Bella's POV
I dashed into the hospital, and the usual beeping sounds of the machines filled the air. The annoying smell of the herbs and antidotes clouded the atmosphere and the busy chatter in the hospital scattered my thoughts. I put on my gown in the dressing room and rushed to meet Ellis. He must be cross by now. "Bella, why are you late?" He groaned. "I sent Chloe early enough to get you and you still defied me and came late?" He queried. "I... I... I'm sorry." I stuttered. "Please sir, it was not my intention," I begged, my head bowed in remorse. "Do you know that the Alpha just left here a few minutes ago and he asked me if all the Omegas were here before he left? Do you know if he saw you when you rushed in here? Do you know what that would mean for both of us?" He scolded, his voice like thunder and his eyes burning with rage. "I'm sorry sir. I promise it won't happen again." "Get the fuck out of my sight and get to work." He screamed, the echoes of his voice ringing in my ears. "Go to ward 3, there are some Betas that need their wounds cleaned up." I did not waste a second, I dashed out and headed straight to my first assignment. Thank God the Alpha did not see me. That would have automatically sent me to the dungeon and I would be tried before the elders for defiance of orders. Fuck. That would be very bad for me. Jeez, man. I was breathing heavily, my heart was pounding inside my chest, and my mind spanned with thoughts. I pushed the door open and the metallic scent of blood filled the air and made my stomach churn. Right from day one, I hated being an Omega, most especially working in the damn hospital. Well, that's what fate gave me. I have no choice but to accept it. Besides, these were warriors, if I behaved awkwardly here, they'd just report me to the Alpha, and he'd have my head served on a platter. He took them like gold, that's why they took us like shit. "Good morning." I greeted them warmly. "I'm here to clean your wounds guys. I promise you, it's gonna be painless." I teased. They were definitely not in the mood for jokes right now. Their stern faces gave me the best answer I needed. I began with the process of losing the bandage and started with the cleaning process. It was kinda painful so they moaned softly. Soon, I was done with the first three and I had just one bad boy left to deal with. He was looking severe. "Hi, what's your name?" I asked politely, caressing his injured limb. "Jose." He moaned painfully. "Okay, Jose. I'll be your nurse and I'm gonna help you with your injury. You'll be alright, I promise." I smiled, my heart pounding inside my chest and my eyes fixed on his limb. I carefully observed his wound, unlike others, he had his bone broken to pieces and stuck out his skin. He was moaning in pain and I noticed the extent of the situation. One wrong move and he's gone. If I toss him over, he'll have his belly stabbed with his bone. Oh shit. Damn it, man. Why would Ellis send me to motherfucking do this? He knows I've never done this kind of shit before. I'm just a good for nothing Bella that knows no shit about this damn job. Fuck!!! All I was taught was how to fucking clean wounds and do some shitty jobs just to ease him off some work. I'm not a damn medical practitioner. What the fuck? I noticed the panic in his eyes, noticing my undeniable fear. He was shivering and the beeping of the machine was rapidly increasing. Oh, my fuck! His eyes were slowly beginning to close. The others were fast asleep. The anesthetic was still strong on them, I could not even ask anyone anything. He looked into my eyes, seeing deep into my perplexed mind, and begged for his life. "Help me. Please." He whispered, struggling to lift his hands to my face. I was damn clueless and did not know what to even do at this point. I should go get Ellis. "I'll be right back," I said, feigning a reassuring smile. "Let me go get the doctor. I promise I'll be right back." I pleaded. "Will you wait for me?" "I'll try." He muttered. He was pale, and his skin grew cold. His pulse rapidly deteriorated, and his breath was shaky. He saw death hovering right in his eyes. Immediately, I ran out in search of Ellis. My heart throbbed inside my chest. My eyes fixed on my goal, Ellis. My mind was saturated with thoughts and clouded with fear. I can't lose him. God!! I saw Ana sitting inside his office. She was an Omega like me, but she was brought into the hospital just yesterday. She'll be beginning her orientation and training tomorrow. I can't dare tell her anything about what the fuck is going on. I tried to look deeper into the office, my eyes scanning for any glimpse of Ellis. Oh no, I found none. I still pressed on, my feet pushing through the floor and bouncing into the office. "Yo! Bella! What the fuck!? You scared me!" She screamed, her heart already far away from her chest. "I'm sorry. Where is Doctor Ellis?" I screamed, my voice piercing into the air and my breath heavy. "He left to go meet the Alpha. One of his Betas came to get him." She replied, her eyes prying into my mind. "Is anything the matter?" "No!" I snapped and fled. I did not even care about any other thing she had to say. She's so fucking annoying and snoopy. Jeez! My heart throbbed inside my chest as I passed through the crowd roaming about in the hospital. "Hey! Watch it! Jerk!" That did not stop me. Somebody was fucking dying and they're fucking screaming. I fucking don't understand why we have just one doctor in this hospital. Why should the alpha call him now? Why now? He knows what's going on here and right now, why should he send for Ellis now? I can't dare meet any of these senior nurses. They'll fucking kill me with silly questions. Damn! I hurried back to my ward, my eyes fixed on my dying patient. "You'll be alright. I promise." I assured. He was struggling for breath. I put on the oxygen mask and tried to stabilize him. His heart was already seizing. Oh no. What should I do? I remembered one of the last cases we had in the hospital when Ellis was around. He gave him some sort of antidote. I remembered he said this was poisoning. Yeah. Thank God. Immediately, I scattered the whole place, tearing everything apart until I found the antidote. "Gosh." I exhaled, panting heavily. I looked into his eyes, gulped in some saliva, and went close to him. The worst of this whole thing is I don't even know how to do this. How do they expect me to go about this? Well, I'll take my chance. I can't let him die. I took a deep breath and cleaned his cold arm and stabbed the syringe into his arm. He winced softly, he was too weak to scream. I laid his head softly on the pillow and took a step back, carefully observing what the next reaction would be, my heart pounding heavily inside my chest and my legs trembling. You know, for a moment, it was as if all was fine. He was stabilizing. His pulse was returning back to normal, and his body was warming up. I let out a deep breath and rested my heart. "Thank God. You're alright." I whispered in his ears. Suddenly, the pulse machine started screaming rapidly. It's voice echoing in my ears and spreading the goodness of confusion in my shitty head. I watched him struggle for his life again and I stood perplexed. I was frozen. It felt like Ellis was standing by my side. He whispered in my ears, don't just stare, do something. I rushed to him with a surge of adrenaline, held him close to my side,, and began with the cardio revival process. "Stay with me," I screamed, pressing his chest with all the atoms of strength left in me. "Stay with me…”Chloe's POV “I'll go. Let me prove myself.”I must do it. I need to help my friend, just the same way she'll have done for me.I stood before the council, my eyes burning with determination.The murmurs only angered me the more. There's no time for all these.“Someone needs to get it…”“But it's dangerous. Wandering into the Crescent's territory, we all know what that means. Are you sure?” Nexus breathed. She knew I wasn't going to back down, and I felt she didn't want me to back down either. However, I saw something in those eyes of hers, something that told me everything wasn't alright.“I have to do this. I must save my friend.”“You don't have to prove anything to her…” Nexus scolded.“No, I must.” I snapped. She can't stop me. “I'm not trying to prove anything. I just want to help my friend.”The room buzzed with tension as the air grew heavily each passing second.All I needed was her approval, I know she wants it, I just don't know what's holding her back.She finally raised
Chloe's POV The air buzzed with activities. Everyone seemed to be running around, rallying round just to get things set. I know she felt on top of the world. Being the queen of the moment, damn. The rustling of leaves, the endless chatter, the atmosphere and the blooming moon, it all sent shivers down my spine.I know she'll be strong.I squeezed her hands softly, my eyes beaming with pride, but something else also lurking; concern. I felt it. My best friend being the one to save the fucking world, astounding.But also, I knew she was not ready, fuck!I looked into her eyes, my face beaming with smiles, but was met with something else, fear.“Hey. What's the matter?”I held her weak hands and caressed it softly. She's scared.“I wonder if I'm ready for this journey.” Her quivering voice broke my heart.“Just look at the way they all believe in me, but I don't believe in myself. I pray I don't fail them, just as I've always failed myself.”The pain was evident in her eyes. She's been
Bella's POVThe moon's glow shone right in his face. I held him tightly, I wouldn't let go. His warmth filled my soul. It chased away the cold feeling of death, the one that once hovered around him.The water lapped gently against the shores, so silly of it. I know what it's trying to do, it mocks me.“What happened to you?” I cried.“What happened to me right?” He snapped back at me.“Ryan! What is wrong with you!” Chloe groaned. “She just saved you. Not even a thank you?”“A thank you? Really? After everything?” He scoffed. “When I saved both of you back then, how did you thank me? You ditched me off like some scumbag you'd just dispose of right?” He scorned, I felt the pain in his voice.“Get off me. Get away from me.” He roared.Anger burned within me. It felt like a volcano boiling, warming up, getting ready to erupt.Irrespective of his annoying behavior, I still feel relieved. It felt like a massive load just left my heart.The joy of finding him, it's too much. I can't imagine
Bella's POVI must say, training has not been easy for me. Everyday, I have to meditate, I have to walk through realms, I have to be examined. Damn, it's just too much, I never expected all these.After enough rigorous training under the prying eyes of the elders, they finally granted me some rest.“You can retire for now. We'll continue in a week.” Nexus breathed into my ears.Phew!Finally, I get a break. Damn. The weight of everything, it just pressed down hard on me right now. I'm tired, but my mind is strained. It's overworked, overwhelmed, completely exhausted.My legs pushed through the corridors, it felt like I carried the weight of the world on my shoulders.Also, all these while, all I've been thinking about is my savior, my joy, Ryan.Somehow, thinking about him makes me focused. Memories of our annoying time together, you know, our banters, his warm touch, the joy we shared, even though we hid it from each other. Most importantly, the pain of our fucking separation, that a
Ryan's POV My cold, weak eyes flipped open. Once again, I'm back to relive my pain, one I wish I've outgrown. The darkness clouded my mind, the cold air seeping into my skin, shivers ran down my spine, my breath shuddering, despair and tension in the atmosphere. Everything just clamped down hard on me. I wish I could just escape, or better, just die.My body aches badly, the sweet melody of the clinking of the chains, synchronized with the pounding of my heart and playing an amazing symphony of confusion to my confused mind.The fucking cold iron never rested, they endlessly bit into my skin.My mind just gave me a replay of my actions, I remember Johan's snare, the kiss of his fist, running in the woods. God! The shadows just drown me.I remember saving Bella, oh God, I remember when those fags met me. I never told them where she was headed. I remember them leaving me. My thoughts are just… pain, guilt, stubbornness. I hope she's fine. I can't trust Johan. I pray he never finds her
Bella's POVThe thick scent of the smoke filled the air. The burning boat smoldering in the waters as we all watched, tears dripping down our cheeks. The smoke travelled deep into the sky, thick with grief and pain. The loss of one, the weight of the pain, the weight of being the savior of the world, just so overwhelming. My chest is locked with untold pain. I looked into their teary faces, their eyes burning with hurt. The names of the dead are whispered softly, their faltering breaths and quivering voices accelerated the pain. One after another they called, tears flowing down my cheek, standing alone in their midst, feeling the winds carry the names away. I wish it could take the pain too.We all watched the boat vanish in the silent waters, the lingering pain sulking my heart.All around me, their annoying whispers were endlessly growing, constantly reminding me I need to something. Something, anything, but I have not a single idea what to do.“The sacred river is poisoned.” I hea