The Plague of Darkness - Gracie Cochran (story reading txt) 📗

my eyes. “I’m here to talk to him. I need to ask him something.”

 

He glares at me. “I said leave!”

 

I growl at him. “I’m not in the mood for you too let you emotions judge. My father is dead for good this time, my brothers been kidnapped, and I just got out of a fucking coma. So if you don’t let me talk to your Alpha and stop being such a baby about me hurting your poor little feelings. You will not like the fucking out come.” my voice is flat with anger.

 

I hear movement then see Tom’s face. “Anne? I’m sorry for my betta's inability to grow up. Come inside to my office.”

I nod and walk around Josh heading inside. Tom walks toward his office and I follow.  He closes the door and sits in his chair. I stand leaning against the wall.

 

“I need to ask you what you know on Satan and God.” I say.

 

He turns to where his back is facing me and his finger traces his books. He grabs one and puts it on his desk. “There are many different theories or categories for that religion. The main thing is that Satan is evil because he craves the power to control and torment. God is a holy being and he is part of the holy trinity. The father, the son, and the holy spirit. Jesus is said to be the gate to heaven. There are theories that if you destroy the gate you destroy heaven but there is said to be a protector or Alter. Which alter is the most powerful angel of them all. The religion also theorisises the end of the world. It is said that if you go to heaven you become an angel. Is that what you were looking for?”

 

I raise an eyebrow. “What’s your opinion on the religion?”

 

He shrugs. “I don’t really believe in that kind of stuff.”

 

I smile. “You should. Hell and heaven are realms as well as earth. Angels are born. The whole you become an angel when you go into heaven isn’t true. You travel to a different part of heaven then the angels. Each Angel has a purpose whether it’s to be a guardian or a soldier. The devil is just as real and he is evil. Your description of him fit perfectly. His realm is very depressing. Demons everywhere and you can hear the screams of the tortured souls. He looks like an angel but his wings are black. Alter is very powerful but still doesn’t know the limitations of the power Alter posses.”

He looks at me like I’ve grown another head. “Your saying this like you’ve been to hell and heaven. Like you know the Alter personally.”

 

My smile widens. “I happen to know Alter the best actually. Considering I am Alter.”

 

He laughs. “That’s a good one Anne. Now come one. Why did you want to know about God and Satan?”

 

I let my wings appear and my body glows gold. “Because I needed to know how much you knew. You know a substantial amount for someone who has no belief in the religion. Maybe these will spark your belief?”

 

He looks at me shocked.

 

“Tom I know you heard everything I told Josh and it’s true. My father is dead and my brother had been taken. I have also just come out of a coma. I need you to be aware of the danger your pack could be in. I also need you to alert other packs.”

 

I turn around and walk out letting my wings fold so I can get through the door. The disappear as soon as I head outside.

 

I start walking to my mom’s house but my friend sees me and stops me. “Anne. Where have you been? It’s been forever since I last saw you.” She says.

 

I sigh. “I’ve been kind of busy. I need to head to my mom’s house real quick. I’ll see you soon I promise. I just really need to go.”

 

She nods. “Ok.”

 

“Yeah I have to talk to her. I need to finally tell her everything.” I say and walk towards my mother’s house.

Chapter 4

 

I knock on the door and wait for her to open it. I hear her footsteps as she comes to the door. She opens it and her face turns to disgust when she sees me.  “What do you want?” she asks.

 

“It’s time we talk. You need to know what happened to your son.” I say.

 

She glares at me. “What did you do?”

 

“Nothing. He was kidnapped and you need to know everything. Your going to go sit on the couch and let me speak without interruption. I am in a bad mood. I just got out of a coma. I’m fine though I know you don’t care. So go sit down. Now.”

 

She growls. “You can’t…”

 

I cut her off. “I can and will. Get your ass on the couch. Now.”

 

She huffs and goes to sit on the couch. I walk in and stand not that far from her. “Your son has been kidnapped by the Devil Angel. Your husband was alive but he died trying to save Jim. I was pinned down and kept from doing anything to help either of them. Dad was not human like you thought he was. He was an Angel. I am Alter. It’s my job to take Satan down. Along the way I have been kidnapped, tortured, beaten, bruised, broken, cut, and so much more. I lost my memory, had an angel possessing my body, and I lost my father for the second time. You have done nothing but sit your ass here complaining about me. Telling me how worthless I am. Now I’m on top living my life while trying to save the world. What have you done?”I ask.

 

She laughs. “I knew you were a troubled child but this. This is funny. What proof do you have that your an angel? I see no wings. Your father has been dead and I still blame you. Your brother is probably with that Vampire. Your words don’t shake me child. That’s all they are. Words.”

 

I take off my bow. “Proof? That’s an easy one.” I let my wings out and smile at her.

 

Her eyes widen and she sits there in silence.

 

Now it’s my turn to laugh. “Proof enough for you?”

 

She sits there completely silent. I grab my bow. “You know, I think it’s good that you know. One more thing before I leave. Dad knew what you did to  me before he died. He saw it. Now he died knowing who you truly are.” I turn and walk out.

 

I let my wings disappear and head back to West and Derek. My nose starts to burn at the smell of vampires. I turn my head to the direction and see a group of vampires staring at me. I raise an eyebrow. “Can I help you?”

 

The one in the front smiles. “Yeah mutt. You could come here and let me suck all the blood from your body.”

 

I smile. “Not going to happen. I don’t like leeches touching me.” I turn but they surround me.

 

I sigh. “You guys might want to walk away. I don’t think anyone of you wants to be harmed. Plus I don’t think you guys are at an advantage. I actually find it unfair to you guys.” I say.

 

They laugh at me. “What can one little mutt do against all of us?”

 

“A mutt? I’m so offended. Though this little mutt is more powerful than all of you put together.”

 

The vampire steps toward me grinning. I smile right back. I hear the ripping of my wings to come out my shoulder blades. The vamps steps falter as he takes in my wings.

 

“Let’s see if you can catch up.” I take to the air and make my way toward the forest.

 

I hear them yelling some distance behind me.  I go above the trees to keep myself better hidden as I continue to fly. I find a good open field and hover waiting for them to catch up.

 

“I have a warning to your master. Satan. Tell him that I’m back and that I’m going to kill him. That I’ve never felt better in my life.” I say as the reach the open field.

“And why would we do that?” The vamp asks.

 

I appear behind him. “Because if not I will kill you. Your a plague that needs to be destroyed. “

 

He jumps and turns to face me. “How did you..?”

 

I smile. “I’m Alter. I can easily kill you. I told you I was more powerful than all of you combined.”

 

He backs up and I take a step forward. “Now be a good dog and tell your master.”

 

He disappears and I head to West and Derek. I knock on the door and it opens to reveal the Alpha. He looks at me surprised. “Hello. Come on in so we can discuss what help you need.”

 

I nod and walk inside. West hugs me. “What were you doing? We were starting to get worried.”

 

I hug him back. “Sorry I was taking care of a few things. My mother needed to know what was going on. I ran into trouble on the way here. Don’t worry though I took care of it easily. They were a bunch of wimps.”

 

He pulls me away and looks at me. “Them?”

 

I nod. “A group of vamps who thought I was a weak wolf. Showed them.”

 

He sighs. “You just got out of a coma and you already manage to find trouble.”

 

I shrug. “That’s my life for you. Anyway, I have a plan I need to discuss with you guys.”

 

I sit down and everyone else takes a seat as well.

 

“Ok so I need help with this plan to work. Alpha I am Alter. My brother was taken by Satan and I need someone to go in and get him and a bunch of us to distract Satan and his Devils. I am going to have to be the main distraction. He won’t fall for it otherwise. I’ll need someone to divert his attention once I get him out of the cave. I no where he would most likely have my brother and how I can easily get out. I need your help because your feline. That seems to be the type of animal he seems to like best to toy with. This could be dangerous and I understand if you decline. Your colony comes first.” I say.

 

He nods. “Ok. Give me some time to think it over. I will get back to you when I’ve made a decision. Your right about putting my colony first. If I can’t then I wish you the best of luck.”

 

I nod. “I completely understand. I’ll give you as much time as possible to think about it. My brothers been taken for a month and I don’t want him there for much longer.”

 

He nods and goes to his office. He comes back out and hands me a piece of paper and a pen. “Here. So I can contact you when I’ve decided.”

 

I write my number and hand it back to him. “I would be grateful for the help. I’ll go ahead and leave of your territory for right now. I think I need to head back to my home.” I look at West