Dr. Luna
Demon War: Rise of the Alpha Chapter 75

"Did the king and queen of the vampires come?" Rhea asked as Alice took the barrier down around th "No, they didn't. But they have sent their army to fight." Freya glanced backwards to see Wyatt looking Lilly smiled and bit her bottom lip. "And if my son is rough on you for any reason you just let me know Freya chuckled. "Thanks. But I'm not worried about Wyatt. I can easily handle him and his moodiness. "Oh gosh he is moody, isn't he?" Rhea giggled. "Sorry I should have given you the warning label to rea "Eh, it would not have mattered. These Locke men don't follow the manual at all. You have to learn th house trained. Tyler is wonderful now but things for us started out... well interesting to say the least. "Uh oh, dad knows you are talking about him." Rhea teased.

"Let him know. There isn't much he can do about it. He might be the king of the fairy's but I am the qu queen who is the top ruler. Though none of that mattered. The two of them always made their decisio "Alright mom. Better get back into the safety of Elysium and back to dad. You know he is probably a nervous Alice looked over the three women one more time. "I expect to see you all soon." She quickly turned a happened the fairy magic would work to secure the child in Freya's stomach. That child would be next minute hidden in the pine trees.

It was Rhea and Wyatt that her visions couldn't pick up clearly. She hoped it was just because of the n "Let's go back and join the guys." Lilly walked up to Rhea and Freya. She smiled at both of them and th She would trust in her family. In a battle, you had to. You couldn't worry about protecting everyone. Y your own.

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"Your mother is bad mouthing the Locke men again." Tyler chuckled and rubbed the back of Wyatt chuckled. "I think Freya already understands what she has gotten herself into. But even if she w "That is incredibly cheesy Wyatt." Freya let out an airy laugh as she walked into his outstretched arms

her. She made an eye motion to Rhea. "Thanks for the pep talk, Lilly. Don't worry, we promise after all this is over to visit more." ght be the alpha king but I am his mother." She said acting stern.

ou go, unfortunately. You should feel lucky. I at least had some influence over the boys. But when I got Tyler... wow now that was a puppy that had not been you all about it after the war." Lilly smiled and shook her head. She looked up to see the men all looking their way now.

e king has no real power here." Lilly giggled and looked up towards Tyler. When he was the alpha he had the ultimate say. But in the fairy world, it is the ther. Which was best since they knew each other's thoughts.

wreck that you are even out here." Lilly hugged her mother sweetly.

and headed back into the seal around Elysium. The truth is that she was really worried. She was afraid they were going to lose Rhea and Wyatt. And if that But that would be complicated since it would also be the alpha king's heir. They would wait and sort out the future when it got there. She stopped for a

f the black hole and not because their lives were uncertain.

ded her head. They could do this. All of this. They would win this war. And Rhea and Wyatt would make it back out of the black hole. They had to make it. to trust in their skills and that they were competent enough to handle their opponent. Otherwise, you could easily end up in a life-or-death situation of

<. "Your mother was giving Freya the scoop on how unruly the Locke men are."

o leave, I'd chase her down. I would end up being the one who hunted the huntress."

"A puppy who was not house trained? Really my dear?" Tyler gave her a frown as he tilted his head down to her.

"Oh? Are you questioning how I described you in the beginning of our relationship?" Lilly quirked her eyebrow up at him and he laughed.

"You loved it." He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into his front. All this time and they were just as much in love. They adored one another. Tyler kissed Lilly on the forehead. "Thanks for making my life magical." "Now you see where the cheese comes from in our family." Rhea giggled and stepped into Lee's outstretched arms.

"Hey young lady." Tyler furrowed his eyebrows down at Rhea.

"She isn't wrong though." Lilly added and watched as Tyler grinned down at her. "It's another thing you love though." "Maybe." Lilly said with a small smile.

"What are they doing?" Rhea asked, looking back at the dragon royalty who were with Cody and Jason.

"They are going over the demons they have scouted. Remember how the scout had come to us earlier? Well, another scout just arrived and another horde of demons have met up. As far as numbers go... the demons have the advantage." Lee took his hand and sifted it through Rhea's long strands. He was worried about having her here. He wished he could lock her in Elysium too.

Rhea leaned against his chest. "Don't worry. We will all be just fine." It was as if she could read his mind right then. She knew he was worrying. And she knew that he would be beside himself if he knew she was pregnant. For the first time, she was finally able to keep something huge a secret. She felt bad about it but she had to be there. She had to fight in this war. Better to ask for forgiveness than permission, right?

What were you guys talking about? Wyatt mind linked to Freya with his eyes curiously looking at her.

I believe it would be considered girl talk. I'm a bit new to the concept but I believe those conversations are confidential. Freya playfully nudged him with her shoulder. She felt relief when she saw him give her a wry smile back. At least he didn't seem to suspect anything.

"Tony and Xander are here. They have joined their packs with the others. They are talking with Aaron and Ace right now." Wyatt pointed in the distance to Freya who nodded her head with a smile.

"It looks like my old friend Reed is here as well." Lilly nodded to the isolated group of witches.

"Yes, they agreed to assist against the witch doctors in the war. At least try to even out the playing field the best they can." Freya looked over to the vampires. They had briefly spoken with Jester and Irene but then had to leave. They wanted to greet the arriving dragons and most importantly Rhea and Cody. "This is quite the army we have assembled here." Tristan said breathlessly looking over everyone.

"This is the best we can do. Let's hope it is enough." Tyler said quietly.

The wind began to blow and with it, the soft sound of tapping arose with it. They could hear the sound of drums. A promise of the army that was soon to come. Everyone in the grassy knoll fell silent as they listened to the sound. It was still far away but it was proof that by tomorrow the demons would be upon them. This was the moment that everyone, every species recognizes their creation. Their life. It is this moment that they are called to awaken inside and understand what they are fighting for.

This is the reality they were all facing. This was not just something they were talking about anymore. This was the time to embrace the reality of what was coming. They needed to wake up every being and dormant power within them in order to save themselves. In order to save the future.

Wyatt pulled his arms tighter around Freya who leaned back into his chest. This would soon be a battlefield. A strategic chessboard has been placed right here and all the players were finally arriving. Every pawn had been assembled in order to secure the desired future. Each side was certain of their victory. Each side was certain that they were the ones right.

Freya was different than most of the ones here though. She understood both sides the best. She herself had fallen into the side of darkness and knew how they felt. Most of them were being manipulated and following the stronger demons. They justify their actions by following the higher-ranking demons. Since surely this will secure them a place in the future. But she was someone who had also felt the bitter sting of the dark side. She didn't let herself become poisoned by it. Instead, she stayed true to herself and unknowingly continued to search for the light. She had found it. Her light was Wyatt and the Diamond pack. And Rhea and the Locke family. They were her light. And this was her destiny. Her years of experience fighting against demons have prepared her for this moment. So that she could protect her light and finally snuff out the dark.

She smiled as she looked over at everyone. They were all worth fighting for. And this wasn't a battle worth dying for... no. It was a battle worth living for. Inside of her, she was carrying the future. And she couldn't wait to let Wyatt in on the good news. She knew better than that now. If Wyatt knew then he would not allow her to fight, and she could not risk that. They would need her strength. Like Rhea said. The two of them were two strengths that were needed in the war.

"Rhea." Titus walked up to her and Lee. "So I think you and I need to fight a bit farther back. Now let me finish." He smiled seeing her already getting ready to object. "The two of us together can put up a protective barrier around everyone but we can't concentrate on keeping that up if we are fighting constantly. We don't know what powers we are going to be up against. Even having the witches, it may not be enough to hold the demon's magic off. I'll be in my dragon form and have you ride on my back. Then you can still use your elemental skills and I can use my skills."

"But Lumi is a powerful fighter and I'm not sure we should take her off the front lines." Rhea felt a bit hesitant though she knew that her Gemini power could benefit everyone.

"Let's see how it goes first. See how much magic arsenal there is. If the witches can handle it then go and rip out some throats. But as a whole, if the magic is strong, we can protect more people this way." Titus could see her nodding her head.

"Rhea. I think he is right. Look out there. Look at everyone. If they have a lot of witch doctors or other magical demons that will cause a problem against the fighters. None of the werewolves can protect against magic. A single witch doctor could subdue a whole pack." Lilly looked over all the warriors who were making camp.

"Okay but if there isn't a lot of magic on their end, I'll be joining in. You are right. And this way I can keep an eye on all of you while fighting." Rhea smiled. Also, although the dragons weren't there, and Kelsie was, but in her premonition, she was standing back from the fighting as well. She wondered if this was a sign of what she should be doing. If she and Titus could shield them then that would be more important than her fighting up close.

"So who is cooking? I'm starving?" Cody grinned as he and Jason walked back to their family together.

"When aren't you hungry?" Rhea giggled.

"The fairies will be bringing out food for everyone. It is the least we can do. There are so many there who either can't or won't fight. So this is their way of helping." Lilly looked at her children. "Can we all stay together tonight?"

"Sure can, but you two better go and see Kade, Cedric and Caleb before they spaz out." Wyatt chuckled and motioned his head towards the Diamond pack.

"Well, why on earth are they just staying down there? I thought those old men stayed behind." Tyler chuckled. "Come on Lills let's go get the rest of our family."

"Wait up. I'll go down with you. James is down there and I'd like to talk with him some before chaos erupts." Tristan said walking next to Lilly and Tyler. He had grown up in the Ashton pack as Jame's twin brother. They might not be blood-related but he was family to him. And it would be good to talk with him some before tomorrow.

"Hey dad, tell Sam, Adam and Winston to join us too. The pack will be fine. We are still close to them." Wyatt watched his dad nod his head as him and his mother walked down to the pack. Tomorrow would be intense for them all. They should spend this time with all their loved ones. Just in case... they would leave nothing unsaid. They would keep their friends and family close. And just in case... tell them all farewell.