Nimara: Children of the Gods

by Patricia Halladay

  I have enclosed a copy of all documents, communications and recorders of interrogations done to obtain this information to both you and my father. I want this bastard taken out, especially if he is willing to harm a 13-year-old girl. The fact that it is my niece fuels my anger even more. I hope to hear from you soon dear brother, and may Ares and Athena grant you victory!

  Leader Thomas,

  Hades.

  “By the Gods! What have I done? We could have fixed this years ago and brought justice to Nimue and her pack!” A horrified Elder Brenton says. The other Elders are looking at the documents that were included in the large yellow envelope with Leader Thomas’s letter. Elder Elenora is highly interested in a certain correspondence between Alpha Ronald Nickolas, the current Alpha’s father and a wolf that was helping Alpha Timothy at the time.

  “Elder Brenton this was not your fault. If you truly think had you read it back then, Nimue wouldn’t have founded one of the strongest clans in all of Canada, if not the world. She would also not get the enjoyment of ending her Uncle Timothy’s life, to bring herself, her parents and her former pack peace.” Elder Elenora says, resting her hand on Elder Brenton’s. “Besides, I found something that goes even further into why this all took place. Tell me, do any of you know if former Alpha Christopher and Luna Elizabeth of the Winter Falls Pack had any contact with their son Alpha Kai before this?” Elder Elenora asks.

  “I know that the former Luna came to see Alpha a week before. I wasn’t part of the pack yet, as my ceremony was the night of the attack. My father had been a trusted adviser to Alpha Kai, but not in the pack. He was an outside consultant kind of thing. He did that with a lot of the packs and covens. I remember the reason I was being accepted into the pack was because during one of their meetings, wolves attacked. They were from another pack; I remember the tattoo that the one had on his forearm. My dad used his abilities to allow Alpha Kai, myself, and my sister Tilly to escape, but he was killed in the process. When I saw them rip him apart, I went into a rage and spiked all of them.” I say, my eyes start to burn thinking of my father.

  “There is only one pack that their warriors had tattoos on their forearm, it is the Northern Lake Pack. It was a practice that since the attack stopped, because some of them were identified in other attacks and the wolves were sentenced to death by Alpha King Gregory. So, what happened when the Former Luna came to see Alpha Kai?” Elder Grendel asks, taking in everything that is said.

  “Former Luna Elizabeth came the Friday a week before. She came to tell Alpha Kai, that he was not to give his pack or Nimue to Timothy no matter what he did. She said that prior to her visit Timothy threatened to kill and destroy his parent’s pack if they would not help him to get Nimue. I think before this, he had been trying to obtain Nimue through threats and small acts of force. She was crying, she could not believe that her son would be a monster. But she gave Alpha Kai a piece of information that I honestly don’t think anyone knows.” I says looking at the Elders.

  “Well, what is it?” Elder Theodore asks. He is the Elder to all the wolves and lycans. He is a very quiet man from his years of being battle worn and ready, he is not an Elder to underestimate just because he is more on the quiet side.

  “His wolf left him just before her visit, when he decided to attack the coven and pack. To force Nimue to become his mate.” Elder Merlin answers.

  “Yes sir, but how did you know?” I asks a little surprised, I have never told anyone and anyone who knew were now dead.

  “It was a guess, but I had a suspicion, because I have seen a wolf spirit wandering around Nimue’s territory when I visit. He is there as protection not as an enemy.” Elder Merlin replies.

  “Grandfather, shortly after Mira and I returned to the coven from delivering the letters to you and Alpha Kai, our coven was attacked. But it wasn’t by rogue vampires, it was bloodlust wolves. No vampire, rogue or coven would do this. Those I know who would attack back then or even now, are covens that have ancient blood disputes that result in a war.” Peter says, finding even more of a link between the attacks. “He had to use wolves, none of the Covens had a blood feud with Darkmouth or Silver Shadow. So, they would never agree to help him with this.” Peter finished. Elder Brenton’s mood only seems to worsen as he listens to the information being provided and reads over all the papers of evidence that his son had collected. I noticed and feels bad that the Elder feels responsible for all of this taking so long to solve.

  “Elder Brenton?” The elder looks at me before I continue … “Sir, this is not your fault in any way. Not only are you giving all of them peace, but you are giving the surviving pack members of Crystal River pack their justice as well. It was Alpha Timothy and Alpha Nickolas that attack them, some have joined our clan. If you think about it, all of our fates could have been so much worse. If it wasn’t Alpha Timothy, then it would be someone else much worse.” I says to help reassure the Elder that his actions are the cause of something far greater in importance to many more people. It seems to work as the Elder nods in agreement and starts to smile a bit.

  “That is very true.” Elder Brenton agrees.

  “Elder Brenton, I want you to know that Nimue has been given permission by The Sisters of Fate and by Chronos himself to wipe Alpha Timothy and Alpha Eric Nickolas out.” I say, it brings a new light of life and hope into the Elder’s eyes.

  “Gentlemen, the correspondence between Alpha Timothy and former Alpha Ronald Nickolas, has them agreeing to many more attacks. Some of them successful and others not. The one that has caught my eye the most, is this one about the attack on the Silver Shadow Pack. Former Alpha Nickolas was the one to lead that one, and he was supposed to bring back Nimue to Timothy. But there’s a separate correspondence, where Alpha Nickolas made arrangements with another pack member. Alpha Nickolas was taking Nimue, they were going to kill Timothy and the other wolf was to become Alpha of Silver Shadow.” Elder Elenora says, flipping through more papers to find more information.

  “Well, I guess that’s where their plan to double cross Alpha Timothy backfired. Former Alpha Nickolas was the first one that Nimue killed. He was trying to kill her dad.” I says remembering that night.

  “Onyx calm down, it’s not happening now.” Scott says and places a hand on my shoulder. That is when I realized I pull metal to me, forming it into weapons standing at the ready.

  “Sorry… I didn’t mean to. I didn’t hurt anyone did I?” I asks frantically.

  “How did you do that?” Elder Sutherland asks, shocked and impressed that I can call on metals and form weapons and release it back into the earth.

  “The memory of the attack is a trigger. I saw my father killed, then watched someone I love lose both her parents. That could be us, and it angers me. I am supposed to heal and build, and it pisses me off because that means I can’t protect the one I love most. I have loved her since I met her, she has power but Nimue’s the most honorable person I know. She doesn’t use it to hurt people. She sees everyone as her equal and to me that’s someone that should be loved and not be hurt like she has.” I say, I can see the day when Scott or I will be taken from Nimue and it breaks my heart.

  “Instead of using something so horrible, can I suggestion something that will not only be a better thought, but it won’t cause heartbreak either. It also means, you will have the ability to protect her, Scott, your pups, and her 3rd mate, all while leaving your heart and soul intact. Would that be something you're interested in?” Elder Elenora asked and she give both Scott and I a pointed look.

  “If it means I can protect my family and our future children better as an individual and a team, then yes! Please.” I says.

  “Then don’t act out of anger. Connect to your other half that links to the earth, its minerals, and metals. The same for you Scott. Bond to Dexter, your cheetah, like Nimue does with Amara. What many don’t understand is that our abilities and our animals, are their own being, but they are a completion of you, and you are a completion of them. I know I
told Nimue that it’s a rare ability, but if she’s able to bond and become one with Amara, then I believe as her mates, the two of you are capable of it. And her 3rd mate too. Like her, use it to help not hurt. The hurting is just a bonus when kicking someone, like Alpha Timothy’s ass.” Elder Elenora says smiling. Both Scott and I look at each other and realize she’s right. For us to be better mates for Nimue, then we need to be better to ourselves.

  Suddenly there is a loud bang as the door to the conference center is thrown open, and a very angry Alpha Eric Nickolas is walking into the great hall. He walks up to me and takes a swing, connecting with my left cheek. As he goes to throw another punch, I wrap him in silver chains, they are all over his clothes instead of his skin. I tug the chain forcing him to his knees, his Beta lets out a growl, as do the other Northern Lake Pack members. That’s when the Beta sees me bring out more silver chain letting him know, he could be next if he does something stupid.

  There’s a thunderous roar, and the windows in the conference building shake. Kenneth’s then walking through the same open door and he’s pissed. Coming over to the Northern Lake pack members, the warriors that have walked in with him are Elite Royal Guards. The council has come from their seats and everyone has encircled the tied up Alpha and his group of wolves. Everything is very tense, when an even more powerful howl erupts. Elder Theodore starts to laugh. Everyone’s looking at him, like he’s crazy, until one of the Northern Lake wolves looks back to the door and drops to his knees. Others start to notice his actions and a look of pure fear overtakes their faces. The Alpha King is standing in the doorway with his Interrogator, General, Beta and Gamma. They all look pissed and ready to kill, “Bow!” he roars, and all the wolves drop, some of them are shaking so badly from terror and others have pissed their pants.

  “Hello Nephew! It’s a pleasure to see you. Wish it were for a better reason, but I am guessing you are here to deal with this walking bathmat?” Elder Theodore says looking at Alpha Nickolas.

  “Good guess, but I am also here to help deal with Former Alpha Timothy. We went to the Black Shadow pack, the wolves that were left behind have all renounced the pack and Alpha. We learned many of the young women were forced to come to the pack, after their own packs were attacked and destroyed. Many of them also renounced their mates, as they were a forced chosen mate.” Alpha King Brody says to his Uncle. Looking down at the tied-up Alpha, he raises an eyebrow and then looks to Kenneth, Scott, and I. Both Scott and Kenneth point at me and the Alpha King starts to laugh.

  “Wow, you two are rats! Not that I wouldn’t have told him, but still rats.” I say and then ask the Alpha King, “Do you wish for me to remove the silver chains your highness? After all, he punched me because Nimue, MY TRUE MATE didn’t fall for his and Alpha Tit’s tricks and she rejected his ass in public.” I says stressing “my true mate” to piss the Alpha off even more and give me a reason to move the silver over to his actual skin to cause burns.

  “Your Clan Leader Nimue’s mate? That’s amazing!” The Alpha King says as he slaps me shoulder in congratulations.

  “I am only one of her mates, your highness, Tiger Lily Beta Scott Bennett here is another one of her mates. There is a third one, but we haven’t met him yet.” I say and bring Scott forward.

  “That’s amazing, I am happy for you boys, and definitely for Nimue. She deserves some good things to happen to her. But as for this “walking bathmat” that my Uncle so kindly referred to him as. Yes please release him.” The Alpha King says and quickly moves between Eric and I. Eric was quick to his feet to lung at me again.

  “You useless fucking earth troll, I am going to kill you for making Nimue reject me! You lied to her and now my mate has left me. She couldn’t be your mate as my Wizard put a block on you to never find your mate!” He screams as he continues to try to claw and lung at me. His Beta step away from him and walk to stand in front of me and Scott. Some of the other wolves do the same. “What the fuck are you doing? I am your Alpha! You dare challenge me?” Eric roars, and just like Nimue, his Beta and the wolves that have stepped away from him renounce the pack and the Alpha. Causing shock to cross Eric’s face and surprise to come to the Alpha King and his guards.

  “Why would you renounce your Alpha and pack?” Elder Theodore asks, he already has a suspicion why but would like confirmation.

  “He is NOT my Alpha and I was just mind-linked by my sister. Her and my family have been released from the prison cells that this piece of shit put them in. He, just like that psycho from Black Shadow, is forcing loyalty and service from wolves. He imprisons mates, children and family to get what he wants.” The Beta says and Alpha Nickolas just growls as he starts telling of all the horrible things Eric has done. “He killed his goddess given mate because she refused to allow him to have others. He didn’t want to mark or claim her and give her the position of Luna. He wanted to continue to fuck whoever he wanted. He killed her, and then raped her sister, who was only 13, she just got her wolf. I have all the evidence you will need to see; he needs to be removed from his position. I also have his victims and witnesses too. I have kept them safe from him. I have been turning them into rogues and sending them to the Silver Shadow Clan, I knew they would be safe there.” The Beta says, shocking everyone.

  “I am going to rip you and that little bitch’s clan apart! Nothing will keep them safe! You better take care of this rogue Pride Leader Kenneth! Now!” Alpha Eric roars.

  “Sure, no problem.” Kenneth says leaving everyone stunned but then, “What is your name young man?”

  “Trent Eisen sir.” The Beta says.

  “I, Tiger Lily Pride Leader Kenneth Anderson, offer you, Trent Eisen and any Northern Lake Pack members help and sanctuary from their former Alpha. I hereby Declare WAR on Alpha Eric Nickolas, his loyal pack members and their allies, for threats against my sister, Leader Nimue Simon, and The Silver Shadow Clan.” Kenneth spins and roars just in time to see Alpha Eric go white, realizing he has just sentenced himself to death. He drops to the floor in a fetal position, the sounds of many voices can be heard in the conference hall even though it’s empty. They’re all pack members, and all at once they are renouncing the pack and Alpha. A powerful wave washes out of the conference center, it’s strong enough to knock over displays and stalls that vendors have. The former powerful Alpha is nothing more than a prepubescent child that now holds a 2-watt light bulb of power. Getting to his feet, he starts to back up away from the council, the Alpha King, and the others. As he rushes out to leave he turns, and looks at Scott saying,

  “To bad you let her go on that run! You’ll never saver her now and I still win.” Then he leaves, shifting into his wolf and heading straight to the border.

  “What the hell was he talking about?” A worried Kenneth asks.

  “Fuck, Nimue went for a run this morning!” Scott says taking off the same way, followed quickly by the Royal Guard, the council, and the Alpha King. “SHIT!” Scott yells and he turns in all directions looking for either Nimue or Thane.

  “Do either of you have something with her scent on it?” Tye asks, looking at a frantic Scott and myself.

  “Yes she hugged me this morning, is that strong enough?” Scott says remove his shirt and hands it to him.

  “Yes that works great, her scent is strong. Wait she’s lycan?” The look of shock and fear comes across his face.

  “Yes, why does that matter?” Kenneth questions angrily at Tye.

  “It matters because this makes her a high level of importance, she’s my cousin! Get her scent and start tracking. Jake, Kevin and Tye move your ass, she’s priority one. That shit for brains Alpha can wait. FIND HER NOW!” The Alpha King roars and suddenly the three men shift. Now it’s understood, they are Lycans also. They start moving fast and are running a path that leads just outside of the Village, when we hear the first gunshot go off and a bellowing voice, “NIMUE!” We all pick up their speed when they hear the second gun shot. That’s when they stop, Tye has his hand in the air, and
looks to the others.

  “There are about 20 or more different scents, one is Nimue, there’s two gargoyles and the rest I would say are either Black Shadow or Northern Lake as they all smell of a fresh rogue scent.” He says waiting for further instructions.

  “Do all of the rogue scents go the same way as Nimue?” Kenneth asks.

  “No, about 15 of them did, as did the two gargoyles. They are heading back to the village. The others are gone into the wood.” Tye says, looking to his Alpha.

  “You three hunt down those that went into the forest. We will go the same way as Nimue. Don’t hurt them, they may be like the others from the conference center and have renounced their pack and Alpha. Now Move!” The Alpha King orders and everyone splits up. Kenneth, Scott, the Alpha King, and I come to a stop, quickly cover our ears as a loud piercing howl sounds. Once it stops, we continue to run coming smack dab into the middle of a full-on war zone. There is a small boy not far from the scene and he’s commanding Wolfsbane plants. Wrapping them around the rogues. The Alpha King is quick to react to a rogue sneaking up on the boy and takes it down.

  “I’ll protect the boy, you get to Nimue.” He yells as he lifts the little boy onto his back to help keep him moving and make him a harder target, while he attacks the rogues with Wolfsbane. They don’t move far as silver comes flying out of the ground. Scott looks at me shocked. I don’t understand why, but he can tell me later, Nimue needs to be safe. When he turns back to Nimue a large rogue is coming at her fast, too bad not fast enough compared to Dexter. Scott takes off at top speed and goes sailing over Nimue, shifting as he flies straight at the rogue with claws out.

  Chapter 8

  ~ Thane ~ Nimue ~

  The sun is starting to shine brightly over the trees, but something feels off and I can feel it. Nimue is moving along a path just outside of the pride village to the North. It is open with a clear view from above, so I can keep track of Nimue easily. I notice she with me and stopped running. I circle back, as soon as I do, there is the loud sound of a gunshot. I need to move faster I have lost Nimue.