Werewolves exist?

"Please!" Harris begged, his voice strained from the pain, as he collapsed against one of the lockers, attempting to crawl away from Luna's relentless advance."You didn't seem to have much mercy when it came to Adam," Luna pointed out, her tone devoid of empathy. "Besides, I'm just getting started. The real fun has only just begun." Her giggle sent shivers down Harris' spine as he watched her approach, a look of pure terror etched on his face.With a swift and powerful kick, Luna sent Harris flying across the locker room, his body crashing into the hard metal with a sickening thud. He could only tremble in fear as Luna loomed over him, her features contorted into a sinister grin. Something about her had changed – her eyes now glowed with a predatory amber hue, and her nails had elongated into sharp claws. Harris realized with dread that he was no match for whatever force had possessed her."I'm so sorry," he managed to choke out, tears streaming down his face. "I'll never hurt anyone again, I swear. Please, just let me go."Luna's laughter echoed through the room, chilling Harris to the bone. "Oh, I know you won't hurt anyone again," she mocked, her voice dripping with malice. "Dead people tend to be rather harmless, you see."As Luna raised her claws for the final blow, a voice suddenly rang out from the entrance of the abandoned locker room, startling both Luna and Harris. It was a voice filled with authority, putting an abrupt halt to Luna's menacing advance."Thats enough!" Aiva's voice pierced the tense atmosphere as she cautiously approached Luna, her eyes wide with shock as she took in the scene before her.Blood splattered across the walls and floor, Harris lying limp and battered beside Luna. It was a horrifying sight, one that Aiva knew she couldn't ignore. Luna seemed unfazed; her gaze fixed on Harris with an unsettling determination."You're interrupting, Aiva. Can't you see I'm having a moment with little boy wonder over here," Luna retorted, her tone laced with disdain. "Boys like him, they think they're invincible. They hurt people, they hurt my friends, and they deserve to pay the price.""But killing him won't solve anything," Aiva reasoned, her voice shaking slightly. "And what about Adam? Do you think he'll ever look at you the same way again if you do this? You'll ruin everything."Aiva's words seemed to penetrate Luna's resolve, her eyes flickering back to their original grey color as her claws retracted. She took a deep breath, stepping back from Harris with a conflicted expression."Even so... he's seen too much," Luna muttered, her gaze hardening once more as she glanced at Harris."No, I didn't see anything," Harris pleaded, fear evident in his voice."We can use this," Aiva suggested, producing a small vial of purple liquid from her bag. "It's a memory wipe potion. We can erase his memory of the past thirty minutes, make it look like an accident. That way, nobody gets hurt."Reluctantly, Luna accepted the vial, her grip trembling slightly as she considered Aiva's proposal. After administering the potion and concocting a believable story, they were left with a confused and dazed Harris, unaware of the events that had transpired.As Harris stumbled away, Aiva joined Luna by the wall, the weight of their actions hanging heavy in the air. They sat in silence, contemplating the consequences of their choices, uncertain of what came next."Why did you help me?" Luna's suspicion hung heavy in the air, her eyes probing Aiva for answers."Because that's what Adam would've done, right? Besides, he really cares about you, and he'd hate to see you go," Aiva explained, her voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "Maybe you can reach him in a way I can't. So just take care of him, okay?"Luna shook her head, her irritation palpable. "I didn't do this for Adam," she insisted firmly, rising to her feet and meeting Aiva's gaze head-on. "I did this for myself, and nobody else. So, spare me the bullshit and tell me why you actually helped me."Aiva didn't back down, standing her ground as she replied, "Listen, I don't like you... But I feel a storm brewing. If we're gonna make it out of this storm, we need to work together. That means helping each other.""This is my fight, my business. It's nothing of your concern," Luna retorted, turning to leave. But Aiva reached out, grabbing her arm to stop her."Why you..." Luna began, fury flashing in her eyes, but Aiva held firm, unflinching in the face of her anger."You're wrong. This is all our fight, one way or another. You need our help, and you know it," Aiva asserted, her confidence unwavering. Luna could only glare in response, her resolve tested by Aiva's words.With a sharp tug, Luna freed her arm and walked away in silence. Aiva exhaled a sigh of relief, unsure if she had gotten through to her. But she was determined to keep trying, sensing that something big was on the horizon. Aria-Luna's arrival at their school only strengthened her resolve. One way or another, she would uncover the truth. ***Bryce sat at the head of the oval table, his expression a mix of seriousness and uncertainty as he cleared his throat to address the student government members."Alright, guys, I'm sorry to bring you all here, but there's something important we need to discuss," he began, his voice carrying authority but also a hint of concern. He glanced at Aiva, who stood beside him with a folder and pen in hand, ready to assist. "I'll let Aiva go over the details, and then we can brainstorm together on how to handle this."For Adam, the meeting was a whirlwind of excitement. It was his first time participating in such an official gathering, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of inclusion and appreciation.Aiva took a deep breath before starting, "We've just received word from Principal Madam Dickman that this month's full moon festival has been cancelled..." Her words hung heavy in the air, eliciting gasps and sighs of disappointment from some and murmurs of concern from others. Bryce gestured for quiet, and the room fell silent as Aiva continued, "Further investigation revealed a series of attacks in the moonstone tristate area, attributed to wild animals or other unknown entities." The mood in the room shifted, the gravity of the situation weighing on everyone present.Bryce stood up, taking the floor as Aiva handed him a piece of paper, signaling the start of his speech on events that had just changed the current trajectory of the school."Guys, what we're facing is more serious than we ever imagined," Bryce began, his voice commanding attention as he addressed the student government. "I've done my research, and all signs point to one thing: a vampire. Specifically, a half-infected vampire, what we call a half-Pire. These creatures are half-human, half-vampire, and they're mindless killers. My dad, well, he's assured me that they're working to stop this rampage, but the danger is still very real." He paused, glancing down at the notes Aiva had given him."The principal has decided on a lockdown for the school until the threat is under control. That means postponing the festival and increasing security measures. We'll be implementing a curfew to ensure student safety, especially at night. It's up to us to keep an eye out for anything suspicious and protect our fellow students." Bryce concluded, his words carrying weight as Aiva distributed the night watch schedule.Lost in thought, Adam couldn't help but admire Bryce's composure and charisma. He seemed born for this role, captivating everyone with his words. As Aiva slipped him the night watch schedule, he couldn't suppress a smile. It seemed they'd be partners for the night watch, and she seemed pleased about it too.The meeting continued with other business before adjourning, leaving Adam to ponder Bryce's cryptic mention of his father and the existence of vampires. It was a lot to take in, but with the responsibility of protecting the school on his shoulders, Adam knew he had to stay vigilant. ***"Hey, are you okay?" Aiva's soft voice pulled Adam back to reality as they made their way to the sports ground for PE. Adam couldn't help but notice how stunning Aiva looked today, her gym attire accentuating her feminine form and her braids neatly tied back into a ponytail."Yeah, I'm fine. Just had some thoughts about Bryce's dad," Adam replied, his face still puzzled."Well, technically, he's a werewolf hunter. He deals with a lot of anomalies too," Aiva explained, pausing to gather her thoughts. "He owns a big company, kind of like a private militia that hunts, captures, and destroys strange anomalies.""Anomalies?" Adam's confusion deepened."Yeah, vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghouls, spirits, evil magic users," Aiva listed off casually."Wait, magic is real?" Adam's voice rose in disbelief."It depends on your definition of real," Aiva smirked, winking at Adam before dashing off to join her friends, leaving Adam with more questions than answers.Adam struggled to comprehend the existence of supernatural creatures. It all felt too unreal. But the more he thought about it, the more it seemed to make sense. The strange fascination with werewolves in Moonstone, the full moon festival... What if the legends were true? Adam's mind raced as he walked to his locker.Suddenly, he remembered Luna's question during their tour. "Do you believe in werewolves?" Her words echoed in his mind, prompting him to wonder if there was more to it than just a casual question. And then there was Aiva's warning about Luna. Could it be connected to the werewolf thing? A shiver ran down Adam's spine as he opened his locker and found Luna's old book inside. The cover now made more sense, with a diagram of a wolf's face and the words 'via lupum' above it. The way of the wolf.