Shape-Shifter's Promise

Chapter 20

The other deer had already left when we shifted to kill the two bucks.

We ate and took the antlers again. Heading home Seth asked about the antlers.

“They are good for any chewing needs. I love chewing on them. My dad used to bring my some after a hunt when I was little. They taste really good. Plus I wanted to remember your first kill.” I told him as we walked to the cave I was born in.

My mother came out to see us as human. Mora had given us our clothes when she put the antlers in the house. My mother growled at us, not knowing I was her daughter because of my form.

“Oh, mother its me. Make yourself human.” I told her and she did.

Seth had to cover his eyes and I soon found out why.

“Ugh mother! Put on some clothes.”

“How? I have none.”

“Oh come with me. Seth go get the family.”

He ran in the cave and soon came out with my father and three siblings as humans, all of them naked.

Ugh! I did not need to see my father and mother naked. I though to myself.

Mora let the cloud stairs down as they came out. Seth and I walked up first and they followed hesitantly. We led them to the house and I had them sit on the couch while I got them clothes. Seth hid in the library, embarrassed by my family's nakedness. I took my mother and sisters to my bedroom and while they were stunned by its amazing decor I slipped into the closet and created some clothes for them. I created a reddish brown dress like mine, for my mother and sisters. I also created them some under clothing. I walked out of the closet and had them put on the clothes. Their hair was a mess so I had Merry give our father and brother some clothes I'd created while our mother sat at the vanity. She had a flawless face but her hair was the color of her fur, I loved it. I picked up my brush and brushed it out.

“Mora said you all are welcome here. She might even have homes up here for you all. If you'd like though you could have her turn the inside of the cave into a house because you really should be human your beautiful. I am happy here in the forest.” I said.

“I do like it up here dear but, I don't know if I want to leave the willow tree.” she said as I pulled her hair up in a neat bun and misted her neck with my perfume.

“That would always be our home. You could go back whenever you want.”

“Really? Okay.”

With that Mora walked in my room. I bowed.

“My Goddess.” I said.

“Who is that?” My mother whispered.

“Mora.”

She bowed and repeated my lines.

“Hello my Ancient. Is this your mother?” She asked.

“Yes, we were wondering if she and my father could live in the forest like us with my siblings.” I said.

“Of course. There is already another house waiting, fully stocked with clothing and other items.”

“Good. Thank you.”

“No need, I just came to tell you that. They may leave when they wish.”

With that she left. Merry entered the room not long after that. My mother went to get Kari and our father and headed home. Merry sat on the seat at the vanity and I brushed her unruly, wavy hair.

“Will I ever get a life like you Mercy? Happy with a mate and have cubs of my own someday?” She asked.

“Of course Merry. You can get a mate when your as old as I am, then you won't age ever again. Mother and father look like thirty year old humans and you look fourteen. Kira and Kari though look like eight year old children. You will get your vision at eighteen. Just wait. I can see he will be very handsome. With tan blonde hair and a nice light tan to his skin. Oh and he will be tall too.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

I'd braided her hair and put a white rose in the rubber band I tied it together with. Her hair was as long as mine. Kira then came in the room. Merry went downstairs. I knew she wanted to stretch out on the couch.

I picked Kira up and held her on my hip. She liked being there and she sighed when I put her on the vanity seat. Her hair was straight like mine and just as long but even though her fur was gray she had blonde hair that had a beautiful red tint to it. I brushed her hair and braided it like Merry's and put a pink rose in it. I then picked her back up.

“Do you like my room?” I asked her as I sat down with her on the chest.

“Yes. It's beautiful.”

“Thank you. Are you hungry?” I asked.

“No.” She yawned.

I hummed a small lullaby as I rocked her to sleep. She was worn out from something she'd done today. She wrapped her arms around my neck and laid her head on my shoulder as she fell asleep. I moved her into a cradle position still leaving her head and arms where they were and carried her downstairs. Merry had fallen asleep on the rug. I quietly had Seth pick her up and we took them to my parents home. I laid Kira in her bed and covered her up. She had a bed with gray blankets and a regular mosquito net for her canopy. Her brother was already asleep in the bed next to hers and snoring lightly. I kissed their cheeks and left the room. Seth had no idea where to put Meredith so I took her into her room and tucked her in. The oak my family lived in had three large bedroom branches like mine had two. Seth and I sneaked out of the house and back to ours. It was dark when we got back so we went to our room. I changed into a similar pair of pajamas like last night and let my hair down. Seth dressed in similar pajama pants. I went downstairs to get a drink. I noticed the antlers on the counter and felt a slight pressure on my exposed shoulder. I turned to see Seth there.

“Sorry for scaring you.” he said as he wrapped his arms around me.

“Don't worry about it.” I said and yawned.

“Sleepy?” He asked and I nodded.

He kissed my forehead and we went upstairs to sleep, but our hormones must have taken control before we went to bed. After we regained our control we fell asleep almost instantly.