Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle Novels & Stories

"Proof that you're one of us." I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "What kind of proof?" Thane nodded, and one of the other wolves stepped forward, holding a small, leather-bound book. "This is the Lunar Pack's chronicle," Thane explained. "It contains the history of our pack, including the names of all our members." The wolf opened the book, revealing yellowed pages filled with handwritten text. Thane pointed to a specific entry, and I felt my heart skip a beat as I read the words:

It sucks. 4: Hiro - Demons and Shin

Rounded it. “Talking you through the sequence,” Niko said. “First I bring Acheron stubs online. You’ll feel… nothing, probably. It’s like putting on a jacket you haven’t worn in a while. Then, we extend the handshake. You’ll see the scaffolding before we hit the live core. Don’t grab anything yet. Just look.” “Copy,” I said. He squeezed my forearm. “Stay you,” he murmured. “Stay annoying,” Mila added because she refused to let a moment go unpunctured.

Within an entirely different plane lay a force. A force lying in slumber for nothing in this present era feels worth its attention, for it misses the days when it was bathed in the blood of both its comrades and enemies. Now eons have passed, and time, from which it has long since unshackled itself, has no effect on its bones, but that may now seem more of a curse than a blessing, for its very mind craves something! Anything! Except peace. For that's all it sees in this era, so it took the best option... to go into an eternal rest, at least until something else that jogs its old bones comes along.

she said, finding my confused gaze again. "Aaron? But their nests are impossible to find. Not unless... light have mercy," I said, feeling like I'd been punched in the chest. "We're gonna go," Lills mumbled, getting to her feet. I nodded, too lost for words to find the one's that would make her stay. Scorchers were dangerous, a militia that stood outside the rules and laws the rest of us lived by. They were those who'd committed their lives to the destruction of every non human creature beyond the borders of the Diarna, the furthest mining town in the south. They married their work and bred for numbers. They were smart, strong and loyal to a fault and would rather see our entire world blaze

When it spoke, its voice carried the weight of eons. "Selene of the Eclipse Covenant," it announced formally. "I am Chronicle, Keeper of Supernatural Records. We have come to evaluate what you have created here." "Evaluate for what purpose?" I asked, stepping forward to meet them at the base of the temple steps. "To determine whether your confederation represents evolution or dangerous deviation from established supernatural law." Chronicle's crystalline features shifted to reflect moments from what I recognized as Eclipse Covenant history some showing cooperation and healing, others revealing the forced unity that had led to their destruction.

"You're dreaming. We're still mates. Even if you go to the alliance to dissolve our bond, I'll never sign it off!" Amy gasped dramatically. "By the Goddess! How can a Luna betray her mate like this? Aren't you afraid of being judged by the entire werewolf community?" That only boosted Johnny's confidence. He scoffed and looked down at me. "Carla, I never thought you'd go so far just for my attention. You even broke our bond while the contract is still valid! I'm really disappointed in you. I think Amy should take over as Luna for now. You'd better spend the next few days reflecting on what you have done."

The shrine grove was a battlefield under the moonlit sky, gunfire punctuating the night like thunder. Amara's heart stopped as the woman emerged from the shadows—Nkechi, or what looked like her, her face lined with years but her eyes the same warm brown Amara remembered from childhood dreams. The virus upload bar crept to 60%, the console humming with energy, but Ngozi—the clone—froze, her gun wavering between Amara and the newcomer.

As the sun began to set, casting a warm golden hue over campus, Charlie, Maya, Ethan, and Liam gathered in their secret hiding place, the old abandoned hedge garden behind the science building. The air was thick with anticipation; they had been waiting for this moment for weeks. The four friends had been diligently gathering information about the plot against the werewolf king, and now they were ready to share their findings with Jessica.