Beyond The Shadows

RHEA

A glowing sword appeared in Haru's grip, her eyes turning a bright yellow. She seemed to glow, especially in this state. I contemplated using my magic to fight. But, I could perceive the presence of fourteen vampires and we were only three. I quickly took off my shirt and sweatpants. The shift happened. It was faster than the first time I'd shifted.

'Your wolf is beautiful' Haru commented through the mindlink.

"Thanks, Haru" I responded. The vampires stopped in front of us, glinting fangs stained with blood. Their clothes were blood stained as well and they were as pale as corpses. They stank badly. The stench from them could have been processed into a poisonous gas that would have taken down even the largest of elephants. They growled at us and I saw red. I attacked the one standing in front of me, my movements quick and precise. My fangs ripped through skin, my claws tearing muscles apart. By the time we were all done, the vampires were on the floor, a bloody mess. They