Werewolf Committee

"Everyone you may leave. Elina, please stay back."

I watched in amazement as everyone broke out into whispers. Various people openly stared at me and I overheard a few wondering who I even was. Soon enough, they hurried out of the gym. Some people gave me smiles on the way, while others glared and stomped away.

"He said Harry Potter right?" I asked Lily who was jumping up and down while holding onto my arm.

"Elina! Its you! They chose you! Oh God, your going to meet the high wolves!" She squealed as she pushed me towards where the principal and teachers stood.

I stumbled forward and caught my balance before turning my head around and sending Lily a glare. However she just gave me a huge smile and motioned for me to go forward.

"Ah, Ms Weitzel. I presume your bags will be ready for tonight?" the principal suddenly said, appearing in front of me.

"Wait, you mean Scotty from prank patrol isn't going to jump out from behind the curtains?" I said as I looked around for hidden cameras, while the principal chuckled but I was dead serious.

"No Ms Weitzel. You are indeed chosen. You have all the qualities the Werewolf Committee needs," he said placing a hand on my shoulder.

I looked down at the hand he placed on my shoulder and then back up at his face. I shrugged his hand off while side stepping away from him.

"But you say I'm so clumsy! Sure I get good grades, but the Werewolf Committee? Thats huge!" I said putting my hands up in the air to prove my point.

"You'll do great."

With that, my principal gave me one last smile, before turning his back on me.

I watched him walk away as I stood there with my hands limply down my sides.

"What happened? There were lots of hand gestures," Lily said grinning as she now stood in front of me.

"Well," I began, '-he didn't say Harry Potter. That's for sure," I said grimly.

jumping in joy and celebrating. However I didn't want to leave my current life behind. I

down the empty halls to the dorm we shared. Once we

asked as she watched me pack on my bed, lying on her stomach with her elbows propped up while

an eyebrow as I glanced up

you get to shift whenever you want," she asked curiously as she looked at me for

they must have a

It wasn't something we'd do on daily basis. The land wasn't much and after an incident a few decades ago, it wasn't allowed as much. Someone lost themselves to their wolf and were beyond dangerous. They had to be killed. It was like an old folk tale parents would tell to discipline or

done," I said looking around to see if I

didn't want to leave Lily

steal your cookie again?" She asked with

is the devil's descendant. That cookie cost me a dollar," I replied

waited a whole line to

Hawkins aside. Now, whats really wrong?" She asked as she got up and stood to stand

three hours away and-" I chocked out and stopped talking before a sob could make its way

you again, I promise! They'll let you visit," she said reassuringly as she leaned in and gave me a tight

said concealing my tears with a smile, walking to

"Goodbye!"

"Bye."

suitcase behind me as I made my way to the principal's office. I looked up at the tall wooden doors that greeted me when I arrived. I lifted my

she'll be there by tomorrow," said

be the perfect

to eavesdrop I knocked onto the wooden door

with that, the double doors swung open and

you're ready to leave?" he asked looking at

replied giving him a small smile in

the train then,"

behind him as he lead me out. We exited the building and walked out into the cool night air. There was a train stop right in front