The dragon within

19

            ~Joslin~

   I thought that I escaped but maybe I was dreaming. I'm slowly waking up and I don't feel Leon anywhere around. If it was a dream I don't want to own up my eyes. I hear some kind of movement around me but it doesn't seem like the ones normally. I feel something warm around me... maybe I did get out because I feel amazing with this weight around me. I snuggle back down until I feel something pecking at the side of my head. I open my eyes startled to see a little face looking at me. 

   "Oh good your awake" came a loud nazally voice "My big brother told me to protect you cause you're important to him and if you important to him you're important to me so I said I'd make you feel right at home and gaurd you with my life." I giggled a little this must be part Leon's family she's awful cute with pig tales and missing one of her front teeth. 

   "Well you are doing a great job... what's your name dear?" I ask realizing I don't know what to call her. 

   "Oh I'm Kayla" She answers. 

   "So nice to meet you Kayla my name is Joslin" I say as she shakes my hand. I laugh a little and am her was about to ask her where Leon was when a woman comes in. "Kayla Marie West! I told you to get your little butt out of he... oh I'm sorry Joslin I didn't mean for Kayla to bother you"she said bowing her head. I give a light hearted laugh "it's fine she was just introducing herself it was very nice meeting you. Kayla" I say as she was walking out with her head down. I smile when I realize that I was still naked and blush a little. I was being ready to put some of Leons clothes on until him mom turned back around. "Dear if your hungry we don't have a whole lot but you're welcome to come down for some chicken spaghetti and garlic bread." 

   "That would be wonderful. I have been living on prison food and Leons sandwiches for 3 years" which makes her laugh a little. 

   "Well come down and we'll get some food in you. I'm Mary by the way but you're more than welcome to call me Ma like these two do." I nod and she closes the door to let me get dressed. I look around Leons room and other than the wall paper starting to peel it's pretty cozy. I mean it's definitely small but I don't mind at all because it smells just like him. I go to his dresser and see my reflection in the little oval mirror. I look away seeing the mess I am and sigh. There's not much I can do right now so I go through Leons dresser. I can't explain how excited I was to put clothes on again. I come across his shirt drawer and pull on a black crew cut shirt with a pocket or was much bigger on me than on him and rested just beneath my butt. I found some of his very sweat pants and pulled the string right and tied it. Then I pulled some of his socks on. I looked ridiculous but at the same time I felt amazing. His crew socks reached my knees. And I used one of his bananas to tie my hair up in a messy bun then made my way Down stairs. 

   As soon as I stepped out of the room I was hit with the most delicious aroma. It smelled creamy and you could smell chicken, mushrooms, garlic, and fresh bread. I reached the doorway where I saw Mary slaving over a hot stove and little Kayla coloring at the table. I cleared my throat and she smiled. I smiled back "is there anything I can help you with?" I ask. 

   Actually if you could set the table that would be wonderful. The plates are over by the fridge and silverware is directly under. Kayla pick up your crayons love." Kayla does what she is asked and I start to grab the utensils. "Where is Leon?" I ask. 

   His mother smirks a little and says "oh I know you two just got to be together but patience my dear he wants it to be a surprise" She says turning to look at me. "He will be here for supper though and I'm sure he will be famished so make sure we grab him a big plate" She says with a smile. I smile a grateful smile and continue with setting the table when we hear a knock on the door. The look on his mothers face says she wasn't expecting company. Go ahead a go to the bathroom and freshen up dear she said taking the plates from me setting them on the table and pushing me to the bathroom. 

   I realize she was trying to get me out of the kitchen. What is she hiding? I put my ear up to the door and hear talking. I can't make out a lot until little Kayla comes and opens the door making me tumble out. I'm laying in a pile on the floor and Kayla giggles puts her finger to her lips and tells me to follow her. We both go upstairs a little skeptical until she pulls back a piece of her carpet. That little sneak... I really like this girl. 

   "Hold on I'm coming" Mary says going to open the door. When she gets there you can see her relax a little "Otis you old fart you nearly gave me a heart attack. 

   "I do apologize my dear but I couldn't wait to see the young leader" we hear an old gravelly voice 

   "Otis she does need to get some strength so as long as it's just you and not the whole town you can come in. I don't want her feeling overwhelmed especially with how late it is." She says in a firm tone. 

   "Ok I'll tell the others we will meet her officially but they did bring a few things to show appreciation to their new alpha and Luna." Says the old man. Mary nods her head in excepting.

Mary leaves and hollers up the stairs. "You two can stop spying on us and come down now" 

   I stumble back in surprise. How did she know we were watching and I heard someone laugh as I had to pick myself up off the ground. Kayla is the first one down and I'm still rubbing my butt rub too soothe where I landed at. When I reach the bottom of the stairs I can't hardly catch my breath and I feel tears in my eyes due to the site I seen. There were all kinds of gifts or the living room and a large amount of food laying on the counter. 

   "These are gifts from the people you and Leon has saved" the old man says. He looks so familiar. I start to cry "Otis!?! Is that you?" 

   "He laughs yes dear it's me. I'm sorry it took so long but we couldn't find you for a long time." I hug him and hugs me back.  Otis was my fathers third in command. I thought they would had killed him.