Seek the Wolf in Thyself

Going Back Home | Jacob & Lottie

Charlotte couldn’t keep calm, her whole body shook with fear. She was too far out of her depth and just wanted to run in the opposite direction as fast as she could. “I am terrified.” Gulping loudly, the hunter took a step back, “you really shouldn’t kill me.”  “Then you need to prove them wrong!” Taking another step back the hunter was now wanting to flee as fast as she could, “They’ve won in turning you into a monster. Your were probably happy and peaceful before they tore your life apart but now you’ve let them succeed they’ve destroyed who you are!”  Taking her knife out she attempted to slash his hand and in the attempt she managed to start running. Her legs took her as fast as they could away from the situation but she knew the werewolf could be right behind her.

Going Back Home | Jacob & Lottie

Charlottes core was starting to shake and she felt like she was about to be violently sick but she opted to stand her ground. Placing one foot in front of another she walked closer to him, making sure her hands remained by her side. The werewolf that stood in front of her presented new tasks and most of all learning experiences.  Nodding she rubbed her hand on her jeans to calm herself, “I’ve never faced a wolf at all. Not even with other hunters.” While Lottie’s father was alive he refused to let her face supernatural beings that she could face, he had never deemed her capable to killing a werewolf due to her fear of wolves. Seeing the claws made Lottie jump back slightly, her stomach twisting and her mind screaming run at her.  Keeping her voice at the same level and tone she tilted her head, “then they’ve won. You have let them win. They want you to be a monster and you are.” 

Going Back Home | Jacob & Lottie

"Well Jacob. There has been some disappearances but you know what I think a story about a cat stuck up a tree is better one." Making eye contact with him she tried to calm herself. She wasn’t going to let him dominant her, if she was going to die she’ll do it fighting.  Her heart rate increased dramatically and adrenaline started coursing through her. “I know what you are. Since your going to attack me anyway I might as well let you know that. I’ve only read and studied your type in books. My father told me about how to kill you.” Breathing in deeply she took another step back, “I’m not going to kill you. I don’t agree with killing the supernatural. I only do it when I have to. When I’ve been attacked so if you want me dead, you better start the attack.”  "But you could also prove the stereotypes wrong and not attack me." her voice was calm and she gently took a step forward, "if you kill me you give them a reason to hate you?"

Going Back Home | Jacob & Lottie

Lottie took a step backwards her hand clutching her dagger now in an automatic response. “I don’t but I’m certainly not here to harm you.” Her brain ran at 100 miles per hour trying to figure something out. She wasn’t ready to die. Not this way. Not here. Not without friends with her.  "Are you a breath tester?" she prayed the humour would help but something told her it was a foolish decision. Charlotte new full well what she was dealing with now. A werewolf and she had never taken one on. She was being thrown head first into a learning experience she didn’t wish to be in. "If you know my name it is only right I know yours? "I’m a journalist. Investigating disappearances of hikers in the woods." moving back even more her hand sweated losening the hard grip she had on her dagger.

Going Back Home | Jacob & Lottie

Charlotte grew wary of him as she approached more. She knew if a fight ensued she would lose. The stranger was built well and Charlotte did have the advantage of speed but something told her that wouldn’t be enough. The only way out of this situation was to be polite and try to move on.  Nodding in response to him she pointed in the opposite direction, “my friend has been in the forest many times but has never mentioned a cabin!” she was lying and hoped nothing gave her away. Smiling friendly she tried to keep her voice calm, “My friends and I decided to take a walk trying to sober up before we go home” she ran a hand through her hair laughing lightly.  "My name is Charlotte" she chose not to state her last name."I should probably head back, my friends will be getting worried."

Going Back Home | Jacob & Lottie

The cabin had survived the test of time but showed its scars. As her feet crunched on the fallen leaves, her mind trailed off wondering why the cabin was there. She knew it wasn’t the cabin of a hunter as it felt like a home and it felt like it was a place that was filled with love. Allowing her eyes to rise to the sky she wondered how much long was left till the sun shone down on her. As she was about to turn a corner she heard the question. It startled her a bit but she turned to face the direction it came from. Seeing the silhouette of a figure leaning over the railing she decided to be polite “Sorry, I was just awe of this cabin. Is it yours?” Stepping, closer she scanned the figure with her eyes. “I can imagine it beautiful here in the day?” She allowed her hand to reassuringly brush over the hilt of her dagger. “Is it cold in the winter?” 

Going Back Home | Jacob & Lottie

Lottie was hiking through the woods. She had come here after hearing about the strange disappearances that had been happening lately and was hoping to find the cause of them. Pausing to rub her aching feet she scanned the scenery. Cases like these where her favourite as they allowed her to disappear from human contact and enjoy the beautiful landscapes which she rarely had time for.  As she scanned the area her eyes caught a glimpse of the moon on a window. Curiosity got the better of her and she wandered toward it. The cold wind stirred the leaves around her as she walked concentrating on the reflection. Gradually the cabin came into sight and she quickened her pace. Once, she reached the cabin she allowed her hand to softly touch the wood as she walked around its exterior.