Gaze Upon The Moon.The night was silent, the only thing one could hear was the sounds of crickets singing, owls calling out to their fellow species, in addition to the faint footsteps of the soldiers that were put on night duty.The night was cold and warm at the same time, cold enough to be soothing and cozy, yet warm enough to prevent those subjected to it from catching a cold. It was perfect, perfect enough for Elena to sit and watch the crescent moon as it reflected light from the sun.It was perfect, full moon or not. Elena loved it, from her view it was a faint representation of the moon goddess herself, soft and gentle on the skin but bright enough to allow those under her to see. It was charismatic and proud, yet humble and elusive.The moon Goddess had always been a wonder to her, not even because she was a deity but because she gave Elena a life setting that made her suffer so much.She sighed.Anyone would have lost faith in her by now, regardless of the aids and miracles
Training grounds "Wake up, Elena," Elena heard someone say from outside her room. A knock sounded on her door and the person outside shouted, "Elena, you need to come out of your room now." Elena turned weakly to her side and covered her face with her pillow. She opened her eyes slowly. From the little rays of light seeping into her room through her closed curtains, she knew that the day was just breaking. It was probably not even up six yet. With a loud groan, Elena pulled her blanket over her head in a bid to block out the banging on her door. Whoever was outside could wait another ten minutes. "Elena," her knocker persisted, their fist hitting the door harder. "Wake up, Elena." Elena, unable to handle the noise anymore, sprang up from her bed. With drowsy, yet fuming eyes, she walked up to the door as she shouted, "who is it?" Maybe it was due to the loud noise that they were producing with their fist or maybe it was just them being oblivious but the person outside didn't resp
Training grounds II"So, Lina told you about what happened, huh?" Elena said as she increased her walking pace in a bid to keep up with Norris whose big strides kept her at a few meters away from him. "What else did she tell you?" "She told me nothing much about you," Norris said, moving the big staff from his left hand to his right. "Only that which seems to be essential for today's work."Elena gave a grunt in response to Norris' words. From the time that he had used it though, Elena knew that he was lying. Elena noticed the way Linas strides changed the moment her eyes landed on Norris. Her pitch had gone higher and she seemed to have been overcome with some sense of excitement. Elena needed none to tell her that she had a thing for the sweat soaked guy... and that she had told him every little thing about her..."Pick up a stick," Elena heard Norris say. She blinked twice and looked up at Norris who had now stopped working.Confused, she muttered, "what did you say?" "The staf
We're...A Family?Elena felt so much relief wash over her as she got to the pack house, she was sore all over but she had no other choice than to walk home that day.All she could think about was food and sleep, she sighed, imagining the garnish that the cook made the other day.The perfectly marinated meat, the vegetables and leaves, the sauce alone was to die for.She had always loved fish, up until her father died, where she was fed with the cold left overs that her uncle and his mate couldn't finish. Cold food was okay, but cold soggy fish was just disgusting for her, yet she appreciated it. It was a lot better than days where there was no left over at all, because of that she appreciated the cook whenever he made a little extra food. "Oof" She exclaimed, raising her left hand to rub her forehead which had just made an impact with the main door. "Hey, you should be careful" she heard a kid say before making his way inside.She took in a deep breath and exhaled trying her best n
She…Escaped?"Oh honey, you look so good in that apron, don't you think? '' Jerry, Elena's uncle said to his wife, who had put it upon herself to make him dinner today. "Oh do I? I wore it for you honey" She replied with a seductive smile, at that point, she was at her room with a tray of food, standing in front of him, dressed in nothing but an apron and the usual underwear."For me? That's so sweet of you, you know how I like it " Jerry replied as he licked his lower lip.He had just gotten out of the bathroom and had put on his trousers before she walked in with dinner. "I also made your favorite, stewed fish and caramel coffee " she said, placing the food on a stool."How about I have you first" He replied as he pulled her close to him."You know, ever since Elena was gone, you have been extra fun" She said softly as she placed her arms around his neck."Oh, You don't like it? " He replied her, he knew pretty well that she liked it but wanted to hear it from her."Of course, I d
A TOASTLina uncorked the wine bottle and poured for herself a glass. When it was full, she handed the bottle over to Elena who collected it with a small nod and a 'thank you'. She grabbed a small glass from the table and began pouring herself a glass as Lina spoke."You don't look as bad as you claimed you did," she said as she brought the glass of wine to her lips and took a small sip. She smacked her lips after gulping down the wine and tilted her glass to Elena as she said, "I would say you look way better than I did.""You've trained with Norris?" Elena asked as she dropped the wine bottle down on the table. She raised her glass and before taking a sip, said to Lina, "you never told me that.""I didn't train with Norris, Elena," Lina said with a small chuckle as she rested her arms on the table. She looked at Elena and rolled her eyes playfully and she mumbled, "although I wish everyday that I did.""Oh, okay," Elena said with a small shrug. Lina saw her reaction to her statement
Elena felt her legs ache as she made her way to the training ground. She wasn't sure what to expect from Norris, "he would definitely be upset with me for showing up late." She thought to herself and increased her pace.She was absolutely right when she felt that way as Norris bore an unwelcoming look seeing her from afar."Is this how you wish to make my whole day useless by keeping me here for so long?" He sneered, his voice just as unwelcoming as his gaze on her.He sounded so harsh, just like Marcus and her uncle, but not so wicked as them. She understood that he was obviously too angry for staying up there for so long without meeting her, it was perfectly normal for him to act that way."My apologies, sir." Elena retorted with a slight bow, still retaining her gaze on the floor. "Alright, that's just fine, let's get to work immediately." Norris replied and his upset-looking face relaxed into a smile. "How was your first experience by the way? You sure have all the qualities I wo
"You must be out of your mind to say that to me. You all must find Elena, I don't care to know how you will go about it but I just want to hear of her arrival by this time tomorrow." Jerry howled in anger at the commander who was still speechless about Elena's sudden escape from the pack house."Your highness, I-" He tried to say, but he was immediately interrupted by a heavy bang on the table, which was obviously Jerry's doing."Keep shut this minute!"He remained mute instantly as he had been told. "I don't have anything much to say to you but all I just want you to know is to receive the news about her arrival." Jerry continued, raising his voice so that he was heard by almost everyone."Do that before dusk tomorrow if you still want your head hanging on your neck." He said and walked out before the commander could utter a word.The commander was left speechless at that point, watching Jerry leave in anger, without saying any more words to him. He just knew he had fallen into his p