Chapter 2

In a world of fairytales where women expect their Prince to come and save them.

She just couldn't sit and wait for her hero to make an entrance.

So she become her own hero instead.

She became.

"THE REBEL"

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17 years later

"Is this the right place?"

A young girl asks another as they enter a clearing in the forest. Looking around.

The elder one looks at the map in her hand and nods,sure that they were at the right place.

"Yes. This has to be it. I was told I will find him here."

They look around to see no one and their hopes die.

Tired of the past events and the long journey they travelled to reach here.

The little girl held her sister's hand in desperation. Calling for her attention.

"What will we do if we don't find the Rebel ! Will all of us be taken away Rosie?"

The elder sister squats down at her sisters level. Holding her hand in her.

"No Amelia. We will think of something. Till your sister is here, no one will be able to hurt you. I promise!"

They both hug each other,fear of their pack getting attacked tonight ,very much alive in their hearts.

Disheartened they were going to return when they saw the silhouette of a person.

Rosie called behind,making the person to stop.

Both Rosie and Amelia were surprised to see a young women of 24 staring back at them.

"Good evening. I am sorry for the interruption. But do you seem to know where Rebel is?"

" We had some urgent work."

The girl stared at them for few seconds.

Her hands placed in her pockets and a cap on her head.

Her expression was anything but friendly ,and she seemed to be irritated by their presence.

"No"

Came her cold reply and the siblings look at each other.

Gulping and thinking of asking her again or not.

She proceeded to leave when Rosie asked again.

"Please! We need to meet him urgently! We-"

The girl ignored them and they both decide to follow her.

She was their last resort after all.

"Hey! Listen! Stop! We are in a desperate situation right now!"

"If you could help us...it would be great...just tell us Rebel's address atleast! We need to meet him urgently!"

"Rebel's not here. You may leave"

This was the longest sentence she spoke till now and they were thankful.

"Not here? Then when will he come back? We will wait!"

The girl stops to look back at them and that's when they notice a bucket of water in her hands.

So,she was fetching water.

Does this mean?

They look up to see them approaching an old house made with stone walls.

"Wow Rosie ! The house is so beautiful!"

It was Amelia this time and the girl couldn't help stare at the 7 year old girl with blue eyes.

Her face stoic as she stares at Rosie in coldness.

Not bothered by her worries nor the little girl's cuteness.

"Please! We beg! Our pack is going to be attacked tonight ! if we don't stop them....we all will be enslaved...I beg you.... please! Rebel is our only hope..!"

The girl stared ,lost in thoughts.

And then nods at them slightly, making them beam in happiness.

Opening her door,she shows them the way.

"Come in"

The siblings look at the interiors in excitement,as the places a cup of herbal tea in front of them.

"I am sorry. My bad. Let me introduce myself. I am Rosie Edmond and this is Amelia Edmont."

The girl just nods,taking a sip of the throat burning liquid.

Asking them to continue,not bothering to introduce herself.

"So...we are the Alpha's daughters..we lost our parents..in the war few days back making me the next Alpha. But as you know...girls are not allowed to take over as Alpha's ...no pack accepts my position...instead they want me to merge my pack with other packs ...the Alpha of Redmoon pack is planning an attack on us...you must have heard of their reputation..they are the most feared pack in the world and their Alpha a ruthless inhuman beast...the ways they enslave the pack members...I fear the worst... please I need to meet Rebel urgently!"

The girl didn't looked much bothered by their sorrowful story, her calmness scary and uncomfortable for the sisters.

"Rebel won't be returning anytime soon"

"What! But it's very urgent! How will we...oh moon goddess! "

Rosie got up in panic,pacing the room rubbing her hands while little Amelia started crying .

Rosie tried but the girl just couldn't stop.

The past events had been too much for her.

The girl stared at Amelia closely, her tears doing something inside her .

Clenching her fists ,she sighs to approach them.

"Pack name and time?"

She asks and Rosalie nods,getting up in happiness.

Not able to control herself,she gets up to hug her,when the girls stops her.

Asking her to maintain the distance.

"Oh...sorry."

"Silvermoon pack....at 10 tonight"

Rosie stares at the girl with hope,she nods at them and picks up the empty cups to place them inside.

"Your work will be done."

The girl says and Rosie shares a look with Amelia who has stopped crying now.

Gulping she moves forward a step to ask.

"But you said Rebel was not here? How will it be done?"

The girl stops at the threshold, staring back at Rosie with so much coldness that Rosie had to cover in fear.

She got the warning clear.

To not question her.

Rubbing her head in awkwardness,she gives out a fake chuckle and proceeds to leave pulling Amelia along.

"I am sorry. I am just very desperate for help...I really appreciate it.If you say...we believe you..Thank you ! Really!"

"Close the door after you"

Came her reply as she ignores them after that, cleaning the table and pouring the water into the tumbler.

Not bothering to give them another glance.

Rosie was not very sure if they could trust her, but then whom can they trust now.

The girl was their last resort.

The only hope to reach Rebel.

The infamous wolf who is known to stand for justice.

The only figure who stands for the support of women above everything.

The protector of who they called the 'weaker half if not better'

"You don't know how much this means for us! We are so indebted to you! Thanks.......Ms...."

Rosie looks at her , hoping to get her name.

But she continued to ignore them.

"I am sorry...it's fine if you don't wish to share. I will take my leave then..."

And then when Rosie thought, she won't answer yet again, a cold voice whispers to her.

"Vera"

Rosie looks up at her in surprise, to see beautiful brown eyes starting back at her.

With a bow of acknowledgement, she gives her a genuine smile.

"Thank you Vera. Thank you"

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10:10 pm

Silver Moon pack grounds

The 50 acres of land was surrounded by men, determined to not let even a single soul escape the crusade which was going to follow next.

Waiting for the orders of their senior, they were ready go loot the territory of all its valuables.

Call it treasuries or women.

They were set to claim on everything.

With adrenaline pumping in their veins, they were ready to unleash their beasts on the innocents.

On the other hand Rosie was busy ordering every women to reach the basement.

The only place where they can be safe for sometime at least.

Her eyes took in her warriors standing at the borders , and she already knew the fate of this battle.

Bloodshed and cries.

Struggle yet defeat.

Her only hope was no where to be found, making dread to settle in her stomach.

In her heavy armour, she stood beside the male warriors.

Ready to fight till her last breath.

"Silvermoon Warriors! Are we ready!"

"Yes!"

"Attack!"

And with this the first howl echoed in the silent forest , marking the beginning of a war.

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