My Secret, My Bully, My Mates by Miss L

She begins humming and then chanting under her breath. It’s a language I don’t understand, but the flame in the pit goes from a warm yellow orange to a deep green.

“Tonight, we initiate these two into our Elite Warrior brotherhood and sisterhood. To mark their devotion, we shall bestow upon them the symbol of the Royal Elite.” She begins humming again and the flames change to blue. As she continues to hum she places a long metal pole into the fire, this must be the branding iron.

“Are you willing to pledge your loyalty and power to the Elite Warriors, regardless of the consequences?” She asks. We both respond without hesitation. “Yes.”

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‘Yes.” We reply no breaking eye contact with each other.

The air in the room begins to thicken with the smoke from the candles and the fire pit, but also the tingling of whatever magic she is wielding.

“Will you uphold the integrity of the Alpha King and Luna Queen? “Yes.”

“Will you lay your life on the line to protect those who are weaker than you?”

“Yes.”

flames turn purple

hold the power to help the Royal Pack grow and thrive. Do you swear, on your life, to uphold that honor while you wear your

your right arm, inside of your wrist up.” We both

first, chanting low under her breath, gently holding the back of Mina’s

a sharp intake of breath, Mina doesn’t move or say anything. Her arm is visibly shaking from the pain, I’m sure, she feels and tears run

the flames a bright white. The witch reaches for vials of herbs sitting next to her and she begins chanting again, in more of a melody while she sprinkles little bits of things

not seeing me. She’s lost in her mind somewhere and it takes everything that have to not go to her and comfort her

first time we got to see the mission camp when I smelt her burning flesh. The panic fought to take over. I had to keep reminding

go through my own panic and be ready for her. I blink and nod. She grabs the branding

time the searing pain and the smell of burning flesh pull me into my memory, but I am still conscious enough to keep my body still, but the struggle is real. I

will benefit, but be wary of those who seek you out for favors. You still have trials in your future that must be navigated through.

same. No one speaks of their expenence or what is revealed to them through the process. Each must make their own journey without bias or influence. Remember that when you speak of

present. Mina and I are still kneeling in front of the fire pit, but it is cold and all the candles have been blown out. The room isn’t completely dark though. Small rays of light

like I got hit by a truck.” Mina mumbles like she just woke

days.” I blink like I’m trying to get sleep out of

both look down at our brands. It is a simple crescent moon shape with the opening facing towards our elbows. That is the only smilarity though.

for both of us.” I exclaim looking closer at the