I woke up the next day ready to take on the world. It didn't matter what it could be I was ready. I felt awesome. So, as my mom would say "you knew something was gonna take a crap in some form." But! I was not gonna let it get me down.
"What are you planning today wolf? Jakarta asked me while kissing my cheek.
" Conquer the world?" I grinned as I placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. She always leaned in, while sighing. I loved that response from her.
"Then conquer it." Jakarta snuggled into my side taking in my scent before placing another kiss on my lips. Then she goggles like she does and sauntered out of the room in a way only she could.
After Jakarta left I knew that I needed to get going myself. I had to drop by the office and then stop by the hospital to see what the fae and Tara were doing. I also knew at some point Rachel was going to drop by to learn the assistant job that had been offered to her. I knew I could use the help but asking for it was rough. I needed to work on that aspect of things.
I stepped into the hallway and took a deep breath. I was not going to let my anxiety get to me today. I was a damn good Beta who contained Alpha blood. I could do this. I pumped myself up and headed to my first task of the day.
Rounding the corner to my office I knew Rachel was already waiting. I could smell the scent of the dragon in the air. Her scent had mingled with Isiah's when they had marked each other. I walked around the corner to see both of them seated in the quest chairs.
"Isiah," I nodded to him first and then looked to Rachel. "Rachel." My eyes went right back I Isiah because he was her mate and that was proper for a dragon.
"Rachel wanted to get started with learning her tasks this morning. Is that ok? or should we come back in a bit?" Isiah smiled, I know he was only doing it because either she had asked or he could feel her quiet nerves.
"Of course, I can show her around." I gained nodded to her while this time keeping eyes on Isiah. I knew he was keeping it proper so she could feel somewhat less nervous.
"I will leave you to it then." Isaiah kissed her forehead and then left past me with a smirk and tilt of the head.
There was an awkward pause as only Rachel could muster. She always did this with me and I did not know why. "If you would follow me please I can take you through the things I need to be done." I walked to my door. Opening it and stepping aside I waited for her to walk through.
Rachel shyly walked in and I followed leaving my door open because I knew things like that made her anxiety peak. I had my triggers and I knew she had her own from the time she spent with the human to the pack she was in back then.
I placed a hand on the stack of files that stood almost to my chest. "These need to be in that," I pointed to the cabinet in question. "The papers inside this group of files," placing my hand on a small stack of papers and folders. "Needs to be alphabetical and then filed in the cabinet next to the first one on the right."
I watched her eyes light up. "Oh, I can do that." She grinned.
"Good, and thank you." I grabbed the one file I needed and then walked around the desk. "I need to go check on the injured fae and her mate. I will stop by later and see how things are going." I used my business tone and I knew any others would create uneasiness in her.
"Thank you Beta," Rachel replied. I wanted to turn and tell her to call me Hawk. but I remembered her previous events. Raising my hand in a heard you salute I kept walking. It was the best I knew I could do for the current time. It felt cold to me, but that action was for her benefit to feel more comfortable.
I headed to the infirmary next. I needed to see if the girl was awake and to see how Tara was handling being mated so early. I didn't think she was ready as she contained so much power.
I came early for you. Tys spoke in my head. Akasa came way early for Jewel too.
I knew he was reminding me. But it felt snarky too. Yes, I know. I rolled my eyes even though Tys could not see it.
Oh but I can. Tys grunted, do you forget I can see through your eyes.
I was not sure why he was being grumpy because she had just spent a stellar night with Jakarta. That normally kept him happy as a clam all day.
Pay attention, I am about to leak a vision to you that will not make you happy. Tys growl and grunted as I felt the vision slam into me. I skidded to a stop and waited for the pictures to un-blur.
(Vision)
I was standing at the edge of the tree line near our hidden training grounds. I saw what looked to be a cloaked figure edging along the opposite side of the grounds. It stopped and hid behind a tree. Athens, Adele, Amber, and a few others walked onto the field. I noted that Athens sensed something. But could not find it.
They proceeded to start their magic training. Out of the area, the cloaked figure had emerged was a liquid fire of a sort. it burned trees and land down to ash as it spiraled toward them. It hit a warrior who was stretching to spar with whoever had called him. Athens saw it and stepped in front of Amber and Adele to block them. It landed into him he started to bellow and writhe on the ground as it began to consume him. Adele and Amber rushed to him only to have the flames lick at their skin. They too began to cry out in pain.
The cloaked figure emerged from the trees walking toward them. I knew what it planned. I could hear it in my head. He was going to kill them all. If he didn't his plans for the future would be exposed now. He could not risk it.
(Vision end)
I knew what I had to do. I had to find my Uncle and get him to the grounds as soon as possible. I was about to happen in less then 5 minutes. Tys even agreed. He even mentioned it could be sooner.