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.

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

be on his

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

lick to his

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

became dead silent then; all must be contemplating

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

eating my

race joining the ball.”

his chicken while Axel on

other hand, snapped her

Seth?

remained quiet. Too

even remember his presence if it weren't for my sudden

What new race?” Howard immediately inquired after

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

myself go stiff

of his statement; he just unintentionally confirmed to me that

Shit!

had an idea about this, I trembled in

and Axel

raised his perfect eyebrow

this year, well next year.

“But, ” Howard started.

finished

faces from us — and I mean,

Trial…” Dad — who I believe just got out of his shock — finally spoke, his tongue

Mum asked while sitting up straight

at her and one by one,

and seeing that we are all situated, Seth

“Three years ago, before the war between the werewolves, the Hue Kingdom encountered a

the bloodline, the Hue Kingdom step in to work. It took them half a year to find the right ways

come up with and used, our species started to successfully

Well, not until three years later — the time after the war, and happens to be this year, the same old crisis

do you mean worse?” Howard interrupted,

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 the recognition of the new breeds —

does reduce the chances of finding a

about how our figures decreased this past nine months... We are at our lowest, two percent to be exact. That's almost two childbirths every four years.” He explained, his frown turned into a scowl

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

Well, not yet but we're slowly getting there. Yet, we do have a plan.” Seth turned his attention to me, “Do you remember

my confusion, “you promised

Seth only nodded.

perplexed as to what we are talking about.

quickly fired questions at Seth — mostly inquiries as to why I was

I just wanted this to

please. And before you ask another question, made

nodded my head in agreement.

reaction, Seth proceeded

my answers are

their way to the table and then he relaxes there, “That's how the ‘Human

into deaf ears now because my

Seth's confirmation about Human attendees, Red Moonball, mixed-race breeds,

all

snap of a finger,

I gasped.

be using humans as part of your breeding process, aren't you?” I

thinking or my tone. And then,

the ball, to increase the chances of getting matches. Especially the long-term REDless, which includes

was all

thought I need to

I could only shrug.

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 is not really symbiotic in

that, I

was about to respond when Mum cut

Howard, sweetheart, that non-symbiotic 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,