A Brother
SEBASTIAN.
Gaultier and I circle one another, both of us ready to kill.
Two predators, two Alphas, and only one can be the victor.
He spares a fleeting glance at Gerard’s fallen body.
‘Why did you let her do that? He was doing all of this for a better world! A better place for us all!’ he snarls, his eyes blazing with rage that burns stronger than the pits of hell.
‘I don’t know what this better world holds aside from pain and death! Look around us, Gaultier! What kind of world are you fucking aiming for?!
‘I shout as he launches himself at me. I knock him back, growling dangerously at him.
‘You know nothing about what is right, Sebastian!’ he shouts back.
If only he could see how blinded he is.
‘Gerard has messed with your mind, but if there’s even an inch of sanity in that brain of yours, think! Is this what you want? Is this the world that you wish to live in?’
‘What would you know about anything?! You have lived a fucking pampered lifestyle! I know the consequences of the actions of those who are damn selfish. The Goddess will rain down her wrath upon us, tell me you do not feel her rage from around us?!” He lunges at me, and I meet him head-on, both of us clashing before we both jump backwards.
‘You have not lived the life you should have, and I don’t plan to try to get you to see the truth. But
as someone who is older and wiser than you, I’m giving you a chance to look deep inside of yourself. Do you really believe this is the right way?!’
He tilts his head before scoffing.
‘Freedom… don’t you want it?’ I ask quietly as I rip into his left flank. He pushes me off, his claws digging into my neck.
‘With no Gerard or Lawrence, Zade and I are the ones who will lead! That is freedom… and with the world at our feet and the Goddess’s blessings, what more can I ask for? This is the future!’
Only Zion’s words said otherwise…
This is clearly a decision the Goddess regretted….
‘No… it’s not the fucking future, nor freedom. My children form the Third Triquetra. One that
is created to undo the decisions she made when she was angry! The Goddess does not want this, Gaultier! See that!’ I try, but it’s futile. Talking to Gaultier is like trying to keep water in a bucket filled with holes. 1
Each strike aims to kill and inflict pain, and neither of us holds back as we give it our all.
‘Why are we inferior to them? Why did the Toussaint’s get more?!’ he shouts with anger, desperation and rage burning in his eyes.
I don’t know why it’s so important to him, but his rage is getting the better of him, but this is Gaultier; I don’t really think he is entirely sane. That humanity he may have once held has long since vanished.
‘You’re blinded, blinded by rage and hatred.
This isn’t what the Goddess wants!’
‘Then she should tell me herself because I am going to have far too much fun in killing you slowly!’ he snarls as he lunges at me once more. I throw him to the ground, my aura raging around me as I plunge my claws into his chest.
His eyes are manically wide as he tries to fight. me off, but my wolf is far stronger than his. He struggles to gain the upper hand as blood spills from his chest, but he is still relentless, and he’s
soon forced back to his human form.
“You won’t kill me,” he says, almost as if he.
truly believes that. 1
‘Why wouldn’t I?’ I ask quietly.
A small humourless smile crosses his face.
“True, why wouldn’t you… the meaning of family and bonds? It doesn’t mean anything. It’s all a façade…’
For a second, a sliver of guilt and pity rushes through me as I stare into his eyes which are devoid of life and all human emotion, save hatred and anger…
As much as those words sting, he’s doing it on purpose, playing mind games to guilt trip me.
He feels nothing… but he’s trying to manipulate Once again, it shows that he is far too gone to save.
‘Shame that isn’t the way we were born to be. We grew up living two very different lifestyles… and if the goddess ever gives you a chance again. … I hope you live a life worth dying for.’ I whisper as the sharp wind whips around us as our auras clash like two storms, each one wanting to reign supreme.
‘Look around, it’s too late… we are almost at the finish line…’ he says, gazing up at the sky that is filled with smoke.
“Then I’ll be the one to kill you so I can surpass you to that finish line,’ I counter menacingly as I shift back to human form, and not waiting for his reply, I tear through his heart watching as the light fades from his eyes. 2
A shadow of sadness washes over me. I did not know him, nor his past… he hated me to the core, but we were blood…
I look down at his lifeless body before I stand up and slowly back away. His life was before him, but he let it all go… or more like it was stolen from him by the way he was raised.
Turning away from his body feels like a weight, but sometimes there are things that we have no control or power over and not every death feels satisfying.
Shifting into my wolf, I race towards Zaia, following her scent through the rubble, bodies, and fire. It’s hard to follow, but I can still smell her.
My mate…
I push the pain of her shutting me out to the back of my mind. It was something I was expecting, anyway.
Things around us have become a mess and I wonder how many have lost their lives in this foolish battle that needs to be put to an end.
Fast.
That’s when I hear Zaia’s scream, and see Zade’s aura blazing high in the sky as he raises. his hand, knife in hand with his aura wrapped around it, with one aim clear in his mind.
To kill the man or the ground before him.
Hugh…
Time seems to slow as Zaia’s scream pierces the air. Breaking the barrier. Terror clear in her voice.
She won’t make it.
I leap forward, but I’m too far…
Time seems to be still as I see a wolf leap forward, shielding the man on the floor. 1
‘NO!!!’ I shout, my heart in my mouth as I watch the knife plunge into his chest.
No… please no…
Jai… 7
Zaia reaches them, pushing Zade back, her aura like the flames of a phoenix.
“I love you, V…” Jai’s broken voice comes as I reach them, just as Hugh catches his body as he’s forced back into human form. 1
“No! No son… You shouldn’t have…” Hugh’s voice is shaking as he holds his hand fruitlessly over Jai’s heart, blood pouring through his fingers.
“It’s alright… Zaia needs you.” Jai groans.
My heart is pounding as I turn to Zaia, who is tearing into Zade with no mercy. 1
Her screams of rage ringing around us, the flames of destruction surrounding us, blocking
out the moon…
‘Dad! Bring Zion here now! Jai… Jai, he’s…’ I trail off, refusing to believe it as Jai places his hand on my chest and shakes his head slowly.
‘On my way!’ Dad’s reply comes.
I look into Jai’s eyes, and he gives me one of those smiles that he used to always annoy me with. One I wish I could see every fucking day if it meant he’d live.
“Take care of her for me.”
“No! Fuck, Jai no…”
“It’s fine man… Just know I never lost faith in you…” he whispers as his hand drops and his head falls back. 1
“Jai…” My voice breaks as I realise he’s gone… He’s fucking gone…
