Streak And Pack

Chapter 19 - Beginning

After the heated battle between the two shifter lines, Zarina helped rebuilding the trust of the Lycan people towards Delaneia and it was successful. Both kingdoms announced peace between their lines. Zarina finally witnessed the adorable scenario of the Lycan and Ailuran people, casually talking and enjoying without constant fear instilled in their hearts. The children play, the adults mingle and everyone bear peace and joy.

Zarina saw Maia, watching over them in the distance, enjoying and admiring the view of happy shifters together. She waved and her mother waved back, telling her indirectly to enjoy the moment.

Zarina saw Delaneia, playing with the children. "Oh, here comes the Ailuran princess!" Delaneia said and the children turned to Zarina. "She's so strong!" The children circled Zarina. "Woah, calm down, little biters!" Zarina teased. "Oh! Oh! I'm going to be princess Zarina! You're going to be queen Delaneia! I'll beat you with my roar! Roar! Roar!" The children laughed and play as they ran. Delaneia and Zarina can't help but laugh.

"That is definitely not your way, Zarina. Beating? More like, forgiving." Delaneia chuckled, standing by Zarina. She held Zarina's arm and the Ailuran turned to meet the eyes of the Lycan queen. "Thank you for everything you've done." Delaneia smiled. "It's nothing. We are one, you know? Also, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you and the Lycans. All of you made me realize many things that made me who I am today." Zarina smiled.

"So, you'll be queen soon?" The Lycan queen asked. "I haven't thought of that actually. But if you want my answer, it's... not yet. I think I need more preparing. You know, I cannot be queen just because i've done things for this world. I must know things here so that I can rule properly. Wouldn't it be hilarious and embarrassing if the queen just made an action against the tradition of her people just because she didn't know she's violating it?" The Ailuran let out a soft laugh. "Right. Right. You have a point." Delaneia laughed. "Any tips in becoming a queen?" Zarina asked.

"I'm wondering how did you even come up with the idea of asking me that. You know i've been a bad queen." Delaneia sighed. "Oh! That's not wha-" "I'm just kidding, though that's half true." The Lycan alpha added. "Look, you don't have to be worried. You have the abilities of being a good queen. Certainly, a better queen than I am. I learned from you, you know? And i'm sure i'll continue to learn from you. Just be you. That's all I can say." Delaneia smiled.

"You don't have any tips about mannerisms? Something like 'don't laugh when you're planning something serious because all of us will kill you if you do' kind of thing? Or something like, 'don't smile when they're serious because they will banish you if you do' or probably 'maul you if you dare'?" Zarina joked, making Delaneia laugh. "No! Don't worry about those!" Delaneia laughed, catching her breath.

"Zarina! Come take a look at this!" Quamara squealed. "Well, I guess that's my cue to check on others. You might die of laughter if I stay here with you." Zarina chuckled. "Thank you for the time and laughter, princess Zarina. I'll see you around! Have fun!" Delaneia waved. "You too, queen Delaneia." Zarina smiled and walked towards Quamara who is standing by Cleona.

"What's up?" Zarina smiled. "Oh these animals are hurt but Cleona heals them so fast! And i'm learning how she does it! Just, look at her!" Quamara pointed at Cleona who heals many different animals so quickly. "May I ask, where did all these animals came from?" Zarina asked.

"This world has many mean wild animals! Mean in a way that they just hurt the other animals but not eat them! Weird, I know. The mean animals has a big number near the Lycan territory so we constantly find injured animals. This is odd but Lycans take care of animals! We don't take them as pets though. We rescue them if we have the opportunity. Then, we let them go out and enjoy the nature after they are nurtured into good health." Quamara explained. "But... don't we eat them?" Zarina asked.