~ At Kingdom of Phantasia… ~
Dylan proceeded to Marceline's room. He had to talk to her regarding their mother. Their father refused to rescue Serena because he was mad at her. She got captured because vampires deceived her as someone pretended to be Kira.
"Sis! We must do something. Our father doesn't want to help us in rescuing our mother. Her life is in danger. What if the werewolves will torture her to death?" Dylan's worried voice resounded in her room.
Marceline signaled Lyca to bring Little Lowell with her. The two siblings had something important to discuss.
Lyca could only sigh in defeat. She was just an ordinary human so she couldn't help them fight the vampires. Furthermore, she would just get in their way if she got involved in the fight.
"Little Lowell, let's go." Lyca grabbed Little Lowell's hand as she guided him out of the room.
When the two left, Marceline looked at her twin brother seriously.
"I will try to convince our father," she said.
"Do you think he will change his mind? Father felt betrayed because of our mother's actions. He thought she was still in love with…" Dylan paused for a moment. He almost forgot that Marceline was in a relationship with Kira. She might also get affected knowing that their mother had lingering feelings for her man.
"I know… but she is still our mother… my mother. I won't allow her to die… in the hands of the werewolves."
"So what are you going to do if you fail to convince our father? The werewolf fighters will not move without an order from the Werewolf King." Dylan sounded problematic since his father was stubborn and prideful.
"Then we have to rescue her ourselves. We can't rely on our father and our werewolf fighters. If they get involved, this will only result in more bloodshed."
For Marceline, it was better this way. With only two of them, they could sneak into the vampire's hideout. Though it was too risky for the two of them, they could prevent more casualties from their side.
"I changed my mind. Since our father doesn't want to move… it's best this way. We can prevent a head-on battle between our clans." Marceline added as a realization.
Dylan smiled faintly and glanced at his sister with admiration. "I will support you on this. Shall we look for them now?"
Marceline bobbed her head. They had to track the vampires. Where are they hiding? For sure, they were still in the Kingdom of Phantasia, preparing for another sneaky attack. The second launch would be more fatal and it could be the final battle.
Marceline could tell that the vampires were already strategizing their next steps. Their main target was to eliminate the Werewolf King, Dominique Silvano.
"Riemc, the White Witch… we need her help bro. I think she might have a way to find the vampire's hideout."
Dylan's eyes lit up because of Marceline's suggestion. She was right. The White Witch could help them in this situation.
"Let's go and find her!" Dylan excitedly said.
"We should bring Lyca and Little Lowell. In this war, I want to keep them safe first. I believe that the White Witch can protect them on our behalf." Marceline made another suggestion.
Dylan agreed to her. He was also worried about Lyca's safety. She shouldn't witness the bloody war between vampires and werewolves.
"Sis, do you think… I made a mistake by bringing my mate here? This place is dangerous for her because of the threat of war." Dylan looked disheartened. He couldn't afford to be separated from Lyca. But it turned out that he brought her closer to danger.
"Don't worry, brother. Nothing bad will happen to her. We will protect her," Marceline held Dylan's shoulder, patting his back to reassure him.
"Just go and talk to her later… Tell her what you feel." Marceline urged her brother to be open with Lyca.
"Thank sis. I will."
Amidst the busy preparation of the werewolves to strengthen their defense, Dylan and Marceline sneaked out of the palace together with Little Lowell and Lyca.
They went to the Dark Forest where they could find the White Witch. After traversing for half an hour, they reached their destination.
The White Witch seemed like she was expecting them. She was sitting on the bench outside her house when the four of them arrived.
"Did you come here to ask for my help?" The White Witch greeted them with a warm smile.
Marceline and Dylan exchanged glances with one another before they answered her.
"Yes. Can you help us track the location of the vampire's hideout? They kidnapped our mother, the Werewolf Queen. We have to find them and rescue her as soon as possible," Marceline pleaded with her.
Riemc, the White Witch, just bobbed her head in understanding.
"Alright. I know what to do. Give me a maximum of five hours. I will conduct a ritual to find their current location. While waiting, you can stay inside the house. The sun is setting down. You can rest and continue your journey at dawn. By that time, I will get their exact location."
"Thank you, Riemc! We owed you this one." Dylan grabbed his friend's hand as he expressed his gratitude.
"No worries, it's my pleasure to serve the future leaders of this kingdom." The White Witch said meaningfully.
Marceline signaled her brother to spend time with Lyca while she took Little Lowell with her. Her brother and Lyca needed some time alone.
Getting her cue, Dylan approached Lyca.
"Come with me. I will show you something." Dylan invited her.
Lyca accepted his hand and followed him. "Where are we going?" She asked.
Dylan gave her a reassuring smile and said, "There is a beautiful place at night near this area. I will show you and you will be amazed."
"How about Marceline and Lowell?" Lyca turned to the house. She saw the two enter the house a while ago.
"My sister is a little bit tired from fighting the vampires a while ago. She needs rest. Don't worry. You are safe with me. And they are safe in that house."
"Okay. I trust you. I know you will keep me safe."
Dylan felt touched by her words. "Of course. I gave you my word. I will protect you with my life. Thank you for trusting and believing in me."
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