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Alpha Omega

Feeling inspired. Again my first fanfic so please excuse grammar, typos etc.

Chapter 3 - Secret Secret Place

Finally the nights over for her. She threw the towel at Matt the owner who always closes the bar to make sure that there is no trouble. Caroline grabbed her bag and a nice set of tips she earned tonight. “Alright Matt, I’m out.” she said as she waved good bye. “Alright be careful Care, a lot of newbies in town.” he said concerned. “I’ll be fine and you know it. I can take care of myself.” said Caroline. “I’m not worried about you, I’m worried about them.” He laughed as she slipped away into the crowd towards the door.

The night air was refreshing. The bar as a wolf kind of sucked. It was always too hot for her and mixed with too many smells. She ran warm as a Omega and as a wolf her senses are keen. Mystic Falls was a quaint small town in Virginia.  You would never guess from a picture that it was one of the few apexes of the supernatural world. That was her families doing of course. Her ancestors welcomed all races as long as they followed their Wolf Pack law, over the years all the races trickled in. It made it complicated at times, but it also made it diverse and she had encountered most all varieties of supernatural beings. Her father allowed the races to have their own Alphas so to speak. Together there was the council, each race represented and vote counted to overall governing law. Walking through the town center to she spots Bonnie, heir to the Bennet witch line and other bestie.  As a child she grew up around the heir to the other races. They became close friends.

“Bons” she waved at her. Bonnie smiled as they walked toward each other. “I heard there is the meeting of the secret secret place tonight. Got a text from Katrina, must be serious. Please don’t tell me its just a guy she met?” Caroline laughed. “Yup, its a guy. “ “She is going to get in trouble. You know how her dad feels about her dating outside the line.” “As if that ever stopped her.” Huffed Caroline. “No it did not” said Bonnie with her eyes wide incredulous.  “Come on you can ride with me I have to pick up Elena.” with that they both hopped in her yellow death trap as her father called it and Bonnie drove to the secret place.

The secret place was only used for moments of extreme importance. This is where the girls would meet and pour out their souls. Most all good and bad moments lead there. This is where Bonnie came the first time she learned she could do magic. This is where Caroline came after her father died and its where Elena came when she found out she was Human, being born from a Fae as a twin, there was a 50/50 chance she could go either way. Her sister twin Katrina was Fae and she wasn’t. While Elena was two minutes older she was no longer the princess heir it instead fell to her sister Katrina who by no means wanted the position.  Both were born human but in puberty stage a Fae takes its form and comes into their own. Elena didn’t. It was one of the darker times at the secret spot because it meant that Elena would die before Katrina. Fae’s were not immortal, but had longer lives than humans. This spot so many years ago when the founding families came together and the girls met was there life bond. No matter how far or where each path took them to their lives they knew at the drop of a call they could inact the blood pact they made so many years ago to call on each other the founding sisters in good time and bad.

Caroline lost in her memory of this place was jolted when Bonnie nudged her shoulder. “Here we are” “Hurray” said Elena who was not happy about being squished in the back. She jumped our the back and stretched her legs. “Jesus, Bonnie cant you magically make the leg room back there bigger. I feel like a sardine. “ as she cracked a few bones in her stretch. “We have been through this before Elena, I can not use my magic like that. “ said Bonnie rolling her eyes. Caroline stepped out the car and began walking into the woods to the secret spot which was in fact just a old worn down abandon house. She could feel it the changes coming in the air and it hung heavy on her mind. As she climb the old cricked steps she could see the candles lit up the bare and dirty living room floor. Katrina was already there.

“Yay you made it “ she gleamed, eyes sparkling in the way only a Fae could. “ I only broke two hearts tonight. I have been very good.” said Katrina. “ Very good indeed.” laugh Caroline as she sat on the cool floor. Bonnie and Elena walked in and they encircled each other on the floor. “Alright why have we be called into this meeting Kat,” said Elena slightly annoyed. “Boys toys are not suppose to be the reason for a call to arms.” “Its not a boy toy.” said Kat with a wrinkled nose. “Alright spit it out them. What is it ? What made this guy so important that you called us here.” Said Bonnie, arms crossed with a raised eyebrow. Kat looked nervous she figged a bit with her hair. This was unusual as Kat was never nervous the complete opposite of Elena. If it wasn't for the same face, well you wouldn't even know that they were sisters. “Spit it out Kat. Its okay. We are in the secret secret place. What is spoken here shall never be repeated. We are here for you.” said Caroline. “Ihavefoundmymate.” Said Kat with a ramble. “What??!?!” all three girls screeched. “I have found my mate.” Said Kat slowly as she said each syllable. All three girls stared and blinked. This was insane. She was the first. It is said that each supernatural creature found a pairing to live with a perfect match. When they met a soul make is placed on there hand. Kate held up her hand. A  small tree symbol between her thumb and her pinter finger was there. “HOLY SHIT” said Elena. “Who what, where, Who is he or she. We are cool with a she too. OMG DAD is going to flip.” “i’m so not telling Dad yet, he is not going to like him. He .. he…” she hesitated . “Oh Kat you better get talking . You do not just drop a bomb like that on us and not say who it is.” Said Bonnie. “Yeah seriously?!?!” said Caroline. “I don’t think you guys are really going to like this, especially you Caroline.” said Kat “oh dear…” said Elena. “Its Elijah Milakelson.” Said Kat Jaws dropped. I am almost sure we placed holes in the earth. “Wait what the same Mikalelson that want to create a Omega registry that threatens everything about my life?’ Screeched Caroline. Elena and Bonnie looked between the two girls a bit clueless. “What registry?” “I’ll explain in a minute Bons.” said Kat. “Yes that Mikaleosn and my mate bond may actually help you. Please don’t judge him so quickly. “ She pleaded. Caroline squinted assessing the Fae’s face. She could never be mad at Kat especially for something like this. It was a mating bond and one by the looks of her hand symbol that was fated. I can’t blame her for her Fate. “ Fine. Tell us everything.” Said Caroline. And so she did.

Apparently Elijah was the kinder, gentler and more reasonable of the siblings. Kat explained that when they met and he kissed her hand shortly after the burning sensation came and bam, one mated symbol appeared as it did on his hand. Elijah like his other siblings is a Vampire. A Vampire and Fae mating is essentially unheard of.  The entire day they glanced at each other. Kats heart she said was beating like a hummingbird, but they both held their composure. They both continued the day without speaking of it and instead focusing the diplomatic exchanges that took place, but after the  various debates of the day he pulled her aside , slamming her into a wall and kissing her till the very air exploded from her lungs. She could feel his pull on her. Kat swooned as she told the story.

“So that’s it.  We talked and we both agreed that it would be best and more formal if he comes here personally to help with the transition and to speak to my father about taking me as his mate or at least he said to start the courtship process formally. He is very formal and he holds his duties and honor very dearly to his heart.” she said as she sighed thinking of him. Caroline laughed. “ OMG, you totally fell for the up tight guy How is he your mate. Your… well you…” she said as she gestured her hand over her. “I mean you aren’t exactly formal or proper or well anything like the way he sounds.” “Thats probably why she is his mate. There suppose to be a balance Care. All things in nature must balance.” said Bonnie. “ Hey, don't go all JuJu on us now. “ said Elena. “Can’t help it. Its the truth. That means he is everything she isn't and vice versa. They will complement and balance each other. He will probably be the only person in history who could be Katrina Petrova to heel.  It make sense, if you think about it.” said Bonnie. “Please no one can bring me to heel.” huffed Katrina. “She not saying it like that Kay, he just going to be your balance. I am happy for you” murmured Elena her eyes a bit far away. “Doesn’t that also change the dynamic, I mean what about the alliances and Mikaleson take over.” question Caroline. “It will, which is why he is seeing to the transition personally with his family. They are all coming to Mystic Falls. I notified everyone today. They will be here before the week is over. If my father accepts I will be eventually a Mikaleson as well and it may place my family higher up the food chain so to speak. If my father declines, it could also mean disaster for Mystic Falls, its rather delicate.” said Katrina. Her brow wrinkled in worry.

“Don’t worry Kat, we will have you back. No matter what.” said Caroline. “I’m not worried about me, as his mate he will always protect me and you know that, I am worried about everything else. Everyone else. Especially you. We all have a Family or bonds to protect us. I don’t like this registration. It makes things very dangerous for you. Why don’t you just join Tyler’s pack . Take rank. He will protect you. He does care for you Caroline.” she said. All the girls nodded in agreement. “I just can’t. I can’t bow my head to the Family that took everything from me. I care for Tyler too, but its not like he is my mate and plus he has Hayley she hates me. There is no way I am going to be second to the Alphas girlfriend. Don’t worry I will be fine. Its not like I am not the only one in town who hasn’t agreed to the Mikaleson tribe. Okay?” All the girls looked concerned. “ What if they ask you to leave? I heard rumors that may happen when they come.” said Elena. “Over my dead body will I leave Mystic Falls. This is my home and this where all of you are and this where our secret place is. You guys are my family. You are all I have left and can depend on. I won't be bullied. Look guys I survived everything, I can make it through this too. “ said Caroline reassuringly. Though inside she was worried. This three girls were all she really had. When Tyler dad took over he made all the wolves lest Tyler swear never to protect her to shun her. She had managed to make it on her own until Tyler killed his Dad for leader of the pack. He had offered her a place in the pack always, but she declined. She just couldn't’ call those people pack after they turned her backs on her and her father. She knew they weren't bad people, but that she just couldn’t trust and depend on them in that way anymore. So she went loner. “Alright enough serous talk. I brought drinks” said Kat. Bonnies eyes rolled “ Here we go. As tradition the secret place drinking begins. I can’t wait for the hangover.” All the girls giggled as they passed the giant bottle around.

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Alpha Omega

Feeling inspired tonight. Again my first fanfic so please excuse grammar, typos etc. Chapter 2 - Grill Me It had been a little over a month since the Mikaelson came to town. Tyler had submit as did most of the pack and the town. From what she heard here and there about them Klaus was a hybrid, born a wolf and his father suppressed his gene. He grew up human until his mother turned him and his siblings into a vampire. The first vampires at that. She had basically tangoed with one of the most Ancient creatures on earth. Yay she thought. And now he managed to break the witches curse of suppression he became something new entirely. His pitch came with all Alphas becoming hybrids as well. Half Vampire, Half Wolf. They would be stronger and faster than there betas or an average Alpha. This was suppose to bring peace since most wolfs were the law and hopefully to her surprise there intention apparently a new world order of peace love and harmony. She didn't buy it. It looked more like he was making a empire and he was to be king. Where there is a king there is always someone there to challenge them. She new this all too well. Things are not that easy. But most folks joined from all over. Even the Fae, which shocked the hell out of her because they don't do anything they don't want to. No one tells a Fae what to do. There are tricksters and extremely fickle. She should know her best friend was one. Speaking of here she comes. Of course her first stop back to mystic falls would be the grill she has never really been sure if its for the bar or her. She shrugs and preps her friends usually drink. “Hey Care bear!” Gleam Katrina Petrovia. Her hair literally sparkled, if not the fact they had been friends since grade school she would be intimidated by the chestnut beauty. “ Well how was the trip. A diplomatic bore?” said Caroline as she passed the girl her favorite drink The Love Bite. Bless the mans heart who gets wrapped up in hers. Katrina Petrovia was the daughter of the local Fae king who had also submitted to Mikaleson. To say most of the eastern US had really at this point with a few old Alphas holding out and the rare individual like her. “Yes it was, interesting at times. Some interesting changes coming into effect under Mikaleson rule. Your not going to like it. Oh I did meet someone, but Ill tell you that later.” Caroline eyes narrowed. She knew the Mikalesons were trouble. They had been changing things a lot. So far, they had been good. In the Mikaleson territory it wasn't allowed segregation for instance. She liked that. Made everyone equal in a sense. Among the races was a bit of tension. For instance Vamps were not always keen about wolves since their bite could kill. You wouldn't dare walk in their exclusive clubs. Not that you were allowed to anyway. Its why she liked the grill, Her first boyfriend Matt a human owned the joint and he didn't care who came in. As long as you didn't cause trouble. She was slowly becoming more aware of how most people she knew were under their control by joining. All of Tylers pack had joined, which of course meant most of the towns Humans. Then the Petrovia Fae’s and their alliances. It seems the Miklaesons name carried more influence than she care to admit. “Alright cough it up.” Caroline said as she braced herself for the news. “There is going to be a national registry. Its for all races and packs/clans, but for wolves they want to know who is mated, unmated and who is Alpha, Beta and omega. A bunch of genetic testing too, something to do with class of wolf or lineage? I can’t remember. “ Wow, that a big bomb to drop there. Omegas like her, well they are somewhat rarer of all the species but they are ideal partners for alphas. The balance shall we say. Most packs are very protective of the Omegas and I am sure that is why she has managed to stay okay her in Mystic Falls. She is omega. If Tyler had banished her she would probably end up in dungeon somewhere claimed by a Alpha to be mated to. A loner omega pretty much makes her rare. While she is werewolf she isn't as strong as everyone else so defecting from a pack isn't really safe. Thanks to Tyler she has been lucky, but most aren’t. Thats what makes a registry so scary. If she registered everyone would know she is basically fair game. No pack, no family and Tyler can only protect her so far before she either has to submit or leave. All she really has is Kat here. She heart sank. She swallowed hard. “Yeah pretty much what I thought your reaction would be. Its already started in other areas. I suspect they will be here again soon to help personally oversea this and set a few things in order. You may have to leave Care, I mean i have heard of a few ways to hide you being a Omega, but everyone knows. Ya know? I mean you were betroved to Tyler before…” Her voice trailed off not wanting to speak about Carolines hardest memories. “You can say it Kat. I am not made of glass. My Alpha dad had a Omega first born daughter. My mother died giving birth to me leaving me the heir, but thats not possible when you are a Omega, we both know that. Everyone saw that as a weakness and he was dethroned by would be Father in Law. Its okay. Tyler killed his dad over it and became Alpha, I just couldn't take my place by his side Kat. You know that. It was all too much, so I defected and didn’t submit. I have been lucky, luckier than most Omegas without a pack. Lucky that Tyler knew me all those years growing up and didn’t force me to submit. Tyler in his own way has kept me safe. It helps also that most of his pack was my Dad’s so they all know and have some respect for the man and me. Plus you know I take no shit right?” she said flippantly. “ I know I just want to stir up any bad feelings. You are my bestie. And you know that, plus if your not here who the hell am I going to go shopping with.It’s not like Bonnie likes to do that.” her eyes twinkled. No seriously they twinkle. Dam Faes were gorgeous, they seem to twinkle and glow whenever happy and she was extra happy considering. “So whats with the Sparkles Katrina? Could it be that mystery guy?” said Caroline as she whipped and pick up the bar in front of her for a bit. “Maybe ..” She grinned “However, I must tell you under total secrecy. So not here. Too many ears. “ She said “I get off in an hour. Ill meet you at the spot?” Said Caroline. “Perfect! Now I am off to flirt with some of these Mikaleson clan new comers. How many do you think I can make swoon?” She said as she adjust her top . Caroline laughed . They did stand a chance. “ The question who doesn't swoon?” Katrina beam and headed out into the grill stalking her prey. I swear if that girl wasn’t a Fae she would be the best vampire ever. Once she had a prey in her grasps they didn't stand a chance

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Alpha Omega

Okay so I figured I try my hand a Klaroline Fic. Caroline is a werewolf and Klaus a hybrid. This is set in a Alt universe where all the supernatural live with humans. This is my first fic so pardon my novice skills and any typos etc.

Alpha Omega

Chapter 1- Grand Entrances and Exits

There were murmurs and a rumble of the crowds that surrounded her. She hated being here so close to all those in the pack. Not that it was her pack. She was a omega, a loner wolf chick no one wanted. Caroline crossed her arms and leaned her head against that wall in the town hall. She was only here out of respect for Tyler as the pack Alpha since he so kindly allowed her stay within the territory safe and protected so long as she didn't bother or cause problems with other packs or pack members in Mystic Falls.

She huffed annoyed. She had been waiting for over an hour for whatever this “meeting of important business” was. Feeling thoroughly exasperated she was ready to leave when the room went to a dead silence. She attempted to peer over the crowds, bobbing her head left to right while on her tip toes to see what caused practically the entire town of Mystic Falls to shut up.

She caught a glance at Tyler and eyed him to the top of the town steps with 3 men in tow. The first  man was poised and graceful he moved agility through the crowds in his perfectly tailored suit. There was a air of refinement that surrounded him. Next was a younger man, his hair slightly unruly and wild. He almost seemed to skip up the steps with a playful and jovial swagger that was only encompassed by his devilish grin. The cat has definitely got the canary with that one. Lastly was the 3rd brother. He could only be defined as possibly the male version of the madonna. Even through his perfectly cut suit you could see that he was clearly well built with broad shoulders and his soft blonde curls framed his face perfectly. There was a prowlers about him that made Caroline uneasy.

“Alright everyone, I’m sure you all are wondering why I have gathered all you of you here on pack business, even those who are not actually apart of the pack. I think its important you all are here , as this effects everyone in my territory regardless of species. As some of you may have heard some rumors on the gossip about a new pack sweeping the nation and gobbling up territory in their wake.”  The crowd began to flutter. Tyler paused titled his head slightly, allowing the crowd to settle down then taking a deep breath in before continuing. “Well that very pack is here today as a honorary guest and I have gathered you here to listen to their proposal. Now, please reserve your judgement until after they have finished speaking.’ Tyler turned to the three men and gesturing for them to take the floor. The poised man steps forward.

“Good evening everyone, My name is Elijah Milkaelson. With me tonight is my brother Kol and Niklaus.“ he gestures to his right and then left respectively.  “ Today I am here to offer you , especially those of werewolf decent the honor of joining my brother Nikalaus pack.” The madonna stiffened , lifting his chin with the air of superiority as the room began again to flutter.

Caroline’s eye brows shot up. She blinks a few times to ensure she isn’t dreaming. What is Tyler doing? Is he insane? Tyler is the Alpha and he is just giving away is pack. Holy Shit.

“Settle down please, allow me to explain further. Tyler will still be your local Alpha, however, he has decided to submit to Nikalaus as head Alpha. We the Mikaelson pack are here to unite and expand our territory. I feel I should explain further. You see Niklaus is a hybrid. He is half man, half wolf and half vampire. We are the original Vampires every made as some of you may already know. It is our goal to unite all races and lands to ensure peace among our people. “

A what? Caroline thought. How is that possible she thought? She looks around the room that has simply burst into a complete mad house. People were shouting questions and speaking among themselves. The originals were like royalty and known to be the first, oldest and ruthless vampires that ever lived. Well guess it is time to leave this mad house. This didn't apply to her at all. She was not part of the pack and had no intentions of ever being part of a pack. Not after..

She shook her head she didn't want to think about that now. And with that she pushed herself off the wall and shifted through the crowds to the exit. It was only then she became aware off all the guards. The entire town hall was encircled by them. She paused tentatively as one caught her gaze. No she resolved herself to get out of this shit show. She continued forward but the blonde hair and blue eyed man grabbed her arm. He was as cold as ice. A vampire. Easy enough to handle.

“Where do you think your going?” Said the man. “Um it does appear that I was leaving. I heard all I care to hear.” said Caroline. “You can not leave until they are finished Alphas orders. “ he said. “Not my Alpha.” said Caroline as she flipped her golden locks. He grabbed her arm again and squeezed harder this time. He soft skin becoming bruised. She kneed him the balls. “Hands off asshole” she yelled. This gathered some of the attention from the slowly quieting crowd. Tyler on the stage slapped his face when he saw Caroline. The smack caught the attention of the younger Mikaleson siblings who drew his eyes to the small scene at the back of crowd. “Whats this?” said Kol.

And now the entire room was now staring at Caroline. Insane. Why does this always happen to me. Her cheeks flushed a bit at the eyes staring at her. She looked to Tyler who eyes brows had shot straight from his head.  But Caroline, was not behold to anyone so sticking her chin up and pointing straight to the man who grabbed her arm.

“I was leaving and this man seems to think he has a say over wether I do or don’t” Kol titled his head. At this point the entire crowd and all the Mikalesons attention was focused on  Caroline. “Well we aren’t done here yet, darling “ said Kol in a devious voice as he drew nearer to her. His jovial step causing the crowds to part. Elijah and Klaus stood stoic on the stage. “Well I have heard enough.” said Caroline. Elijah raised an eyebrow. “Intriguing, I have barely begun to explain, Miss…?” said Elijah “Caroline, and yes you have said quite enough. Same song and dance. You can put as many hats on and dress it up to as you want. But it is the essentially a very old pitch I have heard before…. you here to take over Tyler's pack and he,” she points to Klaus. “ is the new Alpha dog. I respectfully decline.” she sighed annoyed with this conversation. She did not want to be some omega groupie wolf to a bunch of vampires and hybrids whatever that is. She has seen what happens to omegas who are outed. No she was fine on her own. Trusting a “pack” isn't going to be for her, not ever again. Klaus smirked his ego slightly inflated. There was fire there, here is this little blonde bouncy ball of fire essentially telling his pragmatic brother to take his offer and shove it. It was delightful. Klaus brings his fingers to his lips and then Klaus opened his mouth to speak but before he could Kol interjected.

“Well you should at least listen and allow us to finish our pitch.. Its very rude and disrespectful.” Kol said. His eyes narrowing and menacing. He was closer to her now just a few feet away. “Like I said thanks, but no thanks, respectively. I won’t be going to your little club.” She said as she turned to leave. Kol arm grabbed hers as he laughed “Our club. Do you hear that brothers? She thinks its a club. I wonder if there free drinks or perhaps ladies night” His gripped tightened on hers wrist. Her faced never betrayed the pain.

“Now Kol , please settle down. Allow the girl to go , we must get back to business.” Sighed Elijah. He could see the danger the poor girl was in even if she did not. She had stuck a cord in Kol. He was very sensitive to disrespect. “No , it was very rude of her. She must apologize.” Said Kol squeezing her wrist further. His boney icy hands digging further causing her to wince. She jerked her arm. “I don’t have anything to apologize for. I already told you I respectfully decline. Now let go of me.” She squinted at him. Klaus titled his head back. Here his brother goes again. There like mice to him. This is going to be Buffalo all over again. Kol, while light hearted is essentially a psychopath. Once angered he goes until he sees blood. What a pity she seems quite lovely. “No, not until you apologize to my brother.” Said Kol. “Just apologize Care. Why do you have to be so difficult.” said Tyler from the stage. “Ah so she is one of yours “ said Kol. “Kol enough please we have things to do. We do not have time for your childish games. Let the girl go. I am sure she meant no grievous  harm.  She obviously is a challenging wolf in his pack.” Elijah gestured to Tyler. Klaus was bemused. Here his brother again is playing peacemaker. As if anyone could control Kol. Alpha be dammed. Thats what I have my lovely daggers for. “She isn’t in my pack. She a loner wolf. I allow her to stay on my lands as respect for her family.” said Tyler. He had to say it. Or else be held responsible for her actions. She knew this but it hurt to here it from him. Not his problem. “Oh well then she is free game …” said Kol…. Well shit, She knew that look. She always came prepared for a fight . This is going to suck she thought. He is a original and far stronger than a normal vampire. She going to have to fight dirty. “Last time take your hands off of me. I would like to leave now.” said Caroline. Klaus raised his eyebrows. She was vary brazen indeed. Demanding. That was a bold move. She must be crazy. Maybe she spent to long on her own. Because she was actually challenging my. brother. He sighed, now he was going to have to save her from him, lest his brother cause another scandal. We are suppose to be gaining there trust to expand not destroy it with fear. Klaus began to walk down the steps poised to stop a potential Kol tanturm. “ Fine, have it your way. I warned you.” She said. “Oh really da—“ he didn't even finish his sentence before he was gurgling words. In one fell swoop Caroline twisted her wrist out his hands and from her right bracelet unwound a vervain soaked chain and latch around his neck in a choke hold. You could hear his skin sizzling. “You were saying?” she said. Klaus laughed and roared. “ Well brother it seems you have been outsmarted by a loner.’ Caroline eyes met his . A flash of lightening hit her stomach. She looked away back to the task at hand. “ Now as I was saying. I am leaving. Thanks for the pitch.” She releases Kol who is double over cough on the floor as she whips around a bounce in her step as she leaves. What fire… murmured Klaus as he watched the blonde wolf leave.

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So proud of my mother for doing her own research after I sent her that meme. A sign she hung in her car window.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:     

Stay with us and keep calm. The last thing we need when we’re panicking, is to have someone else panicking with us.

Offer medicine if we usually take it during an attack. You might have to ask whether or not we take medicine- heck, some might not; but please, ask. It really helps.

Move us to a quiet place. We need time to think, to breathe. Being surrounded by people isn’t going to help.

Don’t make assumptions about what we need. Ask. We’ll tell you what we need. Sometimes; you may have to ask- but never assume.

Speak to us in short, simple sentences.

Be predictable. Avoid surprises.

Help slow our breathing by breathing us or by counting slowly to 10. As odd as it sounds, it works.

                                                                                                                  WHAT YOU SHOULDN’T DO: 1. Say, “You have nothing to be panicked about.” We know. We know. We know. And because we know we have nothing to be panicked about, we panic even more. When I realize that my anxiety is unfounded, I panic even more because then I feel like I’m not in touch with reality. It’s unsettling. Scary. Most of the time, a panic attack is irrational. Sometimes they stem from circumstances — a certain couch triggers a bad memory or being on an airplane makes you claustrophobic or a break up causes you to flip your lid — but mostly, the reasons I’m panicking are complex, hard to articulate or simply, unknown. I could tell myself all day that I have no reason to be having a panic attack and I would still be panicking. Sometimes, because I’m a perfectionist, I become even more overwhelmed when I think my behaviour is “unacceptable” (as I often believe it is when I’m panicking). I know it’s all in my mind, but my mind can be a pretty dark and scary place when it gets going. Alternate suggestion: Say, “I understand you’re upset. It is okay. You have a right to be upset and I am here to help.” 2. Say, “Calm down.” This reminds me of a MadTV sketch where Bob Newhart plays a therapist who tells his patients to simply “Stop it!” whenever they express anxiety or fear. As a sketch, it’s funny. In real life, it’s one of the worst things you can do to someone having a panic attack. When someone tells me to “stop panicking” or to “calm down,” I just think, “Oh, okay. I haven’t tried that one. Hold on, let me get out a pen and paper and jot that down, you jerk.” Instead of taking action so that they do relax, simply telling a panicking person to “calm down” or “stop it” does nothing. No-thing. Alternate suggestion: The best thing to do is to listen and support. In order to calm them down without the generalities, counting helps. 3. Say, “I’m just going to leave you alone for a minute.” Being left alone while panicking makes my heart race even harder. The last thing I want is to be left by myself with my troubled brain. Many of my panic attacks spark from over-thinking and it’s helpful to have another person with me, not only for medical reasons (in case I pass out or need water) but also it’s helpful to have another person around to force me to think about something other than the noise in my head. Alternate suggestion: It sometimes helps me if the person I’m with distracts me by telling me a story or sings to me. I need to get out of my own head and think about something other than my own panic. 4. Say, “You’re overreacting.” Here’s the thing: I’m not. Panic attacks might be in my head, but I’m in actual physical pain. If you’d cut open your leg, no one would be telling you you’re overreacting. It’s a common trope in mental health to diminish the feelings or experience of someone suffering from anxiety or panic because there’s no visible physical ailment and because there’s no discernible reason for the person to be having such a strong fear reaction. The worst thing you can tell someone who is panicking is that they are overreacting. Alternate suggestion: Treat a panic attack like any other medical emergency. Listen to what the person is telling you. Get them water if they need it. It helps me if someone rubs my back a little. If you’re in over your head, don’t hesitate to call 911 (or whatever the emergency services number is where you are). But please, take the person seriously. Mental health deserves the same respect as physical health.

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Because its just One World

That's all we've got

One world

One People

We have all forgotten our similarities

We have forgotten

        Our Hope

        Our Joy

        Our Love

Because you see 

You and I are all the same

One World

One People

And I am so tired of seeing us bleed and cry

One World that is all we've got

No Countries

Those are lines drawn on sandy shores

Not us 

We are atoms in a  universe of souls

All like me

All like you

Our differences are figments of our own fragile imaginations

hidden under a web of fear

Fear that you are not like me

And I not like you

But look still

for an atom can not be seen with the human eye

One Hope

One Joy 

One Love

In a universe of souls

Don't you see?

Look deeper still

You will see me cry for all the lost souls of our small world

Humans Killing Humans

Because we are all have forgotten how we are 

One People

One Nation

One Country

One Planet

Under One Star

How can we move forward?

When we fall backwards to archaic baser instincts

Kill what we fear

Fear what we kill

But we can rise from the ashes

Like Phoenix

Remembering that we are 

One People

One World

One atom in a universe of souls

And we all weep when a piece of us dies

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I respect pink.

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