Prologue: The Beginning
Prologue: Japan 1582: Onin War- The Eve of Nobunaga's Ambush
“NOOOOOO!”Oda roared as they they took his wife's life in front of him. His beloved warrior smiled his way. She was so strong. Of that he was absolutely certain. She was full of lethal grace and silent rage. She was a very formidable enemy. One in which his heart had no chance winning against. She conquered him with her fiery attitude and a smile. Who knew he’d be able to love her as he did. He never saw it coming….saw her coming. Now she was gone. He would be coming next. There was absolutely no living without her.
As the building burned and caved, he saw someone in the distance make their way to him. That was when he saw a woman of impossible beauty and ethereal grace proceed through the flames and smoke. Once the woman was in front of him, he could make out more substantial features like her impossibly soft curved face. It took on that of a mother’s smile with full pink lips, beautiful straight white teeth, ink colored black hair, and her eyes, her eyes struck him to the core. Beautiful mother of pearl colored eyes penetrated his soul.
“Son of War, it is upon your death we meet. My name is Nyx, the Primordial Moon Goddess, and Guide of your wife's soul. This was her destiny in this life.” She spoke. “There is a chance to have your revenge. Would you take it if it meant you could have her again?”
He balked. Would he? Yes. However, he was not naïve enough to believe this woman would grant him such a gift without something in return.
She smiled, clearly amused, “You are correct. I wish for you to become a warrior of mine. The first of what will be an ancient race. You will be the first of the Immortal Wolf Shifters. There are both gifts and consequences to this choice. I will tell you if you are ready for me to proceed.”
“Please, Goddess, tell me what must be done. I will do anything for my wife.” He croaked through the smoke in his lungs.
She smiled, “You will be a wolf shifter. Your first shift will take place on the first full moon after you’ve been granted your wolf. After this you will be able to shift at will. Your wolf has a name and a rank. Your wolf will surpass all wolves. You will be known as an Alpha King. Other wolf packs can only exist through you and the Alphas you decide upon. Only through this race of wolves can the blood beasts, the vampires, be killed. Your first shift will be painful. I will be there with you to help ease the pain as much as possible, but after, you and the future packs must hunt and kill these beasts. In time, you will have your wife. I will also teach you everything you need to know about the wolves and blood beasts. Do you accept, Son of War?”
He nodded yes. He didn’t have the strength left to do much else. He would be granted his wife and vengeance. For that, he will do anything.
The Goddess brightened, “Alright Son of War, rest now, and be reborn.”
And with those final words he closed his eyes and allowed darkness to take him.
