Shadow and Light Book 01

However, situations change. They had a lot to talk about and if one of the Chimera saw something in her then she must be worth it, even though they still knew practically nothing about the most secretive tribe that until recently, they didn't know existed. While Philip wasn't willing to tell them any more than they knew without talking to his people, he was able to fill in some gaps about how he came to raise and alien.

"So you've always been here, without anyone ever finding out?" Diane asked

"Of course people found us out." Nancy said, "Unfortunately that usually ended up with us being hunted."

"Wolfen were nearly hunted to extinction just over a hundred years ago. My people stepped in and managed to arrange for the other tribes to aid in their escape." Philip said, "Unfortunately the loss of life was still severe."

"Today there are barely, 8000. All are in the U.S. but still..." Jeff said

"I take it this means that people like me aren't your most favourite people?" Diane asked

"No." Amy said

"At one point in history or another all the tribes have been hunted. People usually stayed clear of Centaurs and Satyrs until they a rouge Satyr started raiding farmlands." Jeff said

"That resulted in humans blaming all Centaurs and Satyrs in the regions until they were forced out into mountainous terrain. Without any substantial food or water, protection from the elements, they all died." Charles said

"I'm so sorry." Diane said

Everyone looked at her.

"What?" Diane asked

"You're the first person to do that in centuries." Philip said

"For any of the tribes." Jeff said, "And it's appreciated more than you'll probably ever know."

"I wonder how the kids are." Amy asked

"I bet they're already having the time of their lives." Charles said

"Probably just getting to know the school. I know I got lost for the first months." Jeff said

There was a ring from the bell above the door as it swung open and the Sheriff came in. He was slightly sweating, a fact that was noted by everyone in the room.

"Hey Sheriff, you okay?" Jeff asked

"Fine. I think I'm just coming down with a cold." Jim said

Then every lycanthrope in the room noticed his scent, even Philip whose Chimeran senses weren't as strong was able to pick up the change and they all looked at each other. All of a sudden as the Sheriff reached the counter, he collapsed to the ground unconscious. Everyone in the room ran over to him.

"Quick, let's get him into the back room." Jeff said. He and Philip picked up the Sheriff and carried him through the swing doors.

Max/Liz's Bedroom, Pride Room, Moon Peak School, 22:00

It was late at night and everyone was getting ready for bed. There was nothing planned, no orgies or get togethers. They just wanted to sleep tonight. Max and Liz were in their bedroom and each were taking off their clothes until they were both naked and climbing into bed.

Today had been exhausting and as they slipped under the smooth, soft and warm sheets they came together and held each other as they looked out the window over the vista before them.

"You know. I think I'm going to like it here." Max said

"Ditto." Liz said as she kissed him, "So long as you're nearby."

"Always." Max said

Soon the lovers rested their heads on the pillows and they fell asleep.

Back Room, Crashdown, Roswell, Same Time

Sheriff Valenti had been unconscious on the sofa in the back room with the others all around him. Each of them knew from his scent what had happened to their zoned out guest although none of them could figure out how it happened. The moon had long since risen and as such it's light forced the Sheriff's body into a change. Most of the man's clothes were shredded from the bulking muscle that had now formed.

Like his son, he had gone through several mutations, going back and forth between Wolfen and Rakas animan bodies until it eventually settled on Rakas. The Wolfen in him just wasn't strong enough compared to the amount of Rakas DNA that was floating around inside him.

"Gnnnnnnn..." Jim groaned as his fur covered claw hand

"Jim." Jeff said, "How are you?"

"This cold is a killer." Jim said as he sat up and opened his eyes, "What happened?"

Just then he caught his reflection in the mirror and jumped back. He had no idea it was himself he was seeing until he waved his hand. Then he realised what his hands looked like and stared at them for a few minutes before staring back to his reflection.

"We have something to tell you Jim." Jeff said, "Well, I guess we should say that your not human, well not completely human not that that make a difference right now. You're a lycanthrope. You see several thousand years ago..."

Jeff relayed the same story he had done to his daughter on the night of her first change so many months ago. He filled the Sheriff in on what he now was and the fact that he and his son were Narada, descended from lycanthropes thousands of years ago but ones that were never able to make the change. Jim just sat there.