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.

a sweet guy, and never have I seen this side of

always be on his good

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

to his lips, Axel

other people, primarily mortals, to come to the ball. So why are those ‘pests’ finally decided to come to the ball? On

dead silent then; all must be contemplating on what Axel

for me, agreeing that my assumption stays an assumption, I lowered my eyes to

of eating my salad,

regarding a new race joining the

while

snapped her attention at Dad, almost glaring at

Seth?

quiet.

remember his presence if it weren't

immediately inquired after drinking the water

Seth finally uttered, and when I shifted my gaze to look

go stiff then

statement; he just unintentionally

Shit!

idea about this, I trembled in my

and

his perfect eyebrow at the

year, well next year. Thanks to the hunting season.”

“But, ” Howard started.

Axel finished

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

shock — finally

asked while

by one, he shot us a knowing

themselves comfortable on their seat and seeing that we are all situated, Seth

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 race's

to work. It took them half a

of solutions they have come up with and used, our species

Well, not until three years later — the time after the war,

What do you mean worse?” Howard interrupted, he sounded

Big brother hates disruptions when he's talking, “Before, we

with the same procedure and solution used three years ago. We don't know why but we assume that the case is related to the recognition

blame them for their existence but it does reduce the chances of finding a pair. Hybrids tend

our lowest, two percent to be exact. That's almost two childbirths every four years.” He explained, his frown turned into a scowl

brother?” Axel straightforwardly

yet but we're slowly getting there. Yet, we do have a plan.” Seth turned his attention

” I chirp through my confusion, “you promised

Seth only nodded.

to what we

inquire or proceed, I quickly fired questions at Seth — mostly inquiries as to why I was involved and the reason behind the

I just

time, please. And before you ask another question,

him but nodded my

my reaction, Seth proceeded with

my answers are

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

into deaf ears now because my

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

all their

a snap of a finger, I

I gasped.

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

big brother stared at me, surprised by either my quick thinking or my tone. And then, recovering from his astonishment,

Kingdom invited the humans to join the ball, to

was all

thought I need to explain that further.”

I could only shrug.

mean, hello, humans are PREY and we are PREDATORS. That kind of relationship is not

I didn't

when

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