chapter 46

__safia 
Far in the forest inside the mountain home, Safia peacefully lay asleep on a soft bed, but her beautiful slumber was disturbed by an external noises. 
Slowly Safia opened her eyes, and the first thing she did was check her wond, which she saw is still nicely bandaged, then she acknowledge her foreign surroundings.
A fairly large room, a big wooden bed which she's sitting on, one stone stair down from the bed is a chair, a couch and a medium size wooden table, next to the bed stood a medium size wooden wardrobe. The room looks quite plain and lack any personal touch but seeing it's literally inside a mountain, Safia salute their creativity and artwork.
Unable to find her shoes, Safia climb down the bed and head towards the noises outside, ever so silently she crack the door open and peek outside, lots of the werewolves have gathered in their human forms and seem to be protesting against something, against her.
..*we are not safe with her around, she needs to leave...* ..*Throw her out alpha, she's the enemy...* ...*she's probably sent by kong to spy on us..* hunter couldn't take it anymore he shouted *enough!!* Which resonated all around them, making them stood still and quiet.
He spoke out loud *Safia is not a danger to us, and she's definitely not sent by the king, she's here because the palace is no longer safe for her, kong found out she's been helping us so he aimed to torture her till she gives up our secrets, Safia escaped the palace last night..* 
The werewolves starts to whisper *I can't believe this, a father tortured his own daughter...*...*he probably threw her into the dangeon...*...*he truly is cruel..* hunter quickly put a stop to their whispers *that's enough...I don't don't want any of you speaking Ill of her father, because as bad as he is, he is still safia's father and I'm sure he cares for her as she does for him, he's way of showing it just differs...and as you're aware of the promise I made to Safia, i intend to keep it and I'd like you all to help me keep it*
          
A middle age looking woman spoke *alpha I don't understand, kong is raging war on us and you don't want us to kill him? He threw his daughter out and now she's our responsibility? Why do you care where she goes she's not ours to take care of, but her father is definitely ours to kill*
Hunter sighs, then fully open the door and took safia's hand, bringing her out from behind the door, facing the werewolves he spoke *I know, she's not our responsibility and her father is our enemy, but she is innocent in all this fight, her father's sins do not define her and there's a limit in enmity.
Here me loud and clear werewolves! Princess safia of black moon kingdom is my mate!, She is your future Luna and her father, a future father in law. Do you understand!*
Shocked, is the right word to describe the gathering of werewolves. After several minutes a man among them stood forward and spoke *Alpha, I understand...I give you my word, I will never dessert our Luna and yes, I still don't like the part about her father and it'll take some time for us to get used to her being around, but anything for our alpha....and Luna*
He turns towards the crowd of werewolves and yelled out *Right everyone !!* In unison the werewolves agreed *yes alpha, we give our word!* Hunter smiles and appreciated *thank you everyone, thank you...* And after that, they break away to their daily activities.
Hunter lead Safia back into the room and closed the door behind them, immediately he starts *safi I'm so sorry you woke up to that, but don't worry, the werewolves have given their word, and werewolves never break their word so it'll be fine, don't worry...*
Safia nods and went to sit on the couch, she spoke *the mate thing i understand, but the Luna...not so much...* Sitting on the chair hunter explain *Luna is a title, I'm called Alpha which means king or leader, Luna means queen...* Safia let out *oh...* 
Averting eye contact hunter explain *this wasn't how I imagine or intended it to go, I wanted to properly propose,  I even have the ring but now, I announced it out there not knowing what your answers gonna be....I'm sorry...*
Blushing safia spoke *no it's...it's fine, I don't mind becoming your.. Luna*. .*you don't mind...that's means yes, oh thank you safi thank you* hunter happily let out. Safia asks *but thank me for what?...* *for accepting me..* with a smile safia reply *thank you for accepting me too Hun..* 
 
Hunter spoke *safi..I promise I'll give you the most beautiful, sweetest and proper proposal ever* Safia spoke *I don't want you to give me the most beautiful, sweetest and proper proposal ever, all I want is you, just you*
 
Hunter almost jump in happiness, he rush over to her and give a sweet little peck on the cheek, smiling from ear to ear he ask *do you wanna eat first or freshen up first?* Equally smiling, Safia reply *freshen up first..* pointing at the very end of the room, at a wooden door which safia missed earlier, hunter spoke *over there is the bath chamber, it's very small but you'll find whatever necessity you need, I'll um...get you some clothes and breakfast..*
Safia nodded and as hunter stood to leave she held his hand, and spoke *thank you for supporting me, and I'm really sorry for causing unrest among your people* 
With a warm smile hunter reply *thank you for coming into my life, and your presence  brings my people together, our people*.
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30 minutes later safia step out of the bath chamber all cleaned up, she saw a tray filled with delicious breakfast waiting for her on the table and a dress neatly folded on the bed, she eat her breakfast and got dressed in a beautiful sky blue dress.
A soft, flowy sky blue dress, long sleeves with a dark blue lace circled around the waist line, paired with blue sandals, she styled her long raven hair into a single braid, and the silver moon amulet rested comfortably around her neck.
Unlike most princess safia was already used to dressing herself and styling her own hair, and even though the dress and shoes are pretty ordinary for a princess, Safia doesn't mind it.
After eating the breakfast safia head outside the room, immediately stepping out she met hunter silently standing by the door,  *you waited for me?...* Hunter reply *yeah, and the wait paid up, you look beautiful* Safia blushes as hunter took her hand and spoke *well my future Luna...care for a tour?*.... *well yes my future alpha...a tour will be appreciated*
They linked arms together and hunter gave safia a very hearty tour of the mountain home, Safia witness art and creativity like never before, a mountain turned into a whole little city, with a series of complicated water pipes supplying direct water into homes, through taps.
As they walk safia noticed something amiss, wherever they pass the werewolves would keep their gazes down, never looking at her. So she ask *hunter why are the werewolves avoiding my gaze?* He answers *it's a moral value in the werewolf tradition, not looking at the Luna is a form of respect towards her, and also they're still not used to your presence because as I remember, usually they don't uphold it this seriously*
Safia reply *well that's okay, I guess....when they get use to me they won't be this strict right?* 
*yes, they'll treat you nicely but..*
 safia urge *but what?...* 
Hunter continue *but then everyone would just keep looking at my beautiful safi...* Safia chuckles at hunter's childish pout.
They arrived at their final tour destination, the training grounds. Many werewolves training with different weapons, some even in their werewolf form. Hunter explain *it's not normally this crowded but everyone is busy because of the upcoming war...*
Upon their arrival all the werewolves present stopped what they were doing, in unison they turn towards them and bowed in greeting, then continue their activities, for that brief moment safia was completely amazed *not even blackmoon soldiers work in such perfect rhythm...* Safia whispers.
Among a group of young Archer's safia noticed Cas practicing, he slightly waved at her, she waves back with a smile *aim!...and shoot!..* Sera's voice rang out as she instruct them.
*are the Seniors also joining the war?* 
*yes, but not directly.. they'll support us with arrows from behind* Safia worriedly points out *but isn't it too dangerous, those... creatures will be there and I doubt they have any simpathy for kids...*
     
Hunter calmly assured  *don't worry safi they'll be fine, getting a real war experience is also part of their training, and we won't allow a single bloodsucker get to them*                   
   
Safia has noticed, trousers and shirts seems to be the werewolves most common type of clothing, including the women. But after meeting princess Susana safia is no longer surprise to see a women in trousers, but what did surprised her is the weapons and their style of fighting.
Growing up a princess Safia has certain privileges, like being allowed to hold a weapon, learning to fight and anything the other normal girls are not allowed in on the matters of the army, but here with the werewolves, most of the women are freely training and even instructing, at first safia thought it was only sera and that too because she's jack wife, but that obviously didn't seem to be the case.
*Are they fighting or dancing? I can't seem to tell....* Safia naturally whispers in an amazed tone, with a little laugh hunter explains
*I think both....the werewolves are born natural hunters, there's always this pull to fight, that's goes same for our women, only a few of us stay the steady life. Those two over there are the twins Lucy and Stacy, they are considered at the general level here, they had lead so many battles to victory at the time of my father, now even thought age has got to them, the fire still burns bright*
The two older women happened to notice the Alpha's attention on them, especially the new Luna's unwavering stare, so they stop their sparring and head towards the two.
They bowed their heads and Safia cutesy In greeting, *I apologize for the stare, I couldn't took my eyes off of you your sparring is just so.. magical...* The two ladies chuckle at the princess fan behavior.
They are identical twins with only difference in hair color, Lucy's died her hair purple while Stacy left it black and died only a few streaks purple. 
*princess safia, we've heard so much about you, everyday there's a different thing to say about you, tho mostly positive* Stacy spoke.
*Then I am most honoured about those positive things said about me* Safia politely spoke.
*yeah among them are talks of you, being great with weapons, but as far as we know, girls in your kingdom are not allowed to do so* Stacy implied.
*yes that is true, girls in blackmoon are not allowed but me being the princess, was an exception* safia explain.
*if that is so, how about a spare? I wanna see how accurate the rumours are* Lucy spoke this time.
Feeling excited and honoured, safia answer *of course, I would love a spare..*
Stacy hands safia her sword and she immediately got into a fighting stance, hunter smiles encouragingly at her, believing she can do it.
*I would truly appreciate it if you give it your all, no holding back..* safia suggest.
*Of course princess, no holding back...* Lucy accepts.
Safia made an elegant flare of her dress as she successfully avoided Lucy's strike at her, immediately safia strikes back to which Lucy also avoids. As the spare gets more intense, a little crowd form around them, they watch safia in amusement as she fights one of their best soldiers, in a dress, everyone knows how hard it is to fight in a dress.
Eventually after some time, the two ladies grew tired and end their spare to a draw, the people naturally cheer before continuing with their activities.
*wow princess, you surprised me completely, I literally gave it my best and yet look at you, not a single hit got through, impressed* Lucy praised.
*thank you, I too gave it my best, you're an amazing fighter Lucy* safia spoke.
*Well, do it again sometime?* Lucy ask.
*yes, I would love that...*safia answers with a smile.
After another bow of their heads Lucy and Stacy took their leave 
*I had no idea my safi is also a warrior, incredible..* hunter praised safia as she beems at him.
*I was just over there minding my business, but then I sighted a spectacle, amazing princess amazing, you're so full of pleasant surprises ...* Jack cheerfully spoke as he approach them.
*thank you hunter jack..*
*oh please don't bother with the formalities my lady, call me Jackie* 
*sera! Jack's looking for you!* Hunter shout outs, as sera approaches jack quickly turn a sharp left and disappeared. Safia chuckles finding the situation funny.
Hunter then points out 4 girls approaching them *those 4 girls are hunter Hanks daughters, their mother was lost at battle, and since then, Hank wanted them to live the steady life, they're friendly and....well, girly*
They arrived as hunter finish explaining.
The one at the very front, who looks to be the eldest among them spoke *hello princess, I'm Claire and these are my sisters, Morgan, stella and Ashley*
 the 4 sisters look nothing like their father, they are blonds and look very much alike, except for their different eye color and age difference.
Not allowing safia a chance to greet them back, Claire excitedly continue *that was just so beautiful princess, and you did it all in a dress, honestly I kept thinking you would fall anytime but you didn't!..*
Morgan followed *I was so nervous that Lucy was gonna beat your pretty face to a plump, but you came out completely untouched..*
Stella and Ashley spoke in unison *could you teach us to fight in a dress too, please!..*
 Safia finally got a chance to talk *thank you and please, call me Safia...and You girls don't need to fight in a dress, it takes too much time and Bruces for that, but what You can do is, get yourselves some dresspants*
Confused the girls ask *what's a dresspants?...*
                                      
*dresspants are clothing, they look like normal dress from the top, from the waist down  they take shapes of trousers, Brenda makes them and she said they come in different styles....*
And on safia went, explaining to the awestruck wolvies about the fascinating dresspants. Seeing safia immense into the conversation comfortably, hunter silently slips away allowing the girls to interact properly, not that they even paid any attention to him.  
But the moment hunter steps away from safia, a whiff of white hair dash past him and towards the girls, immediately hunter dashed after him.
The girls were startled by the sudden presence *greetings ladies* regaining their composure they reply *greetings general Sam* while Safia cutesy.
*I saw your little display, care for a spare?..* Sam spoke in what sounds to be a distasteful tune towards Safia. As safia wonders how to reply to the annoyed general, hunter interrupt
*of course not, you may not ask the princess for spare Sam* 
*but why not, I see no harm in a little spare*
Hunter opened his mouth to refuse when Safia cuts into the tension by taking the sword Sam was holding towards her
*it'd be my pleasure, hunter Sam* looking towards hunter she assured *don't worry, I'll be fine..*
Sam walks to the very center of the training grounds, safia followed him and got into a fighting stance. Hunter angrily glares at Sam.
*why choose the sword? Afraid you'd hurt yourself with the double sword* Sam mocks 
*not at all, I just simply prefer the sword*
Sam rolled his eyes annoyingly towards the princess, and without giving out any signal or time, Sam pounce at safia weapon raised high   
Caught off guard, Safia tried to dodge the blow but was still thrown on the floor, hunter moved forward but Malik held him back
*let her earn his respect..* hesitantly hunter gave in.
Not waisting any time Sam went to attack safia on the floor but she was quick, she slashed towards his legs, making him jump back to avoid the attack.
Taking advantage of the opening safia slashed non stop at Sam which he avoids all of them, attacking back their weapons clank against each other and the one with the upper hand is clear, Sam pushed safia back to which she almost lost her footing again.
Taking the opportunity Sam raised his double edge sword high and descend it towards Safia's skull, he slashed so fast everyone taught safia is good as gone.
Hunter dashed towards them but immediately stop In his tracks, they witness as safia spurn around, avoiding the deadly blow by just an inch and throw out her attack fast, if not faster than sam's. And she did not missed. For Sam immediately fell down with a loud thud.

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