" Stop please this isn't necessary aunt Missy I think I can survive a few hours without eating I'm not even hungry, there is no need for this " Serena said standing between them , she knew she was lying stupidly , of course she was hungry she hadn't eaten a thing since last night but, she knew her insisting on eating would make things worse and Mr general didn't look like someone you did want to upset. She took a step closer to the general still feeling the immense aura coming from him. " We are all on the same page here right Mrs Smith" she yelled making Mrs Smith to poke her red face from behind the counter," well yes yes of course there is no need to fight especially here hmm" sweat beads on her forehead , the rest of her body perfectly hidden behind the counter. The general finally straighten up, his entire composure back to its cold self . " Yes Ms Serena, I assure you we would make preparation for whatever you would like to eat when we get there " he said calmly leaving the room , " aunt Missy are you" " stop worrying about me Serena that's what I'm meant to do" Missy said with a stiff smile before following behind him, she didn't look pleased with Serena siding the general . Serena turned waving at Mrs Smith " tell Sofia I said good bye okay" she said leaving the inn.
Serena walked towards the black SUV parked just beside the inn, this was the only 21th century item she had seen in the town apart from WiFi and electricity, every other thing seemed to be stuck in time . Missy sat at the back gesturing Serena to sit beside her which she did, she did not want to upset her any further . The general got into the passenger sit, the driver nodded politely at Serena,he equally had a cap on which covered his eyes, she wondered how he did be able to see with the cap on. The ride was uncomfortably quite with Missy twitching and muttering to herself, looking terrified after sometime she would laugh or scoff then glare at the general , the cycle continued until Serena could not take it anymore ." Why do they elders want to meet me? " She asked the general and for the first time he raised his face to take a look at her from the rear mirror, he deemed his eyes making it difficult for her to clearly see their color. " It's the normal routine Ms Serena , the school is very important to this town's heritage we must be sure who ever is going there is not of any threat to the students" he said , his eyes carefully scanning her face , he could hear her heart beat , it's gentle rhythm was music to his ears, it has truly been a long time since he heard something so sweet ." I don't think I could be of harm to anyone , I promise" Serena said sweetly , making his eyes widened a little , she really could not remember anything, maybe just maybe it's really her. " Does she really not know who she is, does she not remember anything",his thoughts raced back to that dreaded night, her cold lifeless body in Xavier's arms and he couldn't do anything for he was dying as well ." This time would be different I would make sure of it" he said to himself closing his eyes to prevent himself from crying . Serena thought she had upset him some way, she retreated in her seat remaining quiet through out the rest of the journey .
The finally arrived at the elders residence. It looked desolate , void of life , no trees or flowers to give it's grey hue any color. The large stone walls of the mansion gates stood high holding between them the largest gates Serena had ever seen . " Now I understand why the town is so private" she muttered swallowing hard, she had been feeling very uneasy about meeting the elders . " This way Ms, don't worry nothing would happen I promise" the general said opening the car door with his hand stretched out to help her down. Serena was shocked at his sudden niceness but she still accepted his help placing her hand in his . If only Serena could see his face the moment there hands touched, his beautiful red eyes wide, filled with tears. " your back, your finally back" he said within himself. Serena stepped out of the car letting go of his hand , she stared at the mighty gate before her walking slowly towards them. The general stood transfixed to the spot staring at her , his bright red eyes in view for all to see , " Now you understand why I did what I did," Missy said standing close to him she placed her hand on his shoulder, " you vowed to protect her ,we failed her last time,we can't fail her again Edmund , please you have to help me . She said letting go of his shoulder. " When ," he paused ,a tear falling down his face " When did you know" he said looking at her " the day I was sent to kill her that's why I could not do it " Missy said looking at the ground, she was filled with guilt for what she did . " We can't let Ileus find out about her, he wouldn't spare a chance to kill her just as he had done the other girls who looked like her. " He said, his eyes returning back to look at Serena who was examining the gate. " Don't worry he wouldn't find out and if he does it would be too late for him to do anything. The wolves are coming, their scent is getting stronger by the day , there coming because of her , she woke them up just like the prophecy foretold , Ileus might have power over us, but not even he could stand up to the wolves ". Edmund sighed his fingers curled into a fist " if they are coming because of her, if they were awoken by her then doesn't that mean" " Michael, yes he is too" Missy said completing his sentence. They both looked at her, their minds thinking the same thing " Cursed be the century when the wolves awake " .