Lunar Revenge

And The Two Become One

Emerald’s POV

Out from the bushes jumps the most beautiful white wolf. Her fur is so white and pure, it has a pearlescent shimmer. Trotting over where the moon goddess stands, she stops short of her and lays down. Looking up expectantly.

Selene runs her fingertips atop of the wolf’s snout. All the while, I stand there mouth ajar. I have never seen such a beautiful creature. Fierce but graceful. Reading my mind again, Selene speaks up. “Emerald, this is Nikkia. I have been saving her for you. She is very special, much like yourself.”

I pause a moment before slowly reaching for the magnificent wolf. As I start to stroke her, I earn a purr. ‘It’s nice to finally meet you, Emerald. I have been waiting for this day for so long!’

‘I can hear you?’ I silently muse.

‘Yes!’ She giggles. Her voice is gentle, like a butterfly kiss. ‘We are connected! Well not fully at the moment, but just wait! Together we will be a force to be reckoned with!!’

“I see you are able to talk to each other with no problem.” A smile graces her delicate face, not fully reaching her eyes.

“What is it you seek of me, Selene?”

She looks a little surprised.

“I didn’t mean to offend you!” I start but stop as soon as she raises her hand. A warm smile graces her soft features.

“You just caught me by surprise. I honestly thought I might have to encourage you a little more. You have been through a lot today.”

Selene opens her arms, gesturing to me to come in for a hug. Doing so has me feeling the greatest warmth. The peace I have been feeling since waking up here has increased tenfold. Hugging the moon goddess feels like hugging a super nova but being relaxed while doing so. There wasn’t any pain, but I could absolutely feel her power.

Breaking the hug, she looks down into my eyes. “I have always planned for you to have Nikkia. I’m sorry you have had such a rough go. Unfortunately, if I outright meddle in my wolves affairs on Earth, there are consequences. I can only guide. Sadly, not everyone follows my guidance.”

A lone tear escapes her icy blue orb. “I need your help to set things right. I may not be able to actively do anything on Earth, but you will be able to. You will have special abilities when you return. Nikkia will help guide you. She will teach you how to use them.”

It must really bother her to watch her creations suffer. Why else would she keep harping on the fact that she cannot do anything.

"I don't want you to think I do not care."

Ah, yes, the mind reading. Eventually I will get the hang of it. I hope.

"I know you care, Selene. I also know you will explain it all later."

She pulls me back in for another hug. "Thank you, Emerald."

“I have only one request.”

“I hope you get your revenge.”

Her words stun me. I assumed she would be all love and peace and forgive those who have wronged you. Yet here she is, telling me she will send me back, with a wolf and abilities. Looking up to meet her gaze, I ask, “When do I go back?”

"Soon. You must promise me you won't forget why you are there. You may seek your revenge, but do not let it consume you. You must remain true to yourself, pure of heart. Do not let the temptations of your new power corrupt you."

Her warning has me questioning if I am strong enough. Can I remain me all while seeking my revenge?

Her warm laugh pulls me out of my own head. "You are indeed strong enough. I would not have chosen you if you were not capable. I make no promises. There will be times that are trying. It will not be black and white sometimes. Do use your best judgment. Forget not, there are two sides to the same story. Ensure you have the whole picture before you make a decision. I hand selected you because you know what it is like to be weak and helpless. You will truly treasure the powers you receive and use them wisely. You can be the guardian angel I could not be."

I feel the tears begin to well in my eyes. She WAS there with me. The pain I now see in her eyes is not only that of my own, but her pain. The pain she felt watching, unable to help. Seeing me suffer and cry, while unable to do anything for me. I will assist her to the best of my abilities. I will not let her or her other creations suffer.

Grabbing her delicate hands in my own, I look up to her. To my right, Nikkia sits. Ready. Waiting. I know she feels the same way. She, too, saw my suffering. I know she will seek justice for me.

"Just tell us what we need to do. We are ready."

A warm light emits from her chest. It is so bright. I shield my eyes, unable to look at her any longer. I feel Nikkia does the same, her large white paw coming up to protect her. The light keeps growing. It is becoming brighter and stronger. It envelops us. I can no longer see my hand in front of my face, just pure white light. Despite how bright it is, it doesn't hurt my eyes. I feel her power radiating through this light. My whole body starts to tingle. Just a soft, ever so light tingle. Not the kind when your leg falls asleep. This feels good.

My vision becomes sharper. My hearing is better. I can now hear a low hum. I realize it's from Selene. She is radiating so much power it has produced sound! I blink, and the light is gone! Selene is in front of me, panting lightly. "I am not as strong as I should be." Her voice is distant, it is filled with sorrow. I look over to where Nikka stood, only to find she is gone!

'Not gone, bonded.'

Her voice resonates in my head. I turn to the moon goddess to thank her. Before I can voice my graditute, she taps my forehead, and I am back on Earth.