Fated Or Doomed

Resurface The Past

      Flavio
     
      **
     
      We are told from the moment we are born to stay near. If you stray to far you will hit the ground of those that want to harm our people and neighbors.
     
      We may be seen as different. Beyond the magic we hold. Worship to another. Leading different roads. We live side by side. Over the hill on either side holds greater danger. For the sake of our people. We do not cross over unless needed to.
     
      All the stories and warning that been told since time. I have never sake beyond them. Not until I meet one of the most purest, angle of a women I even met.
     
      Sadly. We were never able to be seen together. For befriending another was more than wrong. And even trying to mate or claiming their your fated mate was a death card. You were not even allow to speak of such thing.
     
      But who would of guest. A young man off to war to prove he can be alpha to his own pack one day. Will ever fall madly in love with maiden witch over the hill. Caughting his heart the moment she looked into his eyes.
     
      "Vio? What if you never come back this time? I will not know of your death? I'll forever lose you and more?" She sob.
     
      I cup her dear face. "Remember my dear maiden. I am not one of those man. I have train long and hard. Stronger than those on the other side. This is but my frist and will. It won't be my last. But I assure you as always. On my day of return. I will come here to soothe you. Hold you in my arms until you believe I am real as the day we met."
     
      Her lashes flash a curl at me. "Will you be long?"
     
      "Yes. I set to be back in a few short months." I tell her.
     
      She pulls away. Standing up to stare at the sun falling down on us. I stood with her. Moving her hair to the side as I kiss her neck.
     
      "What troubles you now?" I ask. She for long worries for the worst. Not only my life when I am away. But for the life we both live in secret from our own people.
     
      She will be hang and I will be headed. Or worst. Force to live a life without her in. Over the hill she live and breath. And we shall never meet again.
     
      "What if she out there? And in the months you are gone from me. She steals your heart. I will be alone Vio. And she will be you luna while I sit on the other side knowing what brave warrior she has aside her." She say all this facing away.
     
      "I have pray to keep my mate away. My heart and soul belong to a witch." I whispered in her ear.
     
      She turns to face me and I see the pre swollen in her eyes.
     
      "But our love can not be. Not forever."
     
      I shake my head. "Shall I keep telling you how I do not care. I end it all to spend all my life at your side."
     
      "You are next in line as alpha. I'll burn if.."
     
      I grab her hand and pull her close to my chest. "No one will touch you. I will forever protect you. Rather I take my title or not. I will protect you until my dying breath."
     
      Her hands grace my skin. I tilt my head as she had more thoughts. More worries flood her pretty head.
     
      "They will not understand. We both will be damn." She says.
     
      "Then we will run." She looks up at me bewilded. Unsure of what she heard. "I give you my word. When I return. I will step down. And we will pack our bags and run."
     
      "But to where? There is not home we can coexist in the same bed." Her expression shakes in fear.
     
      I brush her temples. Smiling at her. "You are my home. Any where with you will be home."
     
      "It will be just us?" She asked.
     
      "Just a wolf and his mated witch."
     
      She smiles so brightly at me. Accepting my offer. My heart ache for her love more bow.
     
      "I love you Vio."
     
      "I love you Grace."
     
      With our last kiss before I take off. We spend what time we have in our hill top. As the night let to a restless manner. At my draft. I let out a silence howl. One my dear Grace can hear. And as the solders and I take off. A magical butterfly flutters pass. Letting me know she had heard me.
     
      Months Later
     
      I have search and search for my dear maiden. I have just return. The last few days I come to the hill. Await for her. Senting my lone howl. She never comes. Nor does her sweet butterfly. I was begin to worry she may never.
     
      "If she does not come within this week. I will have no choice but take my title as alpha."
     
      I gone with my time as I shall. My pack begin to set aside my steps. For I am about to become alpha at any moment.
     
      When I had return. I was prove as the man I worked so hard to be. My people saw that I am the not just the heir. But soon to be their alpha. All respect came forth once I step foot back on my land. And I did everything needed to take my title.
     
      But my mind trails off to a witch. To an enemy I long for her touch. Her kiss, her heart, her ever more.
     
      I wondering if she will come back to me. Even when my fellow men speak of when a luna will be place. All I thought of was my Grace at my side.
     
      No she wolf will have my heart like my Grace.
     
      I have hold my people too long now. I was not meant to draft. I only did so to think of a plan for my Grace and I. And I knew she needed time than to just run off with me. I gave it time and now it seem it has been too long.
     
      But now is the time. My people needs me. And I needed her. But where is she? Has she fallen for another at my away? Did her fated mate cross by and now our love no longer hold in her heart? Am I alone here?
     
      I sent my last howl in the air. Creeping over the hill. I stand by the tree over the shadow. Seeing her village live on. This will be my last visit.
     
      "She is not coming?" I feared.
     
      As I take a seat to wallow in my sorrow. I plan to easer it all away. She had move on. And I shall do the same. In this time I have to think like an alpha. And not a wolf whom fallen in love with his enemy.  Damn near recking it all for what he stupidity thought was true love.
     
      Before I can even take the step to forget our love and start my awakening. I hear shallow breath behind me. I turn quick. To see my Grace climbing the hill.
     
      "Grace?"
     
      Taking her last few steps. She smiles at me. "Vio?"
     
      I don't think any living person knew how swell it felt to finally take her in my arms again after all this time. I have dream and waited for this moment for so long. I begin to fear I may never be able to have this again.
     
      She ran into my arms. I wrapped my muscular body all around her. Never wanting to let go again. I never wanted to feel this kind of lost ever again.
     
      My grip loosen when I felt a soft wail release between her prefect lips. And it broke my heart to hear. This wasn't what I thought my return back to mate will be like.
     
      "Whats wrong? Are you hurt?" She shake her head. "Is this a goodbye? Is that why.."
     
      "No no." She said so quickly.
     
      I let a small smile take my face. "Then why the tears my maiden?"
     
      "I. I 'm sorry Vio." Her face long and I wonder why. "I had no choice. I had to do it."
     
      Reading her face aches my belly on fire. "What did you?" The pain left my lips and her eyes showed it.
     
      "I challenge my mother for the priestess lead." She contuine to cry.
     
      My back straighten out. And my jew drop. This was the one thing she never wanted to do. Something must of happen while I was away for her to do so. Something big had to happen.
     
      My lips were unable to speak. She had read my expression and begin to tell me what had happen during my time at war.
     
      "We beinv watch. Everyone has notice something or someone around us. My mother wanted to take action on your people. She claims its the wolves. But I know its not.  She won't reason. I had to stop her. I couldn't let her accuse your people. And now.." taking a long breath.
     
      "What is it?"
     
      "At the end of say week I will take over for her. Which means.." Her eyes broke as I hear her heart do the same.
     
      "I know. I know what it means."
     
      "I'm so sorry Flavio. I tried. I really did. But you were gone and I had to prove to my people that I can protect them. Even from my own mothers wrong doings."
     
      I took her into my arms again. Letting out a long breath. I brush out her hair. "You did good my Grace. Very good. Do not apologize."
     
      "Now we will never be together. And they want a meeting with the alpha. Its about the humans on both sides."
     
      I nod my head as my brain takes the reailty of it all.
     
      "Okay. Well that be me then."
     
      She pushes my chest. Stepping away from me as if I had said the worst thing to her. And in a way. I had.
     
      "I thought I will never see you again. You know how my father is. I have already accepted everything at hand."
     
      "Soo?" She said as she thinks.
     
      "Do not worry. When the sun comes up. I will do what I promise you." Stepping close to her. "Even as an alpha I will forever protect your people."
     
      "Flavio?" She choked a sob. "My mother is still in charge. Just be careful. She dispite you wolves more then the humans." She warns me.
     
      "My maiden. There is no witch I couldn't handle. Your mother is nothing but an unhappy pup from a nap."
     
      "Okay Vio. Okay." She leans in and kisses me.
     
      "You'll see. It will all be okay. I assure you. When the sun hits and I soon will come. Our people may not gather in full peace. But we will not tater in anyway."
     
      We spent the last little time we had under the tree. Kissing her so deep I never wanted to leave. If only it was that easy. If only we can walk free. Showing all our love to one another. I tell her little shooing words. Allowing her nerves to scatter away.
     
      She cups my face. Telling me all the dreams she wishes I can adore. All the love and happiness I deserve. She the only living whom believes in me more than any one else in my life. And if one day we can not be with each because of some title we took. I will always cherish the love we give each other. Even when she over the hills.
     
      Morning
     
      I just rally up my men. I inform them of all the detail I received. Not letting them or my father know that I was secretly speaking to a witch. But just heard word from someone of talk around. And we are in the middle of it. So I have a accepted a meeting with them. To get on the same side with the humans who seems to be planing something.
     
      "Are you sure about this son? Their witchies. We can not trust them?" My father asked.
     
      "It is not about trust. Its simply us not starting a war with them. Its the humans. Not us. This will save lives." I tell him.
     
      "And if they get out of line?"
     
      "I can deal with it." Walking our way up to our enemies door. "We will treat them like any other. Only I will talk."
     
      We stop and I turn to my father. Getting in his face. I stare him down. Making sure he is aware of my orders. This was a test from him. He wanted to make sure I can truly handle being an alpha. Even when the title is already in my hands. He gave me this test.
     
      "Okay alpha. Lead on." He nods with a smug look over his face.
     
      Crossing over enemies lines seem so odd. And it wasn't what you would think. I saw it as more of my mates home. And I walk in with dozen of men behind me. Not to join in for tea. But to dispute in the mess that critter up.
     
      "Welcome alpha." Grace mother say.
     
      "Hello high prestress."
     
      Not a head turn. I let a nod out when I see my dear maiden next to her mother. On the other side was her sister and father who gave us all a disgusted look.
     
      We had a long easy talk. Speaking of when we believe the humans are doing. I offer my squatters to head in to their town to scoop over. Open ear to whats is being said. She agree and in the means time. A few men stay to guard the aides from their village men who dears to come near.
     
      After a good few days. Things didn't seem as well as it did before. Thats when she walks over to me in a huff of anger.
     
      "Alpha!" She said in a low voice.
     
      I turn quick from my task. "Yes prestress?"
     
      "I need you and your people gone now!" She said with a strict voice.
     
      I chuckle to myself. "Excuse me." I say as I wipe my hands clean.
     
      She huff again. "You and all your mutts need to leave our land now."
     
      I look her up and down. "If my people have done anything to.."
     
      "This is secred ground. Our ancestors do not approve of this. Nor do I. Its tainted! You need to.."
     
      As a group grew around. I wrapped my hand around her throat.
     
      "Watch how you speak to this mutt!" I snarl back at her.
     
      "This. Is. Not.." She struggle to talks. And I enjoy the small amount of fear in her eyes.
     
      "I don't care!" I shouted. I squezze tighter. She gasp for air. "We are only here for one reason. And your ancestors can go..."
     
      "Stop!" A beautiful voice shouted. I looked up to see my dear maiden.
     
      I looked around. Seeing wolfs and witches gather. Waiting to see what I do next.
     
      "Do not let this useless bitch confuse you folks! We did not come to cause a straw. We came in a temp of unions from the humans. But if this is the kind of thanks you folks show. The hell with it. We will not reck our lives nor our martials for the ungrateful." I looked down and brought her face close.
     
      "You need to learn whos on top of the food chain." My eyes glow while hers widen. "I have no problem ripping into your flesh right now."
     
      "Vi.."
      "Alpha please!"
     
      Two women voice stops me. I look up to see my maiden in fray. While her sister step forth. I growl to her. She looks back at her sister who walks ahead. Now I am face with my maiden.
     
      "We understand. You made it clear. We kept you long enough. If. And I mean if theres more to worry from the other, we will call. So leave. You wolves are no longer welcome on our soil that begins to rot from your long welcome."
     
      It takes me a moment to collect her words. I knew what she meant between them. And I knew what she said to get my hands off of her mother without killing her.
     
      I let go as a small smile breaks out. "By all means. Witch. By all means."
     
      I let out a whistle. And my men and I all walk out. Heading home. I try not to look back. But over my shoulder I see a beautiful smile leave her face. Warming my heart. For that women will lead greatness.
     
      Later that day when the sun is at rest. I headed up the top of the hill. Meeting with my dear maiden who awaits there for me.
     
      The grass cracks from the sound of my feet. She turns to me. "Alpha Vio."
     
      "High prestress Grace." I smiled.
     
      "You think anyone guess our connection?" She asked.
     
      I take her hand. Kissing her palms. "Not a damn person my mate."
     
      She chuckle as she wraps her arms around my neck. I swing her around in full joy. We take a moment to enjoy ourself. Lay against the cold trunk.
     
      "Vio we can't see each other for awhile." I hear the crack in her voice.
     
      I squezze her tight. "In just a few days we both will take a step."
     
      "Meaning we can't be together.." She tries to break my embrace but I hold on.
     
      "Do you still have your stone?" I asked.
     
      She looks around in her stuff. Pulling out her stone that I have found while off once. I did not know what it was until she told me. I assume it worked. Because the second I stepped foot back home. I ran straight to her. She said it was to attract the holders to their true love.
     
      "Of course. Its always with me." She pulls out a red and pink stone. A small bites of line shows a light brown and clear white. She holds it dear to her heart. "When I miss you. I look at my rhodochrosite and think of you."
     
      "Good. With this I will always find you. Remember that." I kiss her head. Knowing she should feel ease now.
     
      "Vio what are we gonna do? I don't want this."
     
      "I know."
     
      "If only we can run. Go off and start a family. Just us. No one else." She prays to me.
     
      With that an idea pops in my head. "Grace?" I say. She looks up. A puzzle look when one tear draws. "Do you love me? Truly dearly love me?"
     
      "Yes. I love you Flavio. You and your wolf are my soulmate."
     
      I grab her hands and brought it to my chest. She still holds the gemstone. "The night before our takes. Meet me here. Do not say a word to another."
     
      "Vio what do y.."
     
      "We're gonna go home. Me and you. It's time." I say quick I lose my breath.
     
      She takes a second before she smiles. "Right when the sun drops it lowest. I will be here. I'll be ready. I'll sent my butterfly to let you know i'm heading up."
     
      I kiss her tons. Feeling over bolts of joy. "And we will come."
     
      Day after day goes by. I long miss my maiden. But as the days goes my wolf and I grew excited to start our life.
     
      I sit along my desk. Working my last calls as my men wait for orders. They drink and drink. Wanting the tomorrow to come sooner.
     
      Loud noises and screams are heard. Out of nowhere burst of noise awakes. I hear screaming and people running. My men and I rush out to see. But the crowd was fog out. And the air grew thick.
     
      "Cover your face!" I yelled.
     
      I singal everyone to hurry. And we all run off to help. Fighting off any danger we see. The fog made it hard as it was lace with wolfsbane.
     
      I grab a cloth from a line and wrapped it over my face. I help who I can but the fire grew around us. More break out and the exist were no more. The smoke break over and it seems to never end. Hearing voice I fight. Smelling humans near. I take no mercy in any I see.
     
      After a long time of fighting the fire will ablaze. I haven't check in yet to see our survivors but one smoke caught my eyes. It grow a far. I can tell its not from our side.
     
      "Grace?" I whispered to myself.
     
      I ran off to go save my mate. I ignore any men who calls after me. My heart was sank down from the fear that may of happen. We did not secure better from the monster in the other side. They broke through. This was their plan. They wanted all of us gone. And when we didn't take each other out they did it themselves.
     
      They wanted and execution.
     
      Reaching the top. I cough up blood. Taking small deep breath as I make my climb. I search and see a body lay out on the ground.
     
      "No no no!!!" I yelled.
     
      Running to the body the female was lay face down. I turn her over. Only to let out a small relief of breath.
     
      "Its her sister." I toss her body over. Getting up I look over the hill. Seeing my wrost nightmare. "No! Grace no!"
     
      It was gone. The whole land was in flames. I hear nothing from down the hill. No one was running out to the forest. And not a sound of cries or screams were heard. It was just gone. Anyone still inside would be dead.
     
      "Grace no." I whispred.
     
      I drop to my knees at the edge. Ready to throw mysef into the flame with her. I wall up my head to my knees. Feeling a hard object below. Searching I pick it up.
     
      "She was here? But.." I hold a broken piece of her gemstone in my hand.
     
      My mind runs at the idea of her coming to me. I turn to look at her sister. Searching her body. I see her throat cut. Blood everywhere. It was not fresh. Not all was hers though.
     
      "What happen here? Where is my Grace?"
     
      I follow her scent of blood. Leading me into the fire. I call out to her. Nothing. The flames weren't as high as before. The humans attacked her first then us.
     
      I ran in as it was easier to search. Her trail was gone. Lead me no where. I could not found nothing. I waited for the flames to leave. I search again only to find bodies burn all around.
     
      "No one got out." As it looks that way.
     
      My heart broke at the unbeliveable truth I see here. My Grace was gone. Burn to the ground.
      **
     
      "After I have check in with my people. Accounted lives and damnages. I took my title. I became alpha to Black Harvest. My beta and gamma came with me to search the witches grounds. No survivors. Any body we buried for respect along with ashes we can found was too. I know my maiden would of wanted that. And if her ashes were there she would wanted to be sent to her ancestors. I only did it for her. My Grace is apart of the laI live now. It was once a safe house. Now I live until my dying day. Just like her. Our lands and homes."
     
      I take a deep breath and search in my drawer side behind me, pulling out my only piece of remember. "All I have left is this from that day."
     
      I place it on the small table. Showing them my Grace's gemstone.
     
      "This is a love stone. It attracts hidden love from deep down." Luna Liv says.
     
      "As my love Grace has told me as well. If only it was a stone to protect her. She will still be alive."
     
      Luna search her bag and pulls out a similar looking stone. Smaller but still a rhodochrosite. I smile happily to see another.
     
      "Yes, I see Travis was able to find the same stone. As now anyone can get it from a local crystal store."
     
       "Not this kind. And I was only gifted this from a witch who still holds a larger piece."
     
      I frown my brows and seat froward. She allows me to hold the stone as it match a side of my stone. My eyes narrow at the match. She then hands me a photo.
     
      My heart almost stop at what I see. "Oh mine. Thats." Speakless. I cover my mouth to hold back a sob.
     
       "A small amount of my life I grew up in a orphanage. Ma'am Grace took care of me. She also told me a story of being madly love. Only to have lost him in a village fire."
     
      Holding back tears. I couldn't believe she was still alive. I don't know how. But she maded out. I search and search for so long after. I could never find her. And soon I give up.
     
      "Her mate should be a very happy man. To bear children from such an amazing women." As she always wanted to be a mother.
     
      "Her mate died centuries ago. Sadly. Ma'am Grace was not able to produce children of her own. Which lead her to created a place for those unwanted." Luna Liv says.
     
      I looked up and handed her back her things. My mind can not think right from of this. But my heart was at peace to know she was alive. And how bless my wolf and I feel knowing she tells our story as if its children bedtime story. She kept us alive in her heart. As we did too.