The Change
They travelled a long way to reach the underground caves. Sidharth Dobrial had led them to this place from his last visit with Shiv a fellow werewolf. He was truly grateful for all the help and support Shiv had given him. The Raichand's obviously weren't accustomed to werewolves what with them being a life threatening danger to vampires in particular. Shiv tracked Sid but it almost felt like it was the other way. Both men had a common interest. Being werewolves was a curse but strangely so Sid had never felt so much more at home with Shiv. Probably due to the pack mentality. True to Shiv's word his pack stayed away from his sister and the Raichand's.
The night was so cold. Pari was shivering with the light breeze. The smell of the green grass was strong but so was the musty smell of the underground hideout they were heading towards some kind of shaft. Pari had noticed Sid was looking slightly on edge. She didn't blame the poor man. It must feel daunting to know what was coming your way and not being able to do anything about it. Pari wished she could get a read on Lux but he was keeping himself shut off from her. Pari peeked over at Lexie. She was behaving rather peculiar than her usual self. Before heading out Lexie was insistent on tagging along with them. She'd convinced the others she was perfectly fine and this was just a glitch in her system. Pari knew Lexie better than she was letting on. Inside she must be in a turbulent battles against herself and her powers would be making her feel pretty invincible. Pari could tell Lexie had already read her mind from the grim exchange. Oops. Pari couldn't help but let her mind run wild. She was too nervous. Pari took a look at Abhay's hard faced stance. He was brooding as usual but this emotional outburst Pari had felt was uncontainable. Abhay was feeling under pressure to help Lux as best as he could mixed in with major guilt. What was it with vampires and their oversensitivity was all consuming. Pari let go of Abhay's inner turmoil. Abhay glanced Pari's way giving her a fake smile.
Lux controlled his built up aggression. He had no choice but to let this night play out. He could feel himself tremble but used his arms around himself keep it in. Lexie must have felt his anguish. The twin vibe was a pain in the a**. There was nothing he could do to keep his feelings private from her. They were always in tune to how the other was feeling. Lexi came to hold Lux's hand giving him some of her own strength. She washed away his fears uniting their mind as a single unit. Most would find this creepy but Lux was used to his sister invading his privacy in his mind. Lexie was stronger with her magical abilities now shooting out of control. She shut her mental door from Lux delving deep into her own woes rebuking him into staying within the compartment she was comfortable on showing him. They both had a mental sparring of words.
Lexie-Bro keep out of there. I don't want U digging deep. It's for your own benefit.
Lux following behind Sid-Lexie U can't protect me from everything. Shouldn't it be me who is supposed to protect U? I'm older than U. I'm supposed to be your big brother.
Lexie soothed Lux's mind with her lighting him with how much she looked up to him-U will always be my big brother Lux. Nothing will change this. But I'm stronger than U. I want to help by all means necessary.
Lux felt riled up at himself for Lexie's condtition-By pushing yourself into darkness. Lexie this is not a future I wanted for U. We don't know how it will affect U. How deep this darkness you've taken in will seep through U. I don't know if I can handle seeing U lose it. Power can corrupt U Lexie. It almost destroyed who U we're last time.
Lexie still walking holding her brother's hand-Lux quit worrying about me. I got rid of your fear so now you're focusing on me. Don't blame yourself for our predicament. I brought this on myself. Focus on getting through this night for me. Get back to me. I'll need U more than ever now. I'll die if anything happened to U. I'd lose it if I lost U Bhai. Pull through this and we'll deal with tomorrow later. I don't think Abhay's going to handle this well if anything happened to U. He is already in guilt mode.
Lux squeezed his sister's hand-U try to control yourself too little sis. The same works for me too. I'll bloody tears the world apart if anything happened to U. Make sure U keep safe. If I go crazy on U I expect U to do whats right!
Lexie shuddered at the very words-Whatever. Don't think with negativity Bhai. I need U in positive mode. Ok we can beat this s**t together.
Lux felts his sister shower him with their childhood moments-Yeah those we're some of my best moments with U little one.
Lexie hit Lux's shoulder-I'm not little anymore.
Lux's eyes flew towards Lexie filled with pride-I know. But you'll always be my kid sister.
Lexie laid her head on her brother's shoulder-Hey I'm only about 5 minutes younger than U.
Lux let out a chuckle-5 minutes or 5 years makes no difference to me sis.
Lexie moaned-U sound scary when U say it like this it makes me think of Dad. He used to always say the same thing to us. I miss him.
Lux concurred-We'll see him one day Lexie. Up in heaven hopefully.
Lexie hit her brother again-Shut up and think about me for once. I'm your twin dammit. U know what happens to wiccan twins.
Lux waved hi hand up-I know it literally tears us up when one twin dies I get U.
Lexie hit some more happier times in Lux's head with their Mom and Pari and rest of the family from back home-I'm sorry for bringing U out here. I just wanted to help.
Lux kissed his sister gently on her forehead-I know U did sweetie but I'm not sorry. We got to make amends with Da and got to meet some wonderful people.
Lexie's eyes watered-I know.
Lux wiped his sister's tears away-It's Ok to cry Lexie. It shows U care. U don't need to be the strong one.
Lexie-I know Lux. I just don't like showing people U know.
Lux let of Lexie's hand-I think Sid needs a little of your magic. I'm all chilled out now.
Lexie kissed her brother's cheeks-I love U. I KNOW I DON'T SAY IT ENOUGH BUT I LOVE U BROTHER.
Lux replied-Love U too little sis.
Lexie walked on ahead beside Sid. She dared to link her mind with his-Hi Sid! I meant to thank U earlier for saving my life. Well saving me from U know. I'm in your debt.
Sid smiled at Lexie-It's perfectly fine. I'd have done it for anyone.
Lexie knew this was far from the truth-Let me show my gratitude. I want to share something with U. If U don't mind me invading your private thoughts.
Sid didn't know what to say but he wanted Lexie was all he was sure about-"Go for it. I have to warn U therer may be images U might not be comfortable with."
Lexie had an inkling on how Sid felt. It was the reason she was cold towards him but tonight she'd do no such think-I've been warned not hold my hand Sid and open yourself to me.
Sid did as Lexie asked-I can feel U in my head.
Lexie smiled-Good. Now U won't be able to probe my mind but only see a few glimpses of who I am but I'll be able to show U anything from your life. You'll probably feel what I'm feeling as a side effect.
Lexie opened Sid's mind to all the things he cherished most in his life. It was like watching a small documentary on his life. He had a unique place for all three of his sister's. His Mother was his soul. One he regret hurting the most. His love/hate relationship with his father then his perfect childhood. Those were his best bits. Now Piya was his greatest accomplishment. Getting her to accept him in her life meant the world. His little angel was how he tagged her. Lexie saw the adoration he had for the girl who'd managed to raise herself with no aid from anyone. Her inner strength had given him hope that maybe he too could find this extra stregth to overcome this nightmare. The finally he showed Lexie his secret desire to be loved back by her. Lexie tried to avoid paying too much attention on their unspolen connection. She was having a tough time as it was with her own emotions much less with someone else's. Sid was astonished to discover his fears were wiped out.
Sid solemly-Thank U Lexie.
Lexie nodded shifting away from Sid-No worries. I gotta get back to my brother.
Sid nodded-We are here now any way.
Abhay heard the echoes of yester years screams within these walls. It sounded inhumane. To think Sid and Lux have to get through this night horrified him. He reminicsed his own transformation which was anything but peaceful. It was the unspeakable to even comprehend how he got through those moments with nothing to comfort U. Could he watch them go through this agony? Abhay knew Lexie and Pari were beside themselves with hidden panic. They were good at masking their emotions. They got this trait off of him unfortunately as a vampire these feelings only amplified hence his own problems were arising. Abhay spooted the scratch marks on the walls. Blood stains on some area's. Deep claw marks were evident. He closed his eyes for a little snippet of the past. This place had been a holding ground for new werewolves. He could smell their fear and pain go thorugh him. The vicious cries for an excruciating torment to end. Damn this hellhole.
Abhay spoke coarsley-"Lexie you'll have to chain them up with Silver. I can't touch them with it."
Chand echoed back Abhay's intructions-"Make sure they are secured into the walls. We can't let them slip away. We'll never find them."
Haseena grimaced in her husky voice-"Pari beta you'll have to apply this herb around their wrists to make them weak. Newborns tend to be resilient. It's wolfsbane"
Pari started applying the herb paste around Lux and Sid's wrists while Lexie made a move on with hammering in the Chains with her powers. An easy enough task. Lexie hugged her brother tightly-"Remember what i said. Listen to my voice call for U."
Lux nodded-"Now crack a smile for me. I wanna see U happy."
Abhay felt the deafening screeches-"Damn place is like a ghost house."
Chand noted the air was polluted with remnants of the past-"It's a house of pain Abhay or a cave of pain. I remember a time when we used to find these hideouts and kill the opponents on the sly. Werewolves we're at their weakest when they are turning. In Human form they are physically strong but in wolf form they are unbeatable depending on who they are up agaisnt. This holding place is enough for a few moons."
Sid offered his hands to Lexie-"U can chain us up. I doubt U guys will be on a killing spree with us!"
Lexie casually in a light whisper-"U need to to remove some clothing. They'll rip. We should have brought extra clothing."
Sid took off his shirt and along with his belongings. He took off his shoes and his trousers-"Good job i have shorts on. I'd anticipated this moment."
Lux moaned-"Damn i should have thought of this. My jeans."
Pari joked-"I'll buy U a new pair."
Lux took off his clothes and his shoes but kept his jeans on-"This is so uncomfortable. I'm freaking burning up here."
Haseena mused-"It's starting." She looked up in the night sky. The moon was only just getting visible.
Chand quipped-"Brace yourself boys."
Abhay shot back-"I think we need to brace ourself. Count ourself lucky we don't have a human in our midst."
Chand could feel the effects on his senses-"Piya's with her family. Good thing too she'd have made this night unbearable."
Abhay ignored Chands comment bellowing-"It's starting. Hurry up girls. Chain them up before it's too late."
Pari handcuffed Sid's hands to the cahins on the wall and then his feet to the ground. Lexie melted the silver so they fused together. Lexie did the same to her brother. She kissed his cheeks gently. Smiling at him just as he wanted her to.
Abhay commanded-"Girl's back away from Sid and Lux. I can feel the moon's source. Its coming thick and fast."
Lexie moved away from Lux-"Both of U focus to keep your sanity. Fight through the agony. Let nature take its course."
The attacks started coming thick and fast. The convulsions hit both Lux and Sid hurtling them agaisnt the wall. Abhay could feel their screams writhe through him. Haseena and Chand closed their eyes blocking out the cries.
Lux felt as if the wind was knocked out of him. He hated seeing Lexie and Pari witnessing this moment of weakness. Putting them through this wasn't his idea of fun. Lux felt the hairs on his spine stand up. He was on fire. His skin was alive almost. Another surge hit through him. His bones were cracking or breaking he didn't see the difference.
Sid screamed for release. His entire body was trembling. He tried gritting his teeth to remain in control. He was trying to bear this pain out but with tremendous difficulty. The screams of Lux had already deafened his ears. The sound of his own voice scared the s**t out of him. He panted with exhaustion. Sweat dripping down him.
Abhay moved to Lux holding him against the wall for suppor while Chand did the same for Sid. It helped not to crash into a wall but the bones shifting into place was something none of them could deal with. Lux's and Sid's body continues to contort in an unsightly vision. Abhay hold's on tight to Lux.