Bad Blood

The Fullest Moon

I snap awake just to wish I didn't. But adrenaline wants to do something. It's about 3pm already. I go downstairs in my pajamas to see my parents packing up. I decide to help them. We put everything in the car and by that time is about 5pm. They cook me some hot dogs for lunch/dinner and we eat together. My mom begins to cry,"my little pup isn't so little anymore!" My dad hugs her and I sit there awkwardly. I try to lighten the mood and get them to finish their hot dogs. Eventually we are heading out. I fell asleep on the couch but next thing I knew I am in the car. My parents stop in front of a house I know I've seen before. I've been here recently, when? The elderly couple come outside to greet me. I kiss my parents good bye and go inside before they start crying. "Go inside and take a rest okay dearie," says the lovely old lady. I've seen both of them before, but I never learned their names. I've always called them grandma and grandpa. We aren't related in any way, but my grandparents are dead so these guys are the next best thing! As I walk inside I know I've been here before! I've never stayed a weekend in their house before, I don't know how or when, but I've been here before! I lay down on their couch and fall asleep. I am running, trees are passing me by. I have paws instead of feet, and have a wolf's body instead of my own. But I'm not alone. Another wolf is next to me, together we howl at the full moon that is above us. A poke, that's what awoke me. I didn't open my eyes. I kept them closed to try and remember it all. The trees, the moon and that wolf. "Aysel," whispers a familiar voice. My eyebrows crunch and I snap awake. "Ouch," we said in unison. I turn and look at him. His eyes closed, hand rubbing his head where I accidentally hit him with my head. His black messy hair is unforgettable, and his smell is more vibrant then ever! Jullian! I lean closer to him to see if I'm still dreaming. He opens his yellow eyes and looks at me, his eyes look like the moon from my dream. I don't know what happens but it did, I felt as if my body had become jelly or magma! I melt! Not physically, but I feel as if I'm melting! He grimaces and says,"Hey there!" I giggle and ask,"why are you here?" He giggles and asks,"why are you here? In my house?" I finally remember! I picked roses here! This is Jullian's house! Those are Jullian's grandparents!! Grandma walks over with some tea,"ah I see you've met Jullian! Tea anyone?" I nod and so does Jullian. He speaks,"actually grandma, she and I are friends from school!" Grandpa walks over,"oh? Then this may come as a bit of a shock!" I scratch my head in confusion. They giggle and both leave the room, leaving Jullian and I alone. "So, my grandparents said they had to watch a Bad Blood this weekend. They said it was a young girl. I-is it you," he asks me, curiosity coursing through him. I smile and say,"yes, tonight will be my first take over." He looks down and nods. I ask,"and... are-are you one?" He nods,"this will be my second take over." My eyes widen. He smelt so good, because he was a Bad Blood, but smelt human, because he was trying to hide it with a sent, just like I do! He sighs and laughs,"you're a wolf right?" I nod and he smiles,"ditto!" My jaw opens, he's a wolf too! Was my dream real? Was my dream, what's going to happen tonight? We both laugh. During our laughter I ask,"what are the odds of this happening?!" The answer I got was more laughter. Grandma walks into the room and says,"Jullian, would you show the young lady how to perform a take over? Or should I?" He answers,"Can you tell her how, I will perform it with her." She nods and says,"Aysel, come with me." Jullian and I walk outside with her. It's already growing dark. She says,"takeover's are easiest for us wolves when we are relaxed and looking at the moon. A takeover happens no matter what you do, but it's easier when you're relaxed. When you're  alone we suggest you get on your hands and knees to take over for your first try, however, you're not alone. So what you all have to do is just look at the moon and relax. I suggest you find I nice cliff to find the moon. And I suggest you start looking soon. Play around in the woods for tonight, try to stay clear of campers." Jullian smiles at me and says,"this will be fun!" He dashes into the woods faster then I've ever seen him run! I sprint after him. We race, running faster and faster! We run around trees and through waters! Eventually we find what we are looking for, a cliff. We can spot the moon clearly from this point. I sigh. This is it. I'm about to do this. I begin to tremble with fear. My whole body is shaking. I'm so nervous. I hold out my hands to see how much they are shaking, it's crazy! My veins, they are turning a black color! I hold my breath for a moment, that's a bit of a shock. Jullian says,"they are black because you're blood is changing, just relax." He takes my hand in his and I feel much more calm. He squeezes my hand and says,"nothing is going to hurt you, not while I'm around." He looks at me, his eyes glowing in the moonlight. I look back at him and smile. Our clasped hands with black veins running up throughout our whole body, our glowing eyes locked on each other. He smiles and his teeth have change, 2 fangs on the top row and 2 fangs on the bottom row. My smile grows. We are 2 monsters, 2 bizarre creatures, if anyone saw us now we would be killed. But to each other, we are being nothing else but who we truly are. He says,"you look beautiful like this." I giggle and say,"yea right! But I will admit your eyes look spectacular! And your fangs are-" he laughs and tightens his grip on my hand. He looks to the moon and I follow suit. Before I know it, I feel a burst of energy! My body changes, it's a feeling I can't describe! I look down, fur and paws. I did it! I completed a takeover! I look up at Jullian who looks down at me and laughs. He gets down on his hands and knees next to me and before I knew it, he was a wolf too! We howl at the moon in unison. There is no place I would rather be!!