Alpha's Nala

Legaxy

The Red Moonball is like any other mating ball in this world.

Yes, it happens once a year, every year. And yes, it has the same goal of assisting mythical creatures in finding their other halves.

The usual setting…

Though, the difference with this particular ball is its concept, in which other species are not allowed to join.

It is tradition for events like this to involve other people, particularly different kinds of existences, in order to have a higher chance of pairing.

However, the mixed-race, knowing how unpredictable they are, choose to ignore the belief and decided to keep it for themselves.

Not to be selfish or strict now, but to be SAFE — For others' sake, to be precise...

Not to mention, they are a PROUD race. They make sure their generations consist only of PURE breeds.

No hybrids, or so they believed.

So when Axel questioned the attendance part — indicating that the ball should be a Vampire and Witch party ONLY,

Then connecting it to what Seth mentioned earlier about the rogue vampires and black witches' hunting season,

And me realizing that it should be HUMANS that needed to be hunted,

My eyes widened like saucers.

It can't be...

But why?

The palace knew how tempting the mortal race is. That's why they figured it would be smart enough to ban them to the ball.

And for what?

Since prey is prey. Surely, inviting one to the occasion could cause an uproar, or worse, a war — and wars are not really a good thing right now.

Then, all of a sudden, I recalled Cayden's words, reminding me of how real and possible my assumption was.

So Humans, my race, THEY will be attending the Red Moonball…

My breath hitched at the thought.

I was about to speak my mind out when Howard beat me to it, explaining, “Axel has a point. Those ‘pests’, even if impulsive, are not that stupid to go to a battlefield knowing there is no conflict.”

“True, they are careful and strategic beings.” Dad nodded his head, “But they wanted to HUNT, at the Red Moonball? They do realize the place will be filled by us once they get there, right?”

“Love, it's hunting season.” Mum, turning to her right to face Dad, reminded gently. “Surely, the ‘pests’ will not mind if their hunting ground was packed or not. They only wished to feed and cause mayhem... That's all they seek.”

Dad growled after hearing that.

“But it's a foolish move, Love. A wasted effort. They know every time they strike, they will lose. Yet, they keep on going. Like dying was some kind of a game for them.” He paused and stared at Mum, “They were once our brothers and sisters… it's just annoying that instead of giving us a chance to cure them, they taunt us back. Insult us, in a manner of choosing death over family.” He ended, pinching the bridge of his nose.

Mum let out a quiet sigh.

“That's their fault and not ours, Jacob.” She placed her hand on Dad's chest, “Don't think too much about it. Okay?”

Dad only nodded while stroking Mum's hand on his chest. Then, the two started ogling at each other.

Howard had to clear his throat, twice, to break our parents' moment.

Thankfully, the two didn't mind and went back to eating.

The rest of us followed.

“I just can't believe we don't have any leads as to why they wanted to ambush at the ball.” Howard started after a long pause, “There's nothing there to pique their interest,” he added and took a bite of his roasted chicken.

“I think — ” was all that I could say before Axel interrupted me.

And I'm like, seriously?

I frowned.

“Which takes me back to my point.” Axel snapped, sounding furious now.

sweet guy, and never have I seen this side of him, Axel looks very dangerous when

self; always be on

survival, then it's not us who's being chased here. It's somebody else, and that, right

to

to come to the ball? On that specific day? What do you guys think draws them to HUNT at the event?” He queried, sounding almost intrigued and worried at

silent then; all must

me, agreeing that my assumption stays an assumption, I lowered my eyes to our marble table and took a sudden interest

of eating my salad,

notice regarding a new race joining the ball.” He announced, killing

while Axel

snapped her attention at Dad, almost

Seth?

remained quiet. Too

didn't even remember his presence if it weren't

Howard immediately inquired after drinking the

that's the new race.” Seth finally uttered, and when I shifted my gaze to look at him, he was already looking at

myself go stiff then

but because of his statement; he just unintentionally confirmed to me that HUMANS ARE ATTENDING THE

Shit!

I already had an idea about this, I trembled in my seat. While everybody else, who was not expecting

Howard and

quite amused, raised his perfect

will be attending the ball this year, well

“But, ” Howard started.

finished the

Trial,” Seth replied, earning confused faces from us — and I mean, ALL

Dad — who I believe just got out of his shock — finally

sweetheart?” Mum asked while sitting up straight

one, he shot

their seat and seeing that we are all situated, Seth

Hue Kingdom encountered a problem. This problem

this, and being determined on saving the bloodline, the Hue Kingdom step in to work. It took them half a year to find the right ways to resolve the conflict.

solutions they have come up with and used, our species started to successfully thrive once more. It was small in

time after the war, and

do you mean worse?” Howard

match count dropped.” Seth bluntly responds, frowning at him — Big brother hates disruptions when he's talking, “Before, we can reach

same procedure and solution used three years ago. We don't know why but we assume that the case is related to the recognition

their existence but it does reduce the chances of finding a pair. Hybrids tend to block the scent of the pure breeds, making the

the elders spoke about how our figures decreased this past nine months... We are at our lowest, two percent to be exact. That's almost two childbirths every four years.” He explained,

probably endangered, brother?” Axel straightforwardly asked,

yet but we're slowly getting there. Yet, we do have a plan.” Seth turned his attention to me, “Do you

through my confusion, “you promised to tell me the reason

Seth only nodded.

look perplexed as to what we are talking about.

quickly fired questions at Seth — mostly inquiries as to why I

I just wanted this to be

as he chuckles. “One topic at a time, please. And before you ask another question, made sure I had already

but nodded

with my reaction, Seth proceeded with his

my answers

to the table and then he relaxes there, “That's how the ‘Human Trial’ was

saying was falling into deaf ears now because my mind went

confirmation about Human attendees, Red Moonball, mixed-race breeds, Cayden's words, and the new process they call Human Trial swirled inside my

processing all their

of a finger,

I gasped.

part of your breeding process, aren't you?” I asked Seth, sounding more

quick thinking or my tone. And then, recovering from his astonishment,

humans to join the ball, to increase the chances

was all

quick, Boo. I thought I need to explain that further.” Seth

I could only shrug.

hurt your feelings brother, but isn't it all too dangerous?” Howard protested, “I mean, hello, humans are PREY and we are

that, I didn't think

respond when Mum

and I caught a glimpse of her smiling