Althea stood tall and proud as she faced the king's council but her heart was pounding in her chest as she awaited their judgment. She knew that her love for Prince Zemo had sealed her fate. She could see the disapproving looks on their faces as they whispered amongst themselves. She took a deep breath and prepared herself for what was to come.
King Nobi sat at the head of the table, his eyes fixed on Althea. "Althea, you stand before us accused of the gravest of crimes. You have violated our laws by engaging in a forbidden love affair with Prince Zemo. What do you have to say for yourself?"
Althea met the king's gaze without flinching. "I love Prince Zemo with all my heart, my king. But I understand that our love is forbidden. I am willing to face the consequences of my actions."
The king's council murmured amongst themselves, and Althea could feel their disapproval. She could see Prince Zemo sitting among them, his eyes downcast. She knew that he was struggling with his own emotions, torn between his love for her and his duty to his kingdom.
King Nobi stood up from his chair and addressed the council. "Althea has broken our laws and betrayed our trust. She has shown herself to be unworthy of the title of warrior and the honor of our pack. Therefore, I, King Nobi, banish her from our kingdom. She is no longer welcome among us and must leave immediately."
Althea's heart sank as the weight of the king's words hit her. She turned to look at Prince Zemo, hoping to find some solace in his eyes. But to her horror, he spoke up.
"I agree with my father's decision. Althea has committed a grave offense against our laws and traditions. She must face the consequences of her actions."
Althea's eyes widened in shock and hurt as Zemo's words sank in. Her heart shattered into a million pieces as she heard Zemo's words. She had hoped that he would stand by her, that he would acknowledge their love in spite of the consequences. But now she knew that she was truly alone. He was denying her, in front of the entire council. She felt like her world was crashing down around her. But she refused to break down in front of them. She straightened her shoulders and spoke firmly.
"I understand, my king," Althea said, her voice steady. "I will leave your kingdom at once."
She turned and walked out of the council chamber, her head held high. She could hear the whispers and jeers of the council as she left, but she refused to let them break her spirit. She would leave this place vengeful, her heart filled with anger and sadness.
As she walked away, Althea felt a deep sense of anger and betrayal towards Zemo. How could he do this to her? How could he deny their love so easily? She knew that she could never forgive him for what he had done. She would leave the kingdom and start anew, but she would never forget the pain and heartbreak that Zemo had caused her.
As she walked away from the kingdom, Althea could feel the weight of her unborn child growing heavier inside her. She knew that she had to protect her child, even if it meant leaving behind the man she loved. She would find a new pack, a new home, and a new life for herself and her child.
She vowed to never forget the betrayal of Prince Zemo and his father, King Nobi. She would return one day, stronger and more powerful than ever before, to claim what was rightfully hers.
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Althea walked for hours, her feet sore and her body tired. She had been traveling for days, ever since she was banished from the kingdom for her forbidden love with Prince Zemo. She had no destination in mind, no plan for the future. She just wanted to escape the pain and heartbreak that had consumed her.
As she walked, she felt a sense of unease growing inside her. She had been on her own for too long, and the world around her felt dangerous and unknown. She knew that she had to be careful, that there were dangers lurking in the shadows.
Suddenly, she heard a rustling in the bushes behind her. She turned around, her heart racing, and saw a group of wolves emerge from the trees. They were a rogue pack, wild and dangerous, with no allegiance to any kingdom or pack. They looked at her with hungry eyes, and Althea knew that she was in trouble.
She tried to fight back, to defend herself as a warrior, but she was outnumbered and overpowered. The wolves pounced on her, knocking her to the ground. Althea kicked and punched, using all the skills she had learned as a warrior, but it was no use. They were too strong.
As they dragged her away, Althea realized that she was completely alone. She had no pack to protect her, no allies to call upon. She was just a nobody, a banished warrior with nowhere to go.
She struggled against her captors, but they were relentless. They seemed to be taking her deeper into the forest, away from any signs of civilization. Althea's heart sank as she realized that she had no idea where they were taking her, or what they planned to do with her.
She tried to reason with them, to plead for her freedom, but they were ruthless. They seemed to take pleasure in her fear and pain, taunting her with their vicious snarls and growls.
As they traveled deeper into the forest, Althea began to lose hope. She knew that she was far from the kingdom, and that no one would come to rescue her. She was completely at the mercy of these rogue wolves, and she feared the worst.
She closed her eyes, trying to calm her racing heart. She prayed for strength, for the courage to face whatever lay ahead. She knew that she was a warrior, even if she had been cast out from her pack. She would fight until her last breath, and never give up hope.
As the rogue wolves led her deeper into the forest, Althea braced herself for the unknown. She was a nobody, a forgotten warrior, but she refused to let them break her spirit. She would fight until the bitter end, and never give up the hope of freedom.
Althea struggled against the ropes that bound her wrists, her heart racing as the rogue wolves dragged her deeper into the forest. She had been wandering for days, lost and alone, when they had ambushed her. She had fought back with all her might, but there were too many of them, and they had overpowered her.Now, she was their captive, and they were taking her to their pack, wherever that may be. Althea had heard tales of rogue packs that roamed the wilds, preying on the weak and helpless. She knew that she was in grave danger, and fear gnawed at her insides.As they walked deeper into the forest, Althea noticed that the wolves were becoming more aggressive. They taunted her, jeered at her, and even threatened to rape her. Althea gritted her teeth, refusing to show any weakness in front of them. She knew that if she showed fear, they would only become more emboldened.Just when she thought things couldn't get any worse, they arrived at their campsite. It was a crude, makeshift encamp
Silas was devastated to hear about his mother's illness. He had always been close to her, and the thought of losing her was unbearable. He spent every moment he could by her side, holding her hand and trying to comfort her. He had spent his whole life training and honing his skills, just as she had taught him, but he never imagined a life without her.One night, as Althea's condition worsened, she called Silas to her bedside. She looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said, "Silas, my son, I need to tell you something important. Something I should have told you a long time ago."Silas leaned in, his heart racing. "What is it, mother?""I was hard on you, Silas, because of the circumstances of your birth," Althea said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Your father is Zemo, the Prince of the Moon Pack Kingdom. When his father found out about the affair between me and his son, he banished me from his kingdom and his son even denied me. I was left to raise you on my own, with no s
As Silas approached the kingdom, he was struck by the sight of the towering walls that surrounded it. The walls were made of solid stone, with watchtowers at regular intervals that rose high into the sky. He could see guards patrolling the ramparts, their silhouettes visible against the bright moonlight. As he got closer, he noticed that the gates were open, and he could see people moving about inside. Silas hesitated for a moment, taking in the scene before him. He knew that this was a dangerous place for him, especially given his history with the Moon Pack. But he was also driven by a deep desire for revenge, and he knew that he had to press on. Taking a deep breath, he walked towards the gate, trying to keep his head down and blend in with the crowd. As he got closer, he felt a sense of unease wash over him. He could feel eyes on him, watching his every move. But he kept his composure and walked through the gates, into the heart of the Moon Pack kingdom. ……………………………………………………… S
Silas passed through the outer walls of the kingdom and entered the inner gate. As he stepped forward, he was greeted with a magnificent sight. The inner gate was a towering structure made of stone, with intricate carvings of wolves and other beasts lining the walls. The gate was wide and sturdy, with iron bars and a wooden door that could easily repel any invaders.Beyond the gate was a spacious courtyard, with manicured lawns and beautiful flower beds. The air was perfumed with the scent of roses and lavender, and the sound of a nearby fountain added a soothing ambiance to the area. The courtyard was flanked by tall buildings, with balconies and terraces that overlooked the central area. Silas could see people going about their daily business, merchants selling their wares, and children playing and laughing in the streets.As he walked further into the kingdom, he saw the grand palace looming ahead. The palace was a sprawling structure made of white stone, with towers and spires tha
Silas woke up in the infirmary, his senses slowly coming back to him. His vision was blurry at first, but as it cleared, he saw Sara, the princess, sitting next to him. Relief washed over her face as she saw that he was awake.Silas tried to sit up, but a wave of pain hit him hard, causing him to wince. He looked down at his chest and saw bandages wrapped tightly around his torso. Memories of the attack flooded his mind, and he grimaced at the thought of how close he had come to death."How long have I been here?" Silas asked Sara, his voice hoarse."Three days," she replied softly, placing a hand on his arm. "You were lucky to survive, Silas. If not for your magical abilities and your strong werewolf genes, you would have been dead instantly."Silas nodded, his mind still reeling from the attack. He tried to remember what had happened, but it was all a blur. Sara seemed to sense his unease and leaned in closer to him."Klaus heard some noise in your room and rushed in, but by the tim
Silas walked down the dark alley, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword. He had been in this part of town before, and he knew it was dangerous. But he had to find information, and he couldn't afford to be scared.As he walked, he heard footsteps behind him. He turned around, but he saw no one. He quickened his pace, and the footsteps quickened too. He unsheathed his sword and turned around, ready to fight.A figure stepped out of the shadows, holding a knife. Silas recognized him as the same man who had tried to kill him the other day. Silas raised his sword, ready to defend himself.But then the man spoke. "Wait," he said. "I don't want to fight. I need to talk to you."Silas lowered his sword, but he kept it in his hand. "Talk then," he said. "But make it quick."The man hesitated, as if trying to find the right words. "My name is Saul," he said finally. "And I think you need to know something."Silas raised an eyebrow. "What could you possibly know that I don't?"Saul took a st
Silas felt a lump form in his throat as Alpha Zemo questioned him. He had been so careful to keep his past a secret, to avoid drawing attention to himself. But it seemed that his cover had been blown. He knew he had to lie, for revealing his true identity would put him in danger.He took a deep breath and composed himself. "I apologize, Alpha Zemo," he said, trying to keep his voice steady. "I did not mean to deceive you. My name is Silas. My mother's name was Liara," Silas said. "She was married to a skilled warrior but he died before I was born. His brother also was a warrior and he taught me everything I know. As for where I come from, I am from a small pack in the mountains. We were wiped out by a rival pack, very few of us survived and I have been wandering ever since I was a teen wolf."He paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts. "As for my purpose here in your kingdom, Alpha, I came seeking a new home. I have been wandering for many years, trying to find my place in the wor
Silas was completely caught off guard when he saw Alex standing before him. It was as if he had seen a ghost. Well, technically, he had almost killed Alex and left him for dead the last time they had met. Silas couldn't help but think to himself, "I guess that werewolf didn't die hard enough."Alex grinned at Silas, noticing the surprise on his face. "Surprise, surprise," he said. "You didn't think you could just leave me for dead and get away with it, did you?"“How…? How did you survive that?” Silas stammered“Boy, you seem to forget your roots. You seemed to forget that I have one of the best healers in the entire world. But that’s not why I’m here. And that’s not the question you want to ask. It’s not as though you really care about my well-being. I’m hurt by the way” Alex smirked.Silas felt a shiver run down his spine. Alex's voice was always deep and husky, but now it seemed to have an even more sinister quality to it. "What are you doing here, Alex?" Silas asked, trying to kee
SILAS'S POV I was startled to see my twin in the Moon Pack kingdom. Beyond all reason, he should not be here.“Hello, brother. Do you miss me?”Saul repeated.“Oh, no! This is not real. I must be dreaming like before. This must be a bad bad dream.”I said, while holding my head as if trying to come out of an hallucination but I somehow, I know that this is different. This is real.“Oh, I promise you brother. This is not a dream. So, tell me. How have you been?”He asked me.“What are you doing here, Saul? Why did you have to kill these people?”I demanded him.“You know, let me give you a short background story so that maybe you will understand why I did what I did.”He started, even as he held our father hostage. I couldn't move an inch because I know that Saul must have gotten so powerful to be able to take down all these wolves all on his own. I can't trust myself to be able to rescue father before it was too late. I had no other choice than to indulge him.“When I got out of the
SILAS'S POV “Do you want me to tell you a secret, father?”I asked him as I moved closer to him.“Long before you met with Zen, I had already found a solution to my curse. The curse made me stronger and faster. Although I was out of control, but I found my way around it. I got to be better than I was father. And do you know why? It's because one day I was going to face you. And I was going to tell you that you are the reason why I am like this.”I said to him.“I want to ask you a question, son. Where is Saul? Where is your twin? Did he also agree to this madness?”He asked. “That is not your concern now. Your own concern should be how you are going die well.”I responded.Suddenly the door opened and I rushed to father's said and held him by the neck. Before he could move himself, I cautioned him.“There's a pin I'm holding close to your neck. It's called the devil's pin. I'm sure that you have heard of it before, right? Any sudden movement and I am it to your neck. This time, no c
SILAS'S POV “Grisha.”I called out to the chief's guard. He wanted to blatantly ignore me, but I kept on calling his name, irrespective. He got frustrated and turned to me.“Beta Silas, when someone does not respond to you, it clearly means that they want to have nothing to do with you.”He said to me, angrily.“I know that, but J really need to confirm something with you.”I said to him. It was obvious that I was not going to let him rest until I have spoken my mind to him, so he allowed me to talk.“What is it?”He asked me.“For how long was I gone for?”The expression on his face showed that he really think that there was something wrong with him.“What is wrong with you?”He asked me.“Would you believe me if I told you that I have no idea how long I was gone for? Would you believe if I told you that I was probably knocked out for most of my journey home?”I asked him.“I see that you always have the perfect excuse for every situation. You just need to thank the gods that the Al
SARA'S POV “So, what do you want to do? Is he going to be your new heir? Or will you just leave him be?”I asked my father as I closed my eyes. I don't even know what to think anymore.“I really do not know. I am scared.”He responded to me. I obviously did not expect that answer from him.“Well, that's the first.”I commented.“Yea.”My father responded. I shifted my gaze back to him.“I want to ask you a sincere question.”“I’m all ears.”“How long have you known that Silas was your son? And is that the reason why you were hell bent on trying to separate us from the onset?”When I asked the question, he shifted his body to face me too. I want to say that this is the closest time I have ever being intimate with my father. I can feel that he can tell me absolutely anything that I ask of him tonight with very little resistance.“I have never known or had the slightest idea that Silas was my son up until the day we got attacked by that creature. I have always felt like he was like a so
SARA'S POV As I moved closer to the infirmary and I was about to enter the entrance, I was accosted by one of the nurses that worked there. She looked very frantic and apprehensive. “What is it, Jane? I thought I asked you not to leave the Alpha's side for a minute. Why are you here?”I demanded from her. “I'm sorry, my princess, but you said that I should not leave the Alpha unless it is an emergency and I'm afraid this is an emergency.”She replied. I did not wait for her to complete her statement. I just pushed her aside and walked to the room where my father was staying and I could not help but be worried about what I would find there. The last time I left his side, there was almost no change in his condition at all and he had slipped back into coma after muttering Silas' name several times. What if he has given up the ghost? There will be a lot of unanswered questions.When I got to the room, instead of seeing an empty bed or father being covered in sheets, I saw him awake and
SILAS'S POV It felt so refreshing to always have a voice that you can communicate with back and forth. A voice that, although is quite aggressive, but will always have your best interest at heart. I will no longer deal with any form of quietness again. It felt oddly peaceful too. But I will get used to it as soon as possible.I looked around the springs of Zadia. The fountain where I drank from said that I would be hallucinating for days, so if this is real and I'm out of the hallucination phase, this would literally mean that I have spent way longer time than I intended to spend here. I needed to catch up.“Are you ready, wolf? I think I need to give you a name, don't you think?”I asked him.“Whatever you say.”“What kind of name do I give you..?”I was thinking, then I remembered the colour of my wolf. I loved how dark and shinny he was when I met him in the void. I know that I just had to give him a unique name. And I think I have just found the name!“I know what I will give you
SILAS'S POV I stood there, starring at my own image. A reflection of myself.“Wow! It's just like staring in the mirror.”He sneered at me.“What is the meaning of this?”I asked. “You can't simply move on if you have not defeated me. I am your alter ego. You will need to kill me to gain control. But you know what? Your alter ego has all your strengths and lacks all your weaknesses. Strength, the ability not to hold back, lack of empathy and emotions, I have them all. That is what will always make me stronger than you.”He said, drawing out his sword from the thin air, ready to strike me.“Don't be too sure about that, Silas 2.0. I will do anything to get out of here.”I responded, fashioning out my won sword from the thin air, also ready to strike myself. We looked deeply into each other and we ran towards each other to attack. Our blades struck each other and made a vibrating sound that echoed all round the entire void. The battle between selves has begun. The energy from the blad
SARA'S POV I paced to and fro all day in my bedroom. I had left the infirmary, telling the nurse to keep a close guide on my father as I wanted to take a break. I had hardly left his side for more than two hours since the incident. This is day four already and it looks still the same. I hope Silas comes very soon.But that was not the very bane of my restlessness this afternoon. Bea had gone to school for young and royally wolves so I had time all to myself. The reason for my worry was the last statement father has uttered in his sleep yesterday's evening. He mentioned three names; in which two of them are unfamiliar. He mentioned Althea and Saul with Silas. But I knew that I must have heard of Althea before. It sounded like a name that I must have come across before. Where have I heard that name from?It suddenly clicked to me. There is the story of a brave and young warrior and werewolf that was told in our Luna school. The first female celebrated war hero in the Moon Pack kingdom.
SILAS'S POV“You are not the saviour of the world; you are the saviour of the witches. You are the Hannuk.”Agnes laughter echoed around the void, so did the others that were with her too. This was a very uncomfortable situation, but I will find a way.“So, what now?”I asked her.“Now, we are glad that we lured you here. This will give us the full ground to possess your body and you will be just like a puppet to bring salvation to my own tribe.”They began to laugh hysterically again. They just basked in the laughter that I even began to chuckle too. When they were done, I started my own round of laughter too. This made them all quiet and Agnes looked quite confused. She didn't know what game I was playing. Even I did not know what I was doing at that moment. I just needed to stall to find the right hack.“What are you doing?”Agnes asked me.“Well, I'm laughing. Am I not supposed to laugh at the whole joke that is going on all around?”I asked.“What joke?”She asked.“All I know is