"so you're really not going to help us" I stared down Sirius. Despite that in less than an hour I'd be risking my life for a friend, he could not care less!
"Hmm" he placed his fingers under his chin, deep in mock thought "facing off against a crazed werewolf or living. I'd wonder what I'd rather be doing"
"Come on buddy. You're not going to leave me to die will you-" I trailed off as Sirius strolled away "cowerd!" I yelled at his back.
"Not ta worry friend" Shane placed a hand on my shoulder "We've got ya back"
"Right" a smile returned to my face, finding my long buried confidence raise from the grave. I'll be alright, because others have my back this time.
....................
"So this here the place?" I stared up at the mouth of an cave, on the edge of the village. It looked like something out of a nature documentary.
"Don't let the outside fool ya" shane smirked as he stepped forward "I heard the inside is quite the sight to behold" reluctantly I followed him and he was right.
The cave was much bigger than it looked on the outside, it had an elaborate amount of tunnels that seemed to go on forever. The furniture I could see were expensive mahogany and gold accessories.
"Whoe" I blinked in surprise. The whole layout is so interesting. I'm tempted to take my time to explore the whole cave but-
"You really came" krispins eyes flooded with relief.
I silently gripped his shoulder with a determined nod. I came here for one reason only. I have no time to get distracted.
"So" shane placed a hand on my shoulder with a grin "where is the lovely lady"
"Right this way" we followed him down a red carpet. In the centre of the room sat a golden throne with red cushion. On that throne was krispins mom, staring us down like we were cockroaches at her feet.
"Why have you brought these children to me?" her terrifying gaze landed on krispin.
"I-I-I" he could barely stand he was trembling so hard. I knew I promised myself I'd only look after me in this new world but some habits are hard to kick.
"I'm here to challenge you on behalf of krispin tinsel" I stepped forward.
"Nova have you lost ya bloody head!" Shane whisper-yelled. I gave him a nervous thumbs up. I'll win, not sure how but I'll win.
"Very well" she stood up "to think I'm about to rid the village of it's biggest eyesore. I'll be a hero to them" she laughed.
"Shane" I whispered to him "can you make me a weapon made of silver?"
"Of course I can but what exactly are you planning?" He gave me a sceptical look.
"You'll see" I winked at him. I watched some many monsters movies in my past life and I've memorised all their weak points. The minute I get some silver is when I win.
"I hope you know what you're doing" Shane got on one knee, creating something from the dirt below.
"Eh" I moved my hand from side to side with an unsure look. That didn't calm his nerves!
"Begin!"
"Wait we're doing it now?" The words barely had time to leave my mouth before she flung me into a wall. I hit the wall with a hard crack. The tinsel clan members that had suddenly gathered around cheered.
"Okay new plan" I muttered to myself "I just gotta keep away from her until shane finishes with my secret weapon.
"Yahhh!" She charged at me, her fist pulled back. I dodged at the last second, causing her to punch a hole in the wall.
"You're fast little demon" suddenly her body began to morph. Thick black hair grew throughout her whole body and her features changed to that of a wolfs "but don't think that will save you. Once I catch you you're dead!"
She came at me and I dodged. Her attacks are faster and stronger than krispins were. No matter what, I can't get hit by her!
"How can you stand there and let him fight yur battles for ya" I heard shane scolding krispin "ain't ya shamed to call yurself a man?"
"Novas braver than me. If I tried to fight her I'd lose and you'd all have to suffer" his voice was dripping with self hatred.
"Yur only as brave as ya tell yurself. The bravest men are often the best liers" he stood up, a charved silver pocket knife in hand "nova, here!" He threw the knife at me. I caught it with a grin.
"Alright lady" I twirled the knife around in my hand "it's about time the hunted" I charged at her, knife in hand "to become the hunter!" The knife came inches from cutting her skin when she arched her body around the blade. She grabbed me by the arm and...
*Snap*
"Ahhhh!" I clutched my arm with a bloodcurdling scream. This sharp burning pain. It's definitely a broken bone!
"Silver hmm?" He eyes flickered with anger as grabbed me by the neck "I'm not sure how you discovered our secret weakness but it hardly matters. You'll die here"
Her grip around my neck tightened. I could feel the air in my lungs being forcibly ripped out of my lungs. It burns.
My eyes wandered over to krispins frightened face. My mind thought back to katsuki. He's going to run away. I'm going to die alone again-
"Stop!" Krispin let out a raw scream. In his hand he was holding the liquid shane created for him. His face was no longer fearful. It was angry "get the hell away from my friend!"
"How dare you take that tone with me" she carelessly threw me to the side "seems I'll have to teach you some manners"
"Krispin?" I sat up slowly with tears in my eyes. He's actually staying?
"Nova drink this" shane handed me a strange looking drink "it's the entire chemical make-up of a human bone. It'll heal that arm right up"
Reluctantly I took a large gulp. It tasted awful but he was right. My arm did start feeling better.
Krispin downed the liquid quickly. He started to double over in pain.
"Krispin!" I tried to run to him only to be stopped by Shane.
"He's fine" he said calmly "the liquid is meant to bring out someone's true potential. Let's see how far our lil wolf can take his transformation"
So we watched. Krispins hair first changed to a silver colour, his eyes changed to a wild yellow colour, he grew sharp fangs and claws. He looked terrifying but-
"His transformation looks different from his mom's don't ya think?" I turned to Shane.
"Well he still hasn't achieved a full transformation. He's become something completely different" his eyes shone with wonder.
"Wait that's bad!" I stood up quickly "shane we gotta help him-"
"I said he's fine!" He said sharply, pointing at the boy "he may be physically weaker but they say there's nothing more powerful than a wolf protecting the ones he loves"
"Krispin" tears started to brim in my eyes. So you became strong for my sake? Thank you.
"Tch. What did I say about showing me that filthy half transformation!" She threw a punch. He dodged with ease. Her eyes widened in disbelief before his jaws latched on her arm. He twisted his body around until her arm came off. She screamed as she collapsed with the pain. Krispin took this opportunity to clasp his jaws around her throat. We watched in horror as she was slowly choked out.
"Kris-pin" she reached out and stroke his hair "well-done. You are finally strong enough to st-and on your own" with that the light left her eyes.
Tears stung krispins eyes as he finally let go. Shocked whispers filled the crowd. The announcer was the first to speak up.
"The winner and our new clan leader is krispin tinsel?"
"Yahoo!" I wrapped my arms around the boy excitedly.
"Looks like ya had some fight in ya after all" shane clapped his back.
"Nah. I'm just a good lier" he winked at him.
The three of us laughed together, exhausted but happy. When I looked at their happy faces I remembered a younger version of katsuki and an old friend from long ago. What was her name again? How odd. I can't clearly remember the only other friend I had, yet when I think about her I feel a deep pain in my chest.
"Nova? What's wrong, you're crying!" I touched my cheek and so I was.
I shook my head "it's nothing" I pulled them both close to me "I'm just happy that I've made such amazing friends"