Chapter Thirty (unedited)
The sun had risen once again but the darkness of power had consumed the light. Savanna could feel it. The way she smelled the children's and women's fear, the anxiousness of wolves who stood like solders. They came prepared just as she came with a steady heart. She shall not be weak, especially when today is the day
The day she might die
Savanna stared at her reflation. Pale and hard but she forced herself to stay relax, soft. She needed her mind blank and focus at the mission
Savanna had received the new of Amanda recovery last night. She was happy indeed only, she felt the guilt again. The thought of seeing Her face and the way she envisioned her holding her now empty stomach , Savanna blew out a breath, she was too afraid to see her. Finding Her muscle tight, she massaged it with a flinch when she began to feel an ache on her shoulders
"Goddess give me strength" she needed it especially now. Her hand instinctively held her heart, her face scrunched up to force herself to forget everything but today
Focus Savanna
Lucas
Once again Savanna opened her eyes and saw herself on the mirror, her room stood behind her where she saw her mothers necklace, safely tucked on the bed. Everything seemed clean and normal. Savanna decided to clean we room after the war- if they win then that would be a victorious moment to us wolves. As Savanna though about it, her smile faded as soon as she remembered...
She wouldn't see the world after this
she wouldn't see their happiness because she knew she would have been banished to a place like Vashka or worst, persecuted.
When a sigh escaped her mouth, she began to prepare.
Lucas. Lucas. Lucas
"Lucas" she whispered. My mind has been playing with her mind often. It was disturbing and achingly painful to even hear his name. To see his smile in her dreams and to feels his arms. Goddess she missed him
"Savanna"
She began to gasp when she heard no other then Lucas behind her. His face seen against the reflection of her mirror. As if she couldn't believe it, she turned to see him there and real. Why was he so hauntingly handsome?
Get it together Savanna!
Clearing her head, Savanna silently prayed before she gave a stiff smile
"Lucas"
'Be strong' she reminded herself. Don't let him see you weak
Savanna held her sobs, the weak side of her that only Lucas could bring. Why did it have to be like this? why did everything have to end like this?
She didn't know but as she watched Lucas there, in her room with an unbearable expression. Savanna then thought
I'm not being strong
No, she was hiding and if this is her last time to see him then and its the right time to give everything she has. Shes done with pain, done with chasing only to be ignore. This time, she wanted to let go and smile on her last
And then there she smiled
"I wanted to talk to you-"
"Look, I wanted to_"
They said in unison before they stopped, Savanna let out a giggle. Her eyes fresh with tears, fresh with emotions
happiness, sadness... It didn't really matter now. She needed this
"you first" Lucas said when Savanna sat on her bed, Lucas of course followed her and sat beside her
With a deep breath, Savanna started
"I'm happy you came, I actually wanted to talk to you before we join the others" she said at first, she found it hard to actually talk right now but she forced herself to do so
"I know things may have been.. complicated. Not just about us but with everything. My identity, the secrets we have kept and the things that just have been happening to us. Sadly, all I have ever have done is create more complications and I'm sorry for that too"
Lucas opened is mouth to protest but Savanna lifted her hand for him to stop him
"But the thing is, even with this life, the things that has been happening to us.... They hurt but that's fine guess. After all its also hard in your part. I'm sure Honoria would be proud to have a man like you. Strong, brave, loyal, you're just the man who the world actually needs despite your foul exterior. You're a great man Lucas, that I can see but I really can't hate you for that" A laugh escaped her mouth as her eyes brimmed with tears "How could I hate you for that? You're a leader and that's what they do, they lead even when their roads have disappointments and obstacles, you hold your pack and would do anything to keep it standing"
"I'm proud for you" She smiled before she took another breath when she realize there was a lump on her throat when she couldn't let the words out
"I- I" Her tears began to flood through her pale skin and Lucas didn't hesitate to wipe them away with his gentle fingers
"Thank you Lucas, Thank you for giving me those eighteen years to actually live the best as I can. Those eighteen with my pack and my family... I-I love you Lucas, even if you can't that's fine. I just want to let those out. I'm not mad about it"
Lucas stared at Savanna for a great moment, his mouth open ready to tell her to damn everything, that it was all his fault yet his words wouldn't come out just as Savanna had the courage to say and it only made him weak. So with a shaky breath, Lucas jumped to hug Savanna fiercely. His hold tight and hard as if he couldn't let her go
I love you
Savanna I love you
"savanna -"
she only shook her head for him to stop, her smile shakily weak yet she remained strong
"You don't have to say it Lucas"
Lucas could only nod before he stood silently. You weak mutt!
Before he left he said softly
"Stay alive Savanna" and left, leaving Savanna who eyes remained through his back. As Lucas strides hard towards the other side of the mansion, he stopped when his legs gave out of him. His hands clutched his hair tightly as he wished for the pain to consume him, kill him with its agony. He wanted to scream yet the only sound that came out was his sobs
and there he saw all those memories with his late wife, his happiest moment that slowly turned to his and Savannas greatest memories together. And slowly all he could only think about was her. Amanda's words spoke through his mind as all he could see was him, her and the life they could create together
"Dammit it" In a speed of lighting, he twirled back where Lucas ran towards Savannas room where he found her silently wiping the fallen tears on her cheeks only to jump when he showed his presence through the loud bang of the door
"Lucas-"
Savanna didn't have the time to talk when Lucas came speeding in front of her before he swallowed her words with a hard kiss. His hands reached to clutch her hair and steady her so she wouldn't leave his side, eyes closed as he felt that wonderful feeling he had been craving through those days
It felt like home
Both entangled themselves with each others body, trying to lose all the space between them before they landed on the bed together, Savanna below him while He supported his body with his elbows on each side of her head. They began to furiously kiss until one couldn't breath, Slowly savanna turned to breath but Lucas thought this wasn't enough. Surely after she took the time to breath, Lucas slowly kissed her neck and then behind her ear where she always liked it
"lucas" She said breathlessly
"I love you Savanna"
I finally said it
"I love you so much Savanna"
"I love you. I love you. Goddess I love you Savanna"
"Lucas-"
"NO more holding back, I Wont hold back anymore Savanna, I'm sorry. Dammit I'm so sorry Savanna-"
Savanna stopped when she looked at him and saw his tear stained face only to wipe them away with her tender kisses
No one spoke after that. They comforted each other with their strength and love for each other. Holding each other with until the time came when they had to let go
"Promise me you'll stay alive Savanna" He said softly, holding her in a loving embrace with their foreheads touching
"I could say the same to you" She said with a smile, her eyes dancing with happiness and Lucas couldn't help but steal a kiss
Together they left the mansion. It was empty where the villagers of young and weak had took cover through the underground. They silently moved towards the silent roads before they saw the wolves on the wide green pasture. Wide and healthy yet Lucas frowned when he knew this would be a blood bath
"Hey" Suddenly he looked down to see Savanna smiling up to him
"Everything will be fine" She whispered
With a nod, they continued to walk towards Raphael who stayed with the alphas. Hes back facing them
Sensing their scent, Raph turned to give them a small smile
"Aren't you suppose to be with you're wife?"
Raphael only shrugged and gave a smile "My wife did demand I stay but that would only be weak for me. Vashka did this to her and I swear to her I would destroy every army she has even if I die"
Lucas only nodded and gave his brother a hug. Silence was only there as if they didn't need words to speak their love for each other. They followed Rapahel who after letting go continued to walk in front where they found Alaric, watching the pasture with a stoic expression
"Cousin" Lucas called out and Alaric turned and smile
"Ahh cousins" he then turned to Savanna with a nod " Savanna" I believe you got the time to out your shits in order?" HE said, clearly for Lucas who only grunted with a glare but Savanna shyly smile when she saw his mouth quirked up
"that's more like it Lucas, wouldn't want to have many shits after this fight"
When he said that, everyone seemed to quiet down, as if the word was poisonous. Everyone seemed scared, that we all could smell and when the fear and anger grew from the wolves Alaric glared through the wolves ans yelled with a thunderous boom
"Wolves! We have come here to put an end to our misery. To put an end to this curse of anguish Vashka had blind us to have. Now we fight as wolves. a gift from our goddess, we fight as men with the power to change the power to create peace with our specialty.You are not animals, we are leaders, we are wolves"
Everyone cheered as their screamed bellowed through the empty pasture
"Let as fear but above that fear is our determination. Our crave for her blood and peace through our land. And as we fight as unity with our packs, let us give our strength to one another because without it. You are nothing" Slowly Alaric looked at the alphas who watched their pack with pride. His eyes assessed everyone with a smile
" No wolf could be a pack without his family. No wolf could be strong enough without his pack. And without a pack then you are a no wolf"
Everyone cheered and slowly, Lucas hands slowly slipped through Savannas. he looks up and gave him a smile before she watched everyone until her eyes caught Alester who gave her a sad smile. She gave one too only to freeze when she saw her father. His eyes never wandering to search his daughter. This pricked her heart a bit. Lucas who sense his mates sadness then squeeze her clasp hand and whispered without looking at her
"You will get through this Savanna"
She watched Lucas. His face hit by the sun as she smiled and wondered
She was lucky to meet a man like him
Suddenly the sky seemed to darken. It dimmed down and everyone came prepared at the second. Alaric gave a long breath before our scent hit something ominous
"I can smell the stench of that wench" Raphael growled
"restrain yourself Raphael. We can smell her but our patience can determine our strength. Let us not rush and kill ourselves with it" Lucas stated with a fierce growl
Raphael only snarled but held his ground
It was then they saw Vashka and her army walking towards them in a few yards away, dark and evil smelled through their very nose. Everyone growled as they began to get agitated on where they stood. Growls could be heard from males and females who seemed excited to hunt for blood. Some seems scared but not strong enough to run. They are family and no one runs out
From a distance, Savannas eyes sharpeeend as she saw Vashka hideous grin. Her eyes only for her until she heard her whisper through her head
"I smell your fear my little Xiuhcoatl"
She didn't speak. Instead she glared and blocked her voice only for her to come back again
"Rather choose those dogs then your blood Xiuhcoatl. What a shame..."
She wanted to speak but she didn't want to give her the satisfaction to actually make her more victorious. So with a glare emitted to her, she only clutched her fist tightly. Lucas who notice didn't dare to touch her, clearly her anger beginning to consume the aura as everyone notices her irritation
As silence passed them. Everyone began to flex their muscles. Their body ready for battlle as they watched their enemies. Black with smoke and clearly inhuman or alive
"Are you ready for your death you foul Creatures?" She taunted. Her voices Seethe in a demonic caress through everyones minds
"The only foul creature that will die is her" Rapahel mumbled
No one spoke. No one even utter an insult but their body spoke readiness and as time came when the sun was covered by grey clouds they knew it was time
"Let goddess guide us and kill her nut headed sister" Alaric stated with a snarl
And then, with one lift of an arm, everyone charged. Shredding skins and howls formed
This is war
One more Chapter!!! waddya think? ;) Anyway lets hope for the best cause this sucks