Wondering spirits

The beginning of the end

 When the gates closed behind Clairia she was having second thoughts. The wolves had taken her weapons,and just left her in her underwear. Thank the gods she wore a matching set of  under garments.Black bra and underwear that had print on the butt. Though she still would have prefered her clothing she understood the security protocol.She was a hunter reduced to prisoner so this situation didn't sit well with her but what choice did she have? She passed by several tents with women and children in them staring at her with wary eyes as she passed. Their clothing was twenty first century and the same with the cell phones and other camping equipment they carried. This camp would be gone by next week she was sure as she was stopped by the man in front of her. There was a cold expression in his eyes as he looked at her up and down. She stood tall in response to his stare."Why is our guest naked?" His voice was deep and gruff. Her eyes went wide at the question but remained silent.

 He stood at six foot four and had a sturdy build with his hair in dreads. His eyes glowed with a feral amber which contrasted his dark hair. He reminded her of mowie in one of the disney films she watched. Clairia's warden bowed respectfully "She is a hunter and we wanted to make sure she didn't bring any weapons with her."He replied to the glaring man. His eyes shifted to her and softened "I apologize for my beta's behavior."He spoke to me with a smile."Give her back her clothing and bring her to my tent."He spoke softly to his beta but the voice wasn't soft. It was hard with his distaste. Clairia bowed to the alpha but kept her eyes on him as she was handed back her clothing and released."You got in trouble for security preferences? Color me surprised."She spoke to the beta with a smile on her face."don't get too cocky."He growled as she got dressed. Clairia then followed the beta to a large tent with a woman who stood at the entrance."I take it your why my camp has been on edge?"She spoke to Clairia with wisdom despite her young age.

Clairia smiled at the young woman warmly "I guess so. Though I only came for some information and a history lesson."Clairia spoke calmly to her. "What is it you want to know hunter?"She asked curiously. Clairia sat down on a cooler that happened to be nearby."I wanted to know where were beasts came from and the curse all of you bare. I have a bone to pick with the witch of the woods and the more information I have the better."Clairia rubbed her face in frustration because she wasn't sure she worded herself correctly. Laughter came from the young woman before she realized Clairia was serious."You came all the way here,for a history lesson that is written in books about us all over the world? That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. You are willing to die...over a history lesson?"Her tone caught Clairia's attention as she looked at the eyes of the alpha female."I want to know directly from the horse's mouth, so to speak. I knew of your people first and came here. I have been having dreams from the ancients and I saw your people in them. If I had believed what was written I would have killed the witch but the situation became complicated."Claira's voice broke at the last word.

Clairia loved her father more than herself and risking her life was a small price to pay if she could save him."Why not ask your 'ancients' then? You have nerve hunter, coming to my camp after killing so many of my people. How dare you ask for my help here, I would have killed you at the gate."She growled at me in her throat.Clairia waited for the luna to make a move toward her just as the alpha came out of his tent and looked at his luna."She came for a good reason my luna. There is much I must discuss with our guest and causing a war with the hunters is not one of them. Keep your temper and back off."He spoke like it was not up for discussion. His luna met the alpha eyes in challenge but obeyed anyway."You wish to know of my peoples history then we will teach you it, but you have to stay with us until the full moon tomorrow night. Then you will have your answer and can leave. Your boss and I have an agreement not to engage with each other unless provoked. No harm can come from my people or yours and you will be confined until I deem it safe for you to leave."He spoke kindly to Clairia but she could feel the malice in his voice. Clairia stood to her feet and stuck her hands above her head.

"What do you hope to gain from this anyway, witch?"The alpha asked me with a cold tone."I hope to gain knowledge on how to retrieve my father from her clutches. It burns me that my father had been taken due to my profession and he was hurt because of me. She will learn that she messed with the wrong being and if I can spare her life I will but, for now, I  am under orders to kill the witch."Clairia explained as best she could."You'd kill one of your own for humans? You would betray them for a world that is afraid of you and will never accept you as you are? Humanity has not been kind to what it doesn't understand and you will still defend it?"He met Clairia's eyes with a shake of his head." I am but it's only to protect my family that is human."Clairia spoke softly."Take her to the hold for now and keep watch until tomorrow. I will see if this hunter is telling the truth."The alpha dismissed Clairia with the wave of his hand. She sent a message to Gear war mentally with her telepathy.She hoped this would not get her killed and her father would be safe until she retrieved him but had doubt in her mind as the iron door slammed behind her. She was in a hole, in the ground with the sky above her turning dark as she sat down and stared at the sunset above.