003: HUMAN TRIBE WITH THE PACK
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"Tagi..?"
"Jezz.."
"Wahahahaha.. hahaha.." the laughter's of two children playing on the bank, flying a kite with some other children. This is summer vacation, with Abby Jezz's parents and single mom Linda.
Abby Jezz's tears flowed as she remembered that joy. She was sitting on a wooden chair in a cold and dark place of the cell, where she could only hear the sound of water flowing outside.
Aside from that, Abby Jezz found herself overwhelmed by a love she never expected would compete with Tagi for Alpha Marvin's affection. Each time she thought about it, jealousy and hurt washed over her.
On the second night, the Pack held a special event. Abby Jezz was freed from that cell and moved to one outside. The Alpha took his place at the center of the stage, with the other elders of the Pack seated at a table in front of him. Meanwhile, some women danced in the middle, moving as if they were a bit tipsy, while five young teens played lively beats on the drums, and horns.
A little while, Abby Jezz was taken aback when a group of humans showed up, some of them carrying fruits, dishes, and all sorts of food prepared for everyone. It shows like they were playing the role of servants. Then suddenly, she hears a sound of the chains that is moving coming to her.
"Abby Jezz, are you ok? Linda said worriedly as she ran towards her.
Linda dressed neatly and looks comfortable, even though she has a scar on his face. She is free to move, but her feet are chained, which is why she can't get away easily.
"I'm fine, don't worry. Are you hurt?" Abby Jezz asked.
"No, the Alpha taking care of me. He only did this to me to show of his leadership." Linda whispered to her.
"Did you mean, he is the one who made that scar on your face?" Abby Jezz clarified.
"Yes.. but don't worry. it will be heal soon." Linda admitted.
"No. it's not an acceptable for me!" Jezz said that full of courage, because for her, if you love someone, you can't hurt them.
"Why are we outside now? What's going on?"
Jezz asked. She also sees the Alpha hovering over her and so do the other human-wolves around her.
"They celebrate our comings. Even though they don't know the truth yet. The Alpha wanted to announced that his family is now completed" Linda said.
"Isn't it? because that's not what I see. I think this celebration is a bit strange" Abby Jezz wanted to figure out. She sharpened her gaze to uncover the truth of what was happening around here.
"That's what the Alpha told me." Linda says.
"Don't tell them the truth, I'll take care of it. What's important thing now is that we're both safe."
Linda nod, and she answered again in a very low voices, while her eyes is on the dance presentation. "Yes, I will follow what you said. Be careful, okay? Because I know that they are stronger than you, besides, We have no allies here. No one will save us if we get caught"
Currently on the stage; The elders and the Alpha whispered to each other. "They truly has one blood, they never separate from each other. Mother always knows the best for their kin"
"I still can't believe that my family is now complete after so many years. Even though I have doubts that this girl on the cage, is not my child."
"Hmm..I understand but I hope she is real." the elder said.
Currently, Jezz found herself unable to hold back her curiosity as her eyes remained glued to the stage, mirroring the Alpha, who was equally fixated on her. "Why are there humans here?" she asked.
"They are the original inhabitants of this place, they are called "manobo tribes" but because of the strong influence of wolves. They are the ones who rule this place. These humans became slaves" Linda explained. She just stared blankly at what was happening around them, while listening to the words from Abby Jezz.
Why don't they leave this place and just live somewhere else? Abby Jezz asked herself.
"Like me, they might be dead if they make them run away from here. I'm just the human-wife of Alpha so I must endure all the pain for my daughter" Linda replied.
Abby Jezz pondered the possibility that he hadn’t killed Linda, perhaps because he still wanted to see his daughter. This Pack was incredibly fortunate to have a strong child with extraordinary abilities, and that child was Tagi. For now, Abby Jezz and Linda decided to keep it all under wraps.
"Has he ever loved you? Why does he treat you like that?" Abby Jezz asked.
"Time passed, for 18 years? He already loved someone else. The woman next to him is the Queen now. And I am no longer insignificant, Just a trash-wife in a place waiting to rot. That is their punishment for me." Linda explained. Jezz look at the stage, she can identify also that the woman is human-wolf.
"Mate.." Abby Jezz wolf growled. She cried to feel the sadness, how it felt for being alone.
"I understand what you feel. There are things you have to tolerate even if it brings heavy on your heart" Jezz added.
The fun continued, everyone ate hard while Abby Jezz's stomach was already growling with hunger. Linda, desperate to help, pleaded with one of the guards for just a little food for her child. He agreed and made his way to the front where Alpha was. But instead of food, only a bunch banana was given to Abby Jezz, she did not hesitate to ask something else and she immediately ate it, while Linda started crying looking at Abby Jezz like this.
Abby Jezz had just finished off a piece of banana when, out of nowhere, another pack of wolves showed up. Everyone, including Linda, jumped to their feet, it was clear their arrival was a cause for alarmed.
Guards formed their place in a circled way, in the front, to protect the elders including the Alpha. While humans ran at the back stage.
"Good evening everyone! we invited ourselves here, when we heard that there is something unusual happening. We would like to know it"
One of the man from the group said. His stance is moderate, he is 40 to 45 to estimate his age. Abby Jezz can smell that these group of people are also human-wolves.
"You have no respect in my home, I will punished your for disturbing this event" the Alpha pointed. The man from the group who talked earlier laughed.
"A long time ago, my father gave me a test, if I could defeat your family, I would be the Alpha of our family. It just so happened that a woman was trying to take your daughter away from you. So I myself killed the three wolves who followed her, so that she could finally get away. When I returned, I found my way to inter the pack house so I succeeded in my mission and burned your house including the Alpha and his wife. I just never thought that your Pack would rise again."
"Shame on you. You underestimate my family's capabilities." the Alpha said. The anger on his face was evident at knowing that this man was the one who killed his parents. He shut his mouth tight and gritted his teeth.
"Kill them!" the Alpha immediate announced.
Six of the guards turned to their wolf formed and attack the group. Three of them drew their spears and followed their team.
(Growling. Smash. Lash)
In the heat of battle, one of the guards fell, struck down by a knife from the enemy. Then, the man who had spoken to the Alpha earlier launched a surprise attack. He transformed into his wolf form, managed to bite one of the elders, and tossed the elder right in front of the Alpha. Meanwhile, the Alpha was preoccupied, focusing on keeping the others from fleeing the place.
Meanwhile in the cell. "Aunti...you must run. This is your chance now!" Abby Jezz told Linda.
"No. I can't leave you here.." Linda said.
"Aunti.. you must live. For Tagi.. she's waiting for you. go! run away!" Abby Jezz pushed her. Linda still crying holding Abby's hands.
"I will not forgive you all!" Alpha's voice echoed throughout the area. He turned now to his enemy, ready to fight alone.
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