Chapter 18: Effect

" Can I come as well, please Era use your stubbornness to convince them to allow me to come!" Said Olivia who was starting to annoy me, I don't know how many times I had to tell her no. I wonder if she realizes that she's still a child and it's dangerous for her. I honestly can't wait to see the monsters, I'm already imagining how they'll look. I mean are they intelligent or are they mindlessly destroying the world. "Era stop daydreaming and help me!" , " No and go back to bed please!" It was still too early for her to be up and I was packing the ingredients I might need to make other potions. "I suggest you listen to her before she really loses her temper" said Zik who was holding the big pot I might need to use for making potions. Even though I don't know the name of the pot the witches use, it's just a pot in my eyes.

Olivia huffed and grumpily went upstairs to her room " hey if Roseanne is respected by you guys because she did something unexpected meaning she's special then what about Olivia? What made Vale bring her here?". Yes it can't be that she's a normal kid, she has no relatives in this place so there must be something about her that Vale saw. Not that I'm saying Vale has a good eye for people because look at Maya. " Sorry but I can't tell you, only a few know and Vale wants it to stay that way. Tsk I never know what's going on in that werewolves head" I didn't expect him to tell me anyway as I'm still not trusted but this confirmed that she is special. Arina might just be the only one who's err...her.

I was finally done. Roseanne gave me some clothes to wear since I can't wear a dress. I wore simple black pants with brown leather boots, a brown shirt and a khaki coat that stopped just below my butt. I left it unbuttoned and wore the not so big leather bag over my shoulder making it hang stylishly against my hip. My hair was tied into a ponytail and I know it's not appropriate to say but I looked good. I felt amazing like I was going on an island adventure.

We got out of the elixir house and it was a bit embarrassing that they were all waiting for us. I know they are werewolves but 38 is a small number. Aren't there supposed to be a lot of monsters? Anyway I'm just glad that I'll have the chance to see them in action. I'm also curious about Roseanne's capabilities and I'll get to see what an angel can do. I'm expecting wings, if there aren't any then I'll be very disappointed. I noticed something and frowned " Zik, where are the potions?" he pointed towards Vale and I saw nothing on him but decided to not worry about them. Why am I even concerned, they've been doing this for a long time now.

" You're going to have to hold on tight for the rest of the way" said Zik and I wondered what he meant by that but then they shifted. All of them did and it was quite a beautiful yet painful sight because of the bones popping and changing. I'm not sure if it's painful for them but it sure sounded like it was. They looked mighty and formidable, for a weak with no super strength person like myself this was really impressive. I mean I got to meet werewolves, an angel and I guess I'll include a vampire lord as well. I'm really out of that place, it's only now that I realize that they were boring. Out here I get to be rebellious and dare to think of escaping, I get to have adventure. Yes the world is dangerous but sf least it's not cruel like them and the danger itself is exciting and gives more meaning to bring alive. I really feel bad for them because they're really missing out on the fun.

'Era I'm waiting' said Zik in my head, it was still a bit weird feeling that but I nodded. He lowered himself for me to be able to hop on his back, just like his hair he was a red werewolf. I made sure to hold his fur very tightly and seeing that he wasn't complaining meant that it wasn't painful. I could see Roseanne on another Vale's back? Are they serious right now? Is it really okay for the leader to be used as a horse, I shook my head as it wasn't my business anyway. They can ride each other all they want, this is the more reason I shouldn't show what I can do. I don't want to get special treatment from him just because I'm special, making potions should be enough.

They took off with speed that I expected in my head but my body was having a hard time getting used to. Zik was fast but I knew that he could go faster if it weren't for me and I'm thankful because it's already hard to breath. The wind was hurting my eyes so I decided to close them and just hope they get there soon. I can't believe I thought I was going to actually enjoy this, I imagined an exciting ride but this reminded me that we're not going to go have fun...

I felt Zik slow down which made me open my eyes and I gasped. We were in some sort of a farm but it looked dead as if life was sucked out of it. The trees looked as though a single touch will make them wither to dust. The animals lay dead on the cracked ground, the field of corn that should've looked like a green ocean we're now brown and grey in colour. This is confusing, there are no monsters and the dead animals don't look like they were killed by monsters. I'm no expert but it looks like no monster was here...

wait don't tell me this is the effect they have on life, on nature when they're near. If so then the world is indeed really doomed!