The Arcturus wolves were the largest in population and even larger when combined with their allies; the Markarians. But though they were more populated, the Crescent wolves were more powerful. They controlled the other two packs. For some years, Lucuis had taken over from his forefathers; Elijah's descendants. He was a brutal, cruel werewolf. He showed no mercy to any outsider who trespassed. Whenever he kills a trespassing wolf, he would cut off the person's head and send it back to its origin along with the person's heart as a souvenir. But anytime the Crescent wolves attacked the other two packs, they would just mourn their loss and move on because they knew that even if they strike back, it would lead to a war that neither the Arcturus nor the Markarian wolves would survive.
One day, his loyal beta; Crescentia, did some patrolling and came across a young female wolf; Idryssa, who was telling fortunes.
"Tell me mine, tell me mine" a kid said happily as he said sat down in front of Idryssa placing his hands on hers. She laughed and then spoke.
"I see good things young one...you'll be a great warrior. You'll fight beside the moon goddess's chosen alpha. He'll be your best friend..." She said then abruptly stopped. She was afraid of what she saw.
"What's the matter?" The young boy said.
"Nothing child..what's your name?" Idryssa asked.
"Nye" the young boy said with excitement.
"Man of honour and so shall you be. My advice for you is that you never lose your guard and never under any circumstances, completely trust anyone...do you understand?"
"Understood" Nye said. Then he quickly got up from the ground and went to play with his friends.
Crescentia watched and listened carefully to Idryssa as she told the little boy his fortune. She walked up to her and sat down in front of her.
"So this is what you do, lie to little children" Crescentia said sternly.
"He's just a little boy" Idryssa retorted.
"Do you even know if what you're saying is true?"
"I don't appreciate non-believers" Idryssa retorted.
"How old are you?" Crescentia asked.
"Fifteen"
"A fifteen years old that thinks she can tell the future. If I may ask, what did you mean by the chosen alpha?"
"Are you worried?" Idryssa sneered.
"Why would I? You're just a young girl who tells tales of lies" Crescentia retorted.
"Oh, this prophecy is no lie. A boy will be born. He will have the blood of the three divided packs running through his veins. He will bring forth two heirs. One will strive for unity while the other will fight to preserve our ancestors' wishes"
"You're lying! Every Crescent knows better than to get intimate with the enemy" Crescentia declared.
"You don't have to believe me, one by one, you will all fall. Everything Lucius has ever worked for will be worthless. You will all meet your doom" Idryssa declared then Crescentia slapped her on the face. She dragged Idryssa towards herself by her clothes angrily.
"I'm no fool and I won't fall for your lies" she said.
"It's the untold prophecy. Now it has come into play and no one can stop it. It will be fulfilled no matter what" Idryssa sneered. Crescentia then let go of Idryssa and stood up from the ground.
"If you're really a fortune teller, and what you claim is true...then you're going to need to follow me"
"I'm not going anywhere with you" Idryssa retorted.
"That's an order!" Crescentia demanded then Idryssa's mother came along.
"What can I help you with?" Falynn; Idryssa's mother asked doubtfully.
"Your daughter, she's of paramount importance to us" Crescentia answered.
"I'm sorry, but my daughter's not for sale" Falynn retorted as she pulled Idryssa closer to her.
"That's the problem, I never asked" Crescentia said letting out a howl. Soon, some of the warriors of the pack gathered and she commanded them to take Idryssa away. She cried out to her mother but her mother was rendered completely helpless. She was taken to Lucius.
"And who do we have here?" Lucius asked with a sneer.
"The young girl is a fortune teller" Crescentia said. Her words made Lucius laugh hard.
"I know how this may sound but you need to listen to her" Crescentia begged.
"This better be good" Lucius said hopefully.
"Speak!" Crescentia ordered and Idryssa did.
"War, blood, death, sorrow, betrayal, brothers turning against one another. All these will happen for the prophecy to come true" Idryssa said and immediately, Lucius was already interested.
"A child will be born, the prophecy begins with his birth. The aftermath of his birth and death will bring rise to a new world where the three divided packs will live together as one" Idryssa continued.
"He will have the blood of the three packs running through his veins. If this is so, then it must mean that we have a traitor amongst us" Crescentia declared.
"Young child, if you are what you say you are then you must know the name of this...saviour" Lucius said as he rose her chin up towards his face and stared into her eyes.
"He's the chosen alpha, that's all I know" Idryssa lied and Lucius could tell that she did. He got angry and slowly, he brought out his claws and penetrated them into Idryssa's face.
"Tell me his name" Lucius ordered soothingly as blood dripped from her face down his hands.
"I don't know!" Idryssa retorted then he let her go. She began healing then Lucius spoke.
"The thing I love about kids is that they always have a loud mouth even though they have so much to lose. Klay! Get me someone this girl loves" Lucius ordered and immediately Klay set out to get her mother.
"Lucius" Crescentia called out doubtful but all Lucius did was just smile.
"Don't you dare hurt my mother!" Idryssa screamed angrily.
"Tell me his name!" Lucius asked angrily.
"I already told you, I don't know!" Idryssa retorted.
Minutes later Klay brought in Falynn; Idryssa's mother. He threw her on the floor. She faced Lucius trembling with fear. She looked at her daughter in despair. There was anguish in Idryssa's eyes as she saw Lucius treat her mother like she was nothing.
"Lucius, let her go!" Idryssa demanded.
"For the last time tell me his name or I won't hesitate to slit your dear mother's throat with my claws!" Lucius threatened. Idryssa was hesitant to speak his name. She knew that if she did, Lucius would find him and kill him. He began counting in descending order from five.
"You're quite a hard nut to crack for a fifteen-year-old" Crescentia said.
Lucius got to two then Idryssa spoke.
"Aberdeen!... He shall be called Aberdeen" Idryssa rushed. Lucius stared into her eyes to make sure she wasn't lying. When he confirmed she wasn't, he threw her mother to her feet. They both hugged each other gracefully. Falynn held Idryssa's face up and cautioned her.
"I told you to stop all this seer nonsense" she said.
"I'm sorry mum, I should have listened to you" Idryssa said apologetically. As they conversed, Lucius quietly ordered Klay to take out Falynn.
"Are you okay, did these men do anything..." Falynn asked but was interrupted by a sword Klay used to pierce deep into her heart. Idryssa was shocked by what had just happened.
"No!!" She screamed in disbelief. She had her dead mother laying down on her arms and her frail dress soaked in her mother's blood. She rocked her mother as she wept so bitterly.
"You will all suffer! Aberdeen will be born! The prophecy will be fulfilled!" Idryssa declared in anger.