6 Wives and 144 Children

SCOTT POV

I didn't know lythari elves can be so powerful. As tiny as they appear to be, they unexpectedly possess vast power that is detrimental to any being. Even without spells and dark magic, these elven beasts effuse aggressive energy to protect themselves when needed. It's a good thing they have a weakness, or else, they can be very destructive to any being they'd face.

Lythari elves are loyal to creatures they like, and overly protects what they own. They like nature, and values their natural habitat sincerely. Compared to a full-blooded lycan, these tiny creatures turn to beasts at the sight of the full moon without a partcular target. Their bites and scratches aren't too venomous too, but they can ravage their prey until they bleed to death.

With all the saddening and devastating revelations I heard today, nothing can match the despairing death tolls on Ofir's entire family. Wiping an entire existence of their being is incomparable to the painful truths I unraveled. There are no words to describe the agony of losing one person you love, much more losing your entire clan.

Having Ofir as the last living lythari elf of his kind, it is understandable that he'd feel lost and alone. Truly, a rageful heart is dangerous. After the large explosion, hot energy, with bright lights that Ofir have caused, the part of the Woodsworth residence where we were standing in was destroyed down in rubbish. The living room and the hallway designed with intricate opulence have disappeared in one razing blow, partly destroying the ostentatiously luxurious mansion with a large opening from floor to ceiling.

Thankfully, Ofir gave me no damage, just a few scratches and bruises that has started to heal. I rose from the planks of wood, rocks and rubbles. Coughing from so much dusts, I shouted for Ofir whom I last saw a few steps in front of me before he blasted the room. I closed my eyes and tried to sense his aura for me to track him easily.

Opening my eyes, I walked obliquely to my left and started to remove the hot broken planks of wood with my bare hands. After a few moments of digging, there I found the unconcious body of Ofir who's light is starting to fade.

"There you are, little guy", I was relieved to feel his heart beating. I held his weak body and carried him like a baby. "Let's go home", I said.

I cannot sense Tamara around. Maybe, she took so much damage from Ofir, given that nagualli are soft skinned among all shapeshifters. One day, we'll have to meet again. And when that day comes, I'll make sure she'll lift my family's curse. For now, I'll find certain possible ways to remove the curse on my own.

Walking away from the Woodsworth home, I decided not to turn back. I refused to remember the great memories I had with Diana in there. I struggled walking away without looking back, because deep inside, I wanted to have one look of Diana's home where we shared a good time. I sighed deeply and convinced myself to move forward no matter how hard it is. Ofir and I went home with the saddest hearts drunken in melancholy and grief.

The starry night sky was a bit odd tonight. The silent peace is bothering, that makes your mind restlessly think of your worries, and fears. I saw myself staring out of the window with a light on my hand with the comfort of the diamonds in the sky. It will be full moon soon, and I will have to face the most challenging phase of my life.

I placed my cigarette filter on an ashtray and went to check on Ofir whom I placed in my indoor garden. Ever since we arrived home, he refused to speak, eat or even drink water.

Entering the glass enclosure of my indoor garden, I spotted Ofir watching my Koi fishes in my artificial pond. "Hey..", I called. "I'm sorry about your family", I stood beside him watching a dozen of fishes swimming back and forth. I'm at a loss for words, I don't have any word that would comfort a person who have lost so many significant people in his life.

"I lost six wives and 144 children", Ofir said as he stare at the fishes. "I don't even get to see all of them in a day, because I'm always engaged in nurturing the forest. But when I do, I make sure I get to kiss their blue cheeks, or hold their tiny hands..", he said.

I remained silent. I remember Diana told me that there is comfort in silence. Even if you don't speak a word, a person's presence who listens intently on a someone's heartache, sentiments and difficulties is more than comforting than a person advising with empty words.

"I'm mad at myself, Lycan King. I should've not agreed in taking your Luna as a captive.", Ofir said. "She convinced us all that Tamara will help us so we can kill the werewolves who have owned our lands.. If only I knew she'll be the key to the annihilation of our kind, I would've not agreed to any of her plans", Ofir added.

With a deep sigh, I looked at Ofir who's starting to shed some tears. "It's not your fault, Ofir. But yoo know what, Tamara's tongue is full lies and deception, that I don't believe everything she says.", I said as I light another cigarette. "No matter what you do, we cannot go back to the bad decisions that we have made, and the precious lives that we have lost", I added. "Who knows, your family are still out there waiting for you", I lied to bring his spirits up. Though I know, it's a bad thing to do, I can't bear witness to share the sad feelings with someone in my house.

"But, Lycan King.. it's true that you are a lycan. I can smell the beast in you", Ofir said. "And I don't think I can sense my wives from far away anymore", he added

"Faith, Ofir. That's what we both need", I need more faith in Diana. However, I'm not sure if she feels the same way for me given that she went away.

Despite unsatisfied, Ofir smiled timidly. "So what's your plan?", he asked. "When shall we look for Diana?", he added.

I choked a little, as I clear my throat. Honestly, I haven't thought about it. In fact, I have nothing in mind. I looked at Ofir who's staring fixedly at me waiting for my reply.

"We're not looking for anyone, Ofir. Tomorrow, we'll go somewhere important", I said as I leave the indoor garden.