Hybrid’s Revelation: Endru’s Origin: Hybrid's Revelation, #2

By RJ Midnight

Book One is available on Kindle.
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Book Two Summary: 

 

Endru defeated the hunters and saved the family; they are finally living in peace. 

But, everything changed when the demons and dragons came into the world. 

The Country of Syn was in ruins, the population had dwindled, and even food was close to being scarce. 

In this journey, Endru will learn the truth behind his origins while, possibly, saving the world along the way. 

Watch as Endru finally discovers what it means to be him. 
 

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Book One Summary: 

 

Endru, a hybrid of a dragon mother and demon father, was abandoned to a different world to keep him safe. 
Alone and confused, Endru called out for a mother that was gone from him forever. Until a family of humans, running from a creature, picked him up and took him in. 

The family started to take care of Endru, thinking he was a harmless baby raven. Little did they know, he was a powerful being from a different world. 
As time pass, Endru will grow close to the family and vow to protect them from everyone and everything that wants to do them harm while keeping his true nature hidden. 

But not everything stays hidden, and Endru will learn the true meaning of what it is to be him. 

Follow Endru in his adventure of secrets, protection, and learning about himself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: RJMidnight
• Release date: Feb 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393271307

RJ Midnight

At a young age, the author enjoyed reading many books, immersing themselves in a new universe. As they grew older, the author wanted to make a world where people could get lost in as they got lost in other stories. The author wrote many stories but could never find the perfect ending as writer block would always come into the picture.  But, after so many years and thousands of written stories later, the author has found their passion renewed, finally succeeding in what they always wanted to do at a young age: publishing a book!

Book preview

Apocalypse: A New World

"I was lonely

Until I found the family

They showered me in love

When I didn't know it

I was lost

Until I finally accepted me

Learning that there was nothing wrong with being different

But nothing prepared me for

Learning the truth about my identity

Nothing prepared me for

Learning about my family

And nothing prepared me for

The destruction of a world caused by me."

-Endru

THE COUNTRY OF SYN was in ruins.

A year ago, when the demons and dragons came, they raised destruction beyond what anyone could understand. It was ten times worse than when the creatures came.

Half of the population dwindled while they destroyed cities and villages beyond recognition. There was no division anymore because there were no towns to have them.

And the creatures that were present met the same fate as humans. Only a few medium-levels and most high-levels survived; the beasts hid away, barely coming out.

Even though division did not exist within the humans, it did with the demons and dragons.

On the left side of the country laid the Demons' Territory. They owned the forest, and most of the Poor and Hunters/Soldiers City remains.

They were called the Forest of Demons and Sazriran's Throne. No one dared to enter the area, as the demons were the type to kill first and never ask questions. Unless a person has something valuable to King Sazriran, there is no other reason to go there unharmed.

On the right side of the country laid the Dragons' Territory. They owned the mountains and caves, taking over the remains of Farmers/Owners and Rich City.

They were called the Caves of Dragons and Parcarath's Throne. This area was more accessible to pass through than the demons because the dragons allowed it, but only if you pay the toll: something of value to you. If a person cannot pay it, then their life is forfeited.

In a small part of the country, far from both sides and in-between them, laid a hidden spot that housed humanity.

The remaining population hopes that someone could save them from the beings that took over their world.

One day, a hybrid would understand that their destiny leads to the point of learning their origin and ending what their parents hoped to stop.

ENDRU WAS CROUCHED on top of a tree branch with a bow and arrow in his hand. He was silent, slowing down his breathing, as he kept his wings tightly closed on his back.

He was watching an Orto: a medium-level creature that resembled a large panther, except they were blind, and although they were fast, they could disappear at the drop of any sound.

Endru had the string on his bow pushed back while his arrow pointed at the Orto; it was 250 yards away.

He does not know how long he has been sitting in the tree as time was no longer relevant. There was no such thing as morning time, nor nighttime since the beings came. They plugged the sky into a constant red one that never changed.

Suddenly, Endru heard something hopping towards the tree he was on. And if he caught the noise, that meant the Orto did too. The creature popped its head up from eating the grass; its ears were twitching.

He watched as the body began to become transparent as the creature was getting ready to disappear. Endru cursed as he quickly shot out his arrow. It hit its mark.

The Orto hit the ground with a thud as blood started flowing from the wound. Before he went down to collect his prize, he asked the tree, ‘Who is coming, that almost made me lose my kill?’

'Tis the one thee calleth Lyn that is coming near.’ The tree answered.

Endru pinched his nose before jumping off the tree, landing on his feet. He stretches for a second, as his back and legs were stiff for crouching for so long. After he finished, he set the bow on his back, stretching out his wings a bit so they wouldn't hit against each other.

Once he started walking, Lyn came through the bushes, hitting against his leg. ‘My person! I've been looking all over for you!’

Endru cares for Lyn, he even came to love it, but sometimes he cannot help but want to throw the beast to the wolves. ‘Lyn, you were supposed to stay in the village, not come here. You almost made me lose our food for the week!’ He couldn't help but fuss.

Lyn's ears fell a little as Endru fussed at it. The creature was sad that it upset its person. But his person did not leave a note saying where he was going. When Lyn woke up, it was alone (well, not entirely alone).

‘I am sorry. Yo' left with no note. I didn't know where yo' was.’ Lyn dejectedly answered.

Endru sighed as his face began to soften; he learned, long ago, that he couldn't stay mad at Lyn, even if he tried to. He picked up Lyn, ignoring how massive the creature is; the thing was almost 40 pounds!

He walked them to where the creature was; he needed to hurry over before someone, or something stole his kill. ‘It is fine, Lyn. I should have left a note, but next time, ask the others where I went. I do not want you to enter here.’

The forest he was in was the Forest of Demons. He was on the outskirts of it to hunt for food because many creatures still hide in the forest.

Nevertheless, he always made sure not to venture deeper into the area because he did not want to get caught by the demons.

Plus, the King of Demons freaks him out. Their first encounter (not a real one), when the beings first came through the sky, was weird because the man called him grandson and caused a deep-seated fear in him to awaken. And he realized the figure in his dreams was that man.

Did he have foreshadowing dreams?

Anyway, Endru learned to stay clear from them. He also couldn't help but think about how similar he was to them, but he didn't believe he was a demon because he still looked a little different. Or am I one? He thought. Only to throw the thought away, like he always does when he thinks about it.

He was in his mind during the whole walk. Lyn did not say anything but rested its head on his chest. If he did not see the creature's eyes looking around, he would have thought that Lyn fell asleep; it has been sleeping a lot.

When he reached the Orto, he held Lyn in one arm while picking up the dead creature with his other one. Even though he was carrying so much weight, he still brought them out of the forest.

It was a two-hour walk back to the small town that the rest of the population resided. Endru's arms were sore, but he was not exhausted.

‘I can walk from here if yo' want me to.’ Lyn mentioned as it saw sweat coming down Endru's forehead.

He shook his head, ‘You are fine; I got it.’

Lyn stayed quiet after that as they made their way to their area in the town. The humans, who were walking around, gave Endru wary looks.

When everything turned for the worse, and the humans moved to rebuild them a safe haven. They learned about Endru because he was with the family, moving into the area. The humans disagreed with it at first because of how similar he looks to the beings.

Nevertheless, the family fought for him to stay many times, to the point of the people begrudgingly accepting it, although they still showed their dislike.

Sometimes, Endru thinks the people are waiting for him to attack like a mindless creature so they can prove the family right.

Endru would never become like that, meaning those people would be waiting for a lifetime.

Once they made it to their home and away from the citizens' judging eyes, Endru used his feet to knock. He only waited a second before he heard a click and the door opening.

On the other side was an older man who looked to be in his late 30s. But his aura spoke of centuries of knowledge. The man had uniquely red eyes with grey hair. He had small horns on his head while his hands were similar to Endru's. The man even had a tail longer than his.

Ah, welcome home. Do you need any help? The man asked as he moved out of the doorway.

Endru walked in as he shook his head no, Thanks for asking, but I got this Quin.

Five months ago, Quin sneaked into the town, appearing at their door. Everyone, minus Endru, was suspicious of him because of his appearance. Endru knew who the man was as he was amazed that the Kytil could turn into a human form.

Quin seemed to be surprised, too, because he said he woke up like that and decided to seek him out to help him get used to his new body. Endru agreed due to curiosity, convincing the family to let Quin stay.

He has been an excellent addition.

Okay. I will return to Jonathon then. Quin answered as he made his way to the back of the house.

Endru hummed as the man walked away. He made his way to the kitchen, where he saw the mother teaching the kids how to prepare a dead creature to eat.

Jalan, I need you to hold the knife firmer than that. Look at what your sister is doing. The mother told Jalan as she fixed his grip on the knife.

Carlyn smiled at the praise while Jalan dejectedly sighed. I want to make new things, not learn how to cook food, mother.

You need skills in basic survival, honey. When you get this right, I will let you go back to your projects. The mother answered, running her hands through her son's hair.

Hearing what his mother said, Jalan's spirit renewed as he looked determined. Endru softly chuckled at that before he cleared his throat.

Little birdy! The kids simultaneously yelled, dropping their knives as they made their way over to him. Lyn jumped out of his hold as he stood in front of the kids, acting like a barrier. Sometimes, Lyn and the children fought over him.

Carlyn and Jalan stopped when they saw Lyn trying to block them. They glared at the creature, and it scowled back. The twentieth showdown began.

Endru stepped away from them, making his way to the mother as he dropped the creature on the ground. It landed with a thud as the arrow was still in its head.

He bent down, pulling the arrow out as he stood back up. I brought some food for the week.

The mother looked at the creature then passed him, glancing at the small blood trail. When she looked back, there were different emotions present on her face.

Endru, I am grateful for the meals you bring us, but can you please be a little cleaner. I am getting tired of cleaning the mess of blood trails.

Endru's face turned a little red as he looked down; he was embarrassed. Sorry, I will clean it up right away.

He quickly moved, grabbing a bucket that was near the fridge with a towel inside.

As he was getting ready to fill the bucket with water, he heard a loud crash in the house's back. Everyone froze at the sound. He dropped the bucket, quickly making his way to the area with the family following behind him.

His hand was already reaching for his bow.

TRANSLATIONS:

'Tis the one thee calleth Lyn that is coming near.'

It is the one you call Lyn that is coming near.

Apocalypse: The Invitation

When they made it to the back, they saw Quin hiding the father behind him while glaring at the demon in front of them. It is easy to see that the crash came from one of the logs dropping to the ground.

The demon was a low-level one, a Messenger, shown by the weak aura from it, how it held letters, and how jittery it moved. I advise you to leave this area, demon, Quin spoke as his eyes began to glow.

I-I cannot go. I-I am here t-to deliver a l-letter to him. The demon pointed at Endru. Everyone's head turned towards him after the Messenger pointed at him.

Endru's hand left his bow as he walked forward, making his way to the demon. He had hidden knives around his body, so he was not worried if the Messenger tried anything.

Then hurry and give it so that you can leave. If you stay any longer, you will lose your life. He glared.

The Messenger shrank back as a small shriek came out of its mouth. The demon hurriedly began to look through the letters in its hands. When it found the right one, the being slowly handed the letter to Endru; its hands were shaking.

H-here it is.

Once Endru grabbed the letter, the Messenger quickly flew away, hitting against a few trees along the way. ‘Trip him up a few more times.’ He told the vines as the demon disappeared.

‘As thee wish.’ They answered back.

As he turned around, he kept a smile off his face when he heard the Messenger, from far away, let out a scream.

Who is the letter from? Quin asked as he glanced at it.

The family was also curious, even Lyn, as the creature started tapping his leg and asking about the letter. Endru did not peek at the message as he began to walk back into the house.

Let us sit in the living area, and I will read it there. He told them as he walked away.

They followed Endru back into the house, sitting on the couch when they reached the living area. Endru sat in a chair that was in front of the others; Lyn jumped into his lap.

He couldn't help himself from rubbing Lyn's head before opening the letter that did not have any content on the envelope part. He pulled out the paper, unfolding it. At first, he furrowed his brows as the sender wrote the words in another language he did not understand.

But after a while, the words began to rearrange themselves, translating itself. Once Endru's mind finished translating the letter, he opened his mouth and read:

I, King Sazriran, personally invite you to my territory.

I want to meet the one that seems to have the mark of my traitorous son. And do not fret, I only want to speak.

But know this, you have 24 hours to respond to this letter, which the time will start once you read these words.

I know you have been entering the outskirts of my area. And if you do not agree to meet with me, I will kill the ones you hold dear.

When you agree, you can bring them here with you; I hold my word that they will be safe.

Once you are ready to reply, yell 'Nünīüß cœrœ,' and someone will instantly come to deliver the message.

- King Sazriran

After reading the letter, everyone was quiet as Endru crumpled the paper in his hand as confusion and anger filled him. What did he mean he had the mark of his son? He thought until fury filled him at the way the man threatened him to come.

If he couldn't say no, why give him a time limit and make it seem like he had a choice? And he did not want the family to come with him; he does not trust the man not to try anything. As he was getting ready to tell everyone to stay, the father stood up.

Well, I guess, let's get to packing for a short trip, Jonathon spoke, I wonder if they can tell how many hidden weapons we bring.

Adventure! The children screamed as they raced to the bedroom. Quin stared at Endru, not saying anything, while the mother was already getting up from the couch.

Endru frowned at it all, I do not want you guys coming with; I want you safe. What if the man tries anything to you? I am afraid of losing all of you.

The mother and father stopped as the children were already in the bedroom, packing a few things. Elisa looked at him with a soft expression while Jonathon turned towards him with a smile.

Caring is a two-way street, little guy, and we will not let you venture alone into a hostile area. We are coming because a family always sticks together, no matter what. The father answered with a bright smile.

His heart wavered, but Endru was still unsure, so he was getting ready to try to stop them again when the mother spoke out.

You can say you don't want us to come as many times as you want, but we are as stubborn as you. We will go with you, and that is final. She gave him a stern look, telling him to refute her if he dared to try. He couldn't help a chuckle passing through his lips as the tension left him.

The mother was something else sometimes. She was a strong-willed woman. The father looked at her with love and another emotion (that Endru does not know) before he grabbed her, saying, Let's take a shower together.

When they were gone, Endru sobered up while Quin faced him. The man did not say anything as Endru ran his hands through Lyn's fur.

‘Are you fine with going, Lyn? I know you easily get scared.’

Lyn curled more into his lap before answering, ‘I follow wherever yo' goes, no matter what. I stick to my person.’

He smiled at the creature; he already knew Lyn would follow him no matter how scared it gets but asking never hurts anyone. Once they finished their short conversation, Quin spoke up, If you still have underlining doubts about them coming, know that I will protect your loved ones for you. No harm will come towards them.

Endru still had doubts about the family coming with him, but he cannot change a mind that already found their resolve. So, he was grateful for Quin saying he will keep an eye on them.

Thank you, Quin. That will give me some peace of mind with you protecting them.

You are welcomed. And know that this will be the start to unlocking the truth about who you are. Quin spoke as he stood up and walked away.

He watched him go, thinking about how the creature always spoke like he could predict the future. He sighed before he looked back at the crumpled letter in his hand. His expression was hard to tell as a dark shadow formed over it.

Unlocking the truth about myself? He thought as the dreams, and his first physical encounter with King Sazriran entered his mind. The man was the dark figure who used to be in his dreams, always showing and telling him something.

It was not the first time he heard that he had the mark of Sazriran's traitorous son, from the man. The dreams came back to him a year ago when the demon appeared, and he began to remember every detail of them. But he still did not understand what the man means nor why he calls him grandson.

Am I a demon? He started to think again, but he refutes the thought every time because he looks different from them, even though there are similarities. And would that also mean that he was related to the demon king? But that could not be true.

He does not even know his birth parents because he was born alone in this world. The father and mother became like parents to him, so he could not believe King Sazriran when the man says they are related. Maybe, he would find his answers when he goes to the Demons' Territory.

But what if the answers are what he deeply fears? He does not know if the family, even him, would be able to handle it. So, he hopes that all his doubts are false.

‘Are yo' okay?’ Lyn asked when it noticed Endru's mood. The creature began to rub its head on his knuckles that turned white with how hard he was clenching the paper.

He forgot that Lyn was in his lap. He gave the creature a small smile as he scratched behind its ear with his free hand. ‘I am fine. I was only thinking about some things.’

‘I will always be here for yo' no matter.’ Lyn said.

Hearing those words, he let his negative thoughts leave him as he stood up, softly dropping Lyn to the ground. ‘I know.’ He responded with a smile.

He looked at the children coming back into the room, then to the dead creature still in the kitchen.

Time to get the kids to help me with the cooking, then I will respond to the King of Demons. He thought; he got Jalan and Carlyn's attention as he walked to the kitchen with Lyn following behind him.

TRANSLATIONS:

'As thee wish.'

As you wish

Nünīüß cœrœ

Messenger, appear.

Apocalypse: Staying Close

After they finished eating, they believed night was coming. Go wash up, children. The mother told Carlyn and Jalan.

Since they built the house, there were two bathrooms. Plus, there are about six people in the home, so it was good to have two bathrooms.

The children nodded as they ran from the kitchen to get ready to take a bath. Their antics amused everyone as Endru stretched his arms before he stood up, getting prepared to respond to the letter.

Do you think we should all sleep in the living area? Jonathon and Quin can move the couches while we grab our futons. The mother thought out loud to them as she glances at the living area. It was hard to tell what her emotions were as her face looked a bit blank.

That sounds like a great idea. Jonathon agreed as he got up, walking to the living area so he could move the couches. Quin did not say anything as he followed the father.

‘I want to sleep with yo’.’ Lyn commented as the creature was making its way towards him.

Endru did not mind the idea; he would admit that he missed sleeping in the same room with the family. He did have Lyn and Quin when he moved into the house, but it was different from the family. I do not mind. After I send my response, I will move our stuff in here. He spoke.

The mother smiled at him before she started cleaning up the table and kitchen. Endru left, with Lyn following him as he walked to his bedroom. When he