The Dark Side of The Moon

Chapter 5- Sarah

Sounds of music and a multitude of people talking fill my ears. The smell of fallen dew and the orange glow of the setting sun flood my senses.

Wow, how long had I been out? Usually when I talk to the Fae goddess, I’m only out for a maximum of a couple minutes.

Still in my wolf form, I stand up and make a beeline for the tree where I hid my clothes. Shifting back and I begin putting on my clothes, I feel someone knocking at my proverbial door in my mind. Actually, banging would be a more adequate description. Pulling on my cardigan, I let them in.

“ Sarah, where in the hell are you. I’ve been trying to get in touch with you for hours! I even sent a search party out for you ” Darius’ voice fills my mind.

Well I guess that answers my question about how long I’ve been out.

“Sorry about that, I had a couple things to take care of. I’m on my way back up to you now.” I answer him and shut off the mingling before He can ask anymore questions.

Following the noise of people chatting, I walk towards the Castle Gardens. Twinkle lights are scattered throughout the bushes and hanging on the gazebo. Children are playing football and soccer on the side of the hill, while the adults are chatting and getting the rest of the cookout finished. I look to my left as I feel the alpha aura and see a very unhappy Darius walking my way.

“ I thought you had left, what happened to you? You said that you were going to stay in your room?” He said.

“ like I told you before, I had things to take care of. Who are you to question me?” I say letting off a little of my aura. I know it was a bitchy thing to do, but who in the hell does he think he’s talking to?

His anger dissipates in a frown finds its way to his face, “ I know, I’m sorry. I’ve just been talking to the other alphas. They are already questioning my leader ship to have to call in “reinforcements”.” He says using air quotes.

“ I understand. Have you made the announcement of who the “ reinforcements” are?” I say, copying his air quotes.

” Not yet, I wanted you to be present when I do. You know how your story gets mixed overtime, some believe that you are a man, some others don’t know what to believe or simply think that you are a myth. At least with having you here, you can tell the story from the very beginning, and they’ll be able to see that you are a real palpable person.”

“Well let’s get started then” I say.

Darius makes his way to the middle of the crowd and stands on a platform. His chest puffed and eyes dark but holding wisdom beyond his tears. The form of a true leader.

“ I know I’ve kept you all waiting, and I know there is a lot of worry amongst our people. Many of you know the situation‘s that have plagued us these past few months. The alphas and myself included have tried to figure out what is going on and the best way to protect all of you. But we have come up short, the assailant is leaving no trace of him or herself and leaving nothing but death and destruction in their path. So with that, I took it upon myself to call an old friend. You all know her, you’ve heard her name. Our parents told us story‘s growing up, stories that I have passed on to my own children. The Protector. We have wrote her off as just bedtime stories, but we all seem to forget is that is our history. I am lucky enough that the moon goddess blessed to put her in my path and giving me the ability to have her here today. Sarah if you’ll please join me.” Darius finishes as he motions for me to join him.

“Showtime” Aria says.

As I make My way to Stan beside Darius, I look out into the crowd of all these shifters. Some faces filled with awe and others filled with doubt. By this point, I’m used to it.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a lot to look at. I may have the body of a woman, but my face is purely young. My copper hair wavy and unruly, and I think this generation is calling it a “baby face”. I definitely do not look the part of a warrior and a protector. I get it so I keep my aura and check and take my spot beside Darius.

“ I know this is a shock to most of you. Your parents may have told you the stories, but they are your history. King Darius found it appropriate to contact me. And from what I have been told, he was right. It takes a strong leader to do whatever is in his power to protect his people. And I want you all to know I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe and in this before any more lives are lost.” I said.

“You cannot be serious? You expect us to believe this girl is the Protector?” someone in the crowd speaks out.

King Darius goes to speak but I raise my hand and silence him. I zero in on the sexist asshole. Alpha Blackburn of the Red Moon pack. His dad was a d**k too so I can’t fault him too much.

“Alpha Blackburn, would you care to express why my gender has anything to do with who I am? I’m sure the stories you were told said that I was a female, correct?” I say keeping eye contact.

“Yes, but not a child. And who’s to say you are who you say you are? No one has even seen the protector in years.” He says glaring at me. Eyes switching from me to Darius.

I’ve had enough. I let my aura come to full blast and my alpha nature take fore front. I watch how he is unable to keep eye contact with me and barring his neck; a smug expression coming across my face. Even Darius is cowering away. The whole crowd begins to bare their necks. When I speak, it comes out loud and with no room for argument.

“ you may find my appearance opposite from what you may know of me. But I will not tolerate disrespect.” I begin to dial in my aura.

“ Now, if we can get back to the matter at hand.” Darius manages to finally say, “ Sarah is here to help, I have known her for many years and I assure you if you have any questions she would be more than happy to answer them.”