Two Tails

Chapter 29- "She's Okay"

Petra's POV

The last thing I remember is passing out.

Darkness.

I turned over.

But soon the darkness was illuminated with light. I was surrounded by felines and canines of all kinds. Domestic, wild, feral.

Then I saw a large tree. Out of all the plain and animals I saw a tree.

A tree. Nothing was scary about the place until I saw a ghostly figure of myself. Was that me? Was I dead?

I rose an arm, to see my ghost do the same. I frowned, it frowned. That's when I rose my hand and reached infront of me. It connected with glass.

That's when I realized I was looking into a mirror. I banged on it, and closed ny eyes for a minute. When I opened my eyes I was in a glass ball. I reached up to tap the top of the ball. A tapping soung echoed around, scaring me. I jumped back, the glass flipped me backwards.

I managed to break out of the glass ball, and run straight ahead of me, eyes closed.

Where was I?

I kept running until I connected with something soft, fleshy, and...

Warm. But I could tell it was loosing its warmth.

I opened my eyes.

What I saw made me stagger backwards. I saw Aatu. His flesh was hanging, blood poured from untended wounds. His eyes were white and glazed over. He wasn't breathing. Tears welled up in my eyes, and in shock, terror, and sadness I yelled "Aatu!"

That's when I opened my eyes, sweating and panting.

I trembled and turned over. "Aatu..." I heard the opening and closing of a door. I glanced up to see the doctor from before, Juliet.

And a man was behind her.

But it wasn't Aatu. I frowned, "Where am I? Where's Aatu?" I ask. "I can go retrieve Alpha for the Luna. Romeo, watch over her." Juliet says and walks off.

I smirk and give a weak laugh, "Romeo where is my though Romeo?" I gave a weak chuckle. Romeo huffed, "Whatever." He muttered and walked over to me. "How are you feeling, Luna?" He asks. "Um... okay I guess... what happened?" I ask. I didn't really need the 'where am I?' question. It was clear I was in the pack hospital.

Romeo sighs and glances at the doorway. "You came in, unconsious. Aatu was deeply worried for you. And your brother, Jason, managed to get you over here." He says.

"We ran some X-Rays and found that you had a fataly ponctured lung." Romeo explains.

"I dunno how that could've happened--"

"We think it was from when you came in here last week. From that attack. Anyways, you should be ready to go back to your normal life tommorrow evening." Romeo says and I hear someone running. Romeo leaves my side and Aatu runs over to me, but slows down.

"Petra! Oh thank goddes you're okay! I was so worried about you!" He exclaims and goes to give ne a light hug. I smile and hug him back. "I'm fine, lover boy." I chuckle. Aatu smiles, "You sure? We can hold off on everything, and--"

"I'm fine. Or did you not hear me? I'm glad you're alright too. That was... some battle. Is your scull punctured?" I asked, now worried for him. Aatu shakes his head, "No. Draco didn't bite down hard enough." He says. I smile. "Good. But, I'm glad that dream wasn't real. Oh that was a bad nightmare!" I say. Aatu smiles.

And we were there, hugging for a bit. Then I saw Kassana barge into the room.

"Ah! Hey Kassana!" I say with smile. "Thank goodness you're alright! Everyone was worried about you! Don't scare us like that!" Kassana says and gives me a quick hug.

I smile, but my smile turns into a frown when I see Jason standing behind her.

"Hi sis." Jason says. "Don't call me that Jason." I growl. Jason nods, "Yes Luna." He says. I blink in confusion. Huh?

Did he just call me Luna?

"You're not in my pack why are you--"

"Calling you Luna? Heh. Let's just say I... found my mate at this pack." Jason says with a small smile. My eyes widen, "Oooo~ Who is she?" I ask.

Jason shrugs, "I'm not sure. I wasn't able to find her in the battle. All I smelt was fresh vanilla and rain." He says. I smile, "Nice!" I say.

"Hey, I thought you were mad at me!" Jason laughs. I cross my arms and put on a straight face. "I am!" I say and turn my head away.

That's when I realise someone isn't here. "Where's Vesta?" I ask. "She went to get her sister." Kassana explains simply.

"How long was I out of it?" I ask. "About six hours." Aatu replies. I can see the tierdness in his eyes as we make eye contact.

Ah. Hello again, Petra. Zara woofs. I thought you'd be there at the battle. I tell her. We were. We just were out of it as well for a... long period of time. Isa mews.

I smiled. It's been a bit since I've talked to them. I think the others around me could tell that I was talking to my animals, so they stayed quiet as if they could hear them.

So, Isa. Do you like our mate now? I ask and glance at Aatu. Of course I do! It was hard for me to take in at first... but... eventually he turned out to be a very sweet guy. I... love him honsetly. He's very-- I cut her off in my surprise. Did you just say the L-word? I ask her. No! I mean... Zara get your butt over here! Isa yowls. I chuckle. Yessum? Zara asks. Distract Petra. Isa replies and distances herself. I chuckle You know I can hear you right? I ask.

Silence.

I cut off the connection and look at Aatu. "So. About tomorrow.
. you need to rest. We can go check out the house after tomorrow." Aatu says. "You two were going to buy your own house?!" Kassana and Jason ask at the same time.

Aatu and I nod slowly. "It isn't far from the Pack House." Aatu explains. "Just a decent sized house to raise a--"

I cut him off with a glare. He chuckles nervously. "I never said anything about that." I hiss and cross my arms. Aatu smiles with a chuckle. Kassana seems to think for a moment.

Then she realizes what Aatu was trying to say. "Petra... are you preggers?!" She asks. My eyes widen, "No!" I exclaim. "Never in a million lifetimes!" I say and turn over. "Why not, baby?" Aatu asks with a bit of concern.

Because I'm scared of it. I reply. Don't worry. You'll be fine. What part are you scared of? Aatu asks. I'm silent for a bit before. The pain...

Of which? The birth or raising.children? Aatu asks. ...Both. I reply.

Don't be scared. Aatu carresses my cheek. I smile at him, and give him a small hug. "I'm here for you. Don't forget that." Aatu says. I give a small nod and kiss his cheek.

I could tell that Kassana and Jason were smiling.

But I was too.

I was happy.

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A/N

One more chapter guys!

I'll just update the last chapter a day or two from now. Keep.you guys on the balls of your feet.

Or maybe I should just post it like I usually do?

Anyways. Hope you enjoyed this bitter sweet chapter

Love you guys

- Taggs