The Binding Fates SEASON 1: The Past

Chapter 8: Academy Life

Elyse's first day at the Academy was filled with a mix of excitement, challenges, and unexpected encounters. As the morning sun cast its warm glow, Eli and Elyse shared a moment of peace and reflection, admiring the beauty of the sunrise. The tranquility of the morning was a stark contrast to the tumultuous emotions swirling within Elyse.

The revelation of Elyse's lineage as Aniya's descendant weighed heavily on her. The necklace she wore served as a constant reminder of the burden she carried, the legacy of a woman who was both revered and reviled. The conflicted emotions and expectations from her classmates added to Elyse's inner turmoil as she navigated the complexities of her newfound identity.

Eli's observation and support offered a sense of comfort and understanding amidst the challenges Elyse faced. The shared history of the Alphas, the burden of their ancestors' actions, and the legacy of past conflicts cast a shadow over their present lives. The intricate web of relationships, responsibilities, and secrets painted a complex tapestry that Elyse was just beginning to unravel.

The bullying and hostility Elyse faced from her classmates highlighted the deep-rooted animosity and prejudice that lingered within the Academy. The weight of Aniya's legacy, the pain of her family's loss, and the stigma attached to her lineage all combined to create a sense of isolation and alienation for Elyse. Despite the challenges she faced, Elyse's resilience and determination shone through, a beacon of strength in the face of adversity.

Eli opens her eyes to be welcome by the warmth of the morning sun. She groans as she slowly opens her eyes once more to see a silhouette of a tall lady sitting in the corner of the bed looking at the sun rising behind the mountain ranges from afar.

Eli slowly sat up to see it was just Elyse admiring the beautiful scenery early in the morning.

"Is it your first time seeing a sunrise?" Eli asked. Elyse woke up from her daydreaming and shifted her gaze from the sunrise to Eli.

Elyse smiled, "no. I just missed my family." Eli couldn't help but stare at the graceful Elyse answering her question. As if the sun highlighting her beautiful features, she can almost see rose petals dancing around her.

Her rose scent coming from her made even the scenery more magical and beautiful.

Elyse felt a little pressured by her stare.

"U-uh? Eli?" Eli was right when she felt something odd about Elyse's presence and aura. Her necklace says it all - she's the descendant of Aniya. And her parents were killed by that. Every Aniya's descendant must survive in order to not get killed. Eli couldn't understand why they were killing innocent lives for the sake of the mistake just for one single person.

But no one survived. Every year, every descendant of alphas is born and every two years each family inherited the memory of their ancestors. In the past, there was no report that Aniya's descendants survived.

Because of the cold war, they were having even before the descendants were born, the previous master of the empire entered the scene and made an order to stop killing each family's descendants of Aniya. After that order, The Aniya Family became noble and lived luxuriously.

But because of her disappearance, everything went back to how it was before the order is announced.

Miraculously Elyse survived but at what cost? Her family's death.

Eli gritted her teeth. She felt guilty for what they have been doing for ages. After what happened, no one helped the Aniya family. Elyse's grandparents must have been there too.

"Say, Elyse." Eli broke out of the long silence and it made Elyse feel comfortable again.

"Y-yes?"

Eli gazes up to stare at her chocolate brown hazel eyes.