VIII

Taming the white wolf is not an easy job and Xhien knew that. He knew that from the start. But what he didn't know is that he is running out of time and the Kinuma tribe is here to remove the curse which meant killing Momo in the process. He crouched down wishing that his grandmother is here to help him think what he should do. He focused on asking Momo to be his girl but forgot about the real task he meant to. His train of thoughts was cut when an announcement was heard over the speaker by their principal.

"Good day, everyone. This is your principal speaking. I have some important announcements to tell you. A sacred tribe from the Karurukan River visited our school. They seldomly go to the city to perform a prayer so for them to go here, is a great pleasure for us all. Now, to everyone listening, please proceed to the gymnasium to be part of the prayer. Thank you."

As soon as Xhien heard that a sacred tribe is coming to their school, he ran as fast as he can until he reached the gymnasium where his grandmother, Caliph, is waiting for him. "Grandma," he said as he bowed on his knee to respect the elder. She tapped his shoulder and asked him to stand up. She whispers words that none of the people there could decipher and Xhien's eyes suddenly turn red. As red as the fiery sea. He didn't transform into the black wolf as he is known amongst his tribe but they did ask him to be the one helping his grandmother do the sacred ritual. "Ask the students to form three big circles and every circle has two tribe members and on the circle where Momo is, that's where we stand." Xhien nodded and told the principal of the things they need to do. As the students formed three big circles, Momo is looking for Xhien to ask what is going on. But when she spotted him, she was shocked by what she sees. A dark smoke surrounds him and piercing red eyes. She went to her circle when she noticed that's where Xhien and the Elder will stand. She bowed her head an indication that the prayer will start. Xhien inhaled a deep breath and his Grandma starts the ritual.

"Remabakirosuliaraa, Remabakinosuliaraa, Mimibakiroshutanigokure, Domeitinachitokeromigare, Rimabakinosuiiranta" the Elder starts.

Unknown words spoken by unknown people is what amazes most people in the city. Every student in that gymnasium and even teachers who joined the prayer thought that this is just a simple prayer to cleanse their school. What they don't know is that this is an actual ritual for the taming of the white wolf. As they hold hands and bow their heads, closing their eyes and taking a deep breath, a sudden clash was heard inside of the gymnasium. The thunders roar and the lightning clashes as the sky turn black. A cloud of white smoke coming from Momo reveals the true self of the white wolf. When the Elder looked upon her, she saw Momo with a white tail and silvery-white hair. Momo looked at them with grief and anger, Xhien cannot believe his eyes. His friend had truly become the successor of the curse. As his body trembles with fear, there is one thing he knows for sure. He will bring his friend back even if it costs his life.