Wolf Valley

Wolf Valley~1

Chapter One

[Artemis’ P.O.V.]

            It has been two years since that cold December night, but it still haunts me like it was yesterday. We never found her actual killer and that haunts me more than the memory of her death, but my Father says its unhealthy to burden myself with regret and guilt; even though he does the same to himself for both my sister’s and mother’s death. Never the less this year I made a resolution to try and live like I did before I was surrounded by death. It is my last year of high school along with the year the Prophecy foretold that I would find my mate. Most wolves find their mates when they turn sixteen but in my case there was a Prophecy, because I am destined to become Luna and my mate is supposed to be the most powerful wolf in history in order to defeat the enemy that is forcing us into a corner and threating war. So I promised myself I would try and live life happily, for now at least. I just hope that once we are forced to battle there aren’t many wolf casualties; I don’t think I can handle anymore death.

            First two years ago my sister was murdered and then last year my Mother lost her fight to cancer. I have no one left except my Father, but since my mother’s death he hasn’t been much of a Father. My Father is the Alpha of the Hunter Clan, so I am to soon take the role of Luna and my mate and I are to lead the clan into victory. Or so the legend says but I am dreading the war and the outcome of the war. What if my mate and I fail? I could never forgive myself.

            I let out a long sigh, looking over to my illuminated phone; four O’clock. I’ve had a hard time sleeping since my sister’s death, because every time I sleep I relive the incident all over again. Hell every time I close my eyes I see my sister and mother lying in their caskets.

            Might as well get up now, it’s only an hour early; it’s not like I’ll get any sleep by just lying there for another hour.  I thought as I begrudgingly rolled out of my warm bed.

            Jumping into the shower, I let the hot water wash away all my usual worries and allowed them to be replaced with new ones. I need to try and keep school in check this year; don’t need to let my grades slip anymore. What college do I want to attend, if I can even get into college? I at least want to try and get accepted into some kind of photography school. My biggest worry however, is my mate. So many things are attached to that one worry; the fate of the clan, my love, my role as Luna, and several other things. There are also so many questions circulating around that worry as well. Will he be as strong as foretold? When will I meet him? Will he accept my clan and I? Will he reject me? That thought alone makes me want to burst into tears. I don’t think I could handle it if he rejected me.

            Pull yourself together, Artemis. I thought taking a deep breath. I will deal with those things when and if they occur. Finding my mate was by far definitely my biggest concern as of the moment.

[Kian’s P.O.V]

            “Shit, shit, shit! First day of school and I’m already going to be late.” I muttered to myself as I clumsily rushed around my trashed room. “Fuck.” I groaned as I ran into the bed post. I could tell today was not going to be a good day.

            “Kian, you’re going to be late; hurry up.” My Mum shouted from the bottom of the stairs.

            “I know, I’m hurrying; just give me a minute.” I barked back agitated.

            “You know, since we’ve been moving around a great deal and since your Father left your grades have dropped. I know it’s tough and even tougher just packing up and leaving everything behind, but we’re going to be in Pikeville for the next three years at least try and do better; maybe even make some friends. It is your last year of high school after all.” I groaned as she drawled on with her or rant or encouraging speech, I can’t even distinguish between the two anymore. I pulled my lip ring in between my teeth in thought.

            I’m going to be stuck in this hick town for the next three years, unless I get into college; but let’s face it. With my grades I’d be lucky to graduate.

            Grabbing my bag I slammed by door, rushed out of the house to my car and sped off to hopefully my last year of hell.

            I hope there aren’t that many people, and I really hope there aren’t many assholes.

            Arriving at Bledsoe County High School I cursed profoundly; so many people to be such a small town. I zoomed up the lanes searching for the lot with my assigned number, when a figure walked aimlessly out in front of me. I stomped on my brakes, making my car come to a screeching halt just inches before I hit the girl. She yelped in surprise, her eyes jerking towards me as she fell backwards and I swore I saw her eyes flash a strange white-blue. Looking over the dash I saw her sitting on the pavement looking dazed. The girl on the ground was smokin’ hot, her hair was a dark brown but it had a golden-red glow to it as if fire resided underneath, very unnatural blue eyes, porcelain skin, and a nice lean figure. Her outfit was eye catching as well, at least to me it was. She wore a navy Nirvana shirt with high waist, studded shorts, along with a pair of dark combat boots and fishnet stockings. She also carried a dark brown leather purse that looked more like a messenger bag. I almost ran over this fucking beautiful girl, I nearly smacked my head on the steering wheel for my stupidity.

            “Are you okay?” I asked warily poking my head out my window.

[Artemis’ P.O.V.]

            “Are you okay?” A gruff, yet sexy voice asked as I just sat on the pavement trying to gather what just happened. He nearly ran me over, and he doesn’t even have the decency to get out of his car. I looked up at the car in front of me and I will admit this guy has good taste in vehicles. Before me idled a 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback, in amazing condition. It looked brand new, not a scratch or paint chip anywhere. I sat there for a few moments blinded by the car’s beauty, and then I remembered the driver nearly ran over me.

            “Fine, just fine. How ‘bout you watch where you’re driving next time?” I scoffed sarcastically, but my tone showed my anger.

            “Oi! It isn’t my fault you came out of nowhere. How about you watch where you’re walking.” He replied agitated. I rose from the ground and brushed myself off, cursing him under my breath as I stormed off.

            The only reason why I wasn’t watching where I was going is because I was distracted by my mate’s scent. I’m positive he was in that area, which means he is either a student or teacher at this school. One thing worries me however, I’m not sure he is a wolf. That doesn’t seem right considering what the Prophecy has foretold.

            Starting off the first day of senior year pissed off, I could tell this wasn’t going to be a good day.

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Okay, there is the first chapter. What do you guys think? you know the drill comment, vote. I will try an upload chapter two tonight as well. The picture to the right is Artemis in human form. The song is a song i thought fit well with Artemis' thought before the end of the chapter i also really love the song. well, Bye Guys! :)

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Ember