FOREST OF ARMAGEDDON AVERY'S POV "What's going on with him?" I asked myself."Avery!" He screamed again."Yes?" I stood up, scratching my eyes with my index finger.He calmed down when he saw me. I looked up to him to check if everything was alright. I could also hear thuds of footsteps running towards us - it was the lady."What's wrong?" I asked.He didn't respond. He just helped me stand up, and he gave me a tight hug."I missed him." I reassured myself after a long day."Why are you here and not the feast?" He asked.My eyes stuck to his. Wanted to punch him in the face, but Nahigra was there, so I composed."After you didn't respond to me, I left for this place." I said."You should have gone back to the feast then." He said."It is boring." I said.He smiled at me and gave me a hug. I remembered the words of Devon. I disconnected myself from him."Good evening my lady." I greeted Nahigra, who was busy catching her breath."Evening." She said, "I'll excuse you two. Meet me at t
THE BOUNDARY PART 1"Shhhhhhhh,"Hoots placed his index finger on his lips. In his head, he starts to think about the worst case scenario."The last thing that will happen is that I'll fight to death." He thought. "Would this be the end of me?"Thoughts flowed in and out. But, the dog still continued grumbling.Hoots sighed, and stood up. Before Charles and the lady could come out. Hoots shifted and ran away, then the dog followed.Charles and the lady seeing this also shifted and chased after Hoots.The chase was intense. Hoots continued to remember when Nicholas kept nagging him about his wolf form and how he needed to train.If he hadn't, I don't think he would be this agile to run with a lone wolf, his wife, and his dog!They stopped when they got to a boundary."He just entered the dead zone." Charles's wife mind-talked with Charles, and Charles nodded - They ran back home.Hoots shifted back to his human form."This place is horrific." He said.Unlike the Armageddon forest, this
THE BOUNDARY PART 2NICHOLAS'S POVI never knew she wasn't sleeping. At the rear end, I knew my pride was hurt. This would be the first time I'm saying those words to someone.I burnt my bridges, I mended it back, and in a moment she is back again. I tried forgetting her, but when I tried, only longing remained."Avery… A blessing to me." I whispered as I stared into her eyes, and she did to mine."Sleep." I told her.Like a mother to a child, she laid comfortably, and closed her eyes to sleep. I stroked her hair, as I felt she was sleeping, I stood up quietly and left.Next on my agenda is seeing Wahika before I go to bed. The book was in my dress as I walked hastily to her place.It took me a few minutes to get there. I knocked on her door and she called me in. Wahika was eating pancakes."Isn't it too late to be eating?" I asked her."Isn't it too late to be here?" She asked."It is not." I said as I sat near her.Wahika put away her food. She stood up and came nearer to me."Why i
SUPER-NATURALNicholas woke up feeling enlightened. He had woken up with the book by his side. He opened his mouth wide as he yawned - in between he covered his mouth with his hands."Today is going to be a good day." He stood up.He went to his reading table, opening the book again to read. He saw the last part where Alisson was about to tell him something and he interrupted."What did she want to tell me then?" He hastily stood up to leave for Avery's place, but stopped between his tracks."No," he muttered and went back to sit down.He hasn't seen the man that gave him the book. He wished he had collected any info of the man. But, he remembered his face, but as a secret he did not want to draw it and place a wanted tag on his head - It will raise voices.He went over to the window and opened it. Closing his eyes, hee exhaled in and exhaled out. Feeling the air in his lungs."Been a while I have shifted. Maybe I should try racing with Hoots today. Then we talk about what he knows th
MAYBE WE AREN'T BAD AFTERALL 30 years ago…Young Charles was with his dad, learning the carpentry work. They were in the safest chambers of the pack. His dad was the right hand man of the alpha then.But, things took a huge turn when it was rumoured that Charles' father was behind the leak of the plan to the Blessingstoke.The interrogation concluded that they were guilty of the charges as they found golds imprinted in the name of Blessingstoke."Run Charles! Run!!"Those were the last words his father told him as a sword pierced through his heart.Charles looked at the killer, and he saw that it was Devon - Devon grinned devilishly as he had accomplished his mission.Present day…"I'll make sure I see the end of them all." Charles said.He took his dagger and left. His wife just watched him as he left."He is so angry that he is ignoring me subconsciously. That's why we need to end this as fast as we can. It is already 10 years now." She said,Charles got to Mensaviv place, he knock
TALES OF THE DESTINY WRITERS"You have been staring at me like that for over five minutes, young master." Hoots said.Nicholas blinked his eyes simultaneously."Have I?" He asked."Yes." Hoots responded.Nicholas sat uprightly. He carried the cup of wine in front of him."They sell the best wine here, yeah?" Nicholas asked."Yes," Hoots responded. "They had it shipped from outside the walls.Hoots said, and Nicholas just nodded his head in agreement to what he was saying.Hoots remembered the words of the old man he met at the boundary. He wanted to tell Nicholas, but he was hesitating…"Do you know any old man?" Hoots asked Nicholas.Nicholas looked at him blankly. Definably no words were coming forth but he maintained that stern look urging Hoots to say more, but Hoots couldn't."How about you and Avery?" Hoots asked, hoping he did forget about everything they came here to discuss."Turns out when you spend time with someone and don't kill them, you actually become lovers." Nicholas
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FORThe intensity of the room grew. Hoots' father didn't want to say anything. Devon wanted him to spill at all costs. Devon sat down on his seat. He stared at Hoots' father, and Hoots' father did the same."You don't fear me. Don't you?" Devon asked."I don't know if I do, but I definitely do not fear those who do evil." Hoots father replied.Devon stood up, walked down the stairs. He massaged his beards with his hands. Hoots' father watched him as he majestically walked down the stairs. Devon drew closer to Hoots' father."You want me to end your lineage because of the words you don't want to say?" Devon threatened."If I tell you, I'm already a dead meat." Hoots father said.Avery's POVI heard the voices from inside. Nahigra had ordered me to give a parcel to the alpha, but something is stopping me from going.I could feel the intensity of the room, and it was not for a mere mortal like me. I wanted to turn back when I heard those words."You want me to en
MAYBE OR MAYBE NOTThe clash between Hoots father and the alpha was a tough one. Nahigra has shifted to calm them down, but she knows the fight doesn't stop there.She had ordered Avery to call Hoots, in order to settle the dispute a little and learn about this situation.When Hoots got to where Nahigra was sitting down. Avery left.Earlier on, Elias and Nicholas had talked to Devon about his act. He did not talk about why they fought, but Devon made sure not to tell them anything."Hoots." Nahigra called."Yes aunty?" Hoots replied."It is weird calling me aunty.""I know right. But no one is here."They both laughed. Suddenly Hoots became serious."Why do you call me?" Hoots asked."Something happened at the Hall today. This evening to be precise." Nahigra narrated."What happened?" He asked."My brother…" Nahigra paused."My father?" Hoots asked, and Nahigra nodded. "What went wrong?" He asked."There was a clash.""A clash?""Yes.""With who?""The alpha."Upon hearing the Alpha,
EPILOGUE --- AGAIN AND AGAINIt was a whole battle against a male confessor and his clan. The nightcrawlers came together to join forces with all the confessors to eradicate the male confessor once and for all. They all knew, that killing the male confessor is like catching lightning - His armies are might, large and filled with humans, confessors, Lycans, werewolves, and nightcrawlers.Only a few, a very little few are not under his command. They are all bent to his command and are willing to sacrifice themselves for the male confessor. With his mother forcefully beside him, ruling multiple large kingdoms.When he was only but twenty, Dylan decided to kill him, but he was caught. The male confessor commanded that each part of his fingers should be removed every hour, then he would finally be killed when the ten fingers and toes are gone.Dylan removed the leather gloves, revealing his lost fingers. "Damn," Nikki whispered under her breath."I had the power to outrun his army because
THE LITTLE BOY The nightcrawlers surrounded the eldest of the nightcrawlers inside their cave. They waited for him to speak up because they are all aware that he would have known about what is going on currently in the forest and with the confessors. "You all expect me to say something about what is going on currently in the confessor's city?" The nightcrawler asked. They all shook their heads and went their way. Deep down they were all scared. What really happened during those times? The nightcrawler sighed and glared at one who didn't want to leave. "What are you waiting for young one?" He didn't speak, yet he continued staring at the nightcrawler. He sniffed the air and at once the old nightcrawler knew something was disturbing him. "Talk young one. I won't sacrifice you." He assured. "The baby ---" "I know. I'm also thinking about what to do here. The baby must not live." "The baby is hours old now. Nothing can kill him as we speak. What about that sword, Elder Dylan?" It ha
HE IS REBORN."We will regret this. It is not about the question if we would. We didn't - No - You should have listened when I said we should go forward and search for her." Theresa, one of the midwives - also one of the greatest confessors that ever lived lamented.She sat down on the chair as she entered the room and others followed behind. "I know it is risky." The eldest of the midwives said and continued. "But, we all know that it is just written in the books and we have not seen for ourselves what great calamity would befall us. Maybe the people who came together to write this book see how powerful he is and would not want anyone to wield that kind of power again. Thus, tagging him bad from birth.""I would not say otherwise, but it is written for a reason. If it was never a threat to us all, I don't think they would have agreed to write the book.""Then they should have explained the consequences of leaving that child alive. No stories, only warnings. And if it had happened bef
THE BIRTH SYNDROMEIt feels a lot weird when you know you have a super power inside of you. Humans and supernatural beings bend to your will, and there is absolutely nothing they can do about it. It is incredible, but it comes with a disadvantage."Erhmm, Nicholas, can you help me with the cup of water on the table please?" Avery asked."I'm very busy currently, there are a lot of letters I need to write back to Blessingstoke and —" a stolen glare toward Avery kept him mute halfway. "Don't you dare use that on me, Avery." Nicholas stood slowly.Avery laughed and kept on laughing. "I'm not using it on you. See my baby bump, I don't want to move right now." She said amidst laughing.Avery is eight months pregnant. The midwives told her to get into care immediately, but she was adamant. When anyone tries to force her to leave for the care room, she would try to use her powers on them. Thus, they all backed off at one point in time.They heard a knock on the door. Nicholas was holding the
WHO KNOWS?A wasted life can never be returned. The consequences lie in the depth of shadows. He made a lot of mistakes, and it haunts him to this day. But, who will save him from his trespasses?It has been three months and everywhere has been peaceful both in Arbedour and Blessingstoke. The visit to Blessingstoke did wonders for the citizens of both cities, but never for their rulers. Charles followed the advice of Elias and he kept poisoning the mind of the king Beatrice kept advising the king to visit Arbedour and make peace with the alpha.In the middle of the second month, words went out about the king of Blessingstoke visiting Arbedour, but Charles got his way around it and it was delayed.FOUR MONTHS LATER"You said you won't listen to me?" Charles' voice sounded cold toward the king."What do you mean? I'm the king and my decision is final. I'm going to Arbedour to sign a peace treaty. Everything needs to stop now. For the future generation, we need to stop the war." The king
BETRAYAL AND LOYALTY"We are home!" Philippa, a young lady about Avery's height and age yelled as she entered the castle. Beatrice wouldn't believe her eyes - she shouldn't be back now - oh, she missed Avery."Philippa?" Beatrice called out her daughter. They embraced each other as tightly as they could."Mother." She smiled, closing her eyes to feel the moment she had craved for.There was an elderly woman beside Philippa. A few months ago, she was forced to follow Philippa to an unknown town And they spent most of the year there. "Mrs Stewart, welcome back." Beatrice greeted her.Amazed as she should be. "Is this the king's sister?" She asked."Yes, I am," Beatrice replied with a grin."The real you wouldn't have greeted me. It is weird." She said what was on her mind and didn't keep anything to herself."People change." Reginald walked majestically toward Mrs Stewart and gave her a warm hug."Reginald." She called him."I have missed how you call my name." Reginald smiled. "Avery w
THE EVIDENCE"Should we ask her about it?" Nicholas bent toward Avery. Avery glared at Beatrice."No, don't. Let's wait till after the wine and dine. Don't spoil the fun!" Avery yelled beneath her voice."Why did you have to yell?" Nicholas scowled."I didn't. I just have to maintain a voice you can hear with the high pitch noise in this tavern.""No one can hold his liquor better than me." A man with a gold beard and a loud voice bluffed after finishing a bowl of liquor."Did he really finish that?" Nicholas asked Avery."We are both watching Nicholas. Don't ask me questions like that. I'm still amazed." Avery glared at the dwarf."Let me prove it to you." Danika's solemn voice filled the room. Her actions brought more evidence to Nicholas.The eldest prince of the moonstone clan was the strongest liquor drinker in the whole of Arbedour until Danika challenged him and she won. Maybe that sums up the reason Elias hated Danika up till now."She behaves exactly like Danika." Nicholas la
A VISIT TO HELL"Who is next!?" Young Danika screamed from the arena. Nicholas was proud of his best friend who hasn't turned but defeated those that have with ease. No one like her because of this and they are looking for a person that can shut her mouth - she hasn't stopped yelling and no one was cheering - Nicholas would have, but as the son of the alpha, he is expected not to take sides."I said who is next!!?" Danika bluffed until a huge man came on stage.This was not supposed to be so. He shouldn't be there at the moment. He was not expected to fight at all, but people wanted her to lose. Nicholas complained to Devon, but he didn't listen."Father, this is murderer. She hasn't shifted yet and she will fight with Kakuna? Even I can't take him on without getting serious injuries." Nicholas complained."No, this would be total fun. Don't you believe in your best friend?" He replied with a grin. Maybe this day was the day he stopped calling Devon, 'father'.ANNOUNCER: THERE IS THE
YOU REMIND ME OF THE SCARSAnother beautiful night and the two lovebirds avoided each other as obviously as possible. Nicholas was glued to Reginald throughout after the king dismissed them from his presence and Avery stayed with Danika and Beatrice. The men sat with the butcher who was almost done with the kill and talked about sports and the following day which was hunting.Nicholas was lost in their conversation about sports, but it is entirely different from what he knew back at home. Reginald showed the scar he got from racing on a wild horse and the butcher joked about the fact that he is always butchering or arranging the meat into a sack. Tables turned and it was Nicholas' turn."What about you?" Reginald tilted his head sideway. "Have you gotten any injury or scars?" He asked before Nicholas could reply. "I know you guys heal or you don't?""Too many questions." Nicholas scoffed. "Well, I have a scar, but it is a long story. It is from the sports, but not actually from playin