Born To Rule

Sawtooth Packhouse Gunner’s office

Gunner: “Come in.”

Cole: “You asked to see me, alpha?”

Gunner: “Tell me everything you know about that night.”

Cole: “I swear I don't know anything. I was pretty distracted.”

Gunner: “With my daughter, correct?”

In Cole’s head: Help.

In Gunner’s head: Moron.

Gunner: “Just send me Hunter.”

Hunter: “Alpha?”

Gunner: “I'm aware that you and Accalia were never close but I need more information about that night. I'm confident in your allegiance to me…so spill.”

In Gunner’s head: This is taking too long. I need to go straight to the source.

Gunner’s Mindlink: “Son, meet me in my second study. We need to talk. (outside a tattoo place)”

Malik: “We’re here.”

Accalia: “Where are we?”

Malik: “You’ll see. Hey, Zenda!!”

Zenda: “What’s up Malik and…who's this pretty lady?”

Malik: “This is my mate and if you talk to her like that again and I'll kill you.”

Zenda: “Wow, I've never seen you like this before. You've got the love bug bad, my friend.”

In Accalia’s head: Did he just say…?

In Malik’s head: That bastard.

Malik: “Can we get on with my appointment now?”

Zenda: “Right this way.”

Accalia: “Appointment?”

Malik: “This is where I get my tattoos.”

Accalia: “I didn't realize that this place had a secret basement.”

Malik: “Humans can't come down here. This room is strictly for werewolves.”

Accalia: “Why?”

Malik: “Regular needles can't pierce our flesh and the ink used here will last in our skin unlike tattoo ink used on humans.”

Accalia: “I never knew that.”

Zenda: “Ready when you are.”

Malik: “Okay. Will you be okay?”

Accalia: “Mhm.”

Zenda: “Ready?”

Malik: “Ready.”

In Accalia’s head: Well this was new. I wasn't expecting to be sitting here watching Malik get tattooed but I'm not complaining. It was a nice view after all. (two hours later)

Malik: “Thanks again.”

Zenda: “Anytime. Hey, Accalia?! You're up next.”

Accalia: “Uh…(Accalia runs)”

Zenda: “I guess that's a no.”

Malik: “It appears so. I'll see you later. (Gunner’s study)”

Axel: “You wanted to see me, dad?”

Gunner: “Ah, Axel. Come here.”

Axel: “Mhm?”

Gunner: “Tell me everything you know about that night.”

Axel: “What night?”

Gunner: “The night Accalia attacked you and Elya.”

Axel: “I already told you. She drank too much liquor and became aggressive. I tried to confront her but she attacked me.”

Gunner: “And are you telling the truth?”

Axel: “I swear.”

Gunner: “Very well, you're free to go.”

Axel: “There’s…one thing. Her strength…I've never felt anything like it. (Duskfall Packhouse)”

Rose: “Accalia? Could I have a word?”

Accalia: “Sure.”

Rose: “You're not in trouble, dear. I actually came to give you something.”

Accalia: “For me?”

Rose: “We don't usually receive mail but today, this arrived for you.”

Accalia: “Who sent me a phone?!”

Rose: “I'll leave you kids to it.”

Malik: “What are you waiting for? Get rid of it.”

Accalia: “What?”

Malik “Come on, Accalia, use your brain. A phone has just turned up out of nowhere. It seems pretty suspicious to me. And how did they even know you live here?!”

Accalia: “Good point. Let's get rid of i…(phone rings)”

Malik: “Don't answer it.”

In Accalia’s head: I know it was stupid but I had to answer.

Accalia: “Hello?”

Malik: “Accalia!!”

Milena: “Accalia?!”

Accalia: “MILENA?!”

Milena: “It's really me.”

Accalia: “I can't tell you how amazing it feels to hear your voice again. How did you do this?”

Milena: “I'll answer every thing soon, I promise. Until then, I have some really exciting news.”

Accalia: “What is it?!”

Milena: “Dad knows everything about that night. He wants to see you right away.”

Accalia: “Are you serious?! When and where?!”

Milena: “Today. I'll send you the details. We're gonna be reunited again, I just know it.”

Accalia: “I'll be there. I love you.”

In Accalia’s head: Did that really just happen?

Accalia: “What's with that look?”

Malik: “I don't think you should go. Please, just…think about it.”

Accalia: “She's my best friend, I don't need to think about it.”

Malik: “At least let me go with you.”

Accalia: “I think it's best if I go alone. I haven't seen them in so long. Bringing you might complicate things. I'm gonna go get ready.”

In Malik’s head: What happened to being a team? (one hour later)

In Accalia’s head: A rush of guilt washed over me. I felt bad for leaving Malik behind but I couldn't risk angering Gunner. He finally found out the truth?! I needed to hear what he had to say. That must be the place up ahead. This must be the place.

Accalia: “Hello?! MILENA?!”

In Accalia’s head: What is this place?I feel like I'm lost in a maze. Where the hell is Milena?!

Unknown: “Hello, sweetheart. Nice of you to finally join us.”

Accalia: “Who are you?! Where’s Milena?!”

Unknown: “Big talk for such a little wolf. Maybe I should teach you some manners.”

In Accalia’s head: I need to get out of here.

Unknown: “You're not going anywhere!! (Accalia gets stabbed)”

In Accalia’s head: Malik.