His Independent Luna

Chapter 1: Flashback

8:00 A.M, five hours before the attack

"Wake up sweetie, we have to go get ready for your brother's birthday party," my mother calls out as she walks into my room. "Good morning mommyyy," my 5 year old self happily chants while giving her a toothy grin. "Good morning to you too Mel, and as much as I would love to stay and talk with you, we have to start with the decorations and if you help, I will give you a chocolate cupcake" she says while winking at me. "Hmm.....make it two!!!" causing her to laugh. "You have a deal, now let's get you dressed."

I remember this so clearly. The day was December 10th, my older brother's 9th birthday. I would have never thought that my world would crash down on that specific day. My 5 year old self was with my mom and dad helping set up for the party we were throwing for Keegan. Everything was perfect. 

1:00 P.M, the attack

"Keegan!!" I yell as I ram into his back. "Happy Birthday big brother, i loveee you!!" "Thank you Mel, I love you too" he says while hugging me back. "Come on kids, let's head out to the backyard" my dad laughs, holding our hands. 

My dad was the Beta to the Northern Warriors Pack and Alpha Graye was his best friend since childhood. Our pack was small compared to other packs, us probably having 200 people, but we didn't mind because we were all family and that's what mattered the most. But what happens next, no one saw coming. Hundreds of rogues surround the pack house in less than a minute, way more than our pack can handle.

"JESS, GET THE KIDS AND EVERYONE WHO CAN'T FIGHT INTO THE SAFE ROOM AND STAY THERE!!" my dad shouts in panic to my mom. "Daddy w-what's going on?!"  I yell scared. "Run Meliora, run!!" my dad shouts at me and my brother. Not understanding the situation, Keegan and I start running towards the forest but a scary looking wolf runs in front of us before we can go further. "Where do you two brats think you're going?" a man growls as he shifts into human form. Keegan being the protective brother, steps in front of me with both arms spread out to shield me. "Stay away from Mel, you stinky old fart" my brother yells to the rogue. "Keegan, I'm scared. I want mommy and daddy," I say starting to cry. "Boo hoo, is the little mutt crying? I guess I'll have to make you shut up" as he gives a terrifying smirk. Soon after he said that, he shifts and starts running towards us. I scream non stop and close my eyes as he nears us. Before he can land a blow on us, we hear a growl and then whimpering. I open my eyes and I am frozen. My dad and the rogue are fighting. "Crap, we're outnumbered. I can't hold on much longer" I hear my dad whisper to himself. My dad was caught off guard as the rogue slashes his throat, causing him to bleed out. "DADDY!!" both Keegan and I shout as we watch our dad's body go limp. This can't be happening. More rogues come over to where we are and stop to look at the situation. "Boss, we killed everyone. Their mother was a tough one till her last breath but that bitch was too dumb and died like the coward she was." "My m-mom is d-dead?" I question is shock. "Yup and don't worry, we will send you guys with them right now" the man laughs, causing everyone to laugh with him. "Leave us alone!! I won't let you touch my little sister. You'll have to get through me first." he growls at them all. "Oh is that a challenge? You'll regret ever saying that." he says getting serious. 

Everything seemed to be going in slow motion. My brother who was in front of me no longer stood there. I watched, eyes wide open in terror. The leader of the rogues threw Keegan across the forest ground in one hard punch to the side. I just stood there, watching as everything unfolded. I watched as his body slammed against the tree, causing him to hurt his head badly. 

"Check if the kid is alive. If he's alive...kill him." Those two last words that came out of his mouth threw me off guard. Keegan is going to die? I tried to move but my legs feel as if they were under cement. "He's unconscious so i'll give him a quick death boss" one of his men say smiling. "Do it quick, we still have the girl to kill." In one quick movement, a knife goes though Keegan's chest and I lose it. I force my legs to move as I run away deep into the forest. "BOSS THE GIRL IS RUNNING AWAY!!" several guys shout ready to run but they don't. "Let her, she won't survive on her own. Other creatures will get to her first saving us time. Everyone, loot the house. Get anything valuable and lets go."

I remember running, tears streaming down my face uncontrollably. In pain from losing everyone I cared about. Mommy, daddy, Keegan and the pack. I must have been running for hours cause I noticed the sky was getting dark. I look around for a spot the sleep, too tired to continue running. I come across a beautiful, big tree and as I lay down against the bark, I pray to the moon goddess to protect me for the night as I close my eyes, slipping into the darkness.