His Blue Moon Princess
His Sunshine Baby Chapter 99

won't go on forever like that.

I decided I'd walk to the White Moon Clan's turf. I need some fresh air to clear my mind before I do this. Truth is, I'm not ecstatic about going back there, but some things need to be done and some need to be said. I managed to avoid them when I buried Reagan, but I After all, that pack adopted me, and raised me. There have been... a lot of mistakes, and trust was lost along the way, but they are still my people. At least, in my mind. I know I was officially banned for birthing a child from a different clan, but that was four years ago. Nora and Damian got rid of any frontiers. Now, I can walk into my former territory without anyone to stop me. I knew it wouldn't be a nice return, but I did not expect to feel so... sad.

I spent my whole childhood in those streets, and until know I hadn't realized how much I missed all of this. The familiar smells, the simple shops, the music coming out from some windows... Especially in the summer, the hispanic neighborhood has to be one of the most lively ones of Silver City. Some people seem to recognize me, surprised, and greet me with a bit of hesitation. Not everyone is a werewolf around here, it's a rather mixed area, almost fifty-fifty between humans and us. Hence, those who didn't know why I disappeared are surprised to see me back, and awkward.

After a while, the first wolves come to greet me. I was prepared to have to struggle a bit, maybe defend myself, but to my surprise they are... happy to see me.

Elena! Welcome back girl!!

Missed ya, Baby!

Guys, look, it's really Elena!

"Jace! Bianca! And..."

In a few minutes, not a few but a whole crowd of werewolves run to me! The ones that were probably on patrol right before are still in their wolf form, but they bicker to run to me, like a wave of furs around my knees. The ones who can all try to hug me, ruffle my hair or grab my hand. I don't even know who to look at anymore!

"Elena!"

I can barely recognize them before the Lewis twins jump at me. Bonnie and Ben have grown up so much! They are freaking adults now! I hug them back, chuckling. I missed the Lewis family so damn much!

After a few seconds of hugging them, I recognize the young man behind them.

"Moon Goddess... Micah?"

He smiles and hugs me. How did he get so big too!

"It was high time you came home, Elena..." He whispers with a smile.

I realize he's right. I was away for so long, and... The White Moon Clan is still a part of me, even if I tried hard to deny it and move on.

For a few minutes, I laugh and tear up a bit, catching up with my old friends, holding Micah's arm and walking with the little crowd to my godfather's house. Most people leave me before we reach it, making me promise to come by that pub or this place before I go back. I feel like this is going to take all day...

When I finally stop at the front door, I'm left with the twins and Micah. Their presence makes me feel a bit better, especially since Danny is busy at work and couldn't be there. I take a deep breath and knock.

To my surprise, someone opens almost immediately.

"Hey, beautiful."

"Levi? What are you doing here...?"

He hugs me quickly, and shrugs.

"Patrol duty, and Ben mind-linked me to say you were on your way here, so... How have you been? Your shoulder?"

I nod and show him.

"I'll have a nasty scar, but it's doing well, for a slow-healer."

"Good," he says with a smile. "But I'm still going to rip that damn witch appart for what she did to you."

"Alright," I laugh, "but you'll have to share."

"Elena?"

Behind him, Orpheus and Chris just appeared at the same moment. Chris is already smiling from ear to ear. My cousin runs to me, hugging me tight with his arm. "Hey, easy! Seriously, how much did you eat, Chris, you're strong as a bear!"

He laughs while letting me go. s**t, he grew up too, and he's clearly been working out!

"I didn't stop training just because you were gone! Actually, our training got even harsher since Isa took over. We almost missed you!"

"Haha, very funny..."

"He's telling the truth though," chuckles Orpheus. "Isabella is one tough trainer. Welcome back, Elena..."

I hug him too. Orpheus and I were never very close to begin with, but I don't think he's the type to be close to anyone. He's the typical workaholic introvert. "Is Clark...?"

Orpheus nods, pointing at the back of the house. I follow him, into the large living room.

To my own surprise, I start tearing up as soon as I spot him, sitting on the couch with a frown, reading some document. Hearing us walk in, he turns his head to us. "Orpheus, did you have the..."

He goes silent while noticing me in the middle of the little group. He stays mouth and eyes open for a few seconds, while I'm trying hard not to cry. I didn't think I would be thrown into such disarray once I saw Clark... But I can't stop it. I even try to look away for a second, and one of the boys rubs my back gently.

Without either of us saying a word, Clark stands up and walks up to me. I have no f*****g idea what to say now that I'm here, but before I can think of something, my godfather suddenly hugs me.

"Moon Goddess Mother... I'm so sorry, Baby..."

It's too much, I'm crying buckets already. Damn him. I missed my godfather more than I thought, and I can't help but hug him back. His huge arms are covering all of me, and I feel his hand gently caressing my hair, like a child.

"I'm so sorry Elena... I was wrong... This was all wrong..."

"Clark, it's... over now, so..."

"No, Elena."

He grabs my shoulders, looking at me with a very serious expression and red eyes.

"It was my fault. Entirely. I was... I'm your godfather. I should have protected you all the way, and I didn't. You did nothing wrong. I should have told them to f**k off, and never, ever agreed to your banishment. I know that, now."

I wipe my tears and take deep breaths. I don't need a nervous breakdown now, now's not the time for that.

He takes me by the hand and pulls me to sit next to him on the couch. The rest of our little group spread around in the room, sitting or staying up, but no one's willing to leave. My cousin, Orpheus and the Lewis siblings are all looking at us, waiting for what's next. "...It's good to see you back," whispers Clark.

"I know. I didn't think I'd be so happy to be back, to be honest. I guess I missed home more than I wanted to admit..."

Everyone around us chuckles.

"Stubborn as ever," says Chris with a sneer.

"As long as you're back, I'm happy. Forget all the banishment, we don't have any borders anyway, and..."

"Clark, you know it's not that simple."

My seriousness seems to pain him, but we have to set things straight. There are some things we won't be able to avoid.

"I'm no longer part of the White Moon, it's over."

"Elena..."

"No, listen. I'm saying this because I need you to know, and because now, it's okay. I'm fine with that."

"So you're with the... Blood Moon now?" Asks Levi.

I shake my head.

"No. I'm my own wolf. I'm fine with not belonging to any pack. I've never liked answering to anyone, anyway. Alpha or not, I'm better off being a rogue. It's better this way."

Maybe because I'm voicing it out for the first time, I'm more convinced than ever.

I'm my own wolf. Not a white moon daughter, not a Royal, not an Alpha. I'm just me, Elena Whitewood. Selena Blue Moon. I'm half human, and half-werewolf, and a warrior. I'm different from my cousin, different from my peers.

And that's okay. I don't need a Clan's backing, or a Royal's entitlement. I just need my family and my friends. I think I finally understand Reagan's feelings a bit better now, and that freedom she always cherished. She couldn't be tied down, she was a free wolf. I think I'm just like her.

For a while, I explain to Clark everything he may not have heard of already. From when I left the White Moon, to the attack, and the Dark Witch's threat. Levi and Daniel told him most of what he needed to know already, so I'm actually just filling in the blanks from my perspective. I stop to the point where I decided to get back with Nathaniel, so we could raise our daughter together.

"...I know it's not what you would have wanted, Clark, but it's the decision I've taken. It's better for her, too."

"No, it's fine Elena. I've lost all right to tell you what to do with your life, or you baby girl... I would just like to meet her someday, if you'll allow it."

"Of course," I say with a smile.

Actually, I've been dying to show Estelle the streets I grew up in. I never had the chance to know much about my mother, so I want to do that with her, so she knows where I come from, and why our family is like it is now.

"Clark... I wanted to discuss about the Dark Witch, too. I want you to cooperate with the Blood Moon Clan. Unconditionally."

He sighs.

"To be honest, we won't have much choice... But it won't be easy, Elena. A lot of our people still don't think well of that Clan. We lost too many people back then, in getting involved with them four and a half years ago. If anything bigger than that is coming, I want to do anything I can to protect our Clan, everyone. We've been watching the North for a while already, we will move first if anything happens. I just don't like to think we will be in the front lines, but..." "We don't know that for sure," says Levi. "It might come from the east..."

"Our Clan will stand at the border no matter what," replies Clark with a dark expression. "We have always been. Everyone is preparing for what's coming, so... But even if I agree to it, Elena, it won't be easy to convince everyone. They haven't forgotten how the Blood Moon Clan killed Diego. He was a... a criminal, but your mate had no right to kill him like a dog."

I take a deep breath.

"...Nathaniel didn't kill Diego."

"What?"

"When I asked him, he says he couldn't answer. I know he wouldn't lie to me, so it wasn't him, but that means he probably couldn't tell me the truth either."

"Why would he..."

"Clark, I need to see Iris," I declare.

A silence follows my words, all of them doubtings their own ears.

"What the heck? Elena, NO!" Yells Chris.

I ignore him to address Clark.

"Clark, Iris knows the answer to what truly happened. She probably didn't say it on purpose. My cousin might be a mythic b***h, but I have to admit, she's a freaking mastermind when it comes down to manipulating people." "Elena, if it's really the Blood Moon Clan who did it, it could make things worse..."

"Even so, I don't think they would have done this without a reason. I want to know what exactly happened, how Diego died. Moreover, I'm sure that Iris can help us convince everyone to rally the Blood Moon completely." "Elena, it's the shittiest idea ever", growls Chris. "My sister's been locked up for four years. You think she's going to be happy to see you? No way she'll agree to help you!"

I chuckle.

"You know Chris, one thing about being locked up is that by now, she might be craving some fresh air."

He shakes his head, unhappy. I can see they are all in disbelief, or seriously wondering if I've gone mad about getting my worst enemy out of prison.

Truth is, I'm not as sure as I want to sound, but at the moment, I'm more concerned about changing opinions in the White Moon Clan. I know a lot of people missed me, and are happy to see me back, but a lot of them won't trust me either. Even if Nora and Damian did most of the job by erasing the borders, I know the White Moon Clan still isn't ready to fully cooperate. Both times we did, we lost people, like Eric. We will probably lose a lot more by now, unless we unite as one with the Blood Moon Clan.

Not as several packs gathered, but as one, large pack. One pack of wolves, ready to defend one City. It's a crazy idea, but it's our only shot, I realize that now. Especially since it will be the only defense between my child, my nephews and that Dark Witch and her army of vampires.

"You want to ask Iris her help to convince the White Moon to... fusion with the Blood Moon?" Repeats Levi, when I tell him my full idea on the way there.

"It's already starting, Levi. The Sapphire Moon and The Blood Moon are unified through Nora. Smaller Clans will follow unconditionally. The only big Clan that has always worked alone is the White Moon. It became worse after I left, wasn't it?"

"Because our people thought you had been driven away by Black! And they killed one of our own, Elena. Even if it was Diego, it was..."

"I know. But I feel like there's something that still can be done about that."

"... The situation is already that complicated, and you have to ask your psychopath cousin? Of all people?"

I sigh. Yeah, I have to...