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.

side of him, Axel looks very dangerous

always 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

to his

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 event?” He queried, sounding almost intrigued and worried at

all must

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

my

I actually got this notice regarding a new race joining the ball.” He announced, killing

Howard choke on his chicken while

her attention at

Seth?

remained quiet.

remember his presence if

new race?” Howard immediately inquired after

I shifted my gaze to look at him, he was already

go stiff then

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

Shit!

trembled in my seat. While everybody else, who was not expecting that,

and Axel

his perfect eyebrow at the

well next year. Thanks to the hunting

“But, ” Howard started.

Axel finished

earning confused faces from us — and I

believe just got out of his shock — finally

asked while sitting up straight on

by one, he shot us a knowing

on their seat and seeing that we are

little history lesson first.” Seth started and crossed his arms in front of his chest, “Three years ago, before the war between the werewolves, the Hue Kingdom encountered a problem. This problem revolved around the RED's difficulty in

to work. It took them half

with and used, our species started to successfully thrive

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 because —

mean worse?” Howard interrupted,

bluntly responds, frowning at him — Big brother hates disruptions when he's talking, “Before, we can reach eight

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 of the new breeds —

chances of finding a pair. Hybrids tend to block the scent of the pure breeds, making the REDless confused

are at our lowest, two percent to be exact. That's almost two childbirths every four years.”

endangered, brother?” Axel straightforwardly asked, worry was evident

plan.” Seth turned his attention to

chirp through my confusion, “you promised

Seth only nodded.

to what we are talking

— mostly inquiries as

long wait I've experienced from Seth; I just wanted this to

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

him but nodded my head

with my reaction, Seth proceeded with his

answers

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

ears now because my mind went numb the second I heard the

didn't help either when fleeting ideas about the invitation, Seth's confirmation about Human attendees, Red Moonball, mixed-race breeds, Cayden's words, and

all their

then, like a snap of

I gasped.

breeding process, aren't

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

to increase the chances of getting matches. Especially

all my

I thought I need to explain

I could only shrug.

“I mean, hello, humans are PREY and we are PREDATORS. That kind of relationship is not really symbiotic in nature, you

I didn't

when Mum cut him

about might change once you get into the process.” Mum said and I caught a glimpse of her