Near the end of the twenty-first century, esper powers, which, thought to be nothing but fiction, has become a reality thanks to science. Recognized by the military after WWIII, espers are now an essential fighting force and get taught in specialized schools. This story follows Karna -  a 14-year-old boy enrolled in Blank High School, one of the many schools for espers in New York City.

I hope you guys enjoy this story. It's basically just a teen romance thingy that I wrote when I was bored during a study Sesh and I turned out to like it so I decided to make it a whole ass novel thing .

This is entirely fictional,  even some places would be fictional. 
The story takes place in a subway of New York (this is my second time using NYC as a location, I might seem obsessed with NYC and it's true). Here the main characters meet in a subway and basically just fall for each other,  though the love seems one sided at some point,  it truly isn't,  they're figuring it out. 

I'll try my best to make you love the book,  I hope you enjoy reading it! 

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*i hope you don't mind some vulgar language as that is absolutely in my blood and I'll curse every 0.5secs, so if you have a problem - get Tf out!!!  Lol jk,  you shouldn't read if you're too disciplined. 

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• Anna

The story where Verity and Nathan come together through a Subway,morning chats and social anxiety. 

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After receiving my diploma and the graduation ceremony had ended; me Seline and mom all decided to head back home where a special dinner, which Seline and mom made, was waiting for us. 
    As we got home I decided to go outside while mom and Seline set the table but as I was laying on the grass thinking about my life till this point I felt lucien sit beside me, but this is the first time I've seen him in his human form, 'am I the only who thinks he looks like will smith... weird' but he just looks at me and says " you will have many triumphs and many losses but always remember to keep the people have helped you on your journey close to you young one for they will be the ones to always protect you as you do the same for them" after he says this he gives me one more smile before running into the woods before mom spots him and creates a ruckus. After laying out here for a little longer than I thought I decided to go inside and have that special dinner hoping this wouldn't be my last dinner on this world ' I just got here for gods sake.'
      After the dinner I decided to do some detective practices before I enroll in the pandora police academy which I really hope I get in fingers crossed lol.
    After I did my practices I went to the police academy to which there was a series of questions asked but the one that caught me staring the most was what position do you wish to be in after graduating from this police academy because there are so many different types of detectives; you have narcotics, mobs or trafficking, you also have homicide the list just keeps going but after thinking for a little over fifteen minutes I decided that I would go with homicide which really felt like the best choice with all the shit I would most likely be in the middle of in the future.
    After finishing the enrollment process I decided to just walk home, I didn't really live that far away just a couple blocks really, so as I'm walking home I'm casually glancing at all the different businesses and homes on my way to which I never really noticed before probably due to only leaving the house for school and a girl most of the time while other times was just going to practice for sports so you can i was kind of awe struck and the different flower stores and restaurants that looked so nice and boozy, but I finally made it home and told the women of my life about everything and about me going in as a hopeful homicide detective to which was a whole nother round of arguments till I eventually got what I wanted as always being an only child is so great sometimes I just love it.
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       6 months later
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Hey guys so it's been six whole months since I enrolled in pandora police academy and I love it here I'm top of my class in everything from combat to interrogation to my aim and I can honestly say all those exercises my mom has me do to teach me about a detectives skills really helped me out like really helped me out I have a lot of offers from big city police forces trying to hire me after I graduate from pandora to nyc even LA but I'll probably end up going to NYC and knowing my family there going to follow me there and I know we could afford it due to my mom working her ass off so I say New York is the way to go what do you guys think? But anyways my mom and Seline really miss me back home even though I only stay a couple blocks away I just think they are too lazy to just come see me but that's a problem for another time now here's the thing there this guy who gots this real hard in to see me fail at something while we are here so obviously he is really pissed off because I'm good at everything and all of our teachers praise my every move which I love of course I'm not a narcissist or anything I swear...okay maybe a little but that look on his face every time I pass is priceless it's like seeing shreck after he sees all the fairytale creatures in his swamp kills me every time I swear, but that's been my life so far no girlfriends but I have been noticing Seline staring while I work out a lot recently and I don't feel creeped out or anything like that I actually like her staring at me but is that weird because I have known her my whole life you know and to add to that lucien just sits there smiling at me like something is unfolding before his eyes or something truly weird that guy I'm telling you never before dark a lycan only embarrassment and clueless moments come from it major headache I swear but this is my family what can you do right?!
    Now that we are talking about lucien something is weird with him today as if he is posed or something he just keeps staring at me like I'm some prophet or something at it's starting to freak me out but before I could walk away or anything the fucking bastard actually but me like he actually bit me and yeah I know he did the same to Michael but cmon I didn't expect him to just run at me and do it god dammit it fucking stings and now Seline is staring at me worriedly like something is coming but before I could ask what's wrong she just comes out of no where and bites me too like what the fuck is wrong with you guys like fuck this shit hurts and she can't even get me a towel or anything she just ran back inside like she didn't just bite the fuck out of me.. savages I tell you just savages, 'ONE DAY ILL GET THEM BACK ONE DAY' right after that thought though I passed out with a massive headache from these visions like images I'm seeing in front of me as if I m there in that moment in time.

Hi my names James and I died which really sucks but I get to go to a world based my favorite movie and love the women of my dreams seline but I have to be strong.

   Come read my story and find out what happens in my new life.

Thereafter what happened in my first vacation, apparently bad evocation to recall. Hence, I already organized to move out in another place for continuing my vacay. 

Eventually almost 14 hours of flight from Philippines, at last my journey ended up here at Punta Prosciutto Beach, Puglia in Italy.


One of the popular beach in the Italy, where many tourist visit the place because of amazing natural beauty like Boracay Island in the Philippines where I went last time. 

I really loved beaches, because of the smooth sand, warmth of the sun mostly the sparkling water. Besides, I can spend my time a lot for diminish the trouble I'm carrying on my shoulders.

At the same time, I've already inquired to a resort thereof I have my shelter to stay here. Since, I've been ate my dinner, all I want is to take some rest. For tomorrow, I'll be alright to make some fun roaming around and swimming on the beach.

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Next thing in the morning, I decided to go outside to read a book at the poolside. When I'm on my way, unforeseen I bumped someone without noticed he speak, "Hey, I'm sorry"

"No, no, no, I'm so sorry...I'm busy on my own thoughts though I didn't see you" I apologized on him while picking my book.

"W-wait..Riri is that you?" the man asking me with a husky voice. The one and only who called me out in such name.

Do I really believed on myself who was I bumped awhile ago? Could it brings me happiness or another problem?!

He removing tardily his sunglass while I lift up my head sluggishly, our eyes met shiverred flodded on my body. Another unfamiliar feeling hunch on me. The man who keeps bragging and disturbing my silent peace inside my head.

VALERIO GRAND


"Hey, how are you? Long time no see. Ever since you left me at the party I haven't any news from you" he said outand smiled at me

If I'm not mistaken, his smile is so un usual compared to his natural looks. I don't know why but I feel something connecting with us.

I smiled back at him before to answer, "Maybe I'm good. Well, like I said last time we talked I need to move out. I'm spending my time before I'll go back home"

"Oh, yeah..could we skip that?! I think next time we can talk that matter but now I just wanna us to be talk like normal people" he suggested

"Not a big deal. By the way, what do you about that?" I interrogated him

"Ah..uh..you know! I mean, if you don't mind can we start over again such us we're both strangers then act like it is our first time to know each other, because if we gonna talked about the past how we met also how we see continously it's not a really good story for me. B-But I didn't mean to offend you or anything else. Sorry" he defended himself

I sniggered on him, trying to equate his behavior right now in front of me while when we were in NYC. I wondered his totally different person like a very gentleman with has a really nice attitude.

Wow! Is this Valerio who I've been known from few months ago?!

"Looks like a Valerio Grand is defending himself in just an ordinary woman like me uh. What's happening in you are sick?" I'm joking around because the truth is I feel nervous.

"If that's what you think, it's doesn't bother at all. Simply to say, I want to start to know you like it just the first time we meet." he said while smirking.

Now, I think my knees will gonna melt like jelly because of that smirked. Take note self, don't try to be obvious.

"I'm ok with that Val. So, what are you doing here" I stated.

"Before I'll answer your question can we sit on the table there for us to keep talking while relaxing together with a nice coffee" he implied

"Sure. Let's Go" I answered him and walking through out the table

When we get there, I didn't notice he go through another direction but I don't mind. After a few minutes ago, he's back while holding a tray with two coffee and sandwich.

"Sorry, I didn't tell you I ordered breakfast for us" he said while smiling

"Thank you, but you don't need to do this. I can manage" I said

"Oh no. I've treat you as well as I insist this. Please just accept, that's all I've been appreciated so much" he announced 

"Ok, thank you again. Next time, my treat" I speak out before sipping my drink.


"Great, as you said ah NEXT TIME. I'll expect to be happen. Now, for your question awhile ago, I'm here to have a short vacation at the same time myi i parents are here in Italy." he told me 

"Oh I see, but what's your parents doing here? And your alone now?" I asked him again

"We have properties here. My father is a half American and half Italian but my mother is a pure Italian. Therefore, they were here while me I'm just roaming around to know myself having a little brea from work" he stated

"You mean, you're not a fully American. But, why are you staying there if you are more Italian blood?" 

"He decided I've manage the company in NYC while him and mom will manage the business here in Italy. Another questione please" he stated while laughing

"Don't be silly, I'm really confused why on earth we met here. I mean it's too far from NYC" I said giggled.

"I think fate meant us to meet again. However, we need to know more each other" he stated seriously.

I don't know how to response on what he said. Something deep inside me feel different how the way he talked.

"Right..." the only word I said out then I paused shortly before to continue, "Lastly, why do you called me RIRI instead of Reece or Riley even my last name?"

He chuckled hard before able to answer, "I'm sorry, I'm just really glad you asking me now. You know, how long I've been waiting for you to ask me about that matter...I'm just calling you out 'RI-RI' because of your name"

"Huh? What about my name?" I asked him with my brow raised.

"Don't you get it.. Your name is REE-ce RI-ley thus for short REE-RI/RI-RI!" he laughed again

"Yeah, I didn't catch up easily. My brain has a little cockiness on what happened on me few days ago" I said 

"What happened to you???" he asked me with strong tone

"Never mind. When I'm ready, I'll share it with you. But wait, I've noticed you didn't have any companion" I told him

"As I said lately if you forgot, I'm all alone and why on earth you think I'm with someone else"

"Well, according to news where ever you go they'll find out you're having different woman with arms as well as in your bed" I'm kidding around but a little bit curious about him

"Oh no, dontyo say you're believing in that kind of fake news. Gosh Riri I thought you are really smart but why are you believing on it" he said while brushing up his hair

"Yes, if I didn't saw any kind of picture in internet I'll never gonna believed in the news." I said 

"Ok, fine. I've admitted few years ago I am a manwhore, arrogant, etc. I want ever single woman would dying for my attention but after I realized I'm not happy in that way I stopped it immediately. Now, I'm not good like a common man because still I'm arrogant, jerk, bastard or whatever you want to call me but one thing I'm so sure...being manwhore was out of my lifestyle." he stated after pinching the bridge of his nose

"For the heaven sake. Don't be so over defended yourself, it's just only me nothing important to your life. You must stop for being ridiculuos." I said while patting his arm like how to comport a friend.

"Nah uh! Don't ever say that. Anyways, I think you need to do on your real purpose here and I have a little matter also to do." he smiling while take out himself from the sit.

"Alright then. Thank you so much. I'm really glad to know you more at the same time to meet you again." I said while smile geniunely.

"Like I said awhile ago. Hmp Riri, if you don't mind can I have your phone number? I mean, look if you need something I can help you another thing it is important you know someone here." He stated while scratching the back of his head.

"Good idea. At least I'm not alone with this kinda place far away from home" I stated while giving him my credit card.

"Nice. So, see you around...Before I forgot, I'm looking for the next time you talked about earlier" he said moving away from me

"I know that. I've my words. Seeya. Bye" I told him before waving my hand and he smiled at me then waved his hand to say "bye"

After he gone by, I left sitting alone then my mind floating on how our conversation goes through. Even in my dreams, I can't imagine there's a time come around, we have a chance to know each other in a better way looks like more further. 

To be honest, I'm looking forward on it...

Reece Riley McFadden is a 24 years old independent woman, who is currently working in a luxury hotel as a manager for more than three years. Though, she has a huge secret avoid to fly into pieces, keeping herself not to tell other people surrounded by her.


Valerio Grand renowed as one of the most eligible bachelor in NYC. Though, he is 27 years old but a very workaholic man, a beast in business world. His father are very well known as "The Great Grand of New York", therefore like father like son. He is prominent billionaire for having a one night stand for every girls who are dying for his attention for the sake of money and wealth. In addition, his physical appearance like a living sexy greek god.


In an extraordinary way, the two paths across from a mistaken car. And it will conduct them more often to encounter each other. 

In the world full of ups and downs, could it be compatible for two different individuals? 

How does fate play a role in their lives?

 Why life is full of surprises?



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  ~Asia's POV~

  I chewed on some gum, my hands stuffed into my pockets as my mom and dad drove into a new town.  You know, I liked my home back in NYC.  It was peaceful, loud, and what I mostly knew.  Moving to a new house is one thing, MOVING TO A WHOLE NEW STATE IS ANOTHER.  "Are you excited about your new school?" My mom grinned as I shrugged- "Not really- I liked New York and my friends." I said- looking away.

  Glancing out the window, the streets had people walking around but not as crowded as back home.  I guess it's nice to know where I'm going.  

  I chuckled, arriving on the street of our new home.  I jumped out- "Asia- start grabbing boxes and moving them into the house." Dad said as I nodded, going to the moving truck.  I put my earbuds in, jamming out to music while moving boxes.

  After a while, we were almost down, and my phone stopped blasting music.  I checked, and it was dead- no worries.  My charger is in my bag- I shuffled through my bag... Seeing nothing. "Or not..." goddamn it- "Mom, I lost my charger. And phone is dead- can I go buy a new one?" 

  "Go ahead, come back soon." 

  I shrugged, heading through a town I didn't even know. Yes, I was probably lost- but I walk mindlessly everywhere and always end up finding my destination or run into a kidnapping.  Both are equally fine- I bumped into something.  STORE, BINGO!

  I ran in- rummaging the chargers until I found two for my phone. I bought them, walking out all excited.  "Ugh-" A familiar voice let out a groan.

  I turned, seeing a guy turn a corner.  I followed, hiding in the corner.  He sneezed, and I realized who it was.  I slipped on a smile- "Justin, see you soon."

  (I hope you all enjoyed this chapter- and I have a new book! It's less of a story but like a bit of a talk.  I want to discuss complex topics and help people- or give them closure that they aren't alone. Check it out- it's called "Talk with Me". Please check the synopsis of the book, and please be warned. Bye- till next chapter!<3)

/Intro/

 I fell in love with her smile because it was odd- her words were sweet, but she looked strange. Her smile would unwind once she was alone, her eyes narrowed in tiredness, her legs looked weak, her arms almost dropping her books, and her stomach growling out of hunger, but- around others, she played the part of a hero with a smile. She saved many, helped others, defended herself, and took care of everyone, no matter what. She acted one way but was another- everyone saw her as a perfect doll, but I only saw a broken girl giving a smile for everyone because it brightened their days- her smile made them happy, and it made her happy too.

He wasn't like regular people; he didn't push me aside- he kept me close. He wanted to hear me, see the real me, and that scared me. He was able to tell the truth, see what others didn't, fight for what he wanted or knew what was right, no matter what I did- he always saw the happiness... why was he ok with being rejected? Why was he ok with pushing me over the finish line? Why was he ok with losing? Why was he ok with anything I said? Why was he ok with me yelling at him? Why was he ok with me? Why did he want me?

*First Glance*

{|Warning: This story contains tough topics of suicide, abuse, mental illnesses, self-harm, s*xual talk, misleading ideas of romance, lgbtq, alcohol, drugs/overdosing, rape, trauma, etc. If you have a tough time with these topics- please stray away from this book. Rated PG +13.|}

Extra Information: I did not create the graphic used for this story- my best friend made it, @dani_tales4u designed it. (Check her out on Wattpad because she is a really good writer!:) *Sorry I can't link her profile- It won't let me.*

It is January 1st of 2019.  An inch of pure white snow covering the landscapes. Kevin Chow your average genius geek/nerd in NYC was walking to school. He has an IQ of 147 and has already skipped 5 grades. This was the senior year of High School and the very next year he will be attending college. 

Kevin walks through the halls of the Eleanor Roosevelt High School like a chameleon blending into the background. Even through this was a school for the gifted it was also very highly competitive. It was his first day back and he was still invisible. He was excellent in every single subject and everything came easy to him except sports and socializing.

When he first skipped through grades he was a phenomenon of the area and everyone knew and tried to talk to him, but as time pass he became just another kid. As for friends he had none. Most of the kids were 18 years old and he was just 13. The age gap was just too big.

"Hey Kevin did you finish the math homework from yesterday?" a six feet tall dirty blond hair boy asks with a posse behind him.

"Yeah Jason." Kevin answers quietly.

"You gonna let me copy or what?" Jason asks with a slight smirk.

Being a low EQ kid he couldn't read the smirk on Jason's face and thought it was just a smile, but due to his IQ he knows that Jason the jock was just talking to him because he needed someone to do his homework.

Kevin reaches into his neatly tidied bag and brought out the homework. "Yeah here you go."

"Thanks little bro," Jason said taking the homework from Kevin's hand. "Once I finish I'll give it back."

The bunch of Jason's friends were snickering in the background at how gullible Kevin was.

"For a genius he's pretty stupid," one of them whispered.

With his head down Kevin pretended not to hear as he headed towards homeroom. His teacher Mrs. Denzel was sitting in her chair grading school work. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw Kevin.

"Good morning Kevin," she greeted.

"Good morning Mrs. Denzel."

"How were your vacation?"

"I had a lot of fun. My dad came back from his business trip and we went to a resort in New Hampshire. My taught me how to snowboard and stuff." Kevin told her excitedly.

"Oh thats great. How did you do?"

"I never got pass the beginners area," Kevin told her. "But I will work hard and get better."

"Thats the spirit!"

Kevin took a seat in the front as Jason and the rest of the kid came flooding into the room for attendance.

Kevin looked around and saw that Jason was still copying his homework. It was a 25 comprehensive math problems that took him two to three hours to answer over the break. For Jason it would only take 15 minutes to copy.

The homeroom bell rang and it was time for first period. When they were in the hallway Kevin shyly walks up to Jason.

"Um uh Jason? Uh can I have my math homework back? I got math first class." Kevin asked.

"I'm not done with it yet. I'll give it back to you when I finish," Jason answers coldly.

"But um I have math um first period."

Jason had an annoyed look on his face as he said roughly, "I told you I'll give it back to you once I finish."

"But I'm gonna be late. Please I need it back."

"Let me finish first geeze. You're so naggy. No wonder nobody likes you here," Jason rolled his eyes.

"But."

"I'll give it back once we finish."

"Jason give Kevin back his homework!" a sweet and almost melodic voice said to Jason. It belonged to a dark brown hair girl. She had a beautiful face with an hourglass body that was just absolutely stunning.

"Katey whats up?"

"Jason stop being an ass and give Kevin his homework back." Kaitlyn whom Jason called Katey earlier.

"Thats what I'm doing. Kevin here is the best bro ever Katey. He wouldn't take it back till I finish. Right Kevin?" Jason urged.

"Nnnooo?" Kevin said weakly that it was barely audible.

"Kevin got class in a couple minutes. Just give back to him and do your own work."

"Alright, alright, alright. Little bro here you go," Jason said gently handing Kevin his homework back.

"Thank you," Kevin said in a whisper like voice.

Jason rolls his eyes, "alright catch ya later."

"Don't let him talk you around like that Kevin. If you need help call for me," Kaitlyn told Kevin.

"Thanks."

Kevin walked away really quickly as he enters into AP Calculus class. The rest of the day was pretty boring as he learned and received homework. The 2 o clock bell rang and it was time to go home.

Kevin went to his locker and put alway the books that he didn't have homework in. He also brought out books that he did have homework it. It turned out to be at least 10 pounds worth of books. 

"If I keep this up I might have the strongest back with the flimsiest hands," chucked Kevin to his own jokes.

As the kids passed by in the hall way Kevin just went with the flow as he walked home.

Shuffle! Shuffle shuffle shuffle!

On the way home Kevin suddenly felt someone grab him and stuff a bag over his head. He panicked and yelled, "Help! Who are you!" He struggled with all his might but it was all for nought. 

When they removed the bag he found that he was in the alley way and the most cliche scenario appeared before his very eyes. Kevin read too many books too not really what this scenario was.

Ah crap I'm gonna get beat up, Kevin thought to himself. 

Jason and his posse were standing in front of him cutting off his exit.

"Aren't you a brave little boy today," Jason sneered. "You thought Kaitlyn can protect you? I f*ck that b*tch like the ho she is."

For the first time Kevin fiercely  looked into Jason's eyes. If this was an anime this would be the moment the MC gets hyped up. "Take that back!"

"Oh this nerd likes her," Jason chuckles as his friends laugh like hyenas in the background.

"This ***** thinks he has a chance with her. This little ass ***** hasn't even hit puberty yet!" the friends in the background continued to laugh and insult Kevin.

"Take that back!"

"And what are you going to do about it? Nerd!" Jason continued to sneer.

"I report you to the police!"

The posse rolled their eyes. "***** Jason's dad own the police. You think your report makes a difference? Get that sh*t out of here."

"Dumbass."

"Hey when I got time I'll **** that ho in front of ya," Jason continued to tease viciously. "You probable like that don't you. I also heard your mom is ***** ho too. Maybe I'll play around her too."

"F*ck you!" Kevin roared but it sounded more like a squeak as he ran at Jason trying to punch him.

Jason saw this and jammed his fist into Kevin's face.

"Read the situation dumb f*ck. You think you can beat us with that tiny ass body. Fuck, you probable haven't even touch a girl before!"

Kevin got back up and tried to his Jason again. Only to be hit over, and over till he couldn't get back up.

"Don't forget my homework too or we'll revisit today again." Jason said as he left the alley.

Kevin laid there in the alley alone as he cried his heart out.

Waaah, wahhh, sniff, sniff.

He kept sobbing in the alley way as he became numbed to his pain in the freezing cold snow. That sadness, and fear eventually turned into anger but as he thought of the beating again a terrible fear swelled up inside him.

I'm a cower, Kevin thought himself as he kept crying. 

That day Kevin didn't go back home as he wondered the streets with his ten pound backpack. He didn't want his parents to see his bruises and black eye. He had enough money as he walked down a familiar alley way toward his favorite bookshop. It was a place he could go to relax and forget his problems. To dive into a book and forget himself. It was a place of escape.

As he walked he realized something. It was dark around him and it didn't seem familiar to him. The were fading in and out as it kept buzzing. There were no other stores except one store named The Merchant.

Kevin felt a little curious after earlier he didn't particularly care what happen to him. Part of him wanted to just be whizzed away. As he looked at the outside of the store store call The Merchant he noticed a bunch of details. In the window there were many mysterious objects he never seen before but the front looks pretty run down like its been around for ages.

Kevin opens the door and walks in.

Ding! Ding! Ding! Goes the bell.

The floor was made from oak wood with a thick poly finish. There was a glass counter with many strange object inside. In the room was also four animals. A jet black rave that looked like it absorbed all light. A green frog that had a cosmo skin pattern. A small bright pink pig laying in the corner sleep. Lastly there was a white rabbit being held by an extremely good looking asian male that looked like he was in his mid twenties. His brown eyes were reflecting the cosmo as he wore a white rave beak shape wizard hat whose shadow covered part of his face.  Furthermore he was wearing a white suit with a pocket watch dangling from his chest.

"Welcome to my store first customer. How can I help you," the mysterious man asks with a smile.

This is a story about The Merchant In The Alley as he meets and 'help' people solved their problems for a prices. The Merchant In the Alley runs on one motto for every action there is a reaction!

Next morning 
Arthur put his pajama on, he went down to watch TV. 
" Hello this is Tom Tucker from ABC. We recieved emergency news from New York station."
Bzzz*
Arthur raised his eyebrows.
" Hello, citizen of U.S.A I am Mandarin. We are here to bring justice to your nation."
Arthur frowned, he immediately turned off his TV. Arthur said with deep voice
" S.T.A.R what was that?"
A.I answered
" Undetected. Master all broadcasts in U.S have been attacked by unknown party."
Arthur tapped his table
" Terrorists. How annoying but I won't involve myself."
A.I
" Master shall I tell Skynet to deploy T series."
Arthur shakes his head
" No need. Super powers can't involve themselves unless it gets serious. I can't actively involve myself. Even S.H.I.E.L.D can't protect me."
S.T.A.R said with mechanical voice
" Master I recieved report about master Tony."
Arthur looked amused
" That guy what is he saying?"
S.T.A.R played Tony's video
" I am not afraid of them. If they want me, come to Stark mansion."
Arthur immediately gets up
" That fool."
Arthur called Alfred
" Alfred come here."
Alfred comes in
" What's wrong young master?"
Arthur looked serious 
" Alfred I need you to find about Mandarin. I think Tony is in danger. I have to go somewhere."
Alfred bowed
" I understand, sir."
Arthur opened his portal. He went to Kamar Taj to seek Ancient One's advice. Mordo was waiting in front of gate. Arthur sighed
" So teacher knew I was gonna be here."
Mordo smiled
" She is a Sorcerer supreme, you know."
Arthur went to Ancient One's room. Ancient One smiled
" I knew you would be here soon, Arthur."
Arthur bowed politely 
" Teacher, is Tony in danger?"
Ancient One points to mat
" Sit, have a cup of tea."
Arthur calmed down as he sat down. Ancient One answered
" You see Arthur, you are constantly getting stronger."
Arthur nodded
" I know."
Ancient One points to air
" But what if other avengers don't grow up?"
Arthur hesitated 
" They will lose their original direction easily and they can't protect earth."
Ancient One smiled
" Precisely. Current you is the strongest human in Avengers group however other humans in group aren't strong enough to carry your mantle.
Because you always carry their hope, not themselves."
Arthur nodded 
" So you want them to grow up."
Ancient One nodded
" You can't stay earth for a long time. You need to help other universes to build peace but without you current earth defenders can't save this planet. Because of this I need you to guarantee to not involve yourself in this battle except final scene."
Arthur gets up
" I understand teacher. I will follow your words."
Ancient One gives one book to Arthur 
" Arthur it seems you have found another way to strengthen your magic. This book records time power, I believe you can master it but you must not use other powers in the book."
Arthur takes the book 
" Thank you for your kindness, teacher. I won't disappoint you."
Ancient One gestures 
" Go back. I am too kind to you."
Arthur was embarrassed 
" I understand. I will go back now."
Arthur directly went back by using the portal. Ancient One sighed
" Oh Strange, it seems I have found myself a good disciple and good partner for you. Now then I should check other sanctions."
Back to NYC
Arthur looked to S.H.I.E.L.D headquarter building. 
" Hey handsome what are you doing here?"
Arthur looked back
" Nat you are here. I want to have a date with my lovely two fiancees."
Natasha gracefully walked toward him.
" How strange, you don't have a fever. You never asked to go out before."
Arthur dryly coughed
" Hey I am a man too."
Natasha nodded
" You are but you are a dense person. I wonder what happened to you today? Something good must be happened."
Arthur forced smile
" You are imagining things. What could happen to me."
Natasha sighed 
" I don't know, maybe you got bunch of beautiful girlfriends."
Arthur broke out with cold sweat. He remembers uncertain relationship in Runeterra. He cursed Natasha's instinct. 
" No, no. That is impossible, I met you yesterday."
Natasha raised her eyebrows 
" But I feel like we haven't met for a month."
Arthur immediately dodged this topic
" It is your imagination."

The watcher is a fanfic novel of fantasy type animation and movie



Elizabeth 

Mom was gone. By the time I came home, she was gone. Our housekeeper Sandra was a beautiful kind-hearted gentle woman in her mid forties. Aunt Rose interviewed a lot of people and has finally appointed her. I love Sandra. Now I've never talked to Sandra on an emotional level, you know those deep conversations that generally happen with people you trust, those. All I know is that she has a son, who's currently in 2nd grade and I know that he loves chocolate. So when I give the list of items I need, I always add extra chocolate and give it to her. I don't say anything, she says thank you and that's about it. Whenever I'm feeling low she makes my favorite dish, Mac and cheese or a white sauce pasta. She stands there while I eat waiting for me to open up but I don't. Instead I thank her and tell her that the dish is great and leave. When mom first met Sandra she didn't talk to her at all, it was clear that she hated her here. She simply ignored her in all the one week she stayed. So when I came to find Sandra looking like her dog died, the first thought I had in my mind was, does Sandra actually have a dog . She didn't say anything and I didn't either, I simply knew, I felt her absence like I always did. So I just nodded my head and sent Sandra home early. She seemed reluctant to go but I gave her my power lines: I'm used to it Sandra, go home.Sandra's fee and every other financial situation in the house is handled. By who? How? I have no idea. I've always had a credit card to buy the stuff I need but I never put it to good use. I mean I'm not really into fashion but I do have a specific sense of style. I was 15 when one of the luxury clothing stores in NYC sent our home their card along with few pieces from Gucci's latest fall collection. I always knew we were .. er, more than self sufficient. But I never knew the scale of it until I looked up T&C after Aunt Rose's first visit, the day my life changed , my goddamn birthday. T&C was a corporate giant. Huge. They're into anything & everything. I was blown away by the scale of it. But since mom and dad were divorced, does she still get money out of it? Money was always a topic of dilemma for me. I didn't how to deal with it or how much I really had in the first place. Another topic of dilemma was Michael Carter.I felt happy that professor Blair hasn't called me personally into his office after I impulsively submitted the stupid assignment. But today was shittier than my usual day and the reason was well , Michael Carter himself. First he shows up with his flushed face chewing on his lip like a toddler, second I realize that my dad has a better relationship with him than me; his own daughter and third he's as wierd as me. I mean , he told me that I was beautiful, I never expected that from him. The minute he said it he looked like someone kicked him in the balls , like he regretted saying it out loud. I'm used to people staring at me, checking me out, calling me all things from beautiful to a bitch. It's not a big deal to me, never was, never will. I have bigger issues at hand. Like communication, establishing meaningful relationships with people in my life aka my mom who's currently gone. I've never even stepped into her room, not once. Is she having a relapse, is that what this is? I should've talked to her sooner. Shit. Shit. Shit. Regret is creeping into my brain. Regrets are bad , no they're the worst. They mess up your head and mine is already messed up. If there's one thing that I've known in my whole 17 yrs of life, it's that the regret you have over something you haven't done is always and always more than the regret you have for having done something. Oh my god why didn't I do that always outweighs oh my god why did I do that. Always. That's what's happening to me currently. Why didn't I talk to her sooner, why didn't gather enough courage to talk, enough kindness to forgive her, enough empathy to understand what she was feeling. The what ifs started catching up soon. What if I've spoken to her , would she have stayed? What if i- 

My thoughts were interrupted by the bell. I've never ever heard that bell sound ever before because no one, absolutely no one visits this place. 

" It's open!" I yelled. 

" Oh my god Liz how many times did I tell you to lock the door!?" 

" Firstly nobody ever visits and secondly I'm not used to it" 

" Don't give me pathetic excuses young lady , you are locking your door next time, understand" 

" Yeah yeah whatever" I roll my eyes 

" No tell me you understand right now" Aunt Rose had her hands on her hips and the serious look on her face only made me laugh. 

" Of course I understand, I'm gonna lock it next time , okay? " 

"That's better " she walked towards the couch and sat right next to me 

" Do you want anything, to eat or drink?" 

" Don't treat me like a guest honey and I just drank coffee, where's Sandra by the way?" 

" I sent her home early" 

" And Why's that!?" 

" I just needed some time alone, to process things" I let out a sigh 

" Hmm, did she tell Sandra anything, before she left or- 

" No, no information, she just left" 

" Are you okay, how are you feeling?" 

" I um, is she relapsing, is that what this is?" 

" Liz, honey , you should know some things" oh no. Not liking where this is going. 

" Honey your mother never went to rehab" 

" What? How is that even possible, everyone said, you said- 

" She just left this place, this place , that's her biggest trigger, she just left this place" 

" But I would've gone along with her, I would've, we would've relocated, done something-" 

" It's not your choice honey , and it's definitely not your fault" 

" When did you talk to her? How do you know all these things, how long have you known?" I wanted to know. For the first time, Aunt Rose looked guilty. 

" I never wanted to keep this from you- 

"How long?" 

" After the first month" after the first month, Jesus. So much for wanting the truth.I suddenly remember Oscar Wilde's quote " The truth is never pure and rarely simple". Figures.I raised my head toward the ceiling and closed my eyes. Deep breaths 

" Look, she thought some time away would help her but looks like it didn't." 

I didn't say anything because I don't feel anything. 

" She called from a local number and we talked, she didn't want you to know and it was never my place to say" 

I get where she's coming from. 

" Listen there are certain things I want you to know, so pay attention okay" 

I just nodded in response 

" I know you have a lot of questions regarding everything in your life and I want you to know that I'm gonna be there to help you with anything and everything, anytime okay." 

I just nodded so she kept going. 

" Nobody knew she was absent in your life honey, nobody, not me, not your dad" 

The mention of my father piqued my interest so I turned to look at her. 

" Your father always kept in touch with us, after Robert died." 

"Why are telling me about my father now, did Michael tell you all this" 

" What Michael? Did he say anything about your dad?" Aunt Rose looked shocked. So Michael did keep his mouth shut. That's good. This is how it's gonna be then. Everything that happens between me and him is gonna stay between me and him. Wow. I like the guy now. 

" No, I don't know what I'm talking about, please continue" 

" Last year, at the hospital, that's when your dad knew about any of this. That's when I knew about any of this" 

" Is he handling my finances?" 

" No! What do you know about your finances?" 

"Um, nothing-" Aunt Rose looked surprised and disappointed with my revelation. Surprised that I didn't know anything and disappointed in my mother I guess. 

" Okay let's start with this, the apartment complex you are living in, you own it" Explains why we live in the penthouse.Ohh dear lord how did I not know this. 

" When you mean you- 

" It's your mother's, some of the property is in your name, some in hers, mostly it's in your name." 

She let out a sigh before she continued 

" You own almost all the luxury clothing stores&,boutiques here in NYC and major stocks in many many million dollar companies" 

" Like what!?" 

" Apple? T&C?" 

" What's the deal with T&C? Now that they're divorced- 

" Honey, your mother is a very successful business woman. Money will come knocking on your doors even without any work on her part" 

" Were mom's parents rich?" 

" They were, your mom is from Nashville, your grand parents used to live there" 

" Where are they now,?" 

" They died honey" her voice was barely a whisper now. 

" Both of them?" 

" Both of them" 

" How? Why?" 

" Your grandparents owned most of Nashville, they had their own brewery and distillery. Your grandfather was an alcoholic, he um, used to be abuse your grandmother a lot." 

The thing about addiction, it runs in families. The first sentences of the article I read on the internet flashed in my mind. 

"My mom was a victim of abuse?" 

" No, it was your grandmother , he never did anything to your mom" 

I think I'm just stunned to hear all this 

" Your mother always wanted to protect your grandma, she wanted to get a degree, earn enough and take her away. But- 

"But what happened" 

" Your grandmother died when we were in our final year of college. It was a heart attack. Your grandparents had your mother late in their life. And shortly afterward your grandfather also passed away. Your mother, she was always unhappy as a child, we were neighbors back in Nashville, I've never once seen her smiling. The only time I've seen her smile was when she was with your dad. That was when she was the happiest. After their divorce things changed, she changed. She never wanted any of this to happen to you Liz, she wanted to keep you away from her demons, she didn't want to uproot you, she wanted you to have a good life , a happy life" 

I didn't know what to say, looks like history was repeating itself because look at me, I was exactly how mom was. Unhappy. 

" Was my father a good man Aunt Rose?" 

" He was,he still is, marriage is not always hearts and roses honey, it's work. It requires love , trust and most importantly time. After Robert died, Tony was handling the company on his own. Everything they built from scratch, from their blood sweat and tears, their empire, it was on the verge of collapse at that time. Your father didn't handle it well. He didn't give your mother the time that she needed , can't blame him but he shouldn't have cheated on her. It was a mistake. Your father, he was your mother's entire world. The only person she loved besides her mother. She couldn't take it. It devastated her. I'm not defending any of them Elizabeth, I'm just telling you the truth, which I should've , long ago" 

" It's okay Aunt Rose, it's okay, I probably wouldn't have handled it earlier" 

" Well how are you handling it now? How does all of this make you feel" 

" The truth is, I don't feel anything,I dont know when it started but off late I don't.. I don't really feel much, it's either rage or I'm numb. I , I don't know if that's good thing" 

" Oh Liz, it's the emotions that make us human, don't lose them, hold onto them" 

" How did you cope up ? With Uncle Roberts death?" I've always wanted to ask her this. 

" It was very tough in the beginning especially staying in the same city and the same place we call home. I have memories of him all over NYC right from when we met in college. So we relocated to Washington to live with my parents. It was tough for Michael but needed the change, he just didn't understand why at that time but he trusted me. Robert was an orphan so growing up there were a lot of foster parents. So he always wanted Michael to have the stability that he didn't have growing up. To call a place home and to actually stay in it. He wasn't close with his grandparents but I was very attached to my mom and dad. So to answer your question, I fell in love , that's how i coped" 

" With,?" 

" With life Elizabeth, with life. We don't realize it but life is very short Elizabeth. Very short. Death is what gives life meaning,to know our days are numbered. We have to be grateful for everything we are experiencing because not everyone is blessed the way we are. Think about it, there are hundreds and thousands of people all over the world going through poverty, misery, debilitating illnesses, lack of opportunity, abuse and they are still moving forward, moving on , with a strong face and a brave heart. God blessed you with many things Liz, money, opportunity, beauty, surely you do know that." 

That made me laugh. 

" Do you believe in God Elizabeth?" 

" I don't know, I've never thought much about it. Do you? " 

" I never did until the day Michael was born. My parents were very religious but somehow I never trusted or believed in God growing up. Robert and I , we were trying for a baby even before we were married. We wanted to create something of our own, something that was a proof our love , a child. But I didn't conceive for a long time. I was so disappointed. One day on my way to the college I crossed our city Church. I heard the church bell and a bus passed right past me. It had the words hold on, written at the back. It was as if God was giving me a sign. Seems ridiculous I know but I believed in it.So after that we stopped trying. We got married later on in life. One year after my marriage I was once again passing through the same street , I heard the sound of the church bell and another bus went right past me. It said Its time. Will you believe me when I say that was the day we knew we had Michael." 

" No shit. Wow" 

" Haha, I know. It's the faith that matters Liz, have faith, in something,anything. Only faith and gratitude have the power to transform us.They will ground you, empower you , liberate you. You need them in your life." 

" I'll definitely think about this." 

" They say Joy is the second thing that brings you closer to God" 

" What's the first?" 

" It's love my dear, have you ever been in love?" 

" No, never." 

" Have you liked someone before?" 

Great now we are venturing into boy talk 

" Um no," 

" Oh my god you've never kissed a boy in your entire life?" 

" God no, what? No , I've done everything with boys" 

" What do you mean done everything?" She was looking at with... fury? 

" Never mind , can we just leave this- 

" Elizabeth Mary Taylor, tell me everything, right now" oh now she's definitely furious. 

" Geez , god, this is awkward. I've kissed a few guys, made out with two, did other things with one and had sex with one." 

Aunt Rose was silent for a complete minute. 60 seconds , I counted, it was the most awkward 60 seconds of my entire life. 

" Did you use protection? And what do you mean by other things?" 

" Yes we did, we even checked my cycle and by other things I mean.. a hand job?" Oh god kill me right now. 

" Oh my god , Elizabeth, I can't believe this! where was this at ? at the back of an alley?" 

" Oh my god, how did you know that!" 

" Seriously Elizabeth, tell me about other things, booze , drugs, - 

" God no, no drugs, I hate drugs, " 

" What about booze, " 

" I drank once, before I had sex for the first and only time" 

" That's it! We're gonna get a doctor's appointment." She started looking for her phone in her purse. 

" What ! Wait? Now, no, what's that for?" 

" And you're gonna stay with me for now on." 

" Hold on wait! What!? No, Aunt Rose , calm down. " 

" You need supervision Elizabeth, you're not an adult, not yet!" 

" I know. Besides I've managing pretty well until now" 

" I can see that" 

" Okay will you listen to me. " She looked at me and I went on 

"everything started to spiral down after I found out about mom. Okay. Before that everything was fine. And what do you mean by staying with you. I'm not gonna move into your place especially when you have a teenage son who happens to be my classmate." 

" That's the last thing I care about. You know that." 

" Ughh come-on, this is my space , this is where I feel most comfortable, something I call home even with an absent mother. I love this place." I did love this place.She stopped talking so I continued. 

" I promise not to be reckless okay! After knowing all this... I don't want to end up like my mom okayy. I just never understood why I was alive," 

Aunt rose gasped at my last sentence. 

" Honey, are you - since when , why didn't you- 

" Relax , I don't think I'm depressed but I do get bouts of depression from time to time. I didn't know what I was doing but I'm gonna figure it out okay" 

" Liz, honey, you know you will always have me right, God I wish I can do more, - 

" Please, the little semblance of normalcy I have in my life is because you. I know it's gonna be okay because I know you are here" Aunt Rose was holding back tears. So I took her hand in mine and gave it a gentle squeeze. 

She pulled me tight in a hug and held me for a long time. Yeah, everything's gonna be just alright with her by my side.

Meet Elizabeth Taylor & Michael Carter, children of the founders of T&C enterprises , a multi million dollar company.
Elizabeth Taylor is a confused teenager who thinks she's incapable of love since she got none from her parents.
Michael Carter is a shy boy whose knows exactly what he wants from his life, to fill in his late father's shoes.
Yet their paths never cross each other for 17 years.
Elizabeth's life turns upside down after she discovers the truth about her absent mother's life on the day she turns 16, on the day she first meets her mother's best friend, Rose. Rose is exactly what Elizabeth needs in her life, a mother figure but what will happen when she realises that Rose is actually Rose Carter, Michael Carter's mother? 
Follow the journey of Elizabeth and Michael over a period of ten years, through teenage and adulthood, through sorrow and hope, through heartbreak and love.

A/N: Must have said before- this book is actually resides over a fantasy land which is also like a mirror world of Earth. The place's name is Asarnia. :)

•

Roman's Point of View•

The weather is sunny, birds chirping in the background, I am wearing a plain black T'shirt and track pants, I got a bag in my hand, after giving Clarice back I will head to Azazel's given place directly. 

I looked at Clarice who was looking at the factory, she was looking worried and nervous. She was wearing her old dirty dress. We were standing behind a big Banian tree.

I was just going to take out my phone to call her guardian as they are five minutes late, when a black Chevrolet Corvette pulled up. A guy around the age of sixty come out wearing a reefer coat, black combat boots and a Derby hat. He kept a box on the staircase of the factory and left with his car. Soon after her guardian called me, I picked it up.

"The box is for you, open it." A man told and cut the call. 

I opened went towards the box, Clarice also followed me,"Who is the caller?" She asked, I ignored. I opened the box cautiously and read that. 

Kidnapper,

I want to talk with you about the issue of my grand daughter Clarice Esmeralda Russo; who is the heiress of Russo Industries, I think you have already guessed how much price she holds in the market, I am giving you the guarantee if you sell her you will get more money than I can. And don't expect me to come for her and don't worry no one will come after you, I will manage this side. 

- 
Mr. Smith. 

I looked at Clarice who was looking at me with squinted eyes and wrinkled forehead, she is confused. I crumbled the paper, "Your Grandfather wants me to sell you." 

"Where?" She asked naively. 

I took a deep breath, and gave the paper to Clarice. I starred at the road, I hold her hand,"Looks like you are not going home." 

"Where I am going?" She asked. 

"With me."

•

Growing up in NYC taught me one thing- you either live in a pack or die alone. My life is dependent on Azazel, and Clarice is no less than a barden, Azazel will probably sell her to another territory, but I can't let him do that, not I can arrange money, I have to make a plan. Living with her for thirty hours taught me that she is just a deer among the wild forest of Lions and Tigers. We were arguing about the cosmos and Earth. 

She can't believe that there is another planet just like Asarnia. She asked me if there is any human, I told her yes, I also told her that they also have NYC, they also have Italy, they also have Russia and they also have Philippines. But still there is a huge difference between Asarnians and the humans of Earth. 

We are currently in a subway, going to 7 Sano (translation- 'Snake' in noble Asranian) club. Azazel will nr waiting for us there, the train holted and the station lady anounced, that we have reached the Arryn station, 7 Sano club is just four kilometres away from station so we have to take a local bus which will stop just infront of the club. I woke Clarice up. She couldn't help herself but fall asleep, she is really exhausted and tired by today's journey, she is crazy, because when I told her that her family doesn't want her she was happy. 

We walk out of the train, then the station. She looks really sleepy by the way she is resting her head on my arms and walking slowly and of course her yawnings, which made me yawn too but I can't sleep, if I sleep I will put her life in danger, I have to keep her safe and then I will sleep. 

We took the bus, there was only one seat vacant I told her to seat but she insisted saying,"I am not a old woman,I don't need to seat." Sometimes she is really stubborn.

"Can we continue our chat about the cosmos?" She asked smiling widely and expectedly. 

"What do you want to know?" 

"How do you know all this about the universe?" She asked. 

I sighed,"I just like Earth, and want to go there someday," I scoffed,"That day will never come, so I just gain knowledge about Earth by reading books and watching videos."

"What God do they follow?" She asked. 

"They have many gods, Jesus, Allah, Shiv, Buddha etc," 

"But we also have them." She stated. 

"Yes we do, but we also beleive in nature god, like I am from moon nature you are from night nature, Azazel... He told he was also from night nature some are from light nature or forest nature but they don't have anything like that." I replied. 

"They are not from any clan?"

"No." 

We chose to keep silence, until she broke it by asking another question,"Do they have any other creatures besides Humans, animals, sirens and Vampires?" 

"No. They don't even have Sirens and Vampires." 

"What?! Why?!" She exclaimed. 

"Do you know, that they haven't discovered, 80% of water which we did 40% maybe in their oceans there is many creatures that we don't have." I told. 

"Like a megalodon?" 

The bus stopped indicating that we have arrived, I grabbed her hand walk out of the bus. 

"Do you know what's scary than a megalodon?" I asked, while looking at the club which is just infront of me. 

"What?" 

I looked down at her and smiled sadly,"Angry Azazel."




Clarice, a grand daughter of the famous billionaire, and the daughter of the most known mafia in NYC, Lorenzo Russo. unknown of her real identity she was living her life with her abusive grand parents. Delilah is an 17 years old but unfortunately acts like 5 years old, reason is still unknown, what happen when she gets kidnapped?

Roman, an orphan who only know that her mother left her in the orphanage and her name is Claudia. Roman a typical example of bad boy, runs away from his orphanage, but doesn't gets a perfect job to earn money, getting forced by a Vampire he had no option than kidnapping a weird teenager— Clarice.

__

"If you want your granddaughter back then bring $2000" in a low tone Roman said in the phone, but before he could get any answer from the other line he got hitted by a smack.

"what the heck?!" 

"They are more rich than you ever thought, you idiot! make it $3000 or more!" said Clarice.

A/N: Chapter names are boring I know. I'm not too focused on those right now. 
I'm also going to try a different writing style? See how it goes and which one works better for this story.

As the sun began to rise Nyc grew more worried for his new pupil. She wouldn't wake up, and he knew she was stuck in the depths of her mind, hiding from the cold reality she now faces. 

He tried to coax her into coming back but he truly didn't know if his voice reached her. He's just grateful that her wolf grew tired and is now asleep with a full stomach of deer meat; which gave her time to still come back. He really didn't want to kill her, but if she let her wolf take control he'd have no choice.

Nyc waited patiently, observing her beast form. Her fur was a vanilla blonde color, unnatural for a lycan but not impossible. She was a great deal smaller than his beast, and unlike him her skin wasn't covered in scars. Her nose was a faint pink and she had a short muzzle but those were common female lycan traits. 

What really got to Nyc about her was not her physical appearance though, in either form. Granted he found her attractive but what really hit him was her intoxicating scent. It violated his nostrils but he couldn't get enough of it. It brought weird feelings to rise within him, but the only one he recognized was arousal. His wolf desired to mount her but he fought off his wolfs urges.

Nyc reclined into his thoughts and didn't notice when Rays eyes began to flutter open. 

Feeling disoriented Ray tried her best to focus on her surroundings, however she was overwhelmed with many scents and noises. She could hear many bugs scurrying around her and in trees, or in the ground beneath her, she could also smell the thick scent of dirt and grass, or the Breathing of a rabbit sleeping peacefully in its den. When she opened her eyes, everything came to her in blue, purple, gray and black and slight hints of a teal green. But she could see things that were far and would normally be blurry. 

The attack on her senses hurt her head she quickly stood up, hearing an animalistic whimper escape her mouth.

Nyc was startled out of his thoughts as she suddenly moved, he sensed her panic and called out to her.

"Ray, calm down, I'm right here and you're still in your lycan form."

Her ears twitched as he spoke and she turned her head to face him, she towered over him in this form. She tilted her head and stared at him, her eyes wide glowing a bright forest green. She let out another whimper as response to Nyc, unable to actually speak to him.

"You need to calm down if you wsnt to change back. I'm sure the increase in your senses are overwhelming but you gotta shut that out, focus on calming down..." Nyc spoke to her softly and gently, keeping eye contact as he spoke to help her relax.

Eventually he watched her breathing slow to a normal pace and she looked at him questioningly.

"Alright now focus and think of your other form, imagine changing into that form, your bones, muscle and flesh melding back into it original place..."

She did as he instructed and within minutes she stood before him naked and covered in dry blood.

She opened her eyes, and upon realizing she was nude, she quickly covered her breasts and mound. 

"Uhm, why am I covered in blood? And where is that robe?" She raised her brows expectantly at him concern visible I'm her eyes.

Nyc handed her the robe and turned around so she could slip it on as well as amswer her question, "the blood is from deer. Always remember that you  need to hunt regularly to feed your lycan half. If you don't, you will have a painfully forced shift so it can feed itself."

Ray got herself covered as she listened and gave a simple "oh... Good to know. Can we leave the woods now?"

Nyc tunred to face her, "yes. Follow me."

The walk was silent at first. Nyc wanting to give her time to think. But once they got back to his junk car and started off the road to what they would both be calling home he decided to question her.

"How are you feeling physically right now?"

Ray was silent for a moment, taking a mental observation of her body, "I feel fine... But my head hurts. The noises and the smells are overwhelming. And I'm not used to being able to see things this clear."

Nyc nodded as she spoke, "well..." He said when she finished, "you'll have to get used to it. As a lycan you're abilities advance a bit. But your senses are probably gonne be the most noticeable. But your stamina, strength and endurance have all also taken a drastic advance. As well as you're hunger and reflexes."

Ray listened carefully, understanding that Nyc was going teacher on her and informing her of her new self. 

"Also," he added "you can see spirits as well as traces of magical use."

"What do you mean 'magical use?'"

"Magic is obviously real, Ive mentioned that and you were used for it. But when someone uses magic it leaves a... Stain if you will. If the magic is used for dark intentions it leaves a thick gooey essence and smells putrid. But if the magic is used with good intentions, it has more of a watery essence and has a bittersweet scent."

Ray nodded her head but gave no response to Nyc and the rest of the drive was silent. 

About twenty minutes later Nyc pulled his car into the make shift driveway. Really his place was nothing more than a room, and was secluded from the nearby town, his driveway was nothing more than a dead lawn covered with weeds and dirt. 

Ray internally flinched at the sight of Nycs home. She missed her apartment, and wasn't used to such a sight. 

"Is this really where you live?" She asked turning to Nyc as he shut off his car.

"It's a hideout more than anything. My actual residence is no where near here."

Ray felt slightly relieved. Perhaps they wouldn't always be here and he'd take her to his actual home. For now she new she'd have to get used to it. Luckily she already knew the inside looked nicer then outside.

The two exited the car and went inside, "you can take a shower, there are already towels in the bathroom. I will take you to get clothes and other necessities later today. For now you can borrow a shirt of mine shorts. Tomorrow I will begin teaching you of what you are now and how to coexist with the wolf within you."

"Alright...thank you," Ray replied and Nyc reached into his nightstand and tossed some clothes to her. 

She easily caught them and quickly turned away into the bathroom closing and locking the door behind her.

Ray looked around the small room, the bath was a mix of a bathtub and shower with a plain black shower curtain pulled to the side. Beside the shower was the toilet, and it has a cupboard above it, and the sink had a cupboard beneath it as well as square mirror above it. There were two towel racks, one across from the toilet, the other across from the sink. The first one had two large white towels tge other was empty. 

Ray set her clothes on the counter around the sink and slipped out of her robe. 

She turned to face the mirror and stared at her reflection, she almost didnt recogniz herself. Nothing had changed on her appearance but she felt like the person staring back at her was not her.

But she was the same as always, only difference was that her pale blonde hair was a curly mess, and her eyes were a bit brighter in color and seemed to almost glow. She noticed also that her skin no longer contained any blemishes or scars. Not even a scar from when she was cut open or from when Nyc had bit her.

Must be a werewolf benefit to gain clear skin she thought to herself as she ran a hand through her hair to detangle some knots.

She still has some chub around her waist, stomach and thighs but that never bothered her. 

Ray stared at her reflection a little longer before she finally moved to turn on the shower, adjusting the waters temperature to her liking before hopping in it.

For a while she just stood there, watching the blood wash off her and drain away. Her mind was went completely blank as she stared off into space simply enjoying the water running over her body. Without much focus she began to wash out her hair and clean the dirt off her skin. 

When she was completely washed Ray noticed that she had been silently crying the whole time, her tears mixing with the water. She took a moment to calm down taking a few deep breaths. She didn't want to cry, she didn't want to feel anything. She also didn't want Nyc to notice. 

Once she felt relaxed enough she shut the water and stepped out of the shower, grabbing a towel she quickly dried herself off and got dressed.

With one last glance at her reflection, she shut off the bathroom light and exited into the room. 

Nyc was at his desk putting folders, notes, and sheets of paper into a trapper. He barely glanced at Ray but he knew she was there.

"What are you doing?" Ray asked her head tilted slightly.

She didn't care all that much. But she felt awkward when it was silent. 

"Packing shit."

"What for?"

"I am going to move us to a bigger hideout."

Ray liked the sound of that. This room being quiet small with only one bed and a leather loveseat. 

"Ray you can go ahead and rest. We will leave in a couple hours. I need to wait for my alliance to contact me and tell me if the other hideout is clear."

"Uhm. Okay..." Ray moved to the bed feeling awkward just from walking.

She laid down and covered herself with the soft covers but she didn't sleep. She wasn't tired.

Instead she lay there with her eyes closed and day dreamed about her old life. Her parents would be heartbroken to hear she was missing and that Miranda was dead. They'd already lost their son. Now their daughter?

And Mirandas family would be crushed... 

Ray hoped all of them would move on. Hopefully they'd find something to give them peace over the loss of their children. But Ray knew it'd be a long time before they healed. 

Ray changed her thoughts to her desire for revenge. She made scenarios in her head on how she'd hunt down the cult. Thinking of this made her feel better than thinking about her feelings and the life she no longer had. She wanted to shut that out, to forget it all. She didn't want to feel the pain and loss, she refused to fully except it. Rather she chose to ignore it and focus on her rage. 

Focusing solely on that made her feel numb insode and she liked it. She wanted to stay that way, to bottle everything up. 

Bottling things up was something shed always done, but now she didn't have Miranda to open the bottle and help her get through it. 

No now she has to keep it tightly closed. 

But how long before the bottle shattered and she was forced to feel and acknowledge everything she was ignoring? 

She chose to ignore that inevitable outcome as well.

"You're desire for revenge will only end you..." His eyes roamed my face, showing me pity, "And you will be yet another disappointment."

His words stung. But this was all I had now, and my anger and hatred for what happened to my friend and me was stronger than the feelings Nyc made me feel.

I bared my teeth at him and growled as I pushed him away, "Then so be it."
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Ray and her friend wake up to find themselves being used in a sacrificial ritual by a cult that worships the first Werewolf ever made. Lycaon.

But the cults plans go awry and Ray barely hanging on by a thread is offered a way to continue living as long as she accepts that she will become a beast of the night.

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