Gift Shows Herself
*~Hunter's POV~*
Surrounded by nothing but darkness and blue mist I made my way through the forest. Trudging my legs that seemed to be getting heavier with each step. The voices were louder than before ringing in my ears. Crying out to me. Luring me closer and closer to it's hiding place.
The dark seemed to be twisting its self around me as I ran faster. Then a laugh that was sinister cold ripped through the forest. I stopped in front of a tree. At least I thought it was a tree. The bark was thick and seemed to wrap around it's self as if it were made from several smaller trees. It was covered in diamonds that looked so tempting to touch. The blue mist swirling around it making them look wet with dew. The odd blue sunlight making them shine rainbow.
I reached out to touch them but stopped when I saw that other half of the forest. It was dark and gloomy. But it looked like it was suppose to be like that. The trees all looked dead, and seemed to have faces that would disturb you in your sleep. What was worse was that the faces where shifting. They would be happy and then turn back into ones of pure evil.
The mist turned from a graceful blue to an almost burning red. The mist seemed to rush around the ground like it was the sea. A darker laughter was heard over by that side. I saw a flash of … something … run by. I felt a shiver run up my spine as I heard the laughter again but this time closer. I turned to look, but no one was there.
My heart was racing so hard I could feel the blood being pumped into my veins. I looked back at the other side to see a tree standing directly across from the tree in front of me. The tree was bigger than the other, and much darker – almost black. The branches looked as if they were ripped open in the middle to make a seat for someone. The burning mist seemed to center around it, making the tree burn. Like the actual leaves of the tree where just fire in the shape of leaves.
I saw two eyes look at me from the chair and my eyes got wide. I want to leave. Right now. I don't know what kind of black magic this is, but I know this is not normal. Even for me. I turned to go back when I came in face to face with the most gorgeous blue-gray eyes. But because I wasn't expecting that I shrieked – a very manly shriek – and jumped back. A very beautiful woman rolled her eyes at me.
“Don't mind my brother. He thinks your weak.” She spoke softly. I was still too shocked say anything back. She sighed and evaporated into blue mist before regathering on a branch. She looked at me curiously, “You do talk right?” She asked.
I nodded my head before blushing and opened my mouth, “Yes, I do. You just … surprised me. That's all.” She nodded, thinking more to herself.
“Well, now that you have met your mate, I can come out!” She grinned at me. I raised an eyebrow.
“Come out?” I asked. She picked at her freshly manicured nails, and tossed her chocolate brown hair over her shoulder.
“Your kidding me, right?” She said looking dully at me. I blushed slightly under her intense look. She sighed and swings off the tree branch. Bursting into mist half way in the air, and regathering in front of me, “Ok, since your obviously not smart enough to get this already, I’m Gift. The good side to your little curse.” She said rolling her eyes at the end.
I blinked at her before it slowly registered in my mind. My curse, being mated to a human. Being mated to Alex. I wanted to smile at the thought of Alex. The thought that he was mine. All mine. And I could stop with all this pain. Suddenly, I saw Gift laugh at me.
“What?” I asked.
“Oh, I just think it's so funny that you think all the bad stuff is over! Hey bro, did you hear that one too? Just wait till he deals with you.” She laughed. I heard laughter from the other side of the forest.
“Yes, I did … he will be rather fun to break.” The male voice sounded ruff and demanding. He was defiantly one of those guys that loved to be in control all the time. Gift whipped blue mist leaking from her eyes.
“How did you know I was thinking that?” I asked. She smirked at me.
“Where inside your head you know. That's what I mean by 'coming out'. We both get to come out of your head. Only, I get to go first. Got to give to a break from all that screaming and voices before you get the full blast of Curse – my brother. Ugh, I’m still pissed that he gets everything named after him.” She said.
“Aw, don't worry sis! You can put your name on your tree.” Curse – I’m guessing – laughed. Gift growled at him.
“Whatever. Look the reason why where even going through this is because there is someone I need to warn you about.” Gift said pulling me away from her brother and her tree. The forest seemed less noisy out this way. But there was something extremely wrong about it. She kept pulling me farther. Had really ran this far? We stopped in front of a large swirling white light. Gift turned to me and sighed.
“What is it?” I asked.
“It's Damon,” she said biting her lip, “He's a really nice guy, but you really need to be careful of his and Alex's relationship. And not for the reason you think.”
“What? Why?” I asked. My head was spinning and I could feel myself losing all my strength. Gift didn't answer, she just pushed me into the white light.
•••
I gasped shooting up in my bed. I clutched my chest, finding it hard to remember how to breathe. I was broken out in cold sweats, my heart beat was fast, and I felt light headed. So I just laid there, trying to come back to reality.
When I could breathe I slowly got out of bed. My legs shaky and wobbly. I opened my door slightly and check to see if there was anyone out there to see me in such a mess. When I was sure no one was there I opened the door and slowly made my way down the hall. Ok, I’m good.
I heard a giggle in the living room. I knew that amazing sound belonged to Alex. But, who is he with? My wolf becoming increasingly disturbed that someone was making him do that – and not me. Quietly, making my way to the living room, I peeked my head in slightly. My eyes widened at the sight in front of me. Damon and Alex. Laughing.
My heart felt like it was stabbed a million times. Why did they look so … perfect together? They weren't doing much, just watching T.V. together but the way they looked. It felt like how I would do when they were best friends. Alex tilted his head a little and slowly started to turn around. Oh crap! I walked away before he could see me and across the hall to the kitchen. Opening the fridge I grabbed a water bottle and put it to my lips, taking a few sips before setting it down.
I sat there trying to piece myself together. That crazy dream, seeing Damon and Alex … It's all to much! I feel like I’m being played with. Being pulled and push which every way they want me to go. My mind turns to mush and can't help the small groan I had from slipping out.
“I told you to be careful.” I heard a voice say. My head snapped up and looked at Gift. I fell off my chair I was so surprised.
“Ouch …” I groaned. I heard Alex and Damon come into the room. Alex immediately pushing Damon out of the way to get to me. I almost smiled at that.
“Are you ok?” He asked helping me up. I just glared at Gift. She smiled at me and then burst into mist. I sighed and looked back at Alex and Damon. Alex looked at me with a weird expression. And Damon just seemed to be off in another world.
“Ya, I’ll be alright … I just … I think I need more rest.” I said quietly. Damon laughed at me.
“That's funny that your the one who needs rest.” I growled at him before walking back upstairs and slamming my door closed. Face planting on the bed I groaned in agony. Why is he so rude? I’m the one turning into the alpha! He gave it up. That was always one thing that I didn't get about Damon. Why would he give up being alpha? It didn't make since. He was strong and muscular and stuff. Everyone liked him. The pack loves him. So why did he give it up?
Something in me told me it wasn't a simple answer either.
“Are you really going to lie here and mope about how your mate and your brother look together?” I heard Gift say.
“You know, your really starting to get on my nerves.” I groaned into a pillow. It still smells like Alex. Mine. Mine. Mine. Alex is mine. No one can tell me other wise.
“But I like being out here! You have some really dirty thoughts in your mind about Alex.” She said giggling at the end when I blushed. Oh god, she really was in my mind. So did that mean that that dream was really me going into my mind? I shivered at that. Ok, now that is just creepy.
I rolled over to look at Gift. She was playing with my DSi, taking pictures of herself. I sighed and tried to get all this straight. So, Gift and Curse are brother and sister. They've been living in my mind for all my life. Gift is the good side to my 'Curse'. And then Curse himself was like that walking devil. Great. This is just great. Now I’m going to have two nut jobs just popping up when ever they want, and no on can see them but me. I figure that because Alex and Damon didn't react to Gift in the kitchen.
And just when I thought my life was going to get normal.
A/N: OK, so I'll edit this in le morning. But you guys know how when I say 'later tonight' I mean one in the morning >.< Always, I know it's short but it introduces two new charatcers Gift and Curse. But we'll see more of Curse later. :D Picture is of Gift played by the beautiful Angelina Jolie!