Elijah, with Malakai's guidance, discovered a secret passage into Netherlands through the river. The nation, surrounded by water, remained unaware of the hidden entrance. Malakai revealed the magical path, and Elijah mobilized his wolf troops.
That night, Aria experienced a terrifying vision: dogs ravaging Netherlands. She rushed to inform her grandfather, a village historian, but he dismissed her concerns. Undeterred, Aria confided in Lyriel and returned home to share her vision with her father.
Upon arrival, Aria found her father absent and decided to tell her paternal grandfather, despite their strained relationship.
"What do you want, lady?" he asked gruffly.
Aria hesitated, sensing his disdain. "I had a vision, and it's terrible."
His tone softened slightly. "What did you see?"
"Dogs attacked our nation. They killed and burned everyone. I saw you getting stabbed."
Her words sparked fear in his eyes. He rushed to the council chambers, ringing the emergency bell. The twelve leaders gathered, alarmed.
"My granddaughter had a vision... dogs invaded Netherlands and destroyed everything."
Murmurs and fear spread. One leader asked, "Did you say granddaughter? You have a child?"
The room fell silent, and Aria's grandfather revealed, "Yes, I do. She's a product of an uncalled taboo."
Whispers and gasps filled the room. Someone mentioned the ancient prophecy: "A child born through black and white sorcery will reunite the world."
The leaders deliberated, considering Aria's vision and the prophecy.
As the council leaders continued to debate and argue over Aria's vision, they knew deep down that fate was inevitable. No matter their efforts, the future couldn't be altered.
"We can't change the course of destiny," one councilor said, resignation etched on his face.
Another nodded in agreement. "We've seen it before. Visions, prophecies... they always unfold as foretold."
The meeting dragged on, but no consensus was reached. No concrete plan was formed. It was as if they were waiting for the inevitable.
But beneath the surface, a different story unfolded. Some council leaders, wiser and more cunning, had already made up their minds. They knew that survival depended on secrecy and stealth.
As the meeting adjourned, these leaders dispersed, each returning to their respective homes. Under the cover of darkness, they began to make preparations.
They gathered their loved ones, sharing hushed instructions and warnings. Families were swiftly relocated to hidden caves and underground shelters, concealed from prying eyes.
One councilor, Marcus, ushered his family into a hidden underground chamber beneath their estate. His wife, Elara, clutched their children's hands, fear in her eyes.
"What's happening, Marcus?" she whispered.
Marcus's expression was grim. "Aria's vision... it's real. We must protect ourselves."
Elara nodded, understanding.
Similar scenes played out across Netherlands. Council leaders, aware of the impending doom, shielded their families from the looming threat.
Aria's vision had sparked a silent exodus, a desperate bid to escape the coming destruction.
But amidst this secrecy, Aria remained unaware of the council's hidden actions. Her warning had been issued, but would it be enough?
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Under the full moon's eerie glow, Elijah and his wolf troops invaded Netherlands through the secret river passage. Transforming into their wolf forms, they ravaged the land, devouring everything in their path.
Malakai, wielding his dark magic, neutralized the witches' and wizards' powers, rendering them defenseless. The wolves tore through the helpless crowd, sparing no one.
Aria, hidden in the underground floor of Silvermist, trembled with fear. Her grandfather, wise and prepared, had sheltered their family, including himself, in the secret pit. Aria's father cradled his newly pregnant wife, shielding her from harm.
Meanwhile, Lila, Elijah's gamma wolf, sniffed the empty room above. Her acute sense of smell detected the hidden family.
"There's no one here, Lila," a wolf companion said.
Lila insisted, "I can sense them. Many are hidden here."
"A past scent, perhaps?" the wolf suggested.
Lila dug her claws into the ground. "No, they're here."
The other wolves joined her, clawing at the floor until they uncovered a hidden stairway.
Aria's family cowered in fear as the wolves drew closer. Their magical powers, once their strongest defense, were useless against Malakai's spell. Except for Aria's.
Aria's unique energy, born from the black and white sorcery, remained unaffected. Her grandfather's eyes locked onto hers, filled with a mix of hope and desperation.
Aria's mind raced as she frantically searched for a solution. She had only one spell she could rely on - the invisible spell she'd taught herself. While hiding from a python in the woods, she discovered this unique magic. But she'd never tested it on others, let alone nine people.
Without hesitation, Aria rushed to the connecting door of the pit and focused her energy. The entrance began to shimmer, becoming invisible. She held her breath, hoping her spell would hold.
Lila, still sniffing the air, stood mere inches from Aria. Though she couldn't see her, Lila's instincts screamed that someone was there.
"Someone is definitely here," Lila growled, her voice low and menacing. "I can sense it."
A wolf companion approached, skeptical. "Lila, there's no one here."
Lila's ears perked up, her hackles raised. "How can there be a stairway with no one here? Something's fishy. Get Malakai here immediately."
The wolf nodded and sprinted off to find Malakai. Lila remained, her eyes scanning the seemingly empty space.
Aria held her breath, praying her spell would remain effective. Her family's lives depended on it. She felt their fearful gazes on her, trusting her to keep them safe.
Malakai's dark figure appeared beside Lila, his eyes narrowing. "What's the situation?"
Lila's tail twitched. "I sense someone here, but I can't see them."
Malakai's gaze swept the area, his magic probing for any hidden energies. Aria's heart pounded, worried her spell might falter.
"What's below this stairway?" Malakai asked, his voice dripping with suspicion.
Lila's ears perked up. "I think that's where they're hiding."
Malakai's eyes flashed with malevolent intent. "Let's me see."
Malakai's eyes gleamed with malice as he tossed a mysterious powder into the air. The particles danced, shimmering with dark magic.
Aria's invisible spell faltered, and she coughed, losing control. The scene around her snapped back into focus.
The hidden entrance reappeared, and the wolves burst forth, their snarls and growls filling the air.
Aria's father, desperate to protect his family, lunged at the nearest wolf. But he was no match for the beast's ferocity.
The wolf slammed him to the ground, its claws flashing in the dim light. Aria's scream echoed through the pit.
Her vision was unfolding before her eyes – the terror, the bloodshed, the death.
Her grandfather stumbled backward, his eyes wide with horror, as a wolf's claw sliced through his chest. He crumpled to the ground.
"Grandfather!" Aria wailed.
Her mother and pregnant stepmother cowered in the corner, shielding the younger children. Aria's heart broke as she watched her family being torn apart.
Malakai's laughter echoed through the carnage. "You should have stayed hidden, chosen one."
Lila, Elijah's gamma wolf, approached Aria, her eyes blazing with hunger. Aria stood frozen, paralyzed by fear.
The wolf's hot breath washed over her face, and Aria's vision began to blur. Her world was crumbling around her.
Just as all seemed lost, a surge of adrenaline coursed through Aria's veins. She remembered her unique magic – the black and white sorcery that had created her.
With newfound determination, Aria raised her hands, and a burst of energy exploded from her fingertips.
The wolves halted, momentarily stunned. Aria seized the opportunity.
"Get away!" she shouted, channeling her magic into a protective shield around her family.
The wolves retreated, snarling, but Aria's resolve remained unbroken. She would fight to save her loved ones, no matter the cost.