Nathan had been stomping his way through the castle with his head lowered. The servants working in the castle, all made way for him when they saw the look on his face. But, on getting to the great hall, his face softened and he took a deep breath before sighing.
Nathan pushed the doors to the great hall open and everyone looked at him. He looked around and noticed only Dante was calm about his arrival.
Mackenzie was seated at the edge of the table dressed in a white empire dress and Rosco's black coat but she had a blinking expression. Rosco was seated in one corner scratching his hair while everyone else looked like they had heard something unbelievable.
"What the hell is going on here?" Nathan asked
"Oh. Congratulations on popping the royal cherry" Jerald said "How was your-"
"What the fuck are you talking about?" Nathan shouted "Sloane and I never-"
"Dad, how was you and mum's love making?" Mackenzie asked innocently which left Nathan speechless
"Who taught you that word?" Nathan finally founded his voice
"Old man Dante did" Mackenzie said "Is there something wrong with the word? Isn't love a thing between two people and making being something created?"
Nathan felt like slapping himself "I never should have left you with this perverted bastard" he mumbled before glaring at Dante "She's only nine. How could you teach her such a thing?"
"She's a dragon keeper.... not a human child" Dante said "Even fourteen year old Rosco knows this stuff"
"You're an asshole" Nathan spat out "Rosco can know this stuff, because werewolves reach maturity at thirteen and participate in the mating festival at sixteen" he then pointed at Mackenzie "She is a nine year old child who grew up human. Her mind isn't meant to be filled with such nonsense. Stop making taking care of her, difficult for me and Sloane" he sighed
"Don't worry dad. I'll forget it if you want" Mackenzie said
"Forget it" Nathan mumbled while shaking his head, before leaving the room
"Well, he doesn't seem to be in a good mood" Dante pointed out "I'll go talk to him"
"I believe you're the last person on earth he'd ever want to see" Rosco mumbled
"He might act all tough...but, the guy's a big softie and forgives easily" Dante said smiling before leaving the hall
"Big softie?" Allen scoffed "He's only a softie with people he cares about"
"I don't think that guy is talking about the same southern prince we're talking about" Jerald sighed
"But my dad is a big softie and he also forgives easily" Mackenzie intervened
"Maybe with you and Sloane" Rosco said "Every tribe and demon race has heard of him-"
"And what were the stories?" Sloane asked as she walked into the room. She was wearing a white tunic dress with gold flowers patterns, black patterned leggings and gold loafers.
"I wonder where you got those clothes" Fernanda tried to sweet talk as Sloane shut the doors "It wasn't anything important-"
"Oh. So you're all going to start lying to me?" Sloane barbed "That's a great way to continue on with your lives after I've forgiven you. This is the main reason I always kept to myself"
"The lying part was for your own good" Josey said and received a glare from Sloane
"And look at what all those lies led to" Sloane said "I ended up more hurt than anyone else and dragged people around me down with me. I felt guilty for years only for one day, everyone decides to drop a bomb on me" she folded her arms "Thanks for the lies and secrets. It really did good in my life"
Hearing her words made everyone in the room uncomfortable. Mackenzie was the only one unaffected by Sloane's words
"Slo- Mum?" Mackenzie called out
"What is it, Kenzie?" Sloane asked
"I learnt something new about myself" Mackenzie said before going on to explain everything about the dragon keepers. The air around the room seemed less heavy as Sloane's expression relaxed "However, do you know what type of demon my real dad was? Dad said my real dad was part lycan and something else"
"I'll try and remember" Sloane said "My memories as a kid seems to have been buried away somewhere. When I remember, I promise to tell you" she then glared at the others "At least I won't keep secrets and lie to your face for most of your life" she added
'I should have known she was still angry' everyone thought while staring at Sloane and Mackenzie
"Do you really want to know about the stories we've heard?" Christian asked and the others glared at him "They aren't really the best stories. But, Clark and I can just about sum it up for you" he added the least bit unaffected
"It shouldn't be a problem" Clark sighed
"Tell us. What were the stories?" Mackenzie exclaimed
"The first one was actually the most interesting" Christian said "It says he showed promise in leadership and was already ready to rule in the eyes of the elders when he was eight. His magic abilities and everything about him was developed at eight"
"There's nothing wrong with that" Mackenzie said
"True, but, one of his methods for displaying his power, was destroying half of Silver Lining" Clark said
"Half of Sliver Lining? Where's that?" Sloane asked
"It's the home of the eastern tribe werewolves. It's the main reason Allen hates him" Christian chuckled "But, it was Allen's fault in a way. He hit Nathan and didn't say sorry. The punishment for Nathan, was to be sealed in his home with barriers around the house"
"You...hit him?" Alexa asked while looking at Allen
"At that time, I didn't even know he was a prince" Allen said
"So, you mean to say you'd hit your people just because they weren't royalty?" Alexa asked "That's disgusting. And a sign of someone unfit to lead" she added
"I'm sorry" Allen mumbled
"Next story" Sloane said calmly "He already told me he was a destructive kid"
"You remember everything about the southern tribe's history right?" Alexa asked "The part about the most deaths they give to people? I think you'll need to sit down for that"
"What happened?" Sloane asked
"Nathan...no matter how innocent he looks, or how normal he behaves, calling him The Demon King of war, fits him just right" Christian said "He has killed countless people without batting an eye. And has continued to do so if they stop his goal"
"So?" Mackenzie asked "Is there anything wrong with dad killing someone?" she asked which left him speechless "Mum, these stories are a bit boring. I'm tired of listening to them"
"I agree with you on that" Sloane smiled "After all, has he killed anyone who was innocent?"
"Now that you mention it....he hasn't" Clark said surprised "Everyone was happier whenever he killed. It was so surprising, it was terrifying"
"As far as dad only kills bad people, there's nothing wrong" Mackenzie said "I even made him promise he'd kill more bad people"
"Kenzie, watch your language" Sloane pointed out "Anyways, where's Nathan and Dante?"
"They're in the field" Virginia said while opening the door "Come with me" she added and they all left the room and headed for the garden
"You look better" Sloane said walking next to Virginia
"Thanks to you" Virginia said "I still don't understand what you did that day. However, whatever it is, is keeping my child alive and healthy"
"I actually don't even understand my own powers" Sloane mumbled
"The source of your powers, is just like mine. It's white magic" Virginia said "Dante doesn't seem to understand your constitution and how you're coping with a spirit seed being in your demonic body"
"I think I'll be fine" Sloane said and the others felt a lot of guilt
"Mum, stop using your powers" Mackenzie said while trying to hold back tears "I don't want to lose you too"
"What are you talking about?" Sloane smiled "Nothing will happen to me"
"Princess Sloane, right?" Virginia said as she halted before looking at Sloane "It seems you haven't been told what's happening to your body"
"Eh?"
"My husband told everyone that, the continues use of your spirit seed might lead to something unpredictable" Virginia said "Your body could either self destruct, or you could lose your powers completely. But the worst case scenario, is for your soul to be completely destroyed and you become incapable of reincarnation"
Sloane's face turned sullen at this and her whole body turned cold
"You also died today. Please, so you can live a long life, listen to your daughter" Virginia said "You could also visit the person who gave you the spirit seed. There's a possibility he knows more than us in this situation"