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.

sweet guy, and never have I seen this side of him, Axel

be on his

is about 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 his forehead in pure

with a lick to his

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

silent then; all must be contemplating on what Axel just

lowered my eyes to our marble table and took a sudden interest in my

my salad, Dad

race joining the ball.” He

this, Howard choke on his chicken while Axel

hand, snapped her attention at Dad, almost glaring at

Seth?

remained quiet.

if it weren't for my sudden

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

shifted my gaze

go

because of his statement; he just unintentionally confirmed to me that

Shit!

even if I already had an idea about this, I trembled in my seat. While everybody else,

Both Howard and Axel

his

be attending the ball this year, well next year. Thanks

“But, ” Howard started.

finished the

confused faces from us

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

asked while sitting up straight on her

one by one, he

their seat and seeing that we are all situated, Seth began speaking.

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

the Hue Kingdom step in to work. It took

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

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

What do you mean worse?” Howard interrupted,

“Before, we can

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

but it does reduce the chances of finding a pair. Hybrids tend to block the scent of the pure breeds, making the REDless confused and somewhat,

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 exact. That's almost two childbirths every four years.” He

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

have a plan.” Seth turned his attention to me, “Do you remember what I promised

” I chirp through my confusion, “you promised to

Seth only nodded.

to what we

before anyone could even inquire or proceed, I quickly fired questions at Seth — mostly inquiries as to why I

I just wanted this to

a time, please. And before you ask another question, made sure I had already answered the

but nodded

with my reaction, Seth proceeded with

my answers are

breeding problem.” His crossed 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

Seth was saying 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

all

then, like a snap of

I gasped.

as part of your breeding process, aren't you?” I asked

by either my quick thinking or my tone. And

join the ball, to increase the chances of getting

was all

I thought I need

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 is

that, I didn't think

when Mum cut

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