Natures Force

Natures Force XXXIV

So no Teen Wolf until next year so I'll leave it at that. I have to thank everyone that's been reading and commenting on my story. I was down in the dumps but a few words gave me new inspiration so I have to thank them again especially @ronbeckiehartley and @jenniferrossortiz . I have to thank @ronbeckiehartley who it seems has the patience of Job. Unfortunately she is forcing me to write because she waits until she has a couple of chapters and now I feel guilty for taking my time. I'm just glad that everyone is so understanding and I have a very good excuse, my eldest dog who is turning nine this month has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. I'm a basket case with all the vet visits, dieting and exercising she has to do and she is dong well. She's on chronic medication and she has loads of energy again so I feel that I can take a break and continue writing. I hope that everyone enjoys this chapter and if not remember I don't bite. 

-XXXIV-

Anna

I couldn't believe my eyes, king Malcolm's men were turning on each other and it seems that Claire is their ring leader. In no time at all the fighting ceased and over a hundred soldiers were laying dead or close to dying. "What's happening Claire? What's going on?" Damien was shouting at Claire shaking her shoulder but she seemed oblivious save for the blood-lust in her eyes. That made me feel a little better because I knew then that Damien had nothing to do with this massacre. 

I yelled at him to get his attention and when he finally let go of Claire and looked at me I shouted."We have to get to John". I could tell he had no idea what was happening but he welcomed the suggestion just in order to do something. He turned and started running towards John and I was about to follow when someone grabbed me from behind. It was the one they referred to as 'shadow' who king Malcolm wanted a demonstration from as well.

"What are you doing, let go of me". I struggled to get him to let go of me but it was fruitless. His arms were bands of steel and our scuffle only focused Claire's attention on me. "I see you've met Simon, Anna. Now be a good little girl because I need you for what I have planned". 

If crazy was a person it would definitely be Claire. After her announcement she turns and walks in the direction of what use to be king Malcolm's stronghold. "Bring them" She motions towards John, Karl and Vince who its seems survived the coup with a split lip and a very bad wound in his abdomen. His shirt was stained red and it was getting bigger and bigger. Nonetheless Vince staggered when he was pushed in the direction that Claire was going. 

Me on the other had had to suffer the indignity of being carried by Simon. Just how did Claire manage to turn king Malcolm's men against him? In no time at all we were right back were we started in the tower in the dark room where I first saw king Malcolm again. Now Claire was seated on the 'throne' and Simon moved next to her and finally puts me down and indicates a seat to the right of Claire.

"Come closer Karl your here to keep us all honest", Claire invites as soon as everyone else comes in. He moves closer and Simon points to the chair next to me. So it seems I'm the one being kept honest. John, Vince and Damien follows and they get shown seats as well and then Simon moves a chair so that he was sitting behind me. It seems I was their biggest concern. 

Now that we're all here we can get started. "Started with what Claire? What is going on and why did you kill king Malcolm? I thought Anna was suppose to do that". Claire smiles indulgently at Damien but ignored all his questions and turns to me. " I have a little something planned and I need Anna's help with it, but we all know how stubborn she can be so that's why I need John over here".