The Edge (On Hold)

Part 15: Variel? Where are you?

(Mystery gray wolf)

Darius POV

Miley and Vince were getting desperate, such as myself. Variel had shifted and had been so stressed and panicked that she ran away, from us. And we chased her, but...... Well her fear made her run faster and we lost her. So now we are trying to do two things. 1: Miley and I are trying to get through to her mind so we can use mind link while Vince tries to track her scent. It has only been a couple minutes but the sun was setting, and I am already worried. Funny how you can get attached to some people so quickly.

We had left Amy, Hazel and Brad to guard the two rouges, I feel like they could be useful. I wonder if they are working for the Blood Moon Pack. It seems unlikely as they are rather prideful but then again, their new Alpha, Alpha Charles was intelligent. It would also explain a little o how the rouges knew exactly where we were, and how they seemed to be in perfect shape. I curse myself for not noticing that before. Perhaps they were just some of their warriors, although why would they send two juveniles? It is all rather confusing for me, and I could feel Miley and Vince feeling slightly confused too as they quietly listened to what I was thinking.

Miley suddenly came running to me.

"I got through. I'm trying to send her a message now." She said growling as she clenched her jaw.

I found her too and started to try calm her as well as warn her.

Me: Variel! Just stay where you are don't move! Where are you? We will find you!

Variel didn't reply which worried me. I glanced at Vince who had come running back. I shook my head.

We all started to sprint in the direction we heard Variel's mind, which was hard enough through the dark and tangled undergrowth. A though struck me as I worried. I quickly messaged Vince.

Me: What happened to that gray wolf you fought? Did you end up getting rid of him.

Vince: No Alpha, I'm sorry, I chased him but he was quick.

Me: Vince! We don't have room for mistakes! For all we know, he could still be out there, looking for Variel!

Vince: Sorry Alpha. I have failed, it won't happen again.

Me: We don't have time for again. Just keep looking.

We suddenly came to a clearing, where Variel's scent littered it. Her's and..... Another wolf's. Vince let out a low growl.

"Alpha, that is the gray wolf's scent. You don't think-"

"That he took her?" I snarled as I cut him off. I could feel Blade coming out as my anger raised. Vince realized this and bowed his head in submission.

"I think that is exactly what happened Vince! Congratulations, you just lost my sister!" Vince cowered as I came closer and towered over him. My amber wolf eyes flickered to the color of Blade's. A cold icy blue. I struggled to push him away and I took a few steps away from Vince back to Miley who decided to ignore my outrage and follow the scent.

I turn to her, getting control of Blade. "Where does it lead?"

"Down back at an angle of the way we came." Miley confirmed. She frowned. "Well the scuff marks lead that way, down the dirt track, but the scent leads through the reeds up ahead. It is confusing. This gray wolf is more intelligent than we realized."

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Variel POV

My eyes cracked open slightly. Was it all a dream? Will I wake up and it will just be the second day of school? Haha nope. My head was still pounding and I was still in wolf form. As I cracked my eyes open further I payed more attention to my surroundings. It was a stone cave. How did I get here? All I remember is Darius and Miley's voices, the grey wolf, then nothing.

A slight breeze came from the entrance cooling me slightly. With it came some scents that my normal human nose would have never picked up. Leaves, dust..... A few rodents.....And...Blood?

I freeze as the metallic scent hits the roof of my mouth. I then realize, it was coming from me. I quickly check my pelt but there was nothing. My head begins to throb painfully at the sudden movement and I realize it was my head. It had been dry, but it seemed to have started flowing again. I let out a slight whimper of pain as it trickled through my fur. I suddenly caught onto an alluring scent. Slight, but was there. It smelt like mint  and pines. Emiza was also pushing at the back of my mind, wondering what it was.

I sit back down as the throbbing stops slightly. I then again, slowly look around. A voice makes me jump.

"You finally woke up. I must say I wasn't expecting you to be out this long." I turn around and my hackles raise as I let out a low growl.

It was that gray mystery wolf who's name I hadn't seemed to catch quite yet. Is he the one who took me here? And where is here? I then realise, that the smell was coming from him. Weird.. I swear he didnt smell like that before.

"What do you want?" I bark at him. He rolls his eyes, which were dark, almost like Darius's human eyes. My heart aches sadly as I realize I had ran away from him. Where is he? Is he okay? What about Miley and the others?

"Your name is Variel Montague correct?" He says casually as he avoids answering my question. I look at him confused.

"No, Variel Devlin." I can feel myself face palm immediately after I said it. Great job Variel, you just told some creepy wolf who smells nice who not to mention tried to kill you your real name. Awesome.

"Umm, what's is yours?" Hopefully I could get a straight answer out of this guy. At least now I won't have to call him 'The Grey Wolf.'

He lets out a low chuckle as he pads forward. "You can call me Rick."

I sigh. "That's it? A first name that may or not be fake?" He rolls his eyes again.

"Fine. My names Eric. Not much change."

It was my turn to roll my eyes. I glance around again. "So what happened again?"

"You stumbled, growled, then fainted and hit your head. A little dramatic if you ask me."

I growl. "Whatever."

I sit down and meet his gaze as I start to speak in fake sweet tone. "So, Eric. What's happening. I don't know about you but I really hate getting taken away from my friends, especially against my will. So, explain."

He gives me a weird look that said really but I was serious. His tone changed.

"We are leaving, follow me." He pads towards the entrance of the cave and signals me to follow with his tail. I remain where I am.

He sighs. "Don't make this harder than it already is Var. Wouldn't want that injury to cause you anymore trouble now do we? Lets go."

I can feel myself shake slightly at his threat so I cautiously follow him out of the cave. The sky was dark but I could still see extremely well. I guess it was the perks of being half wolf. The moon was full tonight and I felt refreshed as soon as I saw it. I let out a little yelp and dashed forward, picking up speed while Eric chased after me, cursing.

I finally come to a stop and plaster on a wolf grin.

"Don't do that again." Eric snarls but I ignore him.

"So, where we going?" I ask after a moment of silent walking. I hear him sigh again.

"Be quiet. You will see soon enough."

I wonder what he means.