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Rated: PG-13 some strong lanuage

Author: Erosfan222 aka Sean

Synopsis: Max is not your normal 14 year old kid, he has unexplainable powers that leads him into danger all the time. Read this series to find out the struggles of Max in his adventure full of powers, supernatural creatures, and mystery!

Chapter 1: The New Girl

I waited at the bus stop on the frigid October Morning. A large black crow sat upon the tree I was looking at. The sound of the bus must have frightened it because it flew away when it arrived. I walked up the steps and walked to the back of the bus and sat in my seat, alone as always. All the other kids were talking about whatever normal 14 year olds talk about while I was in the back of the bus reading my book. The most popular kid in my school, Dennis was talking about his party tonight. But only the 'popular' people were invited, no losers like me allowed. Dennis was one of those stuck up popular boys who got all the girls. We use to be friends for a long time but as soon as he got popular he couldn't be seen around me. Ever since then Dennis was determined to make my life miserable. We then arrived at school; I was the last one getting off the bus as always.

"Hey Max!" a voice called behind me. I turned around to see my best friend Gary standing there. Gary always wore Abercrombie and Fitch and I have to admit he always looked very nice. Of course me always wearing a hoodie never really could match up to Gary's outfits. Gary was very popular in school, but he stays faithful to his true friends, unlike that lowlife Dennis. I asked Gary if he was going to Dennis' party. He looked at me funny and said he didn't even know Dennis was having a party. We then got to our lockers and Dennis came up behind us.

"You guys talking about me?" he asked jokingly

"Yup," I responded in a serious tone. I could see Gary wanting to laugh but he didn't. Dennis flashed me a dirty look and then looked at Gary.

"So Gary you coming to me party tonight?" he asked.

"No sorry, I'm hanging out with Max tonight," he responded.

"We are?" I looked at Gary, confused.He gave me the "shut I'm handling this" look and then Dennis walked away angrily. We then walked to homeroom. Me and Gary were studying for a math test we were going to have when suddenly the class grew quiet. A girl walked in that nobody had seen before, She had long black hair, blue greyish eyes, and she was dressed very nicely. She sat down at the table across from ours.

"Who's that?' I whispered to Gary.

"The new girl in town, you didn't hear about her?" he said. I zoned out; she was staring at me and I at her. There was something about her that I never sensed before. Then Gary punched me lightly in the arm.

"You okay dude?" he asked.

"Yeah sorry," I replied. I started to say something to him but the bell rang and we had to head the class. The girl across from us was gone, but I couldn't worry about that, I had to get to class.

Chapter 2: Trouble

"Could you slow down Speed Racer?" I said to Gary sarcastically.

"Ha ha you're so funny, but we're gonna be late again so you better hurry yourself up too," he replied. We basically ran into class as the bell rang, Mr. Conley gave us that look and we just sat down. Mr. Conley rose from his desk and walked to the front of the room.

"We have a new student in class, everyone please welcome Katrina!" He pointed toward the new girl at the front desk. I didn't get a good look at her this time because me and Gary sat in the back. Mr. Conley handed out a two page packet that would be graded. I was working when all of a sudden something hit my head, I looked up and saw Dennis giggling and a pencil on the floor next to me. I picked it up and whammed it at Dennis' head. I could now see Gary snickering as Dennis rubbed his head. Dennis had a devious look in his eyes.

"Ouch! Why did you throw a pencil at me Max?" he shouted

"Max Wattson to the principal's office immediately!" Mr. Conley commanded.

"Thats not fair Mr. Conley, Dennis threw the pencil first!" Gary remarked.

"Well Gary you can join your friend now, both of you down to the principal's office, now!" Mr. Conley said, aggravated.

"Whatever!" I said as Gary and I walked out, I flashed the middle finger at Mr. Conley and slammed the door.

Chapter 3: The Secret Escape

I looked at Gary, he was looking at the feet as they stepped one after another.

"You alright?" I asked.

"Yea, I'm Fine," Gary was biting his bottom lip. I felt bad, he always gets in trouble defending me. But if that twit Dennis would leave me alone, Gary wouldn't have too.

"Wanna just get out of here?" I asked Gary.

"Why not, my parents are not home, we can go there." He started smiling. Our homeroom teacher never look attendance so sneaking out wasn't hard. We went to the janitor's office, he wasn't there. We went and snuck out his door to the back of the school. We then cut through the woods to Gary's house. We had never been caught before. We entered Gary's house and he offered me some lemonade.

"Your house always has a very positive energy," I said to Gary looking around.

"Don't start with that stuff, you know it gives me the creeps," Gary replied. I could sense things and see things other people can't. I see people and things who are not alive and I can tell how people feel without them telling me. For as long as I could remember it was like that. Gary is the only one who knows, and of course throughout all my craziness, he still remains my friend. To be honest I would rather have one good friend rather than a hundred fake friends.

Chapter 4: See You Soon

I heard the extremely loud school bell ring, which meant school must have been over. Gary was sitting next to me and we were watching some show on TV. I looked over at him, he was too focused on the show. He stretched his arms out and looked at me. I looked over at him and smiled and said, "I should go before my mom freaks out."

"Want me to walk with you?" he replied quickly. "I do not trust Dennis and his idiot friends!"

"I'll be fine," I looked up and frowned at him. He always worried about me, just like my dad was. My dad died two years back. He went out for work and never came back. They never found his body or his car. I know my dad wouldn't leave us, he cared too much. Gary has really always been there ever since my dad died. It may sound weird but being with Gary comforts me, I felt safe. I walked out of Gary's house and headed towards the path in the woods. My head was down and then I suddenly bumped into something.

"Oh, sorry," a voice said softly. I looked up, it was Katrina!

"Oh, it's okay, it was my fault." I smiled at her. Her long black hair blew in the wind. She did a slight frown at me.

"You have a gift, am I right?" She looked at me questioning.

"Um, what do you..." She cut me off.

"You read emotions and see things others don't." She was staring right into my eyes, she could tell I was scared and confused.

"Um, it was nice talking to you but I gotta go." I walked away very quickly.

"See you soon, Maxwell, very soon..." She replied as I walked away. My only concern now was getting the hell out of these woods. And as soon as I got home I was calling Gary.

Chapter 5: Rude Awakening

I got home still shaken by the experience with Katrina. I went ran up the stairs like a jet plane but was stopped by my mom's boyfriend Hunter. He was a tall man, about six foot two, brown hair, five o'clock shadow and was always happy and cheerful. He pissed me off for some reason; nobody was that happy and cheerful all time.

"Wow, slow down there bud!" He remarked with a big smile on his face.

"Don't call me bud," I stared at him for a moment and continued up the steps. As I ripped off my hoodie, I saw a picture of me and my dad. He had black hair, fit, about the same height as me. He also had these green eyes that were light brown around the pupil, I have the same eyes, which I'm very proud of. I picked up the picture with its old gaudy frame and stared at it for a moment. I put it down next to the titanium fragment my father brought me from his work. He was one of those scientist who worked with elements and stuff similar to that. I laid down on my bed and eventually faded away into a slumber.

I was awaken suddenly by the sound of sirens. I could see red and blue flashing lights from outside my blinds; I looked out and saw tons of police vehicles. I ran down the steps and looked at my kitchen table, nobody was there but there were two glasses of red wine that were left unattended. I ran to the door; Gary was walking up the lawn to my mom and Dominic. I ran out the door, I forget to text Gary when I got home. When he saw or heard the police and ambulances he must have been worried.

"Max! You're okay!" Gary said with joy in his voice.

"Yea, I'm fine, anyway what the hell is going on here?" They all shook their heads. Since nobody knew I guess I had to find out myself. I walked down the street a bit and found the house the law officials were all going to. It was Dennis' house. Dennis was being questioned by police and people were coming to pick up their children. I overheard an officer saying, "There's no way a dog could have done this..It's just impossible!" I was sensing so many emotions at once, grief, anguish, anger, confusion. Something awful happened at Dennis' party, I was standing across the street from the house when I heard a noise come from the abandoned house behind me.

My curiousity got the best of me, I snuck into the backyard of the abandoned house. As I began to open the gate I gazed at the full moon. No wonder all this craziness. It was really dark, the only light was coming from the moon. I looked around though, nothing suspicious. Not until I heard a light growl. I was thinking to myself "Max, you need to get the hell out of here!" I looked to the gate but it was too late, a large dog stood by the gate. This dog was huge, it was dark and I couldn't see what kind of breed it was, but its was not happy to see me. The dog approached me and I looked for another way to escape, but when I turned two other dogs were behind me, when I got a good look at them it finally hit me. These were not dogs, they were wolves, big pissed off wolves. All I could do was scream but right after I did, one jumped on my back and I blacked out.

Chapter 6: The Awakening

I woke up too an empty white room, I was lying on a big white hospital bed. Alarms starting going off all the sudden, "Motherfu..." I went to say, when a women walked in.

"You're awake Mr. Boucher!" She said in her kind uppity voice. She was medium height, about five foot five, blonde hair, pretty.

"Where am I? what happened?" I asked, I had no idea. The last thing I remembered was going into the backyard of the old abandoned house across from Dennis' home.

"Well, nobody is for sure Mr. Boucher, We are thinking a wild dog attack," She continued on in a serious tone. "You have some scratches on your back, we stitched them up, you'll be fine. You just need lots of rest and your parents and friend and outside. Shall I invite them in?" Dazed and confused, I just shook my head. I would usually say that fool is not my dad but I was too shocked to even talk. Before I knew it my mom, Gary, and Dominic walked in.

"Thank God you're okay, you had us worried sick!" My mom bolted out with tears rushing down her face. Everything was coming back to me now. And I know for damn sure I wasn't attacked by a dog. No dog is that big and looks exactly like a wolf, unless it was a husky on steroids.

"Wo..wo..wolf" I was trying to say stuttering. I could talk fine, I just was shaken by all of this.

"What are you talking about Max?" Gary was looking at me confused. I finally had enough in me to put out a whole sentence.

"It wasn't a dog, it was three wolves, I swear!" I said anxiously. Everyone was staring at me like I had three heads.

"Max...there are no wolves in New Jersey. You're just confused maybe you should rest," Gary said trying to get me to lay down.

"I'm not confused, I swear Gary they were wolves. I have never seen three dogs like that." I could tell Gary wanted to believe me. The nurse motioned Gary, my mom and Dominic out. They didn't come back in that night. I dreamt about the attack, I woke up right as the one jumped on my back. Gary was in the room when I woke up with the news on.

"Last night in the small town of Oak Town, two young students were attacked, one being fatal. It is suspected the attacks were done by dogs..." The news reporter's voice faded out. One fatal, but who? I looked at Gary and he rushed over.

"One fatal?" I asked questionably.

"Christina Larking, you know, one of the Larking sisters." I was shocked, The Larkings were a strange bunch. They were into witchcraft. The two other sisters Jennifer and Danielle were both older than Christina. They were into gothic stuff and they all dressed similar, usually in black matching their raven black hair.

"Poor Christina," I remarked. She didn't deserve it. She didn't anybody at all, she kept to herself just like her sisters. I felt bad for the sisters, even though they didn't talk I could tell they were very close.

"I know right?" Gary replied. "Good news though you're gonna be outta here if your test come clear!"

"Yay..." I replied sarcastically. I didn't want to leave. I'd probably be attacked by news reporters if I did. But whatever happens, happens. A few hours past, some nurses checked my stitches and I eventually got my test results back. I was tested for rabies and other wild animal diseases. Everything came back negative and I was able to leave. My mom packed up the few things I had and we left thanking the nurses and doctors.

As we walked outside, no news reporters emerged. We got a peaceful walk to out car. My mom asked Gary if he needed a ride home but Gary was gonna stay at our house tonight, he knew I wanted company. It was fine he was staying thought, it was Saturday after all. Plus Gary's parents traveled a lot so he is usually home alone.

We pulled up to the house and I was in for a pleasant surprise. There waiting for me was Katrina. My mom and Dominic were confused at the girl with the black hair with white highlights. She was wearing a grey ruffled skirt and shirt with some black mixed in it. Strange outfit for the cold mid October, but she looked nice. I got out of the car slowly remembering my stitches and walked toward her.

"Hi Katrina!" I said happily to her. I watched as my mom, Gary, and Dominic all walked in the house. I don't need them embarrassing me.

"Hi Max, you doing better? I heard what happened, I got over as soon as I could." She had a concerned look on her face. I didn't realize before how pretty she was. I guess you don't realize if someone is pretty if the scare the hell out of you in the woods.

"Yes, a little sore but that's about it. Thank you for asking." She went to continue but I interrupted. "Hey how long have you been waiting? And how did you find your way to my house?" I asked questionably.

"Oh I've been here a while, and a person's personality matches where they live." She grinned at me after she said that. She frightened me, but in a good way if that makes sense. She handed me a piece of paper, waved, and walked off. "Okay..." I thought to myself. I walked up to the door of my house and entered. Everyone acted like they weren't staring out the window the whole time, I knew they were.

Chapter 7: Let It Remain A Mystery

I always felt dazed after talking to Katrina, I had no idea why. I lead Gary up too my room and I laid down. I took the piece of paper Katrina handed me out of my pocket. I wondered what it could be, her number maybe. I opened it and it said in small handwriting, I know about your powers - ''Katrina. ''This girl really knew how to fuck with me. Gary was texting on his cell phone, he looked up when he saw me looking at him.

"You alright?" He asked with a big smile on his face. Gary was the concerned type, he really cared about his friends. I shook my head yes and looked back at the note. "Do you really think wolves attacked you? Are you sure it wasn't just a bunch of husky dogs?"

"I'm sure," I answered. I didn't realize I must have answered coldly because Gary's face wrinkled. I wondered when these pain killers were going to to start working. But the heaviest thing on my mind was this note. What does she mean she knows about my powers, I barely even understand my powers. "C'mon," I said to Gary as I got up slowly.

"Huh?" He stared questionably.

"We have to look for Katrina, I'm not going to let this remain a mystery." I grabbed the paper and suddenly something popped in my head. I saw somebody walking in the woods and being ambushed. I came to my senses and dropped the paper. I knew I had to go to that woods.

I started down the stairs and my mom and Dominic were in the kitchen."Where are you going?" Asked Dominic with a cheesy smile.

"Be back in an hour!" I yelled running out the door, Gary following. I ran towards the woods and Gary was trying to keep up. My back was aching but I didn't care, I didn't want Katrina hurt. We eventually got to the entrance and I finally slowed down.

"You have to tell me what going on!" Gary demanded.

"Just shut up and follow me, keep your guard up," I was speaking in a serious tone, Gary did shut up. We were walking for about five minutes when I caught a glimpse of somebody. It was a teenage boy, about the same height as me, jet black hair. I knew who it was as soon as he turned.

"Dennis?" I yelled, the person was about ten yards away.

"Max!" he went to walk towards us but was jumped by somebody. Me and Gary ran over to help. We didn't have too. The mystery person laid off and turned out it was Katrina.

"What the hell are you doing you crazy.." I cut Dennis off.

"Katrina, what are you doing?" I asked with concern in my voice.

"Oh, of course, be kind to the animal who attacked me!" Dennis was furious.

"You should be talking wolf!" I never heard her yell. Even her yell was calming.

"You...you.." Dennis was stuttering now, "How did you know?"

"Never mind that, you need to tell him" She pointed to me. I looked at Katrina, she was angered. I looked at Dennis, he was startled. Then I looked at Gary who was just as confused as I am.

"Max, we need to talk..." Dennis was ashamed for once. "See those dogs that attacked you, they were not dogs." I was right, I knew they weren't dogs. But still I had no idea what Dennis was trying to tell me. Instead of making a sarcastic remark, I shook my head and let him continue. " They were um...wolves...werewolves."

"Excuse me?" Gary said before I could. I looked from Dennis to Gary, and from Gary to Dennis again.

"Will you let me finish Blondie?" Dennis was annoyed at Gary, but had sympathy in his voice when he continued to talk to me. "See why Katrina wanted me to tell you is that you might become a werewolf when the full moon rises tonight." I suddenly felt like I was in one of those supernatural dramas. Werewolves are real, I am going to become one, all we need now is vampires. I was stunned and just nodded my head stupidly. "See sunset is soon and I have to be with you when it happens. I am a werewolf too, as Katrina pointed out." I had to grip onto a nearby tree, I thought I was going to faint. I felt like I was tackled in a football game by some huge guy who is a foot taller than me. My whole life is changing before my eyes.

Chapter 8: the Shocking Twist

All four of us were sitting in a relaxing spot in the woods. I was uneasy gripping onto the edge of the bench. Was I really going to become a werewolf? I learned a lot about them in a short time. First that werewolves can change anytime, but are forced to change on full moons, which is about twice a month. Second, werewolves did not turn into freaky human wolf humanoids. They simply turned into wolves, however they are a little bigger than regular wolves. Which would makes sense, I just got scratched by one of them and it left a pretty big gash. Third was that werewolves are sensitive to silver in human form and wolf form. If shot with it, it can extremely weaken you. Also werewolves are a lot stronger than humans in both human and animal form.

"Is there any chance it wasn't a werewolf that scratched me?" I asked choked up.

"No, it definitely was a were, I can still smell them on you," Dennis said. Seems that weres have very good senses too.

The sky was getting dark and the sun started going down. Gary was patting back, he didn't know what to say, nobody did. Everyone was just looking down at the forest ground. Dennis started flinching due to the sun going down. It was close to his change, and my first one. I still couldn't believe it, but it was happening.

Before I knew it the sun was down and Dennis was in pain, but I was fine. Maybe it was a first time thing. Dennis started howling which shocked everyone except Katrina, she was just staring at him, giggling. It was dark and the moon was out. Dennis began to change. Me and Gary were scared out of our wits watching Dennis scream and howl. Katrina was still giggling over Dennis' pain. Dennis then did something that shocked me. He got on all fours and all before my eyes he transformed into a wolf, he was a large black wolf. He looked at me, sniffed, and ran away into the woods.

"What...what about me?" I said confused and shocked of what just happened.

"Just as I suspected," Katrina looking at the sky with her arms folded. "I knew you weren't going to change. There is already something about you that I myself have never encountered before. You can hide it all you want Maxwell, but you know it too!" She was grinning at me. I looked at Gary who was still still unable to move, I smacked him and he came back to his senses. I looked back at Katrina.

"What do you mean?" I was angered now. "I'm sick of your act, just say whatever you have to say!" I yelled. Everyone was shocked, I didn't yell much.

"I'm just saying, if you were fully human, you would be a wolf now. You're definitely not a psychic or a witch either because they would have changed also. And I have never met a psychic or witch with that strong and natural power you possess." About time she said something I could understand. I tried to talk but I had nothing to say, even though there was a million questions in my head. All I could do was swallow and say.

"Thank you Katrina but we will be going now." I tugged on Gary and we walked down the now dark path. As we walked I wondered, what else is in the world? Maybe all mythical creatures we were taught are not really are real. I felt like I was just hit by a car. Even though I was not going to become a werewolf, now Dennis knows I know. And I'm sure those weres that attacked me are going to find out I didn't change. I have a bizarre girl who tell me I'm not human. Maybe my life is going to change forever.