The Werewolf Academy: Unexpected Mate

The moment the moon rose fully and shined down the forest, the gate was shut and a long howl sounded. Following the howl, indistinct voices were heard and the footsteps of people were all heading to the same place. When they all got to the biggest building in the vicinity, they stopped and look up to the top floor of the building with utmist anticipation. Not long after, a wolf came out of the top floor of the building. The wolf was white and hairy, his eyes were dim and his legs were shaking. Obvious, the wolf is in its old age. The white wolf howled and the people below it all bowed to it. The white wolf turned into an old man with a crown on his head, he had a golden staff which obviously wasn't used to support his movement, it was the sign of his authority. With a sharp but wickering voice, the old man spoke "To all members of the werewolf academy, today makes it my 172nd years of me governing this academy. However, I'm living my last breath since I'm now 200 years old and can die at anytime. However, we should not worry, I might be old but our were-warriors are still as strong as ever to protect us from the vampires and negating packs" Voices started raising among the academy members and indistincts chatters raised. The old man could make out that the academy members are not satisfied to have a weak alpha. "To avoid any problem before and after my death, I have decided to select an a werewolf that will become the Alpha of this academy. Like our custom, only a royal can become an Alpha and we will ensure we give you the strongest Alpha to govern you very soon. Our royal families are in search of very strong beta and gammas to be their mates because only with a strong mate can a royal be considered to become the Alpha. So this is the time for you werewolves to show your talent and abilities, help the academy in finding the strongest couple to govern it. "And let all other werewolves ensure that they do all their duties without flaking. In the knowledge of that, let the ceremony begin!" As if the last lart was the part the people were waiting for, they all yelled, screamed and howled as they left the building. The Alpha smiled slightly, he nodded and entered into the building. Inside the building was a hall, lots of werewolves were present in the hall, music was playing in background and the werewolves in the hall were moving to the tune of the music. Conversations were ongoing between them but the hall was silent when the Alpha sat on his throne. The Alpha cleared his voice and said "All royals that has been selected to compete for the Alpha position, please come before the thrown" Following the Alpha's call, four men came before the throne, they were muscular and expressionless. Their gaze alone was enough to pressurize any weak werewolf and a domineering aura can be felt from them. The Alpha nodded in satisfaction when he saw the contesting wolves.. "You are all Alpha to be, for years you have been training to be Alpha and you've all done well and made it to the another stage; the selection of a mate. It used to be the belief of every Alpha that the strongest is the prettiest, choose your mate wisely and do not search for love, search for strength. Love is a distraction for people like you. The council will await your decision and your mates must be produced after 30 days, be well. During the mate search, you will be given other tests too" The Alpha advised. Following the Alpha's statement, another man stood up and said "I as the Ragnulf, adviser wolf, we have been watching the performance of the four of you and here is the percentage of you becoming an Alpha Starrg Ardolf, 35 percent, Stubbe Dante 25 percent, Malroux Nicolas 20 percent and Poldark Corvin 20 percent. Mind you, the stronger the mate, the higher the chance of becoming the Alpha. Anyway, the Alpha invite the four of you to a banquet after the ceremony is over" Ragnulf said and raised his cup of wine before sitting. All other werewolves in the hall did the same and drank from their cup. The hall only consisted of Royal werewolf families, The Premodials (like the church of the academy) and the council members. The music resumed and the Alphas to be left the throne to continue partying. Ardolf was all smile, he is determined to win the position of Alpha, he has been working hard and now has the highest percentage to become the Alpha. As for choosing a mate, that was the easiest. Thea, his best friend since childhood has proved to be an improving royal werewolf. All he has to do is mark her and the throne is his. Ardolf couldn't contain his joy as he took his seat beside a pretty woman. "Am proud of you my son, I'm sure you already have a strong mate in mind" The woman said with smile on her face. "Don't worry mum, I'll get back to you on that" Ardolf replied. "Truly you are my son, here is a toast" An elderly man beside Ardolf's mum raised his cup of wine and Ardolf did the same. "To being the top contestant and wishing you the Alpha title" The cups hit each other and both of them drank from their cups. "You know dad, I'm thinking of choosing Thea as my mate, what do you think?" Ardolf asked "Good idea, Thea is a royal and have been through lots of trainings, she will surely match you perfectly " Ardolf's dad replied while munching meat in his mouth. "Ashina? But she is the Alpha's daughter, you think she will be that easy to get?" Ardolf's mum asked "Don't worry mum, Ashina and I have been close since childhood, she won't deny me" Ardolf replied confidently. "Wow, it's like you have everything planned out son, I'm proud of you. I wonder what Alpha you'll make " his father praised "You'll see" Ardolf replied and the trio burst into laughter. … Things weren't the same for other Alphas to be, jealousy, anger and frustration was expressed on their face, they've been working so hard but still, that Ardolf is on top of them. Dante was completely dispirited when got to his family's table. "It's all for nothing, Ardolf has been destined to be the Alpha, we others are only here to make him feel more powerful" Dante complained. "Don't say that my son, you still have hope, find a strong female wolf to mark, that might give you a chance over Ardolf" Dante's father comforted "Hmph, strong female? The strongest female wolf in the academy is Ashina and everyone knows the closest person to her is still Ardolf. How is she going to accept me when she has the almighty Ardolf?" Dante scoffed.