Jaxon walked into the poorly lit cave where his father took as a hideout. The rocks were wet but the walls were warm enough to keep them from shivering from the cold.Jaxon looked into Pablo's tired eyes, showing a hint of worry."What news do you have for me, my son?" Pablo said as he roasted a fish with the wildfire he made."Father," Jaxon said urgently, "Rex is dead. The pack is in chaos, and we need to figure out what to do next."Pablo's expression hardened, realizing the seriousness of the situation but then he smiled mischievously. "That's too bad," he replied. "Rex was a strong and capable leader. I remember when I fought for his army…" He looked up as if basking in nostalgia but then he pulled his thoughts together, "His death creates new opportunities for us."Jaxon leaned closer to him, speaking quietly. "Tell me, Father. What's our plan now? How do we move forward?"There were footsteps behind them and Jaxon instinctively held his dagger in his belt buckle, ready to strik
Jaxon looked around for Tyler as he slaid down bodies of vampires. His eyes landed on Erik and he fought his way to meet him."Hey, where's Tyler?"Erik looked at him impatiently and replied, "The General has been injured. He's there." Jaxon looked at the direction he pointed to and ran to meet him. Violetta sensed a presence behind her and she quickly released her claws and jumped to her interlocutor. Jaxon raised his hands up in surrender and when she realized she was one of them, she sighed and went back to Tyler's side.The air was filled with the scent of blood and the sounds of fierce growls, but Jaxon's attention was solely focused on Tyler."What happened to him?" Jaxon asked."Isn't it obvious? He was bitten." She answered, irritated by his question."And what have you been doing?""Trying to cure him." She gritted her teeth."And how has that been going?""Look, would you try help him or not?!" She bursted in anger. "I'm sorry…""I need to know the situation before I offer
*Theo's POV*I ran through the thick forest, my footsteps sounding loud as I set my eyes on my destination. I had to make it to the grove as soon as possible so I could find "the chosen one."Unsuspectingly, my eyes caught sight of Sarah and Madam Belinda, who were both standing outside what appeared to be a cottage. I didn't care what they were doing there but I was happy I saw them. The mission I had was very important, and I hoped they would understand how serious it was.When I reached close to the cottage, I saw both of them deep in conversation. Their faces showed worry, just like mine did. I approached them carefully and saw as Sarah's expression changed as she noticed me."Theo!" She light-heartedly exclaimed.Belinda turned around and the same surprise showed on her face, "Good goddess! The last time I saw you, you were just a little boy. Theo, is it not?"I nodded curtly and walked to their front. "It's also a delight to see you, Belinda, after all these years.""Theo, wha..
*Lily's POV* The smell of acid burned my nose. Someone was being tortured in the cave next to ours and my ears had grown accustomed to the screams.But no more. I had planned this for days and I was hoping it would work.In a moment of opportunity, when the vampires watching us briefly left us with a warning, fear crept up to me. It was finally happening. I looked at the lock holding my chains and thought hard about what I was going to do.Drawing on what I had concocted in my mind as a solution, I carefully looked at the lock, searching for any pinpoints. They seem to be have been bonded by dark magic as even the effect on my wrists was stark. They really drained my energy. I used my nimble fingers to gently work on the lock, paying attention to the clicks and movements.Time seemed to slow down as I applied just enough pressure, trying to move the lock's parts. I felt a satisfying resistance, a sign that I was making progress.With great focus, I kept working on the lock, my heart
*Lily's POV*As I approached the grove, my heart sank at the sight that greeted me. The once serene and harmonious place now lay in shambles, scattered with remnants of a fierce battle. Broken branches, destroyed sheds, torn foliage, and the lingering scent of blood filled the air. The training field which I once knew as calming spot now painted a picture of the chaos that had unfolded. I saw a little girl hiding under a dismantled part of the car, shivering in fear and so I went to meet her:"Hey, are you alright? Why are you here." I asked softly.Her huge blue orbits stared at me, "I'm scared…""Why aren't you in the safehouse?""Mommy…mommy is gone…" and then she pointed at an horrific sight. Her mother was laying in her pool of blood which had already turned black in colour, and her head was detached from her body. I saw her a bite mark to her neck and her eyes were completely white. My face contorted in disgust and I held the girl closer to my chest so she couldn't see it hersel
After dressing up and filling my stomach with a piece of bread and some veggies, I went on to find out if it was really Don I heard. I asked a guard stationed in the hallway, "Hey, please, is Don really back?"He looked at me with a blank expression on his face, "Don? Yes, mistress. His room is just downstairs, on the third block."I nodded, showing gratitude and turned in the direction he pointed. My chest beat out for some reason. They were so many questions I wanted to ask him. So many slaps I wanted to give him. So many answers I wanted from him. So so many things.I arrived in front of the door and breathed out momentarily. This was it.I knocked on the door twice until he told me to come in.When I gently opened the door, I saw him sitting on the chair, lighting a cigarette. Everything went silent. The cigarette fell from his mouth and he inhaled the smoke making him cough out.I slowly closed the door behind me and walked up to him, feeling a heaviness in my heart. I could tell
*Lily's POV*I sat across from my dad, feeling excited and nervous. He held his journal tightly, looking serious and worried. I always felt like he was never going to tell me about that journal but now, the feeling was different. He was finally going to tell me the truth."Father," I said, surprised by his words. "Your journal was stolen? Why would someone want it?"He paused, taking a deep breath before explaining. "Lily, I kept that journal because it has information about our family's special heritage.""What heritage, Father?"He prolonged each response he gave me, "We come from a long line of protectors, chosen to fight against the darkness in the world."I pretended to widen my eyes in shock by what he revealed. It wasn't only me this time - Our entire family had a special purpose? It's like every day, a new prophecy comes in to broaden and further complicate the big picture. It was hard to take in all at once."But why would someone steal it, Dad? Who wants to know about our fa
*Lily's POV*I had been running for almost 39 minutes and I didn't know particularly why I was running. I was just super anxious to see Sarah. A maid told me she had gone to visit Aunt Belinda and hadn't return since then so I had better let her know I was back.My heart raced as I arrived at Aunt Belinda's all too familiar cottage. I felt a strong apprehension that I would get something more from this visit. I noticed a bike parked by her herbal garden. It wasn't there the last time I visited with Sarah.I knocked on the door, feeling anxious inside, and it opened to reveal Aunt Belinda. Aunt Belinda's jaw dropped as she set my eyes on me, "Lily…Lily, my dear…"She grabbed me into a tight embrace and almost choked me with her love, "Aunt Belinda…you're.. choking…m…"When she let me go, her eyes were already filled with tears, "Oh Lily…you're alright. I was so darn worried!" She squeezed my cheeks and I held her hands away."Aunt, I'm not 5 anymore...and of course I'm fine. Why were y
*Tyler's POV*I didn't even know it was a dream until I woke up later on.In the dream, Lily, Sarah, Theo and I were discussing our next steps to finding a way to stop more vampires from entering our boundary. We were in the main room. Suddenly, darkness loomed over the grove and I saw through the window, Audrey walking towards the pack with an eerie black fog enveloping her every step.The dark fog surrounded her, and her eyes glowed with an unnatural intensity. "Well, well, well, look who decided to show up," she sneered.We all immediately became alarmed and ran outside.Lily stepped forward, her gaze steady. "What do you want, Audrey?" she demanded."Oh, just to have a little chat with my former friends," Audrey replied, her voice dripping with venom. "You see, I've come to realize that I'm better off without all of you."I felt a surge of anger rise within me. "You betrayed us, Audrey," I said, "We trusted you, and you turned your back on us."Audrey laughed mockingly. "Trust is
The evening was spooky, with fog all around as Leo and Ethan went into the caves. They had to find that medallion so they could be given another chance at summoning their demon lord.Ethan who was also confused as to why their search had changed asked Leo, "I didn't want to seem too inquisitive but I wanted to ask why we're no longer looking for the journal and ring but for…a medallion?""You're so simple minded, Ethan. It is not just any medallion. It is the Bodessa medallion, forged from the breasts of the goddess Odessa hersel, the same breasts the demon Lord rested on and slept with. It is the only artifact that can immediately summon the demon Lord upon calling from it, without waiting for centuries to get a single chance which one may likely flop at."Ethan decided not to ask any more questions but just follow and wait. It was pretty obvious their alliance wasn't strong, and they both had their secret plans.When they reached where the medallion should be, according to what Lily
FLASHBACK *Ethan's POV*"What did you just say?" Pablo's eyes narrowed."I am not doing anything you say until you tell me what you did to Jaxon."My heart pounded in my chest as I stood in front of Pablo. I couldn't hold back any longer as anger and frustration boiled through me. I needed answers, and I deserved to know the truth."I taught him a lesson…a lesson he would never forget." He said and licked the edge of his blade. He went on to say more but I could barely listen with a straight face."Pablo, how could you do that to Jaxon?" My voice trembled with emotion. "He would do anything for you yet you'd hurt him.""Apparently not everything…" Pablo's expression remained stoic, and he spoke in a calm, detached tone. "I did what was necessary for the greater good of our mission," he replied, his words echoing with an unsettling sense of righteousness."The greater good?" I spat, unable to contain my anger any longer. "You manipulated Jaxon, you didn't value him. You used him.""He
As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and purple, Sarah and Theo rode their bikes along the winding forest trail. It had been a pleasant afternoon, and they were looking forward to reaching the safety of the grove before nightfall.The warm sun illuminated the forest around them, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Birds chirped cheerfully, and a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves. "You're going too fast, Sarah! There's a cliff ahead!" Theo shouted at Sarah who was ahead of him. He was laughing out loud and so was she."I know, dad!" They came into a halt and mounted their bikes. They both walked arm in arm to the cliff and gazed at the rocks down with the amazing greeny ahead."Wow." Sarah exclaimed and rested her head on his shoulder. They took in the beauty and Theo teased her each time he pushed her forward as if he wanted to throw her down."Stop it!." She yelped and hit him continuously but he chuckled.However, their tranquility was
Jaxon's absence had affected everyone, and you could feel the strain in the air. Pablo seemed especially upset, and his emotions were reaching a breaking point.One evening, with the sun setting and the sky colored in beautiful shades, everyone had gathered in the camp. The atmosphere was heavy with tension, and whispers of the recent argument spread among the members.Pablo was usually calm, but now he was pacing back and forth, looking angry and sad. He was trying to understand what had happened and how to deal with it all.Ethan, standing a few feet away, seemed hesitant, but he was determined to make his point known. "Pablo, I understand your frustration, but you have to see that Jaxon had his reasons for leaving," he said, his voice steady but uneasy.Pablo halted his restless pacing and turned to face Ethan, his eyes burning with intensity. "His reasons? A petty argument is what caused all of this?" he exclaimed, his voice rising in pitch. "We are a team, a family, and we should
*Tyler's POV*As the pack faced the threat of the vampire coven, I knew we had to act quickly. The elders gathered in the council chamber. It was obvious they were worried about our safety.With resolve, I approached the council. As the new head general and semi Alpha, I felt responsible for protecting our pack. We needed to strengthen our defenses and prepare for the upcoming attack. I was determined to do whatever it took to keep everyone safe."Brothers and sisters, Elders and generals," I addressed the council, my voice firm and resolute, "we cannot afford to be complacent. The vampires are growing bolder with each passing day, and we must be prepared to defend our home and our people. Theo, one of the pack hunters alerted me a few days ago about some vampires conspiring to attack the grove days before the war finally happens as a means to weaken our stronghold and will before the battle. We need to show them that we're prepared for their advance, but with the use of old devices a
*Theo's POV*The night air was cool and crisp. I had decided to confess my feelings to Sarah tonight. It was the perfect time and perfect place. Tyler had given me advice earlier that day,"Just look into her eyes, hold her hands and let it flow."Sounds easier said than done.She had gone to wear a overcoat because of the cold weather so I tried practicing the lines I had come up with it."Sarah…oh no no no..Uhum. Sarah, I just want to tell you that you're the best person I've ever met in a…no no no! Too generic." I slapped my forehead. At this point, I'd just swallow myself."What's the matter?" I looked back and it was Sarah standing. Shit.She came to sit back beside me, "Why were you talking to yourself?""No, no, I wasn't …just trying to remember something." I said nervously."Trying to remember what?" She raised an eyebrow."Something."She laughed, "You're funny sometimes."The moon hung overhead like a shimmering pearl in the dark sky, casting a soft glow on Sarah's radiant f
As the days passed, the tension in the grove seemed to increase slightly. Tyler had trained more warriors whilst my father and the elders planned how the impending war would play out to our favour. All in all, our unity grew stronger as we worked together to face the impending threat. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, there was one thing that remained constant - the growing bond between Sarah and Theo.I often found myself stealing glances at them when they thought no one was looking. They had a unique connection that seemed to transcend the chaos surrounding us. Sarah and Theo made a great conflict. Sarah's determination and strength matched Theo's calm and thoughtful nature. When they were together, it felt like they brought comfort and hope in the midst of difficulties.One evening, as the sun set, I saw Sarah and Theo sitting in the garden. They were having a serious talk, speaking softly as if sharing special secrets only they could know. The beautiful sky above seemed to reflect
Theo found Tyle in a quiet corner of the camp going through some documents. The fireflies around illuminated the dark scape. "Sir, we need to talk," He said, his voice steady but hued with nervousness.He looked up at him, "Oh Theo. I've told you to call me Tyler. There's no need to be formal. Come on sit."Theo did so. "Sorry, just used to calling you sir.""You're a friend to Lily, so you're a friend to me too." They shook hands."What is it?""Earlier today, I and some other pack hunters went out for a patrol and I decided to go farther to the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest. I saw a group of vampires and overheard them talking about an impending attack they were planning," I explained. "I know you have a lot on your plate, but I couldn't keep this information to myself. We need to be prepared."Tyler's expression became serious, and he nodded appreciatively. "Thank you for telling me, Theo. I appreciate your honesty."Theo could see the turmoil in his eyes, and he knew he was gr