Were World.
There are many kinds of were. Their origins vary from one place to another.
Some can only change by the light of the moon, which happens once a month. It doesn't matter if the clouds hide the light of the moon. The body knows. When the moon reaches its highest point, their power grows and the Alpha leads the pack to hunt.
Others were gifted by a god. These are the human who did something for the gods and goddesses they worship. In order to get their power, they have to do the gods bidding. May it be bad or good. Displeasing the gods, results to an abomination that has been locked for centuries.
There are also what they call skinwalkers, those who need pelts to change. They hunt the greatest predator that roamed their lands, clean its pelt, and perform a ritual that would grant them the power to change their form.
You see, skinwalkers are the most dangerous kind of were. Why? They use blood to perform a ritual. A blood of a were.
For whatever reason behind each change, there is a commonality between each of the lore.
All of them are once human...and all of them are bitten.
Weres are created. And each bitten individual whether a male or female that has undergone the change will carry the gene, hence continuing the were line.
In the olden days, weres had a hard time controlling the hunger. They hunt, they kill, and in the morning, the guilt they feel would prompt them to live in places where few people live in.
This is why the woods have always been forbidden.
However, as the world grows so does the were. And soon enough were scientists discovered the cause of the change.
A virus.
Modern science finally found the reason for the change. A virus which they call the Lupine Virus, for wolves, the Ursa Virus for the bears, and Pantera for cats. This virus mutates a certain part of the blood cells causing the change. And under the guidance of the full moon, it activates. Turning the infected ones into monsters that humans fear. On normal days they have super strength, unnatural speed, and a keen sense of smell. Once bitten, it will be carried over to the next generation. So each offspring carries the virus. But only the strongest ones is able to be the alpha.
Of course, Fate always has something that will stir the norm.
They were called Altered Beings. Their change was not caused by being bitten, their change was natural. They were born. Their lifespan? It's the same as the humans around them.
Were scientists have actually mapped the chromosome of the Altered as they are called by society. A glitch in one of the DNA strands causes an individual to be a were.
They can change at will. No need for the light of the moon, or any ritual. They have the strength, speed, and all the heightened ability of all full-grown were could have. Another plus side to it? They still retain their humanity after changing. From thoughts to action. They are aware of each of their actions and whatever decision they make...making them the ultimate predator.
So nature made sure they can't overpower the world.
Since DNA is another fickle thing, not everyone can carry the gene, in each generation, only two people can carry it. Regardless of the number of children, a couple can have, only two of them can carry the gene to the next generation. Thus, making them royalty to the were world.
Society had feared the weres. In return, it caused them to blend in. To build their own lives alongside the humans. Forever a secret that no one should know, only to the selected linage that has know weres since the birth of its species.
Each were faction is governed by an alpha. And the power of the Alpha can only be transferred to the were who was worthy of the title. It can be passed down from father to son, father to daughter, mother to son, mother to daughter. But the offspring has to prove their right to be called an Alpha.
Gender is not the basis, but the skills, as a fighter, a leader, and a citizen has to be taken inconsideration for each person. At the end of the evaluation, a ritual is performed to ensure the choice was right. If not, the aspiring Alpha will have another year to make the moon see his or her worth.
Each Were Nation can live in the same country, but they have to establish their territory to ensure war will not happen. Each were citizens are asked to state the business they are conducting before entering the said place. In return, they are given permits so they will not be harmed.
Then again, not everything is peaceful, and there are some who break the laws. And that is the work of thevenforcers.
They are the police of the nation. They are tasked is to investigate and know the root of the problem. Then report back to their respective Alphas what happened. Once all sides are heard, the Alpha will then make a decision as to what to do.
Death is a rare punishment. But it does happen. And when it does, the crime is something that no one can forget.
Rules are established and leaders are chosen. Most of the time, they are the oldest of each clan. Their wisdom had help each were to succeed in keeping their world a secret to the world they live in. However, things are about to change.
Hatred, malice, and a hunger for power have taken root in some of the hearts of the leaders and they are considering to reveal themselves to the world. The uprising has always been avoided. And peace continues.
But for how long?
With every nation, there is a bad core that will spread its rot in the others inside the basket. It would only be a matter of time before the core is rotted beyond salvation...
Once a pure sacred race will slowly fall because of greed and power.
The only person to stop them...is an abomination.
"Rena!" A voice pulled her from her mussing. When Serene~Rena for her friends~ Daria looked at who was calling her, it was her mom. Celeste Daria looked at her only daughter and smiled. As the only Alpha Female of the last line Were Dires, she never expected to have a female child who hates going out. At the age of 37, she was way past the stage where eligible males will notice her. And she like it the way it is. "Mom?" Rena removed her headset and looked at her mother. "Is something wrong?", she asked. Going further into the room, she looked around. Her walls were a mixture of black and grey. An odd combination for a girl, but it works. Two tall bookshelves were on the right side of the room. The bed was at the opposite of it. Her computer and table were near the open window facing the trees looking out the forest in their home. Beside the shelves, were a work table where she makes her kirigami projects. The table was devoid o
The place was clean and its single occupant was busy doing one-hand push-ups. His shirt soaked in his sweat as he counted. "Hundred fifty-eight, hundred fifty-nine, hundred sixty." He clapped before using the other hand to do the rest of the counting.Rooka, wasn't sure why he felt restless but his usual routine was not helping. Ever since he felt the resonance two hours ago, he felt a need to go somewhere, and his wolf had been howling inside his head ever since.As the Alpha, and leader of the Middle East Were Nation, he knows the meaning behind the resonance. A shift of power, and death. From which place, that he do not know, but judging from its power, he guess it was just nearby.Footsteps can be heard approaching his location, after a few seconds, his beta's scent neared. Not long after he heard his voice, "Yo, Rook, father wants us to be in his office ASAP. And before you ask me, I don't know what it is about. Mother just texted me."
It was an annoying buzz that broke the moment. His head snapped, body tense, his eyes scanning the area looking for any anomaly. A low growl reverberated from his chest. His wolf, suddenly aware that something was not right with their surrounding. In their mind link, Rooka broadcasted, "Fan out, there is something in the air that is making -" he stopped mid command, the woman in his arms was trying hard to hold back the chuckle inside. He looked at her, waiting for an explanation of her bizarre behavior. "Care to explain what is going on, my minx?" He felt her take a deep breath before lifting her head against his neck. Even when her eyes are puffy from crying, she looked beautiful. Her coffee-colored eyes shone with sorrow, a deep sense of loss, and intelligence. The sad smile she gave him broke his heart. Softly she said, "Lem, stop it." The buzzing stopped instantly. Rooka raised his eyebrow, for an explanation. She sighed, not looking
Rooka was finally kissing her. The woman who calls the other half of his soul. The one he thought has died thirty years ago is finally in his arms. Without breaking eye contact, he slowly brushed his lips against hers, once, twice, making sure that she was not going to hit him. The third time, he swiped his tongue on her close lips, making her gasp. Without hesitation, he started to deepen it. There was minimal resistance, maybe because, in a way, she was attracted to him, either way, she started to melt against him, he warped his arm around her waist to keep her from falling. She was an explosion of flavor that he was not expecting. Maybe it was the food they had, or maybe he was just overthinking, but she was addicting, something he cannot live without. A soft moan escaped her lips, causing him to explore more of her mouth.
"Who are the Hidden Ones?" Layla asked."The what one?" Questioned Nuru."The Hidden Ones," everyone said at the same time."Oh," he paused and asked, "who are they?"Layla just hit him on the back of his head, causing him to yell. Trust Nuru to make a joke out of everything. But it was a valid question.After Megan's biting question, they all laughed. Breaking the tension surrounding them. They went back to the inn to explain what had happened.They were once again in the kitchen. Rena was making at least two Filipino dishes, and Rooka was fixing some fruit shake for everyone. He used the groceries in the car to make the shakes. Onc
"They wanted to give you a normal life," Lem said. It was past midnight, but sleep eluded Serena. She was at the nipa hut again. This time, Lem was with her. The three Sparks wanted to be with others."I got that, Lem, but why go through all of that? They never hid me, far from it, they love my paperwork exhibitions. I mean, you're always with mom, so you know what I mean.""They didn't do it to hide you from humans, but to hide you from your people." He looked at her, there were so many questions in her mind, but she knew that Lem didn't know everything. "Celeste saw how they were going to die each year, princess. And you were always the catalyst. The first time she dreamt of death was when you were just two months old. The cause? A fire you created.""I don't have -"
"Coffee."It was the first thing Serena said when she stepped inside the kitchen past ten in the morning.Megan was fixing some meat sandwiches and greeted her. Rena just nodded and headed straight for the coffee pot. She grabbed a tall mug from the shelf and poured the life brew together with several spoonfuls of sugar and cream. After giving a quick stir, she took a long drink and sighed happily."Baby, if you will be like that every morning, I can give you something better than coffee," Rooka said, a mischievous glint in his eyes.Rena stopped drinking, and Megan stopped slicing tomatoes. Both looked at him and said,"Is it more creamy than c
It took them three hours to finish the things they had to do before driving back to The Daire's homestead. Megan had to hand over the inn's care to one of her cousins, with a promise of a weekly update.The mood inside the cars was somber. Rooka, Serena, Wayne, and Megan were in one car, while the twins and Kaz were in the other. The Spark was with the twins again, except for Lem who stayed with Rena.Megan looked at the rearview mirror. Her friend was looking out the window while the man seated beside her was looking at her. He saw her observing them and gave her a reassuring smile."My brother will make sure Alpha Serena will be okay," Wayne said."You can drop the alpha thing, Wayne," Serena sai