Davina And The Dire Wolf

Hot Rods And Loaded Tea

Davina woke up with a new lust for life. Today was the day she would get to go to her first warrior training. While she wasn’t perfectly fit like some major athletes, she was definitely strong and capable, especially with her new wolf Lexy. She felt confident about this meeting. She knew she had to make a choice for her future and felt that this was a step in the right direction.

She hopped on the community bus for her packs area with a little pep in her step today. While some others on the bus were loud and obnoxious, she just stared out the window consumed in her thoughts. She wanted to belong somewhere and this might be her chance. When she got to campus, she was heading to class when she saw Lena whip into the parking lot like a mad woman in her red tiny sports car. Her blonde hair was whipping in the wind. Davina walked up to Lena, “You better not let Jolene see you drive like that, she’ll never let me ride with you again!” Davina said jokingly as she laughed. Lena said, “Who, me? I’m the best driver this school has ever seen!” Lena smiled and Davina just rolled her eyes. “Come on let’s get to class hot rod.” They both walked to class together.

To Davina’s surprise the day seemed to go a little quicker than she originally thought it would. Maybe it was from the anxiousness, she wasn’t sure. During the last class of the day, Wilson was acting like a fool as usual. He was making snide remarks to Tim. Tim was a very quiet kid in the class. Davina didn’t know him well because he didn’t speak much. Most of the time he just did his work or seemed to be sketching something in his notebook. “What’s the matter little Timmy Timmy? Let us see what’s in that notebook! What are you drawing over there?”

Wilson snatched the notebook away from Tim. Tim desperately tried to get the notebook back. Wilson’s face contorted as he studied the image, right before he burst into laughter. “Oh my.. He drew boobs! It has boobs!” Wilson bellowed while laughing. Tim blushed and looked horrified. A surge of anger provoked Davina as she watched poor Tim getting humiliated like this.

She stood up from her desk and walked over and snatched the notebook away from Wilson and handed it to Tim. “Why do you feel the need to treat people like this all the time? Does your dad know that this is how you act?” said Davina. Wilson’s father was a pack police officer and his mother was the principal of the school. He looked surprised then smirked at Davina. “Oh, I’m sorry, was it your boobs he was drawing?” Davina felt rage boiling up inside of her.

Her wolf came forth and spoke, “No it was your mother’s!” Her eyes shone silver as she spoke. Wilson’s face fell and a look of fear replaced the former smirk. Suddenly the teacher, Mr. Stogner, walked back in. He had stepped out to use the restroom. “What’s going on here?” said Mr. Stogner. Wilson looked at Mr. Stogner and stammered, “We we’re just having a little fun that’s all.” Wilson and Davina both returned to their seats.

Wilson was staring at Davina. Mr. Stogner said, “Davina, it is uncharacteristic of you to be causing any sort of mayhem. I will let you go with a warning this time, but don’t let me see you out of your seat again! And Wilson, I know your father and don’t think I won’t tell him how your behavior needs some adjustment at this school!!!” Wilson looked down in defeat. It was clear that the one thing Wilson was afraid of was the wrath of his father. If Wilson wasn’t such a jerk, Davina could almost sympathize with him.

All the while, Tim was looking at Davina with admiration and appreciation. Finally, the bell rang and class was over for the day. “Don’t forget to study for the quiz on the Dolorous Stone Friday! If you are late, you’ll get an automatic zero! My door will be locked! No late arrivals this Friday!” Mr. Stogner reminded the class. Davina was walking fast down the hallway, ready to get home and prepare herself for the warrior meeting this evening. Tim caught up to her and for the first time, Davina heard him speak. “Thank you for getting my notebook back.” said Tim. Davina slowed down and looked at Tim. “Somebody should stand up to that jerk once in a while.” Davina nodded smiling slightly. They didn’t say anything else as Davina made her way to catch the bus.

She didn’t want to risk missing the bus and have to walk home. She didn’t want to take any chances on being late for the meeting this evening. Tim watched as Davina walked off. He thought to himself that she must be the coolest and pretties girl he’s ever seen. Tim made his way over to a black Chevy Suburban. The man in the front seat asked, “How was school today?” Tim replied, “Today was a good day, uncle!” Tim’s parents died in a car crash a few years ago, or so his uncle told him, and his uncle was his only family now.

Meanwhile, Davina was at home looking out her bedroom window anxiously awaiting Lena to pull into the driveway in her little red sports car. Finally, Lena turned into the driveway. Davina sprung up and ran towards the door. Richard wasn’t home yet so she didn’t have to hide her excitement from him. She skipped out the door without even saying goodbye. Lena was sitting in the driver’s seat wearing some big lime green shades and a leopard print top and smiled brightly upon seeing Davina. “Get in woman, we’re going for a ride!” Lena said.

Davina hopped in the passengers seat and Lena handed her a loaded tea. “What is this?” said Davina. “Just try it, it’s awesome! It’s called loaded tea and it’s full of all sorts of vitamins and all those good things.. It’ll give us a little energy for warrior training!” Davina sipped the vitamin infused tea, enjoying it for the first time. It tasted like passion fruit! She liked it a lot. Lena turned up the radio as they took off out of the driveway. Davina clutched the seat reflexively as Lena stepped on the gas. They sang along to the songs on the radio all the way down the road until they got to the school training grounds. By the time they stopped, Davina’s wild curly hair was looking extra wild!