A Leader Must Rise - Old Version

Chapter 60

Hello, my lovelies. Here's another update, but this is kind of special. Firstly, Jashinrules birthday was a few days ago and I would have loved to updated on that day but when I think I won't get interrupted, I get interrupted. So, I am sorry Rules that I am late with this update and I am sorry if this update appears a bit rushed at the end. Secondly, for the past several months of have been drawing this particular scene. It's done quite yet but you'll get the gist of it.

Anyhow, happy belated birthday Jashinrules and everyone, enjoy.

Aria

'Ouch,' I thought as pushed myself up. 'That hurt.' I looked up and see soil. Looking up further, I see the lightning had created a crater and that the storm has passed, leaving some fog behind. I groaned when the left side of my face throbbed. I closed my eyes and placed my hand over the area I must have hit when I fell, but I growled when something sharp pieced my skin. Opening my eyes, I pulled my hand back and my eyes widened as well as my jaw dropped. My claws were out but that wasn't the reason why I'm shocked. Instead of my normal olive skin, I'm seeing soft, white fur.

I hesitantly touched my face and I feel my skull is shaped like a wolves. I crossed my eyes and stared at a black, wet nose. I could feel myself start to purr as I got to my feet...paws. My legs shook for a good few minutes before finding my balance. 'Finally,' Aiyana purred. 'Feels good to be free.' I moved my gaze along the length of my arms, chest, hips and legs. Speaking of my legs, they had the bone structure of a wolfs hind leg and while I'm looking down, I notice that I was wearing a tight, strapless crop top for my chest.

What I'm wearing for my nether region, I'd say I'm a bit embarrassed. I can even feel my face heat up a bit. All I'm wearing for that region you'll only find in history books. I really am only wearing a belt and knee long, golden fabric covering my front. 'Okay, that needs to change.' I muttered and Sapphire scoffed. 'Please. What's the difference between this and being naked after shifting?' She asked and I growled at her, yet I couldn't help but agree with her. 'I know your mad,' 'Mad?! You know every well I'm beyond that!' I interrelated her. 'They hurt what's ours!' She growled back and I snarled at her.

'Enough! Yes, they touched what's ours, and he'll soon be withering and screaming underneath us, but that does not give you the right to force Aria into a subdue sleep.' Aiyana replied. 'We all had a right to harm Judas before Drake finish him for us, and derailing the plan didn't help either.' I muttered. 'It worked didn't it?' Sapphire asked and Aiyana sighed our tail flicking in annoyance. 'Yes, it did, but what if it didn't?' She asked. 'Drake is more than capable of taking those low life's.' Sapphire defended. 'I am not doubting our brothers capabilities, but you know of all people know that, that amount of prey will and did overwhelm him, making him as he was.' Aiyana explained.

'Thus making his desire to hunt Shay and drain him greater than what Drake could handle. You know how Vlad can get when he's out and in control. It's hard to control him when he's like that. It's only by sheer luck that I was as I was, now we have this uproar.' I added and I feel Sapphire still. 'Do you see now, pup? It was only because we were so close to death did we stop making things worse because of your rushed decision. If it weren't for our quick thinking and Aria's backup plan, there would be utter chaos between the Royals. Do you remember what the Prophecy said?' Aiyana asked and Sapphire huffed, not admitting defeat.

'Yes.' Her replied was short and clipped. 'Tell me it.' Aiyana said softly and Sapphire growled. 'Now!' She snarled when Saph remained quiet. 'If they fight among one another, Everything they hold dear, Will be lost to the Evil, to the darkness.' She replied in a slightly defeated tone. 'Exactly. After we clear this up, you and you alone will apologise to Royals, especially to Stavos and Shay.' Aiyana ordered and Saph growled. 'Lets get this show on the road.' I said before she could reply as I looked up at the mound of stone above me.