Anya POV:

      When I saw her, I began to cry. I saw what they had done to her. I turned into a human and ran towards her, tears burning my eyes, trailing down my face. She had chains around all four of her legs, and a large chain around her neck. Her beautiful chestnut brown fur was dulled by the cold metal of the chains.

      When she saw me rushing at her, her two almond-shaped eyes lit up. When I reached her, I touched all four of the chains, freezing them and stomping down on the frozen, brittle links. After that I, very carefully, pulled the chain on her neck two different directions, causing the metal to snap. Then I wrapped my arms around her, not wanting to let go. I felt her shifting, and I opened my eyes to see the beautiful eyes of my favourite wood elf.

      "Hey, Blue Moon, didya miss me?" Her beautiful bell-like voice rang through the silence.

      "I missed hearing that silly nickname, Brilaya," I replied, getting to my feet and helping her do the same. I had to look down to see the brunette since she was only 4,8" and I was 6,5". Brilaya then looked up.

      "Whoa, I forgot how tall you are..." She said, making an adorable, bewildered expression. I smiled and pecked her on the nose. She gave me an annoyed huff and pouted.

      "Well, my mother is a High Elf, and they're usually tall, and my father is a werewolf and they're usually tall," I explained, a smirk forming on my face. "There's also the fact that you're just short."

      "H-hey!" Bri shouted, blushing.

      "Heh... cmon, I want you to meet some new friends of mine." So I took her hand and began to lead her to Ginger and Jackson. Since their camp wasn't far away, it was easy to find. They were waking up, too. What luck.

      Ginger POV:

      I had woken up a few minutes ago to soft chuckling. I didn't open my eyes, but I knew that Jackson and I were cuddling. In fact, instead of pushing away, I snuggled closer to his warmth. I don't know why, and I honestly didn't care. To be honest, it felt, right. Like I'm doing the right thing. Maybe I should give Jackson a chance.

      "Heya, cutie. I know you're awake." The softness of Jackson's voice finalised my choice. I WILL give Jackson a chance.

      "*Yawn* Good morning, Jackson." I said, detaching from him and rubbing my eyes, sleepily.

      "Morning, how'd ya sleep?"

      "Good, you?"

      "That was the best sleep I've had in a while, actually. I think we'll have to sleep like that again." He winked at me, and I felt heat crawl up my face. "Awww... You're cute when you're flustered."

      "Sh-Shut up..." I said, pressing my hands to my face. Suddenly, I felt his arm wrap around my waist and pull me back to our first position."J-J-J-Jackson?" I stuttered, my face as red as my hair.

      "Yes?"

      "Why were you mean to me, before?"

      "I... I don't know honestly, I guess I- wait, who's that?"

     "Huh?" I turned around to see Anya coming out of the woods with a girl I've never seen before. She had crystal blue eyes and auburn brown hair. But the most stunning feature were her ears. They were pointed at the tips. What?

      "Hey, guys!" Anya shouted, leading the strange elf our way. "I want you to meet my girlfriend!" My jaw dropped. Girlfriend? When they got to us, I got a better look at the girl. She was short, but also deathly thin. I looked at Anya, and she seemed to notice the same thing. Her brow was scrunched in worry.

      "Hi. My name is Brilaya." The elf said, her voice ringing like a bell.

      "Hello. I'm Jackson, and this is Madalene, but we all call her Ginger."

      "Well, it's nice to meet you two." Brilaya replied.

      "So, how long have you known Anya?" I asked, curious.

      "We grew up together." Anya said. "We should probably get going, we have to find the others."

     "Alright." Brilaya, Jackson and I said simultaneously. We all exchanged looks before laughing our butts off. After a few minutes of laughing, we were on our way to find the others. After all, Aubrey, Logan and James wouldn't be able to make it in this world alone, even with Aiden there. IF Aiden's with them, that is. They may have bullied me in the past, but I hope that they can change. I believe that anyone can change, really, if they try.