Best Friend

“You can’t keep this hidden forever, Stephan, we cannot sit here and decide the boy’s future, it is his life and we can do nothing, but guide him.” Jayden Fenrys spoke, while sitting across from the Alpha and Luna of the Calyx.

“I know Jayden and trust me, I’m his father, I would never want to dictate my son’s life, but he is the most vulnerable and sensitive soul, I can’t help but want to hide him from all evil.” Stephan expressed gravely, while Diana rubbed his shoulders in silence.

The three adults were seated in the living room of the Marrok residence, the calm weather outside contrasting the raging storms, in the hearts of two worried parents.

“Alpha Fenrys, Elio is still very young and unaware of all he can do and all others can do to him,” Diana spoke for the first time, since Jayden has arrived.

“I want to be able to help him and always support him, I am a mere Omega but I will not hesitate to stand against anyone who tries to hurt him in any way.” Diana made direct eye contact with both Alphas, as she voiced her opinion.

“My son is special, he is blessed by the Moon Goddess and I want him to be able to live with that with pride, all I ask of you is to never let him forget that, because there will be many who will try and make him believe otherwise.” The Omega requested with glistening hazel eyes, as both Alphas listened attentively.

“Elio’s life is going to be full of inevitable obstacles and so I want him to be trained in that way.” Diana finally spoke what she has been meaning to say to her husband, as well as the other pack Alpha.

“What do you mean Diana?” Alpha Marrok asked, holding his wife’s delicate hands.

“Train him like an Alpha, Stephan.” The Omega tightened her grip on her Alpha’s hands, hopeful eyes trained on her husband.

“I agree with your Luna, Stephan, there is no harm in preparing your boy for a better future.” Jayden nodded his head in understanding.

“However, one problem remains; The Council.” Alpha Fenrys pointed out, deplorably.

The Werewolf Council comprised of the heads of six major wolf packs, surrounding all the four directions and the one main leader of the central pack, which was the largest.

The packs were namely the Calyx and the Nova in the east; the Orion and the Juniper in the south; the Delphine in the west and the Spruce in the north; with the Cypress at the center.

All pack leaders were responsible for decision making and were entitled to their own sets of morals and opinions, which often clashed with each other.

Omega's were always a sensitive topic and both pack Alpha's knew, there would be major setbacks of revealing the current situation.

“I will deal with them when the time comes Jayden, you for a fact know, what I am capable of.” Stephan Marrok smiled at his old friend and his Luna, despite everything. He knew that above all, he had the support of his close ones.

“Count me in, Alpha Marrok, pack Nova is and always will be, an ally.” Jayden smiled back at them.

Stephan was immensely grateful for a friend like Jayden, he knew he could trust the impeccable Alpha in any situation.

While the pack elders were having their discussion, their children were playing in the fields without any care. Anyone could take one look at the joyous faces of the young pups and decipher how much they were enjoying each other’s company.

Elio had refused to play with his other friends and gave all his attention to Adrian.

None of the children minded, except one person. Ashton Marrok, who was Elio’s cousin and an Alpha.

He didn’t like the fact that the Omega was only playing with the other pack Alpha’s son.

He approached the two boys, playing on the wooden swings and glared at his cousin.

Adrian was pushing the swing while Elio was shrieking in happiness, feeling as if he was flying.

“Why are you pushing him so hard, he will fall!” Ashton scolded the other Alpha boy, who was the same age as him.

“I won’t let him fall, don’t worry.” Adrian reassured politely, with a smile.

“Elio I will tell Aunt Diana, you are being reckless.” Ashton warned, making Elio frown and jump down from the swing.

His mother was very protective over him and she would not let him play anymore if his brother Ashton would go and complain.

“Why are you here Ash, go play with Alwyn and the others.” The Omega whined at his older cousin.

“I want to play with you.” Ashton said, while ignoring Adrian completely.

Elio tilted his head in confusion, Ash never played with him, he always said that he didn’t want to play with an Omega like him.

“No, I will play with Addy.” The Omega stubbornly replied and clasped Adrian’s hand dragging him somewhere else, leaving an irritated Ashton behind.

Elio had become fond of the young Alpha from pack Nova, in a very short time and he was enjoying his calming presence.

The Omega happily showed Adrian around the pack house as promised, skipping along the rows of wooden houses and flourishing fields.

When they reached the training grounds and saw the pack wolves training, Elio suddenly halted, watching in awe.

“I want to transform too.” Elio mumbled, pouting his rosy lips, watching the wolves participate in a playful fight.

“You will, in a few years time.” Adrian told the Omega, who turned his unique, maroon eyes towards him.

“Can you transform?” Elio questioned the Alpha expectantly, he knew Adrian was eight years old, which was a standard age for the wolf to start transformation training.

“I did start training after my eighth birthday.” Adrian spoke with flushed cheeks, while scratching the back of his neck.

“That is so cool Addy!” Elio replied, totally flattered.

“It will take some time to perfect my form though.” Adrian explained quickly.

“Oh, so you can’t show me right now.” Elio sighed softly, in disappointment.

“I will complete my basic training till the next full moon, my father said I’m a fast learner.” Adrian said trying to make the Omega happy again, but failed.

“But you still can’t show me.” Elio whined.

“We can meet like last time, near the waterfall, I can show you then.” Adrian suggested hopefully, the last time he had met the Omega in that particular field, they had a pretty good time together, playing hide and seek.

“Oh yes! I will meet you there when the next full moon comes.” Elio's face immediately lit up and he smiled so radiantly at him, that the Alpha forgot to blink for a few moments.

“But it will be our secret meeting, okay?” Elio asked and Adrian, once again nodded without hesitation; unknowingly starting a tradition between the two, which would one day, turn out to be their most cherished memory.

“You’re my best friend Addy, you never say no to me.” The Omega declared, while intertwining their hands together and the Alpha felt honored to befriend him.

Adrian didn’t have many friends and nor was he a very talkative person, but ever since he met Elio, he wanted to be around the amiable Omega.

“Really?” Adrian smiled at his new best friend.

“Yes!” Elio giggled and nodded his head vigorously, his brown waves shaking with the movement.

None of the two were sad when they parted that day, because they knew they were going to meet again.