1 Caragua Island

Island of Caragua is a remote island located in between the northern region and the Central Region. The world is divided into 5 regions: The Southern Region – Central Region – Eastern Region – Western Region – and the Northern Region.

Every region of the world is ruled upon by stronger race.

In Southern Region, Werewolf race rules all over the southern part of the world.

In Central Region, Human race rules all over the central part of the world.

In Eastern Region, Dragon race rules all over the eastern part of the world.

In Western Region, the most magical region among the regions in the world, is ruled by a united council of supernatural beings. The united council consist of leaders of giants, elves, dwarves, fairies and sirens.

While in Northern Region, Vampire Race rules all over the north. The Vampire race constantly at war footing with the Human Race.

Alliyah lives in a remote island called Caragua which is located in between two warring regions.

People living in the Caragua Island lives through the rich natural resources of their island which has varieties of fruits and vegetation field. The island even has its own large fishing port which showcases the richness of fish resources around the island.

Residences of the Caragua Island treated the island as the paradise island which they did not have to leave the island because their island is already filled with abundant resources for them to supply with.

The former chief of the island was Alliyah's parents. They died during a trip to the Central Region. Her parents were supposedly to visit the Royal Palace in the Central Region to register their island under the Central Region's protection and reign.

Though, weeks after their voyage, it was found out that the ship of the former chief had a shipwreck along with his wife, leaving Alliyah as an orphan at the age of 3. Only few members survived the shipwreck who were able to inform others about the tragedy that happened.

After 18 years since the ill-fated tragedy of Alliyah's parents, Alliyah has become a refined lady who is loved by children and by her townsfolk. She helped in managing the orphanage of their island.

Alliyah is known as the most intelligent and most-loving woman in the island who is adored by everyone and fantasized by bachelor men in the Caragua Island. She reads a lot of navigation and geography books that makes her an adept in the knowledge of navigation. Her biggest dream is to travel to the Central Region and visit the Royal Palace.

There are world newspaper that being brought by visiting foreign human traders to their island which allows them to know what is going on currently in the world.

"Allie-! Have you read the latest world news?" Sharmaine informs Alliyah.

Sharmaine is the best friend of Alliyah whom she grew up with. She is a black-haired woman who has tanned slender body.

Orphan children were all playing along and wrestling all over Alliyah.

The red haired Alliyah reminded the children about the time, "TIMES UP! BREAK TIME!"

"Awww!!" All the kids whined and complained because they wanted to play more with Alliyah.

"Do not worry! We will play again. Me and your teacher Sharmaine have to talk something very important."

"You mean grown up talk?" one of the kids asked Alliyah.

"Yes! It is a grown up talk, so be good little angels and read your stories for tomorrow's storytelling. Whoever finishes most stories, I will choose his or her personal choice to read for tomorrow. How about that?"

As soon as Alliyah told the kids about her proposition, all the kids ran to get their own chosen storybooks to read.

"You are just too good with the kids Allie! How do you do it?" Sharmaine asked her best friend.

"Hey! It is not easy, let's just say I have my own magic with them." Alliyah smiled at Sharmaine

The whole afternoon was spent in meeting with the elders of the island and their chief. Alliyah witnessed the whole general meeting which concerns about the newly declared war of the King of the Vampires towards the King of the Human Kingdom.

Everyone was concerned with the safety of the island so everyone agreed that effectively tomorrow the chief will travel to the Royal Palace in Central Kingdom to seek assistance from the King himself so that everyone would be protected.

Everyone agreed with what was discussed including Alliyah who was feeling worried about the newly declared war between the vampires and the humans.

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The wind of the night became cold and ominous for Alliyah. She was sitting by the balcony of the orphanage while sipping her hot tea with her best friend Sharmaine and a young girl named Areej was sleeping on her lap.

"Hey! What are you staring outside?" Sharmaine asked Alliyah in curiosity.

"I could not shake off this feeling that there is something very weird... I just can't figure it out... there's something around us that makes it unsettling..." Alliyah replied to her best friend.

Right after the moment Alliyah placed the hot teacup on the table in front of her, she woke up Areej so they could go upstairs with the other children. When Alliyah stood up while holding Sharmaine's hands, a pale strange man appeared just right behind Sharmaine.

"Sharmaine behind you!" Alliyah warned her best friend.

Sharmaine looked behind her and it was a vampire who is ready to devour her. She had no time to escape while the vampire lunged at her.

Screams resonated all over the orphanage house. Alliyah immediately ran with Areej to the woods and as they reached to a shade of a tree, Alliyah instructed Areej to hide along the bush and never come out until she asks her to.

"Areej! Listen to me, I will be back to get you, just stay here and hide yourself okay? I will help your other brothers and sisters." Alliyah reassured the little girl.

"I am scared Allie!" Areej cried to Alliyah.

"Just do not come out until I call for you, okay? I promise. I will be back, so do not make any sound okay?" Alliyah promised Areej for her return.

Areej went hiding to one of the green bush around a tree. Alliyah tried to memorize the spot and the area so she can return afterwards.

Alliyah ran back towards the orphanage and could hear the deafening screams on the room of the kids.

Before Alliyah went upstairs, she took a knife from the kitchen and hurriedly went upstairs.

The moment Alliyah reached to the room of the kids, all she witnessed was the lifeless bodies of the orphan children she loved.

A shock all throughout her system. She could not believe such a thing to happen and done to such innocent children. She broke down in agony and disbelief.

Right before she could take another step, she could feel a presence right behind her. She immediately tried to slash whoever or whatever was behind her.

A platinum-haired vampire easily blocked Alliyah's strike.

"I must say! I am impressed with your bravery, human. But too bad! Time to join the others or should I...?"

The vampire devoured Alliyah like a piece of meat. Alliyah dropped the knife and started to feel nothing.

Alliyah kept thinking, at least Areej is safe and now she will have the opportunity to join her parents in the afterworld.

Everything became cold for Alliyah.

Everything was filled with,

Darkness.

...

Silence.

...

Nothingness.

...

After a long moment of numbness and emptiness, it took like forever.

Alliyah has finally died along with the other orphans of the Caragua Island.

Shrouded with nothing but darkness.

[ *** Vampire System Activate *** ]

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