Prologue
Splashes hit the ground as an elegant lioness ran in and around dark alleys. She looked left then right she heard approaching footsteps then saw the light from torches. She thought quickly and hid in a pile of debris and rotting fruit. But it was no use and she was found, then she was slammed down on the concrete slap. There was a sweet sent around here and she changed back into human form, and was carried off to the back of an 18 wheeler.
Chapter 1
The moon was rising and I felt the feeling of being free around me. The wind ruffled my fur. I love the opened air. I'm so happy about taking this vacation. This little town is perfect for Germany. But the disappearances of people are worrying me what if it comes back about a shapeshifter.
The vibration on my neck reminded me of my phone, so I changed back into my human form and grabbed it. The caller ID was unknown.
“Artemis here what ya want”. I started walking back through the forest back to the Inn.
“Hey that’s not nice, what up Aremis?” It was Jake my good friend from home. It has been about two years since I heard of him I left when I was 18 and moved to Vermont to join the pack of wolf Walkers.
“Hey dude no time no hear”. I started at a jogged when I started feeling rain hit my face. I saw the inn was just a few feet away so I slowed down.
“Artemis I tried your house phone but you weren’t there. But some guy answered he said his name was Luke. Who is Luke?” I heard his voice build with amusement. He didn’t know that Luke was my roommate, he and his boyfriend Nick. We have been roommates for a year and a half.
“Well Luke is my roommate. So is his boyfriend Nick. So what are you doing?” I asked as I got into the inn. The place was beautiful it was kind of like the Hilton but wider and bigger rooms. I loved it all of my friends and family joined in and I’m staying here for a month.
“Um same old, living in long island again. I was going to asked if we could get together to hang but since your in Germany. I thought you would go to Italy.” He seemed kind of sad.
“Well Italy is busy but this town I’m staying in is like it doesn’t have to deal with the big cities. I love it here.” I told frank all about me being a wolf walker so I know I can trust him.
“Can I tell you something Artemis?” Now he seemed really nervous. Why? I got in my room before I answered him.
“Yeah you can tell me anything.” I told him. I was getting nervous now. What was so important?
“Well I’m a Walker. Not a wolf Walker but I change into an eagle.” He told me quickly like it was a top secret mission. I was calm and happy but he didn’t hear it in my voice.
“Well that’s great? Or is that bad?” I couldn’t hear any emotions in his voice.
“Well it’s good at least I already knew you were a Walker. And you have been through the changes so I thought you can help me?” now he seemed sad. It was probably because I was in Germany and not in Vermont. I started to feel bad.
“Hey you can go to Vermont and they could help you until I get back. Don’t worry, I promise that everything is going to be ok.” I was being extremely truthful.
“It’s not only that, I heard that there were walkers disappearing everywhere. I think they are coming to New York next, I’m worried.” That started to worry me. That explains those disappearances all over the world, I need to get back to Vermont but I hear that there is a horrible storm coming. I didn’t hear anything on the other end for a couple minutes.
“Jake are you there? Hello Jake!?” now I started to worry. He never did that on the phone, maybe texting but never on the actual phone. I was getting scared.
“Artemis their in the house. I don’t know what to do. Help.” He wasn’t joking I heard the breaking of doors and windows.
“Okay you need to change and get away. What was that? Get out of there now!” that all I could say before I heard them grabbing Jake and someone else was on the phone.
“Well, you’ve been tricky Artemis. Now we can find you. Trust me you won’t be alone for long. See you soon.” And with that the guy hanged up. Holy crap I need to get out of here and back to Vermont. I grabbed my jacket and my carry-on bag. I will have them send everything else later.
I ran to the door but when I opened it there was someone there.