Flashback
A thousand years ago,
The current location of The Nest,
The sun beat down upon the waves, casting a golden glow over the bustling almost completed construction site as Grand Master Long watched his city almost ready for residency. By his side, this time, stood his frist grandson Daniel, his eyes shining with excitement as he listened to his grandfather's words.
"My son, I have a vision of a world where humans and supernaturals can live together in harmony," Grand Master Long declared, his voice booming across the waves. "A world where mermaids and dragons, vampires and werewolves, can walk together without fear of persecution or rejection."
Prince Daniel's eyes widened as he gazed out at the mermaids and sea creatures working together to build Sea City.
"It's a wonderful dream, Granfather," he said, his voice filled with conviction. "I know that together, we can make it a reality."
The White Dragon King smiled, his eyes gleaming with pride. "I know that you will be a great leader one day, Daniel," he said. "You have the heart of a true diplomat, and the courage of a warrior."
As they spoke, a group of mermaids swam up to the rocky outcropping, their shimmering scales catching the sunlight. They bowed their heads in respect to the White Dragon King, and one of them, a beautiful mermaid with long, flowing hair, spoke up.
"Your Majesty, we have made great progress on the city," she said. "The walls are rising, and the buildings are taking shape. We will have Sea City completed in no time."
The White Dragon King nodded, his expression pleased. "I can see that you and your people have worked tirelessly to bring my vision to life," he said. "I am grateful for your loyalty and dedication."
As the mermaids swam away, Prince Daniel turned to the White Dragon King with a curious expression. "Father, what will happen to Sea City when it's completed?" he asked.
The White Dragon King's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Ah, my grandson son, that is the best part," he said. "Sea City will be a beacon of hope for our world, a place where humans and supernaturals can come together in peace and harmony. It will be a shining example of what can be accomplished when we work together towards a common goal."
Prince Daniel's s eyes shone with excitement as he listened to the White Dragon King's words. He knew that he had a crucial role to play in the future of Sea City, and he was eager to get started.
***
Picture Perfect Studios,
San Diego,
California, USA.
Tuesday February, 15
4:37 PM
Daniel
I sighed for the nth time as our over enthusiastic french photographer continued barking orders at us.
"Show me passion...!"
"Dusk, keep it simple"
"Smirk for me, Draco!"
"Dan, ignore me... Non, Qui, just like zat!"
"Non, Dusk put your left hand back in ze pocket!"
"Qui, strike zat pose!"
Suddenly, we were taken aback by the commotion outside the room. I was quite worried as to what it could be and soon found out, with a disapproving groan, when Damien and Dorian entered the room. This caused the young models standing by to squeal in excitement. As if that wasn't enough, Dorian sent them a wink causing them to pass out.
"The Muses!" our handsome manager groaned.
"Sorry, Zayne!" Dorian smirked, obviously not meaning it.
"Alright, everybody take five!" Zayne ordered. "And can someone please get the paramedies to get these things out of my sight!"
"Did you have to wink at them!" Dusk scolded.
"Hey, cousin!" Dorian beamed, ignoring Dusk's question as he hugged me before leading the way to our lounge where our friends were waiting for us.
Dorian noisilly slapped hands as the greeted everyone but Damien just acknowledged everyone with a nod and sat down in his chair by the mirrors, signalling his make-up artist to get to work.
"Guys, you won't believe what we brought with us home from Africa?" Dorian drawled, sitted in his own foldable chair when a sluttily dressed girl came in with a make-up kit.
"Nigeria" I corrected, supressing my bile as over the way Dorian's friends openly drooled over his make-up artist.
"Whatever, is it a lion?" Marus asked, Draco 's best friend.
"Nope!"
"Ivory?" Zander chippied in, my best frend.
"Let me guess, another hot chick?" muttered Draco.
"How did you..."
"What else would you want to talk about, Play boy?!"
"You know it!" smirked Dorian, unashamed. "She'll be working as Ari's nanny - so yellow - but she's fresh meat though."
"How fresh?" Duke asked, one of Draco's friends as we clamoured around Dorian.
I didn't want to admit it but I was curious to know more about this girl because for Ari to like lady who's not a family member that girl was definately not human.
"You got a pic?"
Dorian smirked as he placed his phone on the table showing us the pictures he had secretly taken of a beautiful young lady with brown skin, a purple turban and white long shirt tucked in a long purple skirt. I couldn't shake the feeling that I had seen her before as I caught the sparkles in her eyes in pictures of her playing or laughing with Ben and Ari.
"Awwn!" we cooed at the cuteness of a picture in winch she cuddled Ben to sleep.
Everyone seemed to be into her (and I wierdly hated it), expect Draco who had been staring at her in shock like he had seen a ghost, oblivious of the praises showered on her.
"Woah, she's hot!"
"Oh, la la!"
"So how fresh did you say she is again, Dorian?"
"Bloody Mary lickin' good!"
"How sure are you she's one?!" Draco scoffed, really angry at the way his friends oggled over her. "You know how Nigerian girls can be."
"Well, I don't care as long as I get a taste of her!" Krayzee slurred, licking his lips.
"Me too!"
"You don't need say that twice!" Dorian jibed, to my disgust. "I can't wait to suck those lips and drink the sweet milk from her..."
"Enough!" someone roared, slamming his fist on the tablet.
We all looked up in shock to see Damien panting in supressed rage as he slowly glared at all of us. I gulped nervously because angry was just an understatement...he was livid!
"Dude, my ph- " Dorian began only to be cut off by Damien.
"How dare you?!" he seethed.
"What? I was only-"
"Spare me your lustful delusions, Kai! How many times do I have to remind you that she's Great Father's special guest not a mere servant for you all to force yourself on again!"
"Special Guest?!" I thought.
A special guest is a person who's honored by grandfather for good deeds or a person he specially hand picks due to their ability and we must respect them because thier bragging rights was second to that of grandfather's. Good thing, all our friends knew that as they begun to grumble.
"Why didn't you tell us, Dorian?" Noah scolded.
"Oh, em, It must have slipped my mind..."
"Hey Draco, if she had been chosen by Great father, do think she'll be as slutty as you have painted her to be?"
"I-I thought..."
"Or maybe we should ask Great Father for his own..."
"I'm sorry!" Draco said immediately, his pride hurt as his turned red, tears threatening to fall from his eyes. "I'm sorry I called her a slut."
That's Damien for you, he always found a way to restore dicorom whenever they begin to go crazy. Most times, it made me feel like he's the eldest instead of me; but in all, I couldn't hold back my smirk as Damien forced the to appologize to the girl, as though she here.
"I don't remember saying that I was done with you!" Damien snarled, turning to Dorian who had almost tiptoed to the door.
"B-But I thought..."
"Listen of all of you, this girl is off limits." he warned, with a lingering stare on Kai's friends. "If I see anyone's close to the angel that rescued my sister, I'll cut it off, roast it and make a video of you eating it!"
"Woah, Damien! Isn't that a bit extreme?" l said, going over to him as I tried to pacify him.
"Then, I'll swear Mia's grave!" Damien growled, causing us to gasp.
Damien only swears this way when he means buisness and he doesn't even blink when the ments our the punishment in the end.
"Just consider this as your last chance to heed to my warnings: 'Not every women is to be tagged as a slut. And not every one is as promiscuous as you!'"
"First of all," Kai began, shaking in fear, "I'm older than you and I demand respect, Secondly, don't you dare tell me how to live my life: it's mine, nor yours! And Thirdly, do you have any idea how stressed I've for the past days?"
"And risky errotic escapades are your only pain relievers?"
"That's none of your buisness, Draco!" snapped Dorian, before turing back to face Damien. "And finally, my notion on women will never change. Plus, I don't think I'm just going back off her just because you say so. In fact, I've gotten reasons to make her mine..."
"Dorian, are you crazy?!! Grandfather to disown you?!"
"You've been warned, Kai!" Damien gritted, coming forward to face Kai.
"Give me one good reason why I should obey you!" Dorian scoffed stubbornly, inching closer to face Damien off.
"I've already told you..."
"I've never seen you so upset about a girl unless... OMG!" he gapsed, taking a few steps backward.
"Unless what?"
"You're also interested in her!" Kai smirked, but Damien just glared at him.
"You see, he can't even reply!" he continued, looking at us. "I can't believe you've finally fallen in love with another girl since M-ahh!"
"Damien!" we all screamed as Damien pinned Kai to the wall by the neck in a flash chocking him.
"Who's name were you just about to call?"
"No one!"
"Damien, stop!"
"Sass her name one more time and I swear on her grave I'll make you wish you'd trade lives with her instead!"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Kai wheezed, who slowly felt soul leaving his body.
But Damien didn't look like he was going to release him anytime soon.
"Damien, what are you doing? Let him go! You're gonna kill him!" I pleaded along with the rest as tried to pry Damien's grip off Dorian's neck.
Damien refused to let go until Zayne called through the door to remind us of our photoshoot. Kai's face was as red as chilli when Damien released him. But betore I could say anything, Damien stormed towards the changing room, not sparing us a glance, slaming the door hard on his way out. Silently, we all helped Kai up before returning brack to our seats, stunned by the turn of events.
I don't know why I feel this way but I could only dede from the looks of things that...
Something gonna happen.
Something big - and it was gonna be really bloody!
What's Dorian's problem with Damien?