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.

this side of him, Axel

be on his good

is about survival, then it's not us who's being chased here. It's somebody else, and that, right there, confuses me.”

lick to his

to the ball. So why are those ‘pests’ finally decided to come to the ball? On that specific day? What do you guys think draws them to HUNT at the event?” He queried, sounding almost intrigued and

then; all must be contemplating on what

lowered my eyes

my salad, Dad

regarding a new race joining the ball.” He announced, killing the silence

on his chicken while Axel on the water he was

other hand, snapped her attention at Dad, almost

Seth?

remained quiet.

remember his presence if it weren't for my

Howard immediately inquired

shifted my gaze to look at him, he was already

myself go stiff then and

his statement; he just unintentionally confirmed to me that HUMANS ARE

Shit!

in my

Howard and Axel screeched.

quite amused, raised his perfect eyebrow at the

ball this year, well next year.

“But, ” Howard started.

Axel finished

replied, earning confused faces from us — and I mean, ALL

who I believe just got out of his shock — finally spoke, his tongue rolling like the word was in a foreign

asked while sitting up

one by one, he

seeing that we are

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

step in to work. It took them half a year to find the right ways to resolve the conflict.

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

after the war, and happens to be this year, the same old crisis occurred.

worse?” Howard

at him — Big brother hates disruptions when he's talking, “Before, we can reach

used three years ago. We don't know why but we assume that the case is related to

we could blame them for their existence but it does reduce the chances of finding a pair. Hybrids tend to block the scent of

months... We are at our lowest, two percent to be exact. That's almost two childbirths every four years.” He explained, his frown

you are saying that we're probably endangered, brother?” Axel straightforwardly asked, worry was evident in both

we're slowly getting there. Yet, we do have a plan.” Seth turned his attention to me, “Do you remember what I promised last Monday,

chirp through my confusion, “you promised

Seth only nodded.

to what we are

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

I've experienced from Seth; I just wanted this

slow down.” Seth interrupted my grumble as he chuckles. “One topic at a time, please. And before you ask another question,

frowned at him but nodded my

my reaction, Seth proceeded with

my answers are

the Hue Kingdom decided to search for another way to solve the breeding problem.” His crossed arms made their way to the table and

was saying was falling into deaf ears now because my mind went

attendees, Red Moonball, mixed-race breeds, Cayden's words, and the new process they call Human Trial

processing all

snap of

I gasped.

process, aren't you?” I asked

at me, surprised by either my quick thinking or my tone. And then, recovering

humans to join the ball, to increase the chances of getting matches. Especially the long-term REDless,

all my

need to explain that further.” Seth

I could only shrug.

hurt your feelings brother, but isn't it all too dangerous?” Howard protested, “I mean, hello, humans are PREY and we are PREDATORS. That kind of relationship

I didn't

was about to respond when Mum cut

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 them, telling you that