Alpha's Nala

Legaxy

The Red Moonball is like any other mating ball in this world.

Yes, it happens once a year, every year. And yes, it has the same goal of assisting mythical creatures in finding their other halves.

The usual setting…

Though, the difference with this particular ball is its concept, in which other species are not allowed to join.

It is tradition for events like this to involve other people, particularly different kinds of existences, in order to have a higher chance of pairing.

However, the mixed-race, knowing how unpredictable they are, choose to ignore the belief and decided to keep it for themselves.

Not to be selfish or strict now, but to be SAFE — For others' sake, to be precise...

Not to mention, they are a PROUD race. They make sure their generations consist only of PURE breeds.

No hybrids, or so they believed.

So when Axel questioned the attendance part — indicating that the ball should be a Vampire and Witch party ONLY,

Then connecting it to what Seth mentioned earlier about the rogue vampires and black witches' hunting season,

And me realizing that it should be HUMANS that needed to be hunted,

My eyes widened like saucers.

It can't be...

But why?

The palace knew how tempting the mortal race is. That's why they figured it would be smart enough to ban them to the ball.

And for what?

Since prey is prey. Surely, inviting one to the occasion could cause an uproar, or worse, a war — and wars are not really a good thing right now.

Then, all of a sudden, I recalled Cayden's words, reminding me of how real and possible my assumption was.

So Humans, my race, THEY will be attending the Red Moonball…

My breath hitched at the thought.

I was about to speak my mind out when Howard beat me to it, explaining, “Axel has a point. Those ‘pests’, even if impulsive, are not that stupid to go to a battlefield knowing there is no conflict.”

“True, they are careful and strategic beings.” Dad nodded his head, “But they wanted to HUNT, at the Red Moonball? They do realize the place will be filled by us once they get there, right?”

“Love, it's hunting season.” Mum, turning to her right to face Dad, reminded gently. “Surely, the ‘pests’ will not mind if their hunting ground was packed or not. They only wished to feed and cause mayhem... That's all they seek.”

Dad growled after hearing that.

“But it's a foolish move, Love. A wasted effort. They know every time they strike, they will lose. Yet, they keep on going. Like dying was some kind of a game for them.” He paused and stared at Mum, “They were once our brothers and sisters… it's just annoying that instead of giving us a chance to cure them, they taunt us back. Insult us, in a manner of choosing death over family.” He ended, pinching the bridge of his nose.

Mum let out a quiet sigh.

“That's their fault and not ours, Jacob.” She placed her hand on Dad's chest, “Don't think too much about it. Okay?”

Dad only nodded while stroking Mum's hand on his chest. Then, the two started ogling at each other.

Howard had to clear his throat, twice, to break our parents' moment.

Thankfully, the two didn't mind and went back to eating.

The rest of us followed.

“I just can't believe we don't have any leads as to why they wanted to ambush at the ball.” Howard started after a long pause, “There's nothing there to pique their interest,” he added and took a bite of his roasted chicken.

“I think — ” was all that I could say before Axel interrupted me.

And I'm like, seriously?

I frowned.

“Which takes me back to my point.” Axel snapped, sounding furious now.

never have I seen this side of him, Axel looks very dangerous when mad

self; always be on

it's not us who's being chased here. It's somebody else, and that,

lick to his lips,

to the ball? On that specific day? What do you guys think draws them to HUNT at the event?” He

silent then; all must be contemplating on what Axel just voice

for me, agreeing that my assumption stays an assumption, I lowered my eyes to our marble table and took a

eating my salad, Dad

I actually got this notice regarding a new race joining the ball.” He announced, killing the

chicken while Axel on the water he

her attention at

Seth?

remained quiet.

didn't even remember his presence if it

race? What new race?” Howard immediately inquired after drinking the water I

new race.” Seth finally uttered, and when I shifted my gaze to look at him, he was already

myself go

statement; he just unintentionally

Shit!

trembled in my seat. While everybody else, who was not expecting that,

Howard and Axel

his perfect

attending the ball this year, well next year.

“But, ” Howard started.

Axel finished the

Trial,” Seth replied, earning confused faces from us — and I mean, ALL of

shock — finally spoke, his tongue rolling like the word was

Mum asked while sitting up

by one, he

comfortable on their seat and seeing that we are all

do a little history lesson first.” Seth started and crossed his arms in front of his chest, “Three years ago, before the war between the werewolves, the Hue Kingdom encountered a problem. This problem revolved around the RED's difficulty in breeding. And seeing that it was a big issue, the elders of the mixed council started questioning our

the bloodline, the Hue Kingdom step in to work.

of solutions they have come up with and used, our species started to successfully thrive once more. It was

it was good enough to keep the generation going. Well, not until three years later — the time after the war, and happens to be this year, the same old crisis

mean worse?” Howard interrupted, he sounded

bluntly responds, frowning at him — Big brother hates disruptions when he's talking, “Before, we can reach eight out of ten or even a perfect ten — with

We don't

does reduce the chances of finding a pair. Hybrids tend

situation was disturbing. Especially, when the elders spoke about how our figures decreased this past nine months... We are at our lowest, two percent to be

we're probably endangered, brother?” Axel straightforwardly asked, worry was evident in both his face and

Yet, we do have a plan.” Seth

“you promised to tell me the reason behind your

Seth only nodded.

perplexed as to what we

inquire or proceed, I quickly fired questions at Seth — mostly inquiries as to

experienced from Seth; I

please. And before you ask another question,

frowned at him but nodded my head in

with my reaction, Seth proceeded with his

my answers

arms made their way to the table and then he relaxes there, “That's how the ‘Human Trial’ was born. It's the same procedure with the RED matching,

was falling into deaf ears now because my

when fleeting ideas about the invitation, Seth's confirmation about Human attendees, Red Moonball, mixed-race breeds, Cayden's words, and the new process they call Human

processing all their

of a finger,

I gasped.

as part of your breeding process, aren't you?” I asked Seth, sounding more concerned than

thinking or my tone. And then, recovering from

the humans to join the ball, to increase the chances of getting matches.

all my

need to explain that further.” Seth

I could only shrug.

feelings brother, but isn't it all too dangerous?” Howard protested, “I mean, hello, humans

that, I didn't think

when Mum cut him

relationship you're talking about might change once you get into the process.” Mum said and I caught a glimpse of her smiling at Dad, “You see, when you get to meet your RED, you instantly feel this pull towards