Astraea's POV
My laugh echoed through the whole room as I watched my mom getting embarrassed under Dad's sleazy flirty lines.
She glared at him then smiled menacingly. Turning towards me, her eyes gleamed with mischief.
"You know, your Uncle James was just 15 when we were in college. There was a great buzz about the Transformers movie in his school, so he begged me to take him to watch it. And of course being the stalker your father and his friends were, they were also there at the movies. I was waiting for James to come back from the restroom, when Nate approached me. Do you know what he said ?" She looked at Dad with a smirk.
"He said and I quote. 'If you were a Transformer you would be Optimus Fine.'."
I chuckled, looking over at Dad, who casually cut his steak and shrugged at me.
"What?, I thought it was cool."
"Cool?, You said that line with such a straight face and sweating like a half cooked chicken, that it took me a whole minute to realize that you were flirting." She argued while aggressively shoving a piece of steak in her mouth.
"You were looking at the poster for quite a long moment, so I thought you liked the movie."
She rolled her eyes but I could see a little smile on her lips. No matter how cheesy it was, those stupid attempts of my Dad clearly made her heart flutter.
"What? You don't believe me. If you were a vegetarian, I would have said you look like a cute-cumber."
This time my mom laughed . My Dad was at least 6'3" with green eyes , so bright and alluring, complete contrast to his black hair. A sharp jaw with an athletic built body. Safe to say that he was a heartthrob in his time. But he still did these stupid things for mom, it only proved how pure and never-ending his love is.
Luckily, I ended up taking the bright features of my parents. My blonde hair and green eyes, was something my Dad found captivating since I was a baby. So he literally give me the nasty eye whenever I talked about dying my hair, only to tease him of course.
"Also honey, if you liked fruit, I would have said something along the lines, 'If you were a fruit, you would have been a fine-apple'."
He gave a wink to her as I literally cringed at his words.
My mom raised her eyebrow. "Are you sure it's not Pine apple, because I feel pricked all over with your stares." She winked back at him and I swear to god Dad was a sight to see.
His cheeks turned crimson as he sneakily tried to cover them with his hands. Mom chuckled and gave him a flying kiss.
"Geez, I don't wanna see you guys flirt anymore. I am done. Goodnight dear folks." They wished me back as I went upstairs in my room.
Taking a shower, I sat down at my bed. My gaze fell over the book kept on the table.
Right, I should start with the assignment.
"Myth of The Broken Throne". I mumbled opening the book. The pages were yellowish, a little tattered on the corners, clearing showing how old it was. Nonetheless, the classic vibes were all I needed to jump into the story.
It didn't really had any author or publication house mentioned .
Weird but whatever. It's the story I need.
Eons and eons ago, when the world was just formed. The humans were new to the concept of living. Harmony, humanity and belongingness was something coated within the subjects of almighty. They walked the earth and evolved with time. Learned and accepted new things, watched the different wonders the nature manifested.
The supernatural world was soon discovered by the subjects. The harmony in them welcomed the creatures with special ability. Magic and wonders become a part of their lives.
But just like the garden of Eden, destroyed when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit of knowledge, it was natural that utopia couldn't really be established on the realm of earth when people were starting to acknowledge their desires and needs.
The once equivalent world soon changed its dynamics. The sudden jealousy, fear , superiority and inferiority were laced within the supernatural and mortals, creating a large wall between them.
The night of peace soon, become a canopy , veiling everyone's deepest and darkest secrets. Mortals walked under the minimal moonlight in fear of getting ambushed by those magically evil creatures while some started digging deeper holes in the heart of the togetherness to use those powers for their foolish humanly greed.
Everything was chaos. The war between the gifted one and the mortals was almost on the verge of destroying each other. The only witness was the bright moon hidden behind the clouds.
The moon goddess's heart was shattered as she watched her own brightness growing faint under the blackened hearts of her subjects.
No, she decided the realm could no longer do as it please. A union was needed. So with all the love and hope within her she created a species of her own.
The Werewolves.
A union of a wolf and human, a supernatural being.
The look of the wolf penetrated the soul while the human heart was rationalized. They were the warriors of the moon goddess.
One who could protect as well as kill. The heart of a ferocious beast and the mind of a sensible kind.
One who are the rulers as well as the warriors of the realm of earth.
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Dark trunks were the only thing around me. The sky was a little of every color I have seen. Weird but wonderful.
Far away, the nightingale's voice felt like a melodious symphony.
Where was I ?
I kept moving forward. Soon the nightingale's voice melted into the dark of the night. But it wasn't the silence that greeted me. Rather a humming. A beautiful humming.
I followed the sound and reached near a lake. The large bushes hiding my figure. I saw a women, her hands softly creating ripple in the crystal-clear water as she hummed euphoniously.
Her delicate, curvy figure was covered in a beautiful white gown. The slit of the dress exposed her milky skin which shimmered under the moonlight. Her long blonde hair were beautifully tangled. So unruly and wild.
I could only see her back as she faced the lake. Few moments passed as I watched her going into the forest.
With silent footsteps, I followed her but suddenly , she was nowhere to be found.
"We finally meet." A sweet, soft voice addressed me. I turned around but she was not there.
Shuffling of trees gained my attention and there she was hidden behind the layers of greenery. Yet the only thing visible were her sharp icy blue eyes. So beautiful and hypnotic that I could almost see myself in them.
"You seem confused. But don't be, it will all come to you soon." I could feel her smile in her voice. She still kept herself hidden from my view.
"But now that we have met, there is one thing you should know." Her eyes were watery but voice stern and soft.
"Time is precious dear. It can create and destroy you. Don't be blind in the fury of a moment but see the yearning and agony the heart felt in the curse of million years. When you see that, I know you will do the right thing. You always have. We always have."
Her stare grew intense like she tried to sense me and the turmoil in my heart but all she did was turn and vanish into the dark woodland.
A sudden pain in my heart almost stopped my breathing and there, it was again. Those blue, icy cold flames burning my skin and numbing everything.
Everything but the pain of a broken heart.
Astraea's POV The dryness clawed my throat as I woke up. The air rush seemed too slow, as I gasped for breath. Sweat made the fragile, light nightdress clinked to my skin like an inferior layer. Slowly and steadily, I felt my heart slow down. The breathing became normal which made me focus things around. Again, I was back in the warmth of my comfort zone. My hands shook as I tried to wipe the sweat off my face. However, it wasn't the only thing. My eyes, they were teary. I was crying.Because I was scared. I tried to tell myself but no , I knew in my heart that it wasn't fear, rather the presence of an unknown fragment in my soul making me awakened with a painful process. The tears were the proof. Nonetheless, this time it was different. I couldn't remember anything I dreamed off. Nothing, it was all blank but the pain in my heart spoke a different story. It was so intense and familiar that it felt like an old friend I had carried with me for evermore. The kind of friend who is t
Astraea's POVAn enchanted beauty which spread cold through every fiber of your skin, but when closer, it burns you with a passion and longing no one has ever seen.I looked at my image in the mirror. How beautiful she was that could make Zeus so lost and devoted to her ?.Were my natural grassy eyes too dull in front of her.Can my smile be as enchanted as hers ?My hands slowly stroked the edge of my dusty golden hair, caressing my waist.The light coloured strands, so soft and silky that one wouldn't mind getting tangled in while taking their last breath.How smooth were those tendrils, that could portray her as a innocent, hidden sin. I sighed. Stop it!!!!...... She is just an inspiration. An inspiration to give a face to Zeus's view of emotions. How are you so sure?Because people can't change. They would still be the same whether it is fall or rain, snow or midsummer. It's just his insight.Of course, just a timely thought to create his artistry.The day was really tiring and
Astraea's POV My gaze was stuck on the wall, mind blank as I sipped my coffee. The sweet-bitter taste helped me to calm down the nerves, but it was still not helpful enough to resist the urge of banging my head on the wall. Emily snorted beside me. "How come I have never noticed this before ?" From the moment I told her about the weird interactions between me and Zeus, this was her reaction. Nonetheless she was pretty surprised and excited about my plans with Zeus. "Ok, but I really don't get the problem here ?. You are interested in Zeus, so go ahead and blew him off his mind." I sighed. "Not that easy Em. The dimensions between us is really weird." "Weird?..How so?" "It's just ...I-I can't explain. You know the stupid feeling of knowing each other from the time I don't even remember. My feelings for him, I mean I don't even know what I feel for him. It's like an unexplainable pull towards him. And Zeus..one moment he ignores me like a plague and the next moment he invites me
Astraea's POV It was the morning of Saturday. The weather was a little cold. My plan today was to hang out with Zeus, I quickly took a shower and went into the closet to choose an outfit that had me stuck for the past twenty minutes. Finally, after almost crawling inside the wardrobe and throwing clothes all over the room, I found a decent attire. I wore the skinny black jeans and paired them with a beautiful lace top. Considering the weather, it is wise to wear a jacket. And then finally finishing the outfit with Stiletto stretch black boots. A car horn distracted me from my little venture in the room. A looked from my window, a jeep was parked in the driveway. An excited Roman waved from the driver's seat. I hastily came down and opened the front door. Since mom and dad were going to be out for the day, I had already informed them last night about my plans. Locking the front door behind me, I walked towards Roman. He wore a black shirt and black jogger. A rather casual outfit
Astraea's POV. Zeus leads me through a corridor. I followed him till we reached the door at the end. He opened it for me and I entered the room, Zeus walking behind me. I gasped in awe. The room was so beautiful. The walls of the room were made of glass except for one on my left, which was plain-white painted. But the most panoramic and impressive things were the paintings. Numerous painted canvas was kept on the stretcher bars all around the huge room. The direct glow of the radiating sun and the fresh scent of the newly bloomed flowers had such an aesthetic effect on the overall expanse that it almost felt overwhelming. I turned back to see Zeus leaning on the closed door with arms crossed, looking at me. There was a new light lustrous in his aureate eyes. I didn't need to say a word, nor did he. The silence now was so consoling and alleviating. The canvas was all veiled under a white linen cloth. "Why cover them ?" He looked into my eyes, for once there was no barrier or gua
Astraea's POV It was already evening when I came back from Zeus's place. On the way back Roman didn't speak much about Zeus's father. But safe to say that seeing their expressions, I could assume that the man kept both the boys on their toes. And knowing them, it was a huge deal. Two hours later, Mom and Dad were back from their date. Their cute little banter took my mind from wandering back to today's event. However coming back to the comfort space of my room, the memories gushed back in. The Zeus I saw today was someone new but still, it felt like I have just seen the glimpse of him I have known all along. This pull was an earning coming from the deepest corners of my heart, one which has never been shined upon. A part of me I never realized I had. I sighed. These things only make my head hurt. I took a book off my table and fell back on the bed. Opening the book, I turned to the page where I left and started reading it. ~*~ The Cerulean clan and The Royals became the epitome o
Astraea's POV Mindlessly combing my hair while sitting in front of the mirror, I noticed the little similarities between the Queen and me.My hair was the same blonde, so was my skin tone, and the shape of my eyes-almond-like. However, she seems to make herself glow in those simple attributes. I went into my closet. Wearing a black sundress with simple heels, I was ready for the day. Emily's familiar car parked in my driveway. But I genuinely was not in the mood to entertain anything.She must have noticed the unusualness in me. "What happened to you? Is everything okay ?" I know that I couldn't hide anything from her and she was the only one I could talk to."I read the book yesterday --" "And let me guess, something is connected to your dream again. Right ?" I smiled lightly. Of course, she knows me so well.I hastily opened my bag and took out the book from it. Opening the last page, I showed her the portrait. "This...she is related. I saw her in my dream." "Well if you rea
Astraea's POV It has been a week since I have seen both Roman and Zeus. Not gonna lie the curiosity has eaten me up alive. Maybe it's related to Zeus's Dad. Opening my locker, a little card fell down. I sighed. This has been going on for the past few days. "A new love letter." Miranda chirped beside me. I flinched. "Where the hell did you come from ?" "That is not important. Come on open it." I looked at her and narrowed my eyes."What ?"I gave her one of my stinky eyes look. "You don't want to open it in front of me ?" She said "Why are you so excited Miranda ?" "Oh come on, it's not every day your friend gets cute love confessions." "Well, I do get it every day." "Yes we know, but open it will ya ?" Emily said suddenly appearing beside me. I reluctantly opened the letter as both of them literally pushed their heads inside my locker to read it. "Love ceases to be a pleasure when it ceases to be a secret."Maybe this is why I want to be your secret and admire you from afa