Chapter 13

chapter Thirteen

*Caleb*

"Drake are you doing ok?" I asked him.

"Not totally, Caleb. But I'll be fine."

"It's just that you lookwell hungry."

"Yeah. I am. Right now that doesn't matter. While we wait for Ariya to find us here, what exactly is her plan? Why is she working for them?"

I looked at Drake, "It's better if I show you."

Drake nodded. He leaned his head down. I placed the palm of my hand on his forehead and let my fingers relax on the top of his head.

"I'm home." Ariya sighed.

"Hey kiddo, welcome home. Everything ok?"

"Sure." Ariya said as she slumped down onto the couch.

I went and sat down next to her "What's wrong?"

"We learned something new today at school."

"Oh yeah? What did you learn?"

"We learned about the Navi."

My eyes narrowed, "What did they tell you?"

"They said the Navi were an extremely strong clan. That they could heal themselves, live forever without growing old, run really fast, they were strong, but they were murderers. They killed people for fun. Tortured them and enjoyed it. They drank other peoples blood and they were monsters. So one day a hero showed up and exterminated all of the Navi and their friends, the wolves. But a couple were able to escape and one day they'll get caught and killed just like the rest of their clan."

I looked at Ariya, concerned, "You know that isn't true right?"

"Isn't it?! I mean didn't we do all of that stuff?"

"Part of it, yeah, you guys did. There were people that were killed, but not for fun. Did you guys drink people's blood? Yeah. But not if they weren't willing. Ariya, when you're new it is hard to control yourself because there is an instinct that you can't fight. But that is why there were rules. Those that broke the rules were given a chance to change and were retaught. Those that were rabid and were completely lost, were put down."

Ariya sat there thinking of what I had told her. Still a little unsure.

I sighed, "Ariya, you didn't see much of the vampire world because as a kid, we didn't want you to be exposed to it too soon. The same goes with all of the children. What they told you in school is nothing but excuses to justify the genocide. Part of their reasons weren't even true. Some of them are. But the true reason they went after us is because they can't control us. The switch's ability doesn't even work on us. The wolves and vampires worked together, lived together and merged their clans. That worried the 'government' and in turn they wiped most of us out."

"But why?" Ariya looked at me.

"I don't know. Maybe because they were scared of the Navi? Maybe because they couldn't control us? Maybe because we were too strong? Maybe something else?"

"Caleb?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm going to join them." Ariya said determined.

"Why?" I asked, searching her eyes for the answer.

"Because! If it is the first reason, I'll show them that there is nothing to be afraid of. But if it is something else, then I'll find out why and I'll do something about it. At the very least, maybe we can find Drake and we can go home!"

I took my hand away from Drake's forehead.

"She's been looking for you, Drake. All this time."

"Did she find out why?"

I nodded, "YeahI think so."

"And?"

"She wouldn't tell me. All I know is that she wants one thing. Vengeance. She intends to get it. No matter how hard the road is."

"So what is her plan then?"

"It's pretty thorough. There is a lot involved with it. She planned for different things to happen like"

"Ariya! Mya! Run!" A desperate voice shouted not far from us.

Instantly my stomach churned as I knew something wasn't right. That something really bad was about to happen. Concern written all over my face, I took off. My body shivered as my eyes changed color and I turned into a wolf. I got close enough to see Ariya and her team. A rabid vampire towered over Ariya and a girl. The vampire had grabbed a piece of rebar and swung it like a bat. A loud crack sounded as the rabid connected with the back of Ariya's head.

I growled and charged forward. Just as I went to move a sharp pain caught the back of my neck and ripped me backwards.

"Stop, Caleb!" Drake hissed, "I want to see if what Ariya thinks is true and if this rabid doesn't show me, then they're going to have to fight me next. I know you're concerned about Ariya, but she's strong. I know it. She's made it through so much already."