Noah's PovI could hear the blue doves squawk back into focus; right over my head and up into the sky, as I stood there reeling from Colin's statement. I had said the exact same thing, but his tone had made it carry a different weight that slammed me into the ground even though I was still standing.I felt weightless, and as a flurry of birds swooped around, it felt like the wind would carry me with them.I didn't know how to react and I paused, with my head down to my feet and my hand going through my hair. But as I heard the sound of his footsteps fade farther away, I suddenly raised myself up and chased after him."Hey, hold on!..."I ran and in a few paces I caught up to him. I reached up ahead and in front of the craggy path, then blocked him again with my hands."Look, Colin...I'm sorry okay..." I said, drifting to a stop. "I just have a lot bothering me right now, and I feel I'm way in over my head..." I explained. "I'm stressed because I'm just not sure if I can handle all th
Myra's Pov I was being assured, but I knew I wouldn't be fine. Because I knew the world wasn't made for me. I knew life was supposed to be hard, but my own adversities seemed to be baked by the devil himself in Hell's kitchen.I was raised in chaos, forced to live in chaos, and now destined by fate to die in chaos? A happy ending isn't it? A nice little crescendo to a beautiful asylum song? A blessing even?..."I need you to understand that my first attempt failed..." Flanagan said now, and solemn.His countenance was stern and he looked as calculated as a jaguar. He held a mixture of annoyance, regret and reflection on his face. And the combination made his features arch and crease in intermittent directions."The first uprising was a sham, and we were barreled through with ease..." he said, shaking his head. “Counter attacked and laid waste to…”He had moved from me and was now standing a few feet away, with his arms gesturing his words. I was sitting unconsciously laid back in t
Noah's PovI stood frozen in shock as my eyes stared in disbelief. I couldn't move, and for almost ten seconds, as my breath seemed to hang from the ceiling like the chandelier in the middle of the room.I stared confused, having my eyes gaze on a dark crescent with four spheres riddled over seemingly a million canvases. My mind ran insane with thoughts, and I stood there, stopped in my tracks even though I had walked into the room.The sight before me suddenly disabled my sense of time, as I found myself rooted in space; blinded by what I never expected to see. I was tone deaf as all I now heard was only the revolving wheel of questions powering through my consciousness like a steam train.I moved my eyes, too bombarded to move anything else, glancing around the room, and seeing only walls of white covered in black lines. There was nothing else in the room. No chairs. No table. No bed. Nothing. It was just a white room filled with vague-detailed illustrations.And the only thing goin
Myra's PovHe walked up to me steadily, almost carefully, like he was afraid he would step on the pieces of broken glass from all of Flanagan's outbursts. I could see his eyes still glow emerald above the candle light, and his tattoos glimmer in the brightness. As he moved towards me with a slight limp, and almost the same as Flanagan, strutting rudderly; and I thought maybe in fear the cloth covering his loins would fall off and embarrass him.His smile stayed fixed however, and as it remained wide, his rotten teeth displayed themselves in full glory. I stiffened in my seat as he drew closer and with his hands coming forward to touch me. And I gasped as I saw his brown stained claws retract forward then touch my skin. He squinted, and ran the jagged tip in a line across my face till he reached my jaw, then cupped my face with one hand."Been a rather long time since our last meeting..." he smiled, scanning over my face. "And it seems you've grown into more knowledge than previously..
Noah's Pov I didn't know when I made straight to the door and out to the backyard; dropping the box above the fireplace and jogging in a haste to fetch the water hose. My mind was going in circles as I ran in a straight line to the back of the house. And as I reached the pipe, I unloosened its folded frame and pulled it along, running back up to the living room.I stood in front of Colin with the pipe now reaching all the way and pointing at his face. I didn't know if what I wanted to do would work, and I was worried because he had been unconscious for such a long time. But then I unscrewed the cap and showered him with enough water to flood a village. He didn't move at first, and the couch along with his clothes were merely being soaked to the skin. Then I frowned and turned the lever; increasing the pressure, and the water splashed and splattered on his face till he jerked up, eyes wide and coughing.I held back the lever and turned the water off, as he coughed and coughed himsel
Noah's PovColin soon came out and now frowned all the way at me from the front door. He stood resting on one of the two pillars that held the porch roof, and now in changed clothes. He smirked as his brows went down squinting; watching me heave in fatigue."You seem stressed..." he laughed, shaking his head. "Need a hose?..."I looked up and saw him in a simple shirt and trousers, both in different shades of blue. He wore a new tie and striped in black and white, and now stood with his hands folded in his pockets."I don't want you to pass out because of something I said you know..." he chuckled.I turned to face him squarely now, raising myself off my knees as I straightened up slowly. I squinted in his direction from the stress inside me and the light of the sun blocking my eyes from above me."Haha, very funny..." I replied, groaning. I wasn't laughing, and was neither in the mood for jokes but I still answered him."You'll actually need nothing short of a storm and a typhoon to w
Myra's Pov"I think it's time we leave..."Flanagan stood up now, and Izon immediately moved in response. I saw my father move over to the lantern and increase the flames. Making the bright light spread wider across the room and everything else that lurked in the darkness even more visible. While Izon moved over to the table where father had been and pulled open a drawer. He produced a key when he brought out his hands; then made his way to an iron cabinet that suddenly appeared in the midst of the incandescent light."Wh-where are we going?" I asked, shaking suddenly.Father was tying his hair back in a ponytail, as he paused and turned to me."We're going home..." he answered."Where's home?" I asked, immediately.He paused, as he spread a rubber band with his fingers, flipped it around his hair in a knot and let go as it clipped it in a bunch, then he smiled."The one you never got to know..."I paused, stunned. But then my eyes went over to Izon, now placing the key in the lock th
Noah's Pov The walk to my chambers was a strange one, and I meandered behind Colin up until we reached the front door. I had kept my facial expression blank and kept my movements as inconspicuous as possible. But on the upside, he didn't seem to care how I moved. As he only focused on his strutting, as he bound down the hallways in confidence till he rested at the door frame, waiting for me to join him."I can't wait to see a treasure chest..." he laughed. "Or maybe a big box of golden nuggets?..."I frowned at his humor. I didn't understand why he was suddenly so jovial? I knew Colin was never the man of the happy hour, and seeing him trying so hard to crack jokes disturbed me."You seem to be in high spirits Colin?" I asked, facing him as I closed the gap between us. "Mind telling me why?"But he only smiled, then shrugged."You know I would love to Noah, but it's more than I can comprehend or even express in words really..." he replied, with a smirk.My frown deepened at the p
Noah's PovThe last moments were glorious. The flash of white and the deafening sound of a strange ringing that pierced through my ears was divine.As a huge monster, and one bigger than anything I had ever laid my eyes on stood just ahead of me. Towering over seemingly all existence like a god in the flesh. It's height was closer to the sun than the clouds themselves; and if it made the effort, it's head alone in the right position could cause an eclipse. The sound of it's footsteps were like bombs dropping intermittently. And the claws that grew out of it's hands and body were the size of spears; the tips specifically sharpened for killing dragons. With it's skin white as chalk and scaly as a fish's hide.I laid flat on my back as Flanagan's blade had stopped halfway at the sound of the creature's roar. I was saved. And I stayed motionless; reeling in pain from the excess gratitude.The monster roared again, and the leader of the Rogues stood with his mouth agape as he dropped his
Noah's PovEverything else that happened after my claws tore through his flesh felt like a passing scenery. As I lost full control of myself, and my wolf instincts took full control of my entire being.Colin's loud yelling had attracted surprisingly hundreds of guards. But sadly they all ended in a similar fate. As I tore through and out of the dungeons with rage being my fuel and motivation. I chopped off heads and dismembered arms and legs, leaving corpses in my wake as I burst out into the sunlight. Only dimmed by smoke from burning houses and soldiers trampling stalls with maces.I roared loud and everyone's attention turned to me frantically. They all drew their swords with fear in their eyes as they looked up at me towering over them. I laid waste to more than I could count. As they kept coming in waves after wavesand kept dying in the same succession. My anger had reached a point never before seen, and now I was thirsty for blood.And blood did flow...As I tore through entire
Noah's Pov"Colin?" I asked, frowning."In the flesh..." he answered, gesturing. "And my oh my, isn't that such a dilemma..." he smiled."Your very own handyman turned against you?...""How could you do this?" I asked, groaning."It's simple really..." he shrugged. "Personal interest, isn't it obvious?..." "What did they promise you?" And now he laughed loudly. His voice booming as it reverberated across the hollow and cold walls of the dungeon. He chuckled and held himself with both hands clasped together, smiling. "They didn't promise me anything, Noah..." he replied. "Well they did. But that was simply a superficial desire. Because I'm not here for anything they can offer..." he answered. "They don't even possess anything of my interest to give. Because as it stands... everything is already mine." My hands were hurting and now my soul was burning. I was confused as to why Colin could be working with the enemy? I was losing blood flow in my arms as I wondered why my own frien
Noah's PovI regained my consciousness in pure darkness. The only light being the torches that spread out amongst gray walls, giving vision as little as bird seed.The side of my head hurt with a sharp pain as blood flowed down my face, trickling to the floor. I felt dizzy and every part of my body hurt. I couldn't see, so I tried to move my hands. But the only sound I heard was the creaking of bones and the jingling of metal. I frowned as I slowly craned my neck upwards. And found myself being held captive by a set of chains connected to the damp wall behind me. I shook my head in pain and frustration, realizing I wasn't just in this place, wherever it was. But I was stuck here too.My mind went through its own pain as I suddenly thought of what had happened? Where am I now? And if we had lost?The fight was something I vaguely remembered. And the only thing that stood out was the impact I made before everything went black. I looked down at myself now with the slightest glance and w
Noah's Pov I released a yell as I lunged forward; swinging my sword with all my weight behind it. I didn't aim. I didn't plan. I just moved to strike. And learnt too late that that was ignorant.As I saw him dodge the blow and myself become open for one. When I felt the full force of the steel fist he sent to my ribs. That cracked them in pieces like twigs.I fell to the floor, coughing blood. And air left my lungs as if it was being pumped out of my body. The pain was immense and it shot through my entire frame, making me keel over on the sand. Shellshocked. The horseman walked up to me till he got close enough to stand over me. I could see him smile down as I groaned in pain and his mouth revealed a row of jagged teeth. He held his sword by his side, then slowly sheathed it back. Now folding his arms and squinting at me.“Your time has come Alpha…” his baritone voice boomed. “I suggest you give up now while you still can, and maybe you'll be spared.” he said.”You are not winning
Noah's Pov I grinned as I stood up slowly. Then got up to my feet and smiled wide, nodding to the boy in respect. As he had just saved me the vain effort of chasing down a phoenix.He nodded back and as the man wanted to get up the second time; Danny instantaneously turned, aimed and fired again. Taking him to the ground in a louder groan.I was surprised at his speed. As I didn't see anything happen until the arrow had already hit its target. The boy folded his hand in a fist and gestured in victory. As the man on the floor now fell flat on his face.“I did it Alpha!” Danny yelled now. “I took him out!” he jumped, celebrating.“I did it!”He jumped and threw fists in the air, and even dropped his bow and did a dance in between. But I frowned as I would have loved to believe that too...Because the two arrows had landed closely together, and now looked like antennas sticking out of the man's back. And my brows raised in confusion and doubt. As I didn't believe he could be taken out t
Noah's PovTWO CYCLES LATERThe day the war began was one I would never soon forget. The day the morning sun became a gloomy circle in the sky. And the wind blew strong and rough; almost changing its form to the waves of a raging storm.I was out on the field with a regiment of men at the forefront, while reinforcements laid hiding in plain sight. I held my sword and shield, but they felt burdensome. As I hadn't held even a stick in a good year.Yet I stood at the gates of the pack house. Directly in front. Holding the fort as the leader. And desirous to land the first kill. My blood was pumping, adrenaline raging and annoyance building. I was here to fight alongside my men, and to the death if it meant it.We had spread out in units; some on the ground, some in the trees, and some underground. The plan had been relayed, reiterated, and understood. And the day to implement had come. It was finally time. The moment of truth.The day of Reckoning…I felt strange yet confident. As inside
Moon Goddess's PovEverything was finally unfolding. The foretold destiny was being unveiled. And soon death would rain like fire. Yet new life would be born and watered from its ashes.The birth of a new generation was already at its wake. The drums of fate and the inevitable hands of time have brought into the present the catalyst for a future never expected. The world would see new light and a new peace. But only if it can survive the old darkness.Great things come after arduous hardship. Great men are forged through the cold of trials and in the furnace of tribulations. And the stars of men can only shine under the cover of darkness.The Alpha had done well to heed my voice.He had done well to not people please, and was wise to not have chosen to do what would make others clap, over what his heart felt was right. A true man with a true heart. And with as many allies as enemies.Yet the deaths of the people he killed which have come and gone still linger in his mind… As he still
Flanagan's PovI rode back to the training field and boiled. With my anger reaching the clouds in the sky, yet its power originating from hell. I was angry, and wielding my sword with enough force to crack the hilt in two. And I gathered speed as I climbed up and came down the hill that led to the training area.I powered down the dusty path, seeing the hoof prints of the men who came before to inform me of my daughter's health. And it hurt me to see her sick and forlorn. Because she was important and I needed her. I could sense she had a versatile power in her. And one that would be important to our victory.Yet now she has been sidelined and put aside by illness...And Colin was to pay.My anger doubled as I powered down and reached the men. Who now looked at me with their eyes wide as I doubled in size in their vision. I rode even though close, and at full speed; only stopping after ramming into a soldier and sending him flying into a tree, landing with his back first. And from th