THE CHOSEN ONE II (REUNION)
By Kim B
Date: June 28, 2025
Ch. 15ACCEPTING THE HUMANS


After traveling for days, the princesses, the princes, Hawk, Hemdal, and the people got to Shape Town 2. Upon getting to the gate leading to the Shape town's town, they were all stopped by each guard holding arrows and bows on the two wooden towers built in front of the gate on the right and left side. The guards asked Hemdal, the people, the princes, the princesses, and Hawk what they came here for then Hawk stepped out of the crowd and stood in front of the people. As soon the guards saw Hawk, they raised their weapons down and bow to Hawk, then the guards blew the alarm that the gate should be opened. As the gate was being opened, Hawk faced the princes, the princesses, and Hemdal, and then said to them ''am gonna need you all to stay right here. I will be right back and I promise you am coming back with good news''. 

The princes, the princesses, and Hemdal said okay then Hawk went into the gate and the gate was closed back. 

Benjamin, Ryn, and Nelson (seated) were in the living room having a meeting with some soldiers (seated) when the door opened and Hawk walked into the living room then the conversation stopped. Everyone was happy to see Hawk, the soldiers stood up and bow to Hawk as Hawk walked to Nelson, Benjamin, and Ryn who were now standing. Upon getting to Nelson, Benjamin, and Ryn, Hawk hugged the three of them then Nelson told the soldiers to excuse them and the soldiers left. Hawk, Nelson, Ryn, and Benjamin sat down in the living room then Benjamin said to Hawk ''we weren't expecting you to be back so soon''. 

''Yeah, nor did I expect to be back so soon'' said Hawk. 

''Hope nothing is wrong?'' Ryn asked Hawk. 

''If you look to the sky you will know everything is gone wrong'' said Hawk. 

''Yeah, we know. We know Marcelos has begun and we have also been preparing thanks to you for the hint'' said Nelson to Hawk. 

''How is Axrax?'' Benjamin asked Hawk. 

''That is part of the reason you are seeing me so soon'' said Hawk. 

''Did something happen to Axrax?'' Ryn (worried) asked Hawk. 

''Axrax has fallen'' said Hawk. 

Nelson, Benjamin, and Ryn were all astounded and worried to hear that. Nelson asked Hawk ''what do you mean by Axrax has fallen?''. 

''Not just Axrax. The other kingdoms too have fallen. This time Marcelos and his armies came back stronger than last time'' said Hawk. 

''What about the princes and everyone in Axrax and the kingdoms?'' Ryn (worried) asked Hawk. 

''Many lives were lost. The great King, the Kings, ministers, generals, wizards, light army soldiers, and armies are all dead but I came with the remaining survivors'' said Hawk. 

''What about Ramsay and Noah?'' Benjamin asked Hawk. 

''They are both alive but only Noah is here with me with the people, and the other princes and the princesses outside the gate. Marcelos already took over Ramsay with the mind power. Marcelos now has Ramsay wrapped around his fingers'' said Hawk. 

Benjamin and Ryn were sad about the fact that Ramsay has now become Marcelos' servant. Ryn asked Hawk ''they are outside right?''. 

Ryn stood and wanted to go out to see Noah but was stopped by Hawk when Hawk said to her ''stop'', then Ryn asked Hawk ''why?''. 

''Sit. We all need to talk'' said Hawk. 

Ryn sat down back then Hawk said to the three of them ''knowing I brought the humans here you all should know I didn't just bring them here for nothing''. 

''You mean you want the humans to stay here? That is not possible, uncle'' said Nelson to Hawk. 

''And why is that?'' Hawk asked Nelson. 

''You know what I mean, uncle, so don't pretend that you don't. Our kind will never agree to live with humans eating their food, drinking their water, and sleeping on their beds. You know how much they despise the humans for what they did to them'' said Nelson to Hawk. 

''Nelson is right, uncle. Our people will never agree to live with the humans. Our people will kill them'' said Benjamin to Hawk. 

''Maybe it is time you tell our people the reason why they are all still alive is because of a human. If it wasn't for Zussorender they will all be dead right now. Zussorender saves their lives'' said Hawk. 

''And you were the one that endanger their lives in the first place. If you hadn't wage war upon the humans then many of our kind wouldn't have died'' said Nelson to Hawk. 

''Really? I was trying to do what no one will have stood up to do. I was trying to get our homes back from the humans. You have no idea how happy our people were when they use to live in the kingdoms'' said Hawk. 

''And how does that fares and where are the homes now? It result in the death of our kind and all the homes you fought for are all now destroyed. We have led our people in peace for years while all you do is rot in the humans' dungeon and am not going to let you destroy the people's trust in us. The humans are the reason we live in secret unable to live freely like we use to after everything we did for them. They are the reason you spent years in a dungeon even after everything you have done for them and I still don't know why you are still beside them fighting alongside them'' said Nelson to Hawk. 

''Because we were all once the same people before King Damon. No racism. We all serve one great King and were ruled by one great King. The founder king never sees us differently. He sees us and loved us as one. Moreover, they are not staying here forever but for a while'' said Hawk. 

''And that will be the only true great King to our people. We can't let the humans into our town, I won't allow that. They never helped us when we needed their help so why should we help them now that they require our help? And besides, who knows what they will do once they are accepted into the town'' said Nelson to Hawk. 

''You kept saying the humans but are we not also humans? The only difference between us and them is our abilities and capabilities not because we are different from them. The person that should only be blamed for what happened to our people should be King Damon. He was the one that banished our people. King Raynold did nothing but just follow the law of his kingdom which was that no shapeshifters should be allowed to live in the kingdoms. And if it was that the humans really despise us then Zussorender would not have saved us and neither would Noah and Ramsay had help us against the Marc and the Orges. What happened to our people was King Damon's fault, not the other great Kings' fault. It is time for us all to forget about the past and our grudges because we all now have a common enemy that would stop at nothing not until he eradicates us all from this world. We all need to align with each other and become one as we were in the past. Trust me, we need to become one. I have fought and seen what Marcelos' armies are capable of. And am sure Ryn and Benjamin know that the new leader of the humans cares more about the life of every living thing than some old grudges and past. The new leader of the humans has the same personality as that of great King Hope'' said Hawk. 

''Uncle is right. Noah cares about the lives of every living thing he knows and the ones he doesn't. He will make a great leader. And also, we all need to be united now if we are ever going to defeat our common enemy. If you don't have faith in your uncle at least have faith in me, Nelson. They are our people but our people will only listen to you'' said Benjamin to Nelson. 

''Talk to the people, Nelson. Accepting the humans will show that we are not like what you all think they are, and that we are better than them when it comes to taking care of our brothers and sister of another kind'' said Ryn to Nelson. 

Nelson reasoned with all that Hawk, Benjamin, and Ryn said and he decided to accept the humans and talked to their people. Hawk left with Ryn to go get the humans while Benjamin and Nelson told the guards to gather the people so they can talk to them. 

The princes, the princesses, and Hemdal stood waiting for the return of Hawk which was taking long before he returns, while the people sat down on the ground surrounding princess Esther's body because they were tired of waiting. Prince Redrick asked ''do you all think the shapeshifters will accept us?''. 

''That is unknown which is why Hawk left to talk to them'' said prince Mike, just then the gate opened revealing the town of the shapeshifters and Hawk and Ryn. 

Immediately Ryn set his eyes upon Noah, she was very happy to see Noah likewise Noah then Ryn ran to Noah and they hugged each other happily with a smile as Ryn got to Noah. The princes, the princesses, and Hemdal wondered who Ryn was, and princess Camelia was jealous while Hawk walked toward them. Ryn said to Noah ''have missed you'', as they were still hugging. 

Noah said to Ryn ''have missed you too'', just then Hawk get to them. 

Noah and Ryn separate smiling at each other then Hawk said to the princes, the princesses, and Hemdal ''we are in. Let's get the people''. 

Noah, the princes, the princesses, and Hemdal were happy to hear that and then thanked Hawk. Hemdal went to get princess Esther's body while the princes and the princesses told the people to get up and that they have been accepted to live in Shape Town. As they walked through the gate, Ryn and Noah were still talking and smiling which made princess Camelia more jealous then she went to Hawk and asked Hawk who Ryn is and Hawk said to her that he is his niece. Princess Camelia also asked how Ryn and Noah knew each other. 

The shapeshifters gathered in the compound of their leaders' home to listen to what their leaders had to say to them. Benjamin and Nelson told their kind about the humans' situation and the help the humans need, and expect responses from the shapeshifters but the shapeshifters gave no response to their leaders which Benjamin and Nelson find disturbing. Nelson and Benjamin were still wondering and asking why their people didn't give any response as they remain muted just then Hawk and Ryn arrived with the humans at the compound. The shapeshifters turn to look at the humans as they arrived. 

Noah, the princes, the princesses, Hemdal, and the people of Axrax saw how the shapeshifters looks at them with a murderous look which made the humans, Hawk, Ryn, Nelson, and Benjamin worried about what the shapeshifters might do if they are looking at the humans in such a way. The shapeshifters moved closer to the humans still looking at the humans murderously which made the humans more scared then the shapeshifters suddenly smiled at the humans and, hugged and shakes the humans saying to them that they were welcome and helped the humans with their belongings. 

Seeing what the shapeshifters did make everyone relieved and happy. The shapeshifters that recognize Noah who once helped them, carry Noah up calling him a hero while Hawk said to Nelson ''I told you. We have to move on and let go of the past''. 

Nelson said to everyone ''there will be a feast tonight to celebrate our humans' brothers and sisters'', then everyone cheered happily. 

Princess Esther, Noah, and Lilia were walking through a forest when a portal suddenly opened in front of them then Philip and 3 Marcs came out of the port with their weapons.



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