Alex M.'s Story

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Alex sat in his math class bored. He didn't want to be in school at all but he was made to go the the building of simpletons. He tapped his foot waiting for the bell to sound off but it didn't until he had calmed himself down and decided to stop. He quickly grabbed his bag and took off. He told his parents and they understood completely.

He dashed off into the woods and quickly found a small patch of wolfsbane. He plucked a few and started to write وألف on the tree trunk. He was hit with a warm blast of wind. He walked through to a large village (almost a proper city) of what looked like he had stepped back through time. The reality was they were all were wolves who made their living as farmers and warriors.

Alex walked up to a larger man who greeted the human with a few barks and yips. Alex did the same back and both laughed. He made his way to his Second Home and threw his bag inside. He then switched to his Robes.

He then picked up his weapons. He put the short sword on his back then the shield over it. Though he still kept his khopesh at his side but only used it for battle with other Tamers.

He walked outside and walked around the perimeter of the town making sure no one was missing nor coming in that wasn't supposed to be.

Being an Elven tamer was hard, Evie would the first person to say it but really, when she thought about it, there is nothing she would rather do.

Take right now for instance, she was currently in what she could have sworn was an uninhabited forest following the instructions of an Old man who talked in constant riddles. For all she knew she could be walking around in circles, while she was better than most at navigating through thick forests she was nothing compared to the Elves uncanny knack for it. Right now though she was searching for a group of Wood Elves who like most Wood Elves lived deep in the forests away from the general Population of Reendria. She had never met them before, but it was one of the things she wanted to do; meet all the elves. Though this was a hard and ambitious feat in itself since some of the Wood Elves haven’t been seen in years and no one quite knew how many groups of Elves lived in the many woods throughout Reendria. The instructions she wad received were from Geal, the most senior and respected Runic Elf, the most wise and kind person Evie had ever met. He knew the location of a large portion of the Elf community, more than any other but even his knowledge of the Elven numbers was severely lacking.

So Evie’s search was a bust; after an hour or two she had completely given up on finding any traces of these Elves and started her return journey to her Reendria home. Though it would be a lie to say she wasn't slightly disappointed she wasn't all that upset about not finding anything. This was certainly not the first time she had come back empty handed and it's not like she was going to let it diminish her determination to find the Elves.

She had almost reached her cabin when she saw Alex a werewolf Tamer, walking around. He was a pretty fun guy and she found herself enjoying his company. Evie moved out of the shadows of the forest and walked up silently to close behind him, “Hey Brightside.” She greeted him with humor lighting her tone and a playful wink. Evie has adored calling him Brightside ever since she found out it was a nickname of his, she couldn’t help it; she just found it too fun to not to say. ”What are you up to wandering around here by yourself?” She continued while pushing her fringe out of her eyes.

Alex was busy walking about nothing had come up so far and everyone seemed to be in check. He was about to start for a smaller village when he heard a voice behind him. “Hey Brightside.” Alex sighed then turned around realizing who it was. Evie, she was a newbie tamer but she was still a Tamer but she had much to learn. "Hello Evie" he said in his usual happy voice. ”What are you up to wandering around here by yourself?" "Just making sure all of the Werewolves are in the vill.." He heard something behind him and realized what it was. It was a small band of Alpha werewolves hissing at the female Tamer. Alex smiled "One moment please." he said then turned around and yipped at the wolves then barked. The Alphas nodded then smiled at the girl then rushed back to their village.

They were a loyal bunch, but just to him and that was why he needed them to be kept away from mortals. They could easily rip out flesh and would have no problem eating them. He was more focused on Evie than that at the moment as he turned back and smiled. "Sorry. they're a bit protective" he said laughing. "So why are you out here I thought this would be much too hot for elves?" he said curious.

"Just making sure all of the Werewolves are in the vill-" Alex stopped mid sentence when he noticed the wolves behind him snarling at Evie. He turned towards them and with a few yips he sent the small pack scurrying off. She had to admire his leadership, especially since she had none of her own. Though they clearly had their own styles of being a Tamer. She preferred to be more of a companion to her Elves while from what she had seen he tended to be more like a leader to his Werewolves. Though it looked as though the only way to be Werewolf Tamer was to be a strong leader or they would all run rampant.

"Sorry. they're a bit protective" Evie laughed lightly at his comment looking behind him to the disappearing pack. “Just a little,” She said while holding up her thumb and index finger, measuring out just over a centimeter in the air. “It can be our little secret though.” "So why are you out here I thought this would be much too hot for elves?" He asked, causing her to smile. “Don’t count out us Elves just yet,” She said, playfully chastising him. “But, umm, I was just out on a little hunt for a group of Elves I was told lived out that way,” She continued more seriously pointing in the direction she had come from.

“No luck unfortunately, but I was never under the false impression that finding all the Elves would be easy. Umm, would it be better if I left?” Evie asked uncertainly, motioning behind Alex to where the Werewolves had disappeared, she didn’t want to cause trouble amongst his myth.

Alex smiled want as the girl laughed. At least she didn't think lowly of him. “Don’t count out us Elves just yet. But, umm, I was just out on a little hunt for a group of Elves I was told lived out that way,” Alex nodded. "A hard bunch they are unlike werewolves where you can just whistle a bit." he said laughing. “No luck unfortunately, but I was never under the false impression that finding all the Elves would be easy. Umm, would it be better if I left?” Connor shook his head. "No you're fine, hey maybe if you want I could help, if you wanted that is." he said cheerily.

Guy Heard the school bell ring and he smiled. he had been wanting to go to Reendria for the entire week. Guy shot out of his seat and followed the flow of teen traffic out of the school. He looked around as he ran into the nearby field, it was one of the only place not covered by mountains, rocks and hills. He lived in the rocky mountains in BC, it was odd to see fields. Guy Walked over into the middle of the field. He checked over his shoulders for unwary onlookers. He saw none. He jumped into the air sprouting wings. As he did so he shrunk somewhat. He grew a beak, he grew talons on he legs and he arms disappeared. He had turned into an eagle. He smiled which only made a slight opening in his beak. He flew, he loved the sensation of flying, like being weightless. So many people had wished to fly and Guy could.

Guy flew all the way home. his father looked at him. his father was a tamer as well. He knew the eagle was him. Guy let himself fall to the ground. He slowed himself about ten feet from the ground and turned back into a human. He looked at his dad. "Anyone see you?" his father asked.

"No I made sure." Guy said. Guy looked around him. He loved his home. it was in the mountains. By a cliff. Guy liked that his most. "see you later dad." Guy said. The older former tamer looked at his son and nodded.

"Tell them I say hi." he said. Guy nodded.

"I will." Guy said as he jumped off the side of the cliff. It was like flying but it was more of a rush. If it wasn't done correctly, one wrong move, and he would die. Guy Felt himself change worlds. He saw the forest, the mountains. the land of Reendria.

Guy landed in a pile of Feathers. the Griffins had put it there for him. Guy smiled as he saw a familiar form fly over head swift as a bullet. it was one of his best friends. Ragnok. A griffin scout. "Hey you old crow!" Guy exclaimed as Ragnok landed beside him. ragnok let out a series of clicks which Guy understood as a. "Hey meat sack." Guy laughed. He looked out into the Forest and he saw something he had rarely seen. tamers, together. he had met almost all the other tamers. just none together. Guy smiled at the thought of other humans in Reendria. He looked at Ragnok. "Sorry I have to go. I will see you later though." Guy saw a look of somewhat sadness on Ragnoks face. Guy couldn't stand it. "Okay come with me." he said. Guy smiled as Ragnok's mood suddenly changed. guy hopped on his back.

Guy smirked as they flew over the heads of the other tamers. Ragnok Let out a screech very similar to an eagles, but it had the ferocity of a lion mixed in it. Guy Looked at Ragnok. Ragnok clicked at him. "what I can't have some fun and scare some Hummies?" He reconized the Clicks. guy laughed. They both landed by the other Tamers. Guy smiled. "hey." he said. But he realized he was clicking like a Grifin. he laghed at himself and Changed his dialect. "Hey." he said again speaking English.

Alex waited for a response when he heard the beating of wings. It was either a Griffin or a Dragon and he really hoped Griffin. To his relief it was the Tamer Guy. "Hey" "Hey Guy" he said happily. The werewolves wouldn't approach him like Evie since he had picked his side and knew that the two species were on the same side. "Do you always drop in unexpectedly or is it just to me?" he asked a smile on his face.

(Sorry Writers Block >.< )

"Oh I like surprising people." Guy said he smiled at the girl he didn't know. He remembered her face, but he didn't know her personally. "say have you people seen Emma? We were going to go up into the mountains for the evening together." guy said. He thought of Emma. She was amazing. He didn't know what she was a Tamer of though. He really didn't care, he cared more about her. "She said we would meet by the Great Lake." Guy said. he thought of the Lake, it was enormous, it was almost exactly in the middle of Reendria. well Inhabitable Reendria anyway. It was at the base of The Griffin's moutain. They loved the lake, mostly for the fish. Griffins loved fish. Guy also remembered it was right by the forests of Reendria as well. the lake was pretty much bustling with life. all the creatures of Reendria used the lake for food, water, and many other things. guy usually found many Griffins lounging in the sunlight at Lakeside.

guy Looked at the girl. "Hey I'm Guy." Guy said he put his hand out to her. Ragnok jumped in front of him however and liked her cheek. Guy laughed as he clicked. "I'm Ragnok, forget that loser."

"This is Ragnok, He says hi." Guy laughed as Ragnok looked at him. guy patted him oh his neck.

Evangeline Maiyer

"No you're fine, hey maybe if you want I could help, if you wanted that is." Alex said cheerily. It caught Evie by surprised though she did feel bad, while having his help would be highly beneficial and she was very grateful he had offered, finding the elves was something she felt she needed to do on her own. That and Wood Elves weren’t particularly fond of human interaction at the best of times and these Elves had gone to the extremes of living deep in the woods to avoid it. “Would it be awful if I said no?” she asked awkwardly hesitant. “I mean, I’m glad you offered, really glad. Though, and I know this may sound stupid but, I feel like this is something I need to do on my own, if that makes any sense?” Evie blurted out hoping she hadn’t offended Alex, that was defiantly not her intention.

Before Alex could respond though a griffin landed almost next to them and Guy, a griffin tamer approached them. Evie smiled friendly at Guy though she didn’t really know him all that well. Obviously he was a Griffin Tamer and she had heard his name form some of the other Tamers but they had never really spoken. ”Say have you people seen Emma? We were going to go up into the mountains for the evening together." He asked after he had finished greeting Alex. Evie’s mind unconsciously began thinking about the relationship between Guy and Emma if they were spending evenings together in the mountains by the Great Lake. She immediately dismissed her thought pattern though knowing it was none of her business and it didn’t really matter to her. “Sorry, I have been in the woods all day, so no I haven’t seen her recently,” Evie said.

Now that she had spoken up Guy turned his attention to her, “hey I’m Guy.” She smiled at him lightly, but when she was about to introduce herself and shake his outstretched hand she was cut off. His griffin had jumped in between the two of them and planted a lick on her cheek before making some clicking noises that she assumed was griffin speak. “This is Ragnok, He says hi.” Evie smiled and rubbed the Griffin’s neck in response. “Nice to meet you Ragnok,” she said in a friendly tone towards the griffin before looking up at Guy and continuing. “I’m Evangeline, Evie if you like. How has you day been?”

Evangeline Maiyer

"And it was great to meet you Evie. And Alex, Try not to get flees. Bye wolf boy." Evie waved as Guy took off leaving her and Alex by themselves again. Her first impressions of Alex were ordinary. He seemed nice enough though she wasn't quite sure about what was going on between him and Emma. Honestly, she meant no offence but they seemed like completely incompatible people. "Wolf boy huh?" Evie said turning back to Alex, an amused grin spreading across her face. She would definitely be using that in the future. "And, what was that he said about fleas? Maybe I should be leaving now." Her grin was now in full force as she backed up away from Alex, mock getting ready to run. She did pause to push her fringe up out of her eyes though. Honestly is she didn't absolutely love her hair she would have shaved it all off long ago.

"Hey Alex. I need to talk to you how about tomorrow by the Creek?" Alex nodded and watched as he flew off. He smiled at Evie but growled when she mentioned fleas. "Wolf boy huh? And, what was that he said about fleas? Maybe I should be leaving now." he growled "My family has a tradition of where you have to live among the young of what you tame for three weeks. And let's just say with a bunch of pups they get in lots of trouble." he said laughing. He didn't want this girl to think he was mean or stupid because he truley did need her on the side of good. Elves would be a valuable asset to their team.

Alex growled at Evie when she mentioned fleas and she had to laugh, she did wonder though what other traits he shared with his myth. "My family has a tradition of where you have to live among the young of what you tame for three weeks. And let's just say with a bunch of pups they get in lots of trouble." Her eyebrows arched into a perfectly confused expression while her mouth dropped open slightly and a little ‘o’ escaped her lips. Evie tended to forget not everyone was first generation like her, that she was actually completely infantile at the whole Tamer thing.

“That’s...strange.” She said finally, though she said it slowly, picking her words. "Sorry, I sometimes forget that a lot of you aren’t newbie tamers like me. So like, you’ve known these Werewolves pretty much your whole life? And like your whole families are Tamers and know about you taking off every weekend here?” Evie asked curiously as she looked past Alex down to the Werewolf village. Of course she knew people were legacy’s but she never really thought about the logistics of it, or how much behind she was.

Her thoughts were cut short though by a complaint from her stomach, thinking back it had been awhile since she last ate. “Maybe we should head inside somewhere to talk more, you know, where there’s food.” She said with a pleasant smile though she wasn’t sure how much longer she could keep it up; hunger did trump manners. “We could head to my place, I’m sure I’ve got some food around, though be warned I don’t really cook. Or we could stay here at your place since we are already here.” Evie suggested not wanting to force him to come with her to her place but also not wanting to force herself into his house. She didn’t really make a good decision maker for a group. It why she never really liked working in teams, because in the end someone isn’t going to get it there way. Though she didn’t really have a problem with either of the options she gave, as long as there was food involved.

"Sorry, I sometimes forget that a lot of you aren’t newbie tamers like me. So like, you’ve known these Werewolves pretty much your whole life? And like your whole families are Tamers and know about you taking off every weekend here?” Alex nodded " Ya they know where I leave to." “Maybe we should head inside somewhere to talk more, you know, where there’s food. We could head to my place, I’m sure I’ve got some food around, though be warned I don’t really cook. Or we could stay here at your place since we are already here.” Alex shrugged he was used to fasting so he didn't need much but he did like to eat." Hm sounds good but unless you fancy raw deer and cow I think we should go to your place." he said laughing. It was hard to get food in the desert but lucky there were two major herds of white tails and bison that would travel between pastures and thats when the meat was killed.

Evangeline Maiyer

"Hm sounds good but unless you fancy raw deer and cow I think we should go to your place." Evie laughed at Alex's comment, though ironically she would even have that amount of food at her house if the not Elves who lived in the woods behind her place. They were Arcane elves who had set up camp in the forest shortly after she moved moved into her place. They also insisted on having basket of fresh food and fruit waiting for her every time she came home. Honestly she has to have the best myth, they were so lovely to her. "Well if you don't have anything left to do here, I'll lead the way," Evie said while a smile before leading Alex away from the Werewolf village.

It wasn't too long a walk to her house and so she set a leisurely pace and turned toward Alex looking to strike up some friendly conversation. "So where about are you from outside of here?" She asked in a friendly tone listening patiently for his answer as she ducked under a stray branch that got in her way. "What's it's like there?" She continued as she saw her house coming up in the distance. She caught a glimpse of an Elf taking off into the woods behind her place. Evie had a strict open door policy's to Elves and so there were often some hanging around. Though most Elves were not particularly of interaction with Humans and so when they saw another Human approaching they left quickly and silently.

Alex walked behind the girl happily his warm robes cooling down in the forest "So where about are you from outside of here? What's it's like there?" Alex thought for a moment. "I'm from New York. The city I come from is a bit of a shithole but you gotta keep positive, hence my nickname." he said smirking as he noticed an elf dash deeper into the forest. "A bashful bunch aren't they. Werewolves just try and kill intruders not run from them. The elves are probably doing the smart thing though." he said laughing slightly. He knew that the wolves were a loyal race but also a rash and easily angered race.

"I was wondering where that name came from," Evie said lightly referring to Alex's nickname. She smiled up at him glad that he was making the best of everything despite his situation. It really was an admirable trait.

"A bashful bunch aren't they. Werewolves just try and kill intruders not run from them. The elves are probably doing the smart thing though." Evie laughed slightly, it was true Elves weren't the most sociable people in the forest. "You do a good job keeping them inline though, I'm impressed. They seem like a hard lot to handle, unlike the Elves." She said honestly, smiling up at him before moving towards her place, though it seemed more like a cabin. Her eyes drifted to all the plants scattered outside and around her home. The Elves insisted in her having this garden, apparently it was an Elf thing, not that it mattered that much to her. They looked after it for her, she didn't exactly have what you might consider a 'green thumb' and she wasn't really always around.

"Welcome To my humble home," Evie said mocking great grandeur as she opened her door and welcomed Alex inside. Laughing she closed the door behind him and moved forward into her house. She motioned Alex towards the couch as she moved over towards the table. "Take a seat, make yourself at home dude. Now lets see what they left for us," Evie said as she started searching through the contents of a large basket of food the Elves had prepared for her. She pulled out a largish container and when she opened it and peeked inside a grin appeared on her face. "Cake?" She asked showing Alex what she had found.

Connor smiled as he heard the girl "You do a good job keeping them inline though, I'm impressed. They seem like a hard lot to handle, unlike the Elves." "Well just a few bites and a couple scars but for the most part yeah" he smiled and listened to her Take a seat, make yourself at home dude. Now lets see what they left for us," Connor nodded and sat down. He looked at her look around the basket. "Cake?" Connor smiled. "Yeah that'll work." he said laughing slightly.

"Yeah that'll work." He said causing Evie's grin to grow further if that was even possible at this point. "Cake always works," she said pulling out a knife and doggedly cutting two pieces of cake, throwing one over to Alex. She moved over towards the couch and plonked down next to him. "Bon appetite," she said turning to him before taking a largish bite of her piece of cake. Once she had swallowed her mouthful though she didn't waste any time before taking another bite. Though she was slower and took her time on this one. The piece of cake had definitely hit the spot. She swallowed agin looking towards Alex, "Good?" She asked though already knowing the answer. The cake was heavenly, she considered asking the Elves for the recipe for a moment before laughing it off knowing she'd actually make it herself.

After brushing off the embarrassingly large amount on crumbs that had accumulated in her lap she allowed herself to sink back into the couch. After a few more bites she had finished her cake and felt utterly content. LIcking her finger she removed the last evidence of the cake she had devoured. "So now that we've eaten and, well, I feel like we've bonded over food, what is you deepest darkest secret?" She joked, laughing lightly at her own comment.

Alex licked his lips as the cake was put down infront of him. He plunged his fork in and took a large bite. It was very good also a bit messy. He wiped a few crumbs off his robes. It was moist and delicious ,very sweet too. He finished the cake after a few more bites then licked his fingers as well. "So now that we've eaten and, well, I feel like we've bonded over food, what is you deepest darkest secret?" Alex thought for a moment. "Well, if I told you I'd have to kill you" he said with a devilish smirk on his face. He knew what it was but he would never tell a soul about it for shame and fear of himself.

Evangeline Maiyer
"Well, if I told you I'd have to kill you" Evie laughed slightly though she felt a little threatened at the undertone of serious she felt in Alex's tone. It made her wonder what exactly he was hiding. "In that case I think you shouldn't tell me. I have no intention on dying anytime soon." She replied lightly smiling towards the boy. Her gaze though slowly left hers and trailed towards the open window. It reminded her of how substantially different Earth and Reendria were, it's like they are completely opposite places right down to the minuscule details. Though to Evie, both were home and she couldn't imagine living her life without either of the two places. Just the though that she would have to give one up almost killed her. Joining the two worlds together seemed like a perfect idea though, she would never have to leave either of them. Though wouldn't that just ruin what she loved about both of them, and wasn't that just selfish talk? The whole situation is just so confusing.

"Hey sorry to do this Alex, but it seems i have some important Elf thing to deal with." Evie said apologetically to Alex as she motioned to the doorway. Gael, the Runic Elf Elder was standing in the now open doorway, though of course he had not made a sound while entering her house. He didn't say anything but he did nod apologetically to Alex for stealing Evie's attention away. Geal was dressed in the usual Runic Elven robes, though because he was a council member and the most senior one at that, his was slightly modified to show his position. Not that it was like anyone didn't know who he was and his position anyway. He was also clutching to his staff that was coated in many symbols and lines all in a vibrant blue. Traditionally the staves were used for channeling magic but theses days Gael seemed to use his more for leaning on when he walked. He wasn't quite as young as he used to be though he was still as powerful as ever and he commanded respect from all the Elves. Evie stood up, grabbing hers and Alex's plate and dumped them in the sink. "You welcome to stay of course, but it's only going to be boring talking in a language you can't understand." Evie said towards Alex before she walked over the Gael and bowed her head in respect.