LUNA

Chapter Three

“You seen her” Eldric Vale asked as he sat on the front porch with his shot gun after some shooting. Lara was seen walking up the porch to Eldric “yeah I seen her, she's grown and I fear for her” Lara said as she sat on the old wooden stairs. “While I was in the room with her I could smell her fear, she reminded me of me Eldric” “she needs to know who she is before it's too late, she's the only solution to defeat Damon and if he finds her first, the whole pack is done for” Lara said. “She hasn't gotten the mark yet, she hasn't started wolfing Eldric, I mean she's sixteen already” she said turning to Eldric. Eldric took a deep breath without saying a word until he finally said “you nigit wellongs it as” “The night belongs to us, never forget that” “Like our ancestors would say The mark is a gift, she's the chosen Alpha Lara soon she'd know her place”.

Eldric was an old man of wisdom, he carried an air of quiet authority. For a man in his eighties he moved with deliberate care, his silver hair, long and wispy framed a face etched with deep lines each one a roadmap of wisdom, pain and endurance. The pack respected him not just for his wisdom but for his courage. It was whispered that in his youth, Eldric had once saved an alpha's life, earning a sacred role he now carried into the twilight of his days. He now lived deep in the forest of Peris with a no trespassing sign lingering around his land from the beginning of the road down to his old two story wooden house. After the incidence at silverbrook the werewolves once gathered at Eldric’s house where he nutured and adviced them.

The bus had stopped at the entrance of Silver brook high, students got off the bus continued in their usual discussions. Just as Luna was about to get off the bus she felt a sting on her neck, she used her hand rubbing it off and felt it again “hey Nadia, I felt something like a stingy on my neck, could you check if I've been bit by a bee” she said rubbing her neck “it's itchy” she added. Nadia came up close examing her neck, pulled out a tiny torch from her back pack which made them both giggle “a torch, Nadia really, it's day time why would you need that to see” Luna asked. “Checked, there's nothing there “ Nadia said as she rubbed the rest of Luna's neck. “Let's go we're late, I know you can't wait to see Nolan” Nadia teased and they both walked into the classroom. Silverbrook High school just like any other high school had the popular boys and girls, the teacher that the students love and the ones they detest like their history teacher Mr Peter , doesn't smile a lot and fails the students at the slightest mistake, his stern and authoritative nature makes him look older even though he's just forty-five. He somehow wins best teacher of the session in almost every session making the students even detest him more. Then there's that teacher admired by the students not because of his ability to teach but his physique got especially the girls and the boys staring, wondering how a single human can be this beautifully made.

He is a striking figure in the classroom, with an athletic build that commands attention. His dark hair is always perfectly styled, complementing his chiseled jawline and captivating green eyes that seem to sparkle with intelligence and warmth. He carries himself with an air of confidence, often seen in tailored shirts that highlight his broad shoulders and slim waist. His smile is infectious, lighting up the room and making students feel at ease. He has a way of engaging with his class that is both charismatic and inspiring, often using humor to connect with his students. His passion for teaching shines through in his expressive gestures and the enthusiasm in his voice, making every lesson memorable. He was a new teacher in Silverbrook High, his name is Henry Smith. Minutes after he entered the class, Luna and Nadia walked in he looked Luna straight in the eyes as she say down. Luna became a bit uneasy as she noticed he has been staring since she walked in. He noticed the necklace on her neck, pausing for a while before he asked “your necklace looks familiar, where is it from” Luna knew he was talking to her, she didn't respond until Nadia tapped her shoulder drawing her attention to Mr Henry. “Your necklace looks familiar, where is it from, you know it's rare to find an original crescent as that one around here, I've searched, couldn't find one” he said as he dragged his words. “Uhmm my, my mother gave it to me” Luna said. “Hmm interesting, if I may ask, his ask sounded very frightening, “who is your mother” “Freda Jackson is my mother, now are you supposed to be teaching or asking me questions about my personal life” Luna was annoyed by his frequent questions. Then he gave a loud wild laugh, making the other students laugh too “I'm just messing around” Luna didn't find his jokes funny rather horrible. Middle of the lecture she felt that sting again, the sting she had felt while on the bus. It started to make her uneasy as she tilted side to side, it didn't go unnoticed of course with Nadia whispering “hey are you okay” “I still feel that sting on my neck, it's a weird feeling I can't explain” Luna said itching her neck. Soon she stared sweating from her head down, the sweat dripped like rain drops falling. Her body began boiling, she couldn't contain whatever she was feeling, she sprang up and headed for the bathroom, Nadia followed behind her “Luna,Luna what's wrong” her body started becoming pale, her veins were so visible that they could pop up, she shut the door behind her leaving Nadia perplexed “Luna, stay put I'd call for help” Nadia rushed out heading for Mrs Pamela's office, the school doctor. Luna's palms began sweating and her chest tight, the strange ache in her bones. A sharp pain shot through her spine making her scream tightly. She began to hear crackings, her nails darkened and sharpened as her fingers morphed into claws. Her jaw elongated with a sickening crack, sharp teeth became visible. Her eyes glowed a deep sharp red. Her face bent down, she looked up slowly into the mirror and let out a scream. She was a beast.