Author's note: Ok, this is a short chapter, but it will be one of the biggest changes in the series. I'm taking a break with Stranded this week because I posted A lot of chapters last week (6 to be exact) so I want to take a break. I hope you guys enjoy!
Chapter 14: The Pact.
Levy walked through the valleys, multiple rivers and as many villages as possible; she was a woman on a mission. A mission of peace. She stopped by a nearby in and slept a good portion of her day. She needed plenty of rest for her journey to The Werewolf pack's Hideaway.
"I wonder how Gajeel's taking this?" Levy asked herself when eating her breakfast "I've been gone for thirteen hours without a word; he must be worried." She sighed, payed her bill and went on the road again "No matter. Once I finish this business, Gajeel and the rest of the Vampires will be safe."
The day passed by fast for Levy and she could literally feel exhaustion taking it's course. She normally woke up a sunset and since she's been up earlier than she normally was. But she'll get as much rest as she needed soon; she was almost there. As Levy walked, she noticed a forest was up ahead. The same forest that she escaped from a few months ago. Levy took a deep breath and made her first step into the forest. As soon as her foot touched the ground, she felt as if multiple eyes were boring into her; the spies.
"I'm here on business." Levy told them "I'm not here to cause trouble." The spies looked at her suspiciously and one stepped forward giving Levy a hard glare.
"Come." Levy heard a voice say in her head. And the wolf moved ahead with Levy following behind.
As the walk in the forest continued, Levy noticed a much darker aura surrounding this area. She remembered it well the last time but, this aura seemed a lot darker than before. It made Levy sick to her stomach and want to stop walking and throw up in a nearby ditch; but she decided against it.
"We're here." the spy said to her telepathically "You will find our king in the throne room."
"I don't wish to speak to your king." Levy told the wolf "I wish to speak with your prince."
"We have no prince. Only a king now."
"I-I don't understand."
"King Jose was murdered by our Prince last night, and now Prince Jet is our king." Levy's eyes widened in horror hearing those words; Prince Jet murdered his own father?! Yes, King Jose was a terrible werewolf, but he was still Jet's father! Levy looked ahead and soon found herself in front of the mouth of a cave. She quickly thanked the spy who helped her and made her way into the cave.
The cave was dark and had a frightening aura to it, but in some respects, it did feel like a home. As she traveled the long cave-like corridor, she soon came across a door.
"Sire," she heard a voice say on the other side of the room "We have much to discuss for the upcoming war with Lord Redfox's army."
"I have made my decision already." she heard Jet's voice reply "The army will wait until the full moon when we will draw all of our power and slaughter every single vampire in there. Then we will get my bride ba-"
"Sire, their's someone here. A scent I'm not familiar with." Levy gasped slightly as she heard them begin to sniff the air.
"I know that scent. It's alright Levy, you can come in." Levy felt her heart stop that very moment but she did what she was told. Levy opened the door and soon entered the throne room, where the newly crowned king sat on his makeshift throne.
"What brings you here?" Jet asked with a smile "Why are you here when you're being held captive by those vampires?"
"Gajeel doesn't know I'm here." Levy explained "Can we please speak; alone?" hearing her request, Jet ordered the right hand man to leave the room and make sure no one got in during their discussion.
"Why are you here Levy?"
"I-I wish to make a pact with you!" Jet looked at Levy with surprise at her words; he didn't see this one coming.
"A pact? Very well then, what do you wish for?"
"I wish for you to call off this war!" Levy explained "I want you and your people to leave Gajeel and his people alone forever." Jet poked an eyebrow up in an unsure fashion.
"Why's that?" Jet asked "Did Gajeel really send you here or not?"
"I said it before and I will say it again, Gajeel doesn't know I'm here. I'm here on my own terms." Jet looked at her with sincerity and believed her.
"Very well. My pack and I will leave your vampires alone. But what do you wish to give me in return?" Levy stayed silent for a moment before sighing.
"In return for you leaving Gajeel and his Coven alone," Levy sighed "I will become your bride." Jet looked at Levy in surprise; he couldn't believe his ears. Suddenly, he walked over to her and took a whiff of her scent.
"That vile leech got to you, didn't he?" Jet asked "I can smell him all over you. He claimed you."
"Yes. I slept with Gajeel. But I am here now giving you an offer you can't refuse. Leave the Coven alone, and you will have me." Jet looked at her with uncertainty.
"You're virginity is gone. But I will lay claim to you after our wedding. You have yourself a pack." Jet suddenly let out a bark and two wolves and two werewolves entered the room.
"Take my bride to her room. Our wedding is tomorrow and I wish for her to be prepared." The wolves and werewolves nodded and took Levy to her new room, unaware that she was shedding a tear.