The Faults in Us (completed)

30~ Party?

I was panting hard, still on the ground. The crowd burst out cheering. I slowly sat up and smirked, looking at Rick. I thought I would win, but I'd forgotten his combat skill. That was my mistake. But I must say, I was kinda proud of him. 

He walked towards me and helped me up. 'Are you all right?' he asked, 'I hit you too hard. I'm sorry.' I laughed. 

'As if,' I said, 'and you should get that cut on your arm checked out. It looks bad.' He scoffed and helped me walk towards a bench. As we both sat down, Wendy made her way towards us. The crowd started to disperse, no doubt preparing for the huge party.

 'You guys put up a great fight,' Wendy said, as she lifted my top and started patching my back up. A male doctor took care of Rick. 'The pack was impressed. I heard a lot of people praising the Luna's technique.' I smiled. 

'It was fun,' I said, 'I didn't know who would win.' Rick elbowed me. 

'Liar,' he scoffed, 'you had no doubt you would win. I had to prove you wrong.'

 I shrugged, 'We're evenly matched.' Wendy chuckled and stood up. 

'All done,' she said, 'you can have some painkillers if it hurts.' I shook my head. 

'Some barbecue will fix me right up,' I said, 'what about Rick?' 

'He'll be fine,' the male doctor said, 'the cut wasn't too severe.' I nodded and extended my hand. 'Luke Hannings,' he said, 'a pleasure to meet you, Luna.'

'The pleasure's all mine,' I said, smiling. 'Now, I'm starving. Let's go.' Wendy told us to go ahead because she and Luke had something to discuss. Rick led the way towards a place where all kinds of delicious aromas wafted from. I sighed in satisfaction. 

'I'm happy we got that over with,' Rick said, 'now the pack is prepared and knows exactly what could happen.' I nodded. 

'I hope they can enjoy today,' I said, 'who knows what can happen next?' Rick put his arm around my shoulders. 

'Don't think about it,' he said, 'today's your day. Enjoy it.' I smiled and gave him a small squeeze. Soon, I was standing in front of a huge array of barbecue grills and different kinds of meats and a lot of plates. I grabbed one and started filling it. When nothing more would fit, I sat down next to Rick, who to my surprise had taken a decent amount. 

'Mmph? Mmhm mm-hmm?' I asked him. Luna walked up to us. 

'Translation, please,' she sighed. 

'"Huh? Aren't you going to eat more?"' Rick said. Luna laughed. 

'That is a lot,' she said. 'I'll be back in a minute, I need to regulate the alcohol with those silly teens. They don't know how to stop...' Rick and I laughed with our mouths full. There was laughter and smiles all around and I loved it. 

What can I say? Barbecue brings everyone together. 

'This is delicious,' I said, 'I haven't been at a barbecue for so long.' Rick nodded, not saying anything and just enjoying his food. Kids ran past us, laughing and playing tag. Teens a little younger than us hung out in their groups and talked. 

I never had an experience like that... I wondered how it would feel like to have a huge friend group with tons of people you could share your troubles with. I scoffed, my teenage life was filled with beatings and then finally running away. But I was past all that now. I looked at Rick, calmly scarfing down his food. His green eyes were bright in the sunlight and his raven hair had a little shine to it. 

'Are you going to keep staring or is there something you wanna tell me?' he asked. I shook my head. 

'I'm gonna keep staring,' I said, giggling. His eyes met mine and he leaned closer. My breathing hitched, his face was so close. But then he leaned back and I noticed he had a drink in his hand. I looked behind me and sure enough, there was a six pack of beer. 

I blushed hard and punched him the the stomach. He wasn't going to kiss me, he just wanted a drink. He laughed with a little "oof". I was just about to stand up and walk away, but he grabbed me and turned me around. 

Then he kissed me. 

I was so surprised, I froze. But then I melted into the kiss. It was amazing, I felt tingles all over  my body. 

I pulled back when I heard cheers. I opened my eyes and everyone was clapping and cheering. I blushed and hugged Rick to hide my face. He chuckled and hugged me tight. 

Suddenly, there was a loud scream. We were on our feet immediately. 

People were running and panicking. Blood splattered on my face. 

Rick fell to his knees while I stood there in shock. 

The blood... was...

There was a war cry from two sides of the clearing we were in. The one on my left was only a single person. The one on my right were hundreds of people. My ears could pick out the difference. 

But all I could see was my mate. There was a huge knife in his back, which I sensed powerful magic form. I fell to my knees while chaos erupted all around me. There was blood and bodies everywhere and fighting all around. 

'Rick,' I breathed, 'you'll be okay. Breathe, baby.'

'Ren,' he said, gripping my shoulders, 'listen to me. I love you.' My eyes widened and tears overflowed. 'I need you to do something for me, sweetheart,' he continued, 'I need you to fight. Keep the pack safe. They need their Luna to be strong and lead them right now. I'll be fine. Tell Mom I love her and remember, you're a Claw now. And...'

'A Claw never gives up,' we both said together. I hugged and kissed him. 

'Leave me,' he breathed, 'the pack needs you.' I gripped his shirt, not wanting ot let go. I had finally found love. I had finally sorted it out. But in a split second, everything was crumbling to pieces. I didn't want to go on. I didn't want to live. 

'Baby, I'll always be with you,' Rick said, as if he was reading my thoughts. 'Now fight, for me. Save the pack. I love you...' I cried and hugged him one last time. Then I gently laid him on the ground. Medics swarmed us, but I knew it would be too late. 

I looked across the field and my eyes met familiar blue orbs. 

Athena. 

For a millisecond, I was happy to see her. 

Then I realized the dagger that hit Rick had come form the left. The direction she was in. Kayden appeared behind her. 

'How...' I said, my voice cracking, 'Why...?' 

I couldn't believe Athena did it. But there was no one else. 

She killed him! She killed Kendrick! My best friend in the whole world destroyed me!

Before I knew it, I was in her face. I punched her so hard, she went flying about a hundred meters. 

'HOW COULD YOU?!' I cried. It was heard all over the battlefield. For a second, everyone was in shock. The ghouls and their vampire reinforcements stopped attacking the pack as the person they wanted was punched by their ally. Former ally. 

Kayden appeared from the woods, totally confused. 

'WHY?!' I screamed, 'WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO ME?!'

Athena got to her feet. 'It was for the best,' she said, 'he manipulated you for years. His father tortured you. Don't you want revenge?' I was so blinded by rage, what I did was just pure instinct. 

I grabbed Kayden, who was standing next to me. 

Then I ripped his heart out. 

There was complete silence on the battlefield as Kayden's limp body fell to the ground. 

'Don't you want revenge?' I asked, my voice completely monotone. 

Tears fell from Athena's eyes. She started shaking and her Goddes Flame unleashed. 

'SERENA!!!' she yelled, flying towards me. I shifted instantly and charged her too. 

'ATHENA!!!'

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