"So you want to know that one requirement?" he asked again."Please state it," urged Kelvin."What's my middle name?" Phoenix questioned. "Whoever can guess it right will be let back into the team. But if you can't, just scram. By the count of 5. 1... 2... 3... 4 and 5. Time's up. Let's go change, brothers. These losers aren't worthy to come close to us." Phoenix said before walking onward into the building. The others made comical faces at the 5 men as they walked in. Four of them blamed Kelvin bitterly."You are adults. I left. Did I compel you to follow me?" Kelvin barked and raised Fabin by the throat but he got punched in the jaw by Quinn. Soon they all got into an intense fight, alerting two officials who quickly came to separate them."You have broken the rules and caused serious injury outside of the game. No partiality will be applied here. Your packs will receive minus 10 points. You must pay it back before any other points can be counted for your packs. But if you feel it'
Tyrion was seated under the specified oak tree, making use of his phone.Suddenly, he felt a light tap on his shoulder that startled him a bit. How did he not sense that someone was here? He turned his head to see it was this hateful Phoenix. This guy must be full of himself since he beat him in the final match."You're here," Tyrion said dryly while still concentrating on his phone."What are you searching on the net?" Phoenix questioned.Without glancing at him, Tyrion responded coldly. "None of your business. Just state what you're here for. I have to join my pack members soon. I don't want anyone to see me here with you.""You loathe me?" Phoenix asked."*scoff* You already know the answer to that," replied Tyrion."Ok," Phoenix leapt and landed on the closest branch of the tree, which he then sat on. "I'll just speak to you from here."Tyrion spoke in an unenthusiastic manner. "Say whatever you want to say. My time's running out. I want to see how Gerald's doing.""Oh, the one yo
Phoenix returned to sit with his mate who asked where he'd been through mind link."You'll know soon. Just be a little patient. Now, why don't we focus on the entertainment in front of us?" he answered with a smirk."Why do I have a hunch that you went out to look for trouble?" Lavana asked with creased eyebrows."Don't worry. I only chatted with my son." "Your son? You have a son? How? Didn't you say you haven't touched any other female? Where did this son come from? How old is he? I want to see him.""Stop being so anxious. Apart from my parents and authorized medical staff who handled me at birth, no one else has seen my nudity," he replied leisurely and then added: "But he's indeed my son."She grimaced. "You... If you went to meet your son, you should at least have brought him back. Where is his mother? Does he look like you?" "Are you jealous or just overly edgy?" he asked with an eyebrow raised."I...""No worries. I'm a virgin, ok," he disclosed in an amused tone."So you ad
At this moment, a beautiful, middle-aged, blonde-haired woman entered the bathroom wearing a blue ankle-length, sleeveless velvet gown. The jewellery on her neck, hands, ears and hair screamed riches. She was accompanied by a stern-looking, dark-skinned lady with a burly build and attired in a black leather skirt and a red crop top that revealed her huge biceps and six packs."Luna, I'll keep watch here." "Thank you, Sara." the middle-aged lady said as she headed towards the cubicles. She heard crying sounds and couldn't help stopping at the particular stall to knock."Someone's in." came Lavana's reply."I know that, my dear. Are you alright? I heard you crying.""Thanks for your concern but please go do your thing.""Hey, do you know who you're talking to?" an annoyed Sara said as she walked over and hit the door albeit, not with much force coz the door would break."Please, I don't want any trouble. Just do your thing and leave," said Lavana as she tried not to cry."Rude. How dar
A large, round golden mirror appeared, levitating in front of her as she sat cross-legged on the exquisite wooden chair she'd taken out of her storage ring. The mirror glowed and a man (whose face was concealed behind an intricately crafted golden mask that had sapphire stones in the middle) could be seen. His shirtless, well-built body had terrifying tattoos of a skull and a three-headed serpent.“How's it going, Glinda? Did you find something valuable?” the man asked in a raspy voice.“Narfi, it's indeed a fact. The female is a tribrid. She is participating in the triennial contest so she is a werewolf for sure. And moments ago, I saw that she made a fellow werewolf kneel and even frighten a Luna without doing much. I can't tell what else she shifts into. But it has to be more powerful than a werewolf." the lady revealed."Probably, she's also a vampire king?" the man asked. Glinda shrugged at his question."Keep tabs on her. When it's time, we'll get her powers and become the ones
9:00 pm.The entire venue was lit by several huge lights all around the place and there were even seven huge pearls of different colours placed around the platform. Many were talking about the radiance and beauty and then the money these things cost.Zyair had dropped out after passing the seventh activity and Zehelina took over for the 8th- swimming! It was done in a large pool somewhere outside the venue but one could see what was happening through the screens all around the venue. The contestants had to swim from one end of the pool to the other as many times as they could within 30 minutes. This was to test their speed and endurance.And there would be only one winner. So all of them did their best. Zehelina lost by 3 rounds and returned to sit with her pack members after changing back to her casual clothes in the costume hall. She looked so glum and refused anyone coming close to her except Phoenix's mate.While being calmed by Lavana, Oliver and Dante took over and dropped out a
It was now time for the last group from the red tent to appear."Let's welcome the last but not least group, Mistyka."As Mr Rex said this, Phoenix and Tyrion walked out of the tent and ascended the platform. They were attired in ragged clothing of different colours. Their hair looked wild and there was charcoal on their faces. Their skin looked dirty too. Tyler's shoes had holes in them while Phoenix was barefooted."Oh my gosh. What a... unique appearance." Mr Rex commented after finding the lost words. "So what will you guys be performing?""We will be performing 'Celestial's rise from ashes'," said Phoenix."Clestial's rise from ashes? What song is that?" Mr Rex wore a puzzled face just like many in the audience."It's a song sung in the olden days by our ancestors," he replied."Oh." Mr Rex said with a look of realization. So this last pair had decided to grace them with an ancient song. Hopefully, they won't be like those unlucky ladies."Alright. We look forward to your perfor
The next morning.7:49 am. All eight of them were at the hotel's restaurant's VIP section, seated around a large round table made of rosewood. Through mind link, they discussed who among them would possibly battle today and also the various strategy that could be used. Phoenix provided quite a lot of help in the latter regard but didn't divulge too much since it might lead the other 6 to deduce something that he didn't want them to. Then he and Lavana surprisingly chose to talk to the six about what happened yestermorning. "Um... My mate and I, we're kind of um... special wolves. We don't know if it's ever been on record but after shifting, we both have this ability to fly and um... vanish. It's the moon goddess' gift to us."Mel sighed before responding to Lavana's mate's words. "Phoenix, Lavana, everyone has their own secrets. I'm sure you guys had your reasons for not telling. Unlike yesterday, I'm not that keen on knowing.""Me neither," said Oliver. The other 4 agreed too by no
Wiyzh-Sybylle Landia Imperial Ceremony hall. 9:00 am. The venue was a gigantic hall built with numerous gleaming gemstones, all having different shades of white, regardless of shape and quality. Surrounding the hall at a reasonable distance from each other were a few golden statues of various fairytale beasts. Numerous shrubs with white or silver flowers could be seen in the large area. If one flew above the hall, he'd see that the flowers surrounding the venue in specific spots actually formed the symbol of love— a heart. There were also some large trees of different heights possessing rose gold trunks, white leaves and silver bell-shaped fruits at random spots, adding to the beauty of the environment. Several beautiful and colourful little effervescent birds were singing in harmony on the branches of those trees, blessing the ears of whoever heard their wonderful melody. White and golden butterflies made from light magic could be seen fluttering their wings around the area. The
"Oh, selfless, huh? Fine, my bride would prefer to see you alive anyway. I'll just take you with me," he looked at the pink snake, "You have any problem with that?" Echidna hastily responded, "No, No! You can take him with you, sir. It's an honour," Phoenix lifted a brow, "You give him up so easily?""I have assurance that since you aren't killing any of us today, you'll take care of my son. Besides, he's too disobedient,""Mom!" Tamesis couldn't believe his mother said that."Your son can only visit you once a year after this. You still want me to take him?" Phoenix questioned with a raised brow."Sure. I'll give you as many treasures. I also know that by the time he returns next year, he'll be more mature and obedient,""Okay. You guys wait out here. I'll take whatever treasures that interest me myself," without waiting for their reply, Phoenix vanished. He reappeared a few minutes later with a star-shaped gleaming purple stone.All of them looked hesitant. This stone was located
The young Vulkhaen finally reached its destination. The part of the cave that was very specious had a lake below. The lake's water was refined and of great purity.In the big lake, 25 snakes of different sizes and colours- big and small- swam with glee and the largest of them- a black-coloured snake- was on the shore just watching. Suddenly it perceived a familiar smell and its golden eyes lit up.Turning its head, it found to its delight that its suspicions were correct- the runaway youngling was back! "Father!" the runagate snake flew down to the shore of the lake and coiled its head around his father's."You finally know to come back, huh?""Yes, father. I'm so sorry. I won't ever defy your orders again. Please forgive me,""It's ok, son. As long as you know and acknowledge your wrong, it's fine. Hey guys, Tamesis is back!" Immediately, all the snakes left the water and flew to shore the moment their wings sprouted."Son, you finally returned," a feminine voice was heard from the
Wiyzh-Sybylle LandiaImperial Sacred Ceremony Ground. Those watching had anxious looks on their faces. The king put on a calm expression, even though his heart was thumping in his chest.But at the moment, he saw Phoenix's hair turn silver with cerulean ends, the calmness on his face fled, getting substituted by anxiousness. ‘Gosh! He’s planning to use his powers?’ the king became even more anxious. No, this mirror had to be stopped from showing any further happening. He didn’t care what people might say; he was king, who were they to complain?But Phoenix suddenly faced the beast with his back and then smiled, giving a signal that the king should let things happen as it should. Worst case, he’ll just present this strong beast's head when he comes out of the portal. The king sighed defeatedly. The first prince had resolved that if the people present on the ceremony ground found out he was actually a sorcerer and not a high-level wizard as they believed for so many years, so be it!
Forbidden Forest. Lavana’s mate exited the portal, landing on the ground on his feet. He steadied himself and saw the portal quickly close. Looking around with his now glowing viridian eyes to see where he was currently, all he could see were tall and wide sturdy trees that could likely be a few hundred or maybe a thousand years old. Their rough trunks were wrapped by various thin or thick golden vines. There were also numerous shrubs, each having different leaf colours. A few of them were known but the majority he couldn't identify. Hence, he had to be careful since the possibility of poisonous or lethal shrubs being amongst the plants was high. Ahead of him was thick white fog and it served as the gateway to the lair of the creatures he was to defeat tonight, Silgioth- ranking first on the top dangerous beasts’ list. He had told the king that this was what he wanted, so the king had the portal drop him right near its dwelling in this taboo forest. In addition to being hard to se
“Greatness of Wiyzh-Sybylle Landians!" the king called out solemnly, with his sceptre raised.In response, the others who were holding sceptres also raised theirs upwards. A resounding "For Eternity!' was heard from all subjects present.The king and the subjects repeated this action two more times, before putting down their sceptres. The satisfied king nodded with a small smile. "Tonight, we’re all gathered here for a special occasion. My son, Prince Phoenix has found a beautiful flower, the mate gifted to him by the goddess. All required rituals have been done up to this point. Now, it is time for him to demonstrate that he can guard the precious flower that he has found, from danger, even at the cost of his life. He will enter the forbidden forest and return by midnight with the head of a dangerous creature. With its teeth, he will make a special necklace for his bride. The beast's core, he will use as the pendant and engrave his name!”“Aye!” the crowd yelled, full of pep. “I, he
Two days later,First Wiz prince's abode,Phoenix's chamber,8:55 pm.Phoenix was back to normal; Now, he could wear clothes and touch himself without feeling any sort of discomfort. Lavana had long been taken away to her assigned residence to be provided special beauty treatments and perform a few other essential rites that required only the bride's presence. According to custom, the couple weren't to see or talk to each other physically before the wedding ceremony.On his part, he had to pass one more test meant for royalty, and that was to bring back the head of a dangerous creature in the forbidden forest- As assurance that he could protect his bride!It was to be done tonight, beginning from 10 pm to midnight- the task had to be done in two hours or less.He had just one hour before beginning the trial. Currently, his hair is neatly tied in a bun, his upper and lower eyelids are painted black and there is a necklace on his neck made from a conscious beast's dark brown teeth. His
The King and his wife were seated on his consort's scepter Alvana, heading towards the monarch's residence slowly."Extreme pain at being touched..." the queen pondered, "If anyone who touches Phoenix makes him feel a lot of pain, then why could his mate touch him without increasing the pain?" she wondered out loud."Probably because she's a mermaid?" the king guessed, "You know, it's rumoured that their touch is comforting to an afflicted soul," The queen sagely nodded, "It could be the case. I can understand that our son is a hybrid, being a wiz and Alpha Blood, that's why there are blurs covering his special places. But his mate is the same! Since when do mermaids have blurs? That didn't look like some sort of magic spell that shields others from seeing the private places either. It's sort of natural,"The king let out a defeated sigh, "Darling, you know she's capable of producing a fireball,""Yeah, I saw that. Even telekinesis!""Lavana is actually tribrid," the king revealed via
She made the pot levitate from the stunned doctor's hands and fly over to her. While it was still levitating, a small fireball materialised atop her right hand, shocking the others. Peter knew she had fire and ice powers, so he wasn't too shocked. But making things levitate, well, that was a first. "Okay, don't increase the fire, maintain it for five minutes," the doctor ordered after regaining his calm and she nodded her agreement. Anything, she would do, as long as Phoenix became well again. She couldn’t lose her darling mate!Doctor Alstein took out several coloured fresh herbs from his second spatial ring and put them in a white porcelain mortar taken out from his first spatial ring. He picked up the pestle that was in it and started pounding it with the right amount of strength required. Then he added some strange-looking fruits taken out of his second storage ring and continued pestling. When he was done, he squeezed out the essential dark green liquid from the crushed stuff i