After a long and restless night of cleaning up the entire town from its filth and burying the corpse lying around, Alliyah has successfully got rid of any signs of gore or traumatizing remnants from the chaotic night that wrecked entire Caragua Island.
Now, as the sun rises and signifies a new beginning for Alliyah and Areej, the preparation has been finalized for Alliyah and Areej to depart from the island.
The boat that Alliyah has set-up is positioned just by the docks. It also has a navigating shed that allows her and Areej to be sheltered from the ravenous changes in weather.
All the things she needed for the travel has been carefully stacked and placed inside the boat.
Alliyah has finalized the itinerary for their travel and her plans once they arrive at the capital city of Central Kingdom.
Areej finishes her own preparation and asked Alliyah for the plans of their travel.
"Allie, are we leaving now? Are we going to depart for our journey to the capital city?" Areej asked Alliyah who is looking serious and sad.
The days that passed was not too kind for Alliyah. It has been nightmare, border line towards hellish, for her. Going through all the suffering, pain and loss lately is starting to take a toll on Alliyah.
"Yes, we are leaving now but before we leave, we will pay our respect to the others and bid our farewell to them. This will be a new beginning for us. A beginning which only entails you and me." Alliyah explained in a serious tone.
The two went to the burial site where Alliyah buried the orphan children.
There are gravestone placed in each spot to identify whoever is buried on that exact spot.
Both Alliyah and Areej took their time saying their goodbyes and their own solemn eulogy. They took their personal time in saying all the things they wanted to say as they go to each spot of gravestone.
Memories of the days spent with the orphan children was flashing back right in front of them as they conclude their farewell.
Tears and loud sobbing of Areej could be heard as she wipes her own tears.
Compared to Alliyah, there were no more tears left to cry since she already shed it all when she cleaned up the entire place and buried her precious orphan children. There was nothing left inside her to pour out. She already considered herself as drought from any emotions or tears since the loss of her loved ones.
There was nothing else for her to do except to promise her loved ones as she kneels to touch the newly placed gravestone,
'Not even death can separate me and Areej! I will make vampires pay for what they have done.'
'I am now immortal, they better regret the day that they stepped into this island.'
'I have a lifetime ahead of me to make those vampires pay for this nightmare they caused. Definitely, I will return the favor. I will also be their worst nightmare!'
'This I promise, oh my little angels!'
As Alliyah stood and bid her final farewell to her departed orphan children,
A solemn moment of silence and peace.
Breeze of wind brushes off against Alliyah's curls of red hair and pale skin.
Areej held Alliyah's hand as they give a final look and farewell to the departed souls of the orphan children.
Then both of them reminded themselves of the time when they took their most recent family picture with everyone including Sharmaine.
It was a touching and joyous moment for everyone. Laughter and genuine happiness filled the entire moment.
So the image of that last moment flashed into their minds as if it was just yesterday. That moment pictured right in front of them trying to imagine their faces for the last time.
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…
Both smiled before deciding to leave.
"Let's go Areej!" Alliyah tells Areej.
"Allie, can we put flowers to their gravestone? Mimie, Chiya, Amir, Iwo, Sula, Eyi and Wally love the flowers by the field near the cave. Can we, please?" Areej pleads to Alliyah.
"I am sorry Areej. We can't! We need to go because we need to make sure we arrive at the nearest human city before sun set." Alliyah refusing the request of Areej.
"Buuut…" Areej was not able to finish her last sentence due to Alliyah's interjection.
"No Buts! We cannot afford another possibility of an encounter that may endanger you. So be a good girl and obey my instruction." Alliyah explained to Areej who is adorably pouting at her.
"Your pouting will not work so stop it! We will go and that is final!"
Young Areej knows that once Alliyah say it's final, there is no changing her mind. This was something Areej observed being with Alliyah.
A new beginning that they are about to embark on.
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In the castle of King Avalon, Ruler of the Vampire Kingdom ...
Two royal siblings having their conversation on the balcony of the private quarters of Princess Sylvia.
"What now? Why are you not happy about my gift to our dear father?" Prince Vincent asked his older sister.
Princess Sylvia is still ignoring Prince Vincent while looking at the lands that their father rule over.
*** Flashback ***
The moment that Prince Vincent was announced with his arrival in the castle. All vampire ministers and members of the Royal Court in the Vampire Kingdom went silent and watched the magnificent entrance of Prince Vincent.
"About time for you to grace us with your presence, my son!" welcomed by King Avalon.
"I have raided the islands around the Central Region and brought you a gift …
A gift that will surely devastate the King of humans and a sound pleasure to your ears, OH DEAR FATHER!" declared by Prince Vincent.
King Avalon became excited and asked for what it is. "Show us my son! What precious gift have you brought me?"
Then Prince Vincent presented dozens of treasure chest.
At his command the soldiers opened the treasure chests and revealed what is inside it.
"An ugly beginning for the humans in this war…" announced by Prince Vincent.
"SPLENDID GIFT!!" King Avalon declared as he looks at the revelation of the treasure chests.
Blood drips while the entire treasure chests are opened exposed to the King of vampires.
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At the shore nearby one of the cities of the human kingdom, signs and remnants of wreckage scattered all over the sands and some still floating over the water.
Then Alliyah is about to regain her consciousness while laying down on the sand.
"Aaareeeej…." Mumbled by Alliyah unconsciously.