AMBER’S POVI opened my eyes only to see a bright light. I quickly shut them back because of the brightness of the light. I slowly opened my eyes this time, adapting to the brightness.I looked to my left and then to my right and figured out that I was in my room, laying on the bed. The only thing I could remember was that Hannah and I were having chocolate and then suddenly I fainted. I looked around the room but I couldn’t find a trace of chocolate. Not just a trace, I couldn’t even perceive that sweet smell.It all seemed like a dream but I still felt that it wasn't. As I struggled to sit up right, I felt a big bang in my head. This was more than a headache. It felt as if I was being hammered but from within. I managed to bear the threatening headache as I sat up.I sighed heavily as I placed my hand on my belly, slowly caressing it.“This is all temporary, my son. The day you’ll be born is the day I’ll part from you. The wish of every pregnant woman is for their child to be born s
LUKE’S POV“I’m the one that’s going to fight Luke because I’ve fought him before and I know quite how powerful he is. All you need to do is back me up,” Ross said while glaring daggers at me.“Back up?!” Ryu cried angrily. “To hell with that rubbish! There’s no way the mighty Ryu would back up anyone. I finish off this squirt alone. Just sit back and relax—”Ross grabbed Ryu on his collar and pulled him. “Are you out of your mind?! At this rate, you’ll be killed before you swing two punches. Are you even listening to me?!”“Unhand me!” Ryu pushed Ross away.I took off my coat and held a dagger in my left hand. I then held out my right fist at the two brothers, ready for battle.“I alone took down Lance, Sarl and Ken single-handedly but that doesn’t mean I disrespect you or your brother. This also doesn’t call for underestimation. Let’s battle like respectable men because this battle is one that I’ve been longing for, for a really long time. Isn’t that right, Ross?” I asked with a sli
LUKE’S POVThis can’t be true. How can such a spell not come with weaknesses or risk? Do they think I’m dumb or something? It was labeled a forbidden spell for a reason and I won’t rest till I find out about that reason, I thought.“What’s wrong, Legendary Luke? Aren’t you a Legend? Why does the expression on your face say you’re scared, huh? I bet you’re questioning yourself right now. Asking how and why our spell doesn’t come with risks but I have no explanation for you. That’s just how the spell is. I would—”“Every spell has its risks and its consequences. There’s not way you can convince me about this,” I said.“Well then, we’ll just show you how,” Ross said with a wide grin on his face.“Argh!” They both screamed as they powered up. They returned to their former scarier self. They looked like hungry beasts.Ross appeared before me and buried his fist into my stomach. He caught me midair and hurled me to Ryu. Ryu tried his left fist at me but I blocked it by crossing both my fore
LUKE’S POV“Ryu!” Ross rushed as he helped his brother up on his feet.I had started to laugh like a man that has achieved everything he longed. Ignoring the fact that they’re one punch away from killing me.“Why the hell are you-are you laughing?” Ryu asked as he spat out more blood.“You need to stop speaking now, Ryu. You’re only going to cause yourself more pain,” Ross said.Ryu broke free from Ross’s grasp. He fell on his knees as he coughed up blood. “I want to know why you’re laugh, Luke!!”“You’re dying slowly and yet you throw such hard orders to me. I told you before, Ryu. Every spell has a risk and from the looks of it, I was right!” I continued to laugh uncontrollably.“Shut up, you dimwit!” Ryu yelled at me. “Brother, tell him that he’s wrong. Not just him, tell me. Tell me you’re right when you said that this forbidden spell had no risk.”“It seems your brother has been lying to you all this time, Ryu. I think he—”“Shut up, Luke! I’ll take care of you later! There’s not
LOGAN’S POVFor a group of slackers, the were really good. I had managed to kill one hundred and fourth eight of them.I withdrew and stood before Luke. I panted continuously.“Already exhausted?” Luke asked.“They might be weak in strength, but not in numbers. They’re considerably good at teamwork as well,” I said as I panted heavily.“Shouldn’t you rest a bit?” Luke asked as he tried to get up.He screamed in pain as he tried to get up on his feet. His legs were hurting very badly. He hadn’t sprained his ankle or anything. His legs were just in pain.“Finishing off your opponent with a toothpick. Wasn’t expecting that,” I grinned.“Just like you, I never expected that. I only acted due to the teachings and experience,” Luke said as he groped around his pocket for a toothpick.“Anything can be a weapon. I remember saying that,” I said as I wore a straight face and began to breathe lightly.Luke brought out a toothpick from his pocket and inserted it into his mouth. I sighed one more
LOGAN’S POV“Immortal Gertrude?” I asked as my eyes went bright. “You’re…you’re Immortal Gertrude.”“You’re right and I was wrong. I never knew that you’d recognize me so fast, which means I doubted you,” he said with a slight grin on his face.Luke had run till he caught up with us.“Mas-Master he…he…” he tapped his chest to calm down.“Is this what you’ve been trying to tell me, Luke?” I asked with a serious look on my face.“Yes-Yes Master,” Luke replied. He had started to calm down. “Ross and Ryu told me a while ago before we fought that Gertrude was on his way here.”“It seems like I’m still quite popular in this part of town,” Gertrude said.“I used to adore you when I was little,” I said while slowly removing my black coat. “I used to look up to you so much that I often fought like you. You were like a mentor to me. You were like a goal to me. A goal I would one day beat and surpass,” I dropped my heavy coat and started to slowly roll up my sleeves. “You were like a dream to me
LOGAN’S POV“I must say, alpha Logan, you’re not all talk after all. The rumors I heard about you weren’t all totally wrong,” Gertrude said while taking off his armor.“What do you mean we weren't all totally wrong?” I asked with a riddled look on my face.He grinned at me as he dropped the last steel. “There’s some false rumors that are being spread about you.”I stared at Gertrude with a stern look on my face.“What’s that look for? If you want to know then I’m free to tell you. People were foolish enough to compare you to me. Don’t you think it’s absurd?” He asked with a big smile on his face.I grinned as well. “I also think that that rumor is false.”“Oh my! So there’s something we could both agree on? That was shocking,” he said as he picked up his sword.He’s done taking off his armor. He’s about to become serious. I also have to become serious. I should show him that I also mean business. He won’t hold back anymore. I need to be alert. I may end up losing my leg or arm, but I
LOGAN’S POV“Logan!!” Luke screamed.I looked at the sword that was buried in my belly. My blood has started to drip down. This was the first time I was bleeding this bad. I felt really dizzy and my vision, hazy. I held the blade of the sword with my left. I looked at the blade and my unfortunate belly one more time.I sighed heavily as I turned around. Luke was crawling aggressively to me. I turned around to him and offered a faint grin. I knew that it was already the end for me. Gertrude’s sword pierced a vital spot.“Stop, Luke,” I whispered. Blood had started to rush profusely down my mouth.He stopped crawling and sat up. “Logan…”“Luke, I want you to—”“No! I’m not listening to your crap! This isn’t the time for crap. Weren’t you about to entrust your unborn child to me? Weren’t you about to entrust your pack to me? And for what reason? You wanted to give up. Have you suddenly forgotten what Amber said about peace?” Luke asked while panting heavily.Luke’s words had struck me li