BLOOD IN THE CHASM

CHAPTER ONE

**VAMPIAN KINGDOM**

REMUS

"The three kings knew of my insatiable hunger for power over the supernatural realm and I deserved it but now, this new prophecy speaks of a powerful prince who will rule instead"

I paced restlessly, my mind racing with possibilities.

"Why should I believe in this prophecy?"

I demanded, my voice echoing through the palace.

Jared, my chief warrior and adviser, spoke up.

"You don't need to pay attention to that old fool who calls herself the seer."

I sat down on a nearby couch, taking a deep breath.

Jared looked uneasy at my sudden shift in demeanor.

"What are you thinking, Jared?"

I pressed, my impatience growing.

Jared hesitated before speaking.

"I believe this was a plot by the other kings to prevent you from accessing the throne or does that not make sense?"

I sprang up, pacing for twenty minutes before finally settling back onto my throne.

Jared's words rang true, and I smiled.

"I completely agree with you,"

I said, my anger simmering.

"I must say, working with you has been nothing short of a pleasure,"

I said, my voice low and tense.

"But now, our main concern is preventing others from accessing the throne but losing it to someone else is not an option for me."

Jared's eyes narrowed as he considered my words.

"It won't be easy,"

he said slowly.

"But with you as the most powerful king and me as your loyal supporter, we have a chance but all we need at this moment is to stay calm and observe the reactions of others then from there, we can plan our next move or do you have any other ideas?"

My mind raced as I considered our options.

"No,"

I said finally.

"But I trust your capabilities and I am confident that we will emerge victorious once again."

Jared's somber tone sent a chill down my spine.

"May you have a long life, my king,"

he said.

"But do not forget about the meeting with the elders and the rumors of the werewolf attack against us."

I sat up straight, my heart pounding. "Are you certain of the validity of this attack?"

I demanded.

"How many were injured or lost?"

Jared hesitated before answering.

"I labeled it as a rumor,"

he said slowly.

"But if it proves to be true, we must strike tonight because I detest holding grudges and ill feelings."

"They deserve what's coming to them," Jared growled, his eyes blazing with a fierce determination.

"We've been losing to them for too long, and they're taking advantage of us."

My heart pounded in my chest as I nodded in agreement.

"We can't let them get away with this. We need to strike back."

Jared's gaze locked onto mine, his body tense with anticipation.

"When do we attack?"

I grinned, feeling a surge of adrenaline. "Precisely at midnight so that we'll caught off guard, fast asleep."

Jared nodded, ready to carry out my orders but before he could leave, I stopped him with a sudden question.

"What's my motto?"

I demanded, my voice low and intense.

Jared didn't hesitate.

"No retreat, no surrender until we accomplish our mission."

I nodded, satisfied.

"Good and we need to show them what we're made of this time because we won't fail."

Jared saluted me, his expression serious.

"You can count on us, my king because we won't disappoint you."

As he left, I sat down to ponder the prophecy once more.

Jared's words echoed in my mind, and I couldn't shake the feeling that he was right.

The Crystals had pushed us too far, and it was time to push back.

I clenched my fist, feeling a surge of rage.

"They'll pay for what they've done,"

I muttered under my breath.

With a sudden burst of fury, I punched the wall again and again, ignoring the pain that shot up my arm.

This time, we would emerge victorious. This time, we would not be defeated.

**CRYSTAL KINGDOM**

ADOLPHUS

"I refuse to let a weakling take over the supernatural,"

I growled, my frustration palpable. "Even if it means my death, I will not allow such nonsense to occur."

Taylor tried to calm me down, but I was too wound up.

"We both know that only the strongest can rule over the supernaturals,"

he said.

"But we can't be certain if the prophecy is true or if the seer is simply trying to scare us."

I scoffed.

"The seer's prophecies never fail,"

I reminded him.

"Why should we doubt this one?"

"Because anything is possible,"

Taylor replied.

"Instead of worrying about the child taking over, we should focus on where he will be born and take matters into our own hands."

I paused, considering his words.

Taylor always had a plan, and I trusted him implicitly.

"You're right,"

I said, a wicked smile spreading across my face.

"We'll make sure the child never has a chance to take over."

Taylor nodded, pleased with my decision. But then he told me about the recent battle between werewolves and demons, and my blood ran cold. "Did we lose any members?" I asked.

"No, my king,"

Taylor said.

"But six vampires were killed and many others were injured."

I clenched my fists, my mind racing with thoughts of revenge.

The supernatural world was a dangerous place, and I vowed to protect my kingdom at all costs.

But little did I know, the real danger was yet to come.

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As the clock struck midnight, a guard burst into the palace, gasping for air. Once he caught his breath, he revealed that the vampires had been spotted at the border of Crystal and were preparing to attack.

My demeanor instantly shifted, and I rushed to grab my deadly sword from the weapon room.

Taylor and the other warriors confirmed the news, and we raced out of the palace gates.

The weight of the situation hung heavily in the air as I processed the guard's report.

The vampires were on the move, and it was clear that they were not coming in peace because I could feel the adrenaline coursing through my veins as I clutched my sword tightly.

Taylor and the other warriors were already geared up and ready to go, their eyes flickering with a fierce determination.

We raced out of the palace gates, the sound of our footsteps echoing through the night.

Suddenly, a sharp object whizzed past my ear, and I knew that we were under attack.

The vampires had already launched their first strike, and it was clear that they were not holding back.

I could hear the sound of swords clashing and bodies colliding as we were approaching our enemies.

The air was also thick with already the scent of blood and sweat, and I knew that this was going to be a long and grueling battle.

Just as I was about to make my next move, a harsh voice barked out the command to the vampires to attack without mercy.

I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I braced myself for what was to come.

But just as we were about to engage in the battle, something unexpected happened...

To be continued...