Nadia’s Journey A Hybrid’s Awakening

Chapter 5

Saturday morning I wake to the sun shining into my bedroom. I sit up and wipe sweat from my forehead. I had more dreams of Noah last night. What is going on with me? This isn’t like me. I have had crushes before but never had dreams like this of any of them. These dreams are so vivid and feel so real, I mean I woke up sweating for goodness sake. I walk to my bathroom and take a shower, I get dressed and head downstairs. Dimitri should be here soon to pick me up, so I grab something to eat and fill my water bottle. My Mother walks in the kitchen to refill her coffee. “Good Morning sweetie, what are you up to today?” she inquires.

“Dimitri is picking me up around noon, he is going to help me hone my sixth sense. I have no idea where we are going though. Yesterday at school I was overwhelmed with all the different scents that I got a little dizzy and nauseous.”

“That is normal for a new supernatural just coming into their powers sweetie. Dimitri is right it does take time to hone the sixth sense. I am glad he is taking the time today to help you. This is not something I can help with as just a witch my sixth sense is different from your Father’s. Your Father’s is a sense of smell, where mine is more of a feeling. Witches are connected to the earth and the five elements, so our sixth sense is more of a difference in vibration as well as aura.”

“Oh so my sixth sense is like Dad’s? Will I have any of your sixth sense abilities as well, since I am half witch?” I ask.

“I don’t know sweetie, Heretics are so rare that no one really understands fully their powers or what they are capable of. I know we told you about your Father’s family but not mine. My family feared the union of your Father and I. Some centuries ago a legend of Heretics circulated describing them as the most powerful supernaturals, more powerful than witchs. Though no one ever encountered any. There was a fear amoungst the witches that Heretics would destory the witches. Centuries ago witches, vampires, werewolves, and all other beings were at war with each other, purely based on fear of the other.”

“But times have changed now. Have you thought about reaching out to your family? Look at Dimitri he is a Heretic and is as normal as anyone. Maybe they would be more accepting now?”

“I don’t know sweetie, maybe after your Father and I get to speak with his parents I might try to reach out.” My Mother says with a sigh. I can see the hurt in her eyes and tell she misses her family. The doorbell rings and I look at the clock it’s 12:00 p.m. right on time.

“That’s Dimitri, I love you Mom. I’ll be back later.” I grab my water bottle and head to the door. Dimitri walks me to his car and opens my door for me then walks to his side and gets in. As we drive off I turn to Dimitri and ask “so where we heading?”

“There is a place where a bunch of people like us like to hang out on the weekends. It’s the perfect place to help you seperate out the different scents.” We pull up to this warehouse that appears to be turned into a club. As we enter I am hit with a lot of different scents and sights. This place is like a big kids play ground, there are pool tables, tvs with gaming systems, arcade games, a stage and dance floor, and a wrap around bar.

“Wow this place is great! Now how do I seperate the scents, I am getting overwhelmed.” I ask.

“OK close your eyes, relax your mind, take a deep breath and exhale. Good now again, good just like that. Now concentrate on the different scents and try to pick just one.”

“OK I will try” I take a deep breath and try to seperate just one scent. “I think I got it, it’s a earthy scent like wood maybe.”

“Great now open your eyes and try to see if you can put a face with the scent.” I open my eyes and search the room.

“There. It’s coming from him” I point to a rather musclar guy with dark brown hair, by the pool table. “I think he is a werewolf?”

“Yes Nadia that is right. You did great. Now close your eyes again and let’s try another” Dimitri coachs.

“OK.” I close my eyes and take a deep breath and try to seperate the scents again. “I got another one this one is sweet like lavender and cinnamon.”

“Great now open your eyes and try to find the scent.” I open my eyes and search the room. I land on a girl sitting at the bar in a purple dress.

“There. Her. It’s her scent. She is a witch right?”

“Two for two Nadia, you’re correct. You’re doing great. Let’s try one more OK.” Dimitri encourages. “Same process as before close your eyes, deep breath.”

“I got it. This one smells like cirtus and roses.” I open my eyes and search the room, I spot a guy playing video games at one of the tv stations. “Him. It’s coming from him,. He’s a vampire?” I ask a little unsure.

“Three for three. So anytime you feel yourself getting overwhelmed by the scents around you just use these technigues to help you seperate them out. How do you feel right now?”

“I feel good and all the scents that I sensed when we first came in have disapaited some. Thank you Dimitri.” I give him a hug and feel him wrap his arms around my waist. He pulls me closer and hugs me tighter. His scent invades my nostrils and a sense of calm comes over me. Some time passes and I realize we are still hugging. “Um we should play some pool” I say finally pulling away.

We play a few rounds of pool, some arcade games, and I kick Dimitri’s butt in some videogames. This place is great. Why didn’t I know this place existed before. I will defintely be back. “This place is awesome Dimitri, we should bring Charlotte next time. She would have a blast.”

“Sure thing Nadia, sounds like a plan. Hey are you hungry?” Dimitri asks.

“Yeah I am starving. What did you have in mind?”

“I could go for a nice big burger, what about you?”

“Yes that sounds perfect.” We get in his car and head to one of our favorite spots, The Wagon. We go in and sit at our regular table. I order the Wicked Wagon burger with fries and a chocolate milkshake. Dimitri gets the Fully Loaded burger, onion rings, and a strawberry milkshake. We enjoy our food, talk and laugh for a while until I notice it’s getting dark outside.

“Oh wow it’s getting late. We should head back. I have had such a great time today Dimitri. Thank you so much for all your help.” I put my hand over his on the table and he looks up at me with soft eyes. I pull my hand back and clear my thoart.

“I have had a blast today as well. And I am always happy to help you Nadia. I am here for you whatever you need OK.” Dimitri says in a soft endearing tone. “Let’s get you home, don’t worry I got the check.”

We get back in the car and head to my house. We pull up to my house and Dimitri cuts the car off, before I know it he is opening my door for me. He walks me to the door. “I really did have a great time today Nadia, it’s been a while since just the two of us hung out.”

“Yeah it has, I had so much fun today. I really appreciate you Dimitri, you’re such a good friend.” I give him a quick hug and head inside. I watch from the door window as Dimitri walks back to his car. What am I doing? Am I developing feelings for Dimitri? Could it just be because he helped me today? We have always been close but I have never thought of him in a romantic way, he’s my best friend.

“Sweetie is that you?” My Mother calls out.

“Yeah Mom, it’s me. Where are you?”

“In the study” she calls back out. I head to the study. My Mother is sitting in her tall red winged victorian style chair, reading a book.

“Hey sweetie, how was your day? Did you learn how to hone your sixth sense?” she asks.

“Yeah I did, Dimitri is a good teacher. Hey mom can I ask you something?”

“Yes dear anything.”

“Well ever since my birthday I met a new kid at school, a werewolf I found him very attractive and even had a dream about him. Then today I had a couple of moments with Dimitri. I have never really been interested in a relationship before and I have never thought of Dimitri in that way. What is going on? Does this have anything to do with me coming into my powers?”

“Oh sweetheart unfortunely it is. When one is coming into their powers it also awakens your desire to find your mate.”

“That explains a lot. Any idea if it will calm down anytime soon?”

“Unfortunely it won’t until you find your mate sweetie” my Mother explains.

“But how do I know who my mate is or if I am choosing the right mate?” I think back about my attraction to Noah and the dream I had. Then I think about today and Dimitri. “See Mom I have an attraction to Noah but I don’t know him, we’ve only just met. Then there is Dimitri that, until today, I didn’t have any romantic feelings for but I have known him forever.”

“Oh honey, you’re in a tough spot and I know it can’t be easy for you. Trust me though, you will know. Just trust in yourself.”

“Thank you Mom. I am beat, I think I’m going to head to bed now. It’s been a long day.” I give my Mother a hug and head up the stairs to my room. I change into my pajamas and crawl into bed, I fall asleep fast.

“Nadia, I can’t seem to stay away from you.” Noah whispers in my ear then gently kisses my earlobe moving down to my neck. His hands roam all over my body and I let out a moan. He picks me up with his strong muscles and gently lays me on my bed, while he ravishes my breasts. I moan uncontrolably, his hands slide down my side and slowly inches towards my inner thigh. I feel his hand reach for my underwear.. “beep-beep-beep” my alarm clock starts to sound. Man these dreams are getting more intense. What do I do? My dreams are only about Noah should I talk to him, get to know him? I know I have to figure something out and soon.