Novel & Cerita Our Ball Begins At Moonrise

His eyes were bloodshot and crunchy from the lack of sleep. He sat up slowly, rubbing his eyes. He stretched and yawned extremely loudly. When he got up, he touched his toes and tried to get his muscles warmed up. Today wasn’t just any football game, after all. It was the traditional football game that celebrated the day his ancestors “expelled the vampires” from his town. Frankly, Liam thought it was a bunch of baloney, but apparently it was a big deal to the council of the town. That’s why, every year, they hosted the homecoming game with vampire decor and more. The cheerleaders of the high school team he was on were all wearing fake blood and vampire teeth, the same as they did every year

“Those hot guys at the festival are going to lose their minds when they see you, especially with that heat going on." Myra froze. “Heat?” Bria blinked. “Of course! Don’t you know tonight marks the beginning of the full moon? It lasts for three days. That’s why the main Lunar Ball is held on the second night. Tonight is for the pre-activities, wild parties, dancing, and hookups. Tomorrow is the grand ball, and there’ll be post-celebrations after. But don’t worry! You haven’t found your mate yet, so you should be fine. The heat won’t hit you as hard.” The reminder of Aiden made Myra’s stomach twist. If she went out tonight, she might run into him again. “Um… I’m sorry, Bria. I can’t go.”

They usher us into the hall and we are shown our seats up front, as soon as we settle in, Brandon rises, adjusting his tux. The crowd instantly grows silent. “Good evening, everyone,” he starts. “Welcome to the Onyx Moon Ball. Tonight, under the full moon, our sixteen-year-olds will find their mates and celebrate their love, unity, and new beginnings. Let this ball stand as a reminder of who we are and what we stand for one love, one pack, and one family.”

It was going to be a battle. The whistle blew, sharp and commanding, and the game began. Crescent came out fast. Within the first five minutes, they were already pressing hard into Mooncrest’s half. I held my breath as Crescent’s captain weaved through two defenders, lifting his stick for a quick shot. But Mooncrest’s goalkeeper dove low, blocking it with a powerful save that sent the ball ricocheting away. The stadium roared. “Lara, are they going to win?” Camille asked softly.

“We would like to officially welcome the Ravens and the refugee wolves to Northsprings.” I rolled my eyes so hard it nearly reached the back of my skull. A few polite claps followed. “We are honored to host you ahead of the quarter finals. And we would like to set some ground rules and regulations so that you have a wonderful stay.” He continued outlining camp rules. Curfew times. Restricted areas. Safety guidelines. “And as many of you know,” he said, “the full moon will rise in just a few days. The night before the game.” Excited murmurs rippled through the Northsprings wolves.

“Let’s get started.” She glanced at me then to Sarah before taking a spot on our side. Duke smirked from the other side as Henry tossed the ball up. “The goal is to keep the ball from hitting the ground,” David said. “Watch out for a spike.” I nodded, trying to pick up on how to play as the game started. Henry sent the ball flying over the top of the net. Sarah sent it back. The new girl leaped up and slammed it down, but David dove forward and sent it drifting back over the net at the last minute.

Now, more than ever, I needed it. Not too far from where everyone stood, further on, you could see a beautiful sight off the cliff we were standing on. Being Summer, the moon had already begun to rise and show itself whilst the sky was still light, but traditionally, the fight would not begin until the night sky was entirely dark and the moon was glowing, as if the Moon Goddess herself was watching us. It was almost time; the stars had begun to light up the sky, as well as the soft radiance of the moon, which reflected beautifully on the ocean, shimmering like diamonds.

When the person before me took his turn, I felt faint, but managed to keep to my feet. Finally, it was my turn. As I approached the large, gray, moon-shaped floating ball, my hands shook. The clouds around the ball parted for me. The girls behind me squealed as I reached for the ball, my breathing erratic. I closed my eyes and laid my hand on it. Murmurs and gasps arose, forcing me to open my eyes. An image of the alpha’s son shone on the ball. I jerked my hand away as if I’d touched someone with a plague.

Come to me pup, find me... It's time for the blue moon... I've been waiting for too long... """'"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""'''' Not again...! Skylar speculated she regain consciousness, slowly sitting upright on her bed. She brought her knees up to her chest, she turned her head to the side, staring out the window, saw the moonlight shimmering through her window.

I said, a warm certainty in my chest, “it really is.” *** It’s more than a blast. It’s a death sentence. I stepped onto the field I’d walked a lot of times before, but today it was transformed. Massive screens had been mounted along the canopies to broadcast every brutal second, and sleek cameras hovered around on drones. The stands were already packed, the chatter and cheers rolling like thunder across the grounds. Our first event was rogue ball. The rules were simple but twisted: Kick the ball into the opponent’s goal for one point.