She didn’t know!

Something new!

Tyler

This was the first punishment that I had been given where it didn’t suck as much as it could. I actually enjoyed being with someone while doing chores. It definitely made the time fly and the load less tiring. I couldn’t believe how Kaia actually did her share of the chores like a big girl. I didn’t even have to help beyond showing her what to do initially. She learned so fast! She’s surprisingly pretty bright to be a tike. I wonder where she learned to be so independent.

“Hey Kaia, where did you learn to be so responsible?” I asked her. “I don’t know. I guess I just always did things for myself because I don’t have any parents to do it for me. I already know that people don’t really want me around. So, I don’t want to make them angry that they have to care of me so, I just do it.” She answered. I felt bad for her. But I know that feeling too. I feel the same way. I have to look out for her now! Don’t want her to feel like I did. She’s too young!

The days flew by and every day since then, Tyler had kept his promise to himself. He looked out for Kaia and made sure she stayed out of trouble. Kaia made sure she stayed away from the Head Mistress as well.

She didn’t like the complete transformation she had made after the city worker left. She thought it would be best to make herself invisible to her. Tyler helped a lot in that area. Tyler was her only friend! She wished that they would be friends forever!

Tyler woke up one morning with a splitting headache! He cried out in his room for help from a staff member. “Help. Help!! Someone please! It hurts!” He yelled. Mr Johnston came running into his room. “ Hey Tyler, I’m here now whats wrong? Mr. Johnston asked. “My head! My head hurts so bad I feel like I’m splitting in two! Mr. Johnston knew then what was happening. He asked Tyler, “ How old are you Tyler?” “I’m 13. Today sir. Its my birthday.” He answered. “I’ll be right back Tyler. I’m going to get you something for the pain.” Mr. Johnston said.

Mr Johnston went to the first aid room for some meds for Tyler then stopped passed to see the Head Mistress to tell her the news.

Head Mistress

“Its a pretty quiet morning “ I thought to myself to only have my thoughts immediately interrupted by a knock on the door. Enter! I shouted annoyed. In came Mr Johnston looking worried with a cup of pills and a small bottle of water. “Who’s that for?” I asked. “Its for Tyler ma’am. He woke up with an excruciating headache this morning! I think he’s getting his wolf.” Mr Johnston said. “I forgot today was Friday. The pipsqueek turns 13 today.” I said amused. “Go on and give him his meds.” I dismissed “And stay with him today to coach him while he transitions!” I demanded. “ Yes Head Mistress. He said as he left quickly. I sure hope his wolf is smarter than he is! I’ll check on him later. I thought as I reclined in my chair and turned on the tv.

Tyler

Where is he with those meds?? How long does it take t- “here are your meds Tyler.” Mr. Johnston came in interrupting my thoughts. I snatched the cup of pills and swallowed them and then swallowed the whole bottle of water in one gulp! “Slow down Tyler! I don’t want you to choke!” Mr. Johnston warned. I didn’t respond I just kept my eyes closed and tried to slow my heartbeat down. Everything was pounding inside of me! I even felt like I could feel my blood rushing through my veins! “Everything hurts.” I told him. “Why does everything hurt? It’s my birthday I shouldn’t be in pain. I should be enjoying my day and eating my birthday breakfast in the dinning room!” Mr. Johnston took a deep breath and asked me calmly, “So, you don’t know what’s happening with you right now?” “No, but it sounds like you do.” I spat. He chuckled at me and said “You are in transition Tyler. You will meet your wolf soon!” My wolf! I thought. I forgot my wolf comes when I turn 13! I’ll finally have a friend other than Kaia. I wonder what my wolf will be like. Just then I felt something stretch out in my mind! Ouch! This medicine didn’t work! “ Mr Johnston my head! I feel like something just stretched out in my mind!” I yelled. “That is your wolf waking up! Wow this is happening quickly! Let’s get you some food. You’re gonna need some energy for later. Don’t worry, I’ll stay with you all day!” Mr. Johnston said.

We walked to the dining area to get some breakfast. I smelled the food before we even went downstairs! I smelled the eggs, bacon, sausages, home fries, and pancakes from a mile away!! My stomach growled loudly. Mr. Johnson chuckled and said “I feel sorry for the food”. I laughed and thought I was sorry too! I was going to tear that food up! It smelled delightful and I was hungrier than I had ever been before!

We walked in the dining area and the smell of the food hit me like a pile of bricks! We were the first ones there and thank the goddess we were! I wouldn’t want people to see me devour this food! I walked up to be served and my breakfast pancakes were just getting done! Yum chocolate chip and banana pancakes! I couldn’t wait to sit down! Mr. Johnston watched me closely as I sat down to eat. Its strange I thought, I’ve never had so much attention from any adult here before! But I didn’t dwell on it. I had these pancakes to eat up first!

I was close to finishing my breakfast when the other children started to enter the dining area. I looked around the room while they came in loud and hungry waiting to be served. I turned to Mr. Johnston and said I was ready to go. He told me to finish my plate and then we could leave. So i went for another bite but, before I could, I smelled something! Something so sweet! It smelled like strawberries and cream! I took a long sniff through the air and then opened my eyes. Mr. Johnston stood up quickly and grabbed me! He took me out of the dining hall and back to my room. “Why have you brought me back here? I wasn’t finished my food yet!” I asked. “ I brought you back because your eyes glowed and I didn’t want you to shift in front of the small children! It could’ve been dangerous!” Mr. Johnston answered. My eyes glowed? I thought. “I guess my eyes glowed because I smelled the other food in the dining hall. Its smelled sooo sweet like strawberries and cream!” I told him. Mr. Johnston stood very still. “ There weren’t any strawberries and cream in the dining hall Tyler, the smell you experienced, was your mate’s scent!” He said. My mate?? I thought. I have to ask! “How can I have a mate already? Im only 13! I’m not old enough yet!”