------------- At the realm gates ---------
Smoke from the burning bushes contributed in making the clouds more inky, but the full moon gave little light to Jupiter. The universe was in a state of pandemonium as shadows and creatures with unnatural speed kept on speeding aimlessly throughout the realm.
Strahd landed safely on the ground and ducked immediately as a heavy plank was aimed over his head. Securing Hercule by his side, he gazed at the bloody battle in front of him, his senses became battered, lowering his hands on Hercules's back he perceived his fear.
"Blimey, this is worse than I imagined." Hercule whispered to him with fear in his eyes.
He smelled the smoke from the fire from the burning bushes as he watched still fixed to the spot he landed.
"Help me.....please, Strahd jolted as he felt a hand grab his pants, a lady crawling towards him with swollen face and battered body with ripped dress, kept on tugging his arm massaging her bitten neck, please don't let them take me...." A hand from the smoke grabbed her foot and forcefully dragged her back into a dark corner.
"W....we..we need to get out of here it's not safe" Hercule stammered, this was definitely not the world of dreams Angelica told him about, but flesh and blood, he lifted his head up to the clouds and saw Azazel battling the werewolves in mid air.
He watched as a werewolf held a vampire up and effortlessly divided her in halves with her claw. Not needing any one to advise him anymore, he opened his eyes and colours sprang out to him, clear and true. Without that damning the consequences that held him back for all the whole time.
Lowering his hands " Hercule this isn't time to be a coward or play safe, we have to fight back and defend our land, you saved my life once, I'm going to need you do so again" he concluded and his eyes became dark red, fangs out and claws double it's original length. He dashed into the smoke without looking back.
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~~~~~~~ many hours back ~~~~~~
They had no choice but to go on a war, finally she had done what no other female had ever done in the werewolf clan. A female omega leading an entire den of werewolf clan to war. Mortica felt quite proud of herself. She had taken away their only option and the only one they had was either they joined her to battle, or they die.
It was dawn, and the dark clouds were yet to relieve the clouds. It was unusual because everywhere was so hot and dry. Before anyone was out, Mortica marched to the cave and single handedly woke the entire den.
"Remember what was discussed in the previous clan meeting, aside from the little ones, the last animal to march out, would be impaled" she spoke so fearless as she left the cave, and marched back to her family den to get her children.
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"Am not questioning you, neither am I trying to stop you, but do you really think this is a good idea, I mean war can't possibly be the only option?" Cody asked his mother
"No one is talking about a war here, I only said we go borrow some food"
"Yeah borrow, Gabriella scoffed, we're going to borrow with half of our entire clan, alongside our most skilled warriors"
Ignoring her Mortica answered Cody's question" look darling there's nothing to be worried about, we are not planning on a war, they are just our...our ermm...backups incase things get out of hand. You very well know how the vampires can be" she explained convincingly
"This is going to be bad, things might go out of hand, lives would be lost"
"Look mother! Gabriella charged, you are making a grave mistake, you're leading our whole clan to the slaughter, even if we were to go to a war, father is supposed to be the one leading us not you. You're just acting rationally" she blurted out.
Swiftly with quick speed a slap landed on Gabriella's face which sent her crashing on the ground. "Don't you ever talk to me in that way" Mortica charged at her, towering above her with dark blue eyes, and her face In a hard frown.
"What the....., Gabriella could not believe it, this was the first time Mortica dare lay a hand on her, and.....and Cody stood there, he didn't go after Mortica like he always does in the past when he defended her. Her expression darkened as she glared back at Mortica, Stupid bitch, how dare you."she launched herself at Mortica, fisting her palm. Mortica ducked and landed a blow on her face sending her crashing a second time.
When he finally found his tongue" you both stop it now....stop it this instance!" Cody screamed and helped Gabriella to her feet.
"Get your hands off me!" Gabriella yelled at him, then charged towards Mortica releasing half her claws. They both charged towards each other ready to tear each other apart.
A hand caught both of them in mid air and sent them opposite direction, both omegas crashing hard on a surface.
"What the hell is going on here, I demand an explanation immediately!" Cerberus asked his eyes dark with anger.
"That should be none of your business you good for nothing fool" Mortica stood up wiping the dust off herself
"WHAT? what did you say?" He asked fixing a direct glare at her
Seeing his expression hardened she backed off a little." We were only having a training section"
Frowning a little "Ohh, thats not a very friendly way to train, he spoke as he threw a glance at Gabriella, blood dripped off the side of her mouth and she was visibly angry, glaring at Mortica like she could rip off her head at any given chance now, training for what?" He asked Mortica
She hissed and walked off
"MORTICA! She halted in her steps,training for what?"
"She is leading the entire clan to war" Gabriella jumped in
"Gabbie....hush" Cody cautioned frowning at her talkative attitude
"Is that so? Cerberus said as his eyebrows creased, so what are the entire cave doing outside the den at this hour if the day?" He asked her
"Do I need to answer another if your dumb question again, Gabriella had already explained that to you hasn't she, what do you need me to tell you again?" She raised her voice as she spoke to him
"You must be crazy if you think I'll let you lead MY people to a war only to die"
"Well, then just watch me, she spoke as she walked out on him, Cody, Gabriella you've got seconds to meet me outside"
Did she just dare him, how dare her, such audacity" MORTICA, get back here you fool" Cerebus yelled as he charged towards her
"Father, don't, please" Grabbing his palm in mid air, Cody stopped him
"Did you hear her, she's going for a war with the vampires"
"Of course I know that, Cody spoke softly, we all know that, but just let her be okay, she has always wanted to do that for so long."
"You must be crazy also, you want me to let her risk life out of her jealousy and greediness?" He asked staring at him in suprise
"No...I mean... maybe.. he shook his head, but don't look at it that way, mother wants power and respect, just let her take it, she has been disrespected for so long, even with her position as your wife, just let her earn it, if this is the only way then let her be."
Cerberus stood fixed mutely staring at his son like he had grown two heads.
"You just keep talking rubbish don't you" Gabriella blurted out
"No am being serious here, besides Father you really don't have another choice, the livestock farm is almost out now and u really know you hate using the fighting pit. So if this is the only way, then let it be" he added solemnly
"People would die, what if she does.....wh...what if you die" he stammered
"You know I won't" Gabriella immediately added confidently
"We won't, am pretty sure she won't, I mean you should have been at the last meeting, Mother is now an Omega, she's much more stronger"
"As much as I hate to admit it he has a point, things are all messed up, the land is so dry and our farm is out and about Mortica, she is more stronger, you saw her toss me around like a pile of nothing. she paused and gave her father a sad look, this might be our only way"
Taking a long breath, Cerberus scratched his head and looked at his children, firstly he was impressed with the fact that Mortica was able to get the clan to join her in a war no one has ever done that war was only to be lead by den leaders or clan heads. Except if you were chosen by a clan head to lead a pack. But she single handedly succeeded without his assistance. Impressive. And now she's an omega. "Fine you both go ahead" he spoke and turned his back at them
"You're not coming?" Gabriella and Cody spoke at once
"Well, since everyone is leaving, someone is expected to be back here to see that the little ones are safe ehh, you both just go ahead okay and keep each other safe"
"Okay Father" they bid him and walked off
"Hey! He yelled after them, keep her safe" he told them and left...