Flames in water

Part 31 "Reunion"

You were stunned, completely. Who was he? Why was he here and most importantly how does he have blue eyes? Your body wasn't moving, but your gaze was going crazy, he looked like a wolf, everything except the fucking eyes! Calum didn't shift back, he growled at the brown wolf with no fear, but the wolf seemed unbothered by him. You examined him furthermore, he had something around his neck, kinda like a necklace. Your gaze fell down on his paw, the symbol, your symbol. Oh no... Calum pounced on him instinctively, but the wolf bit him back somehow and Calum fell numb on the ground.

"Calum!" you yell horrified, it was so quick, it was like a piece of cake for him, how can he do that to an alpha? Ignoring the brown wolf, you kneeled down and checked Cal's pulse. He was still breathing, thankfully. The blue eyed wolf looked at you and in that moment you felt a sting on your arm, no, not again. You hurriedly looked at it, but lost your vision soon after and blacked out. The last thing you saw was the brown wolf's eyes as he slowly picked you up and carried your body somewhere.

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You turned slightly, rubbing your eyes. You opened them, a bit blurry, but still able to see what's going on. You sat up and looked around, you were sitting on a white double bed, the walls were yellowish, your clothes were changed. Oh boy, why do you always end up in scenarios like this? You were wearing an oversized shirt and some leggings, who changed you? You started searching for a window to escape, or any way really. You walked over to it carefully when suddenly, you heard a voice.

"It's rude to leave so early" no, it wasn't possible. It sounded quirky, a male, not too deep.

"It's not possible" you shut your eyes closed, staying in your place, your body was shaking, but you had no idea why. You hear footsteps coming closer to you and a hand was gently placed on your shoulder. You didn't flinch, neither move at all, you could recognise that hand anywhere without seeing it, no matter how much time has passed.

"It is" he says, you can almost picture the smile on his face, the one you haven't seen...in years. You open your eyes slowly, thinking this is all a dream, but there he was, truly. Taller than you remember with longer blonde-ish curly hair and gorgeous hazel eyes, just like when you last saw them. He was much broader as well, but you could tell nothing has changed inside. You stared at him for what felt like hours, but was only a few seconds when your mind clicked.

"A-Ashton" you blurted out, you remembered your brother's name. Holy crap, it's him, he's there, in front of you!

"Willow!" he exclaims happily, and hugs you tightly. God, how have you missed his hug, it felt like home, almost like you traveled back in time.

"You-you're alive" you choke out, still not believing, it's too good to be true.

"I am and you are too" he nuzzles his head on your shoulder, squeezing you more tight, if that was possible at all. You pull away, not having enough air in your lungs.

"How? Why? I-i have so many questions" you smile wide, as a tear of joy makes its way down your face.

"I know" he smiles too, his dimples showing prominently. Ah, yes, Ashton's dimples, he's always had them, always will.

"But I have to show you something else first" he says, taking your hand. So you just find out your brother's alive and now he takes you with him as if you never parted at all, yeah, it's Ash.

"This isn't a proper get together with your sister after discovering she's aliv-" you almost finish your sentence before your eyes land on the little houses. Ashton took you outside and, well, it was a sight to see.