War among Wolves

Paradise and plotting

I felt something inching up my leg only to wake up on the forest floor. How the hell did I get here? I scan my surroundings to pick up on anything familiar as I spot that small gap leading to an open field. 

The clearing. As I begin to walk out I realize I am wearing clothes. Not my pajamas but actual clothes. Who dressed me? Why am I back here? I made it to the middle of the field before I noticed footsteps behind me. A sudden drop in my stomach made me wary of who no what it was. Sebril.

I darted for the woods but the ground was wet and mucky. I slipped and fell into the mud. Sebril bit down on my knee and tossed me back onto dry ground. I cried out in pain even though no one could hear me. I tore off my shawl and tied it on my knee. I had to get out. I am closer to the woods now then i was before if i could just make it. 

" There is no use in trying. You won't make it this time. He isn't here to save you Zexta." He knows who I am. Why does he want to kill me? How did I curse him? " Fuck you flea bag. I haven't done anything." That must have been amusing cause even as a dog I new that was a menacing smile.  A huge shadow past quickly over me. Yes sweet, sweet savior. " Wrong again are we?"

They tumbled and turned like a huge fury bolder. I couldn't move. I want to know why Sebril wants me and why He protects me. I guess my thoughts got the best of me because before I knew it they where rolling right at me. Fast.

* BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP*

My alarm went off across the room. I was drenched in sweat and missing a lot of bedding. I checked the time, seven a.m. great I get a cold shower. All the other girls woke up early to enjoy the first of the hot water but by 6:50 Denise will have used it all. I stood in front of the mirror looking  at myself as I examined the little scratches from the thorns and the gash on my forhead. Thank god for bangs.

It's been a whole week since that night and I still dream about thim. About those chocolate hazel eyes with mysterious red flecks. I wonder if that's natural. " May I come in or is she going to throw rocks at me again?" Rodey stood outside my door. What was he doing up this early?  What was he doing here? "Don't come in I am indecent!" I heard him laugh. " Oh then there is all the more incentive for me to do it. Very rarely does one see a naked Z." I grabbed what I could and darted for the bathroom afraid Rodey may actually do it.

" I hit the window and it was pebbles not rocks." I said as I opened the door. The sent of cheap coffee and donuts flooded my nose along with oil. Car oil. Rodey set the food on my desk and began to fiddle with my magnets looking incredibly guilty.  "What did you do?" I asked with a mouth full of donut. He seemed to be ignoring me because he wasn't answering.  I grabbed his face and took my magnets " What did you do to my baby?" A wide grin popped on his handsome face. "Who said it was your car?" Oh no. Oh dear god did he ruin Serinea's car? I knew she asked him to fix it but I thought he knew what he was doing.
I took the coffee and jogged down stairs hoping there was some time but Serinea grabbed me at the door. "What the hell did you and that misfit do to my car!?" Son of a bitch. Rodey I will kill you. My eyes grew wide as I heard Denise scream for Rodey. I felt him lay his arm on my shoulder as he looked at Serinea eyes filled with content.  "You said and I quote 'Hey jack ass fix my car' without even knowing if i knew how. Next time don't assume." And with that I fall owed him out side.

Serinea drove a beautiful jet black and chrome 1970 Plymouth hemi cuda clone and it looked unscathed.  What was the problem?  Rodey tried to start the car and got nothing. Zilch. Nadda. Damn am I gunna get it now. "Relax, I overheard about a month ago Carla and Denise saying if one of the girls car goes to shit it's yours. I removed some parts and minor damaged some others. " Rodey you're the best. I wrapped my arms around him and gave him a sheepish look when I heard Denise and his hiss fit. "You should go." He nodded and began to walk away.  " heads up! " Rodey tossed me the keys.

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CARLA POV

That rug rat was going to get it now. An "F" in english and I bet she made Rodey trash Serinea's car. Well jokes on her because it doesn't run and its all she has left now.  Rodey is a clueless wanker there is no telling what damage he has inflicted on that car. "MOMMMM! " Serinea hollered from the second floor.  I just walked through the Damn door can I relax? I drug my self upstairs and peeked into  her room holding out the keys to her new Jeda. " Denise told you huh? Thanks mom your the absolute best." She hugged me and pulled me in the room. " I need to talk to you about something." Why now? I swear to god if she is pregnant I'ma kill her.
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RODEY POV

I hope she likes the car because she is stuck with it.  Carla has never treated Zexta fairly,  always giving her hand me downs it's like a live production of Annie over there. School has let out for winter break which means I can get cozy with Natalie and my cousin comes to town so he can meet Z. I hope he likes her, she needs someone.  " I haven't seen him since we were pu- kids" I was thinking out loud again.
I kept wondering if C.j. will like Zexta. I mean she is kind of a tomboy and weird but she is so easy to talk to. 

"Honey, you need to get up. You have to pick up C.J." Damn her inner mind telepathy bull shit. At least she made breakfast at... 5 a.m. okay that's not natural. Why did he have to fly? Surely 367 miles isn't far for the star athlete. I hate airports, there nasty.

Once I got done stuffing my face with mom's pancakes and maple bacon I dialed up C.j. but got voicemail. "Right no service at 36,000 ft." Snapping my phone shut I made it to my jeep before I saw Z with hopeful eyes pouncing and prancing toward me. Bad timing.