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Chapter 3

The next morning the boys and their father were at breakfast. Most were still in their pj's with the exception of Vincent who was already dressed for school. Luhull and spent the night treating Bryce. He had magic burns all over his inside. They were not significant enough to cause damage until last night. Luhull also taught him the keys to handling his magic. Junior was going to wait until everyone left to talk to his father. Vincent left first going to walk over to Janice's house Luhull and Bryce left for their school while Jacob said he was going to walk with a friend.

"dad we need to talk"

"what about?"

"Vincent"

"you mean what happened last night? I was going to check into it this afternoon"

"it happened before. When mom died. Luh probably didn't notice but I did"

"you were what 5 at the time? What happened? I came late"

"a hyena shot a pistol at Luh but Vincent stopped it. He was glowing when he did just like last night"

"how do you know... I shouldn't have asked someone who has a photographic memory that question"

"yes you shouldn't have but whatever. Dad the elders said something about that birth mark on his chest."

"yes I know. I been checking into it with Luh but we still have not found out everything. I still have no idea what it means or why he has it. But we did notice it sometimes glows when he uses his magic. But why do you look so concerned?"

"I um sensed someone targeting Vincent with a magic spying spell. I managed to hear a conversation between them saying 'it' has awakened. I don't know what they meant by 'it' but I am pretty sure it has something to do with what happened last night"

"I know you have extraordinary perception and extrasensory detection but how did you key in on them. None of us were able to detect them. Or any magic"

"It was faint dad very faint. I am going to pick up Vincent after school"

"Okay I have to be here to take custody of Kilec."

"oh about that, you said you had a brother who got disowned by grandpa and grandma and that he died. The way you reacted to the alpha guard's passing I would wager that he was your brother?"

"Yes he was my brother. My mom and dad disowned him when he was 15. They threw him out and never looked back. We talk about it after you get home from school which you are late for"

"Whoops. Later dad"

"bye"

Jacob went back to waiting for Kilec to arrive.

Jacob got to school just in time and made his way to his locker when he saw luhull being surrounded by 4 bullies. As usual. They pushed him back into his locker as Bryce walked towards them

"fucking hybrid. I don't know why they let you disgrace our school!"

"you must be confused. My brothers are hybrids I am pure snow tiger!"

"and not a freaking slave! Well then we better teach you your place!"

The wolf punched luh in the stomach. Junior was about to go over and help when Bryce intervened

"what do you think you are doing?"

"Bryce! We are just teaching this tiger where his place is care to help us"

"I would advise you to leave him be"

"why?"

"because you are punching my brother"

The hallway went silent. Bryce the most popular kid in school was defending luh the most hated.

"are you going to say something?"

The wolves noted the tone in Bryce's voice. They knew he could have them thrown out on their kiessters in an instant. They let go of luh and left.

"wow never thought the day would come when you would call me your brother"

"well I owed you for saving me. I guess I should at least respect the fact you are my brother. Come on we are late for class"

"yea lets go"

Junior just stared at the 2 walking away together. Did that really just happen?

The uneventful school day was just about to end for Vincent but something was about to change all that. He was at his locker with Janice getting his stuff ready to leave.

"Mrs. Rune really did a number on me with that pop quiz"

"Come on Janice you did not do that bad" "sure about that?"

"totally"

"now..." A cheetah with black fur and orange spots appeared right behind Janice. Before anyone in the hallway could react He grabbed Janice and at great speed dashed for the door. Vincent gathered some magic in his feet and sprinted after the cheetah. They flew out of school so fast that they created a tailwind that knocked over a few students. He followed the cheetah through the streets and to a park. Once there the cheetah through Janice by a tree and then stopped ot face Vincent.

Vincent arrived ready to face the cheetah. He saw Janice knocked out from the speed they were running at. Now that Vincent thought about it they were going at speeds faster than he normally could run. And he was trying to outrun a cheetah one of the fastests runners. He knew he had a challenge on his hands but who was this guy?

"who are you?"

"I am ZK38. A member of the 4 zodiac revolutionaries!"

"never heard of them."

"because no one who hears of us lives!"

Vincent became nervous. This cheetah was going to kill him?

"why did you take my friend!"

"she was the bait to lure you out"

"me?"

"yes I want your magical core! And I am going to kill you to get it!"

The cheetah gathered his magic into his paws and then swung them at Vincent. In an instant Vincent was hit with bullets made of air. He felt their impact hard but they didn't penetrate his fur.

"hmm a magic neutralization shield huh? Impressive"

"what the hell. It activated on its own?"

"no wonder the boss said to get him before he learns how to contact 'it'"

"'it'" 'do they mean that voice I heard yesterday?'

"having trouble ZK38?"

"no 47"

A Dalmatian said. Just like the cheetah his spots were inverted. He was black with white spots.

"then shall we finish this. Anti-magic squads are 20 minutes out"

"ok I will take 10 minutes to extract the core we have to defeat him in 5"

"it will take me 5 seconds" the Dalmatian gathered his magic into his paw and it coated his paw in foam. He then shot some foam at Vincent. It missed him and landed a few feet to left of Vincent. Vincent looked back at the Dalmatian who cracked a smile. The foam then expanded a bit and exploded. Sod covered a good bit of the area now and Vincent was covered in it.

'anti fire magic is Dalmatian's specialty. And speed magic is cheetahs' specialty this won't be easy'

"One move" Vincent sensed a change in the magic around the cheetah as he said that. His feet were emitting a darker kind of magic that felt cold to Vincent. Vincent then raised his magic shield but it would not form.

"what did you do to me? My shield is not working!"

"that foam is magic suppressing foam it is something I whipped up in my transformation"

"47 stop giving up information you are saying too much."

"then finish him off already"

The cheetah nodded and then charged it at great speed Vincent could not move out of the way in time as the cheetah pounced on him trying to pierce him with his claws. Vincent closed his eyes at the cheetah struck. He then realized he was not hurt. When he opened his eyes again he saw Bryce. His fur was sparking and he had a sword strapped to his back. Bryce had caught the cheetahs paw in his own.

"where did you come from?"

"I was meaning to ask you that question. What do you want with my brother!"

"Brother? 47 what is going on"

"our target is the son of a local alpha. I don't want to face the Black blood general Jacob. We better retreat"

"I won't let you get away" said junior as he came in already covered in flames. Luh was not far behind.

"no one hurts our brother and gets away with it"

"prepare to pay"

The 3 brothers gathered their magic and encased their bodies with it. They were about to attack together

"fire falcon!"

"sea serpent!"

"thunder spear"

Junior made a falcon out of fire, luh made a snake out of water and Bryce made a spear of pure lightning. They sent all their attacks towards the Dalmatian and cheetah.

The Dalmatian smiled and intercepted the attacks with 3 balls of foam. The attacks were neutralized the minute they touched the foam. The boys were stunned and tried to launch another attack. Before they could the cheetah swung his paw and sent 3 giant bullets of air towards the 3. They hit with such impact they flung the boys backwards behind Vincent.

"Luh! Junior! Bryce!"

"we better finish this up they are getting close"

"at least let me kill them so we won't have to deal with them again"

"go ahead but do it quickly"

The Dalmatian gathered his magic energy in 3 balls of pure darkness then sent them straight at the fallen boys. Vincent stood up to intercept them but fell down as the foam had drained most of his strength. He could only watch on as the balls flew past him on their way to his brothers. Just he closed his eyes fearing the worse he had a song. A song played on a grass whistle. He did not know where the song was coming from but he was feeling stronger the more he listened"

Then he got up and turned to see the balls were stopped in midair and shrinking. Something had stopped them. The song continued to play and now the grass was emitting energy. Vincent noticed all the plants were emitting energy. Then His brothers began to glow green. The wounds from the last attack were healing.

"what is he doing here?"

"I thought the 3rd zodiac was taking care of him!"

"they must have failed. We need to go. If we have to face 'him' we won't be able to escape the anti-magic squads!"

"get us out of here then"

The Dalmatian caused foam to rise out of the ground and cover him and the cheetah. Then the foam subsidized. The 2 were gone. Vincent turned back to his brothers and noticed the had a single leaf on their wounds. He looked around for the source of the song when he saw a pure green furred raccoon jump out of a tree. Vincent felt like he was emitting the essence of nature itself.

He got closer to the fallen boys and continued to play his song. Vincent just kept changing glances between him and his brothers. He then heard his father and 5 members of anti-magic squad delta arrive.

"Vincent! Are you okay?"

"I am now. Thanks to him"

"who is he?"

One of the guards instantly became annoyed and went over to the raccoon.

"this is where you ran off too?"

The raccoon ceased his song and the boys started to regain consciousness.

"I wanted to check out the area."

"I don't know how your dad got you to listen to him when you are so stubborn. Anyway suppress your powers. Jacob here will take over for you"

The raccoon nodded and then suppressed his magical powers. His fur returned back to the normal raccoon colors. Brown and black. And he had a black mask.

Jacob couldn't believe it

"Kilec!"

"nice to see you again Jacob"

"I hope the army treated you well"

"as well as they treated everyone else. I was only 3 when you brought me here. Your brother took me in."

"I am glad he did wish he had told me about you though"

"I asked him not to. I heard about what you went through I didn't want to add to things"

"well, let me introduce you to my sons. Vincent this is Kilec your cousin"

"wait he is Kilec?"

"yep."

"thanks for saving me and my brothers"

"it is no problem but can we talk in private I need to tell you something"

"Kilec we all already know about 'them' just say what you have to say"

"they weren't after me. They specifically targeted Vincent. A different zodiac is after Vincent. And I know why!"

"they lured me here by capturing ... Janice! Where is she"

"over here. I am fine vin"

"thank goodness"

"Can we continue now. Kilec? Why are they after Vincent"

"same reason they were after me. Vincent has your fur changed color and you magic felt more powerful?"

"last night yes"

"You have a golden core"

"a golden what?"

"core!" luhull said rising to his feet "every person has a core. It is similar to what we refer to as a soul. Normally a core is pure white. But on some occasions it can be differently colored"

"a white magical core gives no benefits other than just using magic. But a colored core can give huge advantages. I know of 5 colors. emerald gold Ruby black and purple. I have an emerald core it gives me stronger connections to nature. I can use plant and earth magic much easier and at much stronger level than normal. A ruby core multiplies a person's magical power. Black makes it easier to use Dark magic, purple magic gives you access to poisonous magic. A golden core is by far the most versatile. It enhances all elemental and also negates other magical powers."

"my magical negation shield?"

"yes. That is part of it. These furs have found a way to extract a person's core and infuse with their own."

"But colored cores are rare. Like 1 in 4 trillion rare."

"but there are 10 furs with colored cores in the world right now. They already got 5 of them."

"who are the other 5? You know who they are?"

"well um all 5 of them are standing right here right now"

"who?"

"you, and him" he told luh and then pointed to Junior

"and him" he pointed to Bryce

"wait me?"

"I have the ability to see a persons colored core. I already saw yours. Luh has a sapphire core. Junior has silver core. Bryce has a ruby core and of course Vincent has a golden one"

"but how is it possible."

"your mom never told you did she"

"what?"

"your mom was a prophet if you don't remember"

"I remember I just don't talk about her much"

"well she predicted the oncoming of furs with colored cores. And it happened. 10 were born in a 5 year span. Luh being first and I was last."

"what? Mom was more concerned about Vincent not us"

"because the presence of a golden core indicates that Zryx is trying to awake"

Luh's eyes went wide and he started breathing heavy. Everyone else just stared on curiously

"Zryx?.... he... is... awakening?"

"Since you reacted the way you did I suspect you heard of him?"

"yes I was royalty in my tiger clan. I know of the story"

"who is Zryx?"

"He was... the world's strongest magic user. He was the one who started the 2000 year war"

"what?"

"it was story passed down through the royalties of the clans just in case he ever resurrected"

"he ... attacked every clan by changing his ...appearance. He started the 200 year war by getting the species to attack each other. He then fed off the chaos and improved his magic. He destroyed a few species himself. To take him down.... The wolves, foxes, tigers, hyenas, coyotes and raccoons teamed up and sealed him away forever in Ember mountain."

"ember mountain? That mountain that no species go near? Not even the ferals go there!"

"yes because that is where zryx is sealed."

"The story says they found the essence of the fallen species and along with the wolves species essence they sealed him away. It caused a bit of a break in the war and the wolves then learned about alphas and how to counter magic without magic."

"we learnt that in history 101" Junior said being a bit snarky

"well did you know that all the extinct species still have a magical essence lurking. And zryx was tapping into them! He developed a type of magic called universal magic. The furs after us are trying to use that magic"

"you know a lot about them?"

"yes. Because they based in the west not the east. They are right now recruiting from the armies around the world. Including wolves. Just like you uncle, they are recruiting wolves who can use magic. And have started the anti-alpha movement"

"who are these people anyway?"

"they call themselves the Snuni zodiacs. Each zodiac consists of 12 bosses and some underlings. There are 5 zodiacs so around 60 bosses. Each boss has a artificial colored core. I don't know all the details about them though. All I know is that the 3rd zodiac was sent after me and the 4th was sent after you guys. They aren't going to stop coming after us."

"if what you say is true than I will advise everyone to return to the mansion."

"the limos are on their way already" Bryce said putting away his cell phone.

"when we get home Kilec you are going to help me deal with a few things"

"sure thing uncle"

The limos arrived a few minutes later and everyone got in and made their back to the mansion. After Kilec explained a few more things about the zodiacs that were after them. He told them how they recruited from every species and gave them the ability to use magic even if the species has no magic essence. He was about to explain how they killed his father when they arrived home as they walked in the door the conversation continued.

"So Kilec can you tell me how my brother died. His death is classified. I have been given no details"

"he did not completely die. He... was ... um captured"

"captured?"

"we were under attack from 10 zodiacs. They killed off all our guards but they got injured so only 2 of them were able to chase us. We tried to escape out the building. As I said they attacked our apartment complex. Dad got caught in one of their attacks and disappeared."

"then how do you know he is still alive?"

"because I made a lifeforce ring for him. It glows to indicate his lifeforce" he pulled the ring out of his pocket and showed everyone. "I already told the alpha guards about it and they have begun an investigation. It has dimmed but it has not stopped glowing. My dad is alive and my best way to get him back is to take on these zodiacs."

"but if they could get to the head of alpha guard what makes you think you are safer here"

"well you for starters. I have seen the strength of these people. They are strong. But they are afraid of a few people. The anti-magic squads for one. They try to avoid them because they can prove to me an annoyance for them. They are also afraid of the Black blood alpha"

The boys all stared at their father.

"that was what they called me when I was general in the army."

"Oh I can't wait to hear that story"

"quiet Junior! Kilec would you continue"

"well not much else to say. They said if anyone could at least stop them it is you. Also there is easier access to anti-magic squads in this area"

"well why don't you boys get acquainted before dinner. I have to address my parents who should be here in..." the door opened and in came the grandparents.

"now I guess. Boys go upstairs for now I call you once dinner is ready"

"Bryce could stay I actually enjoy his presence."

"uh. I am going to join them."

His grandfather and grandmother looked on in awe as Bryce followed the other 4 boys.

"what did you do to that boy?"

"I did nothing. Luh did"

"I should have him arrested for assaulting an alpha. No way Bryce would even think about associating with those abominations"

"well he was going to die soon. From his magic. Luh stayed up all night nursing him and treating the magic burns his insides suffered. If it was not for those abominations Bryce would be dead."

"that is a lie. How are you sure those injuries were not inflicted on him by one of your sons. I would think that boy junior would be a prime candidate"

"as I told you last night. Bryce brought this on himself. He was taught badly by that slave. Did you forget that in one night."

"Don't take that tone with me!"

"dad. You know I would respect you more if you weren't so arrogant"

"I just put the preservation of our status above personal influences and aversions. You would have done well to learn that lesson"

"you tried to push that on Julius and that is what made him run away. if you are going to just talk about my perceived mistake then maybe should just leave. I have a family to take care of. And if you don't want to be part of it then don't be. But I can tell you Bryce will be a part of it."

"No he won't the association will see it our way. Miranda we are leaving"

The 2 left angry for the second night in row. Jacob just sighed.

"come on out you 3"

Jacob said to Junior luh and Bryce who were standing in the hallway listening in.

"didn't I tell you to wait upstairs? And where is Vincent and kilec?"

Bryce and junior tapped luh on the shoulder signaling him to answer

"they went to the magic training room."

"they what?"

Jacob ran upstairs past the other three who just causally whistled and went to sit at the table for dinner"

Jacob reached upstairs to in time to see Kilec stabbing Vincent in the chest with his finger. Before Jacob could react he saw that Vincent had turned his fur golden again. He entered the room to listen in on the boys.

"see. I told you"

"butbutbutbut!"

"too many butts. Unless you're like my dad then not enough butts"

"Kilec! My brother never was that kind of wolf. And what did you do to Vincent"

"I um unleashed his stored powers. It is only temporary since he didn't summon it himself. While the others seemed to have not unlocked theirs yet Vincent has had access to his entire life"

"are sure about the others I mean I have not found out much about cores. But as u said it amazingly rare. How could all 4 of them have colored cores"

"I am sure. As I said I can see them. It was a specialty of mine that the warthogs used. My full power is see a person's magic. They used it to find their most talented magic users. That was until the you saved me 8 years ago"

"you were only 5 at the time. How were they using your power?"

"I used to act differently when around strong magic users. They used that as their indicator."

"when I left you in the care of my brother I never expected you to adopted by him"

"after my kingdom fell and he took me in." Kilec paused and changed his tone he seemed a bit depressed "after while we started getting targeted on trips and vacations. At first we did not know by whom but then they started attacking. Then the attack they had on our building happened and well you know the rest"

Jacob went over and put his hand on Kilec's shoulder

"you can experiment with our magic after dinner. Now come."

Vincent's fur was still golden as they walked back into the dining room. They saw the other three boys already eating their dinner. Jacob gave them a stern look when they raised their heads and they instantly went back to eating. The others joined them. Once everyone was finished a bulter came and cleared the dishes. Jacob then told them that they would training on the 4th floor sparing area. Vincent and Junior had never been to that training room since it was where Luh and their father practiced their swords.

Jacob opened the door to the room and ushered the boys in. as soon as they walked in Jacob's, Bryce's and Luhull's clothes vanish and they were totally naked. Bryce instantly covered his bits as luh and Jacob just sighed.

Kilec and the others were stunned and a little bit disturbed. Their father then began to explain. He told them about the wolves' magical essence which had control over this room. He also told them the price of using the magic. Kilec understood since he knew about his species essence which had a smiliar price but their species essence preferred females. Vincent just looked disturbed. He couldn't believe that this essence was going to require his dad and brother to perform such lude acts for him. Jacob tried to look disturbed but he was smiling on the inside. His ultimate fantasy realized. A secret one that he indulged on the side with his boyfriend. He would have to find a way to get into this pact.

"ok now that I have scarred you boys for life shall we get testing."

"sure but are sure you can't have clothes on?"

"not on their lives!" said the essence in a thundering voice.

"Bryce, luh will be teaching you how to control you thunder magic. Junior your with me. Kilec you and Vincent work on whatever it is you were doing earlier"

They all nodded and headed off to the individual training rooms.

"how did you contact the essence?" "it contacted me."

"well you now know the price. So what are you going do?"

Bryce drew his sword. Take as much power from it as possible"

"good answer" Luh said as he and Vincent began to spare.

In training room 2 Junior was about to spare with his naked father.

"so what were you smiling about earlier?"

"smiling? Who was smiling" 'damn he found out'

"I know you cracked a slight smile earlier. But if I try and think what it is was about I really think I would want to throw you in a mental home"

"um it was just funny to think of you being a submissive kind of guy for the wolf. "

"and now I think that if I check you internet history I will find porn sites. Disturbing porn sites"

"um... what makes you think that?"

"you used the word submissive. That was a very good indicator."

"but how could you tell is was gay just be using the word submissive"

"I never said you were gay but you just did"

".... You are evil dad"

"evil no. cruel yes"

"Okay I am gay. And I liked the idea of serving the wolf."

"if you actually like the idea why not learn wolf magic."

"but you said you didn't want us to learn it"

"because of the consequences. But if you have no aversion to what the essence wants of us why should I deny you a potential source of magic."

"so you really will teach me?"

"yes. I will"

"thanks dad"

"be prepared I am not going easy on you"

Jacob said as he handed a sword to Junior and unsheathed his.

"Just don't stare at my package"

"don't ruin my fun"

In the training room 3 Kilec was trying to teach Vincent to unlock his powers.

"well first thing you have to do now is just meditate"

"meditate?"

"yes you have to have a perfection connection with your magical core to unlock your ability. Just sit and relax"

Vincent sat and folded his legs as he assumed a mediating position.

Kilec took a leaf out of his pocket and placed it near his lips. He began to use it as a whistle and play one of his songs. It was a nice slow tune and Vincent seemed to enjoy it. As he focused in he realized there was something about himself that felt different. He tried to search his magical essence and realized there was something more to it. He tried his best to reach it and once he found he got pulled into his mind.

"who is there?"

"Me? I am you"

Appeared before in utter darkness was a wolf with golden fur he was the spitting image of Vincent.

"you are what?"

"the magical you. The fully magical you"

"you were the one who spoke to me last night"

"I was. It was about time I made my presence known"

"why? I thank you for saving my life"

"I did not do anything special. I just gave your normal shield a boost"

"without it I would have been killed."

"you would have been injured not killed"

"if I would have lived then why did you want to make sure I knew you existed"

"to explain my motives I will have to tell you a story of who I am"

"you are not part of my inner self just here to help me master my powers?"

"that would be too cliché. I was once one of the wolves who sealed zryx away. His power is leaking out into the world right."

"Kilec said he was awakening and that his power is threatening the world"

"to affirm the seal we used our bodies and souls. We sealed them away with Zryx to give the seal the power it needed to function but someone has been weakening it from the outside. Kilec has also told you about them."

"he has."

"to fight them you will need my help. Just like I have come to help you minions of Zryx have also come back. They are giving birth to a new set of followers. And we must stop them. If they get zryx revived in this age when the species would not even contemplate an alliance and giving up their magic. He would be a very destructive force."

"what can I do?"

"Accept my offer"

"offer?"

"surrender all your magic to me. I will pass it through your core and change your entire magical essence."

"how do I do that?"

"just let me but this will hurt. Are you sure you want this?"

"my mom died trying to make sure I got where I am today and now I am finally understanding why. I have to give it my all"

"is that the extent of your resolution?"

"no. they are me and my brothers. I watched my brothers nearly die as I was totally helpless. I never want to feel that way again."

"I can see it in your heart. Your conviction is the real thing. Very well"

Vincent then felt it. His magic was totally drained. Meanwhile outside his mind kilec was preparing just in case. He already had a plant barrier around Vincent.

He felt the magic in Vincent disappear.

"here it comes"

Vincent's body was emitting a huge amount of power. Nearly blowing kilec away. Kilec then began to whistle his tune once again. The song caused the plants to absorb the magic emitting from Vincent's body. The sudden surge of magical energy garnered the attention of the others. Everyone ran into the room to see what was happening.

They all covered their eyes as the final burst of energy left Vincent's body.

Kilec finished his song and retracted his plants to reveal a very weak Vincent.

"DAMN THAT WAS BRUTAL!"

Vincent screamed out still groaning in pain.

Jacob went over to examine his son.

"wow his body went through a lot of stress. What the hell did you do?"

"I did nothing. He just unlocked his hidden powers. I was only here to make sure the building was not destroyed like when I unlocked mine"

"gah! You really are Julius's son. Just as deceptive as he is. You guys can continue Kilec could you team up with Junior?"

"uh sure?.... where are your clothes?"

"um I now have the same problems the rest have"

"just great! I am so glad our essence preferred women!" Kilec said walking into the other training room. He stopped and waited for Jacob to leave the room with Vincent on his shoulders before he turned to the others

"now that he is gone. Who is next?"

The 3 naked boys looked at each in both fear and concern.