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

to self; always be

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

to his

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 worried at

all must be contemplating on what Axel

an assumption, I lowered my eyes to our marble table and took a sudden interest in my half-eaten

of eating my

actually got this notice regarding a new race joining the ball.”

on his chicken while Axel on the water he

the other hand, snapped her attention at

Seth?

remained quiet. Too

presence if

inquired after drinking the water I had

and when I shifted my gaze to look at him, he was already looking at me.

felt myself go stiff then

he just unintentionally confirmed to me that HUMANS ARE ATTENDING

Shit!

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

Howard and

his perfect eyebrow at the

heard me right. Humans will be attending the ball this year, well next year.

“But, ” Howard started.

Axel finished

Trial,” Seth replied, earning confused faces from us —

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

Mum asked while sitting

nodded at her and one by one, he shot us a knowing

made themselves comfortable on their seat and seeing

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

work.

come up with and used, our species started

the generation going. Well, not until three years later — the time after the war, and happens to be this year, the same old crisis occurred. But this time, it's far worse

worse?”

he's talking, “Before, we can reach eight out of ten or even

years ago. We don't know why but we assume that the case is related to the recognition of the new breeds — specifically, the hybrids.

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

decreased this past nine months... We are at our lowest,

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

getting there. Yet, we do have a plan.” Seth turned his attention to me, “Do you remember

chirp through my confusion, “you promised to tell me

Seth only nodded.

look perplexed as to what we are talking

questions at Seth — mostly inquiries as to why I was involved and the reason

Seth; I just wanted this to

“One topic at a time, please. And before you ask another question, made sure I had already answered

nodded my

Seth proceeded with his

my answers are

to solve the breeding problem.” His crossed arms made their way to the table and then he relaxes there, “That's how

falling into deaf ears now because my

Human attendees, Red Moonball, mixed-race breeds, Cayden's words,

all their

like a snap of a finger, I got

I gasped.

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

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

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

all

need to

I could only shrug.

it all too dangerous?” Howard protested, “I mean, hello, humans are PREY

that, I

to respond when Mum cut

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