The Twin Moons

The night enveloped the small town of Clairvallon in a veil of thick darkness, its quiet streets and silent houses creating an almost unreal atmosphere.Éléa and Léonie, inseparable eighteen-year-old twins, lived on the edge of this quiet town, in a wooden house nestled in the heart of the forest. Their home, full of memories of their lost parents, was both a refuge and a mystery, harboring secrets they never really understood.

That evening, an unusual tension hung in the air. The moon, round and full, bathed the forest in silvery light, creating dancing shadows on the ground. The twins, with jet-black hair and piercing eyes, had gone out for their usual evening walk, drawn by an invisible force.Éléa , the eldest by a few minutes, was more impulsive and intrepid, while Léonie, more thoughtful and sensitive, felt every vibration of nature around her. Together, they formed a harmonious duo, complementary in their strengths and weaknesses.

The usually peaceful forest seemed different that evening. The usual sounds of nocturnal animals were strangely absent, replaced by an oppressive silence.Éléa walked in front, her steps quick and determined, while Léonie trailed a little behind, her senses on alert.

“ Éléa , don’t you think it’s strange tonight? », whispered Léonie, her voice betraying a hint of worry.

Éléa stopped and turned towards her sister. “Maybe just the effect of the full moon,” she replied, shrugging her shoulders, but she too felt something unusual. A shiver ran down her spine, a sensation she had never felt before.

As they continued walking, a sudden crack was heard behind them. The twins turned around abruptly, their hearts pounding. A massive figure emerged from the shadows, a gigantic wolf with eyes glowing with a reddish glow, stood there, observing them. Instinctively, Éléa placed herself in front of Léonie, ready to protect her. But before she could react, the wolf pounced.

What happened next defied all logic. A supernatural force bursts from the twins.Éléa felt intense heat coursing through her body, and her muscles tensed like never before. Léonie, for her part, felt a wave of cold, concentrated energy spread through her, awakening instincts she didn't know she possessed. With a synchronized gesture, they pushed the attacker back with a power they did not understand.

The wolf backed away, growling in frustration. But before he could attack again, another figure appeared, human this time, and with one fluid movement, neutralized the wolf with disconcerting precision. The stranger turned to the twins, his piercing green eyes glowing with intensity. “You are not safe here. Come with me, quickly! »

Éléa , still in shock from their discovery, hesitated. " Who are you ? Why should we trust you? »

“My name is Adrien,” the man replied, his features hard but not threatening. “I’m here to protect you. You must learn who you really are. »

The twins exchanged a look. Their instincts told them to trust this man, despite the troubling circumstances. They nodded and followed Adrien through the forest, to a clearing where a small wooden cabin stood. Inside, a comforting warmth greeted them, contrasting with the icy night air.

Adrien made them sit near the fire. “You need to know that you are special. You are Lycans , legendary beings with powers beyond imaginable. This wolf you faced was only the beginning. Others will come, and you must be ready. »

Éléa frowned. “ Lycans? You mean like werewolves ? »

Adrien nodded. “Yes, but more powerful. You possess unique abilities. What you felt tonight was the awakening of your powers. »

Léonie, trembling, asked: “Why us? Why now? »

“Because you are descendants of an ancient and powerful lineage,” Adrien explained. “Your parents disappeared trying to protect you. Now it's up to you to take over. »

The twins remained silent, processing this revelation. Their parents, who died years ago in a mysterious accident, were linked to this hidden world. The truth was beginning to unfold, but with it, new questions emerged.

Adrien stood up. “It’s late. You must rest. Tomorrow we will start your training. You must learn to control your powers, defend yourself, and discover the truth about your heritage. »

Éléa and Léonie, still in shock, nodded. They headed to a room at the back of the cabin, where two beds awaited them. In silence, they lay down, too restless to sleep, but too exhausted to continue talking. The night of the revelations had just turned their world upside down. Tomorrow, they would begin a new chapter in their lives, filled with mysteries and dangers. But for now, they just had to prepare for the unknown.

The branches of the trees cracked under their hasty steps while Éléa and Léonie followed Adrien through the dark forest. The silver light of the moon filtering through the leaves cast eerie shadows on the ground, adding a mystical atmosphere to their escape. Their minds were still swirling with the supernatural events of the evening, but they did not have the luxury of dwelling on their questions.

Adrien, confidently guiding the twins, was an imposing figure even in his human form. His movements were fluid, almost feline, and he moved forward with palpable determination.Éléa and Léonie tried to keep up the rhythm, their breathing heavy in the night air. After what seemed like an eternity, they came to a bright clearing where a large wooden house stood, surrounded by several smaller cabins.

Adrien stopped and turned towards them. “We’re here,” he said calmly. “Welcome to the refuge of the Shadows of the Moon pack. » He gestured for them to enter the main house, a warm building illuminated by dim lights.

#### 1. Adrien explains werewolves and Lycans

Inside, the welcoming warmth contrasted pleasantly with the cold forest air. Adrien led them into a large room where a fire was crackling in the hearth. Comfortable armchairs surrounded the fireplace, and he invited them to sit down. He took a seat across from them, his piercing eyes observing them attentively.

“I know you have a lot of questions,” he began, his deep voice echoing in the silence. “And I’m going to try to answer it as best I can. First of all, you need to know that werewolves really exist, and that the creatures you fought tonight are corrupted Lycans , beings once like me, but who have lost their humanity. »

Éléa and Léonie exchanged a look. “Corrupt Lycans ? » asked Éléa , trying to understand.

“Yes,” Adrien replied, nodding. “Long ago, Lycans were guardians of nature, protectors of the balance between the human and supernatural worlds. But some of us have been seduced by power, and that power has corrupted us. They have become monsters devoid of any morality. »