After their long preparation for their mission take-down,

The whole rescue team of Selene gathered nearby the location of the northern fortress.

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Reviewing their plan to defeat Selene.

Making sure that they win against her.

There was still a clear tension between Lucas and Booth.

Because Lucas cannot fathom the idea that Booth has to stab his sister.

Just to defeat her and put her back to her normal self.

Fortunately, Elle made Lucas understand the wisdom behind it and its significance.

Before they left the penthouse of Melody, it was explained to Lucas how things must go.

Reassuring him that Selene won't die in the process.

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[-At the borders of Northern Fortress-]

They were hiding on a cave finalizing their plans while waiting for the hail storm to end.

"So … the Team B must wait until we clear the path for all you." Ingrid reminded everyone.

Team A:

Lucas – Ingrid

Team B:

Booth – Magenta – Freddie

"How sure are you that those vampires will go along with your plan?" Freddie asked.

"Because those vampire and I are in the same faction in the vampire court. They trust my judgment. Our Grand Elder is waiting for this opportunity to put a stop on the unrelenting and merciless plans of Lucas' sister. They will not be doubtful of our plans if your presence would not sway their decision. After all, trusting other creatures is still a difficult thing for them to do." Ingrid elaborated her reasoning.

"So once you have cleared up the secret path inside the fortress, we can sneak up behind Malia once all of you distract her." Booth confirming his task and what they have to do in their mission.

"Basically that's it! The rogue werewolf can be your additional muscle and at the same time, he can sense if there will be unexpected approaching vampire. I must remind you … do not kill any vampire or else I will kill you myself. These vampires are not war-driven individuals." Ingrid further explained.

"Okay! I get it …" Booth agreed with the plan.

"If you kill my sister, do not expect to live another day!" Lucas threatened Booth.

"You do not have to remind me with that! I will do everything I can to prevent that from happening. If she dies, you wouldn't have to do it yourself because I will end my own life once she dies from my own hands." Booth reassured Lucas.

Magenta was leaning against the wall of the cave while listening to them planning.

"I must say … all of you are impressive. I have underestimated the skills and capabilities of other creatures for a long time." Magenta candidly conveyed her own thoughts.

"Of course, just because you belong to the -Trinity- from the late Emperor Odin's declaration."

"What -Trinity- …? Late Emperor Odin's declaration?" Freddie was completely confused.

Even Booth and Lucas were clueless and had no idea about the revelation of Ingrid.

"It means … Three founding kingdoms … According to the Late Emperor Odin, there are three kingdoms who were considered to be the oldest and the early powerful creatures. They were treated as the -FIRST EMERGENCE- of civilization amongst supernatural beings. Amongst these three founding kingdoms is …" Ingrid looked at Magenta as she explained.

"The -Ever Garden- is amongst those three founding kingdoms. The land of fairies were the very first immortals. But the vampires wanted to consider themselves as one of the trinity but they were not …" Magenta scoffed at the mere fact that the Vampire Kingdom was not considered to be one.

"Then which category do they belong?" Freddie was curious.

"They were categorized as one of the -SECOND EMERGENCE- of supernatural kingdoms. Together with the Werewolf Kingdom and Warlock Kingdom." Magenta revealed.

"Fairies think too highly of themselves just because of that fact. You were only favored by the late Emperor Odin because Queen Venus is his lover. Being the mate of the late Emperor Odin doesn't prove that fairies are the best and most superior among other kingdoms." Ingrid continued explaining.

"Bitter much?" Magenta kept provoking Ingrid.

"I am not! Because the bloodline of the supreme rulers came from the vampire blood. From the first … down to the second chosen one!" Ingrid boasted around the lineage of the chosen ones.

This sparked more curiosity.

"What do you mean being in the same bloodline … even the first emperor?" Freddie was shocked at this revelation.

Ingrid realized that this was something which shouldn't be revealed to anyone.

She got carried away due to her banters with Magenta.

Immediately, Ingrid tried to shut it down by mentioning about the history of the rogue werewolves.

Which was effective enough for the attention of Freddie and Booth to be diverted towards something else.

But both Magenta and Lucas understood what Ingrid was trying to accomplish.

After the brief discussion on the history of the rogue werewolves and the founding fathers of hunters, Lucas asked Booth a serious question.

"Why do you love my sister? You are a human … and a hunter!" Lucas pointed out.

"What's wrong with that?" Booth replied instantly.

"It's because … you are basically the opposite of the element soul of Selene. Like water and fire … Dark and Light … You are mere mortals while we are the opposite!" Magenta explained to Booth.

"Just because she is beautiful?" Lucas assumed that the beauty of Selene what attracted Booth to her.

"Not mainly that! Her infectious presence … where she makes you want to live. The way she sees things … Her warmth! Her way of living! Her genuine care for those she loves! Which makes you want to be loved by her as well …" Freddie interjected the conversation between Lucas and Booth.

"Oh my GOD! Not you too? You are also in love with the second chosen one? Wow! It's raining men all over her!" Magenta casually expressed her thoughts.

But Freddie's answer just made things awkward between the men.

Silence followed through as they wait for the hail storm to end.

"Yes … That's how it is …" Booth agreed with Freddie's answers.

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