PROPHECY ANALYSIS.

CHAPTER 81: PROPHECY ANALYSIS.

ALEENA'S POV.

"So basically, what you're saying is that because you're the hybrid, the first of your kind to ever exist, you're at the center of the war?" Cormac asked, for clarity's sake.

"Yes. That's what it says," I nodded.

"And you would usher the whole earth into a realm of peace, or be the reason we would be ushered into a realm of unending darkness?" Caspian asked as well.

"So I was told," I shrugged. Caspian chuckled shaking his head.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I don't see how that you, of all people, would be the reason the world is ushered into darkness. How is that even a possibility?" he asked, laughing softly.

"I also wonder," Cormac said, chuckling.

"I don't see how, but those who have known about and kept watch of the prophecy seem to believe it's a big deal," I said.

"Do you think it's a big deal?" Cormac asked me.

"I don't know. I honestly don't know," I sighed exhaustedly. "But somehow within me, I think I should take it seriously."

"There was no further insight as to how the ushering of the world into darkness would happen, was there?" Caspian asked.

"Well, prophecies are never spelled out detailedly, are they?" Cormac responded.

"I guess," Caspian shrugged, pursing his lips.

"There's something else I need to tell the both of you. I've kept it to myself for long as it didn't make any sense, but I feel it has something to do with this prophecy, I think," I said, making the duo look at me with rapt attention.

"We're listening," Caspian said.

"I don't know what I should tag this, but it was a dream. Well, it felt more than a dream. It felt so real."

"What was it?" Cormac asked. I sighed, and then I began the narration.

"In that dream, I found myself running through a dark and seemingly endless tunnel. A voice kept calling to me softly, so I followed the voice until I reached a dead end," I said, beginning the narration.

Cormac and Caspian looked keenly at me as I spoke.

"The dead end was a wall. Well, it wasn't really a wall, like the rest of the tunnel was. It was more rock-like, like a part of a mountain. I didn't hear the voice again when I got to that point. So, I turned back to leave. But then, that was when the strangest thing happened."

At this point, Caspian looked at me with his brows furrowed, and Cormac seemed normal.

"The rock-like wall cracked a little bit, then blood began flowing through the crack. A foul smell oozed out of the wall as it got wider. Suddenly, a shriveled hand with elongated nails emerged from the dark space, grabbing the wall. I could hear a growl coming from within, but mixed with raspy breathing," I continued.

"I noticed that on one of the fingers, there was a ring. I can't describe how it looks exactly though. It was at that point I got terrified, then I startled awake," I said, ending my narrative.

"Hmm," Cormac sighed, furrowing his brow this time as he got deep in his thoughts.

"Well, does any of what you saw make sense to you in any way?" Caspian asked.

"I am as oblivious about it as you are," I replied.

"Wait, the hand you saw, was it desiccated?" Cormac asked.

"Yes, it was. Why do you ask?" I inquired, furrowing my brow.

"I don't know why, but I think that what you saw may have been a vampire," Cormac replied.

"A vampire?" I asked, furrowing my brow.

"Only a vampire that has just been unstaked would be mobile in such a state. Also, all vampire royalties wear a ring. So, it could be any of us," he explained.

"It makes sense. You didn't get the dream until you arrived here," Caspian noted.

"It still doesn't understand what it all means," I said, sighing frustratedly.

"We'll figure it out. We just need to keep an open mind," Cormac said, and we all nodded in agreement.

While we yet spoke in Cormac's chamber, we heard a knock on his, door. We all looked at each other, wondering who it was.

"My Lord, Her Sovereign, Queen Amelia is at the door," Jasper spoke.

Cormac looked at me and Caspian as though seeking our opinion. I shrugged, approving that he answered the door. So, he got up and walked to the door and unlocked it, swinging it open.

"Hello, Sister," he greeted.

"I heard she's back. Where is she? Is she here?" Amelia asked hastily. She seemed impatient.

"Yes," I answered from within, saving Cormac the trouble of possibly being tempted to say otherwise.

Hearing my voice, Amelia walked in briskly.

"Your Sovereign," I bowed standing up. Caspian also stood to his feet.

"Oh, Aleena," she said, sighing in relief as she walked to me and gave me a warm hug, holding me tightly.

"I thought we lost you for good," she said.

"I'm the hybrid. I'm not easily killable," I replied. She then released me, but had her hands on my shoulders, examining me. Her keen red eyes scanned through my body.

"Were you hurt? Did they harm you?" Amelia asked.

"I was locked up in an enchanted cage, and they did all they could to break me, but they couldn't succeed," I replied.

"How then were you able to escape?" she asked.

"Why don't we let her rest? Hmm? Aleena had to deal with a lot while she was in captivity," Cormac interfered as he walked close to us after he shut the door.

"You're right. You must have been through a lot. How thoughtless of me," Amelia smiled, sighing in relief. "I'm just glad you're back to us."

"Me too," I replied, smiling.

"Just so you know, I was putting together a rescue party. We would've scoured the earth and turned the world upside down to find you," Amelia said.

"I'm touched by your concern for my well-being. Thank you," I appreciated, smiling.

"You're one of us, and we take care of our own," she said, placing her hand on my cheek, smiling.

"Rest up. I'd like to hear all that happened. And I'll still make those bunch of savages, The Forsaken, pay for what they did to you," she said.

Smiling one last time, she walked out of the chamber.

We all sighed as she walked out of Cormac's chamber. Somehow, I felt I should be wary of her. But at the same time, a part of me still trusted her.