Introductions

Azalea

I woke to the feeling of warm sunshine on my face.  I remembered all of this was real and I only had 10 months of this before being free.  I quickly threw on some capris, a tshirt and flip flops.  Looking at the time, I only had about two hours before I had to meet them and I wanted to make the most of it. I ate a quick yogurt and threw a juice into my backpack before grabbing my key and some poptarts before heading out the door.

I got outside, stuffing the rest of the poptarts in my face as I walked to the forrest edge.  Once I had gotten a little ways in to the tree line, I looked around and took a deep breath to ensure no one was around before undressing and putting my clothes into my bag.  I found a hiding spot at the base of a tree to place my bag in before I shifted.

It was a little uncomfortable as I hadn't shifted in months - not being in an area that had enough trees and not wanting to ask my father for a run.  Once I shifted, I stretched, feeling the wind ruffle my fur and taking in all the new scents.  I checked my neck to make sure that I still had the key around my neck and then took off like a bolt of lightning.  Feeling the earth beneath my paws, I let go and let my senses take me where they would go.  

I headed up towards the mountain and made it almost to the Alpha Academy before I saw another wolf.  He was bigger than me and shades of brown.  I halted in my steps and stared at him curiously, having never actually seen another real werewolf.  He growled at me and I remembered the key around my neck.  I grabbed the laynard in my mouth and showed it to him and sat down.  He moved slightly closer to inspect it and then shook his head no.  I let it go to dangle back around my neck and then got up, intending on going around him.  He stepped in front of me, nudged me back towards the other school and growling softly again.  

I pushed him back, curious to go see the Alpha Academy and he snapped his teeth at me.  I growled back at him, baring my teeth, causing him to do the same.  I sighed and turned my back on him.  I was irritated about not being allowed to go on, so I figured I'd annoy him too.  When he came closer to nudge me back towards the school, I squated and peed right on his paws.  I could hear him jump back in surprise, a weird noise coming from his muzzle before I ran off smiling.

I had smelled water on my way up the mountain and decided I would take a small detour to check it out.  It was a lovely waterfall and river that ran through the whole area.  I decided to play catch with the fish and splashed around until my fur was soaked.  I reluctantly left, telling myself that I would have plenty of opportunties to come back this year.

I ran as fast as I could back to the school, hoping for two things - the first being that I would be mostly dry by the time I got back and the second being that I would'nt be too late.  The odds were in my favor as I reached my bag and shifted back. My hair was only slightly damp, making the curls more prominent and turning my purple hair almost black.  I quickly threw on my clothes and rushed to meet my father at the dean's office.

I downed the juice, then ran the remainder of the way  down the hallway and  up the stairs until I was right outside of his office.  I raised my hand to knock when the door was suddently opened by my father.

He took in my rushed look with only a raised eyebrow and then ushered me in.  The dean stood up to greet me and I nodded in silent acknowledgement.  He asked me if I'd had a change to explore this morning, with a knowing glint in his eyes. 

I smiled wide knowing why he asked and replied, "Yes, it was great.  I have not been able to run free like that before without having to watch my back."

He nodded in understanding, but then said, " We don't allow students from here too close to the Alpha Academy.  Those young men are learning how to control themselves and some have a very tenuous grip that can be easily broken, especially by a beautiful young she wolf.  That's why the guard stopped you from getting close enough to leave a scent.  Also, next time please do not urinate on the guards.  it's definately not polite in any form."

I heard a masculine laugh break out and turned around to see a younger version of my father standing behind me, bent over laughing.  I blushed and smiled, nodding to the dean in agreement.  My father glared at my brother, who stopped immediately, and then looked back at me with a disapproving look.  I rolled my eyes and shrugged, not really caring what he thought.

My father then took a moment to introduce them.  I hadn't even noticed my sister standing there with a nasty look on her face.  She was pretty to say the least, tall and lithe, her frame lean and her perfect blonde hair just brushing her shoulders.  She had our father's eyes and a feminine version of his strong jaw line.  She didn't even seem to acknowledge the introduction, but my brother did.  He came right over and gave me a big hug, his huge frame dwarfing mine.  I stood there, still, unsure of what to do.  I finally patted his back and he released me.  He was huge, slightly taller than our father with his chocolate brown hair cut short and built like a line backer.  He had the same jawline as our father, but his eyes held so much more life and happiness.  You could tell he smiled a lot and found real pleasure in life itself. 

"Let's go do your assessments so we can get your class placement set," the dean said. 

My father kissed my sister on the top of the head then told my brother to see that she got settled into her room before rejoining us.  I watched them walk away, curious as to the way he had reacted to her.  He almost didn't seem to mind me while it was easy to read the hatred from my sister.

The dean and my father walked together, discussing God only knows what as I was trailing behind them, lost in my own thoughts, not really paying much attention.  They stopped at what appeared to be the nurse's office or clinic.  Once inside, we were greeted by a very pleasant elderly nurse and I was taken back right away to a large room while my father and the dean sat in the small waiting area.  I hopped up on the table, being on the smaller size, and swung my legs while waiting for whoever was next. 

A doctor walked in and introduced herself as Dr. Malone - another tall and lithe woman.  She sat down on a stool and asked me if I knew why I was here. 

I just shurgged and said, " No really.  I wasn't paying much attention.  I only know that you've got to run some tests or whatever on me so they can figure out where to put me."

Dr. Malone laughed and replied, "No worries, I understand.  We're actually going to be doing a few things.  First we will draw a little blood to check your numbers and make sure you're healthy, then we'll have some tests for you to do.  You'll go back and forth between human and wolf for those ok? Let me know if you get tired and need a break.  We actually usually stream line this porcess - and handle all the first years on the same day - but your case is unique."

I rolled my eyes. "Of course.  It is what it is," I replied, just wanting to get this over with.