Whispers of revenge

Chapter four.

Chapter four.

“Minthie point of view”

“Happy Birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Nadia! Happy birth day to you!” I sang to my sister while giving her the chocolate cake I had baked for her yesterday afternoon. She took it in her hands with a big smile on her face. We were alone in our mini house. This days were the only ones we could celebrate and try to be as happy as when we were kids. She blow the candles and gave the cake to me. I placed it on the table and begin to cut some pieces for us. A heavy knock on the door scared me and I almost threw the cake on the floor. Passing the plate with the cake to my sister I cleaned my hands on my pants and opened the door only to find Francis and his dad behind it.

“God morning Minthie” Said Mendez. “We were near your room and decided to pass by to say hi to your sister.”

“Oh! Hi. Come in.” I replied as I let them go through the door. “We were about to eat cake.”

“That would be really nice. I have fancied a piece of cake for ages.” Exclaimed Francis while taking a sit in the table. His father followed his steps and sat that waiting for me to give them cake. With a fake smile I walked towards the table and cut more pieces and served them. They began to eat ignoring completely mi sister’s presence so I figure it out her birthday wasn´t the motive for the reunion.

“Minthie.”  Said Mendez bringing my attention back to them. “I´ve talked with my son and I have a proposition for you.” Mendez began to say. I peered at Francis and he has the biggest smile I have ever seen on his face. “What do you think in marrying him?” Questioned Mendez. A big what rose from my mouth as I stared at them both in disbelief.

“No. Sorry but no. Where comes this about? I don’t understand.” I mumbled. Francis smile fell a little bit but continued in his face.

“Well I have raised you like a daughter to me. I even gave you privileges no one has, don’t you think it´s time to pay me what I did for you all this years?”

I stood there, scanning them to see if this was some messed up joke. Even my sister took notice of the change in the room. I was so awkward with the situation created that I said the first thing that came to mi head.

“I promised my sister to walk with her today.” I lied. “If you two excuse us.” I said taking my sisters hand in mine and pushing her to the door. I didn´t let them talk again when I closed the door in their faces and ran thought the hallways with my sister. 

I brutally stopped running when my sister laugh caught my attention.  I began laughing with her. I could feel my face turning red from the embracement. It was the first time I saw her fully happy again and it almost brought me back to tears of joy. I hugged her tightly against my body. And mutter “I love you Nadia” in hear ear. Whishing she would say something but she just stud there, hugging me back.

“I have a surprise to you.” Whispered letting her go. “I hope you like it.”

Leading her to the back doors I wrote the code and the doors opened in front of us. A gasp came from my sisters’ mouth when she saw what used to be our world.

“Come with me! I have something to show you.” Pulling her out we walked to where I knew he was. She was hesitant about going into the forest at first but I was able to persuade her. I walked faster as I saw the clear. She let go of my hand when she saw the flowers and ran towards them as excited as a kid with new toys. Seeing her like this was the biggest present someone could give me. To witness her acting so natural brought me back to the past. When we used to play and have talks with no end. I misses the old days. But that would bring nothing to me now.

A distinctive noise called my attention just in time to see Kalon coming towards me. He pecked at my sister but she was too focused on the flower to notice him.

“Hi cutie” I muttered touching his big head. “I brought a friend with me today. This is Nadia, my sister.” Kalon sat next to me starring to my sister, as if he was evaluating her with his eyes.

My sister finally looked up and saw us standing there.  I first thought she would scream but she surprised me when she came running towards Kalon and hugged him. And what surprised me the most was hearing her voice saying “Dog!” It sounded husky, but I heard her clearly. She said her first words in years! My eyes instantly filled with tears. We spend some time playing with Kalon until we got tired. He was extremely happy today. My sister was sleeping on the flowers and I was laying my back on a tree with Kalon head on my lap.

I was petting his head when he stud up and stretched his legs. He looked at me and with steady steps he walked through the bushes. I didn´t paid attention until a man stud naked where the wolf used to be. A little scream came of my mouth and he raised his hands and gave me a -don't shout- sign.

“I can explain.” He shouted. His voice sounded gravelly, low and rough. “I swear that everything has an explanation. Just listen to me.” He implored. I was too much in shock to even answer. I had many questions in my head. Was he… was he the wolf? Oh my God. I ranted everything that happen to me to him. He must think I’m insane. Well I may be insane if this turns out to be part of my imagination. He stood there watching me. Waiting for me to do something. What gave me time to analyse him. His brown hair reached his shoulders in curls that shaped his face. He was tall. Really tall. He had a strong complex. Big arms that ended in narrow shoulders. But what took my breath away was his face. Oh dear God. He had stunning hazel eyes that shone like gold in the light. His face was shaped like and angel. It felt like I shouldn’t be watching him. Like I was committing a sin.

“I know this must be confusing” He stated.

“Yes it is!” I interrupted him.

“I can answer everything you want. But you have to come with me.” He replied.

“No! Are you out of your mind?! You were a f*****g wolf like one minute ago.” I shouted.

“I know! But you have to trust me! Here is not safe anymore” His voice sounding exasperated.

“What do you mean is not safe anymore?” I questioned while standing up.

“You would not understand now, but the others are planning to invade this place.” He explained.

“The others? What others are you talking about?” I asked with little patience.

“Remember the thing that attacked us the first time we saw each other?” He asked.

“Yeah, I remember.”

“Well that.” He said as it was too obvious. “We don´t have time. We have to go.”

“But what about the others? And how can you do that?” I asked annoyed.

“The others don´t matter. I can´t save them. But I can save you.” He said leaning his hands to me. “Please! Follow me. I can save you two.” I looked to his hand. And I was taken back when my sister talked next to me.

“We should listen to him. I have been hearing their voices everywhere.” She said calmly as she analysed me.

“You can talk.”

“I always could, I just chose not to.” She stated.

“This is too much. I´m going to throw up.” I said while I started walking in circles.

Kalon crossed his arms annoyed while he watched my rant. This was the last straw. My sister did talk and I spent all these years thinking that she was somehow ill.

“Look, can we do this in the way. We are short in time.” Kalon stated. I glanced him like he was the crazy one.

“I´m going nowhere.” I said standing to my feet. Determined to follow my words. My sister rolled her eyes at me.

“I’m done.” Kalon said walking my way. And taking my like a bag of potatoes and putting me up on his shoulders. A little scream left my mouth. And I began to punch his back with my fist.

“Get me of.” I grunted.

“You didn´t wanted to listen. Now you are coming with me you like it or not.” He stated while continuing to walk.

“Are you not going to help me?” I asked my sister.

“No. He is right we should leave. They are near.” She said looking everywhere with crazy eyes. Knowing I wasn´t going to win I leave my body limp. If he wants to carry me he will do all the job.

After some time I stared to fill sick. My head ached and I could feel my blood rushing to my scalp. We have been walking in silence for too long.

“I feel like I’m going to throw up.” My body instantly flew in the air and my feet touched the ground. The fast movement didn´t help my state, leaving me dizzier. I heard my sister laugh wile I stumbled. After I find my balance I ask the question if been formulating in my head.

“How are you so talkative? You spent years not saying a word and now you are like this.”

“Well… I haven’t had so much to say.” She responded.

“So you have been ignoring me all along?” I asked feeling angry. Kalon looked at us like we were out of our mind.

“Can we continue walking?” He requested.

“You don´t even start. This is k********g. You took me.” I said.

“I had to!” He shouted. “You weren’t listening.” I turned around not wanting to look at them. Finding out my sister could talk all this time made me feel angry and sad at the same time. It made me want to cry, I felt betrayed. I´ve suffering all this time alone. With no one to talk. There were no other kids in the metropolis so I grew up alone. Well there was Francis but he was just different than me. Turning around I glanced at them. Kalon was sniffing around, what was strange if you ask me. And Nadia was distracted with some plants as always. I had to people in front of me that now I did not trust. One a liar and the other a… shape shifter?

“What are you?” I asked looking towards Kalon. He looked at me, analysing my body as if he was thinking what to tell me. His eyes meet my gaze and I'm sure his eyes changed colour for a few seconds.

“A human. Just like you but with a kick.” He replied. “I can transform in to a wolf. I was part of an experiment that changed who I was.” A sad look took over his face. “I know you have questions and I’m going to answer them all but not here. It’s about to get dark and it's not safe to stay out at night.” I knew he was right so I didn’t fought back.

“Where are you taking us?” I asked.

“My house. We should go.” He walked my way and when he touched me I felt an electricity run through my body. I looked up and he had the same expression than me. My sister broke our moment saying we should go.  

We walked a little more and when it was almost night I saw a small wooden house. It was beautiful, it had a chimney and smoke was coming out of it.

“Here is where you live?” I asked amazed with the view.

“Yes. They know I live here so they stay away from here.” He said as he opened the front door for us to enter.

“They?” I questioned. “Who are they?”

“The other things that broke free with me. My brothers and sisters.” He said with a gloomy look on his face.

“Brothers and sisters? I don’t get it. There more like you out there?”

“Plenty.” He replied. He glanced at my sister who was watching the house with a curious look. “There´s a room for each of you, you can go and choose. I´ll be outside for the night. You will be safe here, just don´t go out.” He didn’t wait and went outside. My sister took his word and went looking for a room. I stayed in the living room watching the fire burn. Trying to analyse what had happened today. This all gave me a headache. Was he the same creature that killed my parents? Why is my sister so chill with this? Why I´m the only one freaking out?

I could hear howls and growls outside. A chill ran down my spine when I heard what sounded like a fight outside. I decided to take a look at the house. It was cosy and smelled nice, like pine and something citrus. There weren´t too much furniture, just the necessary. All was made of wood and they had a harsh look. Walking towards the hallway I saw there was a bathroom. It was clean and had all the necessities. There were two rooms, one where Nadia was already sleeping and the other was at the end of the hallway. It was big but somehow seemed comfortable. The bed was huge and soft. It had the same smell from the house but stronger. And as soon my head touched the pillows I zoomed out.  

I woke up when a lightning sounded outside the window. It was purring outside. The heavy drops hitting the window as they fall. A sound caught my attention. They looked like claws walking across the wood of the hallway floor. I sat at the bed the fastest I could and looked to the door just to see a familiar figure cross it. The big yellow eyes of Kalon meet mine as he entered the room and jumped in the bed.

"Hey!" I shouted. "Go to sleep somewhere else!" He looked at me with what looked like a frown and pushed me to make room for his body. "That is very rude of you." I said while sighing

Making more room for him I moved to the right facing the window. His head rested in my hips as he accommodated to sleep. His eyes closed and I could feel a familiar feeling hit me. This felt like home. Don’t wanting to think of it, I closed my eyes trying to sleep. The sound of the rain and Kalon fur making me feel warmer. I needed answers and I was getting them but for now I would stay there were i felt safe.