The Fallen
1886 Words
::3rd Person POV::
Sarah's heart sunk and shattered at the same time. The king had made his official order to take away her mate, let alone force him to forget about her! She could feel herself begin to gasp for air. Her wolf shifted her worries towards her.
''Sarah! What's wrong?!'' Jen whimpered.
The choking did not stop, it was beginning to intensify.
''No! We must wait for Veronica!'' Jen pleaded.
Her wolf did not know what was going on, but it had to be something going on with her physical body. Was someone trying to suffocate her? All they knew was she was having difficulty breathing. Panic swelled within Jen's eyes until she caught the frame of Veronica who then stood up.
''I will not allow that to happen!'' she announced with a strong and fierce voice.
''Drake and Sarah were meant to be together by the Moon Goddess's will. I will not stand for such a blessing to be taken advantage of!'' she snapped her fingers.
Some of the emotionless people in the audience then rose up at her queue, ''I Veronica Scarlett, alpha leader of the RogueClaw Clan, do challenge against your orders!''
The wolves howled in agreement and aimed towards the king.
''You fool.'' he disdainfully said, ''Another alpha too dumb to understand my love.'' he then gestured his arm, ''Kill them!''
Many royal soldiers came pouring in from every entrance and exit of the stadium. Jen took a few steps back into the shadows, hoping she did not get caught. The march came in unison, there were no insubordinate actions.
The soldiers had heavy chain mail armor studded with titanium platings! They wore a symbol of a black wolf with red eyes on their armor's sash. Their helmets hid their identity, but the discipline was clearly visible in their demeanor. They were also armed, with swords and hard fitted shields.
Veronica did not back down even though it was a clear loss, ''We will never forgive your inhumane laws. You are no king!'' and she dashed for the king's throat.
Her rogue's vicious nature sprung to life and the two sides clashed against one another. The rogue's clawed and grabbed at the royal guards. Their growls and faith in their eyes burned through their enemies confidence.
The rogue slashed at the guards, tearing their armor apart and crushing their skulls inside of their helmets. Their determination allowed their speed to be amplified and quickly disarmed their enemy before bashing their fists against their enemy.
The royal guard were no push overs however. There were some rogues who's lives were taken in an instant with a bone crushing pierce from the swords. The royal guards definitely had more cadence and quantity on their side. The overwhelming numbers made it difficult for the rogue's to fight properly. Teamwork won some of the fights, an unfair game was what the king implied to have.
The battle raged on while the confused and scared audiences ran for the exits.
''You stupid bitch.'' The king grasped Veronica's throat, ''Do you think you can defy me?!''
Veronica! Sarah screamed in her thoughts, still aware she was becoming inaudible from my lack of air.
Jen began to pant and whimper seeing the bloody battle continue, ''I have a bad feeling about this!''
They witnessed the grip on Veronica's neck was tightening with every second that passed by, ''I wasn't going to punish you as harsh as I wanted to today, but you really are asking for it.'' the king then closed his eyes for a second.
The room began to grow cold, the air pressure began to gravitate everyone to their knees. The king's aura penetrated through everyone's mind and they began to writhe in pain. Everyone! Including Drake and Veronica!
No! Sarah began to worry.
The king then released Veronica and threw her into the middle of the stadium, ''You will forever take responsibility of this disobedience today. Your intentions are not in my favor, so let me assert your punishment.'' he then snapped his fingers.
Veronica's forces then turned their attention towards her, snarling and growling with hatred.
''What did you do?!'' Veronica roared.
''The clan who wanted to rebel against me? Are now mine to control.'' he then ordered them to attack Veronica. The soldiers began to close in on her, they unsheathed their weapons and claws. They shown their bare fangs and lunged in!
Jen... Sarah cried. We have to go.
''Veronica!'' Jen squealed.
Veronica's silhouette disappeared as the whole force began to pile up on her. Sarah felt like she was about to black out, Jen began to pull back into Sarah's origin. Her spirit sling-shotted past the gates, past the road, past the Silverbane territory entrance and back into Sarah's room.
''SARAH SARAH!'' Adam vigorously shook her, ''ARE YOU OKAY?''
::Sarah's POV::
I let out the last chunks of vomit out of my mouth. I urgently gasped for air as Derrick pulled me to sit up and gave me a firm pounding on my back. Knowing him, his strength is a little too much for my fragile body I could have sworn he was taking the air right back out of me!
''Are you okay?'' Adam asked again.
I got back to my senses slowly from a daze from the hunt and Derrick's anti choke method. I blinked stupidly as I saw what was on my chest. I had puked the tuna sandwich I had earlier today!
Explain yourself. I cursed at my wolf.
''What are you looking at me for? I have nothing to do with this! Maybe you should accuse yourself!'' Jen sassed.
Well... this was embarrassing! I slowly got up from my bed carefully not spilling the gunk that rested on my chest. Ew, it is so gross! The hunt had no hindering so why was my physical body affected?
''b***h you a nasty hoe.'' Adam faked a puke of himself, ''Get yourself cleaned up tomorrow we get the results so get some rest.''
I only realized that time did fly! It was almost dark out, I could hear the crickets singing as their shift of the night was taking place. The sun was about to set and so was my heart.
What happened back there? I wondered as the hot shower began to pour down my skin.
''I do not know, but it didn't look like it ended well.'' Jen joined in.
But, Veronica... Drake... do you think they're okay? I began to lather my body with soap.
''I cannot guarantee on that bet. Last thing we saw was Veronica getting ransacked by her own team. I couldn't see Drake either within the chaos. I just don't know, and I don't know what else we can do.'' my wolf began to sulk.
I began to hover over the scars on my shoulders, this body, this soul... had been through so much. I felt salty water mix in with the shower, ''When will it ever be enough?!'' I felt myself begin to sob uncontrollably.
My wolf whimpered at my pain. My emotions began to grow sadder and my tears became more heavy. I gently continued to bathe myself trailing down to one of my most delicate of places.
''Your mate wasn't even pure when you finally bit into that b***h's neck,'' Megan's words sizzled into my skin.
It wasn't my fault! I sobbed more. I didn't ask for any of this!
But it was true, I was not pure when I had s*x with Drake. But he knew this, and still accepted me nonetheless. He didn't remind me of it or asked any questions to trigger that horrific experience. He was my last bit of happiness and hope of life. And that bastard king took him away from me just like that!
Anger began to intertwine with my sadness. It was not a pleasant mixture. My tears couldn't decide what they've burned for, but they kept falling regardless.
But in reality, what else could I do? All I could do is cry right now! Why am I so f*****g helpless!?
I slammed my fist against the wall.
I silently regretted it, because my knuckles began to bleed from the impact.
This is all you can do Sarah, just bite your tongue and walk through a bitter, never-ending storm.
I allowed my tired body to sink against the wall. The water still running over my pathetic body. I hugged my knees and bowed my head and silently cried. No amount of hot water can melt the cold that I was feeling. It's just so cruel, why was I destined to be miserable? Why can't I be blessed with one thing in my life for once! If I knew one thing all too familiar it was the hatred I had for myself. It was coming back and it's getting unbearable to keep it at bay.
After a while I heard a knock on the door, ''Sarah you okay? You've been in there for over an hour!'' Adam chimed from the other side.
Do I keep fighting? Or should I actually know my place in this world? It didn't seem like it was next to Drake after all. Everything that happened and is happening just calls it out. I know I want it so bad, to be happy with the man I love, but will fate ever allow it?
I wiped my tears away and got out of the shower, I made sure my cheeks weren't puffy and if they asked why my eyes were so red I'd have an excuse ''Shampoo went in my eye''.
What has gone into me? Lying to my best friends?! As much as it gutted me I couldn't tell them I hunted, or what I saw. In their vision I was just choking on some tuna because I didn't have enough to drink.
I got myself ready in one of my most comfy pajamas, its cotton kept me warm, yet it was as smooth as a baby's bottom. My hair was still moist, but the problem was my stomach. It demanded food over drying my hair. So I joined Adam and Derrick in the dining room once again. There were pastas of all sorts, burgers, fries, and a lot of soda.
''Are you sure you should be eating so soon after your little incident?'' Derrick reminded.
''I'm fine now, just had a nightmare.'' I lied.
I sat myself down and grabbed some of the pasta, I made sure that I had lots of water instead of soda because I could have another upset stomach event. The pasta tasted delicious, it was chicken alfredo. I looked at the boys who were gobbling up the other junk food and chugging down l****s of soda. I couldn't help but chuckle at their behavior.
That night I sat upright in my newly changed bed sheets. The housekeeper wasn't too fond with the reason why I had soiled it. I really wished Melody was here. And Billy. It would be a treat to have my best friends all together for an occasion like the Thanksgiving Dinner.
''So you do have something you are blessed with after all,'' Jen tried to cheer me up. This did not work however.
''There is a certain happiness that only partners can give to each other.''
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