Blue Moon

Lizandra

My mother looked at my hair, trimmed the ends with scissors, being careful not to dirty me since I just took a shower. She brushed off my shoulders to remove any lint that may have fallen and helped me put on my clothes. The blouse had wider back and covered my bumps perfectly. There was also a pair of green flats.

It looks perfect, my hair is already below my shoulders, naturally curly, almost pink-red. My mother looked at me and didn't say anything, she left through the door and didn't come back. I knew that there was a reason for all of this and it wouldn't be for my wellbeing.

It was already night and the moon was beautiful.

"What a surprise, right? Your mother was so nice, what do you think made her change like this?"

"Our mother, Rose, and I don't know what could have happened to change her attitude, but it was really good. She never even talked much to me. I think she's the one who has suffered the most from this whole situation, my father was and still is a scoundrel to her. One day, I will clarify all of this. I hope that by then, she doesn't lose it."

"We'd better go, I don't want to miss a minute of the party!"

"You're so eager, Rose, I never thought you were such a partygoer! But you're right, we should go."

We walked, it was a cool night and everyone was on the streets, there was a festive and anticipatory atmosphere. I admired everything and the people, who I passed by, looked at my hair and made horrified faces, but I didn't mind. One of these days, they would be in for a big surprise, nothing stays hidden forever.

I know that in past centuries, they believed that red-headed people brought bad omens, but that was in the past, just because I'm different shouldn't be a reason for such rejection. Nor should it be the fact that my father rejected me, but I won't be bitter like them.

I like myself as I am and what I can do with plants is enough to make me happy.

I just don't know if my mate, when he finds out my story, will reject me too.

"Our mate is good, Liz, and he won't reject us, you'll see."

"That's good, at least you're optimistic."

"Be happy, girl, today will be the big day or rather, the big night. Now I'm going to rest, bye."

She left me alone with my thoughts and I hope it will be as she said. I won't be able to bear being rejected by the one person who can rescue me from this life of being despised by everyone.

People are arriving and filling up the place. I smile at seeing everything so beautiful and the smell of the food is amazing.

Mmmmm!

I hope I can eat something later.

Derick

Everything is ready, the moon is beautiful, really big and blue, with a special brightness. I'm ready too, standing next to the stage we built in the center of the Pack. I dressed up carefully and from up here, I see that everyone else has also dressed their best.

I'm all in black like my wolf and I gave my hair a special treatment, shorter now. It's very straight and black and falls into my eyes if I don't trim it. My eyes are gray, but they turn black when Thomas takes over.

We are anxious. The betas have already arrived, most of the people too. We're just waiting for the elders, once they arrive, the ceremony will begin. It's something very special and magical, and only those with experience can perform it.

Lizandra

I've arrived, I don't know why I'm nervous, Rose is also restless. I hid behind a tree, far away from the stage.

"There's no point in hiding, our mate will find us by scent."

"You're awake, huh? But don't bother me, Rose. I doubt we'll find our mate tonight. Look! The elders are arriving. I think one of them is master Tirion."

"I don't think so, I'm sure, that old man is really old."

"Calm down, Rose!"

I felt her leave and go to some distant corner, I couldn't feel her anymore.

Derick

It's time, it's almost midnight and I want to hunt. Finally, the elders have arrived and they've gone up on the stage, now it's my turn to be consecrated and then the young betas. The oldest elder takes me by the hand and leads me to the center of the stage, the others join him and surround me, forming a circle around me.

I look at what is happening on the stage and tremble at the similarity it has with me and Rose. It started with pink light, just like my magic, then green like Rose's highlights and finally blue like the moon.

Incredible, beautiful, strong, growing stronger, it covers the entire Alpha, hiding him within the blue moonlight beam, it seems like it will explode. I close my eyes, unable to look, I only hear that terrible roar and feel everything around me tremble.

I fall to the ground, on my knees, take a deep breath, and open my eyes again, looking at the ground. I notice that the light has decreased, I look back at the stage and it's already gone, only Alpha Derick remains on his knees. The elders were already ministering to the betas, who were also covered by the blue moonlight, and with their hands lowered, the elders leave, one by one.

It is done. The betas, who also received it, were all on their knees in the right corner of the stage.

Everyone stood up, the people were waiting to know who the Alpha's mate is. I am curious too, but I go back behind the tree.

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