Alixandre woke up from the sounds of hooves hitting the ground. He opened his eyes, seeing big breasts, silver hair, and a dainty hand on his chest.
" You finally woke up," said Athena.
" Tell me why you're giving me lap pillows in front of these people," he said.
" It seemed like you needed a comfortable place to rest after trying to kill us."
* Sigh*
" Again? I really can't control myself around blood. I apologize to everyone here," he said," If I turned, you all would be dead."
" Turned into what?" said Ella. "
" Oh. You guys don't know?"
Ella and the others sat in front of the two with surprised faces.
" I'm sure you all heard him howling or do you not know-"
" That's enough Athena," he said firmly, " Tell me who you are. You know too much about me."
" My name is Athena Alexander, one of the heirs of the kingdom of Pondwell."
His heart pounded in rage. He tried to sit up but was forced into place by the strong woman in front of him.
" Calm down wolf boy. What happened between our families, is in the distant past."
Ella's group ears perked up at the revelation.
" You really kept your friends out of the loop," said Athena.
" They aren't my friends. I only kn-"
His face contorted as his words were silenced by a tan hand.
" Let me ask you guys a question. When you first met him, did you sense any magic energy?"
" Now that I think about it, I didn't feel it from him," said Alexander as he lustily gazed at Athena."
" Yeah. Me neither," said James.
Melissa sat quietly and Ella nodded no.
" Well, that's because he's royalty like me. A divine being."
Their eyes fell upon Alixandre, who raised his hands in defeat.
" Thanks for telling these people my life story without me saying so."
Athena smiled.
" Since everything is out in the open, I need to ask you a question. Can my family live peacefully without fear of persecution? I don't want them in the slums anymore. It isn't safe for my siblings."
" You talk as if we are the only ones keeping tabs on each other. Your family watches us just as much as we watch them. Of course you can move. We can't touch you guys if we want to without a war. I'm guessing your family hasn't told you about their true power."
" What do you me-"
* Boom*
The carriage shook violently.
Alixandre felt something resonating with him.
' There's another blood art user here.'
" Alexandre Lockwood. Demon Queen Scarlett requested your presence. I have orders not to kill you, but if you refuse to comply. I will be forced to kill everyone in the carriage until you do."
" I'm sick and tired of being threatened!" Alixandre said, " Where are my swords!?"
Athena pointed to where the swords were. He stepped out of the door of the large carriage. Alixandre wrinkled his nose
" Well come out!"
" I suggest you watch your tone young man."
The voice came from the sky.
Long black hair. Pitch black eyes. Massive wings are made of blood. Sharp cheekbones. Long black horns come from each side of his head. It was a demon.
Alixandre's knees became weak at the sight of the towering figure as it descended to the ground.
" My name is Malikae, one of the queen's closest subordinates. I see that you have the ability to create special-grade weapons. You have potential. The queen wants to pass down her knowledge and create an heir to her kingdom. Can you fly?"
" Wait! An heir? Am I having another kid?
Malikae's face squinched.
" Who was the other woman you're having children with?" he said.
" A woman named Lynx."
Malikae pinched his nose with his eyes closed.
" Are you talking about Ice Dragon Queen Lynx?"
" It seems like you know her," he said with an awkward chuckle.
" It doesn't matter. I will tell Queen Scarlett. Grab on to me so we can get out of here."
With Alixandre wrapped around his hip, they flew off into the air.
*****
" Can you tell us what just happened? said, James.
" It's none of your business, but since you all are his friends I'll tell you. "
" We're not friends with that crazy person," he said.
"You should be. Pondwell is on the brink of war, and that boy is wanted by the majority of the strongest powers here. He's the talk around the kingdom. He even has a prophecy. He will be a deciding factor in who wins."
" Nobody told us about the war when we got here. Why do we have to be involved when we can just leave," said Melissa."
" Snarky little bitch. I hope you enjoy being a sex slave to some ugly demon while your boyfriend is dead," she said while looking at Melissa with disrespect.
" Once Pondwell is conquered, there won't be a territory you can hide in. The war is over resources and land. Pondwell has a monopoly over magic crystals in the western hemisphere. If our enemies get their hands on that sort of wealth, even the imperial family won't fight alongside us."
" Imperial family? Who are they?" Alexander said.
" This is going to be a long ride home."
********
Is this her Kingdom? Why is it surrounded by pools of blood?" he said while flying above barren land
It was an arid wasteland, surrounded by pools of blood and rotting life. The sky is red with pollution. The smell is foul.
" Get used to it, because you'll be here training for months."
" What?! I didn't sign up for this. Let me go!"
He fought and wiggled his body like a child in the arms of the man holding him in place.
" Are you done with your kiddie antics boy? I'm going to drop you off in the maze part of the land. Learn to control your bloodlust trance. You won't be able to leave until you do. Next, practice your blood art. There are others here who will help train you. The most important phase is creating weapons. I don't know why you have the talent to create graded weapons, but we need you to create as many as you can. We need you to hone that skill. The Queen's husband, Vlad, used to be able to do something similar, but he's weak now. Your relationship with the queen will be a secret. Do not let him or their children find out."
"She has a husband and ki-"
Ahhhhhhhhh
*thump*
" Dude, why did you drop me? Aren't we supposed to be friends?" he said while rubbing his head.
" Your parents already know of this situation. Apparently, Alexandria and Scarlett are friends. Don't worry about them. Focus and your blood art will be amazing when you leave. I'm counting on you as Ms. Scarlett's subordinate. Until then, enjoy hell."