Chapter 15

It was the next day where Hector is to submit the list and also a meeting with the seer, Hireath the queen, elders and prominent members of the Lycan pack in search of a lasting solution for the Halo clan from the moon goddess

“Hope it wasn't much trouble drafting the list?” Malakai asked Hector.

“It was a piece of cake thanks to the competent help we got from Koslov. It really made everything easy and stress free.”

“Let me have the list, so I'll have it reviewed today and then we start picking out the supplies tomorrow. Hope that's a good idea?”

“It is a great decision, Lycan King.” Hector said as he handed the list over to Malakai.

“Greetings my great king.” the pack's seer said as she announced her presence.

“Oh you're most welcome Layla. We are grateful for your esteemed presence to grace this meeting.”

“Now that everyone is present. Let's get the meeting started.” The head elder stated.

“Layla, we need to hear from the moon goddess regarding the catastrophic events with the Halo clan. They've traveled this far in a quest for a solution. That is why we want you to seek the face of the goddess and tell us what the problem is. Beginning from what the cause of the problem might be, to what we can do to put an abrupt end to the calamities. That is the reason we had this meeting adjourned.” Malakai explained further.

Layla sat on the floor in the middle of the throne room, brought out her instruments for divination and started chanting some incantations. She did this for minutes non stop and stopped. She just went black out, extremely quiet while staring at the floor, like someone caught in a trance. The throne room was dead silent that even if a pin should fall to the floor, it would make a sound.

The silence was taking longer and everyone began whispering to the other as they were all trying to fathom the reason for the lull.

“Your highness, how much longer do we have to wait? It's obvious the seer is out of this realm.” The chief elder whispered to Malakai.

“We are here to hear from the moon goddess and we'll sit here no matter how long it takes.”

“Nobody moves, nobody leaves. Remain in whatever position you are in until the seer comes back from her trance with messages from the moon goddess. That is my royal order to everyone present here.”

The wait continues, minutes turned to hours. Finally Layla, the seer was back. Everyone was relieved because her sudden transmission to the other realm had them all on the edge.

“Oh great seer, we beseech you to tell us all that was revealed to you.”

“My king, I'm afraid to tell you all that the moon goddess has refused to say anything regarding the Halo clan.”

“Impossible.” Members of the elders committee shouted as silence from the moon goddess was the least thing anyone expected. This caused a stir among them.

“Silence.” Malakai ordered.

“Great seer, if the goddess has refused to say anything, then perhaps what could be the reason for her silence. Please tell us.”

“My king, I think there's more to the story than we are being told. Silence from the moon goddess is a sign that there are some things that they haven't told us. I tried my best to persuade the great goddess to say something but she was determined to keep silent regarding this issue.”

“What do you suggest we do now?”

“I want them.” She pointed at Hector and Luna Emelda, his mother.

“What about them?” Malakai asked.

“I want them to tell us everything from the very beginning without mincing any words. Perhaps if they start off by coming out clean with the truth. Maybe then, the moon goddess might be persuaded to speak.”

“Hmmm… if that's the case. Please Hector, now's not the time to try to cover up some dirts under the carpet. Please you have to tell us all there is to know if we are to render any form of help or assistance to you and your clan.”

“It all started three years ago, after I got separated from my wife, my Luna.”

“Oh yes, we heard the rumors of how the Luna queen of the Halo clan was sent away but we only thought they were just rumors. Now that you've mentioned it, please tell us what really happened between you and your ex wife. Because we also heard that you have a new Luna.” the chief elder spoke up.

“Why do I have the feeling that everything started with the ex Luna queen? And maybe that is what the moon goddess wants us to figure out before she says anything.” one of the Gemma lord said.

“You are right. I agree with you on that. She just might be the reason for all the calamities and evil happenings. Please go on, Alpha Hector.” Another elder said.

Hireath infuriated by the sudden unexpected call down of the ex Luna queen of the Halo clan. Even though it was annoying, she still found it amusing regardless. She really wanted to see where they were all headed with this. Her eyes set on Hector, eagerly waiting to hear what Hector was going to say. Will he justify himself by putting the blame of all the misfortunes on her, turning his back on her just like he did three years ago.

“Now let me see if he's still the same selfish and callous monster that turned his back on me when I needed him the most. Even if no one wanted to believe me, he of all people should have given me that benefit of doubt. He didn't trust me three years ago, now let's see if he's a different person that has learnt from the mistakes of his past. Or is he still that coward that hides behind lies and deceit? Is he still pusillanimous to stand up to the truth?”