" Ahhhh.... I shouldn't have had to say this.. my little Roe Roe... but since I am your mother, I must... I cannot close my eyes to the truth... "Roe was sitting at her mother's chamber while Lin was with the Wolf King. " What is it? " She asked her mother, without looking up. She was holding her head between her two hands and pulling her hair out. She was trying to think about what she was missing. That's why she didn't go to attend the discussion with her father. " It's clear , isn't it? Why did your sister have to confide in your husband, instead of her own? "The Queen was slowly trying to push her agenda. It was her chance to get her daughter out of the mess. She knew very well what harm awaited all when she did what she was dirtying her hands with. " What are you trying to say? I am trying to figure something out as well. You are confusing me, instead of helping me out, like always. "Roe didn't take the poisonous hint her mother was trying to fees her, so the Queen had to d

The ocean waters were especially rogue that day. It was hard to say if it was because of the weather or because Akata was distressed. He always used to be with Ruby or Jade or Roe whenever his parents had to go somewhere. Never was he left all alone, by himself, at home. This time, it was very different. His mom and Ruby, were gone. Jade was going to assist in the voyage that the foxes and the wolves were going to embark on, along with her mer-witches. The wolf King was to lead the expedition himself, leaving only the Fox king behind to defend both the territories, if anything unexpected happened back home. " Take care of yourself and take good care of your grandfather. Alright my little warrior? Can I count on you to save the day? "Lin asked, sitting on his knee, looking his son at the eye and holding his shoulder, firm. The boy nodded vigorously. " Yes, father. I will kill anybody who tries to trespass on these lands... "" Whoa! Hold on! Where did you learn that my little

" Who was it? Who dared to disturb my peace? " The Great Serpent's eyes snapped open, blazing orbs of molten rage. The ground quaked beneath his colossal coils as he let out a thunderous roar that reverberated through the walls of the cave, shattering stones and splashing water all around. The Wolf Queen's eyes were ablaze with determination.She thought she had accomplished what she was working towards. She thought she had achieved her heart's desire.She came forward and bowed before the Great Serpent's majestic form. She raised her outstretched hand towards the form of the Great Serpent. Shadows danced across the ancient mausoleum.She shoved the shaman aside and then began to whisper incantation, her fingertips began to glow with a brilliant azure, and tendrils of raw power snaked towards the serpent's colossal form.It was a tribute. The way to let him know that it was indeed her doing and that she was vowing servitude. " It was me, oh! Great Serpent, your humble devotee. Welcome

It was a hard job, convincing Akata to go back to his room. The Fox king had to tuck him to bed, all by himself and he had to secretly promise him that he and Akata would go down the Ancient Well to look for his mother and uncle, together. His old hands patted his chubby cheeks with reassurance. After, he came to his own chamber, he asked everyone to leave, because he was feeling discomfort. " Shall I call the doctors my King? " " No, just leave. Let me be by myself for a little bit. Something is not right in my heart. "His put his sheathed sword down just beside him and sat on the bed with his hands behind his ears, trying to stretch, trying to listen, trying to soothe the unknown aching in his heart. Just then a brilliant flash of light filled the room and it reflected against the window glasses, that was already shinning because of the moon's ethereal glow. " Third son? What a present surprise? Come, sit here next to me. Could you not sleep tonight as well? "The Fox king ask

He had Akata standing in front of him. Little kids don't understand politics very well nor do they understand the changing dynamics of relationships along with that political shift . The Third Fox prince was still his uncle and his parents had emphasized well that he aught to be nice to his family. He had no idea he was facing a batant enemy. " Stand still! "The third prince commanded as he prepared to chop his little head off with his own hands. The mourns and sobs were increasing as more and more of the common Fox population began gathering. There was tsunami of murmur building but the first one who could break that dam of silence was still missing. The bodies of the protestors that the third prince killed, were still shivering and bleeding infront of them. " Put your head here you little bastard. "Commanded the one who wished to win over the population with fear for himself in their heart and little, innocent Akata obediently followed his order as everyone gasped. The third