Nacoties

Secrets kept

Christine's POV

As Ava told me what had happen on her walk home I couldn't help but feel helpless and scared for her. I could see the frustration on her face as she asked why he couldn't see her standing by the tree. At this point i knew it was time to tell the truth. Looking down and fiddling with my fingers i began to speak " there's something I've kept from you, your not a human like me. Your a species called Nacoties, shape shifters from a world much more advanced then ours. Seventeen years ago your birth mother came to me for help. I took her in and we became friends. Shortly after we met she discovered she was pregnant with you and was very worried for your safety. Months past and she went into labor but couldn't go to a hospital because she was too weak to shape shift into a more human form, as a result she had to take a chance and tell me what she really was. When your mother came to me she had just fled from her world for it was attacked by a horrible enemy and Nacoties were being captured and force to fight for the enemy or be killed. Your mother explained that Nacoties do not receive their power until they have reached eighteen years of age. That man couldn't see you because you shape shifted sweetie. Whoever your mom was in that world she was very important and because of that she asked me to keep you safe. Once you were born she used what energy she had left and shape shifted you into a more human like form and said "keep her close, keep her safe for she bares the mark." her eyes slowly closed and she faded away. I am deeply sorry for not telling you this but i thought i had more time till we would have this talk. Tears began to trickle down my cheeks as i looked up to see Ava with a look of shock, confusion and anger. I only thought to myself shes going to hate me, shes going to runaway for me i feel so unforgivable.

Ava's POV

I could only sit in shock and disbelief as Christine began to talk. i just sat there and listened to her story. I felt tears boil in my eyes but they were held back by the anger i felt for all the lies i've been told. Is what she's saying possible? Maybe, just maybe i really did so called shape shift. I opened my mouth slowly and asked "what about my father?" She replied "sadly she didn't have a chance to say." I got up and walked to a mirror and squeezed my eyes shut and focused as hard as i could and thought of changing into a sea turtle. that weird sensation i had in the brush shot through me again i opened my eyes to see a sea turtle. I freaked and changed back to myself i couldn't believe it! Christine just sat by the table and "will you forgive me?" i shook my head yes and disappeared into my room.