The Fall Of House Grewin

Chapter - 01 - The Fall Of House Grewin

Alenna…….’s standpoint.

The night was in its usual calmness, and the sky was gentle as ever. It was my nightly routine to watch the stars through the window before I settled in for the day.

I was still engrossed in the night’s beauty when the first scream ripped out into the air, raw and the loudest I’ve ever heard- a hurtful screech to my ears. My vision zoomed into the kingdom below me, alarmed and frightened.

Something is wrong, I squinted at the hooded men on horses as they mounted any houses in sight. My feet took to motion as I dashed out of my room in a frantic pursuit.

My mother came out to meet me before I could arrive at her chamber, the same dread in her eyes.

“Alenna, find your brothers. Get them both to safety,” she instructed before she took off.

Dad wasn’t around so the weight of the kingdom’s protection was upon us. The weight of this invasion was upon my mom.

I arrived at my brother's chambers to see they were already awake and in the same state the whole feeling was currently engulfed in.

“Let’s go. We have to run.” I helped them out from below the bed where they’ve gone to hide themselves as we set out of the room.

I guided us through a safe passage that led to the underground chamber designed for this very moment. Once I’ve got both my brothers settled below the chaos going on above ground, I needed to go back for my mother. To help with whatever I can.

“Where are you going?” I halted at the sound of my brother’s question.

“No please don’t leave, don’t leave us here.” The other one begged, and I turned to face the both of them as I laid a palm down on their cheeks. A soft smile creasing onto my face.

“I won’t. I’ll be back for the both of you, I promise. I just need you both to stay safe here and relax, alright?” I looked them in the eyes as they both nodded positively in response.

I broke out a soft sigh as I drew away from them, perfectly masking my own fear.

I stepped back out, and upon reaching the chamber’s corridors- I dropped to my own knees as every inch of myself blacked out.

Right in front of me was the peace I grew up with in shambles, and the order I’ve grown accustomed to a vicious sight of chaos.

Cries flew out from different angles and I watched as the strange intruders took away my people’s lives with little to no effort.

“No! No! No!” I whispered out silently as I pushed back to my feet. My gaze locked on the woman I’ve known all through my stages of life.

She was at their mercy, and in a swift move… I gasped, her head was ripped off, blood bolted out of her neck in a scattered tear.

I’d gone numb staring at her lifeless body dropped to the floor. She- she doesn’t deserve that. No…. She-

I was too stunned to speak, too numb to move my eyes away from her dead body and react to the men approaching me.

They killed her! And now they’re coming for me?!…

My fear suddenly foamed, transforming into a different energy that motivated rage.

Finally, my eyes moved from the dead handmaiden, lowered and darkened. They were hinging closer and closer, yet I stayed rooted to my spot.

I closed my eyes briefly, channeling at my core. By the time my eyes snapped open, my wolf had taken partial control and the red colors were as visible as a clear sparkle in my eyes.

Granted with the speed of light, I moved out of position and charged directly for the three men at once. They were instantly launched above the ground and into the air upon my impact.

My claws extracted and I dashed at the nearest victim before he could stick a landing, I grabbed him by his neck and shoved a claw full hand into his chest.

He gulped out blood, coughing as his life drained drastically. I packed him up, throwing him against the two that were standing up and recovering together as the three smashed back into the wall behind them.

I zoomed over to them, grabbed another one of them and slashed a slap across his face. I kept it on repeatedly till his face was a bloody mess and his breaths shaggy.

The last time was passed out, so I dug my hand into his chest to remove his heart so his unconsciousness could be permanent.

I winced at the sudden ring in my brain. My hand pulled out of his chest, going along with my other hand to grab a hold of my hurting head.

The ringing shimmered, sparking the harshest sensation in my head that left me defeated and utterly vulnerable.

Suddenly the air shifted, followed by a wave of sudden chills that slapped violently against my skin. Darkness began to shred out, shrouding the room in a plaguing shadow.

Soon I was engulfed. The ringing in my head persisted, forcing me down to my knees as I held my head up trying to endure the pain.

“Who? Are. You?” A voice echoed out of the darkness, and the ringing stopped at once. The voice sounded like a rumble, one deep enough to swallow the air I breathe.

I spawned back to my feet, unable to see through the thick darkness with my enhanced vision still. It was pitch black, like the end of a hole or an abyss.

“Show yourself!” I screamed out into the darkness.

“Gladly!” The response came in with a strong shake that had the ground I stood on gripped by a quake.

The darkness began to pull together, fast and windy in a smoky particle.

I covered my face to prevent any from infiltrating my nostrils, and didn’t put down my defense until my surroundings had become cleared and my vision was now restored.

A scent seeped past my nose, flowery and decent- like it was almost a taste of heaven. My hands dropped off my face so I could sniff this in better when I came eyes-across the man feet away from me.

He stood still, the beautiful scent ejecting strongly from his posture. Vibrant hues stalking him as his aura.

“M-ma- mate…” the realization hit, harder than it should and that I could take.

“Kneel before your Alpha!” He commanded, and I dropped instantly to my knees, every ounce of my strength erased like a weak ink on paper.

I’m fated to the Night Alpha, the one attacking my kingdom. The one to achieve the mighty fall of House Grewin.