ALPHA BRANDON { On Hold }

Chapter 2: Heaven made in red.

"Mommy, will you tell me a bedtime story, please?" I yell as my mother was about to turn off the switch.

"but honey, Tom is already asleep and you know it's way past your bedtime!" Time for plan B.

"momma, I need a bedtime story and you know how hard it is sleeping without one. Even when I try to count the sheep, I always mix the numbers up and I will have to start again and  it goes on and on and on an-"

"ok Dorothy, I'll tell you a story about the moon goddess. Take it or leave it!" she says as she walks closer to my bed and told me to scoot over.

"but mom, I know about her. She grants her children mates and blesses those who worship her"

"Yes but do you know what happened to her? This time I'm telling you her story. I hope you're ready Dorothy, this story will be longer", I jutted my lips forward and made my self comfortable.

"ok mom"

"Long ago, Zeus, the king of gods, mated with Leto wh-"

"Mom, you always tell us that. They gave birth to Artemis and Apollo who were twins. Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, childbirth, virginity and the protector of young girls like me. She grants male wolves mates and blesses those who worship her. And she is represented by the moon and that is why wolves howl at the moon as a means to show their appreciation. Mom i know all this. You tell this same story to Thomas and I every time" I said pouting and looking at her. Her beautiful long golden hair cascades to the middle of her back, she looks at me with surprise and kissed my nose muttering how smart I am for a six year old.

"There there honey, stop interrupting me or else no story. Okay? " "yes Mommy" I replied gesturing how my lips are locked.

"The moon Goddess, Artemis, was Apollo's sister. She was very beautiful and also a very powerful archer who was in charge of hunting. She drove a silver carriage in the sky every night. Do you know what the carriage represents? "

"No Mommy! "

"the carriage represents everything in the dark including cold, loneliness and the souls' road. She was the patron saint to unmarried among the gods and humans- she was also unmarried and about this there was a very sad sorry"

"what happened Mommy? Please tell me more"

"Of course honey, shall we continue " I nodded vigorously and she smiles.

"Poseidon's son, Oleg Weng, was very fond of archery just like Artemis. He and Artemis became friends as a result of their common hobby, they admired each other and fell in love quickly. They hunted together in the jungle and flew above the sea. But the goddess's twin brother Apollo hated Oleg Weng and did not approve of his sister being with Oleg Weng, he was determined to kill Oleg Weng.
One day, when Oleg Weng flew above the sea, Apollo fell the golden light on Oleg Weng to hide him so that no one could see him. He then encouraged his sister to take aim at the golden light"
"but Mommy, Oleg Weng is there. Why is Apollo so mean?"
"I do not know honey but no one should behave like that. Can I go on? "
"yes mom, I'm sorry" I apologized for my interruption and bit back a yawn.

"Artemis of course did not know her brother's plot, shooting an arrow just at the head of Oleg Weng. When she eventually found out that she shot her lover she became devastated, crying day and night.

"that's sad Mommy" I said wiping away the tears rolling down my face.

"However, Artemis had hope. In order to treasure her love forever she requested her father, Zeus, to raise Oleg Weng to paradise, wishing to see him when she was driving the silver carriage. Zeus accepted her request. So Oleg Weng became the constellation - Orion. The goddess swore to never get married but only help maidens and those who worshipped her a chance to be with their one true love. So when you find your mate, always remember Artemis and don't forget to thank her".

"Will Marky be my mate Mommy? can you tell Artemis I want Marky as my mate? "

"I don't know honey, she only pairs those she sees fit. I'm sorry. Goodnight Dorothy "

"Nighty, night Momma"

"Mom, mom" I woke up to the beeping of my alarm clock. This dream is more like a memory and I couldn't stop the tears rolling down my face. I've lost everything. It's been four months after the rogue incident and I've been living among humans as a lone wolf. I have to join another pack because living as a lone wolf isn't as favouring as it sounds. Sure there's the freedom and independence but it comes along with dangers and encounter with rogues.
Today is my lucky day to become a part of Bloodmoon pack. Every rogue and lone wolves are given second chances to become pack members. Twenty are selected out of hundreds and I plan to succeed by any means necessary. After all, I've got beta's blood in my veins.

I rushed to the bathroom, and did my business. Washing my hair with my strawberry scented shampoo. Cleaned my body with another strawberry body wash. In case you don't know, I love anything strawberry, it's heaven made in red with little dots. I exited the bathroom with my black fluffy towel wrapped around my body. I walked to my closet and grabbed the simplest and most stretch resistant outfit. Changing into my Calvin Klein underwear sports bra paired with Nike yoga pants and a green Nike sweatshirt, I walked to my vanity and applied a little wing eyeliner and some lip gloss not that I needed it anyway its all thanks to the warewolf gene. My beautiful olive skin compliments my face perfectly. Grabbing my car keys I walked out of my flat and closed the door behind me.

(Dorothy's outfit excluding the hat)

It's tournament day and I have to make it into the pack. All I'm gonna need today is Coral and all my pack training. "Mom, Dad, Thomas, Mark please watch over me today. I have to succeed or else it's back to living on the streets and competing with scums" I said as I entered the driver's side. I started the car and sighed as the engine roared to life. Just the assurance I needed.

Even when things are turned off, there is always a way to bring them back to life.

"I'm always with you Dora, I'm always here" coral says in my head.

I'm not completely lost. I still have Coral and the Moon Goddess's blessing. Let the games begin.

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A/N.
Another finished chapter and yh a bit unnecessary but i feel like i shouldn't miss any detail. Artemis story is rather sad but true. There are other characters portrayed as the moon goddess but i felt like Artemis' story is more related to the book.

The next chapter will be about the tournament or Brandon's pov. I really can't decide yet so i need help with that obviously. And maybe if I'm high on sugar, I might post the two in a day.

The title of the book at the moment is temporary btw or I may leave it that way. I'm very indecisive and a horrible promise keeper. Bear with me.

A really short chapter but, I promise to make it up to you.

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