Queen Hayley was riding a unicorn, and so did her daughter Princess Aldea. The latter hasn't stopped crying ever since Carmichael chose the human Julia as his First Mate. He dared insult the entire Fae Faction, and he's going to get what he deserves tonight.
There was something wrong with the whole forest, for the portal they managed to construct sent them pretty far from where they intended to go. As steadily and as calmly as they could, they started the procession. They were halfway to the Garrison when she detected three faint presences hovering above them. She found two boys and a girl perched up the trees when she looked up.
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Prologue Perhaps when Selena first met Cynthia in kindergarten asking about the Cat in the Hat, she should've turned tail and run in the opposite direction. Then, they wouldn't have been on that beach together that night. They would've been nowhere near the catastrophe that changed their lives forever. Looking back, Selena knew someday Cynthia would put them both in a situation they wouldn't be able to get themselves out of. And finally, that day has come. On the eve of their first day in college, with the super blood moon illuminating everything they could lay their eyes on, two girls sat on the coast in comfortable silence. Both were staring at the majestic moon, their arms crossed over their knees. Cynthia could still taste blood on her lips
Chapter One: An Illusion Was that just a dream or was it real? Selena woke up with a start. The image of the moonlit castle floating in the sky flashed before her eyes. It has just been two hours since she saw that magnificent yet ominous sight. No matter what she does, she still can't get it out of her head. Staring at the clock, she reminisced about everything that had happened. Every moment was just so mundane that the sudden appearance of the castle and the ensuing blast of light made it seem like a dream, yet she can also claim it was not. Realizing she was going to be late on her first day in college if she didn't get moving anytime soon, she rose quietly and checked her
CHAPTER TWO DYLAN Dylan realized he spoke too soon as he gawked at Cynthia in disbelief. She’s currently picking a fight with a senior who rudely pushed a girl out of his way. Dylan watched everything unfold in quiet dread. It happened so fast, he cursed himself for not stopping her. Cynthia walked up to the senior and pushed him back. She sure has the strength to make the huge senior back for someone a foot smaller. Instead of putting himself in between the quarreling parties, Dylan walked towards the victim, slumped down on the floor, and helped her get to her feet. “Are you okay?” he asked. He kept an eye on Cynthia, who was currently nagging the guilty party. “Aside from your butt hurting fro
SELENA Selena went straight to the toilet and barricaded herself in. She slid down on the marbled floor, her hands on her face. The memory of the incoming vehicle flashed in her mind. She was sure that it was heading her way. The trajectory guaranteed so. But something… Something blocked its path and she knew she witnessed the hood of the vehicle hit something and skid inches away from them like it hit something circular in form. And she knew. She knew from the inner depths of her consciousness that she caused it. She conjured the invisible barrier out of thin air. What the bloody hell is going on?
SELENA"Miss Comia, what is this young outsider doing inside my classroom?" asked Professor Garcia. Selena was about to excuse herself but, then Evil Spawn entered the room with a patched nose. "I'd be escorting them out, Professor." He grabbed them both by the arm and yanked them out of the room. They were welcomed with nosy onlookers. Cynthia was too out of it that she couldn't even raise her gaze. Selena's attention was focused on the changes that had occurred in her friend's façade overnight. She's not a brunette, but her hair color has changed. The scar on her arm, which Selena knew when she had acquired, has been erased. She seemed taller and more…radiant. &nbs
DYLAN Dylan was tapping his foot impatiently on the marble floor, waiting for Selena to adequately explain things. Still, the girl practically shut down on them. She refused to speak about the matter and just flat out said he should be friends with Cynthia again. "Look at her!" Dylan snapped. "She's practically a danger tomyhealth! My eyes hurt every time I catch so much as those flicker things oozing from her skin like some… some kind of pheromone," he tried to glance a Cynthia. Still, the moment he laid eyes on her, his eyes watered. "See! She's too striking! My eyes water every time I look at her. She's basically a humanonion! If you want me to help her, enlighten
SELENA Her Gran was displeased. Her mom was considerate. Her siblings were ecstatic. Out there was sleek, silver Porsche parked haughtily in the middle of a one-way road. She took a deep breath and started whisperingpito rein down the bubbling anger inside her.3141592653589793…Her siblings heard her chanting the numbers like some kind of demonic magic. They ignored her mutterings, probably used to her eccentricities by now."Do you know that boy, Selena?" asked her Gran. Selena did not speak. The effort would be moot, seeing as the imbecile spawn of Satan had started his march towards her."Hi there, uh,
They were listening to the radio when some breaking news Dylan was visibly interested in coming up. The rest weren't that interested in the horrid issues of the world. "Three dead bodies were found at the Batangas coast. According to the autopsy reports, they all died from man-inflicted wounds. One of the bodies has its head nearly chopped off. Such a wound can only be imposed by an animal. Some think that a shark had them before they were washed on the beach. "Two more bodies were found dumped at the side of the road with the same kind of injuries as the first three. One of the two has a deep thorn throat that resembles one of the first three bodies found at the coast.
Queen Hayley was riding a unicorn, and so did her daughter Princess Aldea. The latter hasn't stopped crying ever since Carmichael chose the human Julia as hisFirstMate. He dared insult the entire Fae Faction, and he's going to get what he deserves tonight. There was something wrong with the whole forest, for the portal they managed to construct sent them pretty far from where they intended to go. As steadily and as calmly as they could, they started the procession. They were halfway to the Garrison when she detected three faint presences hovering above them. She found two boys and a girl perched up the trees when she looked up.
The Fae will soon be arriving from the East, and the Darken will be taking what they came for.The Dimensians and the Association want the Talisman and complete control of the Lower Realm. Dylan has this nagging feeling that the Welkins are scheming, and they are out there waiting. This is going to be a long night, he thought. Dylan rounded up every one of his friends so they could start brainstorming about what to do with their current predicament. He didn't know that everything would escalate this quickly. "I'm starving," said Titan, and the sound of his rumbling stomach reverberated inside the conference hall. He received a couple of glares from the people around him. "What?! I bet all of you are hungry too!" "How
Wisteria was pacing inside her room, thinking of what she saw inside Osprey's head. She was about to devour every single memory he had when suddenly, something woke the boy up from his sleep. How fortunate he was to be spared from her power. Still, it doesn't change the fact that she saw the image of the talisman in his head. Selena Comia, the Blitzkrieg blessed human, finished making it, yet she dutifully gave it to someone else. The reason why was the abrupt return of his beloved brother. She squirmed in exasperation. The glass windows shattered to pieces. Her husband smiled at her outburst. No matter what she does, he'd still find her amusing. Bryna stormed inside the room, face
Gustavan opened his eyes and found himself chained on his bed. He tugged at it forcefully and winced in pain. The pain meant he's not dreaming, so this isn't the work of the well-regarded Queen of Dreams, Ruler of Dimensia, Queen Wisteria. He looked around and knew well that this wasn't the work of the Darken Great Leader Carmichael, who is also known as the King of all Beasts and Monsters. Nor is it the scheming of the virtuous Clans of the Association of Faith Healers and Witches. The only creatures capable of catching him so quickly are those who can travel through space, the Fae. They regard themselves as magical Porters and Gatekeepers. Now, why they would do this, Gustavan wondered. The first reason would be as a hostage against the human race. Among all the faction
"I sent the winged-beasts to Laguna and the Welkins to Cavite," said Azalea. "If you're planning something, you may as well do it now. I witnessed those Welkins teleport from the Welkin Kingdom to Earth using a portal they erected. They could be back any minute now." "You were brought to the Welkin Kingdom?!" Julia asked, awed. "How was it? Is it nice there?!" Azalea took a step back away from her. It didn't escape their notice that she seems to be avoiding Julia and the fact that those Welkins practically returned her? A lot has happened to Azalea in the few weeks of her disappearance, and everyone is dying to know what those are. "Selena---"Dylan started only to be cut off.
Selena stood in the middle of a vast field with Julia, Zach, and Titan. The breeze may be relaxing, but the sun was scorching hot. She can see the humidity of the weather by merely looking at her company's faces. Unlike them, she' doesn't feel the heat. They'll need the heat to strengthen their concentration. "Gloom is controlled anger," said Selena. The three of them waited for further explanation, but a whole fat minute passed by, and she spoke no more. That was it. When the realization hit them, they exhibited different reactions. Julia suddenly whined and thrashed in disbelief. Titan's jaw dropped in disappointment. &n
"Does this have something to do with the dark circles under your eyes?" Selena asked, eyeing his face. Dylan can see that she's worried. He sighed, shook his head, and grinned. "Nothing escapes your notice." Their attention was picked by Zach's immediate rehabilitation. Zach opened his eyes and saw three people huddling close to him. His gaze landed on Cynthia, and he brusquely pushed her away. Cynthia slumped on the floor as Zach rose, followed by Titan as Julia tended Cynthia's bruised neck. Selena walked towards Zach, and Zach looked at her visibly, wanting forgiveness. Dylan knew what was coming.  
"I have found my mate." The whole Batangas Coliseum was then flooded by a booming cheer. He summoned every Darken creature in the Philippines. It has always been a cause for a huge celebration every time a leader declares like this. Producing powerful offspring is Darken's number one priority. There's no bigger honor than being a parent to a future leader, even if it meant that you have to die first to ensure their leadership someday. Karmic killed his father and mother so he could assume his reign. Before they died, his father beamed at him with a smile so proud the jury was in tears. A bit twisted, but it is Darken Law. Law is the law. &nbs
The General brought him inside the Headquarters. He followed him straight to a vast room that houses tons of books stacked up in shelves ranging from floor to ceiling. The older man with radiance welcomed them as they entered. Dylan smiled stiffly. "How may I be of assistance, Sir?" he asked. "Jerell. meet Dylan. Dylan, here's Jerell," Dylan's said. "Teach my grandson about the history of all those factions under the rule of the IRB," he answered. "He will be taking the Exam three days from now. I want him fully informed." "Three days will not cover up everything, Sir." "Just keep on teaching him whatever you can cover until then," he said. "I'll be going now." Jerell bowed his head as Dylan's grandfather left the room.