Finding Aruwa

CHAPTER 3

20 years earlier

Adaji squirms in her sit under Merlin's gaze. She could sense something was different about him, the way he carried himself, like he was a man of much importance. Merlin then says, "Either way it's good to see you", his eyes then shift to the baby in Adaji's arms who up to now had been surprisingly quiet." And I see you have a child now". Adaji then responds "I didn't know where else to go, you always said I was welcome at the church. 

Merlin responds "Yes, indeed you are welcome, everyone is welcome here, here you will find peace and truth, your eyes would finally open and see the world clearly. Adaji nods her head she wasn't really into his grand speech as long as she got a place to rest and eat, she didn't really care. Merlin asks, "What's the name of this little one?". He gets up from his seat and moves towards Adaji, he then collects the baby from her hand. She hadn't really thought of a name yet, so she said the first name that came to her head "Hope". " Beautiful name" he responds. He then takes a closer look at the baby then says, "She would fit in really well here". 

He reaches for the phone on his desk and calls someone to get the baby. Two ladies come in both wearing all white shapeless dresses. They take the baby from Merlin's hand and then exit the room. Adaji is relieved at least the baby wasn't in her care anymore. Merlin places a hand on her shoulder then says "Everything would be alright, but for now why don't you go and have some rest". Merlin guides them both out of the office. Outside stands the old man from before," This is Steven, he is going to take you to where you are to stay for tonight". 

Steven then leads Adaji down the hallway and into a guest room. It was quite simple just a small bed and a tiny window." All would be explained tomorrow" Steven says. Then promptly leaves the room Adaji then lays on the bed completely tired, she falls asleep as soon as her head hits the pillow the sound of wolfs howling can be heard in the background.

She still looks at me with shock then says, "You can call me Vivian". I offer her a small smile then scarf down my food. All the while I eat, she watches me I set the plate down on the table. "Are you one of them, one of the werewolves? "She asks. "No, he wasn't able to turn me yet" I respond. "Good that means we will get along well". She then smiles "Alright, you can take a shower I'm sure you would really enjoy that, you can also sleep on the couch will we figure things out. I'm going to get some groceries". I smile right back at her. She picks up her stuff then leaves. I take a quick shower humming gently to myself the hot water fells like its cleansing my soul.

 I then relax on the couch and begin flipping through a magazine as I wait patiently for Vivian to get back. Somewhere along the line I must have fallen asleep because I wake up with a heavy bang on the door. I clutch my rucksack to my chest as the door swings open with force and in walks in a face, I hoped that I would never see again." You think you can run away from us; you think you can escape your destiny". He all but snarls. I am visibly shacking as he rushes towards me and begins dragging me by my arm. 

At that moment, Vivian returns her bag of groceries in hand she stays by the door looking at the scene in dismay. "I see you are still doing work for him Patrick, I figured you would have a bit more self-respect than that. Patrick is enraged he lets go of my arm and rushes towards her. Vivian brings out a little pocketknife from her pocket and slashes his arm. He clutches it with his other hand." You little human dear disrespect me, you have the balls to injure me". Blood drips from his hand then with superhuman speed he tears Vivian's head clean off her body. He then drags me to her and says" This is because of you, look at what you have done". 

I try to close my eyes, but his fingers keep them open to see the destruction tears fall freely from my eyes. "Honestly I don't know what the grand master sees in you, all this for a little human, oh well your punishment awaits you when you get back". He reaches into his pocket brings out a syringe and plunges it into my arm. Everything fades to black.

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