Chapter 7 " The New Warrior and Unknown Attacker "

Lexi's POV:

I saw her departure from the window of my room. She took my brother, Asher, Elder Soniala's son Kyle, the Beta (2nd in command) Mateen Mors, and... My childhood crush, Ruka Ruford. I sat down at my bed when my bestie, Hannah came in. Hannah was Ruka's sister. " So what do we do now when Raven is gone," she said. I shrugged. She chuckled. " When we were young, she was my best friend," I said. " Yeah, but now she is a bitch and me your bestie" she stated. I nodded but deep inside I have always loved her dignity, elegance, and majestic ways. She has always been my idol. So full of self-confidence. The grand daughter of the Dark Lord.

" Lexi, Lexi " my mother came running in. I and Hannah stood up. " What happened Mom, " I asked. " Honey, the Demon Lord says that you shall also go with them " she replied with worry. I looked at her blankly. " But mom I am a princess not some random killer like Raven " I shouted. And that's when a sharp sound echoed in the room. My mother has slapped me. I looked up with disbelief. " You-You slapped me, " I asked. " Yes I did and I will always do when you talk about Rosy like that " she replied with anger. " Why? because her parents gave their lives for the Demon Lord, Prince Aiden, and Dad? " I cried. Mother threw a bag my way. " Change your outfit and go with Heir Queen," she said and went out. Hannah stood up and came to me. "It's alright Lexi, you just have to go with that Princess " she consoled. I nodded and went to change my clothes. I picked a pink outfit. Traditional in Xiya. I didn't wear the Handsets as I hated them. After changing I looked at Hannah and said, " I am going Han, See you soon ". I descended the stairs and sat on my pink bike driving to the Barrier.

There she was, talking with Mateen and Kyle. " Lexi's here," Asher said. Raven looked at me and nodded. "Welcome to the Mission, Punkin' Pink. Let's hit the road everyone " she said. I got surprised when she said 'Punkin' Pink'. She used to call me that when we were best friends. I smiled lightly and we went away.

After traveling for 7 hours, We stopped in a clearing. Raven looked at everyone. " We are going to make a stop here," she said. Everyone nodded. Raven started assigning duties. " Mateen collect wood for the fire, Kyle investigates all about the routes that we have, Asher you set up the tents and Ruka will help each of you in your tasks " she announced. Then she turned to me. "You are going with me to hunt ". I nodded and we both went into the woods. " So you say my heart is cold and black," she said, " Why's that? ". " I just ... You left all of us and your attitude.... Cold " I replied. Her chuckle rang in the woods. " Then why were you my best friend when we were young? " she questioned. " Back then you cared about everyone. People loved the way you laughed and the jolliness but now you're a completely different person " I replied with tears filling my eyes to the brim. She just looked at me and shook her head. " I am an Heir," she said. " Heir " I mumbled.

Suddenly she placed her hand on my mouth. I followed her gaze. It was a bear standing in front of a cave. " Are we gonna hunt that? " I whispered to her. " Indeed " she smirked. Hannah was right. This girl is dangerous. " I have a task, don't I? " I whispered again. She looked at me up and down. " Yeah Punkin' Pink, you get to distract that polar bear " she stated. " No way on Earth am I going anywhere near that thing " I shouted. The bear turned towards us and growled. " You don't have to go. He's coming here himself " she rolled her eyes. She took her dagger and stroke the bear on its heart. It immediately fell to the ground. Dead. I gasped and she looked at me. " No need to gasp like you have never been to a hunt, " she said. " I have never been to a hunt " I huffed. She tilted her. " Really? ". " Why would I lie? " I counter-questioned her. She shook her head when of nowhere a dagger stroke the ground beside her foot.

We both stood back to back in a defensive way. " Show yourself " Raven growled with dark magic whirling on her hands. " Sometime again Heir but not now " came a voice as a dagger pierced through the wind to hit her heart. She ducked at the right time and it stuck to the nearest tree. Raven quickly picked the bear and we made our way back to the camp.

And I knew what was gonna happen when the warriors know about the unknown attacker's assassination attempt.

CHAOS...