the next generation

Story Time

It  was time for me to meet Oliver in the Library for my studies. I have been wondering what kind of stories he wanted to tell me. Are they folklore or historical facts? One thing I know for sure: It will keep me distracted from thinking about my house. The day has been a bit lonely since Nate has not yet returned and Matt his girlfriend has not yet arrived eighter. Josh always is fun company but I don't want him to think he has to entertain me all day..

As I enter the library I can see Oliver sitting in his favorite chair, he chooses that one every time. He greets me with a loving smile and asks me to come sit down. On the small table next to us are two cups of tea. How sweet is this man. "So Oliver, I really am curious for your story.", I ask him a bit teasing. He let out a small chuckle and stares at me for a couple of seconds. "Now.. What I am going to tell you, might sound to you like fiction, a bed time story. I need you to understand that it is no such thing. During this story, I need you to find evidence for yourself. So please, listen very carefully.". The serious tone in his voice lleft me a bit uncertain. I had no idea what he was talking about and I was not yet sure if this man was just crazy or that I would understand soon. Oliver leaned backworths and sat in a comfortable position while I was tensing my musles wondering what could be so serious. Then, he started his story after a sip of his tea. 

"You know, every generation has problems of their own. Back in my time, we did not have technology for example, while you young people seem to depend on it a lot. Every time has it's own ways of doing things. Now, a long time ago, the nights were even colder and darker as they are now. Especially in little, hidden towns like this one we live in. You see, now a days, we all have almost the same amount of power over our lives. Sure, one might have more money or more opportunities, but the matter of life and death aren't as close as they were back in those days. Humans were not on the top of the food chain yet. We did not have guns to protect ourselves from the stronger beasts. So, the humans decided that instead of fearing for their lives every day, waiting and begging for mercy, they wanted to make a deal. Humans always have been cunning creatures so it seemed like a good plan.". Oliver was taking a small sip of his tea again, trying to figure out what I was thinking. The story so far was not telling me anything and I don't understand we he is talking about humans as if he aint one. I swear if I have walked into a lunatics house I will run for my life at the end of the night. 

"So, the humans decided that their leader should talk to the leader of the beasts and tried to meet. The leader of the beasts excepted the invitation and a deal was struck. The beasts would protect the little village from all the other scary creatures and would leave them alone as well. In return, the villagers would make sure the beasts had enough food to live on and they would pay them taxes. The deal was a lot like the lords of castles made with their villagers: protection for wealth and food.". 

"But, how did those beasts look then? and what other creatures were their?". I was to curious to wait and see what kind of story this would be. If he is going to talk about something like vampires... I am not going to take this man seriously.

"During most days, they looked like ordinary men. Most of them were strongly build and very tall. They were a lot stronger than human men, they could smell, taste and hear better as well. These beasts were a lot faster, which made it impossible for humans to run away once they were chased. The beasts could rip them apart in a matter of seconds. Under the full moon, they would shift into the shape of an animal. These beasts are werewolfs. I know, you won't believe me and think that I am just a crazy old man. But please, listen tot he clues and hear me out before you judge.". 

I did not want to judge him.. He was looking at me with a very vulnerable gaze. I decided to hear him out, just because I adore him so much. "Alright, and what other creatures where there?". 

"First, you should now more about these werewolves. Humans have described them as horrible creatures. As if they have no soul or remorse, which simply is not true. The alpha of the group werewolves, their leader, has always kept their promise. Generations further the alpha of the family always made sure the deal was honoured. Werewolfs live like close families does. Afcourse, they have an order in their family. The alpha, Beta, delta, etcetera. They call their family a pack, and the pack is the most important thing their is, aside from their mate.".

"What is a mate?". 

"Every werewolfs has one mate. It is like a human marriage, only deeper. The wolf will recognize his mate almost instantly after meeting each other and will fall in a deeper kind of love. The band is unbreakable. Once they have met each other they will long towards each other and it will hurt if they are apart for to long. They will be able to feel each others pain and emotions so they know when the other one needs protection. The moon goddess, with werewolfs believe in, has made the mate especially for them, so no one else would fit them as perfectly as their mate. I can tell you a lot more about it, but for now, see it as a perfect marriage. As I said, werewolfs aren't beasts without feelings or honour.".

"That really is beautiful", I must admit, I have always wanted something like that. The idea of having someone, made especially for you sound beautiful. I never believed in flings and I have seen so many broken relationships that I was always wondering if true love could even excists. For now, I just would like to believe in something like a mate. If only I could have one..

"So, when the time came that the night were getting lighter, a lot of other creatures were beaten or exciled or simply extincted, the werewolves did not need their wolf form anymore. So just as in Darwins theory, they evolved and evolved. The amount of werewolves grew smaller and a lot of them could not change into their wolf form anymore. Now a days, the wolfs are still among the humans, only they can not change anymore. Even though their wolf form is not reached anymore, since there is not enough need, they still are different from human men. Every wolf has their own type of abilities, some kept a lot of them, others only have one. The alpha's who are still among us still have a lot of abilities. Things like: being super fast, being a lot stronger, being able to smell and taste better as well as hear a lot more. Also, every wolf still has it in them to find their mate. The moon goddes has never stopped with selecting a mate for every wolf. Which means, they can still feel in their bodies that they have a mate and will want to search for him or her. As a matter of fact, most wolfs still live in a pack and listen to their alpha's every command. Long ago, alphas had the ability to make werewolfs do as they said with some kind of special ability. Now a days that does not occur much, but it is still possible if the alpha is strong enough.". Oliver let out a small sigh and looks at me again. "I know what I am telling you is strange and it sound like a fairytale, but I am speaking truthfully. Please, try to see the world as it is and open your mind for the things you do not know yet. Our beautiful town has always been in contact with a werewolf pact. Try to see them, find out who they are and what they are like.. They might be a lot closer to you than you thing they are.. Please.. think about what I said for a couple of days.. Once you have realized, I will tell you more about other creatures and our town.". 

My mind was blown.. I could not take Oliver serious at this moment in time. what the hell was he thinking? As if I could every believe such bullshit? Even though my logical side was screaming and laughing about this story, I wanted to try and find those clues. Nate would have told me by now if his father would be crazy, so he must believe his father right? Oliver must have told this story to Nate, Matthew and Josh as well? Maybe I should ask them about it.. Tomorrow though. For now, I am tired.