Second Chance With You

Chapter 19

A dark cloud shall cover the earth
Blinding the worlds vision
A sign of his awakening
The pain of the innocent
Their blood his satisfaction
Slaves to power
Driven by anger and jealously
The beginning of their own demise
The end of our existence
The rise of darkness
But the gods have mercy upon us
I see the light in the distance
The fiery wings that will bring light to the world
Only when darkness shall rise
Will the phoenix spread his wings to shield us
He holds a fire that devours all evil through himself
He will save us all from death
Through his own demise

For centuries darkness has risen through the selfishness of man and their desire for ultimate power.
The gods gave them so many gifts and abilities for the greater good but it still wasn't enough and they wanted to be gods themselves.

Because of this they abused their gifts, dabbled in dark magic, to unlock heavenly secrets which they used to break the ancient seals created to trap powerful creatures of darkness locked in the underworld where they belong.
The seek to control them but then in the end it is the monsters that have control and only seek to destroy under no master.
For centuries it became routine to put these bad boys to sleep.
It was my destiny and I fully accepted it, but this time something happened that changed it all.

I had always been born a lone wolf.
My family would die when I was young and I never made friends or joined a pack.
I knew the reason of my existence and I didn't allow anything else to divert my attention.

But it all started with a little pup I found alone and scared in the forest.
In a normal situation I would have taken the pup and dropped it at the nearest pack house but the way he looked at me I knew I could never leave him alone.
His name was Seth and he immediately became my little brother.
I raised him and trained him to be strong so that even when the time came for me to leave I knew he would always be okay. It was hard enough thinking of leaving him behind but it was bearable.

Then a few years later we found an omega being chased by rogues.
His name was Keith and after saving him Seth convinced me to add him to our mini pack.
I could never say no to my little brother and this went on until we were 11. Everyone was eventually mated and I was the alpha of the pack. I was okay being single.
I had been since the beginning and I had accepted it.
They all became my friends and family and even though it was sad I would leave them all one day it was bearable.

This is why we decided to settle in one place. I made sure they were trained and strong.
Even the omegas in our pack were a force to be reckoned with. I was confident they would be strong even without me.
Everything went on as usual and I could feel that my time was coming as a new darkness grew.
Packs were restless and the battles began amongst each other as they fought for power.

A pack approached us for an alliance and I was never interested in involving myself in mortal affairs but that was when I met him.
He was an omega whom I had met in the forest some time before but escaped when we were suddenly attacked by rogues. 
He was the alphas second and youngest son.
He was strong, beautiful and very outspoken.
He didn't even take crap even from me and it wasn't even a secret that I was greatly feared even though no one knew who I really was.

As soon as I got a whiff of his scent I knew that I had to make him mine. I had never had a mate and I later discovered that was what he was to me.
I was never destined to have a mate and I knew I shouldn't have bound him to me but the desire was too new and too strong to resist.
I made him mine and gave him my heart.
I loved him and for the first time the fact that I would leave soon was not bearable.

He was my everything. How could I ever leave him behind?

No matter how much I prayed or begged I could never change my destiny.
This is why when I finally died my heart was not at peace. The earth knows me as a hero but if only they knew that my existence is a curse.
Being a product of rape my life was always destined for pain.

The moon goddess was the most desired out of all goddesses but she only gave her heart to a human man and their love birthed her children who are now called werewolves, but my existence was a mistake.
The god of fire desired her and was jealous that she had fallen for a mere man.
He tricked her and took her body by force and that is how I came into existence.

She still loved me but the other gods saw me as an abomination and to pay for my fathers sins I was cursed to serve them and never have a life of my own.
My duty was to keep the beasts of darkness in their place and that was the only thing I would ever live for, for eternity.

"Why?" I asked as I shut my eyes when I realized I was in my mothers garden.
It was where I always ended up after my death.
It used to give me rest but now it only broke my heart that I was dead.
As my knees crashed on the ground I could do nothing but weep.

"Phoenix" I opened my eyes when she called my name.
"I have never questioned the decisions of the gods but is there no way my curse can be broken. Is there no way I can live freely?" I asked again as the tears kept flowing.
"I don't have the power to break your curse but I did what was in my power. I gave you love" she responded with a sad smile.
I knew she could feel my pain. I could see the reflection of my pain in her eyes.

"A love that I could never keep. Is my existence so terrible that all I deserve is pain?"
"Phoenix it doesn't matter to me how you were conceived. I love you and cannot bear to see you suffer" she said letting go of the tears she had struggled to hold back.
I believed her. I knew she loved me and looked at me as a blessing and not a curse.

"Then convince them to lift this curse. The one time I find true happiness something to live for. I can't have it. They has to be a way" I sobbed finally closing my eyes.
The pain in my heart unbearable. This was the first time I felt real pain within me and it was unbearable.
"I'm sorry. I can't do that" she held me tight as she caressed my hair and back.

"I promised... I would... protect him. For a... moment I forgot ...my fate ...and wished... for eternity with him... even if I knew... the gods ...would never answer ...my prayers ...I hoped... they would have... compassion on me ...and give me.. more time. Just another day... hour... or even minute"

She couldn't bear to see me suffer and made a decision.
"Let me ease your pain" she said.
"How?" I asked facing her again and she wiped my tears.
"I can make you forget everything. Who you are, your destiny and your loss" she suggested.
"I don't want to forget him" I immediately responded.
I would never want to forget him. Yes he is my pain but he is also my joy.
Every memory brings me pain as I remember I am no longer with him but it also gives me happiness that he exists.

"It won't be permanent. Just until you are together again" she explained.
"Together ...again?" I asked puzzled.
"Yes. I will make sure of it" she smiled and I knew she would keep her promise. I trusted her. It took a few seconds for me to make my decision.
"Do it" I said with determination in my eyes. If I can get through this pain it will be worth being with you again. I love you Iris and I will be back for you.
She placed her hands on my head as I closed my eyes. Every memory kept fading...fading...until they was nothing.

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Rex immediately woke up sweating like a pig.
He took in his surroundings and realized he was in his room.
Iris was fast asleep and Rex took a deep breath in relief.
At that moment everything from his dream came back causing his eyes to grow wide open in shock only two words making their way out of his mouth.

"I remember"

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Rex remembers who he is. Will things turn out differently this time?

Will he ever be able to break the curse or will he continuously fall into the vicious cycle he has lived since he existed?

What do you think will happen next?