Chapter 76
| RED'S POV |
We entered the training area, the anticipation thick in the air. The only sound was the steady rhythm of warrior footsteps, echoing the gravity of the moment. It was time for the Dark Lord to face the consequences of his actions. I had instructed Brian to hide Aunt May, knowing she couldn't be near him. I hoped she was safe wherever she was.
It was ironic how this all began with me entering college. Who could have imagined it would lead to me becoming a hybrid, having a wolf as a mate, and now attempting to kill someone? What a twist fate had thrown my way.
With a forceful push, I swung open the door and froze. The footsteps of the warriors halted simultaneously with mine. The Dark Lord sat smirking on what appeared to be a throne, his surroundings transformed into a grand palace. Did he seriously believe he could win?
"Ah, always punctual, I see," the Dark Lord sneered, rising from his throne and pacing around.
"Glad you made yourself welcome, but it's getting late. You should leave," I retorted, attempting a joke. An evil laugh echoed through the room. Nicholas had been right about the Dark Lord's minions being present. They stood like statues, their gaze fixed on me. But I was searching for Gwen and Nicholas.
"Where's Nicholas?" I spat out, earning an evil grin from the Dark Lord.
"Ah, your mate," he said, stepping closer. "You know, they say that one's weakness is their beloved. I never truly grasped the statement until now," he taunted, pointing upward and directing my attention. " Time to prove saying wrong, hybrid,"
I slowly lifted my gaze, and the others followed suit. My throat tightened as I whispered, "Nicholas." He hung unconscious, enveloped by a black, slimy creature reminiscent of the one that had caged me before.
"She has no choice," Gwen's voice cut through the tension. She entered the room, her face partially burnt, but the regret of not burning her entirely fueled my determination. "Now, do you, Hybrid?"
"She does," Xavier's voice thundered, interrupting the charged atmosphere. He stood at the entrance, his gaze filled with an intense hatred for his father, the Dark Lord, matching my own, if not exceeding it.
"Hmm, surprised you would even come," the Dark Lord sneered, showcasing his fangs. "I suppose I can always have more children through your mother."
"Don't you dare mention her!" Xavier shouted, his fist clenched as he moved toward the Dark Lord. I grabbed his arm, and he glanced at me, his anger subsiding.
The Dark Lord smirked, approaching Gwen. He placed his hand on her shoulder. "Kill them," he commanded, his gaze fixated on me. "All of them." And with that, he disappeared, leaving behind a trail of dark dust.
"With pleasure," Gwen grinned, her body transforming into a hideous wolf, scarred and menacing. It resembled the creature we encountered at the mall, but now it appeared even more terrifying. "You heard the man, kill them!" she growled, and the mindless creatures around her shifted into wolves, revealing their true nature as shape-shifters.
"Attack!" shouted one of the warriors from behind me, and in an instant, chaos ensued. The warriors transformed into wolves, engaging the shape-shifters in a brutal battle.
"Did we miss the party?" Jacob gasped, running towards us with a long gun in his hand. My heart swelled with joy as I saw the rest of our group-Avery, Ana, Dean, and Uncle-all standing behind me.
"What's this? A family gathering?" Gwen mocked, her voice now taking on a deeper, male tone.
I smirked, feeling a surge of determination. "Yes, my family."
"Let's have some fun, beautiful," Jacob winked at Gwen, and in that moment, the battle erupted in full force.
In a sudden burst of magic, Avery cast a powerful spell that pushed back some of the shape shifters, buying us a moment to catch our breath. "Red!" Xavier's urgent voice pierced through the commotion. "He's after my mom. Please, you have to save her!" he pleaded, his eyes filled with desperation as we dodged an attack from one of the creatures.
Uncle J joined the fight, firing his weapon at the oncoming enemies. Some of the shape shifters were injured, but others managed to survive. Just when things seemed dire, Ana unleashed her hidden powers. It was the first time I had witnessed her using her abilities, and I was amazed as she recited an incantation. Suddenly, two of the shape shifters turned on each other, tearing at each other's flesh until they lay lifeless on the ground.
" You welcome love," Ana blew me a kiss before rushing over to Dean, who was struggling to bring Nicholas down from the ceiling. I continued to fend off the remaining creatures, weaving spells to protect myself. That's when I saw Gwen, charging towards me with a look of pure rage on her hideous face.
" I am going to kill you!" She roared, her claws slashing through the air, aiming to strike me down.
But I was ready. " Not this Time," With a confident smirk, I conjured a spell and vanished from her sight, reappearing in another part of the training room which left Gwen lunging at thin air.
"You bit-" Gwen's monstrous body crashed to the ground, her form disintegrating into a pile of mangled limbs. "That's for trying to kill my niece," Uncle J grinned, aiming the gun at the place he shot, "We've got this. Find the Dark Lord and make your parents proud, because I already am."
Gratitude swelled within me, but before I could voice my thanks, Uncle J's attention shifted to a new group of shape-shifters entering the room. "Shit, I have to stop this," I muttered, feeling frustrated by all this. I decide to escape, leaving behind my newfound family and Nicholas's warriors in the hands of the shape-shifters.
As I prepared to leave the entrance, Avery suddenly appeared before me, her clothes stained with blood. "Avery..." I gasped, concerned about her injuries. " There's no time," she interrupted me, handing me a small wrapped cloth and instructed me to pour its contents on the ground, just like she had done in the library. "You'll find him," she said, bidding me farewell before vanishing from sight. I could hear her shouting in the distance, likely engaged in battle with another shapeshifter.
Without hesitation, I followed Avery's instructions and poured the contents of the cloth onto the ground. To my surprise, a swirling cloud of black dust formed, spinning like a miniature tornado. Within seconds, the dust transformed into a magnificent black bird, its feathers made entirely of the dark particles.
The bird let out a caw, as if beckoning me to follow, before taking flight in a specific direction. I wasted no time and followed its path, my footsteps echoing behind it. The bird led me to the outside cafeteria, where it suddenly dissolved into the ground, returning to its original form of black dust.
Curiosity piqued, I approached the spot where the bird had disappeared. As I peered closer, I noticed an eerie glow emanating from the ground. It was as if the dark dust had merged with the earth itself, forming an arrow sign leading to where the Dark Lord whereabouts.
"Let me go, you monster!" Xavier's mom's voice echoed through the air, filled with desperation and defiance. I knew I had to intervene.
I swung open the door and witnessed two wolf-like creatures, lycans as Uncle J would call them, dragging her into the depths of the forest. The Dark Lord stood beside her, a sinister presence.
"Hey!" I shouted, capturing everyone's attention. "The lady said to let her go." I walked toward them, my gaze fixed upon the Dark Lord. His expression twisted in displeasure, clearly annoyed by my presence. He stared at the two creatures, and suddenly, his golden eyes began to glow. In an instant, they released Xavier's mom and lunged toward me, driven by the Dark Lord's command.
"I've had enough," I whispered defiantly. Reacting swiftly, I evaded one creature's clawed attack with a nimble flip. As the other charged at me, I murmured an incantation under my breath. Opening my eyes, I snapped my fingers, summoning flames that engulfed the two creatures. They burned before me, reduced to nothing but ashes.
My concentration was interrupted by a sudden clap, drawing my gaze to the Dark Lord. He clapped his hands mockingly, encircling Xavier's mom with his gaze fixed on me. "Impressive," he sneered, his voice deepening. His fangs protruded menacingly as he prepared to sink them into her, seeking to gain more power.
"Not this time!" I declared, channeling fire through my palms and launching it towards him. Startled, he released his grip on Xavier's mom and vanished into thin air. "Behind you," a voice whispered in my ear, but before I could react, I was brutally scratched and thrown against the building wall.
"Urghh," I groaned, tasting the metallic tang of blood on my lips, clouding my senses. "I can't believe they didn't train you," he taunted, approaching me. I gazed at the moon, still partially hidden behind the lingering clouds.
Almost there.
"It's pitiful, you know," he mused, forcefully gripping my chin. The pain surged through me. "But I will savor witnessing your demise." He leaned closer, his words laced with cruelty.
"Ahh!" He yanked my hair, his sharp claws grazing my neck, threatening to tear it apart. "So, any last words?" he grinned, his claws digging into my skin.
I focused my gaze on the moon and realized the clouds had dispersed, its radiant reflection shining upon the Dark Lord, casting his shadow upon the ground. Finally.
"Only one," I replied, smirking. He raised an eyebrow, perplexed by my sudden change in demeanor. "Which is..." I paused, building suspense.
"Shadowseeker."
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