The Weakened

I woke up early in the morning to prepare for another usual day.

I sighed as I get up, "Morning Cordia." I said in a groggy voice. I waited for a response but I sense nothing. Was she still, sleeping?

Usually, Cordia woke up earlier than me so this is unexpected. The last time I heard her saying...

‘Clary, I'm here. Please, stop crying... it makes me weak, be strong Clary.’ she whimpered. Suddenly, my heart beats faster in fear, I just realized now that her voice was weak... was she? Oh shit!

I closed my eyes ‘Cordia? Cordia, please answer me!’ I called but found no response. I bit my lip trying to block the tears that wanted to come out.

‘Oh please Cordia, Don't leave me.’ I plead. “Come back, okay?" I whispered sadly.

I stayed in my place, unable to think what to do as I felt myself numb. I don't even think whether I'm still on myself or not, alive or dead. After few more moments, I took heavy breaths and started to stand up. I need to clean the house and cook the food, any excuses if I didn't do the works are not accepted, I will just be punished. What could be worse? How could the punishment harm me if I'm already mentally numb?

I sighed as I started mopping the floor, if Cordia left me... I don't know how will I ever live.

"Clary!" Mom suddenly called from the main bathroom.

I walked towards mom and saw her standing on the doorframe of the bathroom.

"The shampoo is already empty, go buy some necessity for the house." She ordered.

I nodded out of myself as I went to my room and took some of my money from the drawer. Well, dad gave me some allowance every month but Andrea have her golden card that is why she barely come home as she always went to the malls shopping for anything she wanted to buy.

I walked out of the house and directly went to the market to buy for necessary things on the house. As I walked on the side road, I could hear people talking about a certain game... what could it be? I ignore it as I went to a store, "Hey miss!" I called to the saleslady, she looked at me so it means I caught her attention "Can I get a bottle of Shampoo and-"

*tooooooooooooott* *tooooooooooooooott*

Suddenly, a loud sound of a siren was heard around the village.

"Announcement! A game will be held next month expecting all the children ages from 18-30 years to participate. No excuses are allowed. This game will showcase all the potentials and strengths of each one of you, this will also serves as the basis for the strongest family among all families. So, be prepared. Thank you." An announcement stated coming from the horn that boomed around the village.

And the gossips got louder than I heard earlier. I don't care anymore, the announcement didn't affect me.

Normally with the news like this, Cordia would have freaked out but losing my other half feels like losing myself too. Will that game change my life? Or it will just make me feel more useless and unworthy of myself?

Looking around, I could see the gladness into the werewolves faces and excitement that overflows within them... am I the only one who seems not to be affected with the news?

I ignore the news as I went back into the house.

*****

Days, weeks... a month have passed since the last time I heard from Cordia. Where could she be? Did she really leave me for good? And ever since the incident with my family, I’ve never seen the alpha anymore seems like Andrea prohibits him from coming here.

If you ever asked me, whether I have friends. Unluckily, no one wants to be friends with me because... I'm weak. This might really be my destiny… being useless, unworthy.

"Clary! Where the hell are you!?" I heard Andrea called.

I took a deep breath and looked at myself in the mirror. Despite my weak capacity, I'm still pretty on my simple look. Braided black hair, pink rosy lips, tan color and added with a black fitted shirt with jeans and a black leather jacket, which made me adore myself, no one does so I have to support and love myself.

Boys still got attracted to me but for some other reasons they never pursue as they knew, I'm weak. Oh well, I just remember Darren. He said he will come today for the Game Opening Ceremony and we will see each other at the Gymnasium where the game will be conducted.

Remembering my first encounter with Darren just made me smile, that was the time when he was having a hard time dealing with one puzzle on a booth. Luckily, when I was passing by, I saw the puzzle and immediately know the answer so I helped him. I'm great in analysis and comprehensive thinking... and yeah, in short, I'm smart mentally but I'm poor physically.

"Clary!!!" I heard Andrea yelled once again, I forgot about her.

I immediately took my Archer and bag of arrows as I sling it on my shoulder and went out of my room, quickly running downstairs. I saw Andrea frantically looking for something on the floor.

"What is it?" I blankly asked.

She faced me angrily "Where is my sunglasses!? It was just here earlier, where did you put it!? Did you stole it?" She snapped.

"Your sunglasses is on your head." I simply answered.

She immediately raised her hand and hold her head just as she tapped on her sunglasses. She then looked at me "What!? You wanna laugh?" She challenged.

I shook my head and walked straight outside wearing no single emotion as I felt nothing anymore... maybe death could satisfy me.

I walked alone towards the Gymnasium where the event will be held, I did not join my family in the car just to get into the venue, because I know, they didn't want me going with them... they didn't want people to see the perfect family having me on their side... just like mom has said, I'm a shame in the family.

When I reached the venue, I was surprised to see many werewolves gathered around, they were all separated according to families. You can recognize families with colors. Silver for Axes, blue for Daggers, Red for Swordsmen, and black for Archery. The leaders are wearing white which is very different from all others.

Leaders... why can’t I sense him inside this gymnasium? Where could he be? I couldn't help myself looking for him, looking for my mate, the need is there... it consumes me. As I was busy looking for what I know is my mate, I didn't realize Darren was already beside me.

"Looking for me, babe?" He asked with a hint of happiness.

I turned aside to face him, however... there is a sudden change, the excitement and gladness of having him beside me seem to have just... vanished. But still, I gave him my sweetest smile, "Hi, babe. How are you?" I asked.

"Are you okay?" He asked which made me confused.

"Why do you ask?" I asked back.

"Because it seems like, you're not happy seeing me." He stated.

I don't know how to tell him the truth, "Of course, I'm happy!" I said in joy as I hugged him. "I miss you," I whispered to Darren, I truly miss him but something changes with my vision of feelings for him. I don't it know yet.

"I miss you too, Clary." He said as he hugged me back tightly.

I pulled out of the hug and faced him with a smile "So, how-

"Before we start, let's welcome, the almighty Alpha of Homer Mountain Pack, Xylo Crosswind!" The announcer said on the stage in front which made me stop from my words as I immediately looked at the stage.

I could feel my heart beating so fast, and heat slowly consuming my body up to my face, my systems are rocketing inside of me that I couldn't understand. Just as the most handsome man I've ever seen was revealed upon the stage, he still has the scent I smelt the last time.

‘Mate!’ I heard Cordia exclaim in bliss.