Six months later
Mel's screamed as the baby kicks so hard this time around. It was time for her labor and it was giving her a tough time. Everyone has beautiful things to say about childbirth but no one mentioned the hardest part of it. It was dealing with her terribly.
Hers came with pains and agony. According to the palace fortune sayer, it was said that she has multiple powers in her body and they are taking control over childbirth which was why she was going through the pain. She thought they were supposed to help her but this was different, this was inflicting much more pain on her. She was starting to regret it, she was beginning to regret getting pregnant in the first place. If she had known that it will be so difficult for her she wouldn't have gotten pregnant, so she had thought to herself.
Raphael was beside her, he held her hand trying to ease some of her pain but it was as if he is inflicting much pain on her system. She withdrew her hand from his. She needs to be left alone, she felt frustrated and in pain.
She was the only one that understood her pain, no one did, so she thought
What she doesn't know was, Raphael felt it too. He felt each pain she was feeling but he tried hard to keep it to himself. He knew she was suffering badly and he wish he has a way of helping her out but the only way is for her to give birth to the child. If not. The pain will grow even worse.
"Please take the baby out !" She screamed so loud scaring the workers.
" I want this child out right this minute. Please help me take it out " she weeps in agony
"Please take it out !" She yelled so loud again
The doctors surrounded her. They did all they could. The child refused to come out even though it is his due date. She kick and hit but it was still the same.
They spend about an hour on her before they hear the cry of a baby. They all sigh in relief. A smile crossed her lips. Melissa was glad. The last thing she heard was the cries of the baby before she passed out.
***
They were all scared thinking she was dead. Her eyes were wide open as she passed out. There is something strange about the whole thing, starting from childbirth and then this. Melissa isn't alright, they all thought to themselves
Raphael was scared remembering the story which was one told by his grandfather. It's a story of the Luna that turned into the moon goddess. It was scary and history has it that same will happen years later. He feared this was the years later.
The reason this whole thing was getting to him was that, if one changed from a strong Luna to become a moon goddess then she needs to leave her family behind and wandered into thin air.
He can't leave without her. Never! This is not going to happen. He needs to look for a way to stop this rapture. He won't let this happen to her or anyone close to him. His eyes were bloodshot red
He needs to have a conversation with his uncle, Jonathan. He is the only one he could think of at the moment. She is his daughter after all and he should be aware of this at this instance.
He left the pack hospital and went to arrange to fetch his uncle. Because of how worried he was, he didn't even think of checking bin his son who was asleep. His thoughts were clouded.
He made a call and then his message was sent.
****
After a few hours of waiting, Melissa hasn't woken up yet. She was out of it. She doesn't know what was happening around her. Her eyes were wide open but her soul wasn't here with her. It was scary seeing her like this. The pack doctors surrounded her to see how they can help her. When they check her body temperature it was normal but there was something strange about the whole thing.
They couldn't find her pulse. They did all they could but nothing could be done. They settled for a witch, the same witch that has been the family friend was summoned into the pack. She came immediately when she was called.
Maria was worried when she was told what the issue was. She had no idea what was going on or what to say about the whole thing. In all her life she hasn't come across anything like this. This was beyond her. It shocks her to the core.
She was bent on finding the cure to this. They decided fork wait a few more minutes if she was going to wake up but nothing happened.
****
Alpha Jonathan came down the pack at the news of his daughter. He left all he was doing to come to see his child. He refused to inform his wife because she would be so worried and she is sick.
He came down to the hospital where he found spiritual beings surrounding her.
" let her go! What is wrong with you all? Don't you dare hurt my child !" He yelled when he saw a red light just a few meters away from her forehead. That light was dangerous. He was scared thinking they want to kill her or something
Raphael had to hold him still and explain all that is going on. His eyes were red, he couldn't hold his tears. His child has gone through a lot. She doesn't deserve this even during childbirth. It isn't fair on her, these are all he could think about. He was hurting deep inside. His mind and soul wanted to be in her position. She is too young for this.
" what sin has she committed to go through all this? I thought the suffering had ended but it keeps on piling up. This isn't fair to her. This isn't what I want for her " he wept bitterly
" I want my child to be alright. Please don't take her from me. " he strolls to her side. He held her cold hand and gave it a kiss " please be fine for me. I promise to always come to check up on you no matter what. You can't leave me, alone child. You can't "
Raphael was heartbreaking seeing his uncle like this " uncle ...
" no son, I have the right to be vulnerable. It's killing deep inside to see her like this. She is just my little angel and she is going through a lot " he exhaled " what can I do to take away her pain? I will do anything to take away her pains "
Maria had to interfere " nothing can be done Alpha, she is the healer of her sickness. She needs to fight this battle herself. The only help we can render is to pray that the moon goddess ....even though I'm not on good terms with her ... I pray she let her be and live her life like a normal werewolf "
" how do we achieve that ?" Raphael asked
" I need to go on a hunt for her. You all should give me a few minutes while I go and get back in time "  Maria said. She seems sure of what she was about to do. They decided to give her the honor of doubt. She won't disappoint them. That was the only wish she has at the moment. She doesn't want to disappoint them for all she promised. They've been so kind to her even though she was hated by a lot of werewolves around.
She excused herself and made her way to do as she promised. They all anticipate the best from her when she comes back
***
The room was empty a few minutes later. Raphael and Mel were the only ones in the room. He sat beside her in her bed. He stared at her wide eyes but her soul wasn't with her. He shook his head wishing there was something he could do to help out. He was annoyed their werewolf pull can't be of help either. Raphael let out a loud sigh, he didn't like the fact that she was the one in pain.
He had promised to protect her but right now he was helpless and it hurt him a lot.
" what can I do to bring you back to life ?" He asked her lifeless body. This situation reminds him of the time he also fell into a coma. Is this how she felt? He wondered to himself. He wept bitterly.
He held her hand once again and gave it a peck. He got up and kissed both her eyes. Something strange happened when he did that. He felt a spark. It was small but he felt it. He thought it was normal but to stop the doubt, he kissed her eyelid again and the same spark he felt a few minutes ago was felt again.
He was confused.