- BYUN BAEKHYUN -
The deeper you get in the forest, the more smell of blood and meat fill your nose. I am almost confused and bewildered to experience such thing. I could already feel the saliva dripping at the edges of my canines and the taste of a bear I just killed still lingered on my taste buds.
I'm not in my wolf form today because I'm afraid to lose contact with Chanyeol. When I'm in human form, my senses are less sharp which means I am entertaining less distractions and 'signals'. I hid behind a tree just as another grizzly bear crossed my eyes and scent. I closed my eyes, smelling its blood and hearing the beating of its heart.
Slowly, I walked out of my shade and the bear turned to look at me very slowly as if it's in pain. It stumbled on its own feet and it didn't bother threaten its razor sharp teeth at me. As I took a step towards it, the bear didn't even wince.
I stopped, frowning. And when I looked really closely, I realized the bear is pregnant. She has one giant paw over her belly and suddenly, I could hear the baby's beating heart. She's almost about to give birth and I'm about to kill them both.
I hesitated and when the bear cast me another lonely look, started to back away.
"That's right, baby." I heard Chanyeol chuckle inside my head. "You don't want to kill a poor baby, do you?" he teased and I rolled my eyes as I walked back into the forest. My white shirt and pants are covered in dirt and blood. I wonder when I'll learn eating decently. \
"Go away." I shot back and I almost heard him laugh. "I'm not yet done, you jerk. Stop bothering me!"
"Okay." Chanyeol replied and when I could feel his presence slipping, he murmured, "I'm talking to Jongin. Sehun told me some... news."
That made me frown and I stopped by a tree, leaning into it whilst panting. "What news?" I asked. "Is there something wrong with the pack?" I wiped the sweat and blood on my face while waiting for Chanyeol's reply. I could still feel him though he's not saying anything. My brain feels heavy and that happens when he enters my mind. Sometimes it's tiring.
"I don't think it'll be nice talking about it like this, Baek." Chanyeol finally answered and he's serious. I could tell at least that. "I'll come for you later. I promise."
I gave out a small smile though he can't see me. "Okay." I whispered it this time. "I love you."
"Me, too." came his gentle reply. "Take care."
And with that, he's gone.
A sigh left my lips just as I decided to hunt somewhere else. Suddenly, a familiar scent washed through my face, making me gasp.
- DO KYUNGSOO -
Kim Jongin and I walk side by side along the school hallways and that's the only time I realized our school is basically taking in werewolves. And I mean a lot of them. They give Jongin a slight bow as if greeting a leader but most of them glare at him, even at me.
I didn't dare talk. I know they would all hear what I've got to say.
We reached the lockers and Park Chanyeol is leaning against his, a small, controlled smile pinching the side of his lips. As usual, he's wearing all black clothes and he didn't bother tidying up his mesyy ash grey hair. "Good day," he greeted mockingly and Jongin glared at him.
"Where's Baekhyun?" Jongin asked. I was thinking of that, too since I haven't seen him in a while. I looked up to see Chanyeol frown as he looked around the hallways.
"He's out hunting." he murmured in a very low voice I almost didn't hear him. "Mind stepping outside? I have issues to discuss." he suddenly sounds very serious that I had the feeling I have to leave. When he cast me a glance, Jongin gripped my hand.
"Issues." Jongin repeated, playing with the word in his mind. "What issues?"
This time, Park Chanyeol's glance lingered on my face. "Serious ones," he hissed. "And I don't think a mortal would want to hear." He smirked but it's somewhat annoyed. Is he angry at me? What did I do to him? With a confused frown, I looked up at Jongin and he's watching me with dark, hooded eyes. When his grip around my hand loosened, I had the thought he'll let me go.
"He won't be able to protect himself." Kim Jongin whispered and very slowly, his looks turned from composed to worried. "I could feel their wrath."
Chanyeol sneered. "Fine," he's obviously not pleased but I let it slip. I know he has a reason to be pissed with me now. Did Jongin do something for me again? Did he disobey another law? Chanyeol turned to his right sharply and marched out of the building. He's so tall that I suddenly find myself very much inferior to him. Jongin, however, held my hand gently as if he's afraid I will break. We followed Chanyeol out of the building and to my surprise, we didn't head for the field or the benches.
Jongin sniffed the air and he made a detour towards the dark forest hidden behind the academy. I didn't hesitate a bit when we stepped in the shadows of the trees. The air is suddenly chilly and there's no chirping bird to lighten the atmosphere. Jongin tried to study the surroundings by casting his look everywhere. Everything is starting to get too dark when we stopped.
"Kris is poisoning their minds," Chanyeol hissed and he's suddenly behind us. I almost jumped in shock but Jongin kept his ground, gripping my hand tightly in his. "He's spreading lies, Jongin! The pack believes him!" he round up Jongin until they're face to face.
"I heard. I could hear their murmurs," Jongin said calmly. "Kris is planning to dethrone me so he'll become Alpha himself. He gathered allies from the pack. Too many. Yes."
Chanyeol nodded gravely and he's doing his best not to look at me. "They don't want your law," he muttered. "They want the old rules back. You know they could kick us out, right?" he looked at Jongin this time, frowning in frustration.
"The Prophet might help us," Jongin whispered.
I am lost. I understand none about the things they are talking about. But what's weird is that I could feel that I am somewhat the reason for this problem, or issue, as Chanyeol called it. I could tell that I am somewhat involved into something I don't know.
"Will she?" Chanyeol asked and he's sounding more worried than angry. "What if she won't? What if she'll also leave the decision to the majority of the pack?" he ran a hand through his hair. "Jongin, we can't leave. No one will accept exiles like us."
Exiles. Are they throwing Jongin out of the pack? Chanyeol? Baekhyun?
Jongin looked into Chanyeol's eyes so intently. "I won't take back my words," he sneered and he's sounding more authoritative this time. "I know I am right, Park Chanyeol. You know that."
"But it's not a matter of right or wrong this time, Jongin." Chanyeol answered back. "Exiles could be killed anytime and by any who. We could be dead by tomorrow or the day after that. They might start protesting and the Prophet would be forced to hail Kris as the new Alpha." he started pacing the forest now. "They could kill us anytime."
Jongin let go of my hand so he could step towards Chanyeol. "Yeol," he touched his arm. "We could think this through. I'm sure there'll be a way out of this."
Chanyeol turned to him. "What 'way' are you actually talking about, hm?" he gave a bitter laugh. "They won't believe you!"
"I will talk to them." Jongin said firmly and there's no mistaking the sincerity in his voice. "They will believe me. They will listen. They will."
With a shrug, Chanyeol stepped back. "I don't know---" And in a blink, Chanyeol's eyes widened and his pupils turned red. His eyes are staring into nowhere like he's seeing something we can't. "Baekhyun!" he gasped.
Jongin immediately jerked upright. "What?! What's happening?" he gripped Chanyeol's arm.
Chanyeol started breathing heavily. "He's under attack."
And with that, Chanyeol turned into a wolf before speeding into the forest.
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Good night fellassss. :)