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

self; always be on

who's being chased here. It's somebody else, and that, right

lick to his lips,

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

must be contemplating on what

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

my salad,

I actually got this notice regarding a new race joining the

on his chicken while

the other hand, snapped her

Seth?

remained quiet.

presence if it

new race?” Howard immediately inquired

shifted my gaze

go

now, but because of his statement; he just unintentionally confirmed to me that HUMANS

Shit!

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

Both Howard and Axel screeched.

raised his

attending the ball this year, well next year. Thanks to the hunting season.” Seth confirmed, sounding

“But, ” Howard started.

finished

faces from us

got out of his shock — finally spoke, his tongue rolling

Mum asked while

one by one, he shot us a knowing look;

their seat and seeing that we

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

step in to work. It took them

have come up with and used, our species started

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

mean worse?”

count dropped.” Seth bluntly responds, frowning at him — Big brother hates disruptions when he's talking, “Before, we can reach eight out of ten or even a perfect ten — with or without the formulated solution.

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

finding a pair. Hybrids tend to block the scent

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 explained, his frown turned

brother?” Axel straightforwardly

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

promised to tell me the

Seth only nodded.

as to what

or proceed, I quickly fired questions at Seth — mostly inquiries as to

wait I've experienced from Seth; I

grumble as he chuckles. “One topic at a time, please. And before you ask another

nodded my head

reaction, Seth proceeded

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 then he relaxes there, “That's how the ‘Human Trial’ was born. It's the

my mind went numb the second I

fleeting ideas about the invitation, Seth's confirmation about Human attendees, Red Moonball, mixed-race breeds, Cayden's words, and the new process they call Human Trial swirled inside

all their

a snap of a finger,

I gasped.

your breeding process, aren't you?” I asked Seth, sounding more concerned than curious.

stared at me, surprised by either my quick thinking or

that's why the Hue Kingdom invited the humans to join the ball, to increase the chances of getting matches. Especially the long-term REDless,

all

Boo. 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 not really

that, I

to respond when Mum cut

of her smiling at Dad, “You see, when you