The Hybrid

Episode 8: Initiation

-Claire's POV-

So…let me just take it all in, I am Hybrid and if I recall what mom just said, I am fifty percent Wolf Alpha from the Blue Moon bloodline, which is of course because of my dad and fifty percent is from the Wizard Bloodline of the Great Merlin which makes me a powerful sorcerer because of my mom! This is insane…And my mom can see the future, so she knows what is about to happen?!?

As I am in deep thoughts, thinking about all the things I just heard from my mom. I didn’t notice that I was just staring at my laptop for about 5 mins still processing everything in my head. Almost forgot that Blake is still in the study with me also stunned with what he learned.

As I turned my eyes on Blake, I saw him looking at me. His narrowed eyes looking straight to my soul as if he is scanning me thoroughly while pressing his index finger to his cheek and propping chin. I waved my hands in front of him to get his attention, after a few seconds he slowly stretched his back, stand up, and finally opened his mouth to say something.

“I need food...” he said making his way out of the study

“Wait up, I will join you for breakfast!” I didn’t know why I said that as if nothing happened. I stand up on my chair and stretched my back. Bend down the study table to look for the pair of my slippers and hurriedly put it on…and then I froze…Slowly looked at Blake as he turns around to check if he heard it right with eyes now smiling at me, I glanced away and said, “if you like some company or course…”

-Blake's POV-

“Hurry up, pup!” I feel good, no…I feel great! That moment of silence and revelation is all we need to remove that big chunk of heavy feeling we probably have because of what is going on. I need to tame down Theo who is bursting with joy because he is ready to jump to Claire because she said she will join us. Well, of course, It’s not a breakfast date…she probably has some other things to discuss and don’t want to waste some time. I felt a sudden flare of joy that lifted my mood, it’s been a while…

As I walk past the living area to proceed to the dining, I felt that the mood is rather light today…the sun is shining bright that lightens up the mansion which is modern and stylish, it is welcoming from the open door to the wide hallway. The plants near the big glass window sway as the wind comes in to give a nice breeze inside. The white wall is paired with a crystal chandelier which is the center of the hallway. As you pass by it, a long polished wooden table that can accommodate at least 20 people is what you will see as you enter the dining area. 

I sat down on the chair at the left end side of the table facing Claire. She looks pumped out today, well…who wouldn’t right? After you learned you came from Merlin's bloodline! Didn’t noticed that I gently smiled knowing that our Alpha is indeed one of a kind. She is dominant but fragile at the same time, she can rip someone apart in a split second but still can be cute in her own way. She is stubborn, but she knows what she wants and when she is determined…well you really can’t do anything about it…

This made me relax for a bit knowing that we will not go into battle with witches without an ace on our side. Well, at least for now… I just want to enjoy this moment to just eat together with Claire…

-Claire's POV-

A loud burp made Claire close her eyes because of shame…

“Oops! Excuse me” I laughed out loud because of that looking at Blake who started to chuckle

“It’s been a while since I ate that much, probably because I know a part of me already, and you went back to us, Blake. I’m sorry for my actions last time, I know its not your fault and I felt bad after you left. Care to start over again?

-Blake's POV-

“I missed having this talk with you pup, and even if you don’t want me anywhere near you…I will always have your back” I can’t stop myself from smiling, feels surreal but I’m like born again. My wolf is pleased, and I can feel him jump for joy knowing that Claire and I are now back on good terms. Forgetting the past and we will work together to win this battle. I initially planned to stay away and just watch her from afar to ensure her safety. But this time, I probably won’t do that…I plan to win this battle…our battle with Olivia’s twin brother and my battle to Claire’s heart. I know Kurt will understand, after all these years that I separated myself because I can’t tolerate the pain of not getting my mate…I surpassed that. Now is a different story and this time, I will not let go of Claire.

As soon as we finished breakfast after discussing some plans about the attack, Claire excused herself to prepare for training with Julia. She wanted this to be a secret between the three of them. The last thing she wants to happen is for the enemy to know about her power. It makes a lot of sense so I nodded, I am sure she has something on her mind, and I know we will be able to overcome the danger that is yet to come.

-Julia's POV-

“Claire, I need you to focus and take a deep breath. Witchcraft isn’t just fun and games, perks like hexes and love spells can come with a price. Witchcraft can be good, but most use this for evil. And you honey… will use it as method of protection.” Julia said while she prepares the initiation for Claire.

Initiation is the rite that puts a Wizard, witch, sorcerer, or anyone of their kind on the path of making things official. This will initiate the opportunity for them to become in their highest form by bestowing knowledge and experience of their ancestors passing it to over to their next generation to ensure that their tradition and legend continues. Julia took an object, wrapped around a black cloth from the side of her side table near her bed, she slowly removed the cloth and it showed a century-old black pentacle which is used as an amulet or talisman. This type of object is often confused as a pentagram which is a symbol popular and often associated with satanic deeds. She started to whisper some spells that made her emit white orbs surrounding her body. Candles adjacent her and Claire flamed up…as she looks up to Claire.

“It’s time Claire, I want you to slowly remove your ring and focus your eyes on me. Repeat the words that I will say and whatever happens, you need to stand still inside the circled candles.”

-Claire's POV-

I nodded, never thought that I will be doing such things like this with my mom. I only read this type of rites in books, being involved in an actual initiation is a different story though.

“Cycles of the moon and works of the element of the earth, air, fire and water…with the power bestowed upon me from the bloodlines of the great merlin, I, Julia Clementine transfers my power to Claire Clementine Thomas, the Alpha of Blood Moon Pack, the descendant of Merlin, handpicked by the moon goddess to end rivalry of the wolves and wizards”

I closed my eyes and whispered, “I Claire Clementine Thomas, accepts wholeheartedly the transference of the power of Julia Clementine” and suddenly I felt excruciating pain all over my body…I shapeshifted to my wolf form, then back to my human form for about three times and then my eyes turned purple and smoke-like aura emits from my body. It’s burning me down to my soul, this is more painful than I thought…I’m having a hard time breathing…I feel suffocated…As I grasped my neck with both of my hands and liquids fell down from the corner of my eyes, I froze.

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My world stopped…but now I can breathe a lot better. The bamboo-brown forest was a paradise, you can see the aged trees with narrow branches. I looked up and saw the moon in the sky, the stars are like snowflakes as they were sprinkled in the dark sky. I can smell the woody incense which came from snapping branches crashing to the forest floor, rotting silently.  Then…there’s mother, I smiled as I approach her. She is wearing a white dress that looks great on her, my mom is already sixty years old but she’s still as gorgeous as ever.  She smiled back at me and hugged me tight, feels like I’m a child once again, who just wanted to be cradled and hugged by my mom. It felt good to know that she is always there for me…

My mom called my name, so I looked at her in the eyes… but then I went back to my position having my ears close to her heart while I lean and wrapped my arms around her.

“Claire, my mission is done. I want you to fight for what you believe is right and trust your guts. Stay strong honey, I love you” She kissed me on my forehead, and then I couldn’t feel her anymore… I opened my eyes and she is gone…

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I can feel that my throat and mouth are so dry that I coughed hard which made me opened my eyes and look around to see where I am. My vision is a little bit disfigured so I closed my eyes again and opened it slowly until I can see it clearly.  I can still feel the numbness of my legs as I tried to slowly sit and lean on the wall… I recalled that I did shapeshift multiple times after the initiation, so the numbness totally makes sense. The ring that mom gave to me is now broken into pieces as the spell is no longer needed. Finally, I was able to stand up after a few minutes and searched for mom. When I called her name, there was no response, so I left her room to check if she went out while I was still laying on the floor earlier.” She probably got bored waiting for me to be conscious …” I checked as I went down the stairs to look for her.