Danmachi Astraea Novels & Stories

The girl sat right in front of him tucking her hair behind her ear. “My name is Astray Hana. I serve as the head sister of this orphanage under the protection of the Temple of the Twin moons.” She glances at him again. "Astaroth, High Glaive lord of the Iron blood lotus at your service Lady Astray." Astaroth smiled. Astaroth’s Red horns gleaned with the sunlight despite his crimson eyes reflecting like that of a diamond. The two conversed for hours on end as if time was nothing more than an illusion for them they could only see each other and nothing more.

I should have told Kyros to turn on the air conditioning in my room. After taking a bath, I was about to go back to my room, but to my surprise, I bumped into Astraea, who looked like she had gotten back from someplace. "Ea? You're back?" Astraea blushed as she couldn't look me in the eye. I didn't ask her anything because I didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable. Dusty might have helped her with her problem if she did have one. "I'm sorry, I'll rest for now." I excused myself, and Ea didn't stop me either.

I picked up a shard and pressed it to my skin, carving into my flesh. In this kingdom, even without a disowning deed, a child who cut their own bones and flesh may sever ties with their parents. Blood pooled around me, and the room spun as darkness crept in. Through the haze, a voice filled with pity echoed in my ears. "Congratulations, Elara the Astral Maiden. You have severed all mortal ties. Your astral power will now be fully restored. Prepare to return to the Astral Sanctuary." Outside, an alarmed voice shouted, "Has Elara admitted her mistakes yet? What's that smell of blood?"

"Alpha, your Luna can heal herself. I can only stabilize and make sure she's doing well, but unlike the other attack that was caused by a rogue, you're an Alpha; you have more dominance over her, and her immune system is" . I hissed, clutching his collar, "I don't fucking care how you make sure she gets better." Axel and Clause try to pull me off while the doctor stares at me in horror, giving me a curt nod. "Do I make myself clear?" I question my tune venomous. "Yes Alpha" I pushed him off, wiggling off the hold Axel and Clause had on me before walking my way out of the air, feeling uncomfortably choked. I bumped into Damien outside, his stare dripping with piety, one that he knew how much

Her thick fur, a seamless blend of obsidian and smokey grey, shifted with each graceful movement, as if the night itself draped around her. But it was her eyes that held the true enchantment—twin amethysts glowing with an inner fire, deep pools of wisdom and untamed spirit. They gleamed like fragments of a twilight sky, holding secrets whispered only to the wind. Ah, I never knew that she could turn me into a poet, but I guessed that was what true love made you do. As a Gamma, Esther was the perfect balance between strength and strategy; a silent storm capable of turning into a tempest in an instant. Her flexible yet powerful frame moved with effortless precision, each step a dance of calcul

But still… I’m the one left standing when the dust settled. And she’s the one who vanished. I hug my knees tighter, curling myself. Like I can unfeel this weight crawling under my skin. I wanted to be happy. I wanted this. So why do I feel like the villain in her story? Just then, a voice snapped me out of my thoughts. "Hi, I'm Aria, the Alpha's sister. You must be Elena." I blinked, stunned. For a moment, I thought I hadn’t heard her correctly.

“You never truly severed it. He rejected you, but the Moon didn’t accept it.” Dax’s voice cut like steel. “Aria. Now.” I shoved Kieran into the tunnel and dropped after him, sliding on wet stone. The seam above us slammed shut with a final thud—sealing out Rowan’s voice, sealing out the tracker’s roar. For three heartbeats, there was only darkness and my own breathing. Then, from deeper in the tunnel, another voice spoke—female, amused, dangerously calm. “Welcome,” it said. “We’ve been waiting for the ashbound to fall into our hands.”

Laughter rang out from the cultists. “You do not understand,” the woman said. “This bond you cling to—it was forged in rebellion. It limits you. The Seraphim offer freedom.” Kaelen stepped forward. “You’re raising a monster.” “No,” she said. “I am the monster.” Then she lifted her hands—and the shadows came alive. Wraiths burst from the walls, screeching as they descended upon the strike team. Aria spun, slashing through one with her moonsteel blade. Varek fought back-to-back with her, each strike precise, devastating. Kaelen conjured flame from his gauntlets, lighting the chamber like a furnace.

_Selene's POV_ Since I was a child, I always got everything I wanted. For years, I had lived with one certainty. No matter what happened, I would become Luna one day. Everyone in Silver Moon Pack knew it. I was beautiful, strong, respected and the daughter of an Alpha. Everything had always pointed toward the same future. Then Aria had been named Kael's mate. Even now, remembering that moment made something ugly twist inside my chest. I had spent years imagining my future beside him. Then suddenly my pathetic younger sister had nearly taken everything from me.

I don't think I have ever seen anything quite as beautiful. The professor clears her throat as she scans the room. Her gaze falling on mine just along enough to make my skin crawl. Something flashing in her eyes that I don't quite recognize as she continues to scan the room. Weird. "I am Professor Cecillia Starling. This is my bonded, Aries," she says as she gestures to the moon serpent who has now taken place alongside where she stands. She continues, "Yes, I possess gifts granted to me by Aries. No, I will not be telling you my gifts. My job is to simply teach you everything you need to know about the bonds."