Chapter 2 The Attack

Viola's POV Wait a minute, did I inform you that Soriea is the heir Alpha to the Solaris Crescent Pack? Yea, I know you may be wondering why, since she's a lady, but Soriea has such strong and determined features that even death cannot stop her. I think she's the bravest of all the pack members. She was among the few determined pack members who decided to stand their ground and defend the pack against rogues who invaded our territory. Unfortunately, she was the only one that made it alive, thus earning the position of the future heir of the pack. She came back badly wounded, even though she managed to escape from the roques’ captivity, as she was being slated to be used as a scapegoat. Very soon she'll be eighteen as well; even though she has shifted and has also developed such outstanding features, she's yet to be mated with her fated mate by the moon goddess, and this will go a long way toward determining the fate of the pack. Avian, our friend, will also be twenty in five days. Soriea is anxiously awaiting the full moon ceremony, and if fate will shine on them to be mated, no one knows yet. He's tall and muscular, with very strong hairlines. His bluish-grey eyes can melt a rock, but I need to try as much as possible to suppress such feelings, as he's already engrossed with my cousin. Avian Braks is the only son of a former Alpha who was deranged and thus could not shoulder the activities of the pack. This led to the crowning of Alpha Wills, Soriea's dad, who is currently late. The need for the bond had developed right from childhood as the pack sought collaboration between the two friends in order to avert the crisis. But you know, Soriea is strong and authoritative; her wolf is of the grey family, the strongest and deadliest wolf; hence, she doesn't succumb easily. How Soriea became so endeared to me is a story for another day. She had been my senior for a month plus. Just like my slow nature, I was lost in the midst of some strange animals, I had missed my way while going through training. Actually, my immediate family had no knowledge of my whereabouts; thus, I was left to figure out my movement. Fortunately for me, she came by through our mind link immediately, and I was preserved. She has this attribute that I really want to imbibe, and I try as much as possible to get close in order to learn from her. She's a very easy-going she-wolf, I must confess, and she's loved by everyone. Suddenly, I heard a sling, like a bird flying past. I immediately turned with my heart skipping and beating as if a drummer were having a concert inside me; it almost popped out. I was scared and laid bare on the floor, trying as much as possible to conceal myself from the scene and also trying my best to see if Soriea and Avian were safe. The sight was terrifying and also filled with uncertainty as to what may have happened. I could hear sounds of howling, cracking and shouts of victory for the rogues. “Finally, we've gotten hold of the foe." Hahahaha, sparkles of laughter spread across the region. You invaded our territory, fought like a warrior, and escaped our grips; you thought you'd won? Today is our turn to feast on your flesh. Again, hahahahahhaa, was heard again among the rogues. We'll have such a great feast tonight. Her blood already tastes fresh; I can't wait to feast on it. Maybe we should roast her and use her image as a warning to those who want to prove their strength. Yes, she's an example and will forever be. At this instance, I saw a clique of rogues gathered around each other, staring at her with blood-stained eyes as if ready to engage in war. I couldn't help but look again. I counted the rogues, and they numbered seven in total. Each having claws as that of an eagle with scaly bodies. Funny enough, each was of same height, size, and complexion, with tails depicting those of squirrels. Their teeth clenched together, a deep-pointed canine with faces just as those of a beast. I think the devil itself even had a better look than they. Apparently, Soriea had become a target for these devils, as they used any opportunity they saw in order to bring her down. Yea, if not, how would one explain the recent attacks here and there on her life? Seriously, it was becoming too rampant for such attacks on her. Remember, she was the defender of our pack and the heir Alpha to the throne, even though she is a she-wolf. Our former Alpha, the leader of the Solaris Crescent Pack, Alpha Demian Wills who happened to be my uncle and Soriea's father, was among the fallen heroes who fought against the rogues to defend our pack. Unfortunately, he never made it alive. He was battered by the rogues, though he came back to the pack house, but slipped and died immediately as he stepped into the building. It was such a tragic scene, which made the whole pack mourn. No one expected such a thing to happen, but life must continue. This made Soriea grow stronger as the heir who must sit on the throne and protect her people. Her Alpha ceremony would have been one of the most epic events in the history of the universe. But this is how it ended. So sad. I couldn't imagine this was all for our lives. While lost in my thought waiting to be devoured suddenly, I heard her shout as loud as possible, Run! Run!! Viola, run!!! She had changed into her wolf form, setting herself ready to attack and shouting like a wounded lion. She gave out a howling sound, and I guess this alerted the scene that the community knew something had gone wrong. In my dream state, I felt I was already dead, or maybe I was in a trance and wanted someone to wake me up badly. I was so frightened that my legs suddenly became lame as I tried my best to stand but couldn't. Maybe I couldn't come to terms with the reality of seven dangerous creatures ravaging a single wolf just because of her strength. I couldn't run; of course, what use is my life at this stage when a hero is about to be brought down? I hadn't shifted yet, as I was still a month to eighteen, and I wouldn't want to live either if anything happened to Soriea. But something struck me: I never imagined I could be so bold as to stare at those heartless creatures in order to catch a glimpse of what went on. Soriea was still shouting and beckoning me to run, which I refused. Run! Run!!!!!!!!! Were her last words. I wasn't fast; thus, running will be a useless adventure. If I'll need to run in order to save my life, then I am as good as dead. I was just determined to stay and behold the sight. “Where is Avian?" not knowing who to ask. I couldn't behold his presence, or maybe he had been ripped off by the rogues; I couldn't imagine. Thus, I watched the rogues ravishing my cousin, with each taking turns on her skin. It was such a deadly sight to behold. Oh, moon goddess, would you please help? At these words, I never knew when I passed out.