Da Wyld 100s

Keya P.O.V

We are driving South down Western Avenue. Papi wonders, concerned. “What’s wrong? You ain't spoke since we got in here.” I scoff sarcastically, then vent. “Ya think?! I just learned I have tainted blood. From a damn curse on my family. All because of a nasty, evil ancestor. Right after I had some damn spells taken off of me. Because of a freaky ass vampire wizard! A whole lot of shit is wrong!” I can't pretend like this shit isn't severely bothering me. I try to put on a brave face in front of my Stinkers. To be strong for them. But holy shit, I'm not okay with all this. What the hell is happening to my life right now?

'Queen, you're freaking out and need to calm down, alright?' Jas reasons. He takes my left hand and brings it to his mouth. He kisses my fingers gently. Humming soothingly to me. I love his warmth. It's working to calm me. But then he began sucking my fingers slowly, individually! Mmm! His voice always causes a sensual tingle to pulse through me! 'Calm down. Everything will be alright. Hm?' His golden slits bore into me. Patiently waiting for me to comply. Which I do with a shy nod. He smiles. Slowly releasing my fingers. Then kiss the tips of them and place my hand on my lap. Well damn!

We are singing along to the music on the radio. And he actually has a great voice. He can totally serenade me anytime. I remember our brief educational meeting with my Granny and aunts. And wonder... "My Aunt said she smelled y'all. How was that possible?" Kane grumbles, annoyed. "It happens when one of us tries to surface or take over Manuel. Any Supernatural with a nose will scent us. And any individual that can See will spot Our Aura." Oh! "Do you think the people at the party will? Would that be a good thing? Will they accept us or throw us out for being... different? I mean, Javier only knows that we're Wolves, right?" Kane sternly concludes. "Correct. And that is all he will ever know! We will not reveal our full identity to anyone here. Understood?!" I nod. "I understand." "Good. We do not need any misunderstandings or altercations today. These people are not family. And it's too early to determine if they are friend or foe."

Suddenly Kane growls annoyed. Then tells me. ‘My Keya, I’m going to allow you to join our Group Mind Chat, okay?’ ‘Your what?’ ‘It’s a mindlink that allows all of us to hear and respond to each other.’ Oh, wow. ‘Ok.’ I instantly hear all of them arguing. Some are in agreement with Kane. Others not giving a shit who knows about their existence. Namely Oynx and Yah’EL! Smdh! Kane shouts. “We need to be incognito!” Dag agrees. “Yes, it seems your family only scented us when we came forth. So if we don’t come forth, we can remain hidden.” Jas adds. “Yes, because if they catch our scents. They’ll start asking questions that most of us are not ready to answer yet.”

Onyx announces angrily. “I say, Ask away! Crikey, I’ve got nothing to hide.” Yah’EL openly admits cocky yet amused. “I don’t give a shit who knows about me! Real Talk!” Dag sighs. “Yes, Yah’EL we all know that you don’t care what people think about you.” Yah’EL gives this arrogant, raucous laugh, singing. “Yup, I Don’t Give No Fucks!” Yvan Seto chuckles. “He’s even dancing!” He’s what?! I can totally imagine it too. His tall, crazy ass getting his groove on in the middle of a heated discussion. (I imagine him doing a crip-walk style dance, lol) But all games aside. I plead with him. “EL, please don’t do anything crazy while we’re there. Promise me?” EL tsks stubbornly. “Man please I’m gonna always do me!” Oh no.

Then I hear Abijah incredulously confirm. “Oh, are you now?” Yah’EL tenses up and mutters. “Oh shit!” He nervously stampers. “Now, Abijah you, you just hold on a damn minute..” Abijah scoffs. “Oh no. You’ve clearly made your decision to be uncooperative. So now deal with the consequences of your actions.” I feel a short surge of energy and hear a ZAP! Suddenly all of the other guys start laughing. What happened? Yvan chortles, “Put on time-out again I see.” Time-out? “Yes, she places this magic barrier around him and he can’t move. It’s quite hilarious.” Dayum she whattt?! Yah'EL begins to cuss her out! She counters. “Oh no, none of that now.” And immediately his words are cut off. Wow, she’s powerful and so cool!

She asks Onyx, "Am I going to have to Talk to you also, Onyx?" He chuckles nervously. "Uh no. No Ma'am I'm quite alright. Thanks." "Well, now that that's settled. I bid you ado, gentlemen." Manny laughs heartily. "Damn, she's a straight Gansta!" Kane asks. "Yuri are you in compliance with staying out of sight, out of mind?" "As long as no harm comes to My Gurl. I'll be watching from the rafters, Boo." "Good. Thank you, I appreciate that." But I have a question. "Kane, what if someone wants to know?" "We'll cross that bridge when it arrives. We are here." We all exit the group mind chat. I like to have solutions to problems before they arise not after I run into them!

Suddenly the ghetto streets and busted-up corner stores give way to this stone fortress! That's the best way I can describe it. The gray stone masonry is at least 20 feet high. And as far as I can see. We read the sign- 'Cedar Falls Chicago Branch'. It looks like a fairly new sign. I can see where some letters or words were there before. We drive up behind a few cars in front of a tall black iron gate. And I double-check the address because there are these huge guards, openly carrying these huge guns! I'm terrified. WTF!? "Papi, I think this is the wrooong place!" I whisper, spooked.

"You think I can't protect you from them?" A curious expression covers his face. "What?" I gasp out, confused. "Do you not trust me to protect you?" Trust him? I don't trust Them! Looking at those big ass guns has me freaking out again! Papi gently grasps my chin and turns my face to him. He looks hurt and quietly asks me. "You don't think I can protect you, do you?" "It's... it's not that.. I." I stutter, panting. Yelling with my eyes what my mouth fails to say. That, I'm scared. He grips my face tighter. His face hardens and his eyes change into all of their varying shades of green.

"Mami, we will kill everyone in that place for you! If we feel that they are trying to fuck with you. Or anything like that. We'll kill them!" He growls. Oh My God. They're dead serious! That's Not what I want at all! We just came here to have fun and see how werewolves live. Not murder anyone! Now on top of being scared. I'm sad. My lips tremble as I close my eyes and try to calm down. But all I see are images of him beating the shit outta Steve! This ain't working! I feel his breath as he sighs heavily. Then I feel each of them surround me. I don't know how I do. I just do. As they each call me the nickname they made for me.

Kane- 'My Keya..' Yvan- 'My Chocolate Princess..' Onyx- 'Babe..' Dag- 'Juicy Ma..' Jaspier- 'My Queen..' Yah'El- 'Sweetie..' Manny- "Mami, we didn't come to kill anyone, okay? But just know that you are safe and protected." I feel his lips on mine. And dammit it's like all my fears melt away with his smooth-ass kiss. It feels like each of them kisses some part of me. I'm floating. Whoa..!

A horn blows behind us and he releases me slowly. His forehead is on mine. He asks, "Are you okay now, Mami?" I nod, smiling. No one has ever protected me before. It's always just been me protecting and taking care of everyone. It's so weird, so strange to be on the receiving end. I'm always on guard all the time. It feels weird to just relax and let go. We're interrupted by a knock on the window. He winks at me. Before he lets go of my face. And turns to roll down his window. The guard sniffs and asks suspiciously, "Invitation?"

Manny tells him, "Beta Javier invited us. I'm Manny and this is MY Keya." He emphasizes the word MY purposefully possesive. Manny grabs my left hand and kisses my knuckles. The guard replies , "Hold on for confirmation." He nods and rolls up the window. Intertwine our fingers and just hold my hand to his lips. I calm down until... 'M-16's, A.K. 47's, Uzis, 44 Magnums, sawed off Shotguns.' He looks up, so do I, and see snipers?! '50 Cals. I've learned how to use all of these weapons and then some. I also have them at home.' He confesses coolly as he raises an eyebrow my way. "What?" I gasp and my hand trembles. He stares at me resolutely. 'We won't let anything happen to you okay? Please believe us on that.' I nod trying to be okay with this. But the truth is... Manny is a dangerous man. And I'm really afraid of Him!