“I don’t understand…”I shook my head, falling back on the ground while staring out of nowhere. I placed a hand on my forehead, gently caressing them because my mind couldn’t process his words.I defeated them all? But, how? That’s impossible. I know that I have trained myself for the past years, building my stamina and pushing my body to its limit but if that is the case, why couldn’t I remember anything?I groaned when my head throbbed painfully when I tried remembering what happened earlier. I could picture something. There are silhouettes but it’s painful to try and see what they look like.“Don’t force yourself, Daciana.”I opened my eyes then glance at Adolf beside me who’s eyes are penetrating right through my soul. They hold a mysterious look that can make everyone question everything.And I am one of those everyone.I glance away, keeping a distance from him when I notice how close we are with each other. I heard him let out a sigh but didn’t said anything. I look around the
I drop on the ground beside him when I am done patching his wounds. I sighed in relief because it wasn’t that serious. He’s still breathing and can probably move by the next two or three days.I shivered when I felt the breeze coming from the wind fondled my skin. It’s still night and the clear dark sky indicates that the sun won’t be coming out anytime soon. I probably need to take a rest.Earlier while cleaning Adolf’s wounds, I removed some piece of my clothe because I have to put pressure and stop the blood from overflowing. I don’t exactly know what Lowell did to him but he’s badly injured that he has to take a rest here before we continue our journey.And I know why he keeps on asking me if I am ready to face the enemies. Because if both of us are in danger, then, none of us can not save the kingdom.We have to get stronger and train ourselves more. Our capability right now is not enough to defeat an entire army.I tremble again because of the night wind. Since we’re staying ins
“We’ll continue our journey tomorrow morning. Your wounds are slowly healing.”After inspecting his situation, I stood up and was about to walk away to gather some sticks for our bonfire later at night when he spoke. What he said made me stop from walking further.“I’m sorry for being weak and pathetic.”I glanced at him from my shoulder. Adolf caressed his clenched jaw while looking from afar. We’re still inside the cave. It’s afternoon but we have to prepare ourselves when the night came that’s why I have to go out and gather some woods. It’s still unsafe to be here inside the cave. That’s why we have to move to our main goal once he’s okay.“I got defeated pitiably by Lowell.” he balled his hand, his knuckles turning white from the pressure.“No wonder my own pack loathes me when I was young.”He wasn’t like this earlier when we woke up. He’s upbeat, as if he’s thankful for something. However, right after checking his condition his atmosphere become gloomy all of a sudden. His
It’s raining.Just when I was in the middle of my peaceful sleep a thunder blasted the whole sky and it was followed by a rain. I am glad it rain since the land is dry. However, in our situation it’s not the best time.It’s cold and it’s making my whole body shiver. I hug myself and just focus myself in sleeping when the thunder growled again, deafening me.I can’t sleep with this.The wind blew harshly in my position, causing my whole body to tremble. It feels like as if I am living in an ice world. My lips is also unsteady. At this point I want to burn myself with fire. I want this nightmare to end already but even if I tried enough to sleep, it was no use. The rumbling of the nature is dominating and it might take a while before it stops.“Daciana…”My eyes automatically open when I heard a distinct voice coming from behind me. I was about to turn around when a powerful arm was wrap around my body, caging me.My whole body stops from shivering but my heart didn’t. I gulp then slo
The sun is set. The birds are chirping. The brilliance coming from the sunlight is illuminating against my face, waking me up.I open my eyelids, and was instantly blinded by the light. I groan, placing the back of my hand on my face so I could see clearly.The rain had already stop.I slowly sat up, caressing my head when I felt something is missing. I slowly look down and notice my clothes are gone. My eyes widened and that’s when I remember what happened earlier.“Adolf! Ahh!” I quickly shook my head and place a hand on my forehead, massaging it slightly when it throbbed painfully.“Oh no…this is not happening.”“Daciana…”I flinched when someone mumbled beside me. His low yet alluring voice penetrated right through my soul. I gulp when I slowly look at his eyes that’s still sleepy. His hair were bedraggled, making him more bewitching than he is.I look away then stood up. I don’t mind if he’s seeing me naked or what since something already happened between us.“This is wrong, Ado
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