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.

and never have I seen this side of him, Axel looks very dangerous when mad

self; always be on his

it's not us who's being chased here. It's somebody else, and that, right there, confuses me.”

a lick to his lips, Axel

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

became dead silent then; all must be contemplating on what Axel just

my eyes to our marble table and took a sudden interest in my half-eaten

my

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

on his chicken while Axel on the water he was currently

other hand, snapped her attention at Dad, almost glaring at

Seth?

remained quiet.

even remember his presence if it weren't for my sudden

race? What new race?” Howard immediately inquired after drinking

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

felt myself go stiff then

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

Shit!

idea about this, I trembled in

Both Howard and Axel

raised his perfect eyebrow

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

“But, ” Howard started.

Axel finished the

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

believe just got out of his shock —

Mum asked while

and one by one, he shot

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

chest, “Three years ago, before the war between the werewolves, the Hue Kingdom encountered a problem. This problem revolved

step in to work. It took

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

time after the war, and happens to

you mean worse?”

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

two out of the ten, even with the same procedure and solution used three years ago. We don't know why but we

but it does reduce the chances of finding a pair. Hybrids tend to

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

that we're probably endangered, brother?” Axel straightforwardly asked,

do have a plan.” Seth turned his attention to me, “Do

promised

Seth only nodded.

perplexed as to what we

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

I just wanted this to

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

him but nodded my head in

with my reaction, Seth proceeded with

answers

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 same procedure with the RED matching, only more choices

into deaf ears now because my mind went

Red Moonball, mixed-race breeds, Cayden's words, and the

processing all

of a finger, I

I gasped.

process, aren't you?” I asked Seth, sounding more concerned than

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

ball, to increase the chances of

was all my

Boo. I thought I need

I could only shrug.

all too dangerous?” Howard protested, “I mean, hello, humans are PREY and we are PREDATORS. That kind of relationship is not really symbiotic in nature,

I

about to respond when

talking 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