Becoming a werewolf
Lola’s pov,
“You guys can’t really believe this bullshit?” Dante asked the rest.
Idalia looked at the screen dreamy, “I don’t know I always hoped that magic existed.”
Elias replied, “I don’t know if I believe it, but I am always in for an adventure, especially one where I get to travel and get a million dollars as a reward.”
“I do not believe it but what if it is true? Don’t you all think they are being a bit secretive? Like those incidents that indicate that these species still exist. What kind of incidents? Besides that, what happens when you get inserted with the DNA? Will you actually become a vampire or whatever?” Lola blurted out.
Elias stared at her, “You really don’t trust people, do you?”
Dante gave him a warning look, “She is just being smart. It is good to ask questions. Just ask them when she comes back, Lola. As for me, I do not believe it for one bit so I will say yes because sounds like an easy way to earn a million dollars. Just look for something that doesn’t exist and get some placebo injected.”
What if they insert something else like poison? Lola thought but then again how would that benefit the scientists? There probably was not some secret subplot because what would they have to gain from a poor orphan like her? So, either they were insane, and she would have earned a million dollars the easy way, or what they said was actually true.
Before she could say anything, else Feline came back into the room. “I hope you all made up your minds. This will be the only chance we offer. Is there someone who likes to leave?”
They all looked at each other but no one spoke up and said that they did not want to participate. Feline clapped her hands, “Lovely then let’s begin. Follow me.”
They all followed her out of the room into a hall with different colored doors. A bunch of employees approached them and led them all to a different door. “Wait, we are not doing the experiment together?” Lola asked.
“No, you all have separate journeys to take. You will see each other again in a year.”
Lola stared at the others, and she was surprised she actually felt sad to leave the others. She usually did not get attached to people but somehow, she felt connected to the three people she just met. They all exchanged a last glance before they got pushed into separate rooms.
It was a small room with just a chair and a tv. The employee helped her into the chair and started preparing some fluids. “What incidents were they talking about that indicated that these species still exist?” Lola asked.
The employee did not even look at her, “That is classified information.”
He pointed at the screen which showed a map, “So Lola. Your DNA had a unique resemblance to werewolf DNA. The DNA will give you the ability to transform into a werewolf. All we know about werewolves is that they used to live in packs and have a strict hierarchy inside these packs. Basically, Alpha and Luna are the highest, then beta and omega is the lowest. As far as we know they could transform whenever they want, and the status of the moon had no influence. They lived in rural areas far away from civilization, preferably forest areas. We suggest you start looking at the biggest forest right here; the Tongass forest. We will give you money and food for the journey. Lastly, you will get a silver ring that you need to wear. When we want to contact you, this ring will light up. When it does, make sure you find a private place and answer by just stating your name.”
He prepped the syringe and walked to her. Lola her head was spinning, and she wanted to ask so much more but he already stuck the syringe into her arm. She felt a little pinch and a cool liquid enter her arm. The employee put a bandage on, gave her the ring and her backpack.
“Everything you need is in there. When you walk out of the other door you will be outside. It can take a few hours before the serum works. Good luck.”
Lola stared at him with an open mouth and said annoyed, “Wait that’s it?”
He did not even listen anymore and just left the room, so Lola picked up the bag, put the ring on her finger, and walked through the other door. Lola stood still for a moment when she felt the sun shining on her face. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the warmth. She did not feel anything yet, but they said it could take a while. She waited outside for a while hoping she would see Elias, Idalia, or Dante. Unfortunately, she never did so she started to walk to the bus. Her first vehicle on the way to Tongass forest.
It took her a week to get to the forest, then she walked the tourist route for a week before she decided to go off the path. That had been 6 days ago. She was now lost, hungry and still she felt normal. Not even the tiniest sign of turning into a werewolf. She just had a hysterical outburst of laughter because she fell for the delusions of some lunatic organization. Instead of becoming a millionaire, she would die here all alone from starvation looking for something that did not exist.