Two Tails

Chapter 13- "In Charge"

The next day, Aatu came up to me when I was lounging on the couch in the living room.

"Hey... I need you to do something for me." Aatu mumbled, sitting on the recliner next to the couch I was laying on. I looked at him. "Hmm? Oh. What is it?" I asked, repositioning my position to where I was sitting up. It was rare for Aatu to come to me if he needed anything. Something must be up. I looked at Aatu with an intent gaze. "Well, you see, I'm going on a patrol for a few days, and we want to hunt and find the person who kidnapped Mikhail." Aatu began, but I cut him short. "Are you sure that Mikhail is a kid?" I asked. "Would you seriously let a kid be the Beta of your pack?" I smirked, knowing I must've ticked him off because his hands were clenched into fists. He then relaxed his hands. "No, I would not. That's stupid." he muttered.

"So he was adultnapped?" I said. Aatu looked at me, and blinked a few times. "Adultnapped? Is that even a thing?" He asked. I shrugged, "Sure it is." I told him. Aatu rolled his eyes, then looked back at me.

"Okay, so. Since I'm going, I'm leaving you in charge...." He said. "Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold the phone! I'm in charge!?" I asked excited. "....Yeah." Aatu said. "I just need to trust that you and Vesta won't go on a rampage and destroy the house." He told me. I nodded, "Sure thing." I told him. "Now, go on! Go, go, go so I can be in charge!" I said, motioning to the door. Aatu looked at me puzzled, "What did you say?" He asked. "I said have fun! Now, go on so I can be in charge!" I said. Aatu huffed, and stood up. He began to walk towards the door while I ushered him away.

I stopped at the door, waving to him. "Bye!" I called. Aatu walked up to me, a smile on his face. "Do I get a going-away kiss?" He asked. I almost slapped him, "You wish!" I said. I gave him a small hug instead, "No kissing, just stick with hugs. You're cool with that right?" I asked. Aatu wrapped his arms around me in a hug. "Yeah. I'm totally cool with that." Aatu said. "Awwe! Lovie-dovies!" Vesta's voice rang behind me. Blood rushed to my face in embarrassment. Aatu's back stiffened from embarrassment I guess, either that or someone mind-linked him with bad news. Or his wolf told him something bad.

I let Aatu go, his face was just as red as mine. Haha! I like her, can we keep her? Isa asked. I huffed, We already  are training her I guess she's our new packmate. I told her. Yay! Isa mewed. I smiled, and watched Aatu pull a hand through his hair nervously. "Okay, bye!" He waved, then darted into the forest to shift. When I turned to look back to the house, Vesta had a wide smile on her face. "Eeee!" She squealed. "You are so in love! You are so in love! You are so in love!" She chanted, prancing around. I couldn't help but smile as I rolled my eyes. "I'm in charge. And you have to listen to me, Alpha's orders." I said, closing the door and walking up to her. Vesta stopped, "So you're like, acting as Aatu right now?" She asked. I shrugged, "I guess you can say that, yes" I told her. Vesta smiled. "Ooooo" She said. I rolled my eyes, "You're so crazy." I mumbled. She smiled, "Of course I am!" She told me.

I looked around for a piece of paper, when I found one, I grabbed a pen and began to write a list.

After I finished writing the list, I tore it out and looked for Vesta. She was no where in sight. "Vesta! Come on! I have a task for you!" I yelled. The red head was in my the instant I said the word 'task' I looked at her and handed her the paper. "Here you go." I told her. "What's this for?" Vesta asked. "I need you to go and buy this stuff for me. I have to watch over the pack house." I told her. "Okie! I'll be back!" Vesta took the paper and ran towards the garage. Then something snapped, and I ran after her. I opened the garage door to see Vesta walking  towards a shiny silver Volvo. "Don't touch the Volvo!" I yelled. Vesta looked at me, then headed towards a yellow Porsche. Wow, what a surprise. Why the hell do they have cars from Twilight? Isa asked. I shrugged, I dunno. Must be a thing here. Next thing you know we'll be seeing a black Mercedes and a Rabbit that looks like Jacob's! I said. Zara laughed, and I darted over to Vesta. "Okay, why don't you take the raptor?" I suggested. Vesta shrugged, "Okay. But why not the Porsche or the Volvo?" She asked, staring at the Porsche. "I don't want their Twilight collection ruined. No off you go." I told her. Vesta made a confuse expression, then began her walk to Aatu's black raptor. I smiled, and waved at her as she drove out of the garage.

I sighed. I have the whole place to myself! I said. "Ehem. Petra?" I looked up to see pink-haired Kassana. "Oh! Hey!" I said, walking up to her. "I has orders to watch over you- which of course I always am- but I wanted to make sure you were safe." She said. I shrugged, "Of course  I am safe!"

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Aatu's POV

I feel terrible for leaving my mate behind. Ehem! She's our mate! My wolf, Ian, growls. I bark a bark of laughter and keep running. I stop when I come to the patrol. The patrol consists of me, my Third Cole, Winter, the Beta female. A sandy colored wolf named Lane, his sister Alana. And Shiloh, one of the younger warriors. I stood in from of them now, facing each of their faces. Lane's face is excited. Alana's dark brown face looks less glad, but interested.  Cole's face is serious. Shiloh's face is excited, and Winter's face is full of worry for her mate. Go figure. Winter's mate is Mikhail, she's been determined to find and kill the person who kidnapped, but according to Petra it's adultnapped, Mikhail.

I sat down, red ears flicking back an forth waiting for a sign of attack. then I spoke, Okay. We know what we're here to do. Hunt and find Mikhail. I started. Winter stands up, lips curled back in a snarl. They will pay for what they did to him! She snarled. I took a step back. Calm down Winter. We'll find Mikhail. I soothed. Winter growled at me, then sat down with a whimper. They killed him, it's no... use. She murmured. Cole nuzzled her comfortingly. I looked at her. You should go back to the pack house. I told her. She stood up with a growl, No! I will avenge his death! She snarled with fury and rage. I flinched, and growled. Go back to the pack house. That's an order Winter! I snarled in my Alpha tone. Winter's tail tucked in between her legs. Yes, Alpha. She woofed and padded past me. I watched Winter for a moment. You can't be so rough on her bro. Cole barked. I know, but she just needs some time to heal. I murmured. She'll never heal, and you know that. Cole told me. I sighed, I know... But, let's just get this patrol over with. I muttered. Cole gave me a small nod, and I turned tail and began to ran farther into the forest.

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Petra's POV

It's been a few hours since I let Vesta go off on her shopping trip, and she's finally back. I mean, who else drives the black raptor that I suggested? I smile, and jumped off of the couch, and walked over to the garage door. When I opened it the scent of pizza hit my nose. Strange... I walked into the garage, and to where Vesta's body was stretched into the place of the back seat to grab groceries. I watch her as she turns around, arms hugging maybe ten Walmart bags. I sniffed the air again. Pizza, candy.... "Vesta? Why didn't you get any milk? Or eggs?" I asked, crossing my arms. Vesta shrugged simply, "You're handwriting was just so hard to read... I thought you put other things on it! Sorry! But on the bright side... you have good food now! No more veggies!" She said with a wide smile. I facepalmed myself, and huffed. "Okay, hand me a bag. I want to help." I told her,

Vesta handed me a bag packed with different candies. I looked at her with a 'seriously' kind of look while she just shrugged and walked in front of me. I grumbled as I followed her to the kitchen. As I walked, packmates began to follow us to the kitchen.

Weird, huh.

I walked to the kitchen, bag in hand, and stopped to glare at my packmates. They widener their eyes, an nodded, and turned to walk away with their shoulders slumped. I looked back at Vesta and handed her the bag I was holding when we got to the pantry. She put everything where it was suppost to go, and smiled. "Kay! We're done now!" Vesta said with a smile. I smiled with a small nod.