Chapter 4: The Flashback

9 years ago

*BOOM*BOOM*...

Explosions resounded outside the pack house, screams of fear and agony were heard as some where killed in the process by 'vampires'.

"Mom...dad, why are we being attacked? Did we do something wrong?" the 12 year old Nehora asked her parents in fear. It happened all of the sudden, she was just having dinner with her dad and 3 month pregnant mother, they were laughing and enjoying themselves and then one of the warriors announced we are being attacked that night.

"No, honey we didn't do anything wrong so calm down for mommy, okay? Everything we be alright" her mother Lilia Marquis answered her in a motherly way and she started to comfort Nehora.

"Lilia, please take our daughter along with you to a safe location, NOW." Nehora's father, Canin Marquis said in a demanding tone, even though he sounded harsh, he just wanted to keep his family safe.

Lilia grasped Nehora's hand in hers and with an anxious expression questioned," What about you love? What if you get hurt or never return to us?"

He looked at her with unsure eyes," l am the Alpha of this Blue Moon pack and it is my duty to protect it so please Lilia go before it's too late. Don't worry, l will be with you two before you know it"

Before she could talk once again, he walked away along with the warrior who came to announce the attack. She looked at his leaving feature until he disappeared and she held her tears in order to not look weak in front of her daughter who was standing next to her.

"Come on Rosa, let's leave... your father will come find us once this is over. Okay?" she said those words with a warm, kind smile directed towards the scared Nehora who calmed a little while looking at her mom's reassuring smile.

They started running in a pace to the secret passage in the huge pack house which was located underground leading outside the pack grounds. It was built for emergencies, just like this one that was happening.

After minutes, they finally made it to the door leading to the passage, the bunker. Lilia inputted quickly the pin on the door security device to allow access to the door, opening the door.

The sound was heard meaning the door was unlocked, so Lilia opened the door quickly, allowing Nehora to go first while she followed afterwards while closing the door behind her,

The lights were lit up if it sensed people and with Nehora, they continued to run in the never ending pathway. After long minutes of running in the pathway, they saw a door leading to outside.

Nehora simply opened the door as this door didn't need a pin or security. When she opened the door, they saw the vast forest and started to walk in fast pace now as Nehora's mother was tired with all the running.

"Mom, let's rest for now. You seem tired." Nehora said as she came to a stop.

"No, Rosa we have to continue as it is dangerous to stay here. We are not that far from the pack yet." Lilia said as she also came to a stop and was breathing heavily.

"No Mom! It is not good for the baby, my brother. Don't forget you are pregnant." she said in anger at the same time in worry,

Lilia looked at Nehora for a while and at the light that was coming from the flames, raging from the pack. After a while, she sighed," Fine, but just for a few minutes and we will continue."

Nehora was happy and nodded. They rested near the tree," Mom, do you think dad is fine?"

"Yes, l think so, but he is alive for all l know." she said with a smile which was in contrast with her eyes while staring at the starry night.

Nehora looked at her mother who was staring in the sky and she also stared at the beautiful night full of stars." Wow!"

Nehora's mother laughed looking at her daughter's amazed expression," Isn't it beautiful?"

"Well yeah, it is..." she answered in a trace. They continued to stare at the night sky together having the moment together.

After that, Lilia got up and stretched her body," Let's continue Rosa. Now l am well rested."

"Hmmm...okay mom if so, let's go." Nehora got up as well.

"Aww~~can l come as well?"

Lilia and Nehora were both left frozen, shocked on who just said that and they looked in the direction where the voice was heard.

The figure came into view in the direction where the pack is. It was a young handsome man who seem to be in his early twenties and had a smile plastered on his face, with crimson red eyes.

"A vampire? Why are vampires attacking our pack?" my mother said in a commanding tone with fierce eyes.

"Oh!, is that what these creatures are called?" he said as if he just realized it now and speaks as if he doesn't know what he is. Lilia seemed confused for a moment and regained her posture again.

"Don't try to avoid my ques-...AHHHH!" Nehora's mother fell on her knees, placing her hand where her heart was with a painful expression. 

"MOM!" Nehora came behind her while she falling on her knees as well, trying to help her mother somehow but she couldn't because there was no way to help.

"No! No! Nooo..." Lilia shouted out loud and started crying with her hands covering her teary eyes.

"Mom, what's wrong! Please tell me..."

"Yo...your father...he..."

"What happened to dad? Is he okay? Mom, please answer!"

"He's gone..."

Nehora froze, shocked on what she just heard. She stayed in that condition for a while.' No, dad promised he will be back for us so why? He can't be killed by vampires.' Nehora thought.

"Awww~ how sad and emotional. Makes me to wanna cry but that for another time. Since that annoying dog is dead, it is time for you two to die." the mysterious man said in a sarcastic way while pretending to sad but they knew he was saying the opposite in terms of the Alpha's death and it made Nehora furious.

"You dare mock my dad in such a manner! We never did anything for you to even think about attacking us, so TELL ME WHY!" Nehora shouted out loud in anger and frustration. She put every emotion in those words, she just wanted answers.

His eyes widen in surprise, he was taken aback. He didn't she will even talk in such a manner. Nehora's mom who was beside her looked at her daughter in surprise also, when she saw her, she never thought her daughter, her once happy and innocent will have that look in her eyes... an intent to kill.

"Very well then l will tell you..." he said in a calm, cold manner contrast to his playful one from before." The reason is you, child...of who you are."

Nehora looked confused," Of who l am?"

"Don't seem confused, can't you see, golden eyes, silver hair...doesn't that hit a bell." he said in a mysterious way, not going straight to the point of all this.

"That do-" before Nehora could question further, her mother interfered." Are you implying you are here for her but you are not the Miskyra. Why are vampires still involved?" she said while looking at him with eyes that didn't show emotion.

"Oh! well actually l am not a vampire...let me show you." out of no way his skin started to peel of and turned into a horrifying creature, his skin was grey scratched, black pitch eyes and long claws.

After his transformation, Lilia stood up as well as Nehora and Lilia took a fighting stance." Nehora RUN NOW! Run as far as you can! They came for you and l don't how they found you but you have to go." in a panicked voice Lilia shouted.

"SiNcE yOu KnOw, TiMe tO dIe!" he said in a hoarse voice.

After saying those words, he ran towards Nehora in a flash aiming for her while extending his long claws." NO!" Lilia shouted out loud before running in front of Nehora using her super speed. It happened in a blur.

Before they knew it, her mother coughed out blood." Mom..." she whispered.

Lilia had a claw that went through her heart and out her body from behind and Nehora behind her saw that." Rosa, my child run and survive before it's too late. Please pro...promise me you will survive and help those around you. Ta...take care of yourself." Lilia said in a barely whisper.

The creature withdrew his claw hand and Lilia fell to the ground and went limp." DaMn It, tHis stUpId b*tCh." he said in frustration forgetting about Nehora. Nehora in return backed away while looking at her mother's dead corpse in disbelief.

While she continued to back away from him further and he continued to curse her mother for getting in his way, in a unknown language.

A crack was heard under Nehora's feet as she stepped on dead leaves and he stopped talking and looked at her. She looked at him as well.

In her consciousness she heard, 'Run!' and she did so. The Miskyra just laughed at her trying to run from him so he started to walk slowly, toying with her.

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.To be continued...

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