The Specials.

Chapter 7

It has been a week since the attack. A full week has passed since I seen Ky and since we had our little moment at the lake. Since then we have gone on full lockdown. Basically, what this means is that no one is aloud outside or inside. We havent gone to train and we are all feeling the effects of staying in human form for too long.

What I mean is that our wolves get antsy. We feel like a part of us has been asleep and needs to stretch. For us Specials its even worse. We dont just feel the need to stretch but also the need to release our power. Its a part of who we are and our power is an extension of us. So, what I am trying to say is that us not using our power is like you not using your legs.

My father has an announcement for us all today. Im hoping that today is the day we can finally go back outside. I dont even care if it is just for training but being in doors this whole times has caused some problems. Most of my siblings cant be in the same room anymore without wanting to rip each others hair out. Not to mention the random attack of powers. We may be able to control them for the most part but they are connected to our emotions.

"Everyone, Im leaving." What in the actual hell?

"What are you talking about?" Addison was sitting next to me on the floor. Her blue eyes widened with the news.

"I am going to meet with an elder. They would like one of you to come along and I think it should be Keeley. Only because we need to discuss your mate and how to approach this. The elder wants me there by the end of tomorrow, so I was thinking we could have a training session before we leave. I cannot keep cleaning up after you guys." My dad looks at all of us. He tried so hard to frown but his lips twitched into a small smile. He has always said that no matter what kind of hell we put him through he will always love us.

"Ill go but I dont see what the point is. I cant control my powers like everyone else, at least not as good. I dont see the point in talking to them about my personal life, a.k.a my mate and me." And lastly its not like Im the perfect child here. I ticked off the points off on my fingers as I went. My dad was shaking his head at me and his blue eyes looked a little angry. Thats nothing new.

"Because you might get to find out more about human wolf relationships. You are a great child and the powers thing no one cares about as long as you dont kill someone." He answered and it seemed to surprise everyone. My dad is amazing but not always the most open with is words, emotions and feelings.

"Ill go pack." I got up fast and walked away.

I dont know what to think about this. My personal life is just that, mine. Having to open up to someone about relationship, especially one that I dont even know if it exists is hard. How do you even star that kind of conversation? Yeah, my mate is human and he isnt a huge fan of wolves now. What happens when I open up about what I am to him? Will I even get that chance? Will we all be dead before that? Okay I know that last one is a little dark. In my defense though, how should I feel with these hunters after us? Im not just talking about the wolves either. The humans know there are wolves out here now and they dont like it.

I start going through my clothes not knowing what to pack. Should I pack something warm or something formal? What if this elder doesnt like me? I throw in a few tank tops and some nice shirts to wear over them. I deiced that I am not going to wear a skirt for them even if they want me to. Picking up a few pairs of pants I grab the jeans and some pairs of leggings. I throw in my cowboy boots and a pair of heeled black boots along with my sneakers. After throwing in a few other essentials Im done packing. I decide I cant just stay in my room I must find something to do before I go crazy.

Its dark in the house and the clock says its almost midnight. My dad said we couldnt leave the property not that he wanted us outside at all. I walk to the kitchen and make myself some coffee before going out the back doors to the porch. I see the porch swing and take a seat pulling my legs up so Im sitting cross legged.

The sky is alive tonight. The stars are out and its one the best things in the world to me. When we are back home Im either too busy or just dont care to notice the natural beauty around me. Tonight, though I cant stop seeing things that are beautiful to me.

I love how bright the night sky is. The star shine and the moon is full and bright. The wind ruffles my hair a little and I notice how the trees sway. The sound of crickets is music to my ears and the fireflys amaze me. I dont know if I have just been inside too long or if Im just starting to appreciate the small things.

I jump up and decide to chase the fireflies. There are so many out here and I try to capture a few in my hands. Thats when I hear it. A small rustling sound from the trees to my right. I scan the area but cant see anything. Maybe it was a small animal or just the wind. Putting my nose in the air a little I sniff. The scent that enters my nose is raunchy. The only way to explain it really would be the smell of death and thats when it clicks. There is something over there and it is dead.

The smell only gets worse the closer I get. Thats when I understand that whatever it is it has been dead a while. What I see makes me instantly cry and scream at the same time. IN the bushes behind the tree is a child. Her mouth open in a silent scream. Her hazel eyes wide open in fear and her blonde hair crusted in blood. The poor thing could be no older than ten. Her throat was ripped out.

My mom and dad ran out the back door and came to me. I was lying next to the child try to save her even though I knew she was gone and had been for a few days at least. My mother wrapped her arms around me trying to pull me up and away from the girl. My dad was cursing as he looked at the scene in front of him. This is how I ended up in our car heading to meet the elder.

I vow here and now that I wont stop until all those damned hunters are destroyed. I will make sure it is by my hand and my hand only.