Dissidia Terra Novels & Stories

Because they were engrossed in their conversation with their companions, no one bothered to look at me, which is great because almost all the people in Camden always judge me whenever they see me. Jade smiled and waved her hand at me as soon as she noticed me. "Sierra! Strawberries have arrived!" Sierra, who had just placed the tray on the counter, abruptly stopped when Jade yelled at her. When Sierra turned in my direction, I was taken aback; I finally figured out what was new to her. Her hair, which was knotted in two braids, was now completely red with no black highlights, and she was dressed in her cream uniform dress with a red apron. Her black make-up and red nail polish had also gone.

Elena But just as I was about to push back, my burner rang. The noise sharp slicing through the silence of the night. This must be important! I snatched it up, pressing it to my ear. “Alpha.” I heard Trevor's sharp voice. “Valari is on the move.” Already! “I'll be there right now.” I said and then, the line went dead. I was up in an instant. “Where are you going?” I heard Crystal ask. I didn't respond, just walked away.. Nothing else mattered.

Maybe I should go and help him? Adrian’s eyes glint with determination as he circles around the beast, trying to find an opening. I watch in awe as he charges towards the hydra’s main head, his jaws open wide and ready to strike. But this time, the hydra knows what he is doing. It wraps its massive body around Adrian’s, squeezing him so tightly that I can hear the bones in his body snapping. I feel a lump form in my throat as I watch my friend struggle against the monster’s grip. But just when I think it’s all over, Adrian grits his teeth and unleashes a burst of lightning that sears through the hydra’s body. The creature screams in agony as it disintegrates into a cloud of ash.

I think they’re curious as to who is stronger too. “Akira and I already put you on your ass twice Mark. What makes you think you can beat Terra,” laughs mom. “Only one way to find out.” I shift as does uncle Mark. We circle each other, waiting to see who will make the first move. Terra snorts as she makes her eyes glow several colors to throw him off. I can tell he is frustrated and decides to charge me. I internally smile as I snake a vine on the ground and wrap it around his legs. He falls, hitting his chin on the ground.

My stomach tightened instantly. Terra paused again, looking away uneasily now as though she was trying to figure out how to continue without hurting me further. The suspense was unbearable. “Yeah,” I urged. “What about Isis?” Terra swallowed visibly before finally speaking. “You probably already know she's pretending to be Cassandra but that's not all.” Her expression darkened with something that looked disturbingly close to pity. “While her trying to get you punished for her death when she's very much alive should be bad enough, I found out something far worse.”

“Whatever bond existed—it’s gone. I feel it. I only want you. I need you, Seraphina. Please…” She let her fingers brush his. Then she leaned in, placing a gentle kiss on his temple. “You broke me,” she whispered. “But I still find myself… wanting to believe you.” His shoulders sagged with relief. She smiled softly. Perfect. Later, when he left, she wiped the trace of his touch off her skin like poison. Downstairs, she met with Marlyn and unrolled a map of the estate. “We’ll strike next during the quarterly Alpha Summit. He’ll present you as Luna. Selene won’t bear it.”

“This b*tch would do anything to climb up the ladder! Don Corleone, don’t believe her lies!” Don Corleone slowly straightened and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his fingertips. When he looked up again, only bone-deep authority remained on his face. “A tattoo?” He let out a cold laugh. His voice was quiet but heavy enough to suffocate the entire hall. “This is the ‘Iris Mark’, inherited only by the Corleone family’s direct bloodline. When emotions surge or body temperature rises, it appears red. No tattoo technique in the world can replicate it.”

Which meant everything Nathan and I had shared meant nothing at all. Bile burned my throat as Jade let out a coquettish little laugh at something Nathan said. The sound cut through me like shattered glass. Last night I had lain naked in his arms, utterly his, believing the rest of our lives would be that perfect. And now...now I was nothing. With terrible comprehension, I finally found my voice. "Nathan, what is this? Who is she?" Though I already knew the horrible truth. Jade turned her doe eyes toward me. "Oh, you must be Terra," she said gently. "I know this is very sudden. But Nathan and I are mates." She looked back at Nathan meaningfully. "Bonded by the goddess."

I questioned, hoping for a better news about what was happening in the Crimson. “They don’t know what it is. Herbs and medecines aren’t working. Wolfsbane treatments don’t touch it. It’s something new, Alpha Aarhea!” I gulped when I heard what he said. I shoved the chair back and stood, heart hammering. “We’re leaving, Ellias! Now. Get the car ready.” I ordered him. Ellias frowned, “ Alpha Aarhea, you’re in the middle of negotiations here. If you walk out...”