||Nine||
"I hope you find a way,
To be yourself someday,
In weakness or in strength,
Change can be amazing,
So I pray for the best,
I pray for the best for you."
-Honest by The NBHD
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When they had returned to the cabin Kira found out that there was actually one more member that she hadn't met. It was a Skin Walker.
For those who do not know much about mythology, Skin Walkers are rare creatures who have the ability to shape shift into various animals and in some cases other supernatural creatures. They are usually depicted as tricksters and evil monsters that fool humans. Usually live amongst the dense forests and out of sight. They never remain in the same places for too long, it is almost impossible for them to get along with other supernatural beings. They don't take a liking to an figure of leadership and usually like to do things their ways. In other words they don't take orders from anyone.
This one, though, wasn't quiet different from all the rumors. She had long black hair, brown eyes, a heart shaped face, tanned skin and really wasn't taking shit from anyone. She seemed to always be in a cold mood and hardly spoke to anyone and if she did she it would be snarky comments or sarcastic remarks. Everyone told Kira not to take what's she says to heart though, and that deep deep deep in that cold cold heart that she undoubtedly has a warm loving place... Somewhere in her body anyway. Her name was Tailor.
But she did heed the Witch's advice. She sought out the Fairy and now they say on the roof of the house talking.
"If you don't know already, my name is Nixie and yes, I am a Fairy, a water Fairy to be exact. I am the second youngest- or was- in our pack. I'm only 20. And I guess Jinx told you?" She began. She wore a short blue dress that cut low showing off some cleavage and that was a bit up her thigh.
Kira hummed in response and leaned back to lay down. Her hands under her head and her legs crossed. "She told me. But you can tell me too."
"Well, I was born into a family of Water Fairies. I have- er well- had a younger sister and a older brother. He had found his mate the day before his 19th birthday. Oh he was so so happy. And then... I turned 19. Nothing happened at first," Kira glanced at the girl. Her thumbs twiddled, she fidgeted, around for a moment before wetting her lips with her tongue. "I uhm... My mom took me and my little sister out to get my mind off of things. Well I strayed for a bit. You know, play with the bear cubs that had just born. Playing with the pretty tulips and playing in the river. Then I found him. He was a Fire Faery. Such irrefutable beauty. A work of art really.
"Fire Faeries are a very rare type of fairy, you see. He didn't want me though. To him I was just another plain Water Fairy... At least that's what he said. He then told me he didn't want me. He already has an arranged marriage set. He likes the Fire Faery whom he was to marry. He didn't need me." She looked away and laughed a little, she wiped away the stray tear before looking back.
"Oh the pain was unbearable. Absolutely horrible. Fairies are so small. Just the height of your middle finger. Our bodies can't handle it. I almost died. But then Jinx found me. She took me with her and gave me herbs and things to drink. She made me better. She then asked me if I wanted to join their small group." She smiled fondly at the memory. They all held Jinx of high regard. Showed her unconditional love and they all just naturally migrated toward her. She treated them as if they were her own kind, as if they really were her children. And the accepted it, oh they basked in her love.
"I had said no though. I went out to look for my family. She offered to escort me back and I accepted. When I got back I found my home... Well What was my home in shambles. Burnt to the ground. I still don't know where my family is or... If they even are alive." She sighed deeply before looking back at the Werewolf girl.
"Man that sucks." Kira bluntly stated. Out of nowhere the girl burst out laughing. Her cheeks tinted pink as the melodious laugh was emitted from her mouth.
"I know. It does. But it stopped somewhere along the line. After spending time after time being depressed about the situation. I don't know I just embraced it. I have an entire pack of people who protect me and who I protect. It's amazing." A loving smile stretched over her face as she spoke about her pack. "I really love them."
"That's nice." Kira said blandly. She was neutral about the girls feelings.
"They might seem cold and harsh at first... Especially Greyson and Tailor. But I promise from the bottom of my heart that they are the sweetest people you will ever meet. You will grow to love them in time." She smiled. Her genuine smile warmed the Werewolf's heart and urged her to smile too.
She gave another small smile before standing up. "Wanna see something funny?" She asked while brushing off and straightening her dress out.
Kira smiled and nodded a yes before sitting up on her heels, her legs tucked underneath her.
Nixie picked up a water bottle that was sat next to her on the ground. She opened the top and held her palm out before pouring all the water out and Kira watched as it all gathered in a floating ball.
She discarded the bottle and played with the water. Tossing it between her two hands and overhead before catching it again. Kira held a fisted hand over her mouth trying to stifle her laugh when Nixie pretend accidentally drop the water but catch it at the last moment.
"Now let's see. I wanna make Greyson!" She giggled before wiggling her fingers and watching as the water formed into a human male face then slowly becoming that of Greyson. "Let's make him angry!" And she did as she pleased, making the face contort into one of anger.
"I hear someone coming up." Kira warned between giggles as the older girl did more funny things with the water face.
"Girls, dinner is ready!" Called the mermaid as she popped her head up.
"Aquata look! Kiss Greyson!" She ordered before thrusting the water forward into the mermaids face and forcing her to kiss the water sculpture.
The youngest girl giggled before leaning forward and pecking the sculptures already puckered lips.
"Yay!" The fairy cheered before tossing the water into the air.
"Hey!" The mermaid yelped before catching the water in another ball. "I just put this blouse on. Try not to get it wet!" She complained.
They all giggled as Greyson appeared seemingly out of nowhere.
"So. I've heard you ladies were making out with a sculpture of me." He teased he hung himself upside down in the air, making a show for everyone, almost announcing 'hey look at me!'
"Yes and kissing a fake you is so much better than kissing a real you." The mermaid continued teasing, playing along to his little game.
He came closer to her and put an arm around her. "Can I change your mind?"
"As if!" She squeaked and got up and left.
"What about you Nix? Wanna go for a round?" He flirted openly to the fairy. He floated toward her as she laughed and scurried away, he caught up to her and picked her up in his arms and flew around with her as he nuzzled his face into her neck and she weakly hit his chest while she giggled in hysterics.
"I'm gonna toss you now!" He sung as he floated away from the house. Her eyes widened as she clung to him.
"No no no no no! Greyson please don't!" She pleaded as he began peeling her from him.
"You can fly. And if you don't I'll just catch you. You won't go splat on the ground I promise. Fun right!" He continued speaking, a wild look displayed on his face.
And he did as he said, he tossed her away from him and Kira's breath got caught in her throat. As she sliced through the air and her scream piercing the atmosphere.
"Fly birdy!" He called. Amazingly, almost instantly wings sprouted from her back. Big, pretty, iridescent wings attached to her back began to flutter and catching her up.
"Greyson I hate you!" She groaned and dropped her head on her hands.
She flew toward him before wrapping her arms around the laughing vampire.
"You never will hate me." He mumbled. Her wings flattened against her skin before morphing back into her flesh.
He looked down to her and her face filled with love and adoration. "You can never hate me, my little fairy. Just like how I'll never hate you." He had whispered but her inhuman senses picked up every little thing.
Absolute love cloaked his face.