《Return of the Battle》 Chapter 1: The big secret!
Olivia''s Pov ''''Come now Olivia let''s move it!!!'''' my mom exclaimed. ''''Come on Mom when are we going to be done? I''m exhausted,'''' I said to her. ''''Okay then maybe let''s just go for some karate then we will be done,'''' said mom. "No Mom please I''m so tired we have been training for some hours now," I said. ''''Okay fine enough training for today. You did well dear don''t give up! But let''s go home now besides we have a family meeting,'''' said mom. We went to Aunt and Uncle''s house. ''''Oh so we visiting Aunt and Uncle?'''' I asked her. ''''Yeah dear. We all have a meeting here together,'''' said mom. Just then dad joined us. ''''Oh hey Dad,'''' I greeted him. ''''Hey Olivia how was training today?'''' he asked me. ''''Well I''m really exhausted, but I''m getting more skilled day by day thanks to Mom,'''' I said. ''''Great! You will need it,'''' said dad. Then we knocked on the door. And they opened for us. These past few days mom has been taking me for all different kinds of training which I know is good for me, healthy for the body, increase in strength and flexibility. But what was the catch? I have done a few of them since my childhood such as karate but this time mom made sure that I do training most of my time and she would mark me on it and then I would practice with dad at home. Inside the house... We sat around a large table but everyone was quiet. They were all looking at each other and that''s when I knew something was up. ''''Guys what''s wrong? You are acting weird,'''' I said. ''''So who should tell her?'''' my aunt asked my mom. ''''You do it please,'''' said mom. ''''No I can''t,'''' my aunt said. My dad sighed. It''s like everyone knew what was happening except for me. ''''Tell me what?'''' I asked them. I looked at my cousin. ''''Do you all so know what they are talking about?'''' I asked Zardie. ''''Well yeah,'''' she said. ''''What is that then?'''' I asked her. ''''Umm...'''' said Zardie. It was like she was hesitating to talk which was so weird. Zardie has never hid a secret from me we tell each other everything. ''''I would rather let someone else tell you,'''' said Zardie. ''''So you mean you are hiding something from me?'''' I asked her. ''''It was not my choice. Olivia I had to,'''' said Zardie. Just then my mom held my hand. ''''Okay dear don''t worry I will tell you,'''' she said. ''''Olivia have you ever heard of werewolves?'''' my mom asked me. ''''Well yeah but the ones I know that were here before are now long gone right Mom?'''' I asked her. ''''No that is not the case,'''' said mom. ''''Wait what??? So you mean there are still werewolves amongst us?'''' I asked her. ''''Well yes. I won''t lie to you but you must promise me all''ve us this is top secret that you won''t tell anyone,'''' said mom. ''''Oh so that is the secret? Well don''t worry I won''t tell anyone,'''' I said. ''''And that''s not all but there is more. But like seriously it''s important that you keep this top secret otherwise you will ruin everything and might not get the chance,'''' said mom. ''''The chance to be what?'''' I asked her. Now I was so confused. ''''The chance to be a protector,'''' said mom. ''''So we can we trust you?'''' asked dad. ''''You can count on me Dad!'''' I exclaimed. ''''So just like Queen Aria as you know she was a protector and so were we. Some of us even worked with her protectors with her,'''' said mom. ''''Oh wow awesome! And when you say we how many of you are protectors?'''' I asked her. This novel''s true home is a different platform. Support the author by finding it there. ''''Well here it''s all''ve us except for you and Zoey,'''' said mom, ''''but you will be joined the team soon if you pass the test and if you are chosen,'''' she said. ''''Okay but then how come all''ve you are protectors already? I mean like even Kayden,'''' I said. ''''It''s not about age or anything Olivia just the time has to be right,'''' said mom. ''''And what about this test how does it work? How do they know me and who handles it exactly?'''' I asked. ''''Well let me just say it''s the Master. No one knew it but when they need a new protector they go around and observe people and they choose the number of people who should go and one is chosen,'''' said mom, ''''but don''t worry after one week you will go for the test everything will be clear to you the Master will explain everything,'''' she said to me. ''''Yeah Olivia,'''' said Zardie, ''''we wouldn''t want to spoil it for you. Trust me it will be so interesting when you see everything unfold for yourself,'''' said Zardie. ''''Yeah all we can tell you now is that keep training and in one week''s time you will be ready for the test,'''' said mom. That was a long talk indeed. After dinner I went to my room to process everything. Just then Zardie knocked on my door. ''''Yeah Zardie,'''' I said. ''''Olivia I know this alot for you and I know you need time to process it but I just want to say that I''m sorry. I know we tell each other everything but this I wanted to I really wanted to but you know, it was not within my power please understand,'''' said Zardie. ''''It''s okay Zardie I understand,'''' I said. ''''Really? So that means you are not angry at me? You are still my best friend?'''' she asked me. ''''Of course! Why not? Best friends forever,'''' I said. I gave her a hug. The next morning... ''''I can''t believe we will now be going to the same school,'''' I said to Zardie as we walked in the school. ''''Yeah and you are going to love it! Trust me,'''' said Zardie. ''''Yeah I bet I will. Besides we are going to the same school now!'''' I exclaimed. ''''Yeah. Enjoy cousin,'''' said Zardie. She wished me goodbye and went off to her class. I went to my class. Not knowing where to sit I decided to go to sit straight infront. On the front desk a girl was sitting there and another chair empty. ''''Hi. Is anyone sitting here?'''' I asked her.
Chapter 2: First day at a new school She looked at me for a while. ''''Well yes you can sit here no problem,'''' she said, ''''No one is sitting here. Hey I''m sorry about that, I just get shy around new people,'''' she said. ''''Me too. Besides I''m new here,'''' I said. ''''Oh you are welcome!'''' she exclaimed. ''''Yeah thank you. I''m Olivia and you?'''' I asked her. ''''Isla,'''' she said. We continued talking for a bit. ''''Hey the teacher is about to come now,'''' said Isla. At break I walked with Isla she showed me all around the school. Then we went to meet some other students. ''''Hey new girl! I''m Nora pretty sweet and I can be a good friend of yours. Just do me one favour don''t mess with my man,'''' said Nora. ''''Your man?'''' I asked her. ''''Yeah there,'''' she pointed to the guy at a distance. ''''I must say though you are so pretty. What is your name?'''' asked Nora. ''''Olivia,'''' I told her. ''''Nice name love it,'''' said Nora. ''''Thanks I like yours too,'''' I said. After that talk with Nora, Isla and I continued walking. ''''Well that''s Nora,'''' said Isla, ''''don''t be afraid of her that is not even her man it''s just her crush,'''' she said. ''''Oh really?'''' I said laughing. ''''Yeah,'''' Isla laughed. Two girls joined us. ''''Sorry for the interruption but we overheard your conversation. Isla is right Olivia that is not her man just her crush,'''' said Layla. ''''Yeah almost every girl''s crush in this school,'''' said Sophia. ''''Oh I see,'''' I said. I hanged out with Isla and her friends the whole day. They were such a great help to me. They led me to all my classes and showed me how everything was supposed to go so it was not such a tough day at my new school. Isla''s Pov It was afterschool it was so nice getting to know Olivia such a nice girl. But I felt like I was forgetting something, but what could that be? Just then my brother came. ''''Welcome back from school!'''' he exclaimed. ''''Thanks,'''' I said. ''''Did you bring that book?'''' he asked me. I gasped. So this what I had forgot! ''''I''m sorry I forgot it,'''' I told him. ''''Isla! But you know how important it is! Now what are we going to do?'''' asked Gavin. ''''I''m sorry bro but I don''t have it tomorrow I promise to bring it,'''' I said. ''''Okay you will tell Dad that,'''' said Gavin. We went to the lab and met dad there. If you encounter this narrative on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. Olivia''s Pov After school I went straight to train. The test was close and I had to pass it! I really wanted to be chosen as one of the protectors. After an hour Zardie joined me and we trained together. ''''How do you feel?'''' asked Zardie. ''''Tired but it''s totally worth it,'''' I said. ''''That''s the spirit! I like your attitude. It sure is worth it that way you will be ready on the battlefield when we face the werewolves,'''' said Zardie. ''''I still can''t believe the werewolves returned,'''' I said. ''''Me neither but we will win this battle. They could be strong but we are pretty smart too,'''' she said. After two hours of training I went home. I should now get used to live with my cousins, I almost went to my home to mom and dad''s house. Yet they were away for now. I still had to process everything. What would the werewolves be looking for exactly? What is their mission? And most importantly why would they start this whole battle? Could we maybe have wronged them somewhere? Somehow? I can just imagine myself telling this to my family they would obviously think I''m crazy! The werewolves are the enemies they are the ones not wanting peace! But everyone has a reason for doing something right? This whole battle is not clear. Suddenly, I heard a knock on my window. I went to open and see but I only found a piece of paper. It seems someone had written a message for me there. It said: " Nice training keep it up! And keep up the spirit!" but who could this be? And why would they run way that fast after sending me this? Chapter 3: Blake Olivia''s Pov The next day... On my way to class I was walking to class that I wasn''t looking where I was going. That I accidentally bumped into Blake. ''''Hey! Watch where you are going!'''' he exclaimed. I looked up. ''''Oh I''m so sorry I wasn''t looking,'''' I said. ''''That is why I''m saying that you should watch where you are going,'''' said Blake. ''''Sorry again,'''' I said. ''''You are the new girl right?'''' he asked me. ''''Oh yeah,'''' I said. ''''I thought so. So that is why Nora was pointing at me yesterday showing you,'''' said Blake. ''''Yes. And that I shouldn''t mess with her man,'''' I said. ''''Her what?! Wait who?'''' he asked me. ''''I''m so sorry Blake but I gotta run no time to talk,'''' I said. I ran off to class. Since the school was big and the class was kind of far if I was not careful I was going to be late. I finally reached and again I sat next to Isla. Our teacher encouraged us to join the extra curricular activities. So Isla took me and showed me the list of all the extra activities I can join. I didn''t want to join so many so I decided I will just start with gymnastics. I told Isla to join too but she wasn''t interested in joining any of them. No sports, no music, no dance, no public speaking, nothing. ''''Now come on Isla please join. Just for this once,'''' Sophia begged her. ''''Wait you mean Isla never joins any extra curricular activity?'''' I asked. ''''No. Isla always says she''s fine,'''' said Layla. ''''Why Isla?'''' I asked her. She looked at me for a while with no response. ''''I''m just not interested,'''' said Isla. ''''Okay Isla but just try doing gymnastics at least. You might say you are fine but when you reach there you find yourself having so much fun,'''' said Layla. ''''Fine still,'''' said Isla. I realised we were going nowhere with this. Isla wasn''t going to join and that was final. There was no use on trying to convince her. ''''Layla it''s okay. If Isla doesn''t want it''s fine let her be,'''' I said. Layla, Sophia, and myself went to do gymnastics at least Isla came with us just to watch the practice although she wasn''t going to do it. Blake was there too and he was talking to Nora. Although he didn''t seem quite interested in the conversation. Suddenly he came to me. Nora gave me some kind of look. ''''Hey there,'''' said Blake. ''''Oh hey and bye,'''' I said. ''''Hey! I just came. What''s the rush?'''' he asked me. ''''Why did you just walk away from Nora like that? Now see she''s looking at me somehow,'''' I said to him. ''''Now come on don''t tell me it''s about the thing she said about me being her man is it?'''' Blake asked me. ''''I don''t know Blake first go talk to her,'''' I said. Afterwards afterschool Isla stayed a little longer and she took me to the library. ''''This is where I like to come to refresh my mind,'''' said Isla. ''''Library I like it!'''' I exclaimed. ''''Really?'''' she asked me. ''''Yes,'''' I said to her. We went looking for an interesting novel to read. ''''Hey maybe we can read this one,'''' I picked out a novel. It was about Queen Aria and the werewolves. I don''t know how many times I''ve read it but I never get tired of it. Queen Aria was just my inspiration. We sat around the table and started reading it. "I guess its a pretty famous novel but I have not read it," said Isla. "Oh really?" I asked her. "Yeah but I''ve heard about it. I just know a little bit," said Isla. "Well you should consider reading it. It''s very interesting and these things really happened," I said. "Yeah I''ve heard," said Isla. If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. We saw Blake sitting by himself and drinking juice. "Do you think we should invite him to join us?" asked Isla. "Yeah I guess," I said. I called out to him. "Blake!!!" He came to us. "Whatsupp?" he asked. "Come sit with us," said Isla. ''''Oh so it''s like this now? But yesterday when I came to Olivia she just walked away from me,'''' said Blake. ''''Oh now come on Blake you know why,'''' I said to him. ''''Anyways first time seeing you sitting alone where are your friends?'''' asked Isla. ''''Oh don''t worry about them they are just chilling outside I wanted to chill here,'''' said Blake. ''''Oh okay well we are reading about this novel about Queen Aria wanna join us?'''' asked Isla. He just nodded yes. We were reading and talking but seems like Blake didn''t want to comment. ''''Okay we will read more next time how interesting! And what do you think Blake you haven''t said anything since,'''' said Isla. ''''Uhh...I don''t know what to say,'''' said Blake. ''''Don''t know what to say??? But Blake come on there''s alot to say. You can even ask Olivia,'''' said Isla. ''''Alright so what do you want me to say? There is nothing to say Queen Aria always defeated the werewolves the same old story that''s all,'''' said Blake. ''''Why do you sound like you hate her or something?'''' I asked him. ''''Hate her? No! No, Queen Aria is our hero don''t you know? But somehow the whole story doesn''t make sense. I mean have you guys ever wondered with this whole battle why we the humans hate the werewolves anyway?'''' asked Blake. ''''You have a point there, but I don''t think it''s just us the humans. Even the werewolves hate us and I don''t know why,'''' I said. ''''Even if,'''' said Isla, ''''what do the werewolves want anyway? Although I don''t know much about them and the whole battle with Queen Aria but I''ve heard they are quite powerful, strong and pretty fast also they have their own special powers which they are mostly born with so what is it they want?'''' asked Isla. ''''And are you sure the humans wouldn''t like those powers?'''' asked Blake, ''''I mean like let''s be serious who wouldn''t want these supernatural powers,'''' he said. We continued talking. I was confused with Blake though. It was like he was on the werewolves'' side but again he supported the humans so...it was hard to tell what he was saying. Could I blame him though? No. This whole battle was confusing anyway. There has never been any clear explanation on why and how this battle started and that was so weird. After hanging out with Isla and Blake I finally went home. The week was going by fast and soon it would be my test. So, of course I went for more training never missed a day and when Zardie was free we would train together. But this time I trained so much that I lost track of the time. Zardie was calling me saying it''s late I started walking home but just when I was about to reach the house I saw something at first I couldn''t clearly see what it was until...my eyes couldn''t believe this! Chapter 4: Unexpected Full Moon Zardie''s Pov ''''Zardie did you call Olivia?'''' my mother asked me. ''''Yeah Mom I did,'''' I said to her. ''''So why is she not here yet?'''' my mom asked. ''''I don''t know Mom but she said she was coming now. She was supposed to be here by now,'''' I said. ''''Please check on her I hope she''s not lost,'''' said mom. ''''Great idea Mom,'''' I said. I went out looking for Olivia. It felt so nice outside the fresh air but then I noticed something. The full moon? Wait! Now that is not supposed to happen. I was pretty sure there was a mistake somewhere. The moon had not even finished it''s lunar phase circle yet this night it''s appearing what''s going on? I realised I had more important things to worry about. Olivia!!! She must be out there. And now since the full moon appeared it''s when the werewolves would usually come out. I realised what that means. I ran so fast on my way to find Olivia and the worst part was that she had not yet got her powers. ''''Olivia Olivia!'''' I shouted her name as I ran. Olivia''s Pov Green eyes, physically strong, hairy all over the body, yeah it was a werewolf! ''''Stop right there!'''' said the werewolf. ''''I did not move,'''' I said. My attitude annoyed the werewolf. I acted fearless and brave and the werewolf too was fearless and brave. I wanted so badly to go and call the protectors but then I realised that could be a bad idea too. It would cause caios and more people would come out and see the werewolf. So I tried to deal with the werewolf on my own in my human form. Sure I didn''t have powers but I train for a reason I used my skills. The werewolf was very fast. So now and then he caught up to me it was kind of hard to dodge him. But I managed somehow. Zardie finally came. She was surprised how I was dealing with the werewolf. ''''Are you...fighting the werewolf?'''' asked Zardie. ''''Yeah. I mean kind of,'''' I said. ''''Wow!'''' she exclaimed, ''''that''s impressive!'''' she said. Zardie was now in her masked form. In her hero form with her powers. ''''Yeah hey,'''' said the werewolf, ''''''she looks crazy!'''' the werewolf exclaimed. ''''Oh please Mr. Werewolf what do you want from us today?'''' asked Zardie. ''''Do you even have to ask?'''' asked the werewolf. ''''Because you werewolves make no sense always wanting trouble and when will you ever want peace huh?!'''' she exclaimed. ''''You ruined that between us and now it''s better like this!'''' exclaimed the werewolf. He went for the attack. Zardie fought back! I helped in any way I can. ''''Now,'''' said the werewolf breathing heavily, ''''today I want one thing from you and that is the diamond necklace!'''' he exclaimed. ''''The diamond necklace?'''' I asked. I was now so confused about what they were talking about. ''''I will explain later,'''' said Zardie to me, ''''and as for you Mr. Werewolf no sorry but the werewolf princess cannot have back the diamond necklace! Not that I''m interested in it but you know the trouble it causes and aren''t you werewolves enough troubles for us?'''' asked Zardie. This book is hosted on another platform. Read the official version and support the author''s work. ''''Miss who said I care?!!!'''' the werewolf exclaimed, ''''you will give me that werewolf necklace now!'''' he yelled. ''''I will not!'''' exclaimed Zardie, ''''don''t worry about it we are taking care of it after fixing it you can have it,'''' said Zardie. ''''No! We don''t need you protectors to make any changes to it!!!'''' the werewolf yelled even more. Now he was even more angry he threw another attack towards us. Suddenly I had a brilliant idea. I did some pretty good moves that made the werewolf to go in circles. He started feeling dizzy. After some time he was back to normal and he went for Zardie but she threw light beams at him that made him shift back. Yes! Victory was ours. ''''Nice work Olivia! So impressive!'''' Zardie cheered me on. ''''Oh stop it I didn''t do much because I didn''t have the powers,'''' I said. ''''But one thing you have to know Olivia, as a protector, you shouldn''t depend on the powers. Alot of skill is needed that''s why we train and of course good thinking skills,'''' said Zardie. We went back to the house. ''''Finally you are back,'''' my aunt sighed. ''''Dear where were you?'''' my uncle asked me. ''''Uncle I lost track of the time while I was training so when I was walking back home I met a werewolf,'''' I said. ''''A werewolf? Wait the full moon it''s out?'''' my aunt asked. ''''Yeah Mom,'''' said Zardie, ''''and that is so weird because today we were not expecting a full moon it wasn''t supposed to happen,'''' said Zardie. My aunt and uncle were so worried about me but we told them everything that happened and that I was okay. The next day at school... ''''Did you guys see what happened yesterday?'''' Mrs. Perez asked the students. ''''Yeah Mrs. Perez the full moon unexpectedly came out,'''' said Nora. ''''I know right?'''' she asked. Isla who was sitting next to me started whispering something in my ear. ''''You can imagine I didn''t even notice,'''' said Isla. ''''Yeah many people didn''t notice,'''' I said to her. Isla''s Pov After school I went home to refresh then I met up with Gavin and my dad at the lab. ''''Dad guess what happened last night?'''' I asked him. ''''What?'''' asked dad. ''''Come on dad I just told you to guess didn''t I?'''' I asked him. ''''Tell me. We don''t have time for this,'''' said dad. ''''Okay fine but you are so boring,'''' said Isla, ''''anyways dad I heard today at school that there was a full moon last night,'''' said Isla. ''''Wait what? So you mean we missed the werewolves?'''' asked dad. ''''Yeah dad but that''s because the full moon was unexpected,'''' I told him. ''''That was what I was about to say,'''' said Gavin. ''''Hmm we need a better plan,'''' said dad. ''''What do you have in mind dad?'''' I asked him. ''''Oh Isla and you will be part of the plan. I''m so glad you taking this project seriously. Isla I want you to test and see if anyone in your class is a werewolf,'''' said dad. ''''A werewolf? Dad why would someone in my class be a werewolf?'''' I asked him. ''''Are you crazy? It could be anyone! We can''t just sit, do nothing about it, and expect progress,'''' said dad. ''''Well how will I know who the werewolf is,'''' I said. My father smiled. ''''Oh Isla leave that me. You just read more about the werewolves and do a test on your classmates then we move on to the next step,'''' said dad. I nodded yes but I didn''t even want to do it. I went home and when I saw my mom I hugged her right away. She''s all I needed right now. Chapter 5: Nora and Blake Isla''s Pov ''''Darling what''s wrong?'''' my mother asked me. ''''Nothing mom just felt like hugging you,'''' I said to her. She knew very well that I was lieying. Something was wrong and my face could show it. ''''That is so sweet dear but...I know when you are lieying okay,'''' she said. ''''Yes mom. I know you know. But I''m just going through some things okay please don''t mind me it''s nothing much really something small,'''' I said to her. ''''Like what?'''' my mom was curious to know. Suddenly my dad entered the room with my brother. ''''Oh dear you are already here with your mother huh?'''' my dad acted as if he had not seen me earlier. ''''Where are you guys from? Seems you also met earlier before you could come home,'''' said my mom. ''''Yeah darling. I decided to fetch Gavin from varsity today and I also wanted to fetch Isla from school but she wasn''t there. It seems she already came home,'''' my dad lied. ''''You know,'''' he was now starting with his dramatic voice, ''''Since I never get much time with my children because of my job sometimes I miss them so much that I really just want to fetch them from school and spend some quality time with them,'''' said dad. ''''Aww dear aren''t you the sweetest?'''' my mom asked my dad, ''''but my dear Isla does not feel so well,'''' said my mom touching my forehead. Dad looked at me starting his pretence again. ''''My dear Isla what''s wrong? You know you can tell me anything right?'''' he asked me. ''''Yeah dad but it''s nothing don''t worry,'''' I said. ''''Oh come on now don''t give me that! Now dear maybe let''s talk alone for a while,'''' he said then he turned to mom. ''''Do you mind?'''' he asked her. ''''No of course not,'''' she said, ''''I will give you a minute,'''' said mom. She left with Gavin and then it was just Dad and I. ''''So Isla what''s wrong again?'''' dad asked me but I could tell he was irritated. ''''You know,'''' I said to him. ''''About the werewolves?'''' he asked me. ''''Yeah dad I''m so stressed. Even if I learn more about them but how will I then know who the werewolf is?'''' I asked him. ''''Don''t stress too much Isla. You know I''m doing this for all''ve us for the human race but you guys can''t understand. Okay,'''' he sighed, ''''let me help you.'''' He gave me some kind of crystal. ''''Dad this is just some type of crystal,'''' I told him. ''''Are you sure? Not just any type of crystal I''m lucky I found it. Hey please keep it a secret except you can show Gavin if you want but I won''t tell you what it is. Isla please go read about it and see what it can do it will help you find who the werewolf is,'''' said dad. Olivia''s Pov The next day at school... Nora begged that I help her get a date with Blake but honestly I wasn''t the one who was that close to Blake he only sat with Isla and I that day in the library. Speaking of Isla I wonder where she was. She usually comes very early to school. ''''I can''t believe this! So you mean Nora wants you to get her to go on a date with Blake?'''' Sophia was laughing. ''''You can imagine,'''' I said to her. ''''Well Blake is very hard. I mean like you can even see Mila is struggling just to get him,'''' said Layla. ''''Who is Mila now?'''' I asked them. ''''Oh she is in the same class as Blake. And everyone knows she has the biggest crush on Blake,'''' said Layla. ''''And Nora has the biggest crush too,'''' I said. Soon Nora joined us again. She held my hand. ''''Come Olivia let''s go!'''' she exclaimed. I followed her. ''''Did you tell him?'''' I asked her. ''''Yeah and guess what?! He said yes!'''' Nora cheered. ''''Wow that''s good news! But how?'''' I was curious to know. ''''Let''s just say I told him that it''s a friendship date,'''' said Nora. ''''A friendship date?'''' I asked her. ''''Yeah. I think I will start it slow then I will see where we go from there,'''' said Nora. I could see she was really serious about this and I just hope Blake was excited as she was. ''''Just help me to put the make-up please,'''' she requested. ''''No problem Nora but now it''s almost class time,'''' I told her. ''''We will do it afterschool, but come let me show you and let''s see what you think,'''' she said. She showed me her make-up and her outfit. ''''Nice outfit! You will totally look beautiful in it!'''' I complimented her. ''''Aww really? Thank you,'''' she said. ''''Yeah but that''s way too much make-up,'''' I told her. ''''Oh you really think so?'''' asked Nora. ''''100%! Unless you want to look like a doll,'''' I said. Nora laughed so hard. ''''Okay girl I get it! But do you really have to...'''' she continued laughing. Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings. We went to class. Finally I saw Isla. ''''Isla! There you are!'''' I hugged her. ''''Where have you been?'''' I asked her. ''''I just arrived few minutes ago,'''' she said. ''''Oh,'''' I said, ''''I was so worried about you,'''' I told her. She looked surprised. ''''R-Really?'''' she stuttered. ''''Of course!'''' I exclaimed. ''''Wow thank you,'''' she smiled. I don''t know why she seemed surprised we are friends right? Isla''s Pov I am not one who makes alot of friends. And the few ones I have I truly appreciate them. But I don''t think I have ever had a friend like Olivia who cared about me so much. She was always excited to see me. ''''I was so worried about you. I care about you,'''' I have heard all that before. But they were just sayings from friends to probably make me feel good I guess but I don''t think my friends who said those words really meant them. But when Olivia said them it felt...different. Like she meant them. But I don''t know. People lie I guess. Olivia''s Pov In class Isla looked like she was deep in thought. She''s always deep in thought. Sometimes I wonder what she will be thinking about. But I have never asked her. Although it''s normal for everyone to be deep in thought sometimes but her case was worse. So I dared to try and ask her. ''''Like the topic?'''' I asked her. ''''Yeah it''s quite interesting. I mean what is better than science?'''' she asked. ''''Nothing probably. It seems you love science very much! I also do! I love all the science subjects,'''' I said to her. ''''Oh I see,'''' said Isla. ''''Now tell me,'''' I continued not caring if she was annoyed or not I just needed to get this off my chest. ''''Why are you always deep in thought?'''' I asked her. ''''What do you mean by that?'''' asked Isla. ''''You know,'''' I said to her, ''''it''s like there''s always something that you are thinking about,'''' I said. ''''Oh? And so is there anything wrong with that don''t you ever get lost in thought?!'''' oops it looks like she didn''t like the question. ''''You think I''m weird right?'''' she continued arguing. ''''Look Isla I''m sorry,'''' I sighed, ''''I can see I annoyed you with my questions but I was just asking,'''' I said. For the rest of the day Isla avoided me. I guess she was really angry. I wish I didn''t ask her that question but still it was just a question I couldn''t see the problem with it but you never know maybe I offended her. Soon it was afterschool and I helped Nora put her make-up and get ready for her date. Nora''s Pov After Olivia helped me get ready for the date I went to the restaurant. I couldn''t wait for this I was so excited! I waited for Blake he promised he would meet me there. A few minutes passed he had not arrived yet where could he be? I hope he didn''t ditch me. I was now getting worried so I decided to give him a call. ''''Blake?'''' I called him. ''''Yes Nora,'''' he replied. But his voice was sounding like he was so close. ''''Where are you?'''' I asked him. ''''Turn around,'''' he said. ''''What do you mean by that I...'''' before I could finish my sentence he interrupted me. ''''Just turn around,'''' he said again. I did as he said. I turned around and only to find him standing there. ''''Blake?'''' I called him. ''''Yeah I''m here,'''' he started laughing. I felt so embarrassed. ''''Come on Blake you answered my phone call making me think you were not here yet you are here,'''' I told him. He laughed even more. ''''Okay okay I''m sorry. I saw that you were worried,'''' he said. ''''How do you like my dress?'''' I asked him. ''''Did I tell you that I like it?'''' asked Blake. His question was kind of harsh almost feeling like heartbreak although we were not dating. ''''Why are you quiet now? You didn''t take that seriously did you?'''' I think he was teasing me. ''''I was just joking,'''' he laughed, ''''I like your dress very much,'''' said Blake. ''''Oh really?'''' I was now blushing. ''''Yeah it definitely looks good on you,'''' said Blake. As he continued complimenting me I continued blushing. ''''So tell me you said this is a what? A friendship date?'''' asked Blake. ''''Yeah just a friendship date,'''' I replied. He laughed. ''''Such a thing exists?'''' asked Blake now putting on his serious face. ''''I think it does. I just want to hang out with a friend,'''' I said to him. ''''A friend? So am I your friend? Or you love me?'''' asked Blake. I burried my head in my hands and started laughing. I held his hand. ''''Would you love me back?'''' I asked him. ''''Hmm,'''' is all he said. ''''Come let''s continue this in the art gallery,'''' I said. We went to the art gallery next but it was like Blake was sensing that I took him on this friendship date so I can get closer to him. Next time it will be a real date and I know for sure Blake will love me soon. Chapter 6: The test! Blake''s Pov I was a little bit late because of the traffic. It caught me on the way because I came late after the date with Nora. Well, what she calls a friendship date! And I shouldn''t have gone on this date because I know exactly what Nora wants. I finally reached home my brother was there waiting for me. ''''You are late,'''' said Marcus. ''''Yeah I know,'''' I said. ''''Why? Because usually you are never late,'''' Marcus started annoying me. I was not even too late. Just a little bit! ''''Just a little bit,'''' I said to him. ''''Yeah but still.'''' He carried on nagging. Gosh! Marcus irritates me sometimes! ''''So will you tell me why you are late?'''' asked Marcus. ''''Will you please stop your nagging?'''' I pleaded with him. He didn''t seem to take it. ''''Okay fine you got me! Some girl in my class asked me to go some friendship date with her,'''' I told him. ''''Friendship date?'''' asked Marcus. He started laughing so hard! ''''Okay okay I''m sorry if you love her but is there such a thing as a friendship date?'''' he asked still laughing. ''''I have no idea. Don''t ask me,'''' I said to him. ''''What is her name?'''' asked Marcus. ''''Nora,'''' I told him. ''''So she likes you?'''' asked Marcus. ''''Of course she does! She was just pretending that it''s a friendship date so she can get close to me I know,'''' I said. Marcus laughed. ''''And do you love her back?'''' asked Marcus. ''''No. I just went to what she calls a friendship date with her,'''' I told him. ''''Oh so you just wanted to be nice?'''' asked Marcus. Gosh his questions were endless! ''''Let me say yes. Besides I wasn''t in the mood of telling her no and that I knew what she was up to,'''' I told him. Marcus continued laughing. ''''You think this funny don''t you?'''' I asked him. ''''What is funny?'''' asked Piper as she came in. ''''You like news Piper!'''' exclaimed Marcus. ''''If you ask me both of you like news.'''' I rolled my eyes. ''''Blake Blake!'''' my baby sister called me in a cute voice. ''''Aww Clara there you are,'''' I said to her. ''''Come here baby!'''' I called her opening my arms wide for a hug. Olivia''s Pov The week had gone by fast and now it was the day for my test! I was so nervous. I just hoped for one thing...that I get chosen! But I had to pass the test first. I was talking with my mom on the phone. ''''Don''t worry Olivia I believe in you. You will do great!'''' she encouraged me. ''''Thanks mom I hope I pass the test,'''' I said to her. ''''Don''t you even worry about it it''s not good for your brain to worry right before your test. You will do great and I know it! Your aunt has been telling me that you have been training,'''' said mom. ''''Yeah mom I have. Thanks for the encouragement mom I need to now prepare to go it''s now almost time for my test,'''' I ended the call. I got ready and my aunt and uncle dropped me there to do my test I entered inside and it was first normal until I met the master. I started getting nervous again but I knew I had to calm myself down. I took a deep breath. The master finally spoke. ''''Please make yourself comfortable. Olivia right?'''' he asked me. ''''Yes...master,'''' I replied. It''s ''''master'''' I almost called him sir but the master says he liked to be called master. ''''Are you ready Olivia?'''' the master asked me. ''''Yes Master!'''' I replied confidently. ''''Great! Let''s begin. This is how we will do it. I will first ask you a few questions and then you will show me some of your skills,'''' said the master. I agreed. The test started. ''''Remember you won''t need a paper and a pen this is not a school test,'''' said the master. I laughed. ''''First question Olivia what makes you want to be a protector?'''' the master asked me. ''''To fight for justice. I want fairness and truth to be shown between the humans and the werewolves. I have always dreamt of fighting for people for what is right and this is the right opportunity for me also I think I can bring a difference a change. I am ready for any challenge that comes my way I think that''s what makes a true protector,'''' I said. ''''Wow,'''' he said, ''''lovely answer. Before you signed up for this test do you have what it takes to be a protector? '''' asked the master. ''''It takes alot. I know it won''t be easy but as I said before I am ready for any challenge that comes my way and I will give it my all,'''' I replied. If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it. ''''Do you know anything about the history of the werewolves and if so what is the most important rule?'''' asked the master. ''''I do know about the history of the werewolves. The most important rule is the forbidden relationships between the werewolves and the humans,'''' I replied. ''''Perfect! No any type of connection is allowed between the humans and the werewolves. Now I think everyone is very clear of that and it''s worse for the protectors. If you are a protector and find out you are friends or any other type of relationship with a werewolf if you know it is a werewolf you should end that relationship immediately whether it is friendship, love, or anything there are no exceptions. But if you know and decide to continue the relationship with the werewolf anyway you will therefore be banned to be a protector!'''' the master emphasised this point. ''''Yes Master,'''' I said. He continued asking me the rest of the questions and I answered them. Finally it was time for me to show my physical skills I had trained and so I did my best. ''''Well done Olivia how impressive! You can go home now. You will get your results soon and don''t worry it won''t be long since you are the second last person we just need to do one more then we give out the results,'''' said the master. I wanted so badly to ask him if he thinks I have a chance of being chosen as a protector but I didn''t push it. I went back home but I only found Nathan there. ''''Hey Nathan,'''' I greeted him. ''''Oh Olivia you are back! Welcome back!'''' he welcomed me. ''''Thank you,'''' I said to him. ''''How was your test?'''' asked Nathan. ''''It was cool I was just nervous a little bit,'''' I said. ''''Oh don''t worry about I''m sure you did great,'''' said Nathan. ''''Thanks Nathan I hope so too,'''' I sighed, ''''but where is everyone else? Zardie, Kayden?'''' I asked him. ''''They went for training,'''' said Nathan. ''''Oh okay and you?'''' I asked him. ''''Oh I trained earlier,'''' he said. ''''I think I should go train too,'''' I said. ''''Now come on, you just came from the test. So why not relax with me?'''' Nathan asked me. ''''Okay cool,'''' I said. ''''Yep! Say do you have a boyfriend?'''' asked Nathan. ''''A boyfriend no and I have never had one,'''' I said. ''''What?!'''' he exclaimed, ''''no you are lieying!'''' ''''I swear,'''' I assured him. ''''A beautiful girl like you and no boyfriend?!'''' he exclaimed. ''''Yeah,'''' I laughed. ''''Hey cousin I can get you a boyfriend!'''' exclaimed Nathan. ''''Get out!'''' I cried out. Nathan started laughing so hard. He opened the door on his way out. ''''Are you coming?'''' he asked me. I followed him out. Nathan showed me around and we even bought some ice cream probably the first time we were this close. Sure he was my cousin but we were not close as friends as I was close with his sister Zardie. We were just cousins. But he seemed to be cool too. Then we met his friend Alexander. ''''What a beautiful girl you got there who is she Nathan?'''' Alexander asked Nathan. ''''Oh hey Alex this is my cousin Olivia,'''' he introduced me to Nathan. ''''Your cousin? No way man you must be lieying! She''s too beautiful to be your cousin,'''' said Alexander. Nathan and I started laughing. ''''Better believe it! She is!'''' Nathan convinced him. ''''Well hey there Olivia I''m your cousin''s friend Alexander but you can call me Alex if you like,'''' said Alexander. ''''Well nice to meet you Alex I''m Olivia,'''' I shook his hand. ''''So where are you guys off to?'''' asked Alexander. ''''Oh I was just showing Olivia around. She is staying with us since her parents are away,'''' said Nathan. ''''Oh I see. How interesting! I guess we will get to know more about each other,'''' said Alexander. ''''Keep to yourself bro don''t you remember you just came from a breakup!'''' Nathan reminded him. ''''Don''t tell me that! They are more fish in the sea,'''' said Alexander. He was crazy. We chilled and Alexander took us to the movies. I guess it was a relaxing day for me after the test! Just then I saw Blake...