Silver Lake

Playtime

Steph is waiting by the wall with Wesley outside my classroom when I walk out. “Eva! Brian’s last class was canceled and he went home to help your dad. Wesley is taking us to your house.” Steph made a subtle swoon face. I’m not blind Wesley is very attractive and since getting his powers his muscles have doubled. He’s the strongest in the pack and everyone hates being his sparing partner.

“Ok well we better get going. I don’t want my mom to send the guardians out looking for me.”

Wesley laughed and said “she’s just excited for yours and Brian’s big night. Aren’t you excited to know what your power could be.”

“Honestly I have always assumed I’d get my moms power. Usually the woman get what their mothers have. It would useful to grow plants my new babies love to eat.” I said smiling “speaking of let’s get home so I can play with them a little.”

When we get to the jeep I go to get in first and hop in the back but Steph bumps me out of the way and winks as she goes in the backseat. I roll my eyes and get in the front. I don’t know why everyone is interested in my non existent love life today. I’ve always kept to myself and my animals or the pack’s animals. I take the horses from time to time and gather the chickens eggs when I can. I’m always told how I have a way with them.

“You know not everyone has gotten their mothers powers. There’s been a few girls that have gotten their fathers and become guardians over the years.”

“While I wouldn’t mind having extra strength to take Brian down my father has the rare power. I highly doubt I’ll receive his. I’m really ok with growing plants. It’s resourceful for the pack.”

Steph poked her head between us. “Ok but if you would just look at unrealistically what power would you want?”

I have that thought about it this way. A power that doesn’t exist is what I want. I would love to be able to communicate with animals like those movies. I’ve never told anyone this and don’t plan to. “I guess it would be pretty cool to control the elements. Make it snow whenever I want.”

Steph shuddered. “Ugh I forgot you love playing in the ice cold. I’m thinking you can make it nice and sunny whenever I need a good tan.”

I laugh at her. She knows I hate being hot and in the sun.

“Maybe that’s what you’ll get then. I think the moon goddess takes what we long for into consideration. She just mixes in what we need too.” Wesley gives me a warm smile. “I never told anyone but I hoped for my dad’s ability and a little extra strength with it. I wanted to be a fierce alpha for the pack one day.”

Wesley’s confession makes me wonder if I should confess mine. I’m convinced they’ll think it’s silly so I keep it to myself. “I’m glad she listened to you Wesley. You’re going to make a great alpha one day. I know your father is very proud of you. He speaks highly of you often.”

“I just want to make the pack feel safe.”

I smile at Wesley as we pull into the driveway. My dad and brother are carrying tables over to tents in the side yard. “I’m going to take a guess that my mother insisted on a party after the ceremony.”

Steph snickered. “It was supposed to be a surprise but I see she realized she couldn’t hide the tents and your dad would need setup help.”

“Ok well Steph we’re gonna drop our bags off quietly on the porch and go straight to the back. If I’m seen I’ll be put to work immediately.”

“I’ll help be a distraction and go help out.” Wesley was laughing as he got out of the car.”hey Brian need some help setting up?”

“Yes! There’s so many tables and my mom wants table cloths on them all.”

Steph and I bolt to the opposite side of the porch and leave out book bags on the steps. Walking to the back I check to make sure my mom isn’t back there before walking to the goats enclosure. “Oh my gosh! They’re so cute! Can we buy them pajamas like those videos you see? How cute would that be.”

“If you really want to. I don’t know how wrestling one into them will go but we can try.”

The boy goat is the black one and he is constantly ba-ing at us. I decide his name has to be baatman. The brown one is the girl and she loves attention. She’s also a little hyper jumping around everywhere. I decide to keep a theme going with them and name her Quinn.

“I think baatman is my favorite. He’s pretty chill. Quinn needs a slide or some planks for her hyper self.”

“That’s a good idea! I’ll have to look around for a old slide to buy.”

I hear the back door shut followed by moms voice. “Ok Evalina I’ve let you have some time. Come help us out and we’ll start getting ready to go.”

“Hi Mary! We’re on our way!” Steph grabs my hand and we walk up to the house.

Steph follows my mom in first and I’m about to enter the house when I hear Amanda. She’s one of the seers and only a few years older than me. We used to hang out a lot but since getting her power she’s been trying to perfect it. I don’t know the details but I know there was a bit of a struggle and she went to the eldest known seer in emerald lake pack for help. “Hey happy birthday Eva! I know it’s been a long time and I’m sorry.”

“I’ll be in in a second mom.” I yell inside and come back down to talk with Amanda. “Thank you! It has been awhile but it’s not like you could help it. I understand.”

“You have always been kind and understanding Eva. I had a little difficulty figuring out my visions. Sometimes it’s dreams too. It’s all a lot.” She looks down and sighs. “But that’s not why I’m here. I had a dream of you Eva. I wish I could tell you exactly what is means and what’s going to happen but I have no idea.”