The Secrets of Astoria: The 10 Commandments

Chapter 4

AUTHORS POV

As the duo left, everything came to an abrupt stop leaving 9 figures looking at each other. Yuna and Kai quickly let go of each other as they wondered why nobody was moving. Samuel, Ben and Lucy were just as confused. « What the fuck is happening? Rhea said coming out from where she hid the whole party. « That's what I would like to know » Julia said observing the frozen people

« You mean it wasn't you Julia » Yuna said looking at the older. « I thought you just freezed time » Serena said confused. « Why would I do that? » Julia defended. « You loved doing that at balls when we were younger so we could play or rest » Trevor answered

« Can we just figure out what the fuck is going on here » Rhea said getting pissed. « I guess you still can't control that mouth of yours Rhea » Kai said. « It's nice seeing you too Kai » Rhea answered sarcastically. « We would also like to know what's going on » Samuel said as everybody diverted their attention to the 3 servers

« Aren't you supposed to be imprisoned? '' Trevor asked, remembering what happened at his fathers ball. « Like I said I am not a dark creature so I was let out » Lucy said in a pissed tone. Julia and Trevor both wondered how she set off Miyeon's spell if she wasn't a dark creature

« We stopped time » a voice said as everybody whipped their heads to look at the source. There stood 3 women, Bada, Shoo and Engene. « We are the ancestral witches and we have summoned the 10 of you here » said Bada

« The ancestral witches are just a myth » Julia said looking at the 3 women suspiciously. « And there are only 9 people here lady » Rhea said also not trusting the 3.

« Look up » Shoo said looking at the second floor of the ballroom. Everybody followed the woman's gaze while leaning on the wall was Daniel. The dark creatures immediately bowed in front of their prince. They could all feel a dark presence but we're not sure where it was coming from.

« Shall we now explain why we're here »

(AN: I am too lazy to write everything so just read the prologue)

25 minutes later

" So you mean to tell me you think we are a legendary order called the 10 commandments and you expect us to save Astoria from some kind of evil that was actually the first person in hell and not our king. Yeah okay lady" Rhea said, rolling her eyes. " It does seem kind of far fetched " Trevor said

« That would explain does black marks » Serena said. « Wait did everybody get a black mark? » Yuna asked and as they everyone nodded

" Yeah, some of us have families to take care of. So I think we'll just get going. But good luck though" Lucy said as Ben and Samuel nodded agreeing with her. As they all turned around to leave Shoo said « Take care of them with all that money you have »

The 3 turned around, « What did you say? » Ben asked, feeling attacked by her words. « The journey you would take will bring you guys many riches you would never have to worry about your families again. Money will never be on your mind and you can finally stop taking odd jobs » Bada explained

The 3 looked at each other tempted by the offer. « Give us a moment to talk about it » Samuel said. « Very well you have 10 minutes, all of you to think about our offer » Eugene announced

The 3 walked into a room and started talking. « I don't think I can take this journey thing. You guys have brothers to take care of your younger sister. She only has me and I can't turn my back on her » Ben said looking dejected. « I might have an idea. Your sister is half vampire so what if she comes to live with my family. I also have a little sister and I think they will get along well » Samuel said