~~Star’s P.O.V~~
As the morning came it was time to get up, but I was so comfy lying here in Nash’s arms that I didn't want to move, not a single inch or muscle. I cuddled up closer to Nash, but then there was a banging noise on the door and when I looked over it was five in the morning. Nash groaned as I got out of bed and went to the door to reveal an excited looking Kelly. It was way too early in the morning to be this happy, awake and excited, but yet here Kelly was and she was all of these things.
“Come on, it's five in the morning and we have lots to do to get you ready.” Kelly said, walking into the room and straight to the bathroom. She came back out a few seconds later with a glass of water and went straight over to Nash, pouring it over his head and making him wake up with a jolt.
“WHAT THE f**k?! WHAT'S GOING ON?! KELLY!!!” Nash shouted, jumping out of bed and glaring at her. Kelly just looked at him and shrugged, laughing her head off as he skulked into the bathroom and grabbed a towel coming back out.
“Today is the day of the ceremony, to welcome Star into the pack. Remember dumbass?” Kelly said and Nash sighed, nodding his head.
“Nash, no offense, but you need to leave. I need to start getting Star ready and you need to get ready as well. So do me a favour and get out.” Kelly said, smiling innocently at Nash, who just rolled his eyes and kissed my cheek.
“Sorry babe, but you're on your own. I know not to mess with Kelly when she's like this. Good luck.” Nash said, practically running out my room.
“SCAREDY CAT!!” I shouted after him, laughing as I shut the door. I looked back at Kelly to see that she was going into the bathroom. What was she up to now? Why did I have to start getting ready this early? This is ridiculous. I walked into the bathroom after her and saw that she had started the water and was adding milk and honey to it, with rose petals.
“Why are you putting that lot in? I’m going to be all sticky.” I said and Kelly just started laughing again.
“It's part of the ceremony and no you won't be all sticky, I promise. Now strip off and get in the tub, I’ll be right back.” Kelly said, walking out the bathroom. I looked down at the water and the smell that drifted from it was really relaxing and nice. I striped off my night clothes and got in the bathtub, laying my head back and relaxing, just as Kelly walked back in, carrying eggs.
“What are you doing with those?” I asked, confused, but Kelly didn't reply and just cracked the shell and put the eggs on my hair.
“This will make your hair shiny and before you ask, no it won't make it smell.” Kelly replied, massaging the eggs into my hair and it felt kinda good, a little weird, but kinda good.
“You can wash it out in twenty minutes.” Kelly said, adding three more eggs to my hair. Kelly massaged the eggs into my hair again and then added milk and honey shampoo to my hair, then washed it all out. After my really long bath I got out and dried myself off, wrapping a towel around me. It was now seven in the morning and apparently there was still loads left to do.
“So what do we do now? Do I need to be in the middle of a field twirling around and letting the wind dry my hair?” I asked and Kelly giggled.
“No, silly. The preparation for the ceremony isn't that bad, in fact all we have to do now is dry your hair, get it fixed and then wait awhile to put your dress on.” Kelly replied and I was surprised to hear that.
“So, why did I have to be awake at five in the morning then?” I asked, confused.
“Because it's going to take time for me to do your hair and get you ready.” Kelly replied, grabbing my hand and leading me over to the chair in front of my vanity table. I sat down and she turned the chair around, so that I couldn’t see what she was doing to me in the mirror. Kelly blow dried my hair and then began styling it and adding other things to it.
“I have a flower wreath to put in your hair, but it will have to be put on after your dress. I don't want anything messing up my masterpiece.” Kelly said, adding hairspray to my hair. She started to do my make-up and wiped it all off a fair few times when she wasn't happy with it, but then she stepped back and took a look at me.
“Okay, I'm happy now, I've got it exactly how I imagined it to look.” Kelly said, still not letting me look in the mirror.
“Can I look yet? My butt is numb from sitting in this chair for so long.” I asked and Kelly shook her head.
“Stay there and do not look in that mirror. I’m going to get your dress and then you can look.” Kelly replied and went to my walk in closet. Kelly walks back in and I finally get to stand up and stretch, as Kelly helps me put my dress on. It was a beautiful long white dress, with lace detailing going down the front.
“Where are my shoes?” I asked, looking around for them.
“You don't need shoes, now kneel down.” Kelly replied and I did as I was told. Nash was right there was no messing with Kelly when she was like this. Kelly placed the flower wreath on my head and when I stood up I looked at the time, it was five thirty at night and there was only thirty minutes until the ceremony started. Where the hell did the time go?
“Okay, we have thirty minutes, let me just take a look at the list and see what else I need to do before we go downstairs.” Kelly said, pulling a piece of paper out of her pocket and checking things off.
“Girl, if she does anymore you will look like the Moon Goddess.” Sarah said, mind-linking me.
“What the heck is a Moon Goddess?” I asked, mind-linking her back. I was finally getting used to talking to her and ended the links, it took some time and I often forgot to end the link, but I had been practicing all the time that Kelly was working her magic.
“The Moon Goddess is the one that looks after all of us and protects us. You will meet her one day.” Sarah replied, mind-linking me back and I didn’t say anything back, as I didn't have time. Kelly looked back up from her list and walked over to me, grabbing a bottle and spraying body spray all over me.
“Okay, you are all done. We have a few minutes left, so we need to get downstairs and outside.” Kelly said, taking my hand as we hurried out of my room and downstairs. I held my dress all the way so that I wouldn't fall flat on my face and the next thing I knew we were outside. I looked around and saw that Nash was standing there, waiting for me with a huge smile on his face. He walked over to me and took my hand in his.
“You look beautiful. Are you ready?” Nash whispered and I nodded.
“Yes, I'm nervous, but I'm ready.” I replied and he nodded, leading me up the steps to the makeshift stage. Leo walked over and everyone immediately went silent, paying attention to the stage.
“Ladies and gentlemen, my pack, my family. We gather here tonight to welcome a new member to our pack and to our family, not only will she be a member, she will be turned tonight and will have her first shift tomorrow.” Leo said and everyone started cheering, shouting out that I was their future Luna. Leo waited until everyone had calmed down and then he turned to me.
“Star, please give me your right hand.” Leo said and I held out my right hand for him. He took a ruby encrusted dagger and cut the middle of my palm, making me wince and then he held it over a cup and some of my blood dropped into it. Leo then took the dagger and cup doing the same to his and Nash’s hands, then he waited a few minutes. Leo lifted the cup, poured some other liquid inside the cup and then he raised it to his lips, taking a sip of it. He handed the cup to me and I did the same, then handed the cup back to him and he handed the cup to Nash who did the same.
“Star, do you promise never to be disloyal to the pack, to never turn your back on them and always fight side by side with us. To help when needed, to never betray the pack and train hard, to help your Luna when needed and to never betray your Alpha, Luna or mate.?” Leo asked and I looked out at the crowd. Everyone was looking up at me and I was so nervous, but I had come this far and really wanted to join them.
“Yes, to all.” I said and then Nash came forward. Nash stood there and waited for his father to finish before Leo turned and looked at Nash, nodding to him.
“Are you ready?” Nash asked, turning to face me and I was shaking in fear, but I knew that Nash would keep me safe. I nodded yes and Nash wrapped his arms around me, holding me tightly.
“This is going to hurt more than the last time, I have to go deeper and the blood from my teeth will go into your wound. Are you ready?” Nash whispered to me and I nodded.
“Yes, I'm ready.” I whispered back and prepared myself for what was to come.
~~Nash’s P.O.V~~
I leaned forward and my sharp teeth came out, I licked my neck and then sunk my teeth into her. Star screamed out in pain as my teeth hit her shoulder bone and my blood started to ooze from my gums into her and then I let go. I looked into her eyes and saw her tears coming down her face as she cried. I knew that she couldn't feel Sarah at the moment because that's what happens when the change begins, but then she fainted in my arms.
“She's in the change now and will be awake in the morning. Nash, my son, go and lay her down, stay with her until she wakes up. It will strengthen the bond between you two and you're bears.” My dad said and I nodded, picking Star up in my arms and leaving the stage. I carried her back to the house and straight up to my room, kicking the door open and kicking it shut behind me. I laid Star down on my bed and hurried to the bathroom, getting a washcloth and running it under the cold water. I came back into the bedroom and sat down on the bed next to her, placing the cold washcloth on her forehead and removing the loose hair from around her face.
“Star, please be okay. Come on and wake up, you can do it, wake up.” I whispered and laid down next to her. I propped myself up on my elbow and watched as she slept, she looked so peaceful and I hoped that she really was. I hoped that the change would be fast and painless, I hoped that she would quickly return to me, but all I could do is patiently wait for her.