Mercedes was about to leave, but Alexa found the strength to stop her from walking away just yet. Mercedes stood with her back facing Isadora and Alexa. She was too ashamed to face Alexa." Mercedes, wait," Alexa said in a soft voice. She tried to sit up and Isadora helped her, still holding her body close for support.Mercedes heard her voice and felt like life had breathed into her again. Yet she didn't dare turn to look at her. She remained with her back turned. Alexa understood how she felt so she didn't force her to face her." Thanks to you, I am okay. I'm still alive. You don't have to feel sorry for me."Alexa's words, indeed, lessened the guilt she felt towards her, but they could not quell it. Nothing would ease her heart until she managed to put an end to the war and bloodshed. Still, for Alexa, she took a breath and forced a smile on her face before turning back to face Alexa. " I'm glad you are fine, Alexa. I can't express how sorry I am for what I have done to you. I tr
Mercedes clenched her fists while waiting for Alexa to wake up. For a moment, nothing happened. It was as if she was really dead. Mercedes clenched her fists even harder. What is it? What is going on? Was the blood not enough? Mercedes thought to herself. She was a second away from ripping her cut open once again so that she could release more blood for Alexa. She was willing to give all of her blood just to get Alexa back. She was stopped when Alexa's body jerked. Isadora gasped as Alexa's eyelids fluttered open and she took a shallow breath. " Oh my god! Alexa!" Isadora said, holding Alexa close. Her eyes became wet, watching Alexa open her eyes and look at her was the best thing that could have happened to her. It was a miracle. She never thought she would gaze into those eyes again. Her face crumpled with emotion. " You are finally back," she whispered in a strained voice as tears started falling out of her eyes. " I'm so happy that...you are alive," her voice shook with emotio
What Mercedes feared the most happened in the end. She was too weak to prevent it. She hurt someone she cared about dearly and it was all her fault. Time froze at that instant. The bond between Drakoen and Mercedes snapped like a thread and Mercedes felt herself being released from her restraints. She came back to her senses and reclaimed her body. There was no more in between. She was fully in control of herself and her emotions. Mercedes could now fully absorb the scene in front of her.The bloody scene before her made her gasp in shock and disbelief. She was soaked in Alexa's blood. She removed her claws from Alexa chest, and she got more of Alexa's blood splurted on her face and continued spilling out of her. With horror on her face, her heart thumping like a sledgehammer in her chest and she tried to stop Alexa's blood, but her hands were not enough to help. Hot tears slipped out her eyes, clouding her vision. She bit her lip trying to stop herself from fully giving in to her gui
The fight against darkness was underway and everyone was pushing forward, full throttle. Many allies had already arrived and joined the fight. Drakoen's dark mages were endless. Once they were taken out, other mages would emerge from the black smoke in the earth. It was impossible to permanently deal with them. Both sides faced losses and the battle was chaos of blood and corpses. The metallic stench was pungent in the air. Felix and his pack had arrived to join the fight. Amongst the destruction and death, Felix spotted Alexa and Mercedes fighting. It looked that Mercedes was viciously overpowering Alexa. He was distracted that he didn't see an attack from one of the dark mages. Luckily, Jake had his back and pushed him and himself out of the way. " Are you alright, Alpha?" Felix regained his composure and became alert to his surroundings. He was in a place that he couldn't get lost in his thoughts. Fighting for survival was more important if he didn't want to find himself dying be
Drakoen's vanguard arrived at Vaugnhnorths and in front of it all, was none other than Mercedes." Mercedes..."Alexa whispered, her voice cracking. Alexa couldn't believe her eyes. Without thinking, she tried to reach out to her, but Isadora pulled her back and shook her head. Alexa came back to her senses and composed herself. It was Mercedes, alright. There was no mistaking it. She stood tall and steady, without a falter. There was something different about her. Her eyes were dark and cold as she stared at the students, Isadora and Alexa. Her cold gaze sent a shiver down everyone's spine. Mercedes was standing in front of them, but she was not the Mercedes they knew." Can you see that?" Isadora asked Alexa without removing her gaze from Mercedes." Her eyes are completely lifeless. You can't see any warmth in them. Right now, that's not Mercedes. I am afraid that she is one with the enemies," she continued as her gaze swept through the army of cloaked mages behind her.Alexa was q
The reaction of the studentsof Vaugnhnorths was positive. All of them expressed a willingness to fight and protect their academy. Their spirits were fired up because of their headmistress's words. Like a rising storm, they chanted in unity. Isadora felt her heart swell with pride. The courage the students displayed was more than she ever expected. She never knew that her students, the girls she had been teaching for years, those innocent girls who knew nothing of war and violence, would have so much resolve and determination to fight.Watching them, Alexa felt her doubts and fears dispelled. No matter what happens, those girls would leave a very impactful mark on history. They tried to hide their fear well, but Alexa could see through them because when she saw them she could only see herself. Faced with something you have never gone through before, fear is an inevitable feeling. But they knew how to overcome that fear and come together as one. They chose to stand. Despite the tense a