~Zayne~



Scrrrrrhhhh


The wheels of my car scratched against the harsh surface of the room as I brought it to a halt.


'Phew!"

I took in a deep breath as I stood in front of the cemetery gates.


I shivered to the harsh cold that filled the darkness of the night.


I decided to drop by to see Maya, my wife, after all it's been a long while.

I went without the consent of anybody, not even Rowan. The only thing I told him was if I was not in my room by morning, he should check for me in the forest.

I only had less than an hour to get in and take my medicine before the curse happened.


I entered the cemetery as my eyes went searching for Maya's grave.

I couldn't help but have the feeling of spirits looming in every shadow.


'Maya, a lot has been happening, you know?" I sat next to her grave not before dropping a banquet of flowers.

'A few nights ago I almost died trying to save my maid.

Rowan got arrested, but now he's out, they couldn't hold him for long" I chuckled.

'Luther, my brother tried to kill Steph and pin it on Rowan"

I said, but this time my voice became more tense.

'I can't help feeling that something bad is going to happen very soon and I'm…. worried, I just wish you were here" My eyes watered as I sniffed in.

The pain of losing was ever fresh in my heart.

'Maya, I know that they killed you, but I'm beginning to find out that not all of them are so bad"

A thought of Emily flashed in my mind calming down my heart. She seemed to be the antidote to my grief, the grief I had since Maya died.


Oh no!

I gasped in shock, squinting my eyes to view my watch.

I'm almost late! I only have ten minutes left"

'Mwah" I blew a kiss at her grave before hurrying to my car. 'Bye, Maya nice chatting with you"



The engine roared as I gripped the steering wheel, my knuckles white against the leather.


I sped down the winding road, the castle looming in the distance, swarmed over by dark clouds.

'I'm almost there"

I glanced at the hand clock I wore underneath by cloth.

Five minutes left!

I recalled the last time I failed to take my medicine.

I woke up naked at the banks of the ‘Great Big Ocean'. I was lucky that I didn't drown in the ocean.

As I rounded a sharp bend, a flash of movement caught my swift eye.


Some figures cloaked in dark, tattered garments, their red eyes glinting with malice.

But a sense of familiarity with them soon grew.


Whatever they are, I can't afford to fight them now, I'll surely be late.

Heart pounding, I pressed the accelerator, but the road was narrow, and the figures closed in with alarming speed.


Suddenly, a large figure leaped into the path, arms outstretched.

I swerved away from it, barely missing the obstacle, but the car spun wildly, tires screeching against the road.

Scrrrrrrrrh


Fuck, only two minutes.


A dull thud reverberated through the vehicle, followed by a sharp crack as the window shattered.


The figure slowly walked up to my car's window.



What! A vampire.

Impossible! My mind jolted.

Some things are not right.

It's been years since a vampire crossed anywhere near the lycan kingdom.

The other two figures with him emerged from the shadows.. They gritted their teeth against each other.

He glanced in the rearview mirror, catching sight of the vampires regrouping, their faces twisted with a fierce determination.

I would normally be scared of the danger of the vampires.

Their creatures are very sadistic and heartless.

But in a few seconds, the hungry and blood thirsty beast in me, would let out on these three poor vampires.

I stepped out of the car, my steps a bit scattered as I struggled to gather my bearings.

'Why are you here?! I will make sure VODKA will hear from me do this"


'Oh, we're here with instructions from Vodka, you and the whole Lycan kingdom will fall!!"

'Your members went against the truce and invaded our kingdom, so that means war!"

one of them said with an evil grin on his face.

What!

A war with the vampires…. Oh No!


A sudden burst of pain moved round my body.

'Arghhh" I groaned as I gritted my teeth. Fuck it's happening!!

My body began to swell up rapidly. Shredding my clothes to pieces. A thick black fur covered my skin. Sharp and long canines grew from my teeth.


The size of the beast I turned to at night was more than five times the size of my Lycan.

The creature I transformed to is a phenomenon of nature.

It was neither a Lycan nor a dragon but rather a Lycan mix with elements and the ferocity of a dragon. I seem to lose control of myself whenever I transform into it.


The red glinted eyes of the vampires nearly bulged out. They were in disbelief.


'Run! We're gonna die!" I heard one of the vampires cry and the next moment everything around me went black. I could barely remember anything else.


'What? Where I'm I?" I muttered under my breath as I fluttered my eyes open.

Despite my blurred vision I was able to notice two figures staring at me, their gaze unwavering.

I squinted my eyes as I took a closer look at them.

'Emily? Rowan?"

'Yes Lord Zayne!" their voices reached my ears almost simultaneously.


Oh Gosh!

'Zayne, we brought you some clothes," Rowan said as he threw some clothes to my face.


'Clothes? Oh No!!"

I jumped off as I looked round my body.

I was naked!

Fuck.

I noticed Emily's chuckle. 'This is funny to you right?"

'Turn around please!!" They turned away from me, their backside facing my direction.

I hurriedly got dressed.

The cloud in my mind seemed to clear out, memories of last night flashed back to me.


Vampires want a war! That's not good. We are at a disadvantage to them. They have more warriors and resources for us.

And who were the intruders that went to the vampire kingdom without my consent. They would be punished at once.


'Let's go to the castle, Rowan calls an urgent board meeting!" I said walking back to the castle with no waste in motion.

'Okay sir"

Rowan walked past us to ring the bell for the board meeting.


As I and Emily walked down to the castle, there seemed to be an elephant in the open.

I glanced at Emily, her face dying to ask a question.

I prayed that she didn't. How could I tell her that I turn into a monster every night?


'Zayne, aren't you going to tell me what you were doing there?" Emily said pointing back from where we came.

I froze at the spot as I found the words to answer her, hard to come by.

'Emily, now is not the time" I could do nothing more but avoid the question.

'Zayne but…… '

'I said now is not the time to be a maid!!" I cut her off because my tone was very harsh and rude.


I looked at her, her eyes were getting watery, her joy was quickly ruined by me.

'I-m sorry Emily" was the least I could do for her. I didn't mean to hurt her.


She stared helplessly at me, her face now pale. She wiped away a tear from her eye before she ran away to the castle, the pain still fresh in her.

'Fuck!" I was enraged by myself. How could I treat her like that? She meant more to me than just a maid.

What is wrong with me?


BELL RINGS

The loud noise of the large bell hung above the castle rang to my ears.


I have to go, it's time for the meeting.


By the time I arrived at the conference, the entire hall was almost full, and only a few people were still on their way.

Immediately I stepped on the wooden podium, my face took a serious look.


'Last night something happened to me!" my voice was audible enough to everyone as they listened keenly.

'I was ambushed by members of the vampire kingdom" I said as loud gasps came from the crowd, followed by chattering.

'They are planning a war against us, the Lycans, apparently some of us intruded their kingdom".


'My Lord, what do we do?" a voice came from the crowd.

'Myself,Luther, Thorn, Cedric and Rowan will pay a visit to the Vampire kingdom, to sort out any alternative to war and find out the intruders as well.

And if we don't then there will be blood shed"

My voice turned cold.


'Luther!" I called him out, but there was no response.


My eyes searched around the hall, no sign of Luther.

'Where's Luther?"


DOOR OPENS


'Yes, Zayne?" Luther dashed to the room, patching heavily, his hands firmly placed on his chest.

I thought of asking for his whereabouts, but why bother? I had more pressing issues.


'Cedric ready the cars, we head out for the vampire kingdom"


'Vampire kingdom, why?" Luther asked, I wasn't really, he hadn't been at the meeting till now.

'A war is about to begin Luther! And we need to get ready" l looked into his eyes, fear gripped him tight.

I've never seen him terrified before.

'I won't go, Zayne"

Luther responded, his reply leaving me dumbfounded.

What's wrong with Zayne? He's been acting very strange.



~Luther~


'We're almost there!" Thorn said, squinting his eyes to get a better view of the castle.

'Come on, let's go!"

We rode the horses through the stubborn branches and veins of the forest.


'Fuck! Who did this!"

I cursed at the sight of three dead vampires laying on the floor.

Their flesh was torn out of their skin, their bones visibly to the eyes.

Some bits of their flesh chopped out as blood covered their bodies and some.

'These are vampires Luther, they were here before us and attacked us"

Reta's words caused me to piece out the puzzle.

'But that wasn't the plan, they have to wait for our order before they kill Zayne and Emily".


BELL RINGS


The faint noise of the large bell at the castle echoed to our ears.

'We have to go, now!" I got back on my horse as I raced off the castle.

If there is a meeting called up, it won't be long before Zayne asks for me.


In a few minutes, I reached the castle, Thorn and Reta lacking a bit behind.

I rushed to the conference hall and my steps quickened.

'Luther!"


'Where is Luther?"


I heard the distant voice of Zayne as he called for me.

'Yes, Zayne?" I dashed into the hall. I was breathing heavily, my hands placed on my chest region.

Zayne gave me a strange look, his brows scattered as he stared at me. He seemed to want to say something, but rather didn't.


'Cedric, ready the cars we head out for the vampire kingdom"

My mind went blank for a moment.

Fuck! I'm dead.

Did Zayne just say we're going to the vampire kingdom.

'Vampire kingdom, why?" I asked as fear gripped me.

Not fear of fighting the vampires but rather fear for Zayne finding out we intruded the vampire kingdom. If he did, with the power he has as king, we would be hung at once.


'Luther, a war is about to begin and we need to be ready"


I can't afford to go to the vampire kingdom, I can't.

'I'm not going" the crowd gasped in shock. Everyone was shocked by my statement, as was Zayne.

I immediately turned and exited the hall.


'I'm dead, there gonna find out what we did, FUCK!"


I must act now or never.


'I will have to leave the Lycan kingdom, now!