The new full moon

[Sealla (Retired)]

Hayzie had been in her chamber for almost the whole time since Sealla had ushered her there, merely coming out for food and a glass of water. It was probably the longest night for her, and very unslept too. The Beta had been up most of the night and day tracking down the Tunnel Lycans of their pack to support Hayzie in her transformation.

The woman knocked on Hayzie’s door, and called “Hayzie, the moon is ripe. Now’s the time.”<br>Not awaiting a response, the woman turned around, following closely behind Morgana, padded up the tunnel leading out into the moonlight. She knew Hayzie would come outside. The other Tunnel Lycans watched intently as Sealla dropped onto all fours and fur sprouted all over her form. Next thing, she was a wolf. Are you coming, Hayzie?

The moon shone brightly and beautiful down upon the entrance and the other Lycans.

[Hayzie]

Hayzie hadn't moved for the entire time, only coming out of the chamber once. She spent the rest of the time huddled in front of the fire and watching it's glowing flames grow, and grow, before fading into nothing but small embers.

The blonde was still there when a knock came at the door, and Sealla's voice came through the thick wood telling her it was time. But she wasn't ready. Hayz would never be ready, not completely, anyway.

Then, doubt began to travel through her. What if she couldn't do it? What if she turned into her wolven form, and then couldn't turn back. Those doubts were the reason she had not moved an inch yet. Those doubts kept her rooted in place.

The telepathic voice through to her head was the only thing that made her move. Are you coming? Those words were almost a command, despite the softness they were spoken with.

The short girl stood up and let the blanket fall back to the floor, before exiting the room and heading towards the entrance to the tunnels, stopping a little before the moonlight could shine upon her, uncertainty completely filling her as she tried to take the next step out into the open.

[Xavier]

Xavier had heard of Hayzie's unfortunate incident soon after it had happened, and he rushed to find her, and most likely Sealla as well. He padded up to Sealla's side and shot a message into her mind.

How is she?

Xavier had a worried look in his eyes. Their usual fire and fury were subdued, his mind preoccupied with Hayzie's misfortune. It was downright rotten of that Forest Lycan to have turned her, but there wasn't much that Xavier himself could do now. All he could do was wait and hope for the best.

Xavier decided to send a message to Hayzie as well.

Hayzie, it's Xavier. I believe we've met before. I'm sorry for what happened. I'm here with you all the way. We'll make you human again, soon.

[Sealla (Retired)]

A long time since she had seen Xavier. The woman leaned down and kissed the silver wolf on the top of his muzzle. She so hoped Hayzie would be ok. Xavier's usual passionate flaming eyes seemed a little more dull tonight. But Sealla couldn't talk. Her eyes weren't as cold.

And no doubt it all would be. "She could be better. Hayzie is stressing, but it's either tonight or a month later. She'll be fine." Sealla's reply was a little worried in tone, but still strong as ever.

[Xavier]

OOC: Oops. Heh. *commits seppuku in shame*

BIC:

Xavier changed into his human form and gave Sealla a kiss on the lips before walking up beside Hayzie. He put a hand on her shoulder and squeezed lightly.

"Are you going to be ok, Hayzie? Don't be too nervous. You should be fine."

Xavier looked back at Sealla and smiled, sensing that everything would be all right in the end.

[†Amelia†]

ooc: when is it ok to post? after morgana has did you say?

[Hayzie]

Hayzie had flinched a little on hearing an unfamiliar voice in her head. But it was explained soon after. Wherever Sealla was, most knew Xavier wouldn’t be too far behind, and that proved to be true as she received the message. Butterflies span around her stomach and the nervousness clouded over once more. I can’t do this, I just can’t… the blonde girl thought despairingly to herself, taking a step backwards into the tunnels and trying to retreat… most likely from doing the right thing.

However she could see Xavier walking towards her and stopped, feeling a little reassured by the gentle squeeze, but at the words should be fine, the Lycan girl tensed up once more, and a light shiver rolled through her frame. Should be fine. What if she wasn’t? What if everything went horribly wrong?

The light from the moon was glowing brighter and brighter, and consequently, it was beginning to travel further and further back into the tunnels and towards where the two stood. Hayzie took an involuntary step backwards, her slight frame not putting up any resistance to the psychological battle that was going on in her head. For seven months, she had fought against it, and it wasn’t going to be an easy fear for the girl to overcome. Once she had turned, Hayzie would have accepted what she had become… just in time for her to go back.

That was where the problem started. It seemed as though there was a tug of war in her mind, the side saying what she should do in an equal battle of strength to the one saying what she wanted to do.

“I can’t do this,” Hayz whispered quietly to herself, blocking any view of her green eyes from the world.

[Sealla (Retired)]

(oog: I think we should wait for Morgana to reply to Hayzie now. If that is ok with everyone here. She is the elder.)

[Xavier]

(OOC: Fine by me. *ish waiting*)

[Morgana]

OOC- Im sorry guys...been so busy and all....

BIC- You can do it Hayzie She a voice from the shadows. The moonlight from the entrance revealed a young women in black robes, her hair falling down past her shoulders. Two uncanny golden eyes glowed from the shadows as the women entered the tunnel.

I know this will be hard for you to do. So I will be here as long as you need me. She said to the frightened lycan.

She walked closer giving Hayzie a reasurring smile before continuing on.

So.. She said pulling down her hood, Where to start?

She looked at Sealla knowing that the Beta had some idea for she had been her for quite some time.

[Orca]

Hai, hai, Hayz-chan, we're all here for you.

The large white wolf strode out behind the Lycan Elder, slanted golden eyes glowing with kindness.

If you need me, please let me know, he sent, sitting back on his haunches and giving the other lycans each a respectful nod.

[Hayzie]

Hayzie let her lips curve into a small smile as Morgana spoke to her, though she was unsure as to why. What she was doing went against everything she had ever stood for as a Lycan, it was the one thing she had told herself she would never do, and now she had to do that something in order to put things right again.

What a strange world it was.

As Orca's friendly voice traveled through her mind, the slight girl couldn't hold back a tear from trailing down her cheek. They were all here to support her - the one who had stupidly gone and got herself turned, the one who had been forced to stay away from their companionship for so long... Yet they still did so much for her, and that was one memory that she would never let fade.

Nervously, Hayz took a single step towards the moonlight that shone brightly into the mouth of the tunnels. She could do this - if the Prefect put her mind to it, she knew there was nothing she couldn't do.

ooc: Sorry for bad post, just trying to get this thing up and running again ^^

[Kage]

"You are quite capable of this."


Kage's form materialized from inside the cave, his footsteps soft. He only wore a long black shrouding cloak, as he did not want to ruin any of his clothing in his impending transformation.

In truth, he had bided his time inside the cave, unsure if he could face the full moon. However, when he had sensed Hayzie's jumbled emotions, he knew he had to do something. Good leaders led by example, and althought he was no leader, an example could be needed.

Now, the soon-to-change Kage stood next to Hayzie on the threshold of the cave, just short of the pool of moonlight at his feet. He had his hands solemnly folded behind his back as he calmly stared out of the moonlit land. "Im actually terrified." He began, hoping this might instill a response from the girl.

[Xavier]

As Kage appeared and stepped up beside Hayzie, Xavier put his other hand on Kage's shoulder. He gave a wry smile and looked at his friend.

"So...you ready for this, Kage?"

Xavier then looked back at Hayzie and gave a different smile, a more comforting one.

"Don't be afraid, Hayzie. Everything will be all right in the end. No fear."

[Kage]

Kage nodded and smiled, before turning to look at Hayzie, "Courage.... is not the absence of fear. Rather, it is the realization that something is more important than it." With that, Kage calmly strode out into the moonlight, a small smile upon his face.

For what appeared to be the longest time, nothing happened, Kage simply continued to walk. Abruptly, his posture seemed to change, he became more stooped. Then, abruptly, Kage threw his arms back, discarding the cloak in a smooth flow of dark material, revealing a hint of naked human flesh before it was swallowed by coal-black fur.

A pleased howl lit the air, scattering many sleeping birds as Kage raced into the trees, circling about and returning. Despite the fact this was his first transformation, his body seemed uncharacteristically powerful. Seemingly luminous gold eyes looked at Hayzie as Kage gave her his very first wolf-smile.

Come Hayzie, come run with me.