Saving a King

Adventure Time, Finally

After getting home, I was far too tired to read the book. I just locked up and went to bed. My sleep was extremely restless, I could feel the nightmares trying to invade my mind, almost as if warning me somehow. I’d get more answers in the morning.

I woke up feeling panicked. I was drenched in sweat and my heart was beating against my chest. What the heck? All I could do was sit there, trying to breathe in slowly and deeply. Jeez, even sleep isn’t going well.

Starting my day was a whole process that I honestly didn’t feel like doing. Shower done, comfy clothes a must today! Black sweatpants and a baggy t-shirt did the trick. Finally, my darn coffee was done, why does it seem to take longer when you need it the most? I lazily made some toast, maybe food would give me a bit of energy.

After having my little breakfast, I decide to stretch my legs. Some sun will help. I walk the perimeter of my yard, just on the outside of the woods. All too soon, I made it back to the house. I went inside and grabbed the old book. I walk back outside and get comfortable in my wicker chair.

As I hold the old book in my lap, I think to myself, will this even change anything? Just thinking that, brought my spirits down even farther. Today really isn’t a good day. How do I even move forward? Will a book really give me the answers I need? I wish I had people I could actually talk to, I’ve never had anyone before.

Just as I was getting gloomier and gloomier, a surprise walks into my backyard. Jay, Eddie and Carly come strolling through the tree line, as if they heard my silent plea. Crazy. Carly is the first to reach the steps of the porch. “Hi!” She excitedly says, making me smile instantly. Her energy is like a light in my dark world. “Hi! How are you guys?” I respond to her and the others as they make it to their chairs.

Jay and Eddie seemed unusually serious today, maybe this bad mood is contagious. I went and grabbed everyone a water, figuring they’d need some after their walk, even though I don’t know how far they come from. They all thanked me as I sat back down. Eddie was the one to ask me about the book. I quickly gave them a recap of the little book store and the old lady, none of them seemed surprised.

I wasn’t the only one with news today, though. Jay told me, rather harshly, that the book wasn’t useful. “We know you are still confused, Kit but, we need your help. The King needs you, now. Everyone is running out of time.” Carly was quick to stop Jay from continuing his aggressive rant. “Ok, again, I don’t know how I can help, you haven’t even told me,” I quickly responded, a bit angrily.

“You are the key. Ari is the true King, and he is stuck in his wolf form. He’s been stuck for centuries. Ari’s mother and his young sister were murdered in front of him when he was eight years old. That type of pain, it scars someone, deep scars. His destiny is the throne, without him, every wolf will die out.” Eddie was very dramatic but, I could see why now. They were scared. Great, now who was I going to lean on?

As soon as that thought formed in my mind, I knew how selfish it was. “What can I do? I’m not a shifter, I’m not royalty either. I don’t see the connection,” I pleaded with them. Trying to get them to finally realize, I’m not anyone’s saving grace. This whole thing was extremely frustrating. I wanted to scream at them, yell that I’m the one that needs help but, I knew that was selfish too. I have to reign in my feelings, they wouldn’t help in this situation.

“Alright, so how am I supposed to help?” I ask, since my thoughts were going nowhere. “That part, is not easy. We actually don’t know how you’re supposed to help,” Carly admitted. Well, this is definitely not what I expected. “What? So you’re here for what? You want me to just, I don’t know, wish him into his human form?” Now I was super frustrated and not going to hide it.

“We think it would be a good start to at least have you come to our pack,” Jay finally spoke up. Of course he had an idea. At least someone does, though. “Yep, I can do that. Anything is better than standing still and not getting anywhere,” I agreed with him. “So, is this just a visit, or should I pack a bag?” I asked. “Pack a bag, a big bag,” Carly laughed. Apparently, this would be a full blown adventure. Am I ready for this?