Chapter 5

" WHAT "

Both Lukas and Crystal shouted together.

" Are you joking? Till a month ago I would not believe that I will meet a hybrid and you are saying I am sitting here with two. " Crystal said in total disbelief.

" Are you sure Eli ? I mean aren't hybrids supposed to be quite powerful but me..." Lukas asked with some uncertainty.

" When you fight your strength although strong but after that you will feel dizzy and have a severe headache and could not even muster up the strength to move. If you get injured your wounds take longer to heal than any other wolves. Also from time to time you fell terrible pain in your body for no reason. Am I right ? " Elina still has a slight smile on her face.

" How did you know that ? " His question said it all. Lukas looked at Elina for answers because with every word she said Lukas was more and more shocked.

" Like you heard I am a hybrid too. It is difficult for a hybrid to survive but not impossible. There are ways and with the help of magic it can be done. My mother was a very powerful witch, she realized my powers before I was born so she cast a seal on me while she carried me. This is also the easiest way and I would gradually recover my powers as I grow. If it is found that a baby is hybrid after it is born than the spells become a little difficult also seals are placed which needs to be removed externally like what is happening to you. Your wolf is also trapped because of this seal. "

She has her own doubts but she did not mention it to them.

" What is the external factor you are talking about? What do I need to do remove this seal or spell? " Lukas spoke hurriedly, for the first in his life he saw a ray of hope, maybe just maybe this could really change his life.

" I can do the spell although I need some things but it can easily be bought. The problem is once I break the seal all your powers would come out altogether. You will also turn into a wolf but because you missed the actual time it will take longer than it usually takes for the wolves who transform for the first time. It will also come with a pain that will make you feel like dying. Most important thing this is the first time I will do such a powerful spell. Of course we can look for a powerful witch or warlock to help you but the rest would still be the same. Tell me do you still want to do this? "

" Yes " He replied almost immediately. " Do it Eli I can take it. I trust you. "

" Luke " Crystal who kept quiet all this while finally spoke. " Are you sure? What if something happened in the middle? At the very least give it some thought. "

" Crys is right Luke. Once we began there is no going back. "

" I have decided I need to get my powers back. Don't try to convince me. " Lukas said seriously what he did not say was he desperately need them, not for himself but to help Elina. Since he know who Elina is he wants to help her too but right now he is not eligible. He has seen the tattoo on Crystal's wrist and knows what it means but right now he will only be a burden. So he promised himself that no matter how hard it is or painful it would be he has to overcome it. Also somewhere deep inside his heart he wishes to show that person what a wrong choice he made.

" Alright the best time would be on the night of full moon. We have a week to prepare ourselves. Also if at any moment you feel like backing out, do not hesitate to tell us. " Elina spoke seriously. She specifically stressed the last line. She does not want him to have any regrets. But what she did not knew was the promise he made to himself so even though he nodded his to reassure her he did not even once thought of it.

A week later.

It was not yet dark, in a seemingly quiet forest three figures could be seen in the middle of a clearing. There were some some shapes drawn on the ground and places were marked in a huge circle.

" Aright that's it. Crys you stay out of circle. " Elina said making the last of the adjustments then she looked at Lukas " Are you ready? " It was like she was seeking his approval for the last time.

" Hmmm....Start it. " Lukas smiled he was actually not worried. To be truthful he was excited, after so many years he is finally going to meet his wolf.

Elina took a deep " From now on do exactly as I say " she said while moving out of the circle. She stood at the boundary and took out a knife. The knife was made of bones with some symbols engraved on it.

" Stand right at the middle. "

After Lukas stood at his place, Elina slowly closed her eyes and started chanting a strange language and raised the knife in her hand above her head. The moonlight slowly condensed on the knife and the symbols on it started glowing. She brought back the knife and made a cut at her wrist and let the blood flow along the lines inside the circle. Soon all the lines were covered by her blood and her face had turned pale. Her condition didn't looked good, her eyes and ears started bleeding.

Both Lukas and Crystal were panicked at this moment. But they could only stand still as she has already warned them that she should not be disturbed while chanting spells. Few minutes later she stopped and opened her eyes her eyes were still blue but looked like it has gotten a shade darker with a purple shade in them. Right at the moment she opened her eyes a chilling scream broke throughout the forest. It was Lukas.

Lukas was still in the circle but down on his knees one of his leg was completely twisted all the bones in the leg were broken. He was sweating profusely, his shirt shirt was soaked and hairs were sticking to his face almost covering his golden eyes.

Crystal almost ran to him when she was dragged back my Elina " You can not enter the circle Crys if it is too difficult to bear, leave. "

" But... Luke... he... what's happening? "

" Just wait " Elina sat sat down and pulled Crystal beside her.

" Lukas can you hear me ? " Elina asked

" Ye...Yes.."

" Good, keep talking to us you can not faint or all the your efforts will go in vain. Okay. "

" Yes " Lukas barely replied when he suddenly felt two of his finger breaking and he choked back a scream.

" It's alright Luke, shout if you feel pain. We are right here. " Crystal said, she felt like crying but she hold back her tears.

Lukas did not responded, he felt his vision getting blurred and he could barely see the girls.

One of his ribs broke and another scream fell from his mouth. He can still hear the girls encouraging him but he did not had the strength to respond. He suddenly fell like his body was hot and his hand broke.

" Eli he is not responding. "

More than hour has passed but it felt time was passing too slowly.

" He is burning up. It is worse than I thought. "

" So what now... he can hold up right. "

" He has to. Only he can help himself. "

Another scream and his other leg broke. He felt like it is better to die than to suffer this torture. He almost gave up when he heard a voice in his head ' Don't. We are almost there. '

' Who are you ' This was the first time he was talking to someone in his mind. He almost believed he was going crazy.

' I am Max your wolf. Don't give up Lukas. Remember the promise you made. '

Before he could reply his another hand broke. He gritted his head ' Alright and good to hear from you.'

He looked up and saw the girls looking at him worriedly.

" Relax.... " He was surprised by his own voice as it was hoarse to the point it almost hurt to speak.

" Oh Luke, Thank Moon Goddess you are fine, do you know you almost stopped breathing. " Crystal spoke.

" Almost three hours have passed. Don't worry it will be over soon. " Elina reassured him.

" Ye..." Before he could complete his sentence his jaw broke and fur started appearing on his body. His clothes disappeared and his body started enlarging a tail appeared. Hands and legs changed and paws came out. Soon instead of a human a huge chocolate brown wolf was sprawled on the ground. His eyes were closed. Everything stilled for a moment.

" Luke, Luke wake up. You hear me. Get up you idiot. " Crystal screamed.

Elina just looked at the wolf for a second and then smiled.

" It's ok. He is fine. "

Crystal turned around and looked at Elina who was standing behind her " If he is fine why is he not getting up. "

Elina still had the same smile on her face .

" Look behind. "

Crystal turned around and almost jumped up because the stupid wolf was standing just a breath away from her. This was the moment she realized that Lukas was playing with her.

" LUKAS " She screamed at the top of her lungs.