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SHE•SHIFTER LUNCH
The Willow Tree. This was the second time I met Teyana there, at least this time it was planned. Instead of having a meal with those I wasn’t sure I could trust, Lana exclusively, I had a meal with Teyana.She provided sandwiches and fruit from the cafeteria. I provided a bedsheet and soda. We met underneath the dead branches, sitting across from each other, embracing the sense of normalcy. It was nice to be surrounded by nature, with the smell of moss and raine. The sun peeks through the old and new limbs of trees. There is serenity.“I hope you like strawberries and bananas. Those were the only choices they had today,” she said, setting everything out. I smiled. “There was a time that I didn’t have anything to eat, so I will never be picky.” “They limit our food servings in the cafeteria, so I got as much as I could.” She brought a piece of fruit to her lips. She seemed to shy away as if embarrassed about the amount she presented to me. I was still in shock with the fact that th
SHE•SHIFTER BEYOND THE BARRIER
“I can take a look around and see what fabrics I have left over, but it’s pretty slim pickings,” Teyana said to me when she came into the dressing room. “Everything is ordered and supplied by Lana’s tastes.” It figures. Lana seemed to run a pretty right ship around here. She liked being in control. “What are your favorite colors?” “I like… Red,” I answered. “Red, really?” Her eyes glanced over my body, and I could see her picturing the color upon my dark complexion. “Like a Ruby Red. I think that would be awesome, but I don’t have that color.” I sighed. Just as the air escaped my lips, a thought that would definitely get me in some trouble appeared in my head. Should I say it out loud? “I have an idea…” She blinks. The rustle of the leaves beneath our feet is the only sound that I could hear in the woods. Teyana and I walked side by side, coming up with the genius plan to try and make it through the barriers. “What are we even looking for?” I asked her. She stared ahead. “When L
SHE•SHIFTER MA'ZHEE
I kept the thought to myself, being sure to walk a little faster and keep the conversation to a minimum. I wanted to be sure that my instincts weren’t leading me astray. We took side streets that we hadn't taken before, crossed busy streets at the blink of an eye, and took a sharp turn every couple of blocks. Street signs were telling us that we were nearing the highway. That’s the way that we needed to go, however, the feeling that I had in the pit of my stomach never went away. The last thing I wanted to do was bring trouble back to the compound. Teyana did well to keep up, making me believe she had the same gut feeling. “We are being followed, aren’t we?” She asked. I stared straight ahead. The fact that she didn’t ask questions about my increase in speed, or changing up the direction, I knew she was following me mentally. “I’m not sure,” I answered honestly. I tried to look back over my shoulder nonchalantly, but I didn’t see anyone that would be deemed out of ordinary, or loo
SHE•SHIFTER HEAL
“WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED OUT THERE?!” Will yelled as we burst through the double doors of the main hall. He stood at the top of the staircase, getting word from the guards that Teyana and I had arrived. My right arm hung over the back of Teyana’s neck, my left hand being held against the hole in my stomach. Teyana struggled to get us back to the compound, having to hide my wounds by wrapping the red fabric around me. Getting into a cab and having them drop us off at the side of a busy highway was also a handful, not to mention making our way through the woods with me fighting to stay awake. All in all, she made a good crutch, and returned us to the safety of the compound. Will came stomping down the stairs, taking me off Teyana’s hand, and lifting me without a problem. “Let’s take her to a doctor,” Teyana says. “No!” He answers back, “that’s not what she needs! Just get a pail of warm water, a wash cloth, and tea.” “Tea?” She shouts after him, as he runs up the steps. He tosses me
SHE•SHIFTER HEAT
SINCERE’S POV Will kept his word. I was fully healed, and Teyana didn’t accrue any injuries in our mishap outside of the barrier. He allowed me a few days of rest, and all my attention was given to Lana as we prepared for the Welcoming Ceremony. I was being prepped, like a gift to the Zytes. Today I received quite a painful body scrub and scorching shower, in which I wasn’t allowed to clean myself. Lana acted as if I was covered in trash and filth, and that this was the only way I’d truly be clean. I met with a hairdresser who was just as bubbly as she was, just in male form. At least he cared about my opinion. He seemed fascinated by my kinky dark curls, and went on this rambling rant of all the hairstyle options he has. Great, I was now a doll to someone else. Every day, something new was done to be me all in the name of appearing put together and getting the right attention. From the whitening of my teeth, to the painted details of my nails. Out of everything, the only thing
SHE•SHIFTER BLOOD OF THE ENEMY
How many deep breaths does it take to calm the racing in my heart? Lana waited at the end of the staircase. Her eyes widened in disbelief when she saw me, and it was not in a good way. Will followed behind me. “Where did this come from?” She asked, eyeing the dress. “Teyana made it for me,” I answered. She continues staring at the dress, either looking for a compliment or an insult. “I don’t know if this is appropriate…” I stared back at her. “I am wearing the blood of the enemy,” I said. Her eyes bug out. “I’d say this is appropriate.” “We can talk about this later,” Will steps up, wanting to end any further investigation into my gown.“You’re right. It’s too late to ask you back up to change.” She looked behind her, towards the sound of soft piano music. The music itself seemed to travel. I was told that the ceremony would be held in the center garden. That was in a whole separate wing. “Are you ready?” I gave a nod, feeling nauseous. “You’ll be fine, just remember everything
SHE•SHIFTER A DISGRACE
I have never had to fight a magic being. I knew it would eventually come up, but this was not something I had been trained on!Back down I go, practically free falling to the hard ground. Another round of this, and I’d need to be shifting. Before he had a chance to do it again, I somehow jumped over to him, grabbing him by his tiny ankle. “If I go up, you go up with me kid,” I promise. He blinks slowly and realizes that it was something that he himself could not survive. I am sure to not let go of him as I work my way back onto my feet. “You got some power in you, don’t you?” He furrows his brows and remains tightlipped. “Listen kid, I don’t want to hurt you.” His blue eyes find the bodies around us. “I didn’t want to hurt any of you. But I had to protect myself.” He stares at me yet again. To think that they expected me to kill a child. A child’s mind can be influenced. They can grow to develop their own thoughts and feelings. They can eventually choose the side that they want to
SHE•SHIFTER ALL IN FAVOR
At least Teyana isn’t scared of me. She came creeping into my room right at sunrise. Luckily for her, I was already awake. Well, I never went to sleep. My mind kept replaying everything that was done and said last night. From the death of a young boy, to the vote that was said to take effect this morning. I tried to offer up a smile when she entered the room. The one that she provided me with didn’t seem genuine. "I brought you tea," she says, setting a small ceramic teacup on the bedside table, before forcing me to move over and make room for her on the queen size bed. I took a deep breath, wondering if she heard what happened."Did Will tell you to bring that?" She gave a nod, silver eyes reflecting her pity towards me. "I don't really like tea. I take it so I won't come off as rude." We both sat quietly, though we really had things that we wanted to get off our chest. "I heard what happened,” She was the first to speak, “Something this exciting doesn't take place without it eve
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