The Guardian (11 page)

Both men turned and looked at each other
deeply puzzled and confused by what seemed to have happened to
Adela. This was not her usual way of speaking to them and it made
them both a bit nervous, it was she who led and they knew without
the old Adela everything could fall apart in a blink of an eye.

“Relax boys,” she exclaimed seeming annoyed
with them and their troubling thoughts,” We are about to change all
that we know in the world and I think a little reflecting would be
in order; you have to understand that some of us might not live
past these events, so we should embrace each other in these times
that we are before each other. Besides my more youthful appearance
and energy, I have been blessed with more attributes and older
attributes are stronger and better now. I will reveal them to you
in due time my trusted friends.”

The men looked at each other and then looked
at her and Bernandas started with,” There are peculiarities with
this guardian that you should be aware of.”

“What sort of peculiarities do you speak
of?”

Vitaliy jumped in,” Were do we start
Bernandas?”

“I think what I witnessed would be a good
place.” Bernandas replied.

Vitaliy motioned for him to go ahead and
give Adela his take on what he witnessed while training. Not
knowing how to say what he needed to and having his nerves racked
with fear that Adela might think he had gone absolutely mad he was
fidgeting thing his hands for a few moments before going into his
ideas, “Adela I know this is going to seem inane and insane, but I
think the boy might have a bit of werewolf in him.”

“That is impossible!” she exclaimed,
“Guardians are just guardians and can be nothing else, but please
elaborate with why you feel this way”

Bernandas was looking sheepish and was out
if character when he replied with, “To start with there was a day I
blindsided him, I attacked him as a werewolf without him knowing
who I was, doing my best to make him think this was for real, and
his eyes turned to a werewolf type before changing into what is his
guardian eyes; maybe you don’t know his glow a bright green.”

Pausing for a moment to see how Adela was
taking the report he looked at her as a lost puppy dog afraid to
upset its master. Adela while sipping on her tea motioned for him
to continue. Her beautiful blue eyes, which seemed to be able to
cut through any dark room or hallway were fully engaged on him and
seemed to be taking him seriously.

“Well um, there is also how my pack reacts
to him; they do not treat him as a non-wolf. To be honest the
females are swooned by him, especially when they are in heat and
the males seem to have the I need to prove I am more alpha than him
attitude towards him, but all show signs of being timid. To be
honest the one good thing is even against me he is formable.”

Adela sat in the large old fashioned
armchair that was clearly made for curling up long nights with a
good book, tapped her tea cup with her nails, one by one going from
pointer finger to pinky and repeating it again and again; you could
see in her eyes and posture that she was deeply contemplating his
words.

She cocked her head and asked,” Has anyone
ever heard of such a thing?”

“No my dear lady, but we do not really know
much about them at all,” retorted Vitaliy .

“Adela, most of those whom knew anything
about guardians has been killed to silence any information to
spreading to others.” Replied Bernandas

Adela sat for what felt like a life time to
those waiting for her words as she sat there pondering all things
over tapping on her cup as she tried to formulate any logical
conclusions from what she has over heard. Several questions ran
through her mind as she was deep in thought: Could this be an
actual factor? Could he be a werewolf? Could it be a hidden
attribute, maybe a failsafe for him to save himself? If this is
possible could there have been other guardians that could have
vampire traits?

The biggest problem was no one really knew
anything about this creature at all; no one knew what it could do
when it matured and realized its abilities. The room could see that
Adela was perplexed about the thoughts running through her mind and
stood silently waiting for any sign that she wanted someone to
speak.

“What if this was a fail safe?” She asked
them as she sat up in the chair carefully placing the cup on the
saucer that was already sitting upon the tiny table in between the
two chairs,” What if they are a sub-species of the werewolves? I
joke you not, have the wolves not been long protectors of the
vampires? Even through the cruelties the wolves seem to have an
instinct to protect a master, is this not also true for the
guardian?”

“Well, to be honest,” Vitaliy started while
taping his thumb down his fingers as he leaned on a book case at
the side of the fire place,” we know next to nothing of them;
anyone that knew one, except for yourself has been eliminated just
as quickly as the guardian.”

“This is true,” she admitted as she nodded
her head and tapped her fingers from her left hand upon those on
her right, in front of her face as she gathered her thought,” they
have always been so careful to get rid of all evidence. If it was
not for them leaving me alive, none of us would know of this.”

“Yes mam,” Bernandas interjected,” why did
they get so sloppy this time? They let all three of us live even
though we all knew of your guardian.”

“What is the news on his progress?” She
asked.

Vitaliy cleared his throat before stating,”
Well when Galechka is not crushing his heart, he is making great
progress. It has been some time since the last time, but I fear you
need to have a heart to heart with her; she does live in some sort
of fantasy world.”

“Yes she was treated as a doll when she was
human,” Adela admitted, “I believe she was the dictator of her
house and the whole family was afraid to say anything to her.”
Pondering for a moment she continued with,” I have allowed her to
carry on with this under our roof as well, I am afraid to say. Rest
assured I will have a persuading talk with her. How is he handling
your speed?”

“I have been working on meditation with
him,” Vitaliy leaned up off of the wall and walked out of the
shadow so she could see him clearly,” because he is not blessed
with speed like yours was, but he is blessed with what seems to be
almost limitless strength. With the meditation he has been doing
better and better at countering my moves.” He reframed for a moment
and continued,” It is possible that he is gaining speed and it is
not the meditation, but I am doing my best so he can handle the
ancients speed as well as their power. I think even the oldest of
the ancients would be surprised by his strength.”

“My thoughts as well,” Bernandas added, “The
boy puts a hurting on me even when I dish out everything I have.
The younger wolves refuse to train with him anymore, unless it is
group attacks and even then they are nervous.”

Adela motioned them to join her in
Bernandas’ eating area. She always loved the huge round table that
he built, “Bernandas, cold you fetch us some more teach and maybe
you have some of the sweets I like; I need a sometime to gather my
thoughts and want you both to keep telling me what have you seen in
his training. While Bernandas was putting the kettle on the fire
Vitaliy started tailing her what he had witnessed and believed
needed to be the next steps. Bernandas sat down and discussed with
the Vitaliy what he believed needed to be done. Both man agreed and
disagreed; while she sat and listened they only pause long enough
to serve tea. After they had both said there lot, Adela sat there
tapping on her tea cup finger after finger only stopping the rhythm
long enough from time to time to take a sip of her favorite tea,
only Bernandas could make it so well. After a long time had passed
and both men patiently waiting for her response she got up from the
table and both noticed how lovely her tight younger looking
derriere looked.

“Ok, if you two are done looking at my
fanny, “she mentioned,” I think it is time the boy trains with me;
besides my mind reading I could also use some exploring of my new
abilities. This war I do not plan on leaving just to him, I lead by
example. In the evening I will begin his training.”

Both men looked scared, because now they had
to control their thoughts about her and other women around her.
They looked at each other with the look of what are we to do?

“Bernandas, I am going to my usual place of
stay here and I bid you both a good night.” She headed up the half
flight of steps and paused,” And boys, don’t worry I know men are
men and you will think what you think, so do not be nervous about
my new found ability. Vitaliy ,” she said waiting for a
response.

“Yes my lady.”

“I need you to keep a careful eye on me and
the boy; I need both of you to scan the area and make sure we have
no spying eyes, because John and I are going to make a lot of
noise.”

Both men said “Yes my lady,” in unison.

It was early evening, the sun had just
settled behind the hills and there was an unfamiliar knocking at
John and Galechka’s door. It was Bernandas and he told John to
hurry up and it get to the training ground. John was scrambling
round trying to gather his things and Galechka was trying to help
him.

“
Bernandas, I am coming along today.”
Galechka stated boldly.

“
I think not, not today there is
something going on and I will come back for you a little
later.”

“
What do you mean I cannot?” She said
angrily not being used to being told no.

He motioned to her that it was about John,
“We have a huge, gigantic problem that I need your help with.”

She looked and pointed towards John without
him knowing. Bernandas hinted more or less behind John’s back.
Galechka knew it had to be something serious by the nervous energy
of Bernandas.

“
Galechka, you need to get ready for
patrolling.” He mentioned.

She looked at him with a: what are you
taking about look. He motioned to her to get ready and told John to
hurry up. John followed him out the door and matched up with
Bernandas’ speed; it was clear today was different and things were
more serious. John was astounded to see the young and extremely
attractive girl waiting in the training area.

“
I am sorry are you Adela’s relative
by any chance?” He asked

Adela laughed, “ I am Adela,” she smiled and
looked at the ground and back up biting one of her knuckles
slightly,” It seems you are not the only one learning how to deal
with new powers. The problem is I need to help you realize yours
while I am realizing my own.”

Bernandas interrupted them for a moment,” I
hope you do not mind Adela, but I am taking Galechka today.” Adela
looked puzzled, and Bernandas continues,” I am having her and
Vitaliy help my pack patrol the area; I figured she would be more
likely to sneak up on an unwanted guest, since they cannot smell
her as easy as one of mine.”

“
Great idea, please keep a wide
perimeter, because we are going to get loud. Oh, Bernandas we will
probably destroy some of your land and trees.”

Bernandas shook his head, he loved the
trees, but he knew what was needed was needed, so he quickly headed
back to get Galechka and explain to her how she was going to help
his pack and Vitaliy keep an eye out for spies. His idea was Gal
and Vitaliy would not be noticed as fast by a vampire spy, because
the werewolves smelled repulsive to most vampires.

Adela stepped forward leaving John
speechless, yes he only had eyes for Galechka, but how could he
ignore the mass changes that had taken place with Adela. She was
younger looking and hotter. It was almost like she had some power
over men to make them want her, but her beauty was profoundly
captivating. She was wearing the same hooded outfit she had on the
night before, but it didn’t hide any of her ungodly features that
would trap any man’s eyes.

“
I hope you are ready for this
John.”

“
Do you have no faith?” He jokingly
stated.

“
I think I am more than anything you
have ever dealt with before; I think you have never had to handle a
woman like me before.” She said while looking down and to the side
with an evil grin.

“
Are you really so sure?”

“
Wow! I guess I am going to have to
school you well boy.”

Next thing he knew she was tapping him on
the shoulder and he thought: How the hell I was just looking at
her. He closed his eyes and turned around asking, “If you are that
fast, how am I going to fight you?”

“
My speed is not what should scare
you; what should scare you is my strength and the fact I am
starting to be able to read minds.”

“
You can read minds?”

“
Yes, I cannot control it and it only
happens when it wants to on its own.”

“
So are we training me or you
today?”

“
Funny you said that, because I am not
sure, and on top of everything else I have to worry about not
killing you during training.”

John’s face lost all color and expression as
those last few words ran out of her mouth. On top of everything she
had to worry about not killing him; was she serious or just trying
to spoof him. With the look on her face and demeanor of her body
language he could tell it was no joke at all. He pulled the bill of
his cap down getting his game on and preparing for what he knew was
going to be a rough day.

“
Ready John?”

“
Yes mam, never more so.”