Born To Rule
Chapter 21:

Later the same night in abandoned jail building

Mi: “Aw, why the long faces? Don't you like it here? You better get used to it. You mutts make me sick. The two of you think you can just waltz in here and take anything you want. Well news flash, this is our territory and you both made a grave mistake. If I were you, I would get comfortable because you guys won't be leaving here anytime soon.”

Accalia: “We're gonna die here, aren't we?”

Malik: “Don't say such stupid things.”

Accalia: “But you heard what she said. How are we gonna get out of this mess?”

Malik: “They might be vampires…but we're werewolves. We're just as powerful as them, if not more. Now it's not the time to fall apart, Accalia. Take a deep breath. Heal yourself. Good girl. I knew you could do it. You need to be strong. Show them no fear.”

Accalia: “You’re right. No fear!!”

Malik’s Wolf: “When are you gonna tell her the truth?”

In Malik’s head: I can't.

Malik’s Wolf: “You know yourself that the outcome doesn't look good. This place is crawling with vampires. We're completely outnumbered.”

In Malik’s head: I KNOW THAT ALRIGHT!! I’m sorry, Noctis. I'm trying to stay calm for her.

Malik’s Wolf: “I know, I understand. I love mate too.”

In Malik’s head: They can't have her. Even if it means we give our life to save hers.

Malik’s Wolf: “Agreed.”

In Malik’s head: Please my goddess…save us. (meanwhile outside the building)

Mi: “Thank you for meeting me here.”

Claudia: “What is this about? I need to go feed.”

Talon: “I second that statement.”

Mi: “Ruth?”

Ruth: “We came across a pair of werewolves in our territory.”

Claudia: “So? We've always seen the odd werewolf pass through our territory from time to time. What's the difference about these ones?”

Mi: “Idiot!! These aren't just any ‘normal’ werewolves. These werewolves have the markings.”

Claudia: “Are you sure about this?”

Ruth: “It's true.”

Talon: “What's the plan then?”

James: “I'm finally glad someone asked. We interrogate them. Find out what they know and why they are here.”

Coleton: “Then what?”

James: “My dear, sweet, Coleton. I'm surprised you even need to ask. We dispose of them.”

Coleton: “Mhm.”

Mi: “I see you managed to heal yourselves. I don't think we were planning to harm you anytime soon. We just need to ask you some questions. What do you say? We can do this the easy way or the hard way…your choice.”

Accalia: “Fuck you.”

In Malik’s head: That’s my luna.

Mi: “I would watch my mouth if I were you.”

Accalia: “Why are you doing this?! We haven't done anything wrong.”

Mi: “Don't lie to us!! We know exactly who the both of you are.”

Malik: “Back up, bloodsucker. (James chokes Malik)”

James: “One more word and I swear, I'll snap your neck.”

Accalia: “GET OFF OF HIM!!”

In Mi’s head: I forgot how bonded werewolf mates were to each other. Maybe instead of using force, we should exploit their protective tendencies instead.

Mi: “James…let me have a minute with him.”

James: “Are you mad?! I've got this under control.”

Mi: “And I'm sure you do, but let me just try something, okay? Now let's try this again. Wow…I'm not gonna lie...for a wolf, you really are attractive. (Accalia’s eyes changes colors)”

Ruth: “Her eyes just changed colors.”

Mi: “Nonsense, Ruth. Everyone knows that werewolves eyes can't change color. Now where were we, handsome? Are you gonna comply with us? Or do I have to kiss you until you do?”

In Accalia’s head: She's fucking dead!!

Coleton: “SHE’S FREE!!”

James: “GRAB HER!!”

Accalia: “I'm gonna tear your throat out!! (Ruth stabs Accalia)”

James: “Separate them both, now!!”

In Malik’s head: Accalia….

Talon: “Okay, I'll buy it. What's wrong, sis?”

Claudia: “Sorry, all the screaming coming from inside is making me nervous.”

Talon: “Yeah, I hear it too but just think, after tonight it'll be over with and we'll get rid of those dogs and once and for all.”

Claudia: “True. Although I'm glad we were appointed to keep watch. I hate dealing with wolves.”

Talon: “Mhm. (Milena starts a fire). Do you smell that?”

Claudia: “I do…WHAT THE HELL?! How did this happen?!”

Talon: “Can't you smell it?! There's another wolf here.”

Claudia: “What should we do?!”

Talon: “We need to replace this wolf before James replaces out or he'll have our heads.”

Claudia: “You search while I stay here and put out this fire.”

Talon: “Be careful.”

In Claudia’s head: You too. (inside the building)

Mi: “Anything?”

Coleton: “Nothing useful.”

James: “He just keeps repeating the same things over and over again. ‘Where’s Accalia’? ‘I'll kill you’. Pathetic really.”

Mi: “This is taking too long. The longer we keep them here, the more chance their pack will track us down and the last thing we need is for this faculty to be overrun with werewolves.”

Coleton: “Understood. So what do you suggest we do?”

James: “I vote we kill them like we should've done hours ago.”

Mi: “You know we can't just do that.”

James: “And why the hell not?!”

Coleton: “What is this really about?”

Mi: “Since you both seem to lack the severity of the situation, I'll explain in a way your feeble minds can understand. Earlier when Claudia mentioned that werewolves can be found lurking within our territory from time to time, yes, that was true. However, Accalia and Malik are not your average werewolf pairing. These two have the power to wipe us all out. Why else would they be here?! The way I see it is, kill or be killed. Before we do that...we need to know why they came here and what they have planned.”

Coleton: “I don't think locking them up and torturing them is gonna get them to talk. Have you ever thought that you might have misjudged this entire situation?! What if they don't have any insidious agenda as to why they are here?”

Mi: “Please, are you really that naive?”

Coleton: “You're gonna get us all killed. Where’s Ruth?!”

Mi: “In the lower cells keeping a close eye on Accalia.”

Coleton: “ARE YOU MAD?!”

Mi: “She's fine, stop being so dramatic.”

Malik: “She'll destroy all of you.”

Mi: “Have something you want to say, mutt?”

Malik: “You know what, I actually feel sorry for you. You have no idea who you're dealing with. She'll always come out on top. Accalia has no weaknesses.”

Mi: “She has you. Isn't it true that once mated, werewolves can feel each other's emotions, as well as each other's pain?”

Malik: “Unlucky for you, we've only been mated for a few days. It can take months for those abilities to fully develop.”

Mi: “Worth a shot. James?”

James: “Finally.”

In Coleton’s head: I don't have a good feeling about this. (Accalia’s cell)

Accalia: “HELLO?! CAN ANYONE HEAR ME?! HELLO?!”

Ruth: “Save your breath, Accalia. No one is coming.”

Accalia: “Why are you even here? Aren't you scared that I might kill you?”

Ruth: “You aren't gonna kill me.”

Accalia: “Oh really? And what makes you so sure?”

Ruth: “Because you would've done it already.”

Accalia: “HELLO?!”

Ruth: “Why did you come here, Accalia?”

Accalia: “It's all my fault. I asked Malik for more alone time…just the two of us. Next thing I knew, he surprised me with a romantic trip away. I'm the reason we are in this mess.”

Ruth: “But…you're markings.”

Accalia: “For the last time, I don't know what you're talking about. This is just our mark.”

Ruth: “Are you okay?!”

In Accalia’s head: What's happening?! My body feels like it's being stabbed all over. The pain is becoming unbearable.

Ruth: “It's your mate bond. Something is happening to Malik.”

Mi: “Not bad.”

James: “Doesn't have much to say now. What do you want me to do with him?”

Mi: “I'm done playing games, he's useless to us. Kill him.”

James: “I've been waiting for you to say that all night.”

Talon: “We have a problem.”

Mi: “What now?”

Talon: “Another wolf is here but I lost track of them a while ago.”

Mi: “WHAT?! Everyone help locate this mutt, now!!”

James: “Your luck will run out eventually.”

Milena: “Are you Accalia’s mate?”

Malik: “Who are you?”

Milena: “A friend.”

Malik: “You have to get up here before they come back.”

Milena: “I'm not leaving you. Not while I'm untying these ropes, why don't you concentrate on healing yourself? I got it.”

James: “Well, well, well…big mistake!!”

Milena: “ACCALIA, HELP!!”

Accalia: “MILENA?!”

Ruth: “Who’s Milena?!”

Accalia: “My best friend. Please, you have to let me out.”

Ruth: “You really don't know who you are…do you? Go, quickly.”

Accalia: “Thank you.”

Talon: “And where do you think you're going?”

Accalia: “Move.”

Talon: “Not a chance in hell, sweetheart.”

Accalia: “Fine, have it your way. (both fighting)”

James: “Who’s first then?”

Malik: “Milena, get behind me.”

James: “Aw, how noble of you. Too bad you won't be able to save yourself or your little friend.”

Malik: “MILENA, RUN!!”

In Malik’s head: Let's show him the true power of an Amarok Wolf, Noctis.

Malik’s Wolf: “We'ill rip him apart.”

Milena: “MALIK!! (James bites Malik)”

In Milena’s head: Impressive. I can see why the moon goddess paired them together.

Mi: “No one can save you now. (Accalia fighting Mi)”

Accalia: “Any last words?!”

Mi: “Go ahead, kill me. But killing me won't save your mate.”

Accalia: “What's that supposed to mean?!”

Mi: “James bite Malik before you showed up to save the day. Everyone knows that when a vampire or a werewolf bite each other, they succumb to the venom and die.”

Ruth: “Claudia, what's wrong?! Claudia, where’s Coleton?! WHERE IS HE?!”

Claudia: “I don't know.”

Accalia: “Take a good look. BECAUSE YOU’RE ABOUT TO JOIN THEM!!”

Ruth: “Accalia, please. Don't do this.”

Accalia: “You tried to kill us. Give me one good reason why I should spare the both of you.”

Ruth: “Because I helped you.”

Accalia: “Leave.”

Ruth: “Thank you, Accalia.”

Milena: “Let's go home.”

Accalia: “Sounds good to me.”

Ruth: “One last thing before you go…since you spared our lives, we'll always be indebted to you. You name it, anything and we'll be there.”

Accalia: “Thank you.”

Ruth: “You really are as great as they say. Your people are very lucky to have you both.”

In Malik’s head: ‘Our people’?

In Accalia’s head: Did they just bow?

Accalia: “Are you okay?”

Malik: “Don't worry about me, I feel fine.”

Accalia: “But you heard what Mi said about the bite.”

Malik: “Good thing I'm not your average werewolf then.”

Accalia: “You promise?”

Malik: “Please stop worrying. Let's concentrate on getting home.”

Accalia: “Mhm. (the next day Duskfall Pack)”

Milena: “So this is it?”

Accalia: “This is it.”

Milena: “And you're truly happy here?”

Accalia: “More than I've ever been.”

Milena: “That's all I wanted to know. I'm glad you're safe and happy.”

Accalia: “Won't you consider about staying with us for a while? I'm not ready to say goodbye.”

Milena: “I need to get back before dad notices I've been gone.”

Accalia: “I understand. Promise to come and visit me soon okay?”

Milena: “Now that I know where you live, you'll never get rid of me.”

Accalia: “Before you go, I just wanted say thank you again for saving my life.”

Milena: You're my best friend, I'll always be there. Plus I told you I might’ve had a bit of help.”

Accalia: “True. Maybe those witches aren't so bad after all.”

Milena: “That reminds me…where’s Malik? I wanted to say goodbye before I left.”

Accalia: “He went inside as soon as we arrived home. Recovering from the bite and all.”

Milena: “I hope he feels better soon. Say goodbye for me?”

Accalia: “Of course.”

Milena: “I love you, sis.”

Accalia: “I love you more. (Malik’s room). How are you feeli…MALIK?! (Sawtooth Pack)”

Milena: “Cole, I’m home!!”

In Milena’s head: What do you think you could be, Sakari?”

Milena’s Wolf: “I can smell his scent but it's very faint.”

In Milena’s head: We need to replace him. (in the basement). Are you certain he's down here?

Milena’s Wolf: “Positive.”

In Milena’s head: Okay.

Milena: “COLE?! Who did this to you?!”

Gunner: “Hello, daughter.”