Chapter 2: The Dream Walker
Megan's POV
Everything is dark. There's no pain here, no worry, nothing that would normally stress me out. I can't help but let out a long, content sigh. This is nice, but where am I?
Trying to stand up is harder than I thought it would be. I must be out in the woods—it feels like leaves and grass under me. But there's no moon or stars, and there aren't any clouds blocking them either. Maybe I'm indoors somewhere?
Standing up, I stretch my hands out in front of me, trying to feel for anything that can guide me or at least prevent me from walking into something. I want to call out to see if anyone else is around, but I don't want to be that girl from horror movies who calls out and gets the killer's attention.
I decide not to talk out loud and just think about how I got here and what I can remember. I remember walking through the woods, feeling like I was going crazy for hearing someone talk to me twice but never seeing anyone, smelling something really nasty, and then everything went dark.
I know I didn't get knocked out by walking into something, so someone had to have hit me. But I'm not hurting—nothing hurts. I should be freaking out, but I'm pretty calm.
"If you would just ask what's on your mind, maybe someone could give you some answers, you know?" a voice behind me speaks.
I quickly turn around, but with it being so dark, I can't see anything except two very bright blue eyes looking at me.
"Who are you?" I stutter out, starting to become scared. I don't like feeling fear again.
I can hear the voice snickering. Why would it laugh at me? That's not exactly nice. I want to lash out at this stranger, but I know starting a fight won't get me any answers.
"Okay, one—that's not cool! Whether you're here to kill me or befriend me, you don't have to laugh at me just because I asked who you are!" I whisper-yell at this person or whatever it is.
"I don't think it's time for me to tell you my name, Megan, but I know you want to know where you are and how you got here. We are in your mind—you're sleeping right now. I thought it would be safest for you if I came to you now instead of when you're awake. The last time I came to you while you were awake, you kind of freaked out a little," the voice laughs.
Well, at least I now know I wasn't losing my mind.
"Okay, I'm trying really hard not to freak out right now, so I'll just ask some questions. If you want to answer me, just do it. If not, then tell me no. Can we do that please?" I ask.
"I think I can do that. Not like I have anything else to do. I have some things to tell you first, if that's okay? Maybe it will answer some of your questions before you have to ask them."
I nod for her to start.
"First off, you're not normal, Megan. You're destined for greatness. Being in your mind, I've had the ability to access your memories, and other than saying I'm so sorry you've had to deal with so much in such a short time—I can tell you this: you won't be alone for much longer. Someone is coming, and they'll be there for you. They'll help you, and even though you'll try to push anyone who tries to help you away, they won't leave your side."
I start to feel slight happiness washing over me, knowing I'll have someone to help me or at least be beside me through whatever I go through. Maybe whoever it is will help me find a safe place and a home, maybe even help me find my mother.
"No, your hardship isn't over, but you won't be going through anything alone anymore. This 'friend' will be strong, someone to watch your back. So please listen to what I say and let this person in. Don't be too hard on them—they're not like the others you've had in your life before. This person will be like your mom, but strong."
I notice how she said "friend," and I'm a little worried about that. Plus, let's be honest—all this time we've been talking, I have yet to see this woman. I'm literally talking to a pair of eyes and nothing else. I'm starting to feel like I'm in some world like Alice in Wonderland.
I'm not even sure if I can trust this woman. What if she was the one who knocked me out? How do I know she's not working for Alpha Samuel? Maybe she's some kind of witch or something. I don't even know her name.
"Okay, I really don't know what to say about all this information. I mean, I'm glad if what you say is true about having someone in my life who will protect me and is strong, but how do I even know any of what you're saying is true? How do I know you're a friend and not someone trying to trick me? How do I know you're not working with the same person who's trying to get to me, even though I still don't know why!"
Huff. "Okay, I'll tell you my name and show myself to you, but it's not time for me to tell you anything else about myself. Is that clear?"
I nod and keep eye contact with her.
"My name is Angel."
Just then, I'm blinded by bright light. Taking a few seconds for my eyes to adjust, I look up and see this beautiful silver, almost white wolf standing at least six feet tall with crystal blue eyes right in front of me! Normally I would have probably run, but I feel an odd calm all over my entire body, like I just know she won't hurt me.
"You look like your name. You look like something from the heavens, like an angel," I tell her.
"Thank you. Now one more thing I need you to do. You have to do exactly what I tell you next. Do you think you can do that?"
I nod yes, and that's exactly when she yells at me:
WAKE UP!!!