Legend Of Heru {HIATUS}

Chapter 4

        I stared with narrowed eyes at my mother before standing up and bolting from my room. Shes kept me locked away from everyone for almost 18 years! I always thought that people didn't bother with going out side anymore.. when in reality this was their time to be sleeping! 

        I ignored my mother's calls and ran downstairs and out the front door. I was hit with the bright sunlight, my vision faltered and I tripped. I fell onto the hard ground. I never knew sunlight was a thing.. I know I've seen it in my dream but I always thought it was fake.. A shadow slowly crept up over me. I slowly looked up and saw two feet before me, my eyes trailed up higher and soon I was looking at the eyes of a boy staring down at me diligently. He offered his hand

'You okay?' The stranger asked. I grabbed his hand and he pulled me up.

'Yeah.. I'm not used to the sunlight yet..' I said As I brushed off the specks of sand from my clothes.

'Not used to the sunlight? How old are you?' He asked

'I'm almost 18.. and who are you?' 

' I'm Keplin. And you are?'

'My names Heru..' I could feel my wolf staring at his, trying to make out if he was an enemy.

'I've never seen you around here before. Are you new? Come on lets go for a walk. I'd like to make you feel welcome.' Keplin began walking down the large path between the rows of houses. 

I joined beside him, 'No, I've been living here since I was born."

"What?' Keplin stopped walking and stared at me. ' You've been living here for almost 18 years and I've never once talked to you?'

'Thats correct.. I never came outside.. Only when It was dark out'

'My my.. Well Its nice to meet you. I am the son of the Alpha for this pack. I try to make it my job to be acquainted with every wolf and person. I like keeping tabs on their lives and understand who they are. It helps me to prepare for me for when I become Alpha.'

At  the word Alpha I felt myself shrink a bit in size. I cowered slightly to the side and kept my eyes wide. One wrong move and his son could call him to kill me! Alpha's are extremely powerful from what I've read and the mere stare of them can send the strongest wolf running for the hills. Luckily, I've never met the Alpha of our pack.

'Hey hey, you okay?' Keplin looked at me with concern.

I nodded quickly, deciding against speaking for the moment. Keplin squinted slightly and looked at the ground in thought.

'Is it because I'm the Alpha's son?' He asked.

I nodded again and stopped walking. 'Alpha's are scary..' I began rubbing my arms to calm myself down. Keplin paused in front of me and chuckled.

'Heru have you ever met my father? He's not mean or scary. Come on let me go introduce you to him!' Keplin grabbed my hand and dragged me forward toward the large area with carts. My eyes widened in surprise at all the people hustling and bustling about. The carts that were once covered were now open with many items and foods sitting delicately on top. 

What is this place? I asked my wolf

I'm not sure... He replied

Keplin continued to pull me through the crowded area until we reached a small group of people. There were two males and three females all in conversation.

'Would you so kindly as to excuse me, I would like to speak with my father.' The people smiled and nodded before wandering off in different directions. The person left was an extremely large man with muscles lining his arms. His hair cut was clean and his deep blue eyes were sharp.. they offered a nice contrast to his dark skin. His posture screamed dominance and I felt myself cower down again.

'Hello Keplin, watcha need?' The alpha asked.

'Well, you know how I like knowing everyone in the pack and village? Well Just a few minutes ago I ran into this wolf here. I've never met him before and apparently he's been living here for 18 years!'

'My my-' Heru!' A voice cut over the Alpha. Our heads turned toward the noise and we saw Julian running toward us. Panic on his face.

'Julian is everything alright?' Asked the Alpha.

Julian stopped next to me gently put his hand on my shoulder.

'Yes everythings fine, This is Heru's first time out." Julian scratched the back of his head.

"I see.. Now Keplin, Heru has indeed been living here for 18 years and there is a reason why you have never met him. Maybe since he's out and about today you will be able to eventually learn why you have never met him.' Spoke the Alpha.

'Keplin, please excuse us, I would like to speak with Heru and Julian alone.'

'Yes Alpha' Replied Keplin, 'See ya around Heru!' with that  Keplin walked off to mingle with other people.

' Come with me you two.' Julian and I nodded at the Alpha's command and we followed him through a small gate. We walked along a small path toward a beautiful house. Flags of wolves hung from the porch.  Beautiful flowers lined the walls of the cream colored house, offering a clean backdrop. A swing hung from the porch ceiling and a beautiful woman sat upon it. Her Long black hair hung behind the swing, her eyes were looking down at the book she was reading. She wore a tan dress that had blue streaks across it. 

'Hello my Luna.. Would you please come with me for a moment.' Asked the Alpha.

She looked up from her book and rose. 'Of course!' She offered a kind smile. I felt myself smiling back.

Suddenly the front door opened and a young girl stood there. 'Welcome Alpha.' She spoke.

The Alpha nodded his head in acknowledgment and we all entered the house.

'Please take a seat on the couch.' The alpha said gesturing to the living room.

I nodded quickly and walked over to the couch before taking a seat, Julian did the same.

'Kat, look who it is!' The Alpha exclaimed to his Luna.

Kat looked over at me and her eyes widened in shock. 'Heru? Oh my its been so long since I've last seen you!' She quickly walked over to me and knelt down' You're all grown up!'

'Now Julian care to tell me why Heru has suddenly made an appearance?' asked the Alpha.

'Well.. after the rouge attack last night that Heru was almost caught it.. I persuaded his mother to finally tell him. He didn't seem to take the news too well and ran out." Julian explained

'Hmm.. Well we have many many things to discuss. Julian why don't you go bring a pack healer here..aside from his mother." The Alpha asked.

'Of course I'll be back in a few moments.' Julian said before exiting the house.

Kat placed her hand on my cheek and smiled.' You've grown to be so unique and beautiful..'

My wolf was happily playing around with hers. I felt myself staring into Kat's eyes, they seemed so familiar... Have I really met her before? She reminds me of the wolf that would occasionally visit my dreams when I was a child..