Note from the author: I'm happy to bring you another chapter of The Fallen! I have so much planned for our pair. Please bare with me!
I do have another short story coming soon. Thanks to a fan I'll be starting paranormal short stories of different varieties! Any other comments, suggestions, or requests feel free to message me! Thank you and please enjoy!
Tenshi awoke to the smell of something cooking. Sitting up he saw Seiji already awake looking through a wardrobe. His fluffy white tail started to wag. Seiji looked at him and smiled, "How are you feeling, pup?" Before he could answer, Tenshi's stomach gave a loud growl and left him blushing. Seiji chuckled and pulled on a pair of pants that looked snug on him. "Huh, I must have grown some too. But you're still my little mate."
He finished pulling on a white t-shirt and walked over to Tenshi with some clothes in hand. "Seiji, I can get dressed on my-" Seiji pulled a green shirt over his head and helped put his arms through the holes. Seiji moved down and slipped Tenshi's feet through some under ware. "Seiji, I can do it." He backed off this time and Tenshi pulled on the rest of his clothes. "Let's get something to eat." His tail wagged more, I guess I'll have to get used to that, he thought to himself. As soon as he took a step his knees buckled and he held on to Seiji's arm.
"Angel, I told you your muscles have not been used in a long time." He helped Tenshi walk, keeping him close and steady.
They walked down stairs and to the open door on their right. Before them was a large dining room with a circular black table and chairs, cabinets filled with fine china surrounded the rectangular room along with colorful flowers in vases.
Alex and Kat were sitting together, laughing and eating. Tenshi smiled, "Hey guys." They both looked up and grinned at him. Seiji helped him into the chair across from them and left to find his sister.
"How are you feeling Tenshi?" Asked Kat. Her eyes looked curious yet saddened. "I'm sorry, that you went through that."
"Its fine." He said with a little too much enthusiasm. "I am okay now." His ears perked when he heard a door behind him open. The smell of food hit his senses and his stomach growled in response.
Saki and Seiji brought out big plates of barbeque ribs, pan seared fish, honeyed grilled chicken, salads, corn, and pesto pasta. Tenshi's mouth watered, he had not been this hungry in a long time.
After dinner everyone was talking and laughing over dessert. Tenshi felt much better with a belly full of food. He rested his head on Seiji's shoulder and smiled contently. "How long until we get to the town?" Seiji asked, looking at Alex.
"About two more days. One if we don't stop for breaks." Alex replied. "But since Tenshi is better we can get there in no time." Kat slapped Alex's arm and gave him a look. "It was Seiji's fault we're behind"
"It does not matter, Alex." Saki spoke up. "I'm just glad he's okay." She smiled.
"So..." Kat looked at Tenshi and to his scar at the base of his neck. "What happened after you two mated? Did it hurt?"
A groan sounded from Seiji. "She's been nagging since it happened."
"No I have not." She threw daggers at Seiji with her eyes. "I'm just curious."
Tenshi blushed softly and looked at his hands as he spoke."Well, Seiji had bitten me during-- I felt weak and passed out. All I remember is a burning pain and images I didn't recognize. Something about black feathers..." his voice faltered.
"Maybe they were images of the memories you lost?" Saki said.
"Maybe." Seiji leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed over his chest. "Sadly, you're not out of the woods yet, pup. You have to go through your first transformation, on the night of a full moon."
Everyone fell silent. Tenshi looked confused, "What if I can't shift, like Saki?"
"You have my shifter DNA in you, so its really possible. Don't worry pup, we'll be there for you and another full moon does not come for two weeks. We'll settle in the town we're headed to and relax on the beach."
Tenshi smiled and nodded his head. It sounds nice but he could not shake the feeling in his gut.
They drove through the small town of Breeze Cove, a popular vacation spot by the eastern sea. Seiji, Tenshi and the girls lounged on the roof of the RV. The sun was bright and warm on their skin. A gentle breeze carried the salty and sweet smells of the tropical ocean and fruit trees. Little houses dotted the land along with forests of tall palm trees. It did not appear to be the vacation-y place they heard about.
The residents seemed off. Most of the people were tall with smooth, translucent skin that came in many colors. No two persons looked alike. Some having fins or barbs hanging from their bodies and others with tentacles. But it was not their appearance that was strange, but the way they stared at the small group.
As a precaution, Alex drove the RV to the edge of town, where the sand gave way to grass and the forest. Alex and Seiji headed out around their makeshift camp to make sure no one was around. Tenshi looked to Kat, "Are they sure this is a safe place? The people seem like they don't want us here."
The feline woman responded like she was deep in thought, "The water people have always been peaceful and fun loving kind. What could have happened...." A rustling behind them startled the two, but it was only Seiji and Alex. "Well?" Kat asked them.
"No one has been around here in a long time." The large male said.
"Which is good for when Tenshi's first full moon comes. Yet its odd that-"