The Bite of Two Alphas

The Grand Coven

How about we play a little game, hmm? See how many Harry Potter references you can find. Comment on each of them! This will go on for the next few chapters too... When they are published ;)

"I know you are probably wondering how I knew what may happen to you," Cassandra said.

I shook my head slightly. Honestly, they were witches. Before I was even a werewolf, I was facinated by their kind. And then when I became a werewolf and found out that they existed, I was even more curious about them. I was hopping to be able to meet one, as Jake invited one to the wedding. Which didn't end up happening. Clearing my voice, I spoke again. "I figured that there was a prohecy. Since I was not yet an actual Alpha, I was unable to see the book of them and was therefore incapable of knowing any. But I knew that they existed."

Cassandra nodded. "You are a very smart girl, Arya. No wonder it's you."

She appeared lost in her thoughts, and began walking away. Arya followed behind, Snow right after her. Cassandra was mumbling to herself, but Arya did not want to hear.

After a while, I began to notice some changes. The trees grew taller and stronger, and there was space underneath them to walk, more so than a natural forest. Eventually we came across small homes, very humble.

"Here is where the witches who crave nature live. They live further from the main building, closer to the woods." Cassandra spoke up.

I stepped faster, and was soon by her side. "How many witches live here?" I inquired, curious.

"Around one hundred. Of course, that is not all of us. Most choose to live with the humans or among wolves, where their talents are useful towards others, rather than learning. There are other covens elsewhere, but this is the overall Grand Coven. And I am the High Priestess."

My breathing hitched as Cassandra said this, was I supposed to treat her in a specific way? I began chewing my lip, afraid to insult her.

"Darling Arya, you have no need to fear insulting me. It should be I who fears insulting you. As you are more than just a Luna, but a prophecy come to life." Cassandra assured me.

We soon were in the main building, which was a rather old mansion. I expected to go into a living area of some sorts to speak with her in more privacy, yet instead we went into the basement. It was not cold, wet, nor slimy. It was warm and welcoming. Candles lit way so that the witches would see better, and the flames reflected in my eyes.

Cassandra sat upon what appeared to be a throne, up seven steps. It was a regal sight; the Priestess in her seat. There were other witches sitting in comfortable chairs lining the walls; a council of some sort.

"Luna Arya, we have gathered here today to discuss your future. Grave things will happen with what you choose. There are always consequences." Cassandra said, speaking more formally than before.

Arya felt a little weak in the knees and a nervous wreck. Her wolf pushed her on, giving her the strength to keep her head up.

One of the other witches spoke up, once on the Council. "As always, there is more than one choice. You can choose Alpha Jake, Alpha Henry, or neither. You could choose both."

"Oh Sybil, don't frighten the poor girl! Luna, there are hundreds of different things that will happen with whatever you choose. We are here to help the pain you feel ease and to tell you what some of these consequences are."

"And who was the one who came up with the consequences?" Sybil snapped, but it was all in good nature. I heard her chuckle under her breath, as she continued. "As I was saying before I was interrupted by Octavia, you have many choices. Minerva! Will you help me describe these?"

A girl came forward from behind me, her long mousey brown hair framing her flawless face. She walked up to me and held out her hand, and shyly admitted, "I can show people things in their mind. If you take my hand, Luna, I can show you how your choices shape the future."

Tentatively, my trembling hand reached out for her's, and I was dragged into an alternate reality. The only reason I knew this was because I was being completely ignored by everyone in front of me.