Wolves of Secrets 3: Family Values

Blood Is Thicker Than Water

Skylor sighed in relief as Garmadon's potion did its magic and the pain was all but gone from her leg in seconds. Her injury was mostly healed, though she still limped a little when she tried to run. While she and Garmadon should have left by now, Skylor couldn't bring herself to separate her companion from his son now that the pair were starting to bond like a proper father and son. The pack could manage without her for a few more days. Besides, Krux and Acronix would probably use her absense to seize control of the pack, so she needed to be in top shape to put them back in their place.

Garmadon smiled as he watched his alpha relax, happy that she finally had a moment of peace to heal.

Or at least she would have if they didn't have an audience. He couldn't help but glance at Maya Ray Smith and Seliel Katana yet somehow stopped himself from glaring at the trio. Maya was here to drop off some of Nya's old clothes for Skylor to borrow and Seliel was giving Skylor some more antibiotics from the White Wolf Corporation whereas Ray was just their driver. Yet Garmadon couldn't help but worry there was something else going on.

"It's phenomenal." Seliel suddenly said.

"What is?"

"What your herbal remedies can do when combined with antibiotics." She replied and it was true. The wild werewolf potions mixed with the human medications and the impending full moon greatly accelerated Skylor's recovery from months to a few weeks. "This is your last course, make sure you take them all." She smiled and handed the teen the packet.

"Thank you. I'm in your debt."

"There is something you could do for me; the potions." Seliel suddenly and the Smiths shot her a sharp glare while Garmadon and Skylor stiffened. "The company would love to research them."

"They're a pack secret which I shall discuss sharing with others on our return and if the pack agrees, I'll let you know," Skylor promised. Seliel didn't seem happy with that but chose not to say anything. Skylor thought that was the end of it until Maya started growling loudly. Everyone looked at her and was shocked to see her eyes burning yellow, her fangs out, and most of the veins in her face completely black. Ray was about to ask her what was wrong when she suddenly shot out of the room like a bullet. He, Garmadon, and Skylor were behind her, leaving Seliel alone in the bedroom.

Outside, Ronin was nervous.

He knew the kids were taking him to see his sister, but he hadn't spoken to Maya in years and knew that this wouldn't be a pleasant reunion. He and Maya had not parted on good terms and he knew that his sister was the queen of holding grudges. As the house came into view he was barely fighting the urge to run away.

"Listen, kids, I thought maybe it would be best if you broke the news to your mom, you know? Sort of soften the blow?" He suggested awkwardly. The twins looked confused but before they could ask why they heard the front door burst open with a loud bang. They turned back to the house and saw a figure racing towards them. It was Maya and like he predicted she was angry and looked like a demon.

"Mom!? Stop!" Kai cried as he, Nya, and Ray tried desperately to restrain her before she tore Ronin's head off. Skylor and Garmadon soon followed though chose not to get involved unless it was necessary and watched from the sidelines.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" Maya screeched as her yellow eyes burned holes into Ronin's face.

"Calm down, Mom! He's come to talk to you." Nya pleaded.

"HE'D NEVER TURN UP JUST TO SEE ME! HE ONLY CARES ABOUT HIMSELF!"

"No, no, no, that's not true! That's not true! I want you back in my life, all of you." Ronin begged as he took a step back and raised his hands in surrender. "I want you to grant me enouwian."