Friend or Fiend

Lolo

“What am I doing here? How did I get here? Where am I?” I asked as I woke with a pounding headache.

“Welcome back, dear.” A woman said as I looked at her.

She was blurry but I could tell she wasn’t anyone I knew. I rubbed my eyes and she disappeared.

“Ugh… why do I have this headache?” I asked as I sat up and looked around to see that everything was still blurry.

“Why is the earth from above so beautiful? Why does the earth shift and change when we get closer? Why do we have so many questions about things we cannot change? Why do we ask the questions on our minds? Why do we ask questions about the things we can change? We may never know the correct answer to any of them?” I heard a female voice ask and I didn’t recognized at all.

“Who are you?” I asked as I watched over toward what looked like a window.

“Heal thy sight of the elven boy by blood.” She said as my vision got clear once again as I blinked over and over.

My vision finally cleared and I noticed I was in a room. At least I was still wearing my clothing.

“Who are you?” I asked as I watched the female walk from the bedside to a shelf.

She had a pink and turquoise tail. She had ears and one ear was notched. She had a sweet smile. What is her kind called? I remember reading a book about her kind. Another one of her kind walked in. I recognized her immediately. The brown ears, the brown tail and her stature.

“Holo Gina?” I asked as she flinched when I said the name.

“Death Keeper?!? Why… How… How did you get here?” She asked me as she turned and looked at me.

“I… I do not know how I got here. Don’t call me that in front of her.” I said, honestly.

“Why is he here, Jewel?” Holo asked the other… ummm… woman, I guess.

“Patience, young Moon Howler. King Remus will explain soon.” The other one said.

Moon Howlers!! That is what they are. I cannot believe I forgot about that.

“Why is he here, Jewel?” Holo asked again just as I noticed someone walk in.

It was a male Moon Howler. They are very rare to find and even rarer to see in person. I remember Fada telling me that he heard about them and saw one years ago. One is born every 40 to 50 years. He was buff with black ears and a black tail with a green tip. I was shocked to see a male Moon Howler. At least, he was wearing shorts.

“He is awake, I see.” He said, gingerly.

“Yes, sir. He is awake and has a few questions to ask.” The one named Jewel said as she was still facing the wall, counting something.

“Ask away, youngling,” He said as he looked at me.

“Why am I here? Where is here? How did I get here?” I asked as I took the blanket off my legs.

I noticed my right leg was wrapped up. I stood up and he smiled at me. I noticed he had fangs. I noticed the females didn’t have any fangs.

“You are in The Hidden Paradise. You needed healed, so Snow Fall brought you here and that is why you are here with us.” Remus said as he smiled at me.

“Holo Gina, can I speak with you really quick… alone?” I asked.

“Jewel!! Let us get out. When you two get done talking, meet me at the watering hole.” Remus said as Jewel scurried out.

Remus shortly followed her out.

“Yes, Lolo?” Holo asked.

“Why didn’t you tell me about him being here? Is this really where you live?” I aked angrily.

“For one, I completely forgot he was here. For two, yes. I do live here. We females don’t normally wear clothing. Males wear shorts.” Holo started to snarl at me.

“Be nice or I will expose you to our Master. I wonder something.” I said as Holo rolled her eyes.

“Fine, fine. I will be nice to you. You wonder what?” Holo said as she looked at me.

“He had fangs. Is that normal?” I asked.

“No, it is rare that a male will be born or develop fangs. If a male has fangs, it means that he is a leader. Females born with famgs are to lead wth the male. No fangs for both male and female means that they have to duke it out for the lead spot if there is no one with fangs.” She said as I noticed she had fangs.

“You have fangs, Holo.” I said as I pointed at her mouth.

“So?” She said.

“That means you would a leader with Remus.” I said.

“Oh, nonononono. I cannot. He already has someone.” Holo said as she faced away from me.

“Who?” I asked.

“Her name is Adriana. She has fangs also.” Holo said as she sighed.

“Who is Adriana?” I asked.

“Adriana is a Black Moon Howler with red eyes. She is bigger and older than me.” Holo said as she tucked her tail in between her legs.

“Why are you acting so pathetic all of a sudden?” I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.

“Be… *sighs*… BECAUSE SHE IS BIGGER THEN ME!!” Holo snarled at me.

“Really, Holo? You are chickening out over someone bigger than you? I have fought beside you against giants!! Where is that courage you have when you are beside me? Where is the courage and the bravery you have inside of you?” I snarled back at her.

Holo just looked at me confused and I walked over to her. I set my hand on her shoulder and took a deep breath in and let it out slowly.

“Deceit, my dear. Who is the warrior known to all?” I asked her.

“Me?” She asked quietly.

“Who is the warrior known to all?” I asked again.

“Me.” She said as she gained more confidence.

“Who is the warrior known to all?” I asked one more time.

“Me!! I am the Warrior known to all!!” Holo snarled with pride.

“Now what shall we do next? I asked as Holo looked at me.

“Whoa there, Lolo. Thy needs to rest. You are getting woozy.” Holo said as I started to get woozy.

“No, no. I am alright, Holo. We need to go see Remus.” I said as the world stopped spinning.

“Let us go to the watering hole, then.” She said as she grabbed my arm.

As we walked to the leaf door I heard laughter and running nearby. I wonder who or what is behind the door.

“Welcome to The Hidden Paradise, Lolo.” Holo said as she pulled the door back and the light blinded me.

My eyes adjust and saw greenery everywhere I looked.