Chapter 5: Chapter 5

MEL:

My eyes wander around the city and, inexplicably, I feel as if I knew it, something like a dejavú is present causing me a certain shiver and anxiety.

He left the taxi stopping in front of a small but very beautiful house, it was something simple and that had not been so expensive, which is great since I want to save as much as possible while I can not find a job.

I go towards the entrance and after fumbling a bit with the keys, which is normal for someone clumsy like me, I literally enter with the right foot something that is cliché, but if somehow will bring me luck then who calls? You can never be too lucky.

I observe around me noticing how cozy my little house is, everything tidy and in its proper place, of course, I still had to add the Honey Way to the place giving personality to it, but for now it is very good.

I open the windows letting it air inside the house and mentally thank the former owner, who by the way is a very kind and friendly lady, for having left everything clean and sanitized.

I pass by the rooms that are the living room, kitchen, small laundry room, bathroom, and two bedrooms. Upon entering one of these rooms I give a few jumps of happiness doing a shameful dance of victory, after it was a suite, of course, nothing too big, but would have the privacy of having my bathroom.

I leave my bags by the door and throw myself on top of the cute, comfortable, and soft bed. It was so good that I almost let myself be carried away by the fatigue that the trip brought me, however, I still have some things to give a tidy, such as my clothes.

I get up saddened by leaving the warm warmth in which I was. I approach my bags and quickly take the clothes from there to start organizing them, I’m happy not to have an exaggerated amount but just the essentials.

After changing all the sheets and linings of both the bed and the sofa, after, even if the lady left everything well-cleaned, I still felt safer changing them.

I feel my stomach growling and I am amazed to look at the clock and find that more time had passed than I imagined, even had already lost until lunchtime.

I decided to take a walk to see if I could find a restaurant that is still serving lunch, but if I did not find it I would gladly accept one of those hot dogs.

My mouth salivates just imagining.

I take a quick shower and wear a light dress that goes a little above my knees and a Rasteirinha. Today the day was very hot, which I do not particularly like since I love winter, apart from the fact that for wolves this heat is not very pleasant since we are naturally hot.

Before I leave I put on my dark brown contact lenses and my sunglasses equally dark, I want to prevent people from somehow seeing my eyes which are so light blue that they kiss the abnormal.

In high school, the aunts tried to prevent the other girls from talking about them, but I’ve heard words like an aberration and monster coming out of their mouths. So I always wore the lenses, although at times they bothered my eyes was better than being seen as a monstrosity.

She left home locking everything and almost stumbled on the small step of the stairs so distracted that she was with the bag. I believe I was born with two left feet, just to justify my incredible lack of motor coordination.

I walk the streets knowing a little more about the place where I will live, I observe a square where there are a lot of children and their respective parents, of course, couples in love who are also present.

I sigh turning my gaze to the ground, after all, that was far from being my reality.

I am taken from my thoughts when I hear a very small cry, apparently from a child. I look around trying to identify where it comes from and I am surprised to find a little boy of about three or four years sitting on one of the benches of the square.

I am apprehensive about going to him because I am a stranger and could frighten him, but I follow my instincts approaching me and sitting next to him. As soon as he notices my presence his little body shrinks and automatically moves away, but even with apparent fear he stares at me with his eyes puckered in a challenging way.

Those eyes... they’re so much like his.

I shake my head trying to push the nonexistent man away from my thoughts.

- Hey, what happened small? - I ask lovingly trying not to scare you even more.

Her still suspicious eyes analyze me as if I needed confirmation that I’m not a bad person. I can see you’re still apprehensive.

And who wouldn’t be?

- I asked my mom- I’m surprised to hear her sad voice- I did not want this to happen, I just wanted to play with the other children and she did not leave, so I left curling up with some words, and have eyes full of water. It breaks my heart to see that.

- Tell me how it is and where you were, maybe I can help this noble warrior to find his mommy- I say suggestively and notice that the mention of the warrior did the same puffing up his chest and sniffing trying to contain the tears.

Mentally I laugh at your bravery.

- She is the Lion of the Jackson’s Lion and we were up on a stool that was flirting with a deal that comes out water-good, I have no idea what he was talking about Light and kingdom, and I find that maybe it’s your imagination of a child talking louder.

However, the description of the place to which he spoke reminded me a lot of a fountain to which he had passed previously.

- You were lucky to find me a toothpick, I think I know exactly where your mommy is- yes, a weird nickname, but he’s so skinny and small that he reminds me of a toothpick.

- My mom told me not to talk to strangers, but now we’re a couple, so no problem right? - his gaze pleads for me to agree- ah and my name is Henry- until the way he squints and crosses his arms angrily looks so familiar.

I am going crazy!

- And she is very sure about it, only as you said now we are a dear couple the warrior and the warrior, no maiden here- blink in your direction- your name is beautifully small, but I still prefer toothpick- his frown from place to a shy smile that fills his lips.

- I liked you... - I see your curiosity about my name.

- Mel, my name is Mel- smile- now let’s look for your mommy- I offer my hand that is promptly held by the same.

We walked towards the fountain and on the way he was giving me some details about the appearance of his mother even though he was kind of surprised that I did not know her.

Is she a celebrity around here?

It wasn’t long before we saw a woman, who was even much younger than I imagined, coming desperately towards us.

As soon as he was close enough he pulled the toothpick into his arms and wrapped it around him. Her eyes closed in relief making me feel sorry for the woman who should be completely desperate looking for her son.

- Mom stop crushing me- I hear her grumbling- look at Mel who helped me find you, she is my warrior and is very nice- opens her arms to show the "very".

His mother who seems to finally notice my presence and tapes me with the same suspicious face that the son had done. The sense of familiarity does not let me reason right.

- He was crying on a stool so I approached to try to help- I’m sincere with my words.

Tape me as if trying to decipher me and finally sighs pulling me into a hug, obviously after putting the toothpick on the floor. I’m left with no reaction to being taken by surprise, but I reciprocate gently soon after.

- I see sincerity in your words dear- if you move away throwing me a beautiful smile- never seen you before, is new here? - inquires curiously.

- I am yes, I arrived a few hours ago and was looking for somewhere to eat- I say after feeling my stomach again give a sign of life.

- Now let’s eat something then, I want to know a little more about the female who helped my baby frown with the peculiar way she speaks- and clarify some doubts about the city- ends seeing my curiosity.

I sign up wanting to know a little bit more about this place, is it like a pack? After all, I can identify some smells that remind me of my species.

Not far from where we were, we managed to find a stall that sold a variety of different snacks. My mouth salivates just looking at the big hot dog, the same is composed of bread, two sausages, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and lots of potato straw.

Exactly what I need now.

We sat down and ordered our respective snacks, the stick even chose the same as me claiming that a pair of warriors should eat the same thing.

- Well, I will explain basically how our city works so you understand a little better- focus my attention on it- we are separated into five kingdoms being them: that of the Müller who have a command level very similar to the Willer, they are in medium level in the question of strength. The Jacksons, to which I am Luna, have a high level of strength and power, as do the Collins. Finally, the kingdom of the Martin is the realm of the supreme alpha, which has an extremely invaluable strength, power, and dominance- I note a tone of pride in passing me the latest information.

- So this last kingdom is the most powerful? - I try to understand better.

- Yes, my son was the first supreme alpha ever, he was about to take over the Jackson kingdom when he was chosen to lead not only one kingdom but everyone else- I’m surprised at all that, the guy should be very powerful for that.

- How was he chosen? - I ask and rebuke myself for being so interested in her son’s life story.

But what’s the big deal? It’s important to keep me informed.

- The mark, our scriptures made it clear that the supreme chosen would have the mark of sovereignty and he acquired it when he completed his greatest age- incredible, if I were human and did not know of the existence of wolves would surely be freaking out with all this, which leads me to think...

- How do you know I’m a wolf? After all, you wouldn’t tell me that if you didn’t know that the answer is a bit obvious, but I want confirmation.

- Your smell Mel, I can feel that you are a wolf even if he is strangely very weak- he says thoughtfully.

We are interrupted by the snacks that have just arrived and we pause to enjoy those delights, heavens, that were extremely tasty. The toothpick that was a bit bored before is already with both hands around the huge hot dog and I can say that I’m no different from him.

- That’s very good Mel- says taking another big bite and spreading the sauces to all sides of her little face. Me and Kath, I found out your name is Katherine, we had a lot of laughs from that hungry little guy.

We spent a very pleasant time talking about various random subjects that yielded high laughter, they were simply amazing and lovely.

After a long time, I finally made friends.

Around 6 pm we said goodbye, it was late and the toothpick was yawning with sleep for a long time, that little one was completely exhausted.