The power of unity in the face of Adversity.

Chapter 40.

"The Power of Unity in the Face of Adversity."

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"We found the location, supreme one, President Alex said from the other end,"the location is at the outskirts of the province,"very well then,Vlad said and hanged up...

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The moon chasers were gathered by the fire, telling tales when suddenly ,armies of vampires, led by a ruthless and cunning Drake, launched a surprise attack on the headquarters. The vampires came out of the shadows, their fangs bared and their eyes glowing red with bloodlust. The battle was fierce and brutal, The moon chasers fought bravely, but it seemed that the vampires were too powerful, and the headquarters was about to fall. But then, a miracle happened. A beam of light shone from the sky, and it engulfed the vampires, destroying them instantly.

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The light came from a woman in a red hood, who had appeared seemingly out of nowhere. She was tall and graceful, and her eyes were filled with wisdom and power. She helped them defeat the vampires,but Drake was able to escape, and when the battle was over, she spoke to them. "Your destiny is not yet fulfilled," she said. "You must continue to fight for what is right, and never give in to the darkness." And then, she disappeared, leaving them with a renewed sense of purpose.

Meanwhile Barbara on the other hand was battling it out with Vlad by the entrance of the province outskirts unknown to the moon chasers.

It was fierce duel with the most powerful vampire, a creature with the strength of a thousand men. She was brave and skilled, but she was no match for the vampire's speed and strength. As the battle raged on, the vampire began to taunt her, trying to break her spirit. "You are no match for me," he said. "I will drain your blood and leave you for dead." But Barbara would not be deterred. She stood tall and defiant, refusing to give in.

Barbara became weak and fell down, Vlad's eyes widened as he looked at Barbara's face. Her skin was pale, and her eyes were red like blood, and then the birthmark on her neck.

"Barbara...."is that you, Vlad asked with so much emotion and tears dropping from his eyes,yes...yes brother Barbara said coughing out blood,"what happened?,I thought I lost you....

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****Flash back ***

"Barbara, Vlad and their Nanny zmara were living a simple and normal lives in the wood. They were both vampires, though they had yet to develop their distinct vampire abilities. They lived a life of peace and love, and they were everything to each other. But one day, humans invaded their forest, and their life of innocence was destroyed, and Barbara was no where to be found, and that was when Vlad took the decision to destroy the supernatural realm for banishing them for the sins of their father and the human realm for taking Barbara away from him...

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"After some many years of searching,he finally found his sister but she is at the Verge of dying in his hands....

"Vlad...Vlad , Barbara called coughing out blood, please don't talk, you need to get some treatment.

"She.....she is the one supreme one, Samantha said from behind him,"what are you talking about?, Vlad asked,she is the one that have been helping the moon chasers,"is that true Samantha?",yes Vlad,I chose to help them coz humans are kind,I lost you because of them,"they ruined our home,"Barbara"Vlad said as his heart starts beating,"what is wrong ?",why is my heart beating "?

"Barbara you must chose between your kind or the human,"Vlad", said,I don't want to chose ,keep the human out of this fight and forgive,"is your mind made up"?"Vlad"asked,yes brother Barbara said,then you left me with no choice but to do this,his claws popped out and he stabbed Barbara in the heart,leaving her lifeless and left with Samantha.

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As the chosen ones regrouped at the moon chasers' headquarters, they tended to their wounds. But Athena , was healing much faster than the others. When her wound closed up, they all stared in shock. "Athena, you're a vampire!" one of them exclaimed. Athena nodded, a look of shame on her face. "I'm sorry," she said. "I didn't want you to know. I was afraid you would reject me."Reject you "?Ares asked boiling in anger, Barbara one of our leaders is a vampire,we accepted her, "Didn't we",the only logical reason I see here,is that you were being selfish, you didn't even think it was necessary to tell me,Ares said and walked away..

"Ares....Ares .. please....hear me out,she broke down in tears,"is ok cutie Brielle said and wiped away her tears,"he is angry with me..... Brielle,Ares is angry with me, is okay....go after him and talk things out with him ,"link said...

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Athena found Ares standing at the edge of the forest, his back to her. She approached him slowly, her heart pounding in her chest. "Please, let me explain," she said. "I know I've made mistakes, but I'm trying to be better." Ares turned to face her, his eyes still full of anger. "You lied to us, especially me,"he said. But as he looked at her, his expression softened. "I know," Athena said. "But I'm not the person I was before.

"I was asked to keep my identity a secret , and I was afraid that if you knew the truth, you wouldn't want me around anymore," Athena said. "But I was wrong. You are my family, and I need you more than ever." Ares hesitated for a moment, and then he stepped forward and embraced Athena. "I forgive you," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "We all make mistakes, but it's how we learn from them that counts." Athena nodded, tears of relief streaming down her face.

Just then, the sound of rustling leaves filled the air, and they turned to see the lady in the red hood standing at the edge of the clearing. She smiled at them, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "You all have a great destiny ahead of you," she said. "You will bring balance to the supernatural and human realms, and you will be remembered for generations to come." They looked at each other in awe, and a sense of wonder filled the air.

Athena stepped forward, a look of curiosity on her face. "I must ask, who are you?" she said. "Why are you helping us?",the other day at the realm of shadows, you recused my friend and his mom, The lady in the red hood smiled, her expression enigmatic. "All in good time," she said. "For now, know that you are not alone in this world. You must trust each other and work together to fulfill your destiny." And with that, she vanished into the night.

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Moon chasers headquarters

Athena and Ares returned to the moon chasers' headquarters. They found the others gathered around the fire, their faces filled with concern. "We were worried when you didn't come back," one of them said. Ares and Athena exchanged a glance, and then they told the others what had happened. "I'm glad you were able to work things out," one of the others said. "We're all a family, and we need to stick together." And with that, they all sat around the fire, sharing stories and laughter, so Athena when are we meeting your people "?Jacob asked,"Soon guys, Athena said resting her head on Ares's shoulder...