*** 
*the bloodsuckers are here! Were under attack!!..* a blond boy shouted as he burst into the room.
*what!!..* ray was shocked.
*oh no..*safia whispers
*well that's not good* case stated.
Recognizing the kids voice ray ask *how many are there ken?*
*There's about 20 bloodsuckers and 10 human soldiers, they are trying to get in but cherry and the hunters are defending us..*
Ray sprang up from the couch and draw out his katana *you all stay here, I'll be back..* he declare.
But the moment he moved he tripped and almost fell face flat, but cas and Ken caught him in time. He angrily shout
*hey let go of me!!*
Safia gently state *yes uncle Ray, we'll let you go but, at the moment you can't see anything, it's dangerous to go out there in your condition*
Cas agreed *yes uncle Ray she's right, it's best you stay here, the hunters will handle it* 
Ken also drop his opinion *yes hunter Ray, it's safer in here..*
*I am a hunter myself, I should be out there defending my people, move aside kids....*
*I know a safe place to do that, the window room!* Safia excitedly offer
*yes the window room, come on uncle Ray* cas agreed.
*wait....how is the window room supposed to help me defend the people?* Ray thoughtfully asked.
*you'll see, come on* they urge
So ray hesitantly allowed them to drag him towards the window room, on the way he ask 
*I know this is one of your camera stuff, but why am I blind?*
Safia excitedly reply *because it's a new weapon that cas made!..*
*i call it...the Flash, don't worry your eyes sight will be back soon* cas added.
 
Ray signs helplessly.
Arriving at the window room, they straight went and stood by the window, looking at the chaos outside.
*tell me what's happening out there..* ray spoke.
*well um...cherry has just swat a bloodsucker away from Dad (uncle Malik)*
Safia added *and hunter has just... sliced a bloodsucker in half, whoa....*
Ken also offered *and hunter Sam has successfully defeated 3 bloodsuckers*
Ray smiles as he listens to their discribtions, then suddenly the 3 of them gasps. *what happen! Tell me what happened!!* 
Cas started *this is gruesome, cherry has just slammed 3 bloodsuckers....*
*and....* Ray urges.
*into each other... smashing them to small peaces* safia finish.
*yes! Go cherry!..* ray cheered.
          
As the fight continues outside , the three kept telling ray everything In details. And after some time they all cheered.
Ray shouted *wait! I can see again!!* They all cheered again for Ray.
He finally look out through the window, he saw all the 20 bloodsuckers are killed while the 10 human soldiers are tied up, they all look weak and properly beaten, but still alive.
Hunter rush into the room and straight went to safia 
*Are you alright safi, the attack was so sudden we weren't prepared..*
*I'm alright...are you?* He nodded.
Malik peeked into the room *hey Ray, hunter ...and safia, there's something you need to see..*
As quickly as the fight started it ended, the bloodsucker bodies were cleaned up, not a single werewolf was badly hurt apart from a few cuts, cherry also cleaned herself up. and the werewolves soldiers are now guarding the mountain home from all sides.
Despite the sudden attack the werewolves residents still felt safe, due to the comforting words of hunter and Malik, the panic was made short.
Inside a particular meeting room, which originally has 7 chairs now has 8, the added one occupied by safia.
Malik held a piece of scroll given by one of blackmoon human soldiers, it seems to be some kind of message from Kong. Malik read it out loud 
*My patience has ran out, I will no longer tolerate you werewolves, so I'm giving you two options. Surrender or die fighting, but I suspect it'd be the latter considering your nasty personality.
In two days, present your entire selfs at the forest battle field, or the war will come right to your stone steps, hope your all ready to die.
                                              
                                              The true king
                                                  king Travis.
*well that was a very rude message...can't even send in a full scroll...* Malik complain.
In anger Ray snatch the peace of scroll and tore it to shreds. All the hunters look angered by the king's rude message.
Malik stood up and spoke *the time has come, we shall no longer hold back for the sake of avoiding war, because In two days time, our kingdom will become ours again!!..*
The hunters cheer, while safia offered a small smile.
Hank ask *so what's the plan Alpha?..*
As hunter and the others discuss the strategy and plan their preparations, safia zoned out, with the final realization that her father is dead serious about the war, and now it's in two days, safia finally acknowledge her fears.
"I know in any war lives are lost, both the werewolves and blackmoon will suffer losses but...I shouldn't worry too much, they promised not to hurt as many humans as possible, not to hurt him but what if that costs them greatly, it's a war...they need to deliver offense too. No it'll be fine, they'll be fine...it won't cost them more than it would, right.....why do I feel so scared...."
Done with their discussion, hunter lightly touch safia bringing her out of her thoughts *don't worry safi, we'll try not to hurt as many humans as possible, we'll focus more on the bloodsuckers* they all agreed with a nod.
   
*thank you ...* Safia didn't know what to say except a thank you, the werewolves are truly not in the wrong.
Just then, the door burst open and cas ran in shouting *I have something to help! I have to something to help!!..*
Malik ask *what is it?*
Excitedly cas presents *this is the flash! With just a single click your opponent will be blinded for a whole 5 minutes, it's my brand new weapon, I promise it'll come handy in the war...*
Ray added *it's true, that thing works very effective...it was completely dark...*
    
Malik thought for awhile then spoke *alright son, we'll use it well...* 
Sera stood *okay cas...come on let's go make more of it*
Cas followed sera to the lab as he celebrates *woohoo...!*
The meeting is wrapped and they were about to leave, when Malik asked the question they all wanted to hear the answer to
*so...is the princess joining us in the battle field?*
Together came their opposite reply 
*of course not..* 
*yes of course I am...*
Hunter protest *safi no...you can't it's too dangerous, bloodsuckers will be there and blackmoon soldiers thinks you a traitor now. I Don't think they'll hesitate to hurt you, no I'm simply not risking your life...*
Safia was about to defend when Sam spoke *I suggest we let the princess join us on the battle field, she's capable of protecting herself..*
    
Safia assured *Sam is right, I am capable and won't be a hindrance, I'll also be careful...Hun come on, you know I got this....*
After several moments of hesitation, hunter finally gave in *alright fine...but stay close at all times..*
Mimicking the werewolves, Safia saluted *yes alpha!..*
The hunters slightly chuckle as hunter tried to hide his red face.
They then started to leave, safia ask
*uncle Malik...what about the human soldiers?*
*oh i forget...thanks for reminding me dear. Hank....make sure those soldiers are fed and their wounds treated, but keep them locked up*
*yes general..* Hank left to carry out the order.
Malik notice safia staring , smiling he spoke *you thought we were going to hurt them... Stop worrying we promised didn't we, we'll fix it and everything will be fine again, okay dear...*
He pats her head before leaving, safia tried to control the sudden tears threatening to fall when hunter gently spoke as he hold her hand 
*come on safi...you haven't eaten anything today, let's go eat...* And he lead her away too.
            
   
__Anthony  
Anthony walked up the palace stairs together with a soldier, the soldier kept glancing at him...
*what is it?...*
*well um...I was just wondering if the werewolves have gotten the message yet....*
*of course they have* Anthony stated.
*but non of the soldiers are back?...* The soldier pointed out.
Anthony smiled and reply *and we weren't expecting any back...*
He continues up the stairs as the soldier stopped, he took a shaky breath and muterd *this whole war is a suicide mission...* Then quickly rush after Anthony into the palace.
   
                           ***      *** 
The two days were spent with both sides finishing their war preparations. The werewolves made thousands of poison boom and blazer gun, cas was helped and they made more of the flash, which the archers and those supporting from the back will hold, just in case an enemy slips through.
Hunter helped with a new weapon idea, the catapult. Which they would use to throw multiple poison boom at the enemy.
They also made sure to improve their fighting skills with more training hours put in, safia train among them, a bit distracted and her smiles never reaching her eyes, but hunter was there to make sure she eat and slept well.
While ray has been avoiding safia since the little accident with the Flash, Malik has took on a full fatherly role towards safia.
   
       **
Over at blackmoon, the king and Anthony kept on pressuring the soldiers into immense training, king Travis sent out an order that any grown and capable man must join the soldiers of blackmoon and defend his kingdom in the war.
Except for those with disability or are seriously sick, and minors are not included too. Which means Brock, Vivian's father is also joining the war 
King Travis has been venting all he's anger, guilt and regret into training day and night, he barely eats or sleeps and of course Anthony didn't even try to help him, it's his advantage if the king gets weak.
   
    **
Anthony hasn't been staying idle either, he had been perfecting his evill plans, with he's Two trusted minions and prince Liam's support, Anthony had never been more evil.
   **
 
  finally the two days which felt like two months to all, has ended, and the next day at down in the forest battle field, the two race will collide.
  __black moon 
 just like the people of black moon have been doing since king Travis become King, its time they do the tradition again, which is....
      whenever there's a war, wether they are on the defensive or offensive, all the people of  black moon would gather outside the palace, they would say their goodbys and good wishes to their loved ones going out to the war, they will then blow a favorite flower of their loved ones into the wind after the king gave his speech.
 
       and among the crowd heading to the palace is Vivian and her family inside a public carriage, ( like a taxi ) violet and Brock sat at one side of the carriage while Vivian, carden and her sister Veronica sat on the other side.
Noticing the unusual behavior from her little sister, Veronica ask *what's wrong Vivian, you're quite today?*
*it's nothing..* Vivian brush it away.
But of course little carden had to answer *it's because of casteel of course.. *
*oh the werewolf boy...don't worry Vivian, he's the leader's little brother, he'll be fine I'm sure*
Vivian spoke in a sad tone *he might be....but will papa be?...*
The three of them all sadly looked down, feeling the sad atmosphere Brock smiles and cheerfully spoke 
*oh come on kids have a little faith in your father now, I make weapons for a living of course I know how to use them. I'll be fine I promise....*
Carden press *are you surrrrre...?* 
*yes kiddo, I'm very sure*
Violet spoke out *don't you kids have any faith in your papa, believe him when he says he'll be fine, he'll be fine*
Veronica spoke first *yes.... please be careful papa...*
Vivian spoke *I believe you papa, come back safely. Doesn't matter if we win the war or not just get back safely, okay...*
The sweet little family all held hands inside the carriage, feeling the heavy weight of war while each being strong for the others sake.
__
The people have all gathered outside the royal palace, king Travis made his way to the balcony when Anthony approach, he bowed and handed the king a wrapped item.
*your majesty, it is done...*
King Travis unwrap the cloth reveling a small dagger, the handle made with the finest wood and the blade resemble the ivy itself, so sharp and a striking red color it reflects it's surroundings.
The king leisurely twirl the blade between he's fingers and muttered *you'll surely pay for stealing my daughter....* Then he walks onto the balcony with Anthony right behind him.
He stood and looked upon the people all holding their chosen flower, not single one of them cheered for the king's arrival and he didn't wait for it too, he simply spoke out loud 
*Greetings my loyal subjects! We all know the reason we've gathered here today so I'll get straight to the point...* 
He made a gesture with his hand, and several giant four wheel iron cages were dragged out by 8 bulky soldiers each from the palace, the iron cages containing 50 bloodsuckers each, the bony creatures screech and bang on the iron wildly.
The people gasps at the horror before them, children started crying and father's got into a fighting stance ready to protect their families.
 *behold my subjects!! These are the bloodsuckers, they are my special, my precious weapons, with them by my side not the werewolves or any other kingdom can dare challenge me!!
Hear me my subjects! Today I king Travis have you all my word, I and your loved ones will go out to war and will only return victorious, I will make sure not a single werewolf ever breaths again...or so take my life!!*
 
Silent, all the people remain silent except the screeching and banging of the bloodsuckers, till Anthony came forward and shouts 
*king Travis!...* Still they remain silent.
*king Travis!!!...* He shouted louder, and only then did the people hesitantly follow.
*forever...* They spoke out.
*king Travis!!..*
*forever!!..* they shouted.
The king smiles and raised his flower, a pink rose, the people also raised their flowers    
 
*may we come out victorious !..* the king shouts out 
*victory is ours!..* they respond .
*protect my daughter....* King Travis whispers as he blows the pretty pink rose away, the people all blow away their flowers too. And the kingdom resemble a flower festival as different petals of flowers flutter away in the wind.
    
     
__the mountain home 
Inside a particular blue room, hunter and cas sat on the couch.
*are you really taking safia to the war?..*
*yes..she deserves to be there*
*alright, guess you don't need to take anything of hers..*
Hunter smiles and brought out part of Safia's dress that she tore and tied around his wond when Prince Liam shot him
*I have this...*
*Nice, I have this too..* cas also brought out Safia's blanket Which she gave him during his stay in the dangeon.
Hunter eyed it *that should be with me.. don't you think...*
*nope, she's my future Luna in law, so I'm keeping it, ....but I wish I have something of Vivi...*
*yes you do..*
*But I don't ...*
*of course you do, all the biscuits inside your stomach was given by her..*
*yes of course, thanks hunter..* cas smiles happily.
    
Then he brought out a small pocket size painting of their parents *I'm taking them with me...*
Hunter brought out a similar painting *me to...*
     
     
   ***
As the two brothers bond, safia stood alone inside the window room looking out at cherry, she has been standing there for awhile.
Taking a deep breath she finally brought the flower to her lips, she gave it a soft kiss and whispers *protect my papa please....* Then she blows it away.
After a few minutes the door gently open and ray stepped in, he came towards her
*why are you here all alone?..*
*I ..needed some alone time*
*alright, I'll go then..* he turn to leave 
*no it's okay, please stay...* Safia assured.
Ray nods and came to stand next to her, looking out the window at cherry too when safia spoke 
*we started on the wrong foot, and I understand your anger is justified, but can I be just a little selfish and ask....ask that you forgive me, it truly was not my intention to hurt your son...*
      
Ray kept silent, after several moments he spoke *you're very kind princess, but you're wrong....it is not selfish to ask for forgiveness especially when you did nothing wrong.
I'm sorry for the way I treated you, it was rude of me...and jasper...it's not yours or the king's fault, it's not that soldiers fault either, it was truly an accident, cad told me everything...*
   
*jasper was a good kid...* Safia offered 
*he was, the best kid..* ray confirm 
    
Hunter peeked into the room and spoke *alright now...come on out you two, it's time to start wrapping up*
They followed hunter to the training area where all the werewolves have already gathered.
  
Hunter held Safia's hand and lead them to the front of the crowd, they turn towards the werewolves and hunter spoke
*good morning brothers and sisters, aunties and uncles...today I stand before you with sad news, the war...is here again, but this time we are sure, we will fight not for victory but for our home! We will fight for each other!! And our kingdom will be ours again!!*
The werewolves cheered, then safia spoke
* I'm sorry for all that's happening, and I give my deepest gratitude for the promise you made me, thank you for accepting me...I will forever be grateful to you. Today I promise, blackmoon kingdom will again be recognized...as hunters moon!!..*
The werewolves cheered again.
Then they start to exchange and give each other a small part of their belongings, a necklace, a brooch, a hairpin, a scarf, a photo or anything small and pocket size that belongs to their loved ones, something to give them courage and hope in the battle field.
 
Just then four excited giggling blondes approach safia
 *oh my princess that speech was amazing*
*I felt your sincerity...*
*since you're joining the war, can we please dress you...?*
*we promise we'll dress you beautiful and comfortable...*
    
 Safia spoke with a smile *hello Claire, Morgan, Stella and Ashley...*
*hello safia..* they choroas.
Safia looks and hunter and smiled, silently telling him she's going with girls for awhile, he smiles back, understanding what she meant.
The girls swoon at their cute gestures *awwwn ...* 
*alright come on...* Safia blushes.
The girls lead her away, leaving hunter at the training area still preparing last minutes things.