Two Red Lines

SCOTT POV

MOON GODDESS? Have this nagua lost some screws in her head and have gone completely insane? These creatures are truly ambitious and hungry for power, as what they have always ought to be. But, I have never taken into thoughts that their obsession for power and delusions of grandeur would reach up to this extent.

In spite of her absolute atrocious scheme, the nagua's attempt to combine all the powers of us three for the divinity of one body is greatly dangerous not only for everyone else, but also for the recipent of power itself. I have never heard of such thing. According to the clan elders, nagualli can perform transfer of powers when they have discovered it, only one person at a time. As Alphas who are strongest in our clans, we were taught that too much power could kill you. That's why the moon goddess gifted us a right combination of strength, agility and wits. If the plans of this nagua pushed through, I hope the immense power she's forcefully snatching from us rips her apart, for that's what she deserves.

What I know about this kind of dark power, the body of the creatures that will be taken their powers from will become paralyzed like a log. Numb and weak, the physical body won't be able to move even an inch while the mind is still aware of the imminence of the circumstances at hand. They say, you'll just wish you were dead after the ritual.

AND SO, OFIR AND I HAVE TO GET OUT OF HERE.

"You'll be one ugly moon goddess", I said with a smirk.

"I'll take Diana's form then. As soon as she arrives with my original vampire, I'll slit her throat right in front of you and claim her body, fit for a goddess that I'll be", she said as she lifted her sharp fingernail in the air.

"You wouldn't dare", I groaned as I radiated my powers from my hands. The ground shook and rumbled at the release of my aura, then I noticed her smile when the moonstone glowed again. It seemed like everytime I use of my power, the moonstone glows.

"You won't get out of there anyway.. might as well give you the best seat while I kill your Luna", she said. "Go ahead, Scott Lockwood! Let me feel your rage", she breathlessly said.

I stopped using my powers.

Then, I started using it again as the moonstone started glowing once more.

I get it.

She's trying to piss me off so I would use my powers for her to continue making a connection with me through the moonstone. And when I don't, the moonstone can only get a little power from me.

Clever.

Admittedly, I'm greatly angered for being unable to release myself from this rock. I've got to think better before time runs out. The lythari elf is no use, Ofir is still knocked out and completely out of this world.

"You said.. you possessed another wolf. Who the fuck did you casted a spell over?", I asked while I try to move my hands.

"Ah! Any ideas?", Tamara laughed out loud at my unawareness.

I tried to decipher the indifference among the wolves in the pack. Aside from Damon, none of them are poor in spirits to become possessed. Not anyone of them seemed awkward or not themselves lately. I thought hard, until one person came to my mind..

No shit.

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DIANA POV

The sun have already shined at its brightest when I walked out of the Devlins Mansion. My tired eyes could hardly open at the warm sunlight kissing my face. No matter how refreshing the breeze was, it couldn't blow my fears and anxieties away. It has been hours since Scott and Ofir were taken by Tamara, and there has been no concrete leads where they might have been taken to. Not to mention Kate being held captive by Claudia. She must have been very scared right now.

Reina insisted to give them time to mourn for Priscilla, Damon, and the rest of the mansion's members of the household. They exchanged roars with their divided aims. Even if I wanted to voice out my priorities, the Luna who cannot shapeshift will not be heard in the argument of the wolves. No one asked for my opinion. I sat there quietly while I listen at their discussions.

Roman and his pack kept mum. They listened with me while we shifted our gaze at every wolf talking out loud. They never intervened. Despite Lucas and Cory's persistence to take some actions immediately before it's too late, they still ended up respecting Reina's decision. The pack also agreed to help in fixing what's left in the mansion until they come up with a plan on how to find Scott.

How about Kate? She wasn't in the picture. My heart beat like a drum, thinking that I'll be alone in this. Roman glanced at me as I tried to hide my anxiety. How about Kate..

"If I may ask", Roman suddenly blurted out. "There are two persons held captive by two separate creatures. Who's first to be saved?", I squeezed my hand when I heard the question from Roman which running over and over in my head. Everyone then looked at me as if the question was intended for me.

Why do I have to be caught up in making a tough decision in choosing between my bestfriend and my boyfriend?

No one said a thing, until Sebastian spoke up. "Maybe we can plan that out later. For now, let's all rest, recharge and breathe", he said.

Walking my way out, I felt my belly ached a little. I paused and placed my hand on my abdomen as I breathe shakily. Pursing my lips as I exhale, I started to assume that I might be really carrying life in my womb. If so, I need to know.

"Are you feeling okay?", I heard Sebastian ask as he draw near.

I forced a smile as I turned around. "I wish I could say yes", I said as he led me towards his car.

"Everything will be alright Diana. I'll drive you home", he assured me with a gentle tap on my back. Sebastian insisted to take me home first before he lends Reina a hand in setting up the funeral. With no further talks, I said yes.

Sebastian started his car and zoomed his way out of the mansion. He didn't slowed down until we reach the freeway. I asked Sebastian to pass by a pharmacy for there's something I needed to buy which he willingly did. I bought three pregnancy kits, while Sebastian swing by in one of the open restaurants nearby to buy some food. Keeping the kits in a paperbag, I made sure no one sees what I just bought.

As soon as we arrived the building, Roman was already upfront waiting. He went in unasked, as he checked the lobby first before he let me in. The three of us went up through the elevator in silence. Sebastian kept me near him, away from Roman's reach. I often see them glare at each other, must be the wolf thing communication they're having.

I went straight to my bedroom just after Roman checked each corner of my house for my safety. It took me a long while before I finally went in the bathroom because there were so many times that I had to stop and get lost in a daze everytime I think of Scott. I wasn't even bothered when I burned my hand in the hot shower. On the bathroom counter, I laid each pregnancy kit while I wait for the result. With a towel twirled up in my head, I rested my hands on the opposite edges of the white granite countertop until the two red lines slowly appeared.

POSITIVE.

I opened the bathroom door and instantly saw Roman who was about hold the doorknob. "Is everything okay? Uhh.. I'm sorry, you were taking too long I got worried", he said.

"I'm sorry, I just got finished", I said as I hurriedly went out. Roman peeked in the bath, hoping he didn't see the kits I threw in the bin.

The three of us gobbled on the Chinese take-outs Sebastian bought. We finished our meals slowly quietly. I was about to prepare some tea when once again, I noticed Sebastian and Damon glaring at each other. "You should at least include me when you guys talk", I said.

Roman exhaled sharply as he folded his arms on his chest, and leaned back on his chair. "Sorry Luna.. I just told your bodyguard here to leave now, since he have other things to take care of. I'm here anyway", he said.

"I'll hang around for a bit. I'm sure Diana doesn't mind", Sebastian said as he fixed his eyes on Roman.

These two will never give up from their incessant mind quarrels. After I cleaned up, I left the two at the table as I walked to the moonflower plant in my living room which have started to wither. With a pen and paper, I sat on the floor while I write down the moonflower concoction for Scott on the coffee table. I even took a piece of the closed bud and sealed it with the note.

"Diana? I'll go home for a bit and assist Reina for the funeral.", Sebastian said. "I'll come back when everything's settled. Lucas is on his way", he added as I looked at him with a timid smile. "What is it?", he asked.

"Can you..", I cleared my throat as I stood up. "Give this to Scott?", I whispered while looking at him in the eyes.

"What's this?", he asked as he open the piece of folded paper.

"It's the moonflower concoction. The cure for Scott",

Roman peeks at us from behind, probably trying to hear anything from our conversation.

"What? No..", Sebastian shook his head as he refuse.

"No Diana.. you give that to Scott yourself", he insisted as he gave me back my paper. "Hey.. we can do this..", he said.

"This is not some kind of surgical operation that I usually do.. or a medical situation I'm best at", I said as I push back his hand with the paper. "I'm afraid that Roman might be right. I might not be able to save Kate, much more Scott. And if I have a chance to win this fight, Scott needs more saving even after we get him from Tamara", I said as I squeezed his hand with the note. I noticed Roman sat on a nearby chair, maybe eavesdropping silently. "Keep this, and give it to him", I whispered.

"No Diana, don't ever do that. Don't lose something that gives you strength" he said as he held my shoulder.

"What is?", with Scott away from my side, where do I find my strength?

"Hope", Sebastian smiled. "I'll be there with you. We'll get Kate.. then we'll save Scott" he said as I smile at him. Then he kissed my forehead before he went out. Sebastian made me remember the strong person that I am. He left soonafter while Roman and I sat on the couch.