My Clichéd Love Life

Chapter 6 The Hunt

I reached home in record time to gather supplies for the hunt/picnic. Upon entering, I saw mum sitting on the rocking chair in the lounge reading some kind of magazine.

''Good afternoon mum, what are you doing?''. I asked as I sat down on the sofa beside her.

''Nothing just reading some celebrity gossip, why are you home so soon?''.

'I ditched my classes, why else?'

''My classes ended early. Do you know where the camping equipment is stored?'' 

''In the storeroom. where else? Are you going camping with your friends?'' Mum inquired.

''Yeah, We plan on camping in the forest near Chloe's territory.''

"When are you coming back?''
''By tomorrow, I am taking Dad's jeep where are the keys?''

''They are probably in Layla's room. what about your classes tomorrow?''

'Ditching classes tomorrow as well.'

''I will probably be back by then. I am going to get my stuff.'' I got up from the sofa and headed towards the storeroom. I took all the necessary supplies out of the storeroom and placed them by the door. My next destination was the kitchen. where I gathered some edibles and beverages for the trip and packed everything. I found the keys sitting on the dressing table in Layla's room. I took all the stuff with me and went to the garage and deposited all the supplies in dad's jeep, Then headed to my room to take a shower. I blow-dried my wet hair and tied them in a ponytail. I put on my black tank top and dark green cargo shorts with my black sneakers.

''Mum, I am going bye.'' 

''Be careful on your way,'' Mum replied.

''Ok, mum love you'', I said smilingly, Then I started the jeep and drove to Ashley's house first, to pick her up and then we both headed to the Midnight pack's territory. 

The midnight pack was located near the mountains surrounded by acres of lush forest. Most shifter territories were built like towns deep within the forests. Midnight packs territory was the same; there was only one wide road leading in and out of the territory that ended right at the gates of the Pack territory, where two shifters guards were posted. We were considered VIP guests due to Chloe's pack princess status. So we weren't stopped for identification. After entering the territory, I parked the jeep outside Chloe's house, where she was waiting for us.

 We collected our various supplies and headed toward the forest. The forest was vast and mostly unclaimed due to it being located right next to the Pack. So people rarely came here. We found ourselves a spot close to the river bank and started planting our tents. By the time we were finished, it was already gloaming.

''Lena do you know any illuming spells? It's about to get dark and the lamps are not that bright.''Ashley pointed at the sun spreading the last vestiges of its light.

''I remember one. Layla taught me for emergencies. I will try it.''

I chanted the spell and It finally worked on my 5th try. Little swallows made of white light emerged and illuminated the area around us as they swarmed on top of us.

''Wow! it's so pretty they look like real birds made of light look they are even making, little chirping sounds. Elena, why don't you do more spells like this?'' Chloe remarked as she looked up.

"Yeah,'' Ashley exclaimed as well.

''They take time to practice and besides, I only know this one spell because Layla created it and was adamant about teaching me.''

''Why don't you ask Layla to teach you more spell she will gladly do it.''

''These days she is very busy dad is practically teaching her everything he knows. I think he is training her to be the next head of the family. I don't want to disturb her unless I have to.''