AWAKENING IN SECRETS

Jade's POV

"Welcome to our new home, Jade." Mommy opened the door to our new flat and let me walk in first. I swept my eyes around while hugging my favorite picture book. "How about this? Do you like it, dear?" I forced my lips into a smile.

"I hope this is the last time," I muttered and grabbed my suitcase and went into one room. After only a few seconds of being there, I turned my head. "I chose this room, Mom." Mommy just pulled her lips together and nodded slowly. A room with a balcony overlooking the street. It was nice enough to be able to relax when I was bored. 

I sat on the edge of the bed, feeling unexcited. My eyes kept watching the new room, probing. This was the umpteenth time Mommy had asked us to move. We've probably lived in every village in Alaska before and after this, it's probably New York City's turn to explore. 

Tired. Of course, who likes to pack up their stuff, move it and unpack it somewhere else in just one to two weeks. Not to mention we have to adapt to a new environment, new neighbors and new rules. Fortunately, Mommy chose home schooling to fulfill my study needs, eighty percent of which were taught by herself. So that I don't have to bother adapting to the complicated school environment.

"Are you asleep, Jade?" I closed my eyes instantly when mommy opened my bedroom door. I heard her footsteps approaching. Then her delicate hand stroked my hair. "You must be very tired. Sweet dreams, sweetheart." Mommy kissed my forehead. I kept my eyes from opening. I still don't understand what mommy is thinking all this time. Hasn't she ever felt tired of her strange behavior or lonely because she has no friends other than me. Isn't it better to gather with friends or family and have fun together? Still, she suddenly decided to move for no apparent reason. After mommy left, my eyes opened again. I got out of bed for a while, observing the closed door. I never argued with her, even though it drove me crazy. However, I knew her well enough. How she took care of me and loved me more than anything. 

"Alright. Maybe this is the fate I have to live with." I lay back down. Pulling the blanket up to cover my entire body, which was very tired. Before I knew it, I was asleep.

I ran very fast, passing through the tall pine trees. I stopped for a moment to catch my breath, which was already labored. However, the figure had returned. Like a gust of thick black smoke, he moved as fast as a blink of an eye. I couldn't give up, so I took another step.  

"Hahaha. Run as fast as you can, I'll catch you anyway, Jade Carter!" His booming voice made my nape hair stand up. I tried to go even faster. Even though my legs were already starting to hurt and I was getting tired. Suddenly, a tall, gigantic figure dressed in all black with spread bat wings and a creepy face was already in front of me. 

"Hello, Jade. You can't run anymore. Hahaha," The figure soared until it made the bright atmosphere suddenly dark, covered by its very wide wings.

I really felt scared. The figure laughed loudly. It opened its mouth wide and showed the sharp teeth lining its jaws. The scent of death wafted out along with its hot breath. When she pulled my leg into that big mouth. A man came while attacking the figure. Thwarting its attempt to devour my body whole.

"Shit! How dare you interfere!" They fought fiercely. The man suddenly transformed into a large, savage, and powerful wolf. But his strength could not match that monstrous figure. He collapsed right in front of me as the creepy figure flung his body with its spiked wings.

"No!" I couldn't see clearly who the man was. It was just that it broke my heart to see him hurt for wanting to help me. Suddenly my body became very hot. A tremendous wave felt like it was about to explode from inside me. I could no longer control my body. That great power had invaded it and in an instant I turned into a huge wolf figure as well. I fought against that monstrous figure so skillfully and almost defeated it. Suddenly, he threw my body onto the forest floor with dominant force. And just as quickly, he stood in front of me with his mouth wide open to absorb all the energy I had. I felt increasingly weak and helpless. In fact, death seemed to be right around the corner. Fortunately, there were thousands of supernatural figures who instantly stopped it. There were vampires, witches, and werewolves. My body fell back to the ground before my life was completely eaten. My body turned back into a human because my strength was gone. I vaguely saw the man crawling, approaching. Then grasped my hand as if to channel the power. 

I woke up when the sun was high. My body really felt heavy and sore. Red rashes appeared on my white skin. I remembered what had happened before. But all my memories seemed to fade away. I didn't remember anything. Not even the dream I had last night. Everything seemed blurry in my brain. The more I remembered, the more I lost the memory. 

When she saw me come into the kitchen. Mom immediately greeted me with the delicious pancakes she had made. For cooking. This woman is a winner. I can vouch for that.

"Morning, sweetheart. How did you sleep last night? The bed was comfortable, wasn't it?" Mommy gently kissed my forehead.