I don’t understand.Why is he pointing at Adolf?“Kiro, what are you talking about? I thought a group of skulks attack you?”Even his subordinates are confused. I kept on looking at him and back to Adolf who’s also befuddled about what Kiro, the leader of Centaur, is talking about.“N-no…it’s not a group of skulks.” he’s weakened and couldn’t speak too much.One of his companion drop down beside then took him from me. He placed both of his hands on Kiro who’s deeply wounded. We have to treat him immediately!“But you said it’s under the Alpha’s army!”Kiro nodded, his eyes are almost giving up on him.“Y-yes…but it was a different army. They belong to a pack. They are vicious! Powerful! They are unstoppable.”Kiro grab his companion’s shoulder, trying to pull him closer. I didn’t realized I was holding my breath the whole time while watching the scene in front of me. It was intense and nerve wrecking.Something is not right here.“Take care of our people, Nox. T-take care of them for
Since Adolf is not in a good condition, we have to delay our journey again.I look for a place that could help us shelter ourselves. I have to guide him into the forest just to make sure he wouldn’t lose his balance. Adolf was a little heavy but good thing he pushed himself to walk before dropping on the ground, washed-out.A long deafening silence filled the atmosphere between us. The whispers of the wind were fondling against my skin. I shivered since my clothes are a little revealing, showcasing my flesh.“I’m sorry.”I paused when Adolf mumbled beside me. I didn’t look at him but my ears are listening.“Our mission to retrieve the kingdom got delayed again. If it weren’t for my stupid weak ass none of this-”“You saved our butts, Adolf. You don’t have to pity yourself. Your heroic sacrifice is enough. Because what will happen if those centaur captured us successfully?”Adolf was a little speechless when I cut him off. I glance at him from the corners to see him looking at my side
A long time ago, according to the myths, there are people who can shape shift into horrible and bone chilling looks. Their face and body can turn into something monstrous that cause destruction to the other civilizations. Their kind were forced to move out of the sight of other creatures on this land.This story was only told by my Father when I was a kid. I didn’t believe such things since I only accept what my eyes see. But judging on how things went I do now believe they actually exist.“What do we have here?”I gulp, couldn’t say anything while watching the demon in front of me. His look matches from the ones I heard. There’s no doubt that this is the city of demons. It’s located at the middle of the forest. But because of the dried land, we easily saw it.“You’re a human.” its long dangerous neck stretch out, sniffing my face. I closed my eyes, gripping my sword tightly. I couldn’t escape because I was cornered.“What are you doing here?”I swallowed the lump in my throat, couldn
“We have to go back and investigate.”I stood up then made my way back to the forest when a hand stop me from going further. I didn’t look at him in the eyes. I don’t know the reason but I couldn’t.“It’s dangerous to go back and do our research, Daciana. You saw how those monsters attacked. They can eat you alive with their terrifying oral fissure.”“You mean mouth?” I asked, finally looking at him. The moment our eyes locked, it made my whole system weakened. His eyes were dominating, telling me to listen to him or hell will rise.“I don’t want to risk our lives after barely making it out alive.”I understand he’s just concerned because there are a lot of possibilities that will happen.But…“We can’t just stay here, Adolf. There is something in that city. Something is whispering to me that it is connected to us.” I shook my head, shaking his hands off.I turned my body around and was ready to sprint away when a pair of strong arms wrapped around my body then lifted me up. I screame
“Father, are we the only remaining humans in the land of Dawn?” My question made my father stare at nowhere for a while. Father and I has been walking in front of our Kingdom when I thought of something. This land is where I was born but ever since I got into this world, I have notice I am only seeing certain faces again and again for the past years. There are other human like but they are werewolves. To be straight, we’re the only full humans I am witnessing. “That’s a great question, daughter…” he grab my wrist then motioned me to sit on a rock formation that shaped like a seat. Father guided me to sit before speaking. “The world holds many mysterious things, don’t you think?” My brows furrowed into a straight line, couldn’t actually understand what he meant by that. “And the thing is, Daciana…we aren’t the only humans.” My eyes widened and I almost fall on my seat if it weren’t for father who caught me immediately. He gave me a threatening look to stay still or he will puni
Everyone had dropped their weapons.I am catching my breath when they finally heard my voice. They all slowly lifted their heads until all of their eyes are watching me. My throat suddenly become parched and my insides were shivering with fright and anxiety but I shook the thought away. I inhaled before yelling again.“Are you all humans?!”I want to confirm it. I need to.Someone took a step forward. It’s a man. He’s bulky and muscular, looking like a leader of the group. He has a beard, bald, and wearing an armor. He’s wounded, hurt, but he wasn’t fazed by it. In fact, he can still stand no matter how many blood he shed.“Who are you to begin with?!” his low intimidating voice echoed. It sends chills all over my system. He’s holding a sword that’s pointing at me.I was about to open my mouth to answer his question when someone interrupted me.“Why are you here?! Are you from the up landers?!” a man who’s also huge took a step forward, punching his hand while holding an axe. Unlike
“Welcome to the city of impoverishment.”Stoic, the leader of the Eternal Skull, motioned his hand what’s in front of us when the gates opened. I took a step forward, couldn’t believe that I am witnessing how atrocious their situation is down here.Everyone…are almost dying.Malnutrition, starvation, and some were even mourning because they have lost a loved one recently. My lips trembled and my eyes were almost teary, but I tried to stop them from pouring.“This is horrible.”There were children who’s crawling on the ground, trying to look for something to eat. Their body…I can’t explain it but you can guess that they look like. There are houses but it’s made of dirt that they mold.I immediately turned around because I couldn’t take it. It’s heart breaking to see their situation. My dream was to meet other humans like myself but I didn’t ask for this. It’s like as if my dream was crushed in a snap.I can’t bear to see them wretched like this.“What happened?” I heard Adolf asked bes
“Enough!”Every one halt from their position and they automatically glance at our way in sync. At first I thought they were looking at me but then I remember I wasn’t the one who yelled.But it was Adolf.“You should be ashamed of yourselves!”Adolf took a step forward, hiding me behind his back. I want to take a step forward but Adolf must have sensed it because he grab my wrist then pinned me on my spot.Come on!“Can’t you see what’s happening? Your people are dying! We’re running out of time because of our lack of sources! Yet, the only thing you can do is to fight each other!”Everyone fell into silence as Adolf delivered his speech. I tried shaking his hands off but he didn’t let me.“You only have each other and instead of wiping out your own kind, learn how to unite to be strong!”I blink, watching Adolf before me stood with pride and honor. For a moment there, I was mesmerized while watching him. It’s rare to see him talking like this since he’s more into fighting.Even when