In a secret room located at the Chairman’s office, Sun was deliberately scanning the contents of the opened barrier the royal vampires handed. It is indeed, the lost Red Woods Royal Album dated before the worst war they encountered — The Human-Vampire War.The Royal Album consisted of pictures of the previous Kings and Queens from different regions of Red Woods. Images of the greatest warriors and hunters and life in the whole community are also included in the compilation. “The truth is slowly unveiling itself,” Sun whispered as he browsed through the pictures where Jet’s Mom and Raze’s Dad are completely shown up. Eliana Riziel. Chief Commander for Archery, Cerise, Red WoodsHarvard Deviosa. Master Hunter, Red WoodsThese are the parents of the new royals who happened to be prominent people of Red Woods. Before Sun could indulge himself with theories that lead up to where they are now, he flipped to the next page where he is welcomed by photographs with notes scribbled below them.
"I announce you as the Red's new prince---" Jet shattered the crown presented in front of him. He is in a crowning ceremony, standing in front of a crowd as a new royalty. Everybody is watching, waiting for his coronation to finally complete the royal family. Jet can't remember how he got there and the reason he became a prince. "I'm not a damn prince and I will never be a prince! I won't be a part of a family of murderers!" he shouted. Gasps filled the place and murmurs started to get louder. "But you are already a part of it. You can't do anything but to accept and live with it," the king whispered. Jet sighed in disbelief, never in his life he thought of engaging to a merciless family. "Get me out of this hell!" he screamed. The guards held his both arm
"I'm too lazy to do this job. Never in my life I thought of going on an undiscovered, remote forest," Raze protested. He's now inside the van with Jet, his co-worker, whose eyes are fixed on the road. "Me too, Raze. I don't know what's gotten into them to have us do the inspection. There are too many vacant workers in the office. I'm still working on the goldmine issue," he agreed. Jet and Raze are one of ENVO's best workers. As environmentalists, protecting and preserving the nature and the world is their major goal. Today, they are tasked by their office president to inspect a forest, miles away from civilization. According to Mr. Light, their president, that forest is a mysterious one. No one knows what lies inside it. Rumors about missing researchers in the said a
"Those are only for kids, Jet. Don't tell me you're taking it seriously?" Raze is annoyed by his partner's actions. Jet is examining the paper thoroughly and placed it inside his backpack. They are not kids anymore to play with random strangers."I think it's true, Raze. A rare, clever bird won't just pick a random thing and give it to us. Look at the handwriting, it's neat as if it's written by an adult," Jet explained. He has a great feeling that they are not alone here in the vast area."That's ridiculous. You read so much fantasy novels. Pull yourself together. I really want to go back right now""I'm serious. We'll attend the party and see what's really going on in this place. You'll come back here with me."
"Where have you been?" Hail asked as soon as he opened the door. Magnus, Saint, and Silas greeted him with a smile. Hail is wearing an apron, he just finished cooking their lunch. "In the middle of the woods," Saint replied. He took a pitcher of water from the fridge and handed it to the other two. Tension built up which made Saint uncomfortable. Hail gave a questioning look to the three of them. He knows something isn't right. They might've seen something wrong. "We encountered strange humans there," Silas started. After drinking his water, he sat at the table's chair. He told Hail everything that happened earlier. From the letters to their frustrating conversation, everything is detailed. "How did they know this place? I
Dawn is about to come to an end when Jet woke up. He immediately stood up, finding himself above the hay which was used as a bed. How did he fell asleep? As he can remember, he's finding someone last night. His memory stopped when he's at the doorstep. He took a glance at the table where Raze slept yesternight; he's not there. Like a flash, he immediately stood up to find his missing partner. "Raze? Raze!" Jet screamed. His head turns left and right, hoping to see Raze. Unfortunately, after some calls, only silence answered him. "Shit, how did I fell asleep?" he asked himself. Jet searched for his partner around the hut but he saw none. He's getting nervous and scared. This place is so spacious and they're not secured from any harm in the environment. He's on the verge of breaking down when he heard a snore
"Should we go with the same way?" Raze asked. They already stared their journey in finding the exit. If they need to try all the ways and walk all the paths to leave this forest, they'll definitely do it."Let's try every way possible. We need to come back alive, Raze. We stayed here for two days and one night but I'm tired of this place already," Jet replied. He won't let to have the same fate other researchers met in this place. They should come out alive and breathing."Me too. I'd rather stay in the office for the whole time than to examine places like this." Raze responded, almost giving a pout. The whole presence of the place is weird enough to scare them. It doesn't feel as free as normal forests. They feel like their life is on line. Working in the office is a lot safer since they have a lot of people to
"Come in," Saint answered after hearing a series of knock on his door. He is reviewing his notes, preparing for the upcoming exam. He stretched his arms up in the air as he turned his swivel chair, facing the door."Saint," Silas greeted quietly. Truth to be told, Silas isn't talkative, the exact opposite of Saint. He often talks, only when he's asked or want to say something very important. But despite of that, words that comes out his mouth are meaningful and honest with a bit of harshness. Nevertheless, he still plays with his brothers, his laugh and smile exclusive only for them.One time, Hail asked Silas about his 'original sense of fashion'. Silas answered him frankly, saying it is weird and not fashionable. Hail was dumbfounded and surprised but then thanked his younger brother for a very honest review. F