I was miserable that my friend Abe was harbouring such intense hatred. I sat down to watch the sunset. As the last ray of sunlight dipped below the horizon I felt an emptiness in my heart followed by a dull ache. I felt like an orphan. I felt someone stroking my hair. It was Roland. He sat down and explained how he got over most of his woes. He became part of a group. Igor came and smacked on the back of his head. Kiska and Eska were next to do so. He took a deep breath and asked permission to share head space together till I recovered. I held his hand and focused on being in the same wave length as him. It didn't work. So he turned werewolf and that made it easier. So he got to see the pain I was going through. He stared at me. I accidentally linked with my entire security. They got to see things they won't be able to unsee ever again. Jayden's betrayal. Abe's deceit. Even Jasper as an Arctic Wolf. The fact that I fed and raised kids was an even bigger shock. They saw my mom's murder. They saw me rip out Shaw's heart. The days I had spent on crutches. The days I was in the hospital vomiting blood. The dizziness and the aches. How I felt like I was imprisoned in my own body on the days when walking was impossible. The days I used hobble. How Batou used to carry me to the hospital after the medication ran out. I recalled my mom's expression of helplessness as the doctor used a breathing tube and did goodness knows what else. I would fight to be conscious. I can barely hear her voice. It was as though I was underwater, "Alexi! Alexi! Can you hear me? You can do this. I believe in you. You are stronger than this illness. Fight it. What are you? Answer me. What are you?" I replied with a rattled voice, "I am your apex predator." Roland winced, "I didn't know you had it that bad." I just leaned over and stared at the darkness. I didn't feel like getting up.
That was till the intelligent ones showed up. Some people asked me to this day why we call them smarties. Well today they will get their answer. These ones can ride vehicles and use weapons. These things are perfect to check for flaws in security. Today they managed to free climb halfway up a crack on the eastern wall. Before the guards smelled their stench. They are as quiet as a mouse. But have a greater capacity for disaster. They were sporting AK-47s. I turned into a monster and made sure my skin was diamond hard and scaled armour before I dove down. I grabbed one and let go. I didn't watch what happened. I quickly ran at top speed and knocked them off. Then grabbed a machete and off with their heads. After I saw certain they are all done for I flew up and laid down to watch the stars. In the corner of my eyes I saw everyone stared at me. They watched as I focused on the days I was in Valentina. They saw how I had protected werewolves during the divided states of America. Somehow none of them pictured me as a farmer. They have seen my garden and it isn't the best. I had a lot of help with the upkeep. Mainly because flowers are not my forte. Vegetables and fruits were my thing. I remembered milking goats, collecting eggs and sitting in a swing. Jasper had built me a swing but every morning we would go out and find it tangled in the upper branches. After several days he got so angry that he cut the tree down and built me a swing indoors. He was very handy to have around the house.
I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Jasper. He was grinning ear to ear. There was a playful smile and his eyes were teasing. He leaned and kissed my forehead. He tilted his head with a mischievous grin as though he was saying come closer. I did and I heard a scream. I snapped out of it to see I was dangling on my ankles. More of those smarties came out of a hole. I screamed at them and they fell to the floor and spasmed to death. Then I was hauled up. My security guards held me. They didn't say anything. The other wolves were sympathetic too. I was taken to my quarters and the Emperor called. I explained my disinterest with a hollow voice. The others took care of the rest. Since I don't sleep. I sank my teeth into a blood bag. I observed the donor's history. I found myself looking at one memory to the point of nausea. I don't know how many times it took before I realised that we had an October guard amongst us. Once the realisation hit me like a wrecking ball. The others mobilised the team in the moonstone district. In Piedra de la Luna the law enforcers are called Dark knights. In the moonstone district they are called scarecrows. In the city of pearl they are called aeronauts. Mostly because they spend their time in helixes whilst on patrol. The guards were taken to the eviction facility where their memories were erased before they were sent out of the city. Lincoln tried calling me and the others made excuses after excuses. I finally came to answer his call. He asked me if I was ok. He wanted me to come over and I made it clear that my place is here until further notice. He requested a few minutes alone with me. The others stepped away from his view but stayed. He was blunt, "Marry me." I choked, "I just lost my husband. I lost a friend and I don't feel anything towards you. So respect my wishes and leave me alone." He stood tall as he showed his arrogance, "I am emperor." I grinned, "I am the crown princess. By the laws laid down by both sides you have no right to even ask. Try your luck with someone more suitable." I turned around, "Call the council now." They were informed. They were equally angry. He was told to what extent his can exercise his authority. He was told explicitly to never try to overthrow the absolute laws or he won't be emperor for long. He was angry to be denied but he knew better than to overstep his limits. When the emperor stormed off I made it known that he was looking for allies. He believes he can find a way to counter or delete this rule. He just needs time. The council made it clear. If he tries anything then he is a general citizen and I will take my seat as an empress. I bowed respectfully.
When they hung up I went back to my room. I felt my shield wrap itself around me like a blanket. I don't want to stay here but the others pinned me down. Oleg stroked my hair as he spoke Russian. Roland spoke Hispanic and Igor said nothing. I was taken to my room and they tucked me in bed. Roland stayed outside while Oleg stayed inside. He told me he will make things right. Soren came and he got to see the situation. He called the council members and the emperor. He declared that I was here overseeing the fortifications after the last assault by the October guards. The daily arrival of different types of zombies was delaying the process. He showed them images of these munchers and the council sent money and manpower to assist with repairs and maintenance along with increasing the number of soldiers in the Umbrella fortress. Link asked me if I had considered his offer. I played dumb as I continued my assessment. I eastern wall, the fissures in the south corridor and the section that collapsed in the northern sector. With the clear appearance of annoyance I asked him what he was talking about when he would constantly interrupt me. He reminded me of the marriage proposal I told him that if he keeps harassing me I will marry my guard Oleg. This made him angry. He asked me not to do anything I will regret later in life. He asked me, "You don't find me attractive." I shook my head, "The idea of marrying you is nauseating." He paused, "You didn't think about it." I replied immediately, "I don't need to think about something that I feel uncomfortable about." He asked me to think about it. I made it clear I don't need to. He is everything I don't want. I declared the emperor was my uncle. He will remain so till his dying day. Soren asked me for certainty and I replied, "Without a shadow of a doubt." The council announced my declaration and the emperor tried to overrule it but somehow everyone chose to side with me. In the end he had no choice but accept his status.
After the repairs were done I hopped on my bullet train and sped off to Piedra de la Luna. There were quite a few people by the platform and the conductor saw that I was the passenger on board so he moved everyone back. I climbed out and the doors closed behind me as it made its way to the garage for repairs. The men and women in plain clothes inquired why the train was sent to the garage. They were told that it was the train of an a government official. Their train came and they boarded it without making a scene. The dark knights came and I was taken to my apartment. The entire ride I was trying to figure out how to get Link off me. One of my favorite ideas was to dupe him into marry his actual significant other according to his wolf. I tried to figure out how he is going to react and I saw a few scenarios. One was where he killed her. The second was where he divorced her and chased after me again. I expressed my deepest disgust about having the emperor as my husband. I went as far as imagining myself vomiting if he touched me. Roland stared at me the entire trip trying to find the words to express something.
In the end he waited till we were in the elevator to show me. I was shown that the werewolves in my security belonged to different clans and the same with vampires. Link belongs to the same clan as Igor. As I was connected to my entire security. Igor had turned wolf and transmitted my emotions to his clan. To the emperor by extension. The werewolves understood my pain and apprehension. They were delighted that I chose to honor a werewolf when they were still considered less. I screamed shrill. Everyone backed away in shock and fear. I stomped forward thinking out loud, "I want names. Who has been ill treating my family? I will show them the error of their ways." The werewolves stared in amusement and they calmly showed me how my actions convinced everyone that racism is not the answer. I have already doused the fire. I blinked several times as I turned around and pressed my cheek against the glass. I promised to find the culprit. Clearly some people haven't learned their lesson. This war between both kinds has been pointless. They were created to make the world a better place. Both had honorable qualities that humans can learn for. Society is turning dystopic because they have destroyed the very fabric society. They could work together for a peaceful society there would be no need for any war. The vampire society thrives as a coven. Each understanding that productivity is the key to progress. There are no slackers and their motivation is to ensure everyone does something worthwhile. The werewolves functioned as a family. Everyone is treated with respect and no one is left behind. Everyone has a voice and everyone is looked after. Neither neglect their own. They need to see that they are similar in nature even if they transform into different species. Deep down they all want one thing a peaceful resolution where everyone gets the respect they deserve. There was a gentle tap on my shoulder and there was the germaphobe. I thought someone had moved him out. Clearly I will have to assign this to someone else. Roland volunteered. Immediately the words that popped were, "Lord give me strength." He promised to be as gentle as possible. Clearly he has no clue what gentleness was as he called a helix to the helipad outside. He carried him like he was a sack of potatoes and tossed him in there. Once the door locked in place as it flew away. I really need someone who understands subtlety. As I made my way to the bathtub I overheard the butler chatting Ute about the progress he has made to create a rift between both sides. He was going to plan my death. I wished someone would shove him in the closet till the authorities took him. The Oleg complied as the council convened to vote for a new member in the vampire seat. Since the vote was a tie I had to place the tiebreaker vote. I voted for Edward. The other vampire named Sabine wasn't happy. She had plans for the future. Unfortunately none of her plans were pleasant so everyone was happily welcomed the newest council member Edward while my butler was dragged away for interrogation.