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Daceria fell asleep in her sister’s arms. Forest held her as she too fell asleep against her older sister. Kallman stayed awake for he knew the danger that would await them in the dawning of the morning. He watched out the window steadily waiting for the us, for the yes of the hunters would fill the swamp. Kallman had never before ever had so many people in his swamp at one time, but he knew what their reason was. They wanted Daceria and Forest and would kill anyone who tried to stop them from achieving their goal. Kallman remembered the old days when he’d buy weapons from ex-hunters, now he not dared to go near the village. He wasn’t afraid of them but he realize their strength in numbers.

On the other hand Keri and the hunters were assembled within the forest. They had escaped the buys but they didn’t know of the other dangers of Kallman’s swamp. There was good ole Charlie, and of course quicksand and tar pits. Keri commanded the hunters to prepare for the battle. Adam shook his head as he had the hunters ready their weapons. Adam wonder what Kedro’s plans were now that one silver wolf was out of the way. Kedro’s main plan was originally to capture them all. Now he had killed one. Adam didn’t know Kedro’s entire plans but Adam did know he wanted Kallman dead this time. He had escaped the ocean death trap. Adam, Keri and the other hunter waited in complete silence for the dawning of morning to draw upon their attack.

The sun rose from the east and as it was seen Daceria and Forest were awoken by the bright sun shining in on them.

Daceria walked over to Kallman’s side and looked out the window.

“Lovely morning today isn’t it Kallman?” asked Daceria. Kallman continued to watch out the window.

“Is something wrong?” asked Forest coming up to Kallman’s other side.

“Their here.” replied Kallman and as he said that Keri was the first one in as the others trailed not far off. Daceria could not believe what she was seeing. All the hunters were heading their way very rapidly. Daceria knew what they had done to her brother. They would kill Kallman as well. She could not let Kallman die, not when her sister had finally found someone to love. Daceria was so happy for her sister.

“How did they know where we were?” asked Forest.

“They probably followed Daceria’s scent to the swamp.” replied Kallman. Daceria started to back away.

“Relax… They followed you because of Darkstorm’s death. Now with him gone Forest and yourself are the only targets left. Don’t worry I will protect you both.” explained Kallman pulling her back next to him again.

“No, I have to stop running from the hunters. I will have to face them sooner of later.” replied Daceria pulling away from his grasp and jumping out the window only a short distance from Keri and the hunters.

“Well, well, well the bait is coming to us?” smirked Keri. “Adam I’ll let you handle this.”

Adam walked up to Daceria. He looked at her for a few long minutes.

“Have you come to turn yourself in?” asked Adam smiling. Daceria looked away the toward Kallman and Forest in the tree house. She sighed as she shook her head yes. Adam smiled as he called a few others over including Keri.

“I didn’t think it would be this easy.” smiled Keri as the hunters tied her hands behind her back.

“Keri, may I have a last request?” asked Daceria.

“Sure, make your wish known then I shall take you to Kedro.” replied Keri.

“Leave my sister and Kallman alone. I’m the only one Kedro really wants.” Daceria responded.

“Hmm…I’ll see what I can do.” replied Keri. Kallman knew what he ad to do. He whispered to the wind.

“Save her, destroy the enemy.” whispered Kallman. Suddenly from out of the corner of the swamp came Charlie grabbing the two hunters that were holding Daceria and swallowed them whole. Keri was freaked out and all the hunters ran out of the swam like cowards. Kallman jumped out from the window and untied her.

“I told you I would protect you, and don’t worry they can’t kill me. Once I find Kedro he will pay for hurting Forest and you.” explained Kallman.

“Thank you Kallman.” smiled Daceria as she embraced him.

“No problem at all, you are family and I will always protect my family.” he replied. Daceria smiled.

“I will stay with you guys one more night but then I will return to my tree. I eventually will get over the death of my brother and be able to stand on my own two feet.” explained Daceria jumping up the tree into the tree house. Kallman followed behind her. Forest eagerly greeted them both with a great loving embrace.

“Sis, I’m so glad they didn’t take you. I hate the hunters.” retorted Forest bitterly.

“Hello, hunter. Why are you in such a hurry?” asked Ace. Keith was silent for he could not believe what he was seeing.

“Your…your…supposed to be…dead.” shouted Keith. Ace clapped his hand over Keith’s mouth.

“You really don’t want to hurt anyone. You were once a normal man, until he came and killed your parents.” explained Ace as he removed his hand.

“How. Do you know?” asked Keith still shocked over the face Ace the king of wolves was alive.

“I’ve been watching the hunters from behind the scenes. I watched Kedro destroy my word but yet he cannot kill the legacy of my family. The one I knew Kedro couldn’t have the heart to kill, the one I named after myself Daceria.” explained Ace.

“But why would you hide the fact that you’re alive from your only family?” demanded Keith.

“I had too, for with me around she would not have come as far. I hid it, to protect her. I am sad that I have lost my son to Kedro’s blade, but I know that was his fate. That fate will strengthen my daughter and make her determined to defeat Kedro for good, for he is the true evil.” explained Ace.

“What is she do you, a daughter or just a legacy that you want passed on?” asked Keith angry at Ace. At least Keith’s parents had raised him until that dreadful day.

“She is both, if I would have stayed we both would have suffered the fate of Darkstorm, death by the blade.” explained Ace.

“So why are you telling me all this, shouldn’t you be worried that I would tell Kedro you are alive. That alone would set his soul on fire.” explained Keith.

“Because, I see deep down you don’t wish to serve Kedro. You just feel it’s your only choice because he destroyed your family. If you had not you thought he would kill you as well.” explained Ace.

“So your not afraid of Kedro?” asked Keith.

“If I was I would still be in hiding but I have realized something which made me come out of my well faked death. My daughter she is the light of this world. The one who will destroy the darkness that Kedro has created.” explained Ace.

“Darkness what are you talking about?” asked Keith now really interest in what the wise wolf had to tell him .Keith did not want to tell Kedro of Ace if Kedro was the reason for all the misfortune so many had suffered.

“Come with me and I shall tell you.” replied Ace. Keith did not refused, he followed Ace all the way to the mountain lands.

“No one but myself knows my location but I Trust that you won’t tell Kedro that I’m alive.” explained Ace as they began to climb the mountain.

On the other hand Daceria had just been embraced by Forest had wished the best of luck from Kallman. Daceria carefully left the tree house as Kallman safely took her to the forest entrance. He gave her a quick hug and disappeared back into his swamp.

Keith jumped out in front of her slowly and he spoke.

“Your father is alive.” spoke Keith.

“You lie, you are a hunter, you are the reason my father is dead. Kedro sent you t trick me but it’s not going to work.” replied Daceria. Keith didn’t know what to say he was stunned.

“I am telling the truth. How can I prove it?” he asked.

“Honestly I would never believe it, until I saw it with my own very eyes. You’re a liar.” snapped Daceria.

“Please understand, Daceria I do not wish to work for Kedro any longer. I was forced to for he killed my parents. “explained Keith. “Do you believe me now?”

Daceria thought for a brief moment, was this true? If it was where was her father and why had he avoided coming with Keith?

“I believe you please take me to him.” replied Daceria.

“He lives in the mountains with a pack of wolves. I t will take us a while to get there.” said Keith.

“It doesn’t matter how long it takes, I want to see him.” she replied. Keith shook his head as he lead the way.

A group of black wolfs were gathered at the base of the mountain. The leader was waiting patiently for the return of Keith. He had waited years to find her. She was the chosen one Daceria. He would kidnap her and hold her for ransom to see who would pay the most money for her.

Zek was their leader followed by his mate Rachel. Zek remembered the days before Daceria’s arrival. Zek always thought one of his clan would be chosen but Ace had chosen a half breed. Suddenly, he started to remember the good ole days.

“Ace, who will you choose to carry on our legacy?” asked Zek.

“I will know when I see him or her. Please do not think of it anymore. I will decide on the next full moon.” replied Ace.

“Yes sir.” he bowed as he retreated to his clan. A clan of pure black wolves who had been allowed to join Ace’s clan of silver wolfs. On the night of the full moon a baby was born. Ace’s mate a mere human had given birth to a half breed. He named her Daceria after the light of the moon.

That is when Ace held her for the first time and as he looked at her, he glanced at us.

“I have made my decision.” he announced.

“My daughter shall take on our legacy!” he smiled. That is when I decided that our clan would leave forever and that one day we would have our revenge against king of wolves. We would take his greatest treasure, we would take away his only daughter.

On the other hand Keith had lead Daceria to the mountain entrance and they were surrounded by a pack of black wolves. Daceria hid behind Keith when the leader stepped forward.

“Give her to us and we will let you live.” smiled Zek.

“I have a mission and I will not let a pack of wolves stop me.” replied Keith withdrawing his sword.

“Come on, I dare you. You want her, you have to get through me first.” he grinned.

They attacked all at once except for Zek who watched tem pile onto the demon hunter. Keith used his strength to tear the wolves off his body as he back flipped behind them and struck his sword at them. A few of them fell to the ground but there were plenty more to fight off. Out of nowhere a group of gray wolves appeared starting to tear apart the black wolves. Ace stepped out in front of Zek.

“So your still after her. By rights I should kill you but that would be too easy. Instead I’ll let her decide your faith.” he smiled.

Keith and the gray wolves stood tall among the dead bodies. Daceria embraced Keith and looked to the last remaining black wolf in human form. He was chained by Ace. Daceria looked at her father whom she had never seen before. She ran to him and embraced him.

“Father, I’ve waited for the day when I would finally meet you.” cried Daceria.

“Daceria my daughter I have missed you. The last time I seen you, you were only a baby. Now you’re all grown up, it’s just amazing.” replied Ace looking into her eyes deeply.

“Why father why did you have to hide pretending you were dead?” asked Daceria.

“We’ll talk about that when we get to my house within the mountains. Now what would you like to do with our prisoner?” asked Ace.

“Um.. He is the leader right? I say put him in jail until he realizes he was wrong. Then let him go.” replied Daceria.

“Okay, then jail it is.” smiled Ace. Keith walked over and began to take Zek to Ace’s home.

“Hey Ace how far until we get there?” asked Keith.

“I’d say about a one day’s walk why?” asked Ace.

“Kedro will get impatient if I’m gone for too long.” replied Keith.

“Don’t go back to him, stay and be one of the pack. Let him think your dead as he thinks I’m dead. Be one of us.” Ace offered holding out his hand in friendship.

Keith accepted it and as he did Daceria gave him a kiss on the cheek. They started up the mountain as a family. A family of a father, a daughter, and a demon hunters. And of course their prisoner Zek. The moon began to rise in the night sky. It was a lunar eclipse. They continued to walk up the mountain throughout the night. The gray wolves were trailing steady behind them guarding the princess. Finally they arrived inside the mountain the view within was so beautiful it was beyond belief. The waterfall in the background the beauty of the gray wolves among the cliffs. Daceria was finally home.

“Welcome home princess.” a wolf said from the shadows. He was a male wolf. “It’s good to see the clan reforming. We will take down Kedro once and for all.” the wolf smiled as he turned to his human form.

“Daceria, now that you are old enough I ask you to pack your mate by the next full moon. I think Hunter here would be a suitable mate, for he too is a half demon.” explained Ace.

“Father, what happens if I don’t choose a mate?” asked Daceria.

“You must pick a mate or be like our prisoner and not be part of the clan. I hated the court’s decision but I must listen to them if I wish to keep the fact, I’m alive a secret from the demon hunters. Especially Kedro if he found out I was alive it would mean the end of our clan. Daceria, I will not be alive forever and I need you t mate with a wolf within our clan.” explained Ace.

“What if I wanted to mate with a human?” asked Daceria.

Meanwhile Kedro was getting very impatient. Keith had been gone far too long, had Daceria figured out Kedro’s plans? Kedro paced back and forth in his bedroom trying to think. How in the world would he capture Daceria for good? He took away her boyfriend and turned him against her, he had killed her brother, but still he had no Daceria to show for his efforts. Kedro was extremely angry, all this for nothing! He had destroyed everything she had to value, and yet she still ran from him. He had to corner her, make a trap that was one hundred percent escape proof but what would he create? Kedro knew of only one way to solve his problem, he would ask the other hunters, surely they would have good suggestions. He laid down in his bed and fell asleep, excited for the next day.

On the other hand Kallman and Forest were in the tree house. Kallman was laying on the couch and Forest in his arms.

“I love you Kallman.” smiled Forest cuddling in his arms.

“I love you too.” he replied. “Forest where do you come from?” he asked.

“I don’t know my sister found me when I was a baby. I don’t even know if I have any family.” she replied.

“Hmm.. Okay, myself I have my brother Kai. You know I haven’t seen him for the longest time.” Kallman asked himself.

“I have no idea maybe he found a girl wolf to hang out with. “suggested Forest remembering how she met Kallman, it had seemed like just yesterday.

“Want to go look for him in the morning?” asked Kallman.

“Sure why not.” she smiled.

“Okay then, first thing in the morning we’ll head out to the forest and look for my brother.

The sun arose as everyone prepared for the new day. Kallman had just awoken and get up to his feet quickly. He went to his room and awoke Forest.

“Hey, cutie time to go find Kai.” he smiled kissing her lips. Forest yawned as she got up and dressed. Shortly afterwards they carefully walked through the swamp. Kallman directed Forest around all the quicksand and tar. Forest saw the forest in the distance and thoughts of her sister filled her mind, where was she? Where was the hunter who claimed to be good? Most importantly was she safe.

Daceria was in her hut trying to stay away from her father and the whole being forced to pick a mate in just two days. Hunter was a nice guy but he was no Adam.

Adam was the first person to ever show Daceria just how special she was. No matter how evil Adam had become he would always be in her heart. Hunter just couldn’t take his place. Hunter entered the hut in his human form, his ears and tail a sign he was of the family line. He was half silver and half grey. Obviously he was Ace’s nephew or cousin. Hunter was twenty three tall and good looking but there was just one thing missing, he wasn’t who Daceria wanted. Hunter walked up to her cautious.

“I understand how you feel.” spoke Hunter.

“How could you even begin to understand what I’ve been threw?” screamed Daceria.

“Because believe it or not I have been there quite a few times.” he explained.

“You know nothing of what it’s like to watch the one you love, give you away to the hunters.” she cried. Hunter embraced her and began to tell his story.

“I did not grow up in this clan .When I was just a baby, I was kidnapped by demon hunters. At the age of five, I escaped their torture and met your father. He saw the silver blood within me and let me join the clan.

“That doesn’t sound anything like what I’ve been threw.” growled Daceria slipping out of his arms.

“I wasn’t finished. I too had a girl I loved. Her name was Casey and I loved her with all my heart but she betrayed the clan by telling our location. She eventually was exiled and killed by the hunters. As for the clan, Kedro know knew where we were, so we had to move but not all of us made it. You weren’t born at the time so that’s why you never heard the story.

“Oh.” replied Daceria. It seemed she had more in common with Hunter then she had imagined. Daceria looked into his green eyes and then back again. Would Ace really force her to marry someone she didn’t love. He was a nice guy but she just couldn’t give up now. She had come so far to save Adam from Kedro and she wasn’t giving up the fight.

On the other hand Kedro had found the mountains. He saw Ace standing at the entrance. His mouth dropped open as he saw Keith standing next to him, sword in hand ready to fight.

“How dare he betray me! I can’t believe this. Ace is supposed to be dead!” growled Kedro. Then form out of the shadows stood the clan of wolves united. There were at least five hundred of them bearing their fangs toward Kedro and his hunters. Hunter himself was inside protecting Daceria. He knew Ace and the wolves could handle Kedro and his hunters.

“Daceria, I will take you out the back way to safety.” explained Hunter holding out his hand.

“No, I’m not going to run from Kedro anymore. I’m going to my father to help him defend the clan.” she replied fleeing away before Hunter could try to stop her. Daceria wasn’t afraid of Kedro or the hunters and it was time they learned that. She stood in between Ace and Keith. She looked down and sure enough there was Kedro. His eyes were red, the color of evil. She also saw Adam standing next to him and she knew she would have to fight him, for Kedro would send him after her and suddenly Hunter clasped her hand growling and setting his sights on Adam.

“No worries, I’ll handle him, you focus on getting out of here.” growled Hunter.

“No, I refuse to run from Kedro anymore. I will fight him and I will win.” Daceria growled back. Hunter shook his head as he understood. Seconds later Adam stood face to face with Daceria. No words were spoken. Daceria knew she couldn’t beat him in physical combat, but she knew she could beat him with her scroll without killing him. She grasped her scroll tight as the spells came to her.

Adam attacked but hit nothing. She had put up a barrier. Then she came at him with claws to the gut. He groaned in pain and struck her in the side, still he missed. Daceria whisper “Ace cas a spear.” She sent him flying as he hit the ground unconscious. She went to him, he was alive barely. She kissed him gently.

Out of nowhere she was tackled to the ground. A shot was fired and then she looked up and saw Hunter.

“We must hurry to safety otherwise the hunters will take us.”

“I told you, I’m not running away anymore!” she stood up and walked straight into the battle. Wolves vs. hunters. She saw her father fighting Kedro and then she remembered her brother. He had died protecting her from Kedro. Why was it that Kedro wanted her so badly?

She ran quickly as she braced herself for the fight of her life Everything depended on her, she was Kedro’s target, she knew Kedro would kill Ace. She ran up the mountain as fast as her feet would carry her. She now stood in front of her father looking straight at Kedro. Daceria knew Kedro would never do anything to harm her, and it was about time she showed him she wasn’t afraid of anything especially him.

“Move.” demanded Kedro sword in hands ready to kill the wolf of legends.

“No, I will not lose another member of my family. If you want my father you have to go through me first.” growled Daceria now drawing her sword in defense.

“Fine, have it your way.” smirked Kedro as he struck her in the chest. Daceria was caught off guard and fell into her father’s arms.

“Kai please don’t do this.” pleaded Kallman as his wrists were cuffed to the shooting wall. Kai looked at him and then went for the gun.

“Kai, remember how you defeated that demon to save Forest? I know you like her, and I know that you don’t want to pull that trigger. I’m your brother, your own flesh and blood. Please Kai, please don’t shoot.” cried Kallman. Tears rolled down his face and Kai watched as they hit the ground.

Kai got behind the gun and stationed himself as he fired two shots that broke Kallman free. Kallman smiled as he embraced his only brother.

“I knew Kedro couldn’t keep you evil, you are too strong to fall for his tricks.” smiled Kallman.

“Yeah, thanks Kallman.” replied Kai giving his older brother a hug. “Where’s Forest?”

“They have her locked up in one of their cells. We have to hurry.” said Kallman as Kai and himself ran to the rescue.

Meanwhile, Forest was thinking of how to escape and find her sister. Most likely Kallman was dead, and Kai was evil so she had to get out and warn Daceria about Kedro. She just prayed that she would get there before Kedro. She looked at Keri who was standing guard in front of the cell. Forest wished she could get out, just so she could teach Keri a thing or two. Forest growled at the thought. All of a sudden Forest saw Kallman and Kai at the entrance. Keri saw them and braced herself for a fight.

“I’ll handle her, you get Forest.” remarked Kai. Kai bared his fangs as he sharpened his claws. Keri drew her sword and braced herself. There was no way, she would let them escape.

Suddenly Kallman felt a tap on his back, he turned around to discover himself and Kai surround by hunters. Kedro was the one who had tapped Kallman.

“Aren’t you supposed to be dead?” laughed Kedro. “Kill them.”

“Wait, sir I have given Kallman the potion. He’s on our side.” explained Kai.

“Hmph, fine but I want him in chains for now. I need to make sure your not lying to me.” smirked Kedro.

“That is not a problem but please put me in with Forest.” asked Kallman.

“Why?” asked Kedro.

“To make sure she doesn’t escape sir.” replied Kallman.

“Suit yourself. Bind him and throw him in with the girl.” demanded Kedro. The guards did as he said and bond Kallman in chains and then put him in Forest’s cell. Afterwards they left with Kai who winded to his brother.

“Kallman, I’m so glad you’re all right.” spoke Forest nudging against him. She took her claws and broke the ropes binding her.

“Do they have her?” asked Kallman.

“No, they don’t have my sister.” replied Forest.

“She is the only hope. Kai will not be able to get us out of this mess if Kedro thinks he’s evil.” explained Kallman.

“I know, I just hope that she can save us, she is just one person.” replied Forest.

“Yes, one person with a scroll and the ability to cast magic. She is the legacy of her clan and I know she’ll be here no matter what the odds.” spoke Kallman. He didn’t know Daceria that well, but the inner strength he sensed within was strong, very strong. Somehow Kallman knew Daceria could defeat Kedro and the hunters if she learned all of her scroll’s spells and how they worked.

“Trust me, Forest she will be here. Your sister would never let Kedro hurt anyone else close to her, especially you.” explained Kallman.

“Thanks Kallman, I just hope wherever she is, that she is safe and loved.

Daceria awoke to the message in fright. Kedro now had a hold of all the aces, there was no way she could avoid it. She had to go to the land of the dead. She had climbed all the way down the mountain and who knew how long it would take her. She used her teleport spell and was on top of the mountain again. Mountains and more mountains. She smelt the scent of blood and bones. She saw a fortress beyond the mountains. She had to get there as quickly as she could for the sake of those close to her. She started her way down the mountain.

Daceria wanted so badly for this to be over, she should have never left her tree. She had been safe there, until Adam came alone. She had sworn never to trust humans after her experience with Kedro and yet she had fallen in love with Adam and now Adam was out to capture her at all costs. She remembered how he held her, and told her that he loved her. Daceria clenched her fists as she headed toward the land of the dead. Kedro’s fortress looked huge even from far away. Daceria grasped her scroll and used a speed spell. She ran quickly down the mountain and stopped when she saw a rose with Darkstorm’s name. It was just at the entrance of the land of the dead and she got down on her knees and started to cry, holding the rose close to her chest.

“Oh Darkstorm, I miss you so much. Kedro has taken away everything I ever cared about. Darkstorm you were the closest thing I ever had to family. I wish I could still have you around but I understand that you died to protect me from Kedro. Darkstorm, I never had the chance to say goodbye to you. Darkstorm, you have served the family and myself well. I hope you are happy wherever you are and I promise I will defeat Kedro in your honor. I don’t know how but I will defeat him. I will learn all the spells on my scroll and I will go to his fortress and save my friends. I guess this is goodbye brother.” cried Daceria kissing the rose and giving her final respects to the only blood family she ever had.

“Hey, girl why are you talking to a rose?” a guy asked. Daceria went to the strange guy after leaving Darkstorm to rest.

“I was not talking to a rose I was talking to my brother who was killed by the demon hunters.” explained Daceria crossing her arms.

“Sorry, I didn’t know. My name is Victor and Leta is around here somewhere. What is your name?” he asked.

“My name is Daceria. I’m on a mission to save my friends from Kedro’s fortress.” she explained.

“You know Kedro?” asked Victor.