Night&gale

CHAPTER 5 - THE PINK MOON

I hear the drums thumping the second time which indicates the beginning of the ritual.

The drums stop, inviting the Seven warriors to come forth and gather around the shallow sacred waterhole, which reflected the pink moon perfectly at its peak and form a circle for the main ritual of the pink moon ceremony to begin.

They wait for the First howl of the Alpha, Uncle Michael's howl is powerful and it held authority. After which the entire pack howled with pride.

The Seven warriors slit their palms to identify themselves as the chosen Seven and let it spill into the sacred waterhole.

They then take three rounds, chanting "Moon la, La vi la , Shakyka na rosea luna" praising the Moon goddess.

As the challengers take their designated places.

Theo walks out with determined eyes.

I see his opponent walk out and my breath hitches.

I see the shock in Liam and Theo's eyes, as they take their places to fight against each other in their wolf forms.

The ritual fights are kept unanimous to the pack member's, by not revealing only one of the challengers until it's time.

The Second howl is then called out by the Seven warriors, for the inevitable fight to begin.

The drums begin, only to end after the ritual completes.

Liam and Theo stand still at their places. Not moving an inch.

The main ritual of the pink moon holds the power to give the gift of magic to the weaklings of the pack. The weaklings are werewolves born without magic. Every pink moon, two weaklings can volunteer to acquire the gift of magic.

Once the two opponents are bound by the spell, it can't be undone till the ritual completes. The spell drains their life source from the moment the fight is initiated till one of their heart stops beating.

Still no movement. The wind blows.

My heart starts to pound with agonizing anticipation. Naomi grips my right hand with tears in her eyes.

"FIGHT" the Alpha commands, with so much dominance in his voice that no wolf could disobey.

Theo moves forward first, the water splashes as it parts at his feet, determination radiating off his every step. Liam too steps forward reluctantly.

Theo rushes towards Liam, as he attacks him with all his might, Liam stumbles as he moves back from the impact.

Theo then moves in to bite Liam's head as Liam attempts to block him with his forelegs.

Theo seems to be on offence while Liam is determined to be on defense.

They both then circle around staring and growling at each other.

Theo suddenly turns around facing me and Naomi, and comes charging towards us.

In that moment when I looked at Theo I knew he would never hurt me or Naomi but was doing it for the sake of Liam, for him to survive and fight in the ritual.

And then he lunges towards Naomi.

We stood their petrified "What the freak! he actually Lunged!" as Ohadh and Noah appear before us in an aggressive stance.

Liam slams into Theo before he reached us, falling to the ground as water splashes. Theo then leaps onto Liam and claws his neck.

Liam twists around and pins him against the water. He seems to be different now.

Soon both were covered in blood, cuts and slices.

Theo gets back up as they both charge back at each other again.

Gushes of water splash before us at a span before we see Theo whimpering curled up with bite marks all over. Desperately Gasping for air.

Liam standing over him. Looking at theo. Right before he snaps his head off.

My tears stream down silently. I cover my mouth with both my hands to stop myself from making any noise as I feel my heart breaking.

Liam transforms into his human form.

I can see him bent over theo's wolf. Sobbing and shaking.

The Seven warriors then come closer in a circle, as Liam carries Theo to the sacred cliff, both of them drenched in blood.

Offering Theo as the sacrifice for the power that will be bestowed upon him, to the Moon goddess.

He places him down as he cries, moaning the death of his best friend.

"Stand up" The Alpha commands.

Liam's eyes turn numb as he stands up, the pink moon peaks and allows him to be the vessel.

Each of the Seven warriors then channel all their magic powers into him at once.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" Liam screams in pain as his body battles between accepting and choosing the power dominant to him.

The drums stop as he drops unconsciously as smoke emits off his body.

Theo's body turns to ashes and the wind takes it away. Liam gets up with soaked eyes, but his face showed no expression.

Liam howls, the Third and the last time marking the completion of the ritual.

After which we all howl together honoring and grieving the death of one of our own until dawn break.

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