Chapter 377 - Fourth Darkening (Part VIII)

There is one mission given to Lucas.

In order for him to have his mate back, he has to bring his younger sister back to her mate … the Alpha King of all Alpha Werewolves.

How will he do it if things were more complicated than it seems?

Lucas hoped for things to be less complicated.

With the things reported by Ingrid, everything just became more difficult for Lucas.

After Ingrid reported to Lucas regarding the current situation within the vampire kingdom, Lucas became more worried.

But Ingrid has not mentioned about the return of Berrick.

Upon King Lionel's orders, no vampire shall mention to Lucas regarding Berrick. 

'I guess it would be better if the focus for now will be on his younger sister. Rather than distracting him with the news about his father.' Ingrid thought to herself while waiting for Lucas to respond to her report.

Few moments have passed since she reported to Lucas regarding the issue revolving around his younger sister.

"So, you are telling me … my younger sister has become dark and the king of vampires has no idea that she is still alive." Lucas reiterated the things reported to him.

"Basically, yes! Though, I would need your help to stabilize the situation. Or else she would wreak more havoc and cause more chaos than it is already!" Ingrid expressed her concerns.

She continued, 

"Not all vampires would want to continuously be at war. Sometimes never ending battles make an old soul like mine get tired of it all. From fighting, losses, and further deaths."

Instead of comprehending all the things which Ingrid was mentioning to Lucas, he was contemplating on something else.

Remembering all the reminders of his own mate.

Melody warned him that in case Malia transformed into her fourth darkening.

She instructed and advised him not to confront Malia.

According to Melody, once Malia transforms into her dark self, only her voice can bring her back to her usual self.

*** Before Lucas returned ***

On the day of his departure, Lucas was permitted to bid farewell with his mate.

Being closely guarded by Chloe and the elite officers of the Alpha King.

"I will return for you!" Lucas held Melody's hand.

Looking at her eyes deeply.

Though, Melody was still feeling shy and a bit flustered from the genuine charm of Lucas.

"Just make sure … you get Malia back!" Melody remarked.

Hesitantly, she added.

"And … be safe! Don't do something too careless. Remember … once she has transformed into dark, retreat and avoid her at all cost." Melody whispered.

Others were preoccupied with the current warning of their Alpha King through the mind-link.

Making them distracted for a moment from the whispers of Melody.

King Alcyd warned everyone to never let their guards down.

At the same time, Chloe argued with Georgie regarding the command of King Alcyd.

Georgie would remain in the royal palace.

"Why would you agree with the Alpha King, Chloe? Would it be better if I go along with Lucas and maybe I could convince Selene to come along?" Georgie insisted.

"Georgie, you are already informed regarding the current condition of Selene. She would not remember you!"

"What if she remembers once she sees me? Have you forgotten? I am very close to Selene's heart!"

"I know Georgie! But …"

"It's about Freddie, right? Because I am the only leverage you can have against him."

"Georgie! It's not that … Actually, it's the opposite! I cannot protect you if … you go. King Alcyd is still upset with your brother and we cannot trust him that he will not do something against you." Chloe shared to Georgie regarding her worry for him.

Others may have surrounded or closely guarded the perimeters of the vicinity around the designated private chamber of Melody, all of them were actually preoccupied for a moment with their personal stuff.

"Is there any other way to bring her back into her usual self? Only your voice?" Lucas asked.

"How I wish there is another way!"

Suddenly, she realized something.

Discreetly whispering to Lucas that if he finds Booth or the other hunters, they could help him too. 

"Maybe an anti-magic weapon wielder can help you. As long as she has not become dark because if she does … you have no choice but to avoid her."

…

Lucas wanted to do something else to begin his departure.

"Can I …" Lucas wanted to ask Melody for even just a peck on the cheeks.

But due to his fear of getting rejected by her, there was hesitation on his part if it was right to ask her.

Unexpectedly, Melody gave him a hug.

Warm and sweet …

Her fragrance and touch calmed everything down.

'I can settle with a hug …' Lucas thought to himself.

Receiving Melody's hug and hugging her back as well.

"Please wait for me and you can trust the friends of my sister. Except for her mate! He is ruthless and be wary of him. Do not accept any offers from him, okay?" Lucas reminded his mate.

Melody lowered her gaze before responding.

"Umm, okay! Just don't take too long …"

*** Back in the Present ***

"I was warned not to go against her head-on. I was also told that her fourth darkening is far worse than we could expect it to be. Compared to her, she is way more powerful and stronger than I." Lucas explained to Ingrid.

"Then what would you suggest for us to do? Wait until she takes over the vampire kingdom?" 

"No … maybe seek the help of an unlikely ally." Lucas suggested.

"The hunters? Oh no! Definitely, NO!" Ingrid refused the idea of working with hunters.

Lucas heaved a sigh.

A sigh of defeat.

But hope came to him.

Realizing that there could be someone who could help.

"Oh, there is! If you help me to go somewhere else and maybe we could seek someone's help with a better vision than the two of us combined." Lucas told Ingrid his plans.

Ingrid remained skeptic with the plans of Lucas.

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On the other hand,

While Lucas was busy strategizing with Ingrid on how they could stop Malia.

Somewhere near the eastern coast of King Lionel's territory.

Malia was able to locate some witches on hiding.

In a certain village …

All witches were gathered by Malia.

"So … are these the only witches in the village?" Malia issued her query to the other villagers.

There was a row of witches chained by Malia.

Members of the Gorvic Coven were surrounding the villagers.

Blocking any possible escape route for them.

And some members on stand-by for Malia's command.

Remy and Amelia were both standing behind Malia.

With their red eyes gleaming.

"The king of vampires has declared war to witches. And it seems that witches have angered the king of vampires. We have no choice but to eliminate the threat to the vampire king." Malia gave a convincing act.

Emphasizing and further sensationalizing the conflict between the vampires and the witches.

In a gruesome sight, Malia cold bloodedly killed all innocent witches without any hesitations.

Blood spilled on the ground.

The children were covered by their elders.

Preventing them to witness such inhumane act.

Vampires were surprised to see how Malia could deliver her schemes and no witches could even stand up against her.

Other witches seemed powerless against her.

Right after the spectacle she made in front of the villagers, Malia allowed the other villagers to run for their lives and not look back.

"I still do not understand … why kill the witches and let the other villagers go?" Remy was obviously confused.

"Oh, Remy! Remy! Remy! They will head to the closest hunter they could meet. I just attached some tracking insect attached to some of the humans. For sure they will report the gruesome scene that took place here. And hoping … for the hunters to make another raid against the vampires." Malia answered her query.

She continued, "Whoever helps those humans, I will be able to find out the other stations of hunters scattered in the territory. Once the massive raid begins, the other covens will seek shelter either to their king or to … the northern fortress."

Adding to her explanation.

"But due to the shortage of resources and constant attacks that I will conduct. The king of vampires will be forced to limit his accommodation for his allies. Which will be on our favor. Giving us the opportunity to sway more allies to our side! And of course … I need to more dark magic! More death, especially from the witches would make my dark magic stronger." Malia revealed.

Only silence, they could do. Upon hearing Malia's ruthless schemes.

Indeed there will be darker days to come.

…

…

From afar, a group of women were watching the village burn.

"Should we help the humans, high priestess?" one of the companions asked.

"It's too late! We return to our hideout. We cannot do anything here!" the high priestess replied.

She continued, "We need to hurry before Mia and her dark circle find us!"

The group of women returned to the shadows and disappeared.

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