The Hidden Future (Book Two)

Easton's Thirst

Easton

My mommy and daddy take me to eat. When I drink and grow bigger and my shorts and shirt become tight so my dad pulls them off putting his shirt on me while my mommy goes to find me some clothes. I drink again and again before she returns. A guy named Timmy gave me a towel to wrap around myself until she gets back. He's a human but smells funny. My dad laughs telling me he's Fern's human mate. I don't know what that means but whatever. I'm not full grown yet but I'm getting close. My dad hands me the clothes my mom brought so I go get dressed in the bathroom. When I step back out my dad is waiting for me.

These are yours.

He says handing me a sword, a bow & a duffle bag with daggers then a guns with bullets in it.

My mom looks at me and smiles.

Time is limited son and your father insist you start training immediately. I'll gather your school books and prepare you a bedroom while you guys practice.

She says then walks off.

I strap on the weapons with his instruction then follow him. Shooting guns is easy and he praises me for doing well. We move on to the bow this is a little harder but I pick it up easily enough. We move from that to daggers which are pretty fun. I like the close combat and he's a good teacher.

No you want to protect yourself and strike at the same time if possible. Surprising the opponent is the best strategy.

We finish another round when someone claps so I look over but there's a petite redhead standing there smiling.

Nice fight Matt. Who's your friend? I haven't seen him here before.

I smell her and notice instantly that she's human but she's very pretty. My dad looks at me shaking his head.

Oh, hey Jill. You've never met him before because he's never been here until today.

She smiles again Then proceeds to walk out to us.

Oh, is he new here and like me or is he like you?

She quirks her eyebrow and looks at me so I smile at her.

Jill I'd like you to meet Easton. My son. Easton this is Jill she's one of our human workers.

Her mouth falls open then.

How the hell? He was just born! How's he a teenager already?

We laugh. I hadn't spoke up till this point.

We grow extremely fast as you can obviously see. We aren't like you humans.

She smiles.

Huh, must be nice. Matt are we going to practice later then?

She asks so I look at him confused.

You know what how about you and Easton practice and I'll coach you that way you both can learn.

He suggest but I'm still confused at point. Why are we teaching her to fight but I grab my sword and step onto the arena floor as she pulls her hair back then walks over to the swords bending over taking one them then joins me. She takes her stance but dad walks over to her moving her hips and arms. Her cheeks turn pink as she looks at me. I take my stance mimicking her and listening to my dad's instructions. I worry about hurting her but dad tells me not to that he has it covered. Then we start. She slings her blade and I block. She's done this before and she's good. Problem is I haven't and I suck. She slices my shirt and my dad laughs so I pull it off and she stares at me.