In the midst of a new beginning, troubles start to arise. Thrown into a world she thought was fantasy. Artemis now has to learn how to live with a new being inside of her. She needs to learn to trust people if she wishes to survive.
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The group settled into a comfortable routine. Artemis grew stronger each day, but she still can't shift. She is antsy most days, lost and sad about her inability to shift. She tried every trick the twins and Elli told her, yet nothing worked.
She screams into her pillow as yet another training passes by, and she didn't shift. Her tears cover her face without her realising it. "Why can't I shift? Why am I suffering?" Sobs rock her body as she cries to Nyx.
All Nyx does is whimper in despair. It's been a month; there is nothing more than Nyx needs to shift. She also, tried everything on her side, all unsuccessful attempts.
"Maybe you need to focus on your magic?" Diana pipes in, her tone unsure. Yet, at this point, the duo is ready to try anything. "You are a creature of the most powerful kind of magic. I can feel it when you are trying to shift as if it wants to burst."
Artemis dries her eyes and sits up, a spark of hope rising within her. "Maybe this will work," Nyx says hopefully. She wants out. She waited too long to pass on the try.
Artemis strips off her clothes. A sense of giddiness washes over her. Both close their eyes, focusing on their bond rather than Artemis focusing on Nyx.
They could feel the change in the air. Power washes in waves around them as they tap into the power that put them together. Artemis holds on to the line that links her to Nyx, the invisible connection.
The first crack is so painful that Artemis lets out a sickling shrink. She is so focused on the changes she didn't even notice Victoria bursting through the door of her room. Victoria stops dead in her place as the magic in the air is too potent.
Artemis falls to her knees as her bones rearrange themselves. Dean immediately passes his sister and sits next to Artemis. Victoria shakes out of her state and sits on the other side of Artemis. No wolf should shift alone, pack or not.
The presence of another wolf is essential; this is what grounds the wolf in their first shift. The twins share a look as they take each one of Artemis's hands. The three grew closer in the past month, small touches here and there. But they are slowly building a strong relationship. Artemis curls into a ball as fur spurges out of her skin. The shift is agonizing, unlike the first one when Nyx forced the shift.
A look of worry washes over the twins as they notice the long period of time that passed. A normal first shift takes about 5 minutes. But Artemis is in this state for the past 15 minutes.
"It may be due to her age and wolf?" Dean suggests as he looks at Artemis. Sweat covers her naked form; her face wears a painful expression. The twins' hearts squeeze in pain, taking in her condition.
As Artemis's face morphs, the magic in the air expends, and the electricity goes out. The only light in the room is that of the soft rays of the moon.
Like a moth drawn to a flame, the rays actively search Artemis. They reach her face just as her nose morphs into a snout. The twins stare in wonder at the accruing.
Astonishment dances in their eyes as they understand just how big Nyx is. "Her fur is so soft." Dean whispers as her purrs for his mate. They aren't even bothered by the fact that Artemis took out the grid.
Victoria nods and stuffs her face into Nyx's nuzzle, inhaling her musky smell of fire and citrus. Nyx licks Victoria's hand and the latter jumps in surprise.
"What the fuck happened? Why is the power out? And why the fuck there is so much magic in the air?" Elli curses as she stumbles into the room.
It takes her three steps into the room to gasp. "Woah..." Nyx lifts her head and shows her wolfie smile. "She's beautiful, isn't she?!" Dean says in a daze. "Claim her!" Fenrir roars in his head as he had been doing for the past month.
"MINE! MINE! MINE!" Fenrir growls and paces. His possessiveness rolls out in waves, choking Elli with his claims. She jumps back in fear. Her stance is rigid, waiting for the alpha to challenge her. Sky is just underneath the surface. The only reason she didn't launch at him yet is that she understands Nyx is his mate. Nyx growls at him, putting him in his place. Every nerve in Dean freezes, making him drop his neck in submission. "Sorry."
Not focusing on him, Nyx stands on four legs. At first, she sways a little, not used to the feeling. Different from the last time when adrenaline pumped her blood.
After steadying herself, she does a circle and yips in happiness. Elli smiles brightly at her, and everyone in the room can feel Elli's bliss.
Nyx walks to Elli and buries her nose in her stomach. She lets out a purr as Elli chuckles. Elli rubs her behind her ear, feeling the weight lifting off her shoulders. Victoria shifts closer and strokes Nyx's back.
Nyx melts at the touches, purring louder than ever. "We did it!" Artemis can't contain her feeling of pure ecstasy, jumping inside while wearing the biggest smile. "Now, when it's my turn?" Diana swings her tail happily.
"Babydoll, can you shift back?" Dean's smooth voice breaks the little chat. Nyx whines, not wanting to retrieve back just yet. She wants to dart, run, and howl freely. She wants to be in control. She backs away from his touch, wishing to stay in her form as long as possible. "Fire, you need to run, and you can't pass the guards like this," Nyx whines again but gives in at the end.
The pair focus on their bond again. And this time, the shift is a lot faster and painless. Artemis takes a rugged breath, trying to focus on her body. Her eyes open as the twins gasp when the moon rays warp her body. "Your hair..."
