SHAPESHIFTERS
The Part 69
"Have there ever been a war so large that it involved so many people?" ask Marco.
"of course. According to Grandpa's story, the last major battle took place several millennia ago, just before the mass destruction of living things on earth by the flood...
When the disaster ended, a peace treaty was made for the re-establishment of the territory of each creature...
Although eventually, almost all parts of the earth are controlled by ordinary humans" Delta replied.
"So you mean, ordinary humans know about the existence of other creatures that are not like them?" ask Marco.
"Know. They knew. But, for now, about people other than humans, it's just like a legendary fairy tale" Delta replied.
"If I'm not mistaken, I've seen ordinary humans tell their children about scary creatures that can eat children, if they act mischievously...
There is also a story about the existence of evil witches, who bewitched princes or royal princesses...
How could they suddenly think that there was such a creature, if they had never known?!
But, as I said earlier, ordinary people only assume that it is just an imagination that is told by generations, from their previous generation," continued Beta.
Marco recalled the time he was a child and went to school first.
Bella was even influenced by the fairy tale of the witch who turned the prince into a frog.
From the Delta story, the magician does exist.
"Yes. Indeed, all of it is only considered as a fairy tale, which comes from the imagination of the person who told it." said Marco.
"Ordinary humans have often caught wet other creatures intentionally or accidentally...
But, because not many of them see it, so most of the ordinary humans can not believe it just like that." said Delta.
"I assume that it's normal, if they think we're just imaginations or hallucinations...
Because we are different creatures from them, very clever to hide...
Some can even blend in with ordinary humans, without looking different, and make ordinary humans become suspicious of their existence" Delta continued.
Because Marco, Seba, and Delta were suddenly both silent, making the atmosphere in the place become silent for a while.
Delta suddenly laughed to himself.
"What's wrong?" ask Marco.
"It's okay. I just feel ridiculous for explaining about hiding to you. Though, you must know more about it than I do, right?!" delta.
Marco was silent.
"You who have been living among ordinary people, have any of them accused you of being different?" ask Delta.
"Did Bella know you were a different creature, without you telling her?" ask Delta again.
"I told him about my differences" Marco replied.
"You are an example, if different creatures can hide well" said Delta.
Darkness began to rule the outside of Marco's house, when the sun had set as it is today, and left no light.
Seba suddenly stood up from the floor where he had been sitting.
"I went in first! I will prepare dinner for all of us" said Seba, then walked into the house.
"Can I know something?" ask Delta.
"About what?" Marco asked back.
"Why all this time, have you thought about fighting a substitute Alpha?" ask Delta.
If I can choose, I don't care about leadership. Life is quiet with my family, that's more important to me...
I just want to do it, because based on all the thoughts expressed by the shapeshifter, who came to this place and met me," replied Marco.
"So, you mean you're only affected by our conjectures?" ask Delta.
"Maskudku, from the alleged Sums and Beta families? Because I haven't given my opinion yet," Delta continued hurriedly, before Marco answered his question.
"Yes. Less is more like that. Because, if it's true what they're saying, then I'm putting my family in a dangerous situation, if I don't fight a substitute Alpha" Marco replied.
"Hmmm..." Delta muttering.
"Do you know? How can the current Alpha replace the previous Alpha?" ask Delta.
"If it's true Seba's story, which he said he got the information from the previous Beta, then you could say that I already know," replied Marco.
"I know that since we first met, you probably thought I was a bitch, right?
But, I think you should understand why I'm acting that way, if you do know about the previous Alpha shift," Delta said.
"Whatchu mean? What does this have to do with your annoying attitude and Alpha shift?" ask Marco.
"Frankly, I was suspicious that you were taking on the nature of your Daddy, the previous Alpha...
And that's not a good trait." Delta replied.
"What's not good?" ask Marco.
"The former "Alpha harnesses its power, only for its own sake...
Until finally, many shapeshifter members are injured and may be able to die, just because of his selfishness" Delta replied.
"I'm sorry... I don't mean to vilify your parents...
I'd rather just talk for what it is, than act hypocritical, and be a sycophant by supporting you just like that, without figuring out what your true nature is...
I also will not immediately believe the story of our ancestors just like that...
Because it has become a carrier that is attached to my soul, not to easily believe about everything, without ensuring it first," continued Delta.
"Then, now what do you think of me? And you have to be honest, because you said that you're not a hypocrite who likes to lick" Marco asked.
"I feel like you're a lot more like a replacement Alpha than you were with the previous Alpha...
You and the substitute Alpha both show that you only intend to fight for the people you both care about...
And not just for pride, and victory for yourself." Delta replied.
"Now I have to admit, that you will definitely be a good Alpha for all shapeshifters." Delta continued.
"How can you be so sure?" ask Marco.
"That means, you forgot what my duties and advantages were compared to other shapeshifters?!" delta.
"I am a shapesifter, and in my opinion it will be crucial to sustain the survival of our kind." Delta continued.
Marco refused to respond to Delta's words any further, and chose to remain silent.
Marco considers Delta's praise as such, unhelpful to him and his family, as long as the power dispute persists.
"Darling... Dinner is ready. Let's have dinner together, "take Bella who is suddenly standing by the door.
"Delta! Let's enter! The others are waiting inside" Bella asked again.