SCARLET'S POV. “Why?”“You didn't listen to me back then. Why did you suddenly change your mind?” She asked, crossing her legs, and I let out a sigh. “Because now I'm ready to listen. Will you explain to me?” I asked, playing with my fingers, as I waited for whatever she was going to say. “It is an ancient darkness linked to dark magic that I sense in her.” She said, and I sat up straighter. “Ancient what? Dark magic?” I asked, furrowing my brows. “Yes. I sensed it within her, and was greatly troubled. As I told you, I tried to get rid of it because I didn't want it becoming something that might actually affect me later, but I was unsuccessful.”“I don't understand you.” I said. She probably didn't know what she was saying, or she was being dramatic again. “There is an ancient darkness linked to dark magic that is using your sister as its host. It is living in her, feeding on her, and taking over her slowly.” She explained, and I almost scoffed.“Sylvia doesn't have magic. That i
SCARLET’S POVWhen I got to the hospital, I headed to Ralph’s ward and all that was on my mind was that I hoped I would be able to wake him up with my powers, because I so much needed answers on how to save Sylvia.I couldn’t possibly let my sister continue to be the host of a strange being. No wonder she had been acting strange as well. Certainly, she wasn’t acting like herself; just that I didn’t quickly suspect anything that has to do with possession.Oh, poor Sylvia. She must have felt so lonely, yelling for help before the thing possessed her; yet no one was there to hear her out. I pushed open the door to his ward, and then walked up to him. He was still in coma and hadn’t looked any better since the past few days since he had been here. I looked around me, then at the door to be certain no one was close by as I wouldn’t want anyone to find out what I was doing.I concentrated on my magic, and placed my hands on him as I closed my eyes for a while. “Shit! Why won’t it work?” I
SCARLET’S POVWe walked through the forest paths and I was the one who seemed to be leading us. It was like I knew it like the back of my hand, and I heard little steps, as Ralph tried to keep up with me. I was going way too fast. But then, I hoped the magic would keep him standing for a longer period of time, regardless of whatever happens.Finally, I got to a thicket, and looked around. It suddenly felt like I ought to stop. I had gotten to my destination. Like something had called me, and had called me to that spot. I bent and picked up a white stone, and began to make a pattern with more white stones. It was a pattern I had never made in all my life, but my hands were going faster than my brain. It was like my body wasn't mine, but someone else's, like I was fitting in bits of a puzzle. My pace became faster with each increasing sound, and I eventually produced a door. With stones, I had arranged an ancient looking door. “Be careful.” Ralph said, coming out from between the tree
SCARLET'S POV“We just need to get past them, and find the portal. They're not that hard to outrun!” Ralph said, turning, and running. “Alright!” I replied shakily, as we ran hand in hand, from the mass of black scorpions. They crawled over themselves, making strange clicking noises as they tumbled forth. My heart was crazed. If they happened to catch up with us, we would get stung by almost all of them, and that would mean getting filled up with poison, which would automatically mean death.“Damn! I don't think we can use our abilities!” Ralph shouted, and I realized we were running at the speed humans recognized as fast, but slow to Lycans and wolves. “Damn it!” I shouted, trying to run as fast as I could to avoid getting caught by the scorpions. I couldn't imagine what would happen if they happened to lay their nasty pincers on me. There was no way my wolf speed wouldn't kick in. Not when I needed it the most.“It doesn't work. Don't even bother.” Ralpg shouted, and I looked bac
SCARLET'S POV I couldn't help myself. I was helplessly attacked by the dead bodies. They came around me, and I screamed. Their hands all touched me, roaming my body, and I was pushed to the ground, while they made noises that seemed like a mourning cry. It felt so painful, like they were trying to rip out a part of me. I was choking in my own blood, and my eyes stung from blood filling it up. My ears were also filled with blood, and the blood pouring out of my nose ran back into it, as I was jolted upwards every three seconds. It was an experience I hated. The feeling of dying all alone among horrible creatures. The fear alone… the fear from them touching me, putting their faces close to mine, was so horrible that it felt to me that I was drowning in my fear. Crying out was even impossible. Each time I cried out, I gurgled blood, and the taste of my own blood tasted so bitter, and disgusting. There was nothing I could do to help myself.Was I going to die just like that? I recalled
SCARLET'S POVI coughed up blood again, and felt weakened, like I couldn't hold on anymore. Back then, thinking of meeting my mother had actually done something awful to me. It made me wonder if death could really take me to her.It wasn't like I didn't want to hold on, I was just tired. The pain in my stomach was too much, and so much blood had run up my nose that it stung, and my throat felt sore. When the dead bodies left me, my senses had returned, but my eyesight was dimming.And I wondered… Am I dying? Would just a single trick from the forest kill me just like that?I had attacked with all my might, not knowing I was fighting with the one I could never overpower. Ralph, seeing me as a monster, would have attacked fiercely. My screams must have been roars to him, and my gasps of pain, snarls. “Scarlet… stop.” Ralph suddenly said, and I realized my own eyes had been closing without me knowing it. “Hang in there. Don't close those eyes.” He ordered, laying me against the tree, a
RALPH'S POVThings were beginning to get worse. I didn't know if we could outrun eagles when we were running at human speed, and I feared greatly for Scarlet who was injured. “Let's run!” I whispered frantically, even though the eagles didn't need to hear us to chase us. We began to run, and she winced continuously as she did. Honestly, I was also scared. Not just for myself, but for her. Even though it had been a mistake, taking her back home safely seemed to be my responsibility. It felt like it would be my fault if she died. The thing that scared me the most was losing her. What would I explain to Elias and Sylvia if I got back without her?When she had been dying from my slash the other time, it had felt like the world had ended, and I had lost her, but thankfully, I was able to save her. I also cared about her as my friend. And what would life mean without lively Scarlet?“Can you run? Will you get on my back?” I asked, holding her hand tightly.“No, I would rather not slow yo
SCARLET'S POVFear gripped me hard in my chest, as I watched the large creature. Never in my life, had I ever seen a creature as large as that.The worst thing about the giant octopus was that it seemed to have eyes everywhere on its body. "Damn." Ralph muttered, and immediately turned around pulling me with him. "Swim."I began to swim, but it was hard. Already, my stomach hurt. The leaves, and cloth which Ralph had used to cover my wounds had slipped off, and I wasn't supposed to be in water, with such a wound. Swimming forward was our only option because the water didn't let us get anywhere near the shore. Just then, a large tentacle landed right between Ralpha and I, with a large splash, and we were both driven apart by the force of it.I landed on another tentacle, and my heart threatened to burst out."Scarlet! Use your claws!" Ralph said, as I began to rise out of his reach. I got up from the slowly rising tentacle, and tried to jump down, but another tentacle caught me, and
SCARLET'S POV. Egg after egg dropped, filling the space, and I couldn't help the feeling of raw panic eating me up. I had ever seen such a monster with different traits. It has pincers like scorpions and made loud noises. It buzzed like a bee, and was so solid even though it was made of ants. It was laying eggs which was really unbelievable, but what scared me was that I didn't know what would happen if the eggs happened to hatch. What creature would we see there, and how would they eat us up?I took in deep breaths, as me and Elias were pushed together. I couldn't help myself. It felt like I would suddenly scream, and go out. The eggs fell against us, and it was then I knew I couldn't help myself. “Elias!” I called out, as my hand closed over his shirt tightly. My mouth opened wide, and I fought for breath, but couldn't find it. “Scarlet, Scarlet, breathe!” Elias said, looking at me intently, as I hit my chest, trying to breathe. My eyes filled up with tears, and it felt like I w
RALPH'S POVEstelle looked at us all, enjoying the looks of shock on the faces of the men. Then she walked over to me, and bent, placing a hand on the table, and the other behind my chair. I wouldn't deny the ice in her eyes. Everything about her seemed cold, and although I hated her being that close to me, I did not budge. I stared at her right in the eye, without fear. “You must be having a hard time, right?” She spoke softly. “Well, I've had a harder time.” She said, then straightened up, without taking her eyes off me for a second. She seemed to built for revenge, and in her eyes were the echoes of pain, and cold. She took a few steps backwards, before giving a smile that didn't reach her eyes, then she turned away, walking out of the hall. The elders all looked like they had been holding their breaths, and they let it out quickly, looking at each other. “I believe we've discussed all we need to discuss.” I said, getting to my feet. Sitting around, doing nothing was something
RALPH’S POVI dressed in my room, trying hard so time wouldn't run out on me. There was a council meeting scheduled for the day, and I had to attend instead of Elias. The council elders had sent in multiple envelopes, all demanding to see Elias. ‘Where is the Alpha?’‘What is the Alpha planning on doing?’‘Is Alpha Elias aware that things are becoming even worse?’They had sent in all kinds of questions, and I understood their impatience. It was all stemming from the fear Estelle had woven into their hearts. A knock came on my door. “Come in.” I said, brushing my hair. If I didn't look my best, they would assume Elias didn't know what he was doing, and that he had just put some random person on his throne. I really hoped he and Scarlet would make it back alive, and quickly because I was in no way fit for an Alpha. A maid walked in with toast on a tray. “No, no, I'm fine. I didn't ask for breakfast.” I said, but she didn't retreat. “Before leaving, Alpha Elias gave me strict ord
SCARLET’S POVWe fell mercilessly, hitting the rough edges, getting bruises all over. I landed on the ground with my head in an awkward position, before straightening up, and looking at Elias, who was sprawled on the ground, breathing hard, as he looked up at the sky. I looked around. Apparently, we had fallen in some kind of hole. Due to taking quick hasty breaths, the dust managed to get into my nose, and I sneezed hard. We heard the strange buzzing sound, and I covered my mouth, only for another sneeze to come true. I sneezed again, and Elias scrambled to his fist to cover my mouth. I held his hand there, willing myself not to sneeze. Eventually, I let out a tiny one, and with my eyes watering, I looked around, taking Elias' hands off my mouth. Everywhere was dusty. It was probably because we had fallen through it. All the dust seemed to be settling. “What do we do now?” I whispered, giving a little cough, as I tried to swipe the dust away from settling on my face.“I think w
THIRD PERSONIt wasn't just Elias who felt the tendrils of fear squeezing his heart. Scarlet felt it too, and it felt like her chest was on fire, just from wondering what would happen. The mere terror that the clanging sound generated made her heart beat faster at every clang. It was too much for her to handle. She looked around repeatedly, and the soft wind whipped her hair into her face, which she brushed back with both hands. Already, her palms were cold and sweaty, and the anxiety was just too much. She needed the suspense to be over. “What do you think that is?” She asked Elias, still looking around, trying to guess what could be the reason for the weird sound. “I have no idea.” Elias replied, as the sound grew louder. “We should… I think we should move on.” Scarlet suggested, wanting to make a move. It was so obvious that whatever was approaching them with the weird sound wasn't single. It wasn't two, nor was it three. It was definitely a lot.“I say we wait.” Elias replied,
ELIAS’ POVI couldn't understand the fear and anxiety filling me up. It wasn't the first time Scarlet and I had been on a journey, or been faced with dangerous creatures, and people, but still there was that nervousness. That whispering voice that told me my fears were not twisting lies in my head, but trying to bore the truth into me. Something really awful could happen, and I might be unable to escape it with Scarlet by my side. Either way, I hated the feeling. The whole place spoke, and gave an aura of power, dark power, and it boasted too easily of how we could get killed. It was the main reason for my fears. The man looked at us, and even without the features on his face, I was somehow able to tell that he had a smile on. Then, I looked at Scarlet. She also seemed lost in thoughts, and it would be the best time to try to convince her, but she would despise me for it. It was better I carried out her wish, than to let my fear get the best of me. “We are willing to try. After
Scarlet and Elias couldn’t help but admit within themselves that they were overwhelmed by fear. Elias knew how dangerous the journey was, and this made him even more scared. “Well, hello.” The man spoke, in an eerie tone. “Who the hell are you?” Elias managed to question him, as they were both wary of him. “A question which actually isn’t the major concern. But I’ll tell you one thing. If you dare try to escape, because it’s only expected of you to want to run from me, you won’t be able to get to the world beyond.” “Uhn!” Elias exclaimed softly, not knowing whether to believe the man or not. “Yeah. To make things more understandable for you, I am the passage to the world beyond, which only means without me, you can’t go into the world beyond. So, now, I hope you know that it is only unwise of you to run from me. And if you have enough time to waste, you can actually run from me, and when you realize you’ve been wasting your time, you’ll come back, and definitely meet me here.” Bo
SCARLET’S POV It was dawn already, and was time for us to set out for her journey. If it was an outing, I would have been so excited about it, but then, it was a dangerous journey which we are just going on for the sake of a friend which we have taken as a family. Even from the name, the world beyond, one would have known that it isn’t a place one can take lightly. For Elias to have been so adamant on us not going there, it was evident that it wasn’t like other dangerous places that we have gotten ourselves into. “Are you certain you are ready?” Elias asked me as we headed towards the woods. “I am more than ready.” I responded to him, not wanting to sound discouraging. Even if I wanted to sound discouraging, it shouldn’t be from here when he could easily turn back and by then, whatever I do, might not make him change his mind, anymore. We didn’t have to walk too much before we got to the woods, and that only made me feel a little anxious. But then, I had to stop myself from getti
SCARLET'S POV “I know, and I feel quite bad for going down that lane, but you know we’ve got to do all it takes to ensure Ashley is back to good health. Who knows? She might be able to help us with an information. You know she was captured by Estelle. She must have seen a lot which would be very helpful for us.” “I understand. Just look for better ways to convince him regarding something than hurting yourself. Well, let me leave you to go over to meet him. I’m sure he’s so annoyed with both you, and himself. You’ve got to make him feel he isn’t making the wrong decision.” “Alright! I’m on it.” “He’s in the garden, by the way.” Ralph informed me, and I smiled lightly. “Thanks.” I appreciated him, then I stepped out of the room and walked towards the garden. On getting to the garden, I saw him standing and gazing at the sky with both hands in his pockets. I knew he was going through a lot, and had a lot of responsibilities burdening him. So, all he needed was things to go a bit eas