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Sighing the young woman rubbed at the small of her back with one hand and her eyes with the other. Tired she moved across the wooden floors of her well furnished room to sit in a chair by the fire. Her hand rested on her gently swelling stomach as she sank back into the chair. She closed her eyes peacefuly and then smiled when she felt small movement from the child growing inside of her. Her smile deepened when she felt the presence of her lifemate near.

His loves back faced the door and he padded silently towards her. Placing his hands on her shoulders, wrapping his arms around the back of the chair he began to knead the knots of tensions away. He leaned forward, his hands moving to rest on her stomach, until he could whisper across her cheek.

"Is ther anything Her Majesty, Queen Amarantha desires?" he joked.

"A day, just one day of silence Aiden," Amarantha lemented to her husband "Thats all I desire at the moment."

Aiden adopted the look of a lost puppy. "Amy," he whined, using his pet name for her, "Surely, you desire more." [i]Maybe your lovemate?[/i] his mind brushed hers invitingly.

Giggling like a young girl the queen stood quickly. Stretching she walked to the large four poster bed. "No. I think I really want to go to bed," Amarantha started. When Aidens shoulders slumped she giggled again. [i]And I desire my lifemates to join me,[/i] she sent the thought to his mind. Discarding all the thoughts of how hard it was to rule the clans. She knew her and Aiden would discuss matters later, then she could tell him the bad news and her difficult decision.

Pulling back a strand of long brown hair, Mina stressfully laid down today's dinner in front of Raven. Her expression quickly changed. "Eat up" she said with a smile towards him, as she said to him every day. Raven picked up his fork and replied with a slight "Hmmm" and closed his eyes, eating his share in silence. Mina pulled the dark strand behind her ear, the blue stone of her ring glistening in the moonlight. She immediatly glanced towards her staff, peacefully resting next to the table.

"Something the matter?" Raven muttered after swallowing his last bit. Mina shook her head and approached the man. She wrapped her arms around his neck and held him in a tight embrace. Raven ignored his dinner for a slight moment to hold Mina's hand. His red jeweled ring began to glow with hers. "It's nothing.." she consoled herself, as well as send the message to Raven's mind. "Maybe it's one of those weird days...but it just feels like something...different is going to happen soon..." Mina closed her eyes, gently resting on top of him. "Maybe...but who knows...I'll still protect you...no matter what.." Raven sent back, as he completely ignored his food and closed his eyes.

In the green wood, their pure fur flashed stark against the scene. Behind them, shadows followed with the sounds of howls. The pack was not cruel, but these two were strange, dangerous to the pack. They drove away the kill and drew the attention of the hunters, they had to leave.

"Hurry Reina!" the voice of her brother sounded in the head of the younger, smaller wolf. The pack did not want them anymore, they were forcing them to leave.

They ran the day and then found a cave to stay in. They had left pack territory and now were on their own. Reina and her brother Torrek, both white wolves, had been banished. They would have to learn to hunt, they would have to live alone. The run had exhausted them both, but only Reina slept. Unsure of their new home, Torrek stayed up to watch and listen for strangers.

A gleam of knowledge shone in the depth of the large white wolf. That knowledge had scared the common wolves, had forced them to drive the strange wolves away.

Torrek's eyes saddened as he watched his little sister. Her breathing was uneven as she experienced a dream, the pads of her paws were raw and bleeding from too much running.

Torrek left the shelter of the cave to check the immediate area. His mind was still on his sister and noticed the strange smell too late. The smell of death surrounded Torrek as a fierce pain erupted in his chest. A hollow, rasping laugh as followed by the sight of an ugly face. Shallow and twisted with hate, a young mans face swam in Torrek's vision.

Reina woke with a sharp yelp followed by a long whine. Confused she circled before running out of the cave. As she ran further from the cave, the confusing images in her mind grew more intense. She whined as she ran now, scared and confused, but still she ran, towards her brother who was unconsciously sending the frightening images.

But there was something worse than the images her brother sent her. As she broke through the last of the trees between her and her brother, her heart rose to her throat and she tried to stop her run.

Sitting down to slow her charge, Reina slid closer to the horror before her. Like the adder to the bird, the creature, too perfect to be human mesmerized Reina into stillness. There was no true beauty in the face ahead, but the eye transfixed Reina.

Then the frightening creature turned and left, laughing. The vampire had killed the one cursed wolf, the other would surely die. Yes, the forest would claim that one. Reina cowered until the horrific creature had disappeared completely before she moved. Then she slunk forward, the fur of her belly brushing the dirt. She whimpered as she reached her brother. Blood stained the soft white fur of his chest, the jagged wound still seeping blood. Whining in the back of her throat, she licked his nose. When no response came, she backed away.

Later, Reina cowered in the back of a cave far from her brother and the scene of his death. But no matter how far she ran, the smell of death still burned her sensitive nose, when she closed her eyes. She still saw that grinning face. Every gleam in the night was a flash of that smile, those yellow fangs gleaming. Through the night Reina did not sleep for fear of the creature returning.

(( xd thank you for writing this for me Rikku! xd ))

"Rei? Rei, where are you? Rei! Danica woke up gasping for air. "Shhhh. it's o.k. I'm here. You were just having a bad dream." Danica's mate took her into his arms and spoke to her in a gentle voice trying to sooth her down. Danica was shaking remembering the horrific dream she had just had.

"I couldn't find you. I looked all over the place looking for you, but I couldn't find you. It was dark and I was scared. Oh Rei." Danica sobbed into Rei's chest. Hugging him as if she would somehow never see him again. "It's alright. I'm here now. And I won't ever go away. Trust me." Rei kissed his mate genly on the head and then went down and kissed her lips. "Nohing could ever take us apart.

Danica woke up. The dream slowly slipping away from her memory. What was that? She sat up and gently touched her lips, still feeling the feel of the kiss that was given to her on that night so very long ago. Was that a dream? I do not know. Danica sighed and got up. Today was going to be a very busy day, for today was also a very important day. She had alot of things to do today to get ready for the festival.

"Here get your spiced fruits here!" Some one called out. It was getting late into the festival and Danica Irene yawned quietly. "It's getting late. You should head back to your in.", a voice behind her came. Danica turned and took in the handsome features of the person. Emerald green eyes looked down at her. Laughter written in those cunning eyes. Short ,raven black hair tummbled around to frame his face. His black shirt showed his big arms very well and did nothing to hide his slender body. And his pants were made of black cotton. "Numair! what a supprise to see you here!", Danica spoke. Numair was an old time friend of Danica from before she met the Queen. Danica had no memories whatsoever of her pass except for her name. Numair had helped Danica out while she was wandering through different cities and towns. He had taken her in. Giving her a temporary home. She liked him well enough but he wasn't one for using manners. "Oh well now imagine how i felt seeing you here. If memory serves me right you now live within the palace of his and her majesties." "Yes, you are correct. I am only here for the festival. Now if you will exuce me I think i will head back. I am very tired." Danica got up and turned to walk out of the room when Numair grabbed her around the waist and kissed her cheek. "Goodnight Dani.", he wispered into her ear. Danica stopped, startled, he had never called her by that name before. Danica composed herself again and walked out of the room without any emotion, acting as though nothing had happened.