~. .~ Carriages lined up in front of the Palace with maids standing at the stairs. It was the day they departed to Glacier Pack for the Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts challenge event. The Supremes and their ladies-in-waiting walked out of the palace in their red and black outfits while the males followed behind them.Mayan- Odette stood in front of them, blessing each of them with holy water. "Are you sure you don't want to come?""We'll watch from a magical projection in the sky." Mayan- Odette said as Aunt Khione nodded."I'm coming with!" Venus yelled as she rushed out of the palace in her red and black outfit, Her blonde hair bounced as she joined the supremes."Okay, let's go," Mobali said as he and the Supreme males boarded one carriage and the females boarded another. The ladies in waiting and Venus were in the third carriage while the guards used horses.~~~~The trip to Glacier Pack was long and tense as the she-wolves in the second carriage kept practicing their s
~.NOVA.~Day one."Rise and shine, contestants! It's the first day of the Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts challenge! Get ready and head to the dining hall!" Lady Dyare's voice echoed through the speakers on the wall.Rolling to my side, I fell off my top bunk with a thud groaning in pain. Struggling to get up, I rubbed my eyes and glanced around the dimly lit dormitory. The other contestants were already on their feet, hurriedly dressing and grabbing their gear. Lunar Clash was the most prestigious challenge for Blades and Gifts wielders, and I couldn't afford to lag behind."You guys, wait for me," I said as Horia sat on her bed buckling her boots.I quickly dressed in my red combat attire, it was the color representing the Crescent Hills. As I rushed out of the dormitory, the smell of freshly baked pastries from the nearby bakery wafted through the air, tempting me, but there was no time for indulgence today.In the dining hall, contestants from different realms and backgrounds fille
~.HORIA.~DAY TWO.We all stood in front of a large wall dressed in our new combat outfits and our weapons. "What do you think they have in store for us?" Nova whispered in my ear and I rolled my eyes angrily."Asking me the same question two minutes later doesn't make me know the answer," I muttered as she chuckled nervously.Unlike other packs that were mingling with each other, we didn't and no one bothered to approach us. Maybe because we were the supremes or another reason known to them.But we didn't mind, because we had each other. "Anything on your mind, Aret?" she shook her head, her white hair covering her face. She looked bothered about something, well, I couldn't blame her."Welcome spectators and contestants!" We looked around for the spectators but there was no one except us and the she-wolves in blue overall."The spectators are in this arena, but you cannot see them because this place has been laced with covering" Eron, standing beside Lady Dyare explained as murmurs r
~. .~"Seriously, the more you keep frowning makes me think I forced you into this deal." Her voice echoed.Adrian was back in the dark abyss, his arms folded as he made her know he didn't find pleasure in visiting her."Come another day, then, when you are not frowning," she said, shooting him from the abyss but it only vexed him more."Just get this over with! Why did you summon me?""The Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts challenge has begun right?" Adrian gave a curt nod and she hummed in response."Is she part of the participants?" Adrian frowned, "That's none of your business." She chuckled, placing an arm on Adrian's shoulder. "I could easily find her.""Don't you dare lay a finger on her." he seethed, cornering her to a wall. She loved riling him up. "Of course, I won't lay a finger on her.""I'll take my leave now since you have nothing but nonsense to spout."Adrian walked out of the abyss leaving her to her thoughts.~.HORIA.~Under the starry night sky, we
~.VELIA.~"I'll send some guards to check on the condition of your house," I said to the commoner werewolf that stood before me."Thank you, Princess Velia." He bowed and took his leave."Next!"The doors opened as my brother strode into the throne room. "Ah, Adrian, how nice of you to show up." He rolled his eyes at my sarcastic remark as he sat on his designated seat."What are you doing here?" I said in a dreadful tone. "I'm here to help with palace affairs."I scoffed, getting up from my seat and walking to the balcony. "As you can see, I'm done. Everyone is more occupied watching that."I pointed to the sky that was projecting the Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts Challenge event. I sat on a chair on the balcony as I watched the supreme females battle some monsters. Adrian joined me sitting opposite me as he also watched from the sky."What have you been up to?""What do you mean?"I shook my head, glaring at him. "You disappear for a long time and come back like nothing happened."
~. .~Cheers erupted as Crescent Hill's citizens watched the Lunar Clash: Blades and Gifts event from the projection in the sky. Princess Velia and some council members along with guards were in the Capital observing the training of the newly transformed pups."It's been a week since they got their wolf powers," The trainer remarked. Velia's eyes filled with pride as she watched the young pups train. Council member Jarek nodded in agreement. "Yes, they're coming along quite nicely. Our future protectors are growing stronger with each passing day."Princess Velia nodded in approval before signing a document that was held out by the trainer."Let's move on, your highness…We still have other places to visit." Council member Royan said as he directed Princess Velia forward."Princess Velia!" Most werewolves shouted when she passed by.As Princess Velia and her entourage left the training grounds, they continued their tour of the bustling Capital. The cheers of the citizens
~.JANNAH.~As we limped away from the treacherous river and the sea monsters that lurked beneath its surface, I couldn't help but feel a sense of vulnerability. My injured leg throbbed with pain, but I couldn't let it slow us down. We had come too far to give up now."Jannah are yo-""i-im fine." I blurred, cutting Horia off.With narrow eyes she stared at me, "You are definitely not fine, Guys, let's stop and check on Jannah." she said and the others nodded."Wait, I'm really f-""It wasn't an option, Jannah." Aret said and I sighed defeated.We found a secluded spot to rest, hidden from prying eyes. I leaned against a tree, my breath ragged, while Aret and Nova examined my injured leg. Horia kept watch, her senses alert for any signs of danger."It's a deep wound," Aret said, her voice tinged with concern. "We need to clean it and bandage it properly."Nova nodded in agreement, her brow furrowed with worry. "We can't risk infection. Jannah, this is going to hurt."I braced myself as
~.NOVA.~Under the moon's watchful gaze, we had on the grass hidden from the tributes we saw earlier.Suddenly, a distant sound reached our ears—a haunting melody that echoed through the night. We exchanged wary glances, recognizing the tune as a signature of the Hunger Games organizers."It's the anthem," Horia whispered, her voice tinged with dread. "They're showing the fallen tributes."We looked up at the sky. There, illuminated by the moonlight, were the faces of the fallen tributes, their images projected like ghostly apparitions.Each tribute's face appeared in turn, a reminder of the deadly nature of the game we were trapped in. Some faces were familiar from our brief encounters at the Cornucopia, while others were strangers whose stories we would never know.The anthem played on, a mournful melody that hung heavy in the night air. It was a grim reminder of the price of failure in the Hunger Games.As the last face faded from the sky, we remained silent, each lost in our though