The Fate of the Unknown

Chapter 47: Caitlyn’s transformation

I still feel on edge from that class... The evil version of myself was absolutely terrifying. I can’t turn into her. I just can’t.

I make it back downstairs and see everyone gathered waiting for me. I feel the vibes change as they heard me coming. GREAT! A day about Caitlyn has now turned into being worried about me!

The group consists of my dad, Isabella, Caitlyn, Maverick, and Gentri. Maverick and Gentri aren’t coming directly with us. They are just going to be on patrol. Just to be safe.

The 4 of us get into the suv and drive off. My mind wouldn’t stop racing. How can everything be in my control? Why me? Why not someone else? And that evil thing is one of the ways my future can go? I’m so screwed!

Caitlyn grabs my hand, “Lex, please stop. Just breathe and relax. Let’s just focus on this little evening we are going to have together as a family. I get your nerves, I understand your questions. I really do. But there is a reason for it all. Clearly there is something in you that the moon goddess saw and knew. She just knew. You are one of the most pure heart hearted people I have ever met. I can’t imagine you turning evil. We will all work with you to help you. Between just helping you grow and just helping you stay pure. But for now. Let’s forget about any prophecy and transformations. Let’s go enjoy a family evening.. Just the 4 of us. This probably won’t happen again.” She’s right. She usually is.

I nod my head with tears in my eyes.

“So what is the plan?” I ask wiping the tears from my eyes.

“Well we have packed the ingredients to the meal Caitlyn has requested. I know you’ve been itching to cook, so we will allow that. Although, I do know about your pancake mess the other day...” He stops and laughs. “I was thinking we could take the paddle boat out and just enjoy the night together. Then we can go back to the house and get ready. I have a blanket that is for when Caitlyn turns back. As when you turn back you are nude. Most of us are comfortable with nudity, but the first few times for the newer wolves, they tend to feel embarrassed. I will turn as well so we can communicate and I thought we could take a run together Cate. Then when it’s time to turn back, I will go away. Isabella will be near if you need help guiding you to turn back. Alexis will have your blanket ready. Then we can all relax by the fire, and go to sleep. Does that sound ok?” He asks Caitlyn.

“I like it all.” Caitlyn nods and replies with tears.

I simply just nod.

We pull up to the cabin, get out, and unload.

Caitlyn apparently requested for steaks, baked potatoes, corn, and rolls. Which made me excited. I haven’t cooked in forever. While they unloaded everything else, I get started. I turn on music low on my phone and start everything. I had set the crutches aside and am just gliding around. Singing softly to myself and just enjoying this level of peace. After about an hour the food is done. Caitlyn sets the table with a huge smile. Dad and Isabella help carry everything I made to the table.

Dang.

“What’s wrong?” My dad asks. .

“Oh nothing. No big deal.” I shrug it off as I sit down.

He walks over to the cooler I didn’t see and pulls out a 2 liter of Pepsi. I start to smile so big.

“Missing this?” He asks messing with me. He pours Caitlyn and I a glass. Then pours some wine for him and Isabella.

Everyone has their plates full. Caitlyn is smiling ear to ear staring at her plate. She catches me looking and sticks her tongue out. Everyone starts eating. Both our dad and Isabella are amazed with my cooking skills.

“Wow! Who taught you to cook?” My dad asks.

“I did. I got bored and started watching cooking shows and reading cookbooks. I got tired of frozen food and canned food, not saying anything bad on our mom.. She worked a lot. It was what was easy. So I taught myself. I’ve found it to be relaxing and a good way to show love to those I care for.” I say and shrug.

“You are an amazing girl, you know that? This food is amazing! We may have to take you up on cooking for us once and awhile! DELICIOUS!” Isabella raves with a smile.

I feel so seen and loved. Making me feel warm all over.

They start to clear everything up. Caitlyn helps me wrap my cast. She used 3 times the amount I typically use. Making me laugh.

“Ready?” Our dad asks.

I laugh again and say “yep!”

We make it to the boat and all get in. Dad rowed it for us. I wanted to help but he said no. It was peaceful as we went along the pond. After about an hour we went back to shore.

He looks at his watch. “Ok it’s almost 1130. We need to start preparing.” He states and heads to the cabin. We are all ready and in place. Caitlyn has switched to one of our dad’s old tshirts. It was past her knees. Although it was cold out, she is not called as she is filled with adrenaline and nerves. He suggested the shirt since she would need to be naked or rip the clothes she is wearing. This way it’s an old tshirt that rips. Not anything of hers.

Soon a random gush of wind sweeps around us. The 3 of us back up. Far enough that we don’t get hurt but close enough for comfort and safety.

The night went from quiet to filled with her crying in such pain and agony while she turns. I began crying along with her. Her body twisted and turned and bent until after 5-10 minutes she had fully transformed. She is a beautiful! She is a beautiful yellow wolf with blue piercing eyes. She is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. She looks like the sun, especially as the moon reflected off of her fur. She looks at me and walks to me. Bowing her head so I can pet her. This was her way of showing me she is ok. Just then a giant wolf that looks similar to Caitlyn’s wolf except it has more of an off white with a yellow tint, came near her. They sniff each other, and run off.

Isabella walks over and put her arm around me. The gesture was nice and comforting. She then led me to the bench right near where we were standing, and we sat down.

“I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Even bad. Your dad was struggling, badly, before the two of you showed up. You two have helped bring him back to life. After the ceremony was done, he has had a bounce in his step and a light shinning from inside of him. I have never seen him so extremely happy. I am glad the two of you are here, despite the reason why. Your dad hasn’t shifted since the last war we had. His wolf has also been depressed. With you two here even his wolf has bounced back to life. Seeing the two of them together right now, I know this is part of the ‘why’. We will continue to help support you both on this journey.” She states as she watches my dad and Caitlyn’s wolves run around.

I feel shocked. I didn’t know any of this. Dad was struggling?

“They are coming back. We need to be ready.” She states as she helps me up.

I grab the blanket and walk back to the spot I was supposed to be. I look at my watch, 1am.

I see both of them, they are covered in mud and soaking wet. Our dad goes to the other side of the cabin to give Caitlyn privacy as she turns back. Watching her turn back made me hurt more than watching her turn into a wolf. At the beginning she started doing a howl/whine and that sound changed to a scream and cry as she turned back into a human. I quickly wrap her in the blanket. Giving her a hug as she cries in pain.

“How about I get a bath for you… I have my bath salts.” I ask. She nods with tears pouring down her face.

I fill the bath with the salts, bubbles, and hot water. Isabella and I help her get in. She screams in pain as the hot water hits her body. Eventually the screams turn to a sob. Eventually the sobbing turns into a whimper as her body begins to relax. I brush her hair off of her face and gently pulled it into a loose bun. I wash her face to help clear the mud. Isabella comes in with some pills and a mug of hot tea.

“I know you aren’t huge on tea, but trust me. These herbs and minerals help beyond the strength of anything else. And these pills will help too.” Isabella suggested.

Caitlyn slightly nods. Isabella assisted her in taking the pills, and then is holding the tea for her to drink.

She fell asleep in the tub. Clearly worn out.

My dad came in and helped wrap her in a robe and put her in bed. I decide to climb in the same bed with her, propping my foot up. I felt the need to be near her. To comfort both her and myself. That was hard for me to watch and hear, but harder for her to experience. I am glad we were both called out of school for her birthday. No way either of us would be able to make it. Once comfortable I grab her hand and drift off to sleep.