Till The Last Bullet
1
Bright sunlight poured into the Moreau mansion garden
Little Elara, only six years old, was laughing as she ran across the grass.
Adrian Moreau (FL bro)
*chases after her, pretending to be a monster with his arms stretched out*
Adrian Moreau (FL bro)
I’m going to catch you, Elara! You can’t escape!
Little Elara
*Laughing, hiding behind her mother* Mama, save me!
Claire Moreau (FL mom)
*bent down, hugging her daughter protectively* Don’t worry, my little princess. Mama will protect you.
Adrian Moreau (FL bro)
*pouting* Mommmm, that’s unfair! You always take her side!
Their laughter rang in the air
At that moment, their father walked out from the mansion, his strong frame casting a long shadow, but his smile soft and full of love.
Damien Moreau (FL dad)
What’s going on here? A war without me?
Damien Moreau (FL dad)
*Lifted Elara into his arms, spinning her around as she squealed with joy*
They were happy, full of joy, joking with each other, loving as much as they can.
"Wish that moment longed forever "
Without warning, distant shouts and the sound of footsteps echoed from beyond the gates. Black masked men surrounded the mansion, weapons gleaming in the fading light.
Damien Moreau (FL dad)
*expression turning hard* They found us… Claire, take the children. Now!
Claire Moreau (FL mom)
*grabes Adrian and Elara’s hands* Come with me, quickly!
They rushed inside the mansion, the sound of the intruders drawing closer.
Damien Moreau (FL dad)
*stood at the door, drawing his gun, ready to protect his family no matter what*
Adrian Moreau (FL bro)
*stops suddenly, voice firm though his hands trembled* Mama, take Elara to the safe place. I’ll help Father.
Claire Moreau (FL mom)
*Shocked, clutching his arm* No! Adrian!
Adrian Moreau (FL bro)
*pulling free, determined* I’m the son of this family. I can’t hide while they fight! I learned shooting don't worry. Protect Elara for me, Mama!
Adrian Moreau (FL bro)
*runs back to his father*
Claire Moreau (FL mom)
ADRIAN!!!😭
His figure disappeared into the chaos of the hallway.
Claire Moreau (FL mom)
*Holds Elara tightly, dragging her towards the hidden room behind her wardrobe*
Claire Moreau (FL mom)
*cupping her cheeks, voice trembling* Ely baby, listen to me. Don’t come out, no matter what you hear okay? Promise me!
Little Elara
*lips trembled, her small body shaking* But Mama… I’m scared…
Claire Moreau (FL mom)
*kissed her forehead, tears falling silently* You must live. You must survive, my love…
Claire Moreau (FL mom)
*closed the door, leaving Elara alone in darkness*
Little Elara
*hugs her knees, trembling*
BANG! A gunshot ripped through the silence.
BANG! Another one followed, louder, closer.
BANG! The last one echoed like thunder, shattering Elara’s world forever.
Little Elara
*eyes widened, her small hands covering her mouth to hold back the scream. Tears finally spilled down her cheeks*
Little Elara
(Papa… Mama… Brother…)
Silence returned, heavy and suffocating. Minutes passed like hours.
Elara didn’t move, too terrified to breathe
The door to her room burst open. Heavy boots stepped inside, searching. A man’s voice called out.
Little Elara
*shrank back, heart pounding*
The closet door opened, and the man’s figure filled the space. His sharp eyes softened as he saw her terrified face.
???
*soft voice* Your mother asked me to take you to a safe place. Come with me
Little Elara
*shaking her head, tears streaming* But Mama… Papa… Brother…
???
*kneeling down, voice gentle but firm* First, let’s get out of here. It’s dangerous.
He picked her up carefully, covering her eyes with his large hand. But despite his effort, her gaze slipped past his fingers for just a moment—
Her parents’ lifeless bodies, covered in blood, lay on the cold floor.
Little Elara
* heart clenched painfully, a fire igniting deep inside her*
Her tiny fists curled against his chest, but her eyes burned with a look far too fierce for a child. A look of vengeance. The look of someone who would never forgive.
The man carried her away from the ruins of her family’s love, into a future that's still unknown
2
???
*body jolted awake, her breaths uneven*
Sweat clung to her forehead as her trembling hands gripped the bedsheet.
???
*murmuring softly* …Again this nightmare.
???
*sighs deeply, forcing her heavy body to stand up*
With slow steps, she dragged herself into the bathroom. Turning the handle, icy water splashed down, soaking her completely
The cold drops stung her skin but cleared her foggy mind.
After showering, she dried her hair, put on her clothes, and masked her expression with a bright, practiced smile. Opening the door, she walked into the dining room.
Helena Valtieri (FL stepmom)
*placing dishes on the table. Her warm eyes lit up when she saw her*
Helena Valtieri (FL stepmom)
Good morning, baby Ely😘
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
*steps forward and kissed her on the cheek smiling brightly* Good morning to the most beautiful mom in the world😘
At the top of the table, a man sat with his morning paper, the television quietly broadcasting the news behind him.
Gabriel Valtieri (FL stepdad)
* gaze shifts from the screen to Elara, a faint smile tugging at his lips* Good morning Ely
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
(How grateful I'm to this man for my life… When he saved me 11 years ago, he gave me a complete home after I had lost everything. He is the kindness man I have ever met and he was a blessing for mom to have a friend like him.)
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
*Forcing her brightest smile, she called out* Good morning, Dad!
Gabriel Valtieri (FL stepdad)
*loweres the paper, looking at her with a teasing glint in his eyes* You seem to be in a good mood today. Tell the truth—who’s the victim today?
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
*chuckled, playfully raising her hands as if in surrender* Today is a day without any harm… at least until I'm in good mood.
Helena Valtieri (FL stepmom)
*laughs softly, covering her mouth*
Gabriel Valtieri (FL stepdad)
*shook his head in amusement.*
After eating a little, Elara set down her fork and stood up.
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
I’m full. I’m going out, I’ll come back later
Gabriel Valtieri (FL stepdad)
You just came home yesterday, don't you want to spend some time with dad? *says with pitiful eyes*
Helena Valtieri (FL stepmom)
Yeah dear today is your resting day *pouting 😾*
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
So sorry family, I need to buy some stuff for the new school. And that headache Marie triple-killed my laptop needs to get new one, so I’m too busy for resting
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
*kissed their cheeks*
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
*waved casually and walked out the door, leaving her parents at the breakfast table*
Helena Valtieri (FL stepmom)
*smile faded slightly, her hands resting on her lap as she sighed* I hope this time she won’t make a mess at the new school too…
Gabriel Valtieri (FL stepdad)
*set down his cup, his gaze fixed where Elara had disappeared* She used to be such a polite and reserved little girl… but after everything she went through, she changed.
Helena Valtieri (FL stepmom)
*reached across the table, placing her hand over his* Don’t worry, hubby. She’s a smart girl. She’ll get through this.
They exchanged a quiet, reassuring look, then continued their breakfast, unaware of the storm their daughter was about to bring into the new school.
3
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*Sitting in the private room of the internet café, fingers flying across the keyboard with the precision of a master.*
The glow of the monitor reflected in his sharp eyes as the PvP arena came alive on the screen.
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
*leaned on the back of the chair, watching to the game intently, his arms crossed.*
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
Come on, Lysander… you’ve been training for this all week. Don’t mess it up. *says jokingly well knowing that Lysander never lost any match*
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
*smirked slightly, never taking his eyes off the screen* Relax, Just watch and learn.
The enemy appeared on the map—swift, unpredictable movements. The name flashed: Nyx.
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
Nyx? Oh that's the Phantom Bride
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
What do you mean? *playing the game*
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
You don't know?! It's that girl who jokingly married to a teammate in the game and very next day she destroyed him in PvP *laughs*
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
*chuckles* Now that's called attitude
Fingers danced over the keys, spells and attacks flying across the virtual battlefield. The two of them clashed, skill against skill, mind against mind.
One final combo from Nyx, and his character fell.
(By the way his character in the game is named Aetherion)
The room went silent for a moment
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
*jaw dropped, eyes wide.*
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
Wait… did… you just lose?
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
*speechless for a moment, then chuckling" This is… historic. I’ve never seen you lose a game before! Should I call the press?
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
*looks at him with disgusted face*
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
Drop your act bro, you make me scared
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
*a smirk forms on his face*
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
Nyx~ That's Interesting
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
(Now this is the Lysander that I know) *sighs relieved*
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
*rolled his eyes, standing up* See if uncle is finished I'm going
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
Why is it always me!!!
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
*sighs* Uncleeee~
Lysander left the private room, his gaze wandering the café
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
*noticed a figure sitting at a corner computer, completely focused, her fingers moving gracefully across the keyboard.*
She didn’t look up, but something about her presence caught his attention.
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
*yawning* This missions are so boring
Then a massage came to her from her game friend
“Hey Nyx, want to do another mission with me? Killing the Devil Boss”
Elara Moreau/Valtiery (FL)
*Typing quickly, smirking* Sure, let’s take down him💬
They entered the mission together
They fought side by side, strategizing, dodging attacks, and finally cornering the Devil Boss
Nyx’s attacks were precise, deadly, and… flawless.
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
*froze when he saw her game ID “Nyx.” It's the same exact person he lost a game a few minutes ago*
He was speechless, and the same time he was in awe, she is the first one to make him lose a game.
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
*came over, putting a hand on his shoulder* What happened? Why are you just standing here?
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
*his eyes never left her*
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
*noticed her ID* …This… This!" *whispered, barely audible*
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
*shot Seth a warning glance, sharp and intense, telling him not to make a sound*
But when he looked back at her spot, she was gone. The chair was empty, the computer screen about to shut down. Nyx had vanished as mysteriously as she appeared.
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
(Who… is she…?)
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
Ask Cassian to find her at any cost
Seth Duskbane/Oblivion (ML BFF)
Got it!
Lysander Draxford/ Aetherion (ML)
* fingers twitched*
Something about that player unsettled him, intrigued him, and challenged him—all at once.
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