Chapter 2: Ethereal
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I entered the palace and was welcomed by the pungent smell of fresh blood, I couldn't help but scrunch up my nose in disgust, it was then I noticed everybody's attention on me. They all gawked at me like I'm their food.
I ignored all their hungry eyes and walked to my father. With a slight bow I greeted him. "Greetings Father".
"What took you so long ". Nickolas responded.
"I was busy". I didn't bother to explain myself.
Nickolas looked at his son in rage, but dismissed him the next second with a wave of his hands.
I quietly sat down and watched the activities, just as I was getting bored of this s**t. I sighted nine humans dragged in by the ritual elders.
They were laid on the ground like fishes about to be grilled. It was then I heard their heartbeat and my eyes widened in realization.
"Werewolves!". I said out loud and immediately looked at my father. The evil smirk on his face made it clear that he was doing this on purpose.
My gaze immediately darted to Emilia. Her hands was tightly clenched as she gently wiped her tears. Rage filled me instantly.
"Father, why werewolves?". I stood up and asked. If I remember clearly it has always been humans with crimes that are used for this ritual, since when did that change.
"Ethan". Emelia pleaded for me to sit back down but I ignored her.
Nickolas looked at his son and smirked. "This wolves trespassed on my territory, what could be more better than using them as the sacrifice.....". He said and let out a loud laugh, but that sent chills down everyone's back.
"Apologies my king.... Ethan is just a little too emotional". Emelia pleaded immediately.
Nickolas ignored her and ordered, "Begin!!".
DUM! DUM! DUM!
The ritual drums were beaten thrice repeatedly as the heads of the werewolves were crushed by gigantic axes.
I shut my eyes in rage, as realization dawned upon me, No matter what, I can't protect those I care for..... Am I that useless?.
I suddenly turned and headed for the door with speed just like lightning. I couldn't think straight, my head, mind and heart was colluded with rage. I just ran with no exact destination.
Nickolas ignored the disturbance and continued the ritual, and everybody except Emelia did the same.
I kept on running until a loud howl stopped me in my tracks, I then slowly came back to my senses.
"The f**k!". I exclaimed when I examined my surroundings, where am I?.
My heightened senses suddenly picked up a movement from the thick woods. "Who's there?!!". I asked high on alert.
The rumbles from the woods became louder as a large black wolf with red eyes pounced out, and stood mighty before me.
Their red eyes explains they are newly turned wolves but what are they doing near the vampire empire?.
Before I could complete my thoughts the Black wolf in the middle launched at me ferociously with his sharp claws out stretched.
With my speed, I dodged the attack and swiftly flipped myself in the air making me land on its back, I quickly reached for the dagger in my boots and jabbed it by its neck.
Awwooooooooooo!!!
The wolf whimpered before going berserk. The other wolves took it as a sign and attacked me immediately.
I pulled out my dagger and got off its back, just as I was about to attack the other wolves I suddenly felt a sharp pain on my left leg.
"Argh!!". I groaned when I saw the wolf I just jabbed trying to chew off my flesh.
With no mercy I pierced the dagger through it's head and pushed it away, then I continuously dodged the attack of the two wolves.
Then suddenly I felt a burning sensation from within, it hurts so bad that I couldn't move. I looked down at my leg and discovered it wasn't healing it was then I started to worry. Although I cannot fully take a form, I still have the abilities of both a wolf and a vampire, which includes a quick healing, but at this point the wound is not even healing slowly instead it's worsening.
My legs completely went numb making me fall to the ground. The wolves took this opportunity and attacked me continuously, i tried so hard to move away but it seems like my nerves were completely shut down.
My vision suddenly became blurry as I was enveloped in darkness, "Help". I whispered with my last consciousness, even though I know no one will come to my rescue.
"He...lp". I said again before finally giving in to darkness.
Grapes and wet lavenders, that's the smell that brought back my consciousness. Then I felt a wet sensation down my hurting leg, making me struggle to open my eyes.
'Ethereal' is the word I can use to describe this moment, her golden eyes penetrated mine and then I heard her say, "Mate!".
Damn why do I suddenly feel strange, I can feel a warm energy coursing through my veins like never before. All the pain I was feeling slowly faded, it was like I was brought back to life.
I then noticed all the gruesome wounds were no more.
"What exactly are you?!". I heard her ask again.
"Thank you...". I said Instead of answering her question. I then tried to sit up so I could get a better view of her.
I closed my eyes for a bit and opened them back, it's not a dream she's still here. She is the most beautiful Wolf I have ever seen in my entire existence.
Her white fur was just like porcelain jade dazzling under the moonlight, her golden eyes adorned her fur screaming Goddess. She just has to be the embodiment of the Goddess of the moon Selene.
I couldn't control myself again as I stretched my hands forward, and she carefully moved closer and lowered her head.
I stroked her soft fur continuously before asking, "Tell me, what is your name?".
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The minute I felt his hands stroke my head, I couldn't help shudder, "Can you understand me?". I had to ask.
He nodded his head with a smile and said, "Yes I can, so tell me what's your name dear friend?".
'Friend?, How am I his friend!! I'm his mate for Goodness sake', Lena screamed internally and I agreed with her. "Se_". I wanted to tell him my name but then, a red firework suddenly exploded in the sky.
"Father.... Oh no". Realization dawned upon me, something serious must have happened... I have to go back now.
Seeing no wound on him, I slowly took a step back and said, "We shall meet again dear Mate". I made sure I emphasized the word 'MATE' before I left.
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"Wait!!!!", I tried to stop her but she ran faster than I could catch up, "Se?... What a strange name". I couldn't help but murmur. "Oh right, why does she keep saying Mate?, Am I her mate?, Impossible?!!.
"Tonight has surely been long.... Oh damn Emelia, She must be worried sick, I better get going". I said and helped myself up, it was then I noticed the shreds of bloody flesh which obviously belonged to the black wolves.
I couldn't help but chuckle in amusement, "She's pretty fierce!". Her golden orbs flashed through my head and I couldn't help but smile, "Dear friend, I really hope we meet again ". I said as I looked at the moon which was hiding behind dark clouds. With a calm heart I went back to the Vampire empire.
Selene's POV
"Princess! Where have you been? The Alpha has been worried sick!". I heard Uncle Jake lament the moment he saw me.
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