as a normal human. He went afterwards with Gianluca and Lara to Atlanta, putting some other young High Vampires under his control.


    Michael gave Unknown a profile of people he wanted to turn into werewolves all over the USA. He aimed at the old influential people who didn''t manage to become vampires, and their heirs turned out to be a disappointment to them.


    It was easy to sway these people. He had the idea from Richard who convinced the old family heads from Palmer Falls Founder Families to become werewolves. Everything became easy afterwards. They turned one family after the another into werewolves, until everyone was a werewolf. The ones who did it we''re James, Aiden and George.


    Michael stayed in the dark, letting Richard and Anna become the so called "Alphas". Only a handful of people knew who the real Alpha was.


    Smilla reached Odette, hugging her.


    "There you are, perfect timing I was getting tired of these trashes." Said Smilla arrogantly.


    Odette didn''t know if she should cry or laugh at Smilla, "Weren''t you all over them two months ago?"


    "Haha that was before I became a werewolf, what I want is a true Alpha." Stated Smilla while licking her lips.


    Odette sighed, ''Well some things never change I guess.''


    "You know that he is out of you reach." Said Odette.


    A cunning smile appeared on Smilla''s face, "Not really, we are part of his pack. We meet each other quite often hehe I will steal his heart."


    Odette laughed at her friends ambitions. It was true, it was about one month ago when her friends urged her to join Michael''s pack. They had been training every day after the great fight happened. They felt that they were already part of it, only Odette was still stubborn. She gave up in the end. She was happy that she became a Sub-Leader together with Stacey and Chris.


    "Come on let us go the moon will appear in one hour and Izu is waiting for us."


    "Yes, yes I know." Said Smilla while striking her tongue at Odette.


    Michael was sitting with Stacey inside Aiden''s Bar drinking some cocktails. Aiden was cleaning a glass behind the counter. He was smiling at the pair.


    "Are you sure about it?" Asked Stacey softly.


    "Yes I won''t be there, it would expose me as the Alpha. Mother and you should be enough to take care of the one that go on rampage." Explained Michael, enjoying his cocktail through the drinking straw.


    Stacey nodded silently, she too enjoyed her cocktail. She was happy to spent some time alone with Michael, even though she had to force the others to stay away.


    "How is your family? I heard your father fought with you grandfather over the family head position."


    "Mmm grandfather won, he wiped the floor the with father." Answered Stacey happily.


    "Hahaha never underestimate the old generation, your grandfather served in the army right?"


    "Yes."


    "Your father had never fought in his whole life haha it''s no wonder he lost."


    Both of them laughed together.


    Suddenly the door opened, a youth entered the bar with a smile on his face.


    "Oh? Am I interrupting your date?"


    Both turned around, facing the youth.


    "Brother! Haha you made it back." Said Michael in delight.


    He stood up giving him a bear hug.


    "Of course, how could I possibly miss such a huge event?" Jonas bear hugged Michael back.


    "Ahh hi Stacey, you look stunning, it won''t be long until Michael falls under your charm."


    Stacey blushed, stealing some glances at Michael.


    Michael punched his right arm.


    "Hahah."


    "Come sit down." Said Michael


    Jonas rubbed his arm and took a seat.


    Michael looked at Stacey, "Stacey I..."


    "I know, see you later." Interrupted him Stacey. She stood up, "You too see you later Jonas, Aiden thank you for the drink."


    Aiden smiled at her, "Every time, Miss Adams."


    Michael nodded to Aiden who then left the bar too.


    "How did it go in Atlanta?" Asked Michael while lighting up a cigarette.


    "It went really well, I have now 7 High Vampires under my control. They formed a group and are resisting the schemes of Gianluca''s elder brother Mauri. That fellow is really capable, he plays the game really dirty."


    "Hm he is an obstacle in our plans...can you handle him or do you need help?"


    "I only need some time, I''m getting stronger."


    "Good."


    "What are you gonna do about Stacey?"


    "What do you mean?"


    "Come on don''t play the idiot you know what she feels for you."


    "Yeah I''m not blind."


    "I know that she is you type, what is holding you back?"


    "I''m not a leecher like you. She is only 17 bro, I''m 44...."


    "Will you say the same in 10 years? We are immortals brother, give it a go. If it doesn''t work, so be it."


    Michael leaned back, "F*ck it, you are right!"


    "What are you still doing here? Go get her!"


    Michael stared at Jonas in disbelief.


    "Hahahaha."

 34 Oktober Moon

    "I will do it my own way."


    "You alway do, Mr. Undercover." Teased Jonas Michael.


    "Hahahaha, I almost forgot that nickname."


    "You were alway a stealthy c*nt, how is the expansion going?"


    "Richard is doing a great job, James is currently negotiating with 3 old Families in Kansas, Topeka, George is in Oklahoma. Unknown makes it easy to filter out potential allies, and now that they are being sponsored by Richard...."


    "They are really useful." Agreed Jonas.


    "What about money? Your Grayshaw fortune won''t last long if we start expanding outside USA."


    Michael gulped down his cocktail, "Don''t worry about it, the families need to pay a yearly tribute to us."


    "Nice, and if they don''t pay?" Asked Jonas with a sinister smile.


    "Then we will send out some people to "remind" them who rules over them." Answered while smiling just as sinister as Jonas.


    "I wouldn''t mind doing it myself from time to time ." Said Jonas.


    "Hahaha you leecher, alright I will tell you when the time comes."


    Both of them spent some time talking about their past life.


    "The moon will appear in 20 minutes, you should go now if you don''t want to miss the show." Reminded Michael Jonas.


    "Right, I will get going, see you later brother." Said Jonas. He stood up and left the bar, leaving Michael alone.


    Michael closed his eyes, entering the darkness within himself. The darkness inside him became happy after he entered the place. It coiled itself around Michael making him feel warm and welcomed. Michael''s eyes became sharp when he saw the huge full moon in the sky. Bright small dots of light were raining down from the moon. He avoided them, he knew that it was how Lupa tried to control him. He almost fell into her sheme if the fight with Elder Pelion didn''t happened. He tried many times to swallow the moon but it was still impossible. The moon was too strong, he knew as long as he don''t get rid of it, he would be at risk to be controlled by Lupa.


    Michael withdrew from the place, opening his eyes, they were pitch black.


    ''After we spread through the whole nation....''


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    Jonas stood beside Michael''s pack and family members. They were deep inside the wood outside of Palmer Falls. Almost 3.000 people had gathered here. They were waiting for the full moon to come out, feeling that their first transformations was near.


    His heart was beating fast, the excitement was visible on his face. Where could you see 3.000 people transform into werewolves at the same time? Ony here, only now.


    Jonas had big plans for the future, he had already some loyal followers, he will control even more. Greed and lust flashed through his eyes for a short moment. He loved his brother in arms but he couldn''t create other Incubus and even if he could he wouldn''t. He will build his own empire and form an ally with Michael. He knew that Michael would support him. He only needed more time to become stronger. Every single werewolf in Michael''s pack could beat him down, that left a bitter taste inside Jonas''s mouth.


    He was glad to be reborn inside this world full of supernatural creatures.


    Jonas observed all the people around him, one after another started to look at the cloudy sky.


    The clouds moved with the wind, revealing a grand full moon.


    Cracking sounds and shouts could be heard everywhere. Most people fell on the ground, their faces twisted by the pain that was caused by the transformation.


    Stacey, Anna, Richard, Odette, Chris, Rachel, Leroy and the rest transformed too. They were much faster, standing proud on their hind legs.


    It didn''t took long till the painful screams turned into mad howls. Fully transformed werewolves rose up from the ground. The howls connecting with each other, creating a grand atmosphere.


    *ROOOOOOOAAAAAARRRRRRRR*


    *ROOOOOOOAAAAAARRRRRRRR*


    *ROOOOOOOAAAAAARRRRRRRR*


    *ROOOOOOOAAAAAARRRRRRRR*


    Jonas got goosebumps, a purple glint flashed through his eyes. The howls became so intense that it made his hair stand up.


    Countless pairs of golden pupils shined in the darkness. Some of them wild, other bloodthirsty.


    Almost 3.000 werewolves howled to the moon, Jonas felt the ground under his feets tremble. The pressure that was produced crashed upon him. Veins popped out of his forehead but he still had a maniacal smile on his face.


    ''Incredible!''


    Many werewolves started to go berserk, they began to run around ripping trees apart. Some of them pounced at Jonas when they saw that he wasn''t on of their kind.


    Stacey intercepted them, unleashing her vast killing intent. It stopped them but the rage inside their eyes hadn''t yet died out. It was at that moment that Anna in her pure white werewolf form stepped forward, roaring out.


    *ROOOOOOOAAAAAARRRRRRRR*


    She unleashed a vast intent that reached everyone. Her intent was different from Stacey''s. Hers was warm, forgiving and filled with love.


    Jonas closed his eyes, letting Anna''s soft aura wash over him. Tears appeared at the edges of his eyes. He still missed his mother, still missed his two sisters, still missed his past life. He felt an urge to call Anna mother. She had touched his deepest hidden feelings.


    When he opened his eyes he became shocked, all the rampaging werewolves no, all werewolves were bowing to Anna, their eyes filled with tears. They had gained their conscious back.


    Anna looked softly at them.


    Richard stepped forward, he was a tall brown-greyish furred werewolf.


    "The Age of Werewolves begins now!" His rough loud voice had something that attracting to it.


    Everyone started to howl again. It wasn''t as frantic as the first time but there was more might to it, the air shook.


    A pair of deep blood red eyes hidden in the clouds observed everything with great interest.


    "It was worth..."


    ------------------------------------------------------


    Somewhere in France.


    A red haired youth who didn''t look older than 18, wearing a red bathrobe stepped out of the large bathroom. Four naked stunning beauties were already waiting for him outside.


    "Progenitor, your meal is waiting. A 22 years old virgin from Bulgaria, just like you wanted." Said one of the women with utter respect.


    Wet strands of red hair hangs down in front of his face, but they couldn''t hide his otherworldly appearance.


    The youths face lookedlike it was made by the gods themselves. His body was close what people would call perfection.


    Despite his otherworldly looks...his half closed dark-blood red eyes looked devoid of any emotions.


    He took a towel from one of the woman, putting it on his head.


    His every movement seemed perfect. It was a pity that his otherworldly face didn''t show any emotions.


    The youth was slowly rubbing his head head with the towel when he suddenly froze. He threw the towel away, leaving his red hair messy. The four beauties were still mesmerized by his charm. It was when they looked at his face that the four of them became shocked, it was the first time in countless years that they saw the Progenitor smile.


    The youth ignored them, his lips formed a radiant smile that could met every heart away. His emotionless half closed dark-red eyes opened completely. He stared interested at a particular direction.


    "Roland...Marc....Aimee and all the other traitor witches, it seems that another one has emerged...wonderful absolutely wonderful..."

 35 When The Heart Jumps

    It''s been two days since everyone in Palmer Falls went through their first transformation. Jonas had already left the the town.


    Michael stood in front of the black Land Rover, waiting for someone.


    A youth with short light brown hair came out of the mansion, he looked tired and wa yawning nonstop. He had that typical CEO appearance. Manly yet beautiful looks.


    "Good morning Michael *yawn*"


    "Good morning to you too Dino, how long did you hunt?"


    "I only came back about one hour ago..." Answered Dino.


    Michael smiled faintly. Many families and friend started to hunt together at night.


    "How are your pack members doing? Are they getting used to the country?"


    Dino sighed, "A little bit, it''s different from Schwarzwald."


    "Okay hop in." Said Michael.


    He had finished his driver licence. He started the engine and drove to the school.


    His routine was going to school and train afterwards. He would sometimes hut too.


    Dino stared out of the window, "Thank you for getting everyone here...."


    Michael focused on the the street, "No problem we are family."


    Dino''s eyes changed, "We will return to Germany when we grow strong enough."


    "I know, I will support you."


    "Thank you. What will you do about the Blood Warlock?"


    "I don''t know, he is shroud in mysteries. We don''t have much information on him. We will expand here in USA first, and will announce our existenz later when we are ready."


    "And the Northern Chaos Circle?" Asked Dino.


    "We will try to form an alliance with them. Jonas has started to expand too. It won''t be long until he has formed his own network of power."


    "These are good news."


    "Indeed."


    Michael parked the car near the school. Both of them picked up their bags, heading to the school. They met the others outside the school entrance. Dino''s pack members were, Koray, Jonny, Habib, and Clemens. They came all with their families to the USA thanks to Richard''s money and influence. Their english wasn''t neither bad nor good. They just needed more time.


    Claudia came with Ceddy, they were holding hands. They starting dating about 3 weeks ago and became a couple a week later. They looked really happy together. Leroy came with his sister Odette and her friends.


    They greeted each other and entered the school. Dino and his pack members were in the same class. They seperated, entering their classes.


    All the students were werewolves now, they greeted Michael and the others with respect. They didn''t know why but they felt that Michael was special, there was something about him that made them feel strange around him. Michael was in their eyes the Greyshaw Heir, and one of the strongest werewolf.


    The school was quickly over.


    Michael walked to Stacey, "Do you have time later?"


    Stacey stared surprised at Michael. She opened her mouth but closed it, not knowing what to answer.


    Michael smiled, "I want to watch a movie and would like to watch it with you."


    Stacey stared blankly at him, she turned confused to Rachel that stood beside her. Rachel was way more excited than she should be. She rolled her eyes at Stacey''s reaction and elbowed her. The pain was like a wake up call for her. She turned back to Michael and nodded silently, a sweet smile appeared on her face.


    Michael sighed in his mind, his heart still made a jump when he asked her. He was pretty confident in himself but that didn''t helped him at all, he still became nervous.


    Odette stood beside Smilla, observing her reaction. Smilla''s jaw seemed to hit the ground.


    She looked between Michael and Stacey. Odette patted her head. She thought that her friend was feeling bad right now.


    "Well then I will go for your brother he is good too." Said Smilla shamlessy.


    Odette thought she didn''t heard right, "Oh hell no! My brother is taboo you vixen!"


    Smilla giggled happy. Her mood became better.


    Michael picked up Stacey from her home, driving to the cinema. Stacey looked strangely at him. It made him nervous and he tried to focus on the street. He noticed how sweaty his hands became.


    "Michael?" Asked Stacey.


    "Yes?" Answered Michael, almost stuttering.


    "Is this a date?"


    Michael noticed his heart jump, he tried to calm down a bit, "Yes it is."


    "Good." Said Stacey happily.


    He felt as if a huge burden was lifted from his shoulders, he relaxed and started to smile himself.


    They arrived at the parking lots behind the cinema. Michael excited the car quickly, almost running over to Stacey''s side to open the door. He took her hand and helped her out of the car.


    She smiled sweetly at him, "Thanks."


    "No problem." He felt funny inside.


    ''I feel so stupid.'' Thought Michael.


    He watched Stacey beside him, she had put on a nice dark-blue dress that had a long skirt. She really looked like a younger version of Charlize Theron in the movie Aeon Flux. She had the same black haircut.


    Stacey noticed Michael staring at her from the side, making nervous too. She had never thought that Michael would invite her out on a date. He was, well he was different than others. He was most of the time nice but could also be an *sshole. He never showed any interest in girls. She thought he might be into man if she didn''t saw him in the past flirt with mature woman. She felt like she was in heaven. Her heart didn''t want to calm down. She was pretty sure that Michael could hear it beating fast.


    Both of them went into the Cinema and bought cards for the action movie Total Revenge.


    They watched the movie, it wasn''t great but entertaining. It was dark outside when they left the cinema.


    Michael had been thinking all the time during the movie how to make a move on her. He had many ideas but not that the time had come...


    ''My own way.''


    Michael took her hand, pulling her into his embrace. It surprised Stacey greatly, that came out of nowhere.


    Their noses almost touched each other. He looked into her deep brown eyes and she looked back into his.


    "I won''t say anything unnecessary, I want you Stacey." Said Michael seriously.


    Stacey didn''t miss any of his words. Her heart exploded.


    "I want you too."


    Michael was delighted, he pushed the strands of black hair away from her lips, giving her a soft kiss.


    He kissed her a few times softly until she responded his kisses herself. The air grew hotter around them and the pace in which they kissed each other became faster. Their tongues intertwined with each other, sending sweet electric shocks through their bodies.


    Both of their hearts raced fast when they separated. Michael opened his eyes, staring into Stacey''s eyes.


    "I want more." Said Michael breathless.


    "Me too." Answered Stacey.

 36 Trouble Arrives

    The following two weeks were very peaceful. Michael had sometimes skipped the training to spent time with Stacey. Now that they were officially a couple he realized how different she really was. The girlfriends he had in his past life alway wanted to spent as much time as possible with him. Stacey don''t. She enjoyed the time with him but also liked to be alone.


    She loved to train, read and hunt around Palmer Falls.


    Richard started to travel around the country with James and George. They recruited more and more families. They had already recruited 23 influential families across USA. Anna stayed in Palmer Falls, managing the whole town. She formed a council that was filled the founder families. The members were the heads of the Greyshaw''s, Norwish''s, Adams, Taylor''s, Dawson''s and the Saints family. Leroy and Odette were happy that their mother was part of it.


    He left the school while holding hands with Stacey, Claudia and Ceddy, Rachel and Chris were doing the same. Michael wanted to walk to his car when he was stopped by two strange girls.


    The one to the left scanned Stacey up and down. She shot a disgusted look at Michael, "You leecher, is she the reason you left the circle?" She had bright blond hair, and looked quite cute with her glasses on.


    Everyone looked confused at her, exchanging questioning looks. Michael didn''t know what to say.


    The other girl with long dark brown hair and deep brown eyes observed his every expression silently. She grabbed the blond girls arm, pulling her back.


    "What''s wrong Julia?" Asked the blond girl surprised.


    "That isn''t Jonas!" She said decisive.


    "What are you talking about? He is Jonas." Protested the blond girl.


    The other girl didn''t bother to argument, flicking her fingers.


    *SNAP*


    Michael touched his chest, the talisman that Susan gave him broke into many parts.


    The eyes from both strange girls widened in shock. They looked at Michael as if he was some kind of monster.


    Everything happened too fast. The girl with deep brown eyes slapped on the ground, creating a gust of wind. They vanished right in front of everyone''s eyes.


    The group needed some moments before realizing what just happened.


    "What the hell did just happen?" Asked Ceddy.


    They turned their heads to Michael.


    "I think they were witches from the Northern Chaos Circle that came to visit Jonas. They thought I was him. Well not the one with long dark-brown hair, she reacted way too fast." Explained Michael.


    "I need to contact both, Aunt Susan and Jonas."


    ------------------------------------------------------


    "Are you telling me the truth?" Asked a harsh female voice.


    The both girls looked at each other, "Yes mother, we saw it clearly. His whole body was brimming with dark magic."


    "I''m beginning to understand what happened...."


    A woman wearing a tight white robe revealed herself in front of both girls.


    A bright rune floated in front of her, "Great Witch Susan Atura Millenia commited treason, I Elder Witch Zarabia Atura Millenia command all the available Great Witches to detain her immediately. Meet me at my Tower afterwards." Her harsh words lit up the rune in front of her.


    Both girls exchanged worrying looks, "Mother, is it necessarily to detain Aunt Susan?"


    They couldn''t see her expression because of the hood but...


    "I''m sure , that the magical disturbance was caused by the boy you met, and Elder Pelion''s sudden disappearance should be related to him too. Susan should know of it. Now it makes sense why Jonas left the circle, he met his twin brother. Susan betrayed the circle...she hid a warlock, had her hands in the disappearance of Elder Pelion...these are serious acts of treason."


    Both girls paled while listening to their mother.


    ------------------------------------------------------


    "Strange, I can''t contact Susan. At least Jonas is on his way here." Said Michael.


    A foreboding feeling spread across his body.


    He looked at Chris beside him. "Call everyone."


    Chris nodded, taking out his phone.


    A violent gust of wind washed over them, making them close their eyes. They were shocked when they saw many figures appear in the sky, not far from them.


    Michael''s eyes narrowed, he counted at least 20 people. Their heavy magical aura pressed down on them.


    "May I ask who you are and why you appear here?" Asked Michael.


    A woman wearing a tight white robe floated to the front, she looked down at them, "I''m Zarabia Atura Millena, an Elder of the Northern Chaos Circle. We are here to take you with us, to answer some questions." Her harsh voice echoed through the surroundings.


    Michael looked around, he noticed that no one of the residents came out.


    Zarabia guessed Michael''s intention, "Don''t bother to look for help the area has been locked. No one will hear, see or notice us here."


    He looked back up to her, "You name, are you by chance related to Susan Millenia?" Asked Michael.


    "She is my youngest sister."


    "Oh? Can I request to bring her? She will explain everything."


    "That isn''t possible, she is currently detained and will face her punishment once we know all the facts."


    Dark lines appeared on Michael''s face, "Well I don''t feel like coming with you. I''m not part of your circle, your rules doesn''t concern me." Said Michael harshly.


    Zarabia smiled faintly, "See that''s where you are wrong you are the son of my sister Amelia Atura Millenia, that makes you part of our circle even if you don''t want it."


    Michael stared at her, "I will give you a chance since you are my biological aunt....leave. Leave and don''t bother me anymore, I have no intention to be part of your circle."


    Zarabia smile became wider, "You don''t get to choose anything."


    Magic power gathered on her palm, she aimed at Michael, shooting out a four meters wide and long ball made of fire at him.


    He frowned, lifting his hand. A vortex made of pure darkness formed in front of him, like a shield. The fireball crashed against it, a surprised look appeared on the witches faces when they saw the fireball disappear inside the vortex.


    Michael clenched his fist, making the vortex vanish.


    "Interesting!" Said Zarabia.


    "It looks like dark magic but I have never seen it being used in such a way. It also doesn''t give off an evil aura. You didn''t used sacrifices to gain it, tell me how did you develop it?" Asked Zarabia rather excited.

 37 Great Elder Mosia

    "You should be concerned about yourself." Michael opened his fist again.


    Zarabia felt a magical fulcation behind her, a vortex made of darkness appeared not far from her, shooting out a fireball.


    She didn''t bother to turn around, three witches rushed to her back spreading out their arms. A white shield of magic covered them. The fireball exploded the moment it came into contact with the shield. The other witches covered themselves in magic shields, defending themselves from the flames without a problem.


    Michael improved his dark magic a lot in the last few months. He could use it any time without the need to transform. The amount of magic inside his body, had improved drastically too. The only thing that bothered him washow weak it was at daytime.


    "I''m curious, how did you defeat Elder Pelion with such a weak magic?"


    Michael smiled at her, "Only the dead knows, do you really want to find out?"


    Zarabia frowned, she couldn''t understand how an Elder Witch could possibly lose.


    "Knock out the humans first." Ordered Zarabia.


    A mocking smile appeared on Michael''s face, ''Humans?''


    Claudia, Ceddy, Rachel, Chris, and Stacey looked at the witches that came flying at them.


    Just like Zarabia earlier, Michael didn''t bother to move.


    Claudia waited until the witch that was flying at her was close enough, she transformed quickly into her semi-wolf for, pouncing at the witch.


    The witch didn''t expected Claudia to explode out with such an inhuman speed, she wanted to pull back but it was too late.


    Claudia''s claw flashed across her throat, ripping away huge chunk of flesh. A fountain of blood splashed out of her throat before she collapsed. Similar scenes happened to the other witches. They thought that they were normal humans, letting their guard down. The price they paid was death.


    The remaining witches watched everything with shocked expressions. Even Zarabia lifted her brows in shock.


    The five of them walked to Michael''s side, their claws tainted by blood, and their golden pupils staring angrily at the witches.


    "By the great chaos what are they?" said one of the witches in fear.


    "How dare you kill my sisters!" Shouted Zarabia in rage.


    Michael stared at her emotionless, "I warned you. We have nothing against the Northern Chaos Circle, but if you still insist..." Michael didn''t end his sentence. The blunty threat floated in the air.


    Zarabia felt deep humiliation, "I will kill you here and now."


    Michael shrugged, he prepared himself to go all out. There were still 16 witches left.


    Both sides prepared themselves for the fight.


    Bur before they could launch the attack, the space around them twisted before shattering like glass.


    Zarabia had a bewildered expression, "How?"


    Michael noticed a group of people walking to his side, he immediately understood how the spell was broken.


    Odette arrived with the bare chested D Brothers, Leroy, Smilla, Izu and Larry.


    Thirteen werewolves were facing 17 witches.


    The atmosphere turned heavy when people started to come out of their houses.


    The witches felt their scalp grow numb. Many pairs of wild golden pupils stared at their group.


    Even the kids playing with a ball stared at them with a mad light in their eyes.


    "Don''t tell me they all are..." Zarabia couldn''t believe what was happening.


    She looked back at Michael and swayed back in the air. His emotionless pitch black eyes were staring back at her giving her chills.


    "Very fascinating, there aren''t any humans inside the town they are all a never before seen race."


    Everyone was surprised, hearing the soft archaic voice echoing through Palmer Falls.


    Zarabia breathed out in delight.


    She bowed to the air in front of her, "Greetings, Great Elder Mosia."


    The other witches followed suit, "Greetings, Great Elder Mosia."


    Michael''s eyes narrowed he didn''t sense anything, he couldn''t tell where the voice came from.


    He only noticed the origin when the light in front of Zarabia splintered into many parts, revealing an old man.


    He was surrounded by an huge amount of blinding runes. Only his soft smiling face full of wrinkles was visible, the rest of his body was hidden behind the blinding runes. The amount of runes floating around him was at least ten times greater than Elder Pelion used. They seemed to be more complex too.


    Michael''s alarm bells screamed danger.


    The old man opened his eyes slightly, causing the light in the surrounding to quake.


    An unheard monstrous amount of magic descended upon Palmer Falls.


    Many fainted instantly, and those who didn''t found it difficult to breath properly.


    "May I ask what your race is called?" Great Elder Mosia directed the question at Michael.


    Michael gritted his teeth, "We are Werewolves."


    "Oh? Such an unique name...but it is quite fitting." Said Great Elder Mosia while caressing his long white beard.


    Michael felt irritated, ''What is this old gender bending witch up to?''


    Great Elder Mosia seemed to see through Michael''s thoughts, "We will take you back to the Circle, and decide if your race is allowed to live."


    Michael spaced out for a second, he thought he didn''t hear right.


    Smoke like darkness exploded out from his body, his body transformed into an over two meters tall beast. His pitch black eyes stared savagely at Great Elder Mosia. He roared out.


    *ROOOOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRRRR*


    The smoke like darkness spreaded out, engulfing everything it touched. Michael started to float up to the same height as the witches.


    "Can you repeat what you just said!?" His rough otherworldly voice boomed through the town.


    Great Elder Mosia expression didn''t change, he kept smiling like an innocent old man, "Truly fascinating, with more time you would become a true powerhouse. Be smart and come with us. If you do as we say we will spare your kind. You might be an Original but you are still too weak."


    "How about two Originals then?"


    A familiar voice echoed through the area, everyone shifted their attention to another spot in the air.


    A purple haze was wriggling in the air, a youth stepped out of it. His lazy attitude together with his bewitching good looks gave off an unique aura.


    Purple haze formed underneath his feets. He started to walk across the sky, forming purple haze underneath him to step on. The purple haze followed him wherever he went like an obedient child.


    Jonas had arrived!

 38 Accepted

    Michael stared wide eyed at Jonas. Jonas''s face looked the same as Michael in his human form. Aside from that Jonas looked like a total new person. His short dark-blond hair had been replaced by spiky purple hair. The sides of his head were shaved, his eyes that were brown and green were both now purple.


    Jonas didn''t came too close to Michael, "Sup." Greeted Jonas Michael.


    Michael tilted his head to the side, "Awakening?"


    Jonas gave a radiant smile, "Yep."


    "Not bad, you transformed from a Lewd Lord to a Lust King hahaha."


    Both of them laughed.


    "Jonas? How is this possible?" Asked Zarabia in disbelief.


    Jonas turned his head and smiled, "It''s been a while Aunt Zarabia. Still strict as ever?"


    Zarabia couldn''t believe her eyes, the Jonas in front of her gave off a deep aura that made her wary of him. She couldn''t understand how a waste like him could turn out like that.


    "What happened to you?"


    "Not much I just understood my powers." Answered Jonas lazily.


    Great Elder Mosia looked at Zarabia, his eyes fully opened for the first time, "Jonas? Your nephew? Wasn''t he supposed to be a normal human?" His soft voice didn''t sound as nice as before.


    Zarabia started sweating, she was the one who personally confirmed that Jonas wasn''t able to use magic. And now he appeared here, his strange magic aura even stronger than hers.


    "I don''t know what happened to him, he was clearly a human when I saw him a year ago." Explained Zarabia.


    Great Elder Mosia was speechless. The Northern Chaos Circle could have had two Original''s as it''s member but....where did they go wrong?


    He faced Jonas and Michael, "These are great news for the circle, I will guide you both to the Witch of Chaos."


    Jonas laughed, "Hahaha Great Elder Mosia I left the circle a few months ago, I''m not longer part of it, just like my brother here."


    Great Elder Mosia''s face showed for the first time cracks, his lips twitched, "Who allowed you to leave the circle, only a Great Elder Witch has the power to make such a decision."


    "Great Elder Jamila did." Answered Jonas.


    Great Elder Mosia''s expression sunk. He recalled that there was such a case not long ago, he just didn''t bother to look into it.


    "Your case is then resolved, but your brother is still part of the circle." Said Great Elder Mosia forcefull.


    "My brother was never part of it, he never underwent the Chaos Ritual that every witch needs to go through. Only people that went through the Chaos Ritual are members of the circle and you know it. You will have to face our both forces if you want to take him away." Said Jonas in a light tone.


    A gigantic magical aura exploded out from Great Elder Mosia''s body. The air around them started to quake under the pressure.


    "Your both forces? Don''t overestimate yourself!" Barked Great Elder Mosia angrily.


    *ROOOOOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR*


    Michael roared out, countering Great Elder Mosia''s pressure.


    The smoke like darkness around him changed, it started to suck in all the light in the surrounding. The area dimmed greatly. Michael looked like an all devouring beast.


    Suddenly more and more howls could be heard across the whole town.


    Every single werewolf in Palmer Falls had fully transformed, even those that had fainted earlier.


    The darkness around Michael changed from smoke to solid, spreading out through the town.


    Hundreds of werewolves could be seeing stepping on the darkness, sprinting madly, up to the sky.


    Claudia, Stacey and the rest did the same, they howled, while rushing up on the solid darkness.


    The group of witches were surrounded by over 3.000 werewolves. Their howls created a great pressure that was on par with Great Elder Mosia''s magical aura.


    Michael felt his powers draining greatly by that move but he gritted his fangs, enduring it. He had the idea from Jonas. The way Jonas used the purple haze inspired him.


    Jonas smiled and clapped his palms together. His purple life force surged, small purple clouds appeared all around them. People stepped out from the purple clouds life it was some kind of portal.


    Michael couldn''t help but shake his head. About a hundred people came out from purple clouds, and every single one of them were beauties. Their eyes were blood red, revealing the fact that they were vampires.


    Michael was curious about Jonas new abilities.


    "What do you say now Great Elder Mosia?" Asked Jonas amused.


    Great Elder Mosia expression turned grim, he couldn''t help but look around warily.


    "It''s you who is forcing us, we could be allies with the Northern Chaos Circle." Said Jonas with a fake sad expression.


    "We allies? Nonsense you are part of our circle! You should....." Great Elder Mosia wanted to continue with his rant but his already old face seemed to age another 50 years. He discolored.


    "Accepted!"


    A melodious female voice vibreated across the sky. The voice was so powerful that it washed away all the pressure that everyone was giving off. The voice scared the sh*t out of Jonas and Michael.


    The darkness broke easily, letting the light return, the werewolves started to descend slowly. The same happened to everyone, even the witches started to descend.


    Wind was helping them, engulfing their bodies, to ensure a safe landing.


    ''Don''t tell me that this was only caused by a simple word?'' Thought Michael, the voice wasn''t that loud or forceful but there was something deep inside it that made him sweat buckets.


    Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Light, Darkness and Lightning danced around the group of witches, before they vanished.


    Everyone was confused.


    An old lady who was holding a wood stick stood alone in front of Jonas and Michael.


    "My master, agrees. We acknowledge your forces. There won''t be any more contact between us for the time being. Susan Atura Millenia will be punished with 5 years confinement to reflect on her actions. I wish you good luck."


    "Wait, Great Elder Jamila!" Spoke Jonas quickly, but the old witch had already left.


    "That''s it? They just accepted and left?" Everything happened too fast for Michael.


    "F*ck! Bro we need to be careful!" Said Jonas.


    "Why?"


    "Because the whole f*cking world knows now about us!"


    "F*CK!"

 39 Godfather

    A red haired youth sat in front of a table, he was elegantly drinking his tea from a golden cup.


    He observed the peaceful lake not far from him, lost in thoughts.


    He closed his eyes, enjoying the sun rays fall on his pale skin.


    Ten beauties, wearing maid uniforms stood far away behind the grand castle, only waiting for his commands. He looked otherworldly beautiful, despite wearing a casual white shirt and black shorts.


    "You have big balls to appear right in front of me." Said the red haired youth.


    Another youth with a pair of round glasses appeared out of nowhere, he sat down on the empty chair, across the table.


    His messy brown hair hung down.


    "Come on, are you still mad at me?" Said the unknown youth.


    His sudden appearance alarmed the maids, they wanted to rush over but stopped when the red haired youth lifted his hand.


    "You should have brought the Original here to me but you hid him from me, if that isn''t treason what then?" Said the red haired youth, his eyes still closed.


    The other smiled, "I''m your best friend, not one of your slaves."


    "Your words doesn''t make any sense."


    "Because you don''t appreciate free will, you moron."


    "I''m your Progenitor!"


    "I don''t give a sh*t!"


    "...."


    "Hahahaha."


    "You are testing my patience."


    "Try me."


    The red haired youth finally opened his dark-red eyes, staring straight into the dark-red eyes of the youth wearing glasses.


    "Why are you here?"


    "Amora showed herself, the world has now three Originals and three Great Circles." His eyes behind his glasses revealed excitement.


    "Can you blame her? Two Originals pairing up is no joke, no matter how young they are. The most annoying thing about us is that we are able to create many followers in a short time." The red haired youth''s mood improved just by thinking what a big headache the Witch of Chaos had because of that matter.


    "Right, will Roland make a move?" Asked the brown haired youth with concern.


    "Roland won''t do anything he is immersed in his huge project. But his subordinates have been on the loose for a long time now, I wouldn''t be surprised if they try to get rid of them."


    "A bunch of hypocrites, and Roland is just a weirdo, he creates the Sanguine Council and doesn''t give a sh*t what they do, he keeps catching witches for no reason."


    The red haired youth nodded, "Roland is weird and no one understands him, but Aimee is far worse."


    "Aimee, the Fate Cursing Witch?"


    "Yes, she is the only one that scares me. Roland is strong and he is annoying to fight against but Aimee...." The red haired youth shuddered, just thinking about his first and only encounter with her scared him every time.


    "We are lucky than the Cursed Fate Circle never leaves Africa."


    "Yes we should be really thankful that they don''t care about the world."


    "What are your plans for the two newcomers?" The brown haired youth wearing a long black coat asked curious.


    The red haired youth leaned back on his chair, "Nothing, they will have to deal with everything on their own."


    "I understand your point, but I as his Godfather will give him a helping hand." Said the youth with glasses proudly.


    The red haired youth who was drinking his tea, spurted it out, "You?! His Godfather?!" He stared wide eyed at his best friend.


    "Of course, I rescued him and watched over him for 18 years. I''m his Godfather."


    The red haired youth fell back on his chair, "Whatever...."


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    "Two Originals at the same time?" Asked a rough voice. The man who asked the question observed the other 18 people sitting around the huge round table. Every single one of them released a very powerful bloodthirsty aura.


    "It is true, they are the twins that slipped through our hands 18 years ago." Said a woman.


    "Any news from Germany?" Asked a little kid with blood-red eyes.


    "Nothing, he doesn''t care...."


    "Good then let us vote, kill or capture?" Suggested an old man.


    "Why so violent Rudolph? We can offer them an alliance, it won''t hurt to have two Originals as our allies. We could crush the Undead of Blood with their help." Said the kid.


    The old man snorted, "Naive, they could also side with the Undead of Blood, we need to get rid of them as fast as possible before such thing happens."


    The room became silent, only the candles were flickering.


    "The Northern Chaos Circle have already made their intentions clear. They allowed them to stay inside their territory, the Fallen won''t stay silent if we go on war against the two Originals. They would use the opportunity to attack us." Said a woman.


    Everyone became silent again, thinking about the pros and cons.


    "What information do we have on them?" asked a youth.


    "Not much just their names and location, Michael Greyshaw and Jonas Millenio."


    "Let''s send out the Sacrosanct Department Force, they should kill them both quickly."


    "How many?"


    "All of them, we are dealing with two Originals." Said the kid.


    "I agree!" Said the old man.


    "Me too." said the woman.


    The rest agreed.


    ------------------------------------------------------


    Michael had a lot to deal with right now. The people that had returned to their human form started to ask him questions. They weren''t stupid, Michael had clearly forced them to transform and somehow influenced them to attack the witches. All of them felt the deep connection with Michael. Anna tried to lie but Michael stopped her. He told them that he was the first werewolf, the cat was already out of the bag why keeping lying?


    He explained what happened and that they should stay alert because of possible attacks from other forces.


    He returned afterwards to the Grayshaw Mansion with his mother and Jonas.


    Jonas was followed by a bunch of female vampires.


    Michael gazed at them and shook his head, "Why do they all have such horny expression?"


    Jonas shrugged, "That happens when they are near me, I can''t do anything against it. Right I need your help with something."


    "With what?"


    Jonas clasped his palms together, purple clouds appeared around them and more woman started to step out from them.


    Michael was speechless, "No way! What have you been up to all the time?"


    Jonas revealed a pervy smile, "A lot of things hehe, I need you to turn them all into werewolves."


    "Michael face twitched, "You! Alright but only this time because we need every power we can get."


    Jonas laughed, "I knew you would understand hahahaha."

 40 When The Moon Falls

    It was in the middle of the night when Michael opened his eyes. A pair of purple eyes were staring at him.


    "And?" Asked Michael.


    "Yes I can feel it, what is that?" Jonas asked back.


    "I''m not sure myself but it is Goddess Lupa''s power. She tried to control me through it."


    Jonas moved forwards and touched Michael''s forehead. Strands of purple life force entered Michael''s body, he let it enter his body.


    Jonas found himself surrounded by darkness, it was everywhere. His eyes lit up, but he couldn''t see anything.


    "It really worked you are here." Said an otherworldly rough voice.


    Jonas turned around, and saw Michael in his werewolf form. The darkness was dancing happily around him.


    "This is your inner world..." Jonas observed the darkness, he felt emotions and feelings. Sometimes the darkness was warm and welcoming, sometimes cold and merciless.


    "Follow me." Said Michael.


    Michael walked through the darkness with Jonas following right behind him.


    Jonas feeling for times seemed twisted he felt like they walked for an hour.


    They finally arrived where the full moon was. Jonas and Michael looked up.


    Dots of light were slowly falling down from the moon.


    "I can feel it clearly now, this moon doesn''t belong here...."


    "Let''s try to attack it with everything we have, don''t hold back brother."


    Michael roared out to the moon. The whole space shook and the darkness crashed against the moon. The moon didn''t show any reaction despite the violent attacks from the darkness. Michael eyes narrowed, the results were still the same.


    A huge amount of purple haze came out of Jonas body. It made its way to the moon. Jonas felt his power being suppressed by the darkness, but it only lasted for a second.


    The purple haze engulfed the bright moon. The moon trembled slightly. It was the first time that the moon showed a reaction. Michael smiled savagely.


    The darkness changed, forming gigantic spears made of darkness. He directed them to clash against the moon.


    The purple haze tried to find a gap in the moon. Jonas shouted and more purple haze flew up to the moon. It started to swirl around the moon like a purple tornado.


    The spears of darkness assaulted the moon again and again like a never ending storm.


    The space shook more violently and Michael felt the sharp pain in his mind. He ignored it, directing more and more spears of darkness to attack the moon.


    The moon was trembling more and more, it tried to resist the combined attacks from them.


    Cracks started to appear on its surface. Both Jonas and Michael roared out, unleashing everything they had. The darkness gathered on a single spot above the moon, forming a single sharp spearhead, starting to rotate. It crashed down on the moon, focusing on a single spot.


    It looked like a god''s wrath had descended.


    The purple haze that had transformed into a purple tornado, attacked the same spot as the dark spearhead.


    Horrifying sounds echoed through the space, huge violent waves were created.


    The moon tried to resist but more cracks appeared on its surface, it trembled nonstop.


    Finally the moon moved for the first time, it came crashing down on the dark ground, shattering into millions specks of light, the moment it came into contact with the ground.


    Michael and Jonas observed everything in wonder. Their powers were a thousands time stronger in this place. They thought it was finally over.


    The specks of light started to gather, forming a huge face. Michael was familiar it was Goddess Lupa''s face.


    Her black eyes with a white lunar ring surrounding her black pupils stared at Michael.


    She didn''t had the same warm smile like in their last meeting, she looked a bit annoyed.


    Her gaze changed from Michael to Jonas. A surprised glint flashed through her eyes for a second, "Incubus?" Her soft voice vibrated across the whole space.


    Her voice made Michael and Jonas tremble, ''So powerful!'' Thought both of them.


    Lupa gazed again at Michael for a moment before her face vanished, only leaving the darkness behind.


    Both of them sensed around, and didn''t find anything, she had really left. They excited the space,opening their eyes. They were inside Michael''s room.


    Both of them felt exhausted, sweat rolling down their foreheads.


    Michael took a deep breath, he felt like a huge restriction was lifted from him. His body and mind became clear. He realized now how huge he was restricted ever since that he was born into this world. The same happened to all the werewolves, they didn''t know the reason why but they felt like a burden was lifted from them.


    Massive changes were happening to all the werewolves around the country without them realizing it. Michael himself went through one. A lunar ring appeared around his dark pupils, identical to Lupa''s pupils. His senses reached a new height extending to the whole town and its surrounding forest.


    Jonas observed Michael, "Your pupils changed, they look the same as that Goddess we met in you inner world."


    Michael stood up, looking at himself in the mirror, his eyesight in the dark was just as good as in the day.


    "My hair, it turned black, I want my blond hair back." He played around with his hair.


    "I can''t change my purple hair, we are on the same boat brother." Lamented Jonas too.


    Michael opened the window, his gaze directed beyond palmer Falls.


    "What are you looking at?" Asked Jonas.


    "I''m looking at a bunch of vampires, they are coming our way." Said Michael.


    Jonas looked out of the window, he could only see the lights of Palmer Falls.


    "You can see them? I can''t see or sense them."


    "They are still some distance away, they will probably arrive in 3 hours." Answered Michael confidiantly.


    "How can you see them if they are so far away?" Asked Jonas curious.


    Michael turned around facing Jonas, Jonas gasped in shock. Dark smoke was sipping out from the edges of Michael''s eyes.


    "They are moving in the darkness, I''m the darkness."

 41 Blood Manipulation

    Anton felt strange, he observed the surrounding forest. It was only a hunch at first but now he was sure, they were being watched. The feeling of being watched didn''t left him since two hours. He asked the others about it but they didn''t sensed it at all.


    ''Maybe I''m too paranoid, the mission is very important...''


    He wanted to convince himself that he was just imagining things but....


    The uncomfortable feeling just wouldn''t go away. He normally felt like a fish in the water while moving in the darkness. He couldn''t explain it but this time was different.


    He looked at the other High Vampires who were running beside him.


    This was the greatest hunt since 400 years, 878 High Vampires under the command of him the sole Royal Vampire Anton Nagoev. The Sanguine Council''s order was clear, "Kill the two Originals!"


    The whole Sacrosanct Department Force was mobilised, even some High Vampires from influential families around the nation joined them.


    Anton lifted his hand, all vampires stopped abruptly. He jumped high, landing on the peak of a tree. His blood-red eyes stared at the faint lights in the horizon. Many other vampires followed him, jumping on trees to look at Palmer Falls.


    His Vice Captain arrived beside him, "Should we kill the town people and force the two Originals out?"


    Marilyn Jackson his Vice Captain has been under him for over 500 years now, she knew how he did things.


    "Yes, that''s the plan, kill the blood bags and force them to show themselves." Anton''s cold voice echoed through the area.


    Just when they started to move a claw appeared out of nowhere, gripping Marilyn''s throat.


    Everyone was stunned, a large black beast revealed itself. It ripped Marilyn''s head apart before anyone could react. He dead body hit the ground, spilling blood everywhere. Her head spinned in the air with an shocked expression.


    Everyone stopped, focusing their gazes on the beast.


    "You won''t take a single step into the town, in fact you won''t leave this place alive." A rough otherworldly voice came out of the beast wolf like head.


    Anton''s eyebrows twitched, he a powerful Royal Vampire didn''t sense how the beast arrived.


    "You are Michael Greyshow I assume? You are a suicidal bast*rd to come alone." Said Anton while unleashing his cold bloodthirst.


    "Alone?"


    The moment the black beast said it, many savage howls echoed through the forest.


    Anton took a step back. He was shocked by the sheer amount of howls.


    ''How is this possible? We are surrounded. I didn''t sense anything at all! The council didn''t say anything about any other beast beside the two Originals!''


    ------------------------------------------------------


    Michael had used the darkness around the force of vampires to cut off their senses. He mobilised near 2000 werewolves that were ready for some blood spilling.


    Attack is the best defense.


    His pack and family came to his side. He roared out, it was the signal to attack.


    The vampires were still in a state of confusion.


    Michael had noticed the changes in everyone, their fur color had changed completely.


    Izu who had once a yellow fur had now a dark-yellow fur. Everyone''s fur became darker, even his mother''s pure white fur became grey with dark fur at some spots.


    Michael could only speculate that it was because of him getting rid of Goddess Lupa''s restriction.


    They formed groups to attack the vampires, Odette together with the D Brothers, Smilla and Izu killed one High Vampire after another, by tearing their limbs apart, they also took their heads. Everywhere he watched he saw vampires being ripped apart.


    Some of the vampires wanted to escape when they saw how the situation was. They were intercepted by Jonas and his harem army of horny beauties. His harem army was full with High Vampires and werewolves chicks, that confused the people from the Sacrosanct Force Department. Some of them actually recognized the High Vampires under Jonas control. They tried to speak with them, only to find themselves killed by them. Truly tragic.


    The only ones who were struggling were Stacey, Chris and Rachel. They were fighting against robust vampire. He looked like he was in his mid thirties. He was on a whole another level compared to the other vampires.


    He had two huge pair of bat like wings on his back. His movements were unpredictable, he wasn''t affected by Stacey''s vast killing intent.


    Seeing this Michael made a move, his claw clashed against the vampires long sharp nails, creating a gust of wind.


    Both took some steps back. The glared at each other.


    "I will take this one, he is to much for you." Said Michael.


    They were unwilling but after taking a good look at themselves and realizing how many vicious wounds they had, they gave up on the fight. They attacked the other vampires.


    Michael and the vampire were still glaring at each other, but both of their senses were focused on the others fighting.


    Both of them had gloomy expressions. Michael because he sensed that werewolves were still dying and the vampire because his side was clearly on the losing end.


    The vampire were at a disadvantage, just a scratch or a bit would poison them, their wounds won''t heal at all. These was new to them and they didn''t receive any information about the werewolves. They still killed some but the werewolves grew more savage with every dead werewolf.


    The vampire gritted his teeth, flapping his huge bat wings, he flew up to the sky.


    "Where do you think you are going?"


    The vampire''s body shook, the rough voice came from the darkness in front of him.


    Michael came out of the darkness in the sky, tearing the chest of the vampire.


    The vampire was send flying to the ground, a fountain of blood spurting out from his chest.


    He somehow managed to land on his feets, touching the wounds on his chest with a horrifying expression. He had noticed that the wounds of the High Vampires weren''t healing but experiencing it himself was scary, his high regeneration didn''t work.


    The vampire''s blood red eyes lit up and the blood spilled on the ground started to float up, swirling around him.


    Michael who stepped out of the darkness on the ground narrowed his eyes.


    "You forced me! Now I will kill them all!" Shouted the vampire.


    The blood around him transformed into 22 blood swords.


    "Blood Manipulation, Dance of Death!"


    He dashed to the nearest werewolf with the blood swords dancing around him. The werewolf tried to dodge the swords but he was still sliced apart, shocking everyone in the area.


    Michael howled angry, he vanished into the darkness, appearing right beside the mad vampire.


    "I was waiting for you!" Shouted the vampire with a savage expression.


    The 12 blood swords flew straight at Michael, trying to slice him apart.


    "Thanks for the idea"


    "Wha..!"


    Countless spears made of darkness blocked the swords, creating sparks.


    The remaining spears attacked the vampire.


    He avoided them just barely, the deep wounds on his chest hurt like hell. He was constantly losing blood.


    He suddenly felt his neck grabbed by black claws!

 42 Announcemen

I just came back from a long first aid class.


    I will rest today, next chapter will be tomorrow sry.


    Greetings, sleepteddy

 43 Targe

    Anton felt the cold hold on his neck, he didn''t know where the claw came from.


    His eyes spun around, staring at the Original, his eyes constricted. He saw how half of the arm of the black beast had vanished into a smoke like darkness.


    Anton panicked, directing the blood swords to attack the claw. He felt the cold grip disappear from his neck, letting him breath out in delight. Cold sweat appeared on his forehead.


    He a prestigious Royal Vampire felt the threat of death looming over him.


    Anton tried to manipulate the blood of the dead beasts but found out that he couldn''t. It was already hard to manipulate the blood from High Vampires.


    The dark spears kept attacking him all the time, not giving him any time to escape.


    He cursed the Ancient Vampires inside the Sanguine Council for sending him here. They had no information about the forces the Originals had. They were outnumbered, High Vampires kept dying one after another.


    His chest wound acted up, sending sharp pain through his body. It was at that moment that a dark spear penetrated his stomach. Seven more spears spears penetrated his body. He fell weakly on the ground spurting blood. The blood swords around him turned back to liquid, falling on the ground.


    The dark spears turned into dark smoke, leaving behind horrifying wounds all over his body.


    ''Curse you Sanguine Council!''


    He spurted a mouthful of blood on the ground. His unfocused eyes saw two strong black hind legs in front of him. He looked up seeing a pair of pitch black eyes with lunar rings staring down at him.


    He saw how the beast lifted his claw, he closed his eyes.


    ''What a monster..''


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    Inside a hall made of stone was sphere of blood showing the last moment before the Royal Vampire Anton Nagoev died.


    The mood was heavy inside the hall.


    "Why did we only see his last moments? We should be able to watch everything." Said a woman.


    "I don''t know, something or someone interfered with my Blood Magic." Explained an old man with a rather unsightly expression.


    "The Fallen?" Asked another Elder.


    "No, they are all in Europe, our spies made sure to keep track of them." Answered a woman.


    A kid with blood-red eyes watched the other 18 people sitting around the round table, "We underestimated the Original, now we made him our enemy."


    Another old man snorted, "So what anyone of us could kill him in a second."


    "Why don''t you travel there yourself to kill him then?" Snapped an old woman.


    The old man snorted again.


    "Alright calm down, what should we do now, any suggestions?"


    The hall descended into silence.


    The kid with blood-red eyes looked around, "I''m not sure we can kill him after seeing the Original kill a Royal Vampire without any visible injuries. Another concerning part is that we haven''t seen the other Original fight. There were so many beast there...that''s the most concerning thing, we don''t know how many of their breed exist."


    "Let''s wait, gather information on them and strike at the right time, we were too hasty. Now we have lost 90% of our Sacrosanct Force Department in USA." Said a youth.


    "I agree, send our spies out, we have all the time in the world. A opportunity will arrive."


    "Agreed."


    "Me too."


    "I agree."


    All the 19 Core Members agreed.


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    Michael started a massacre after he dealt with the Royal Vampire. He was an unstoppable force, killing one vampire after another.


    He saw his cousin Dino kill a High Vampire with his pack member Clemens. They worked very well together, aiming for the limbs first then ripping the heads off. Michael was happy that all werewolves had the high regeneration ability. Thanks to that many didn''t die.


    Leroy, Claudia and Ceddy teamed up, going on a killing spree. They had improved greatly since they had become werewolves. Leroy was without a doubt the fastest werewolf. Michael could only catch glimpses of him. Claudia was surprisingly good at biting limbs off, she had finally catched up to them, becoming stronger than Michael had thought.


    Izu had turned into a killing machine. Body parts flew everywhere she passed. Smilla, Odette and the D Brothers liked more to rip throats open, they became better as they fought.


    Michael saw all the werewolves enter a particular state of frenzy. They didn''t let any vampire escape.


    Jonas who was blocking the escape path with his harem army did his share too. He also took control of some vampires he fancied. (All woman)


    All the werewolves howled at the sky when the last enemy vampire hit the ground without his head on his shoulders. Emotions of bloodthirst and sorrow were mixed inside the howls.


    There massacre lasted for 20 minutes. Michael gathered the Town Council, they started to pick up the deceased werewolves.


    The battlefield needed to be cleaned. They formed groups to do it.


    The vampire corpses were piled up, ready to be burned. The bodies of the dead werewolves were taken back to Palmer Falls for the funeral.


    They made sure that the fire wouldn''t spread to the forest.


    Michael learned something new about werewolves. They would turn back into their human form after dying. That made it easier for them to identify them. All the blood made it difficult to identify the others by their smell.


    A grand funeral was held the next day which all the people from Palmer Falls attended.


    They watched people cry over deceased family members. A total amount of 127 werewolves had died.


    Michael met later with the Town Council.


    He gathered his pack members after the meeting.


    "How did it go?" Asked Chris.


    Michael looked around, his mood was heavy.


    "The people are mourning and angry, we decided to hunt down the Sanguine Council in USA."


    They were taken aback.


    "How?" Asked Dino.


    Michael turned to Odette.


    Everyone did the same.


    Odette stepped forward, "Unknown has all the locations of the Sanguine Council''s bases all over the nation. We will send out strong teams that will kill them in one swoop. We need to hit them quick before they can recover from their losses. We estimate that they lost about 80% of their forces yesterday. The various Vampire Clan''s will be our next targets after the Sanguine Council. Only the vampires under Jonas control well be allowed to stay alive. We have already contacted the new Werewolf Clans around the nation." Explained Odette like a secretary.


    "Thank you Odette, just like she said, there won''t exist any enemies in USA after we are done!"

 44 Hun

    Dino observed the dark area. Everything was silent. There weren''t cars of people in the vicinity, what made it strange. It was like this was a non human zone.


    "You guys don''t need to worry, it''s normal. The Sanguine Council Base are restricted zones, even in a big city like New York." Sounded a female voice from Claudia''s phone.


    "Thank you Butterfly, did you confirm how many vampires are in the Embassy?" Asked Claudia.


    "Yes there are 12 Blood Vampires and 5 High Vampires, they don''t know yet about the results of the fight in Palmer falls, you guys will catch them off guard." Answered Butterfly form the hacker group Unknown.


    Multiple groups had been sent out to hunt the remaining Sanguine Council members.


    This group consisted of Claudia, Ceddy, Dino, Jonny, Clemens, Koray and Habib.


    They entered the huge old building made of stones in the south-west part of New York.


    Dino walked in the front, they was greeted by a black haired beauty. She was sitting behind a desk. She looked surprised at the group that came in with her ice blue eyes.


    She put on a polite smile, "Hello, how can I help you?"


    Dino smiled back at her, the women was stunned by his bright smile and she checked him out while licking her lips. Dino looked like a handsome CEO. Blond hair, blue eyes, tall build with nice trained arms that couldn''t be hidden under his hoodie.


    Dino opened his mouth to answer but no words came out, instead it was his arm that shot out, choking the woman. Her eyes bulged and she tried to defend herself in vain.


    She stared in shock at Dino''s eyes which had changed their color into golden ones.


    His hand transformed into claws and he ripped her throat apart. He threw the huge chunk of flesh and bones on the floor. Her lifeless body hit the ground.


    "That was number one, I will stay behind to catch anyone who tries to escape, Claudia you will go with Ceddy, Habib with Clemens and Jonny with Koray. You know what to do."


    Everyone nodded and they split up, starting to kill all the Saunguine Council members.


    Similar things happened all around the nation. It took them 4 days to get rid of all the Sanguine Council members.


    Jonas took control over all the vampire families in the west part of USA while Michael and the werewolves disposed of the ones in the east.


    Such a huge movement didn''t stay unnoticed and even the normal humans got wind of it.


    This was the part where Jonas shined. He took control over various influential politicians and major media publishers.


    They spread the new about a huge conspiracy. They painted the vampires as the bad guys. Revealing the dark side of the vampires. That they forced innocent humans into slavery, drinking blood of kids and worse. These news caused a huge uproar. It became more believable when some old vampire families stepped up to confirm the accusations. They were of course under Jonas control. These vampire families were labelled as "Good Vampires" and were accepted by the people.


    The Sanguine Council was purged from completely from USA within two weeks.


    The werewolves were revealed officially to the world. They spread the news that it was them who found out about the evil things most vampires did.


    Many werewolf clans stepped into the spotlight. Werewolves became something unique to only USA. Most people changed their way of thinking and didn''t want to become vampires anymore, they prefered to become werewolves.


    Palmer Falls became a well guarded secret.


    The propaganda train rolled without problems.


    Other countries started to become wary of the vampires, but they didn''t had the forces to go against the Sanguine Council. But that didn''t mean that they didn''t took a major backlash. The public opinion about the vampires took a massive hit. People all around the world who had been silent started to speak up about the injustice that happened to them because of vampires.


    A wind of change went through the world with USA in it''s middle.


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    *BOOMM*


    A huge round table made of stones collapsed.


    "F*ck what the hell happened? What is going on in USA?" Shouted an old man in rage, after destroying the table with his fist.


    "We lost USA that much is sure." Said a kid with blood red-eyes.


    "How?" Asked an old woman.


    The kid, he opened his palm, revealing a sphere made of blood. It grew rapidly in size and floated in the middle of the hall. All 19 people in the hall observed the played scenes.


    They watched how the spies arrived in USA and contacted the surviving vampire families in the west. They met with them personally and they saw how they were all slaughtered by the other side.


    They watched everything silently, keeping their thoughts for themselves, well most of them.


    "TRAITORS!" Shouted the old man in rage.


    Some of them sighed.


    "Why did they betray us? They know the consequences." Said a beautiful woman softly while shaking her head.


    "It doesn''t matter, they all need to DIE!" Shouted the old man still in rage.


    "How? They killed all our members in USA, the Fallen won''t stay silent if we dispatch more forces." Said another old man.


    "We lost USA, let them keep it. We can''t fight a two front war right now. We should focus on our public image. They exposed many of our dark secrets." Suggested the kid.


    "I agree! There are just to many mysteries surrounding the two new Originals, how did they manage to make the vampire families betray us? How can they block our blood magic? What are their powers? Too many uncertainties." Spoke out a youth.


    "We will crush them if they try to expand out of USA, lets see what they can do."


    "Agreed."


    "I Agree."


    "We will go with that."


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    "Interesting, things are getting fun now haha. How long has it been that I anticipated something this much?" An attractive voice echoed out from a castle.


    The maids and butlers exchanged shocked gazes. How long has it been since the Progenitor was in a good mood? Some of the servants that were only a few hundreds years old didn''t even know how his voice sounded.


    The red haired Progenitor stepped out on the balcony, letting the sun rays bath his enchanting body. He was naked and one could see a bunch of beauties lying exhausted all over the bedroom.


    The Progenitor looked refreshed and he smiled at the sky. He licked his luscious pink lips in anticipation.


    ''The Sanguine Council messed up, I only need to lean back and wait.''


    "Hahahahahahahaha!"