The Ember in the Storm

Chapter 6: Awoken

Chapter 6

The closer I get to home, the feeling of being watched gets stronger and it makes me uncomfortable. I noticed I had unconsciously started walking faster, trying to get home quicker. Even though I know if it came down to it, I could protect myself if I needed to, the streets are lit up like in the daytime.

Luckily, I got home without incident and as I ran into the house, I locked the door behind me. I heard mom and dad in the kitchen laughing and talking and I smiled. I love them so much and you can see how much they truly love each other. I hope to find that kind of love one day.

I walked into the kitchen and was greeted by the lovely smell of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. Yummy.... my stomach growls and they turn their heads to look at me. Mom giggles "Looks like someone is hungry. Here is your plate sweetheart." I sat down at the breakfast bar as mom came around to sit next to me and dad. "How was your day?" Dad asked. I try to answer around the food in my mouth, but all that comes out is" Mmmmgrr" mom frowns. "Swallow your food and don't try to talk with a mouth full." I look down sheepishly "Sorry mom, work was good, I have to be there at 7 in the morning since they are letting me off early for my birthday so I'll be back home at 5, the girls want to take me out for dinner and then want us to hit the town, if you don't mind that is of course."

"Of course we don't mind dear, have fun, it's your 18th birthday. Are you going to the gym in the morning?” Mom asks. I think for a minute as I finish my last few bites of food. I nod my head. "Yeah, I think so, but I might just do the treadmill this time and then head to work since I will only have an hour at the gym instead of my regular 2 plus hours." Dad nods his head. "Okay sweet pea then make sure you don't have any plans for Sunday because we're going to spend the day with you, special breakfast and dinner and maybe a trip to the pool"

I got up and washed my plate before turning around and smiling. I walked over to both of them to give them a hug and kiss on the cheek. "Sounds awesome mom and dad. I can't wait to spend Sunday with you guys. I'm going to head to bed. Love you both, see you in the morning." "Okay good night sweetie" they say in unison.

I headed upstairs and got ready for bed. I don't even remember falling asleep. Tonight, while I sleep, there are no nightmares but there's a beautiful women with long white hair very similar to the one I had drawn but this one has bright green eyes instead of the amethyst colored ones. She is glowing as she gracefully walks toward me. I feel like I should curtsy. I go to bend down when she places her hands on my cheeks and tilts my face to look at her before speaking. Her voice sounds like wind chimes. "Granddaughter, the time has come things will start to be revealed and you need to prepare yourself. There will be dangers lurking around every corner, but you will be able to survive them. You, my dear, are meant for great things and I have blessed you with many powers. Don't be afraid, I am giving you your first gift tonight."

She turns me around before I can speak and walking up behind me it's the wolf I had drawn today at work. She's even more gorgeous in person. Her fur shimmers in the light like there are tiny diamonds encrusted in her fur. The wolf's eyes were shimmering, one like a green emerald and one amethyst-colored. The green color is the same as mine. Looking into the eyes of the wolf was similar to staring into my own soul, I felt a tugging in my mind before a voice like honey spoke in my mind. "You may call me Avolen. I am you and you are me. From now on, we will be one once again." I'm so confused. The lady with white hair that called herself my grandmother turned me around before placing a kiss on my head. "Don't be afraid, you are blessed by the Moon Goddess, which is me. As the days go on, you will start receiving your gifts that were taken away. Until we are able to meet again, my beautiful and strong granddaughter."

I wake up and I'm in my room. I look at my phone and it is 2:22 in the morning. I feel different powerful. What a strange dream. I see the glow from the moon shining in my room. It's drawing me to it. I'm standing at a window. Before, I feel a shift in my mind like someone stretching and I swear I hear a yawn. I shake my head. I must be going crazy.

I need to try to get some more sleep. I have to be up at 5 if I wanna hit the treadmill in the morning before work. I crawl back into bed and fall back into sleep with no dreams this time.