Aristella's POVflashback...“Uh, Thyne, could you give us some time?”The guy bowed when Gideon dismissed him. Nang makaalis na 'yong lalaki ay saka lamang humarap sa akin si Gideon. I sat on his table.“What's taking you so long to get the info, Gideon?” Kunot-noong tanong ko sa kaniya. He sighed deeply.“What the hell are you doing here?”“I'm here to help you do your job since you seem like you can't manage it yourself.”“I don't need a headache, Aristella. Go back to the rest house.”“No, I won't leave here without you.” Pagmamatigas ko. I saw a figure outside the door. Bubog kasi ang pinto ng office niya ngunit hindi malinaw.“That's it, I'll call Aeolius.” He started dialing on his phone. Nang makita kong gumalaw ang doorknob ay hinila ko palapit si Gideon at mariin siyang hinálikan sa labi.He tried to push me but I hugged him tighter, wrapping my legs around his waist. Humawak siya sa hita ko upang ilayo ang sarili sa akin.When I heard a soft chuckle, I intentionally parted m
Hellios' POVNang umalis si Crimson ay pare-pareho kaming walang imik. Stella stared at Gideon but he just ignored her. Si Knythe naman ay hindi mapakali. He took one last shot before standing up.“I'm gonna go look for Elle.” Usal niya at umalis. Maya-maya pa ay sumunod si Gideon. Stella sighed and massaged her temple. I was playing the glass on my hand when I felt a slight bump on my shoulder.I glanced sideways and my eyebrows creased when I saw Vyel leaning against me.“Looks like she had a few.” Stella uttered so I faced her. Hindi ko iyon pinansin. I'm still wary of her.She spoke again after taking a sip on her drink. “Better take her home.”“Mhm.” Tanging tugon ko. She stood up and excused herself, probably going after Gideon.“Follow her.” Bulong ni Vyel. Umayos siya ng upo. I nodded at her and went to follow Stella.Vyel and I talked while we were on our way to the event. The only reason I asked her to be my plus-one is because I had a hunch about the death threats. It starte
Crimson's POVMagkakasunod ang sasakyan namin nina Knythe at Hellios. Vyel is with Hellios, currently leading. Sumunod ang kay Knythe, panghuli ako.Hellios had someone to bring my car over.My eyebrows met when Knythe's car slowed down. I drove next to him and lowered my front door glass. Tinawagan ko siya at ibinaba niya rin ang kaniya.“Anong mayroon?” Takang tanong ko dahil baka may umatake.“Wala, mauna ka. I'll go last.” He replied before hanging up.Nilingon ko siya ngunit ngumisi lang siya bago itinaas ang salamin ng kaniya. I stepped on the gas and followed like he instructed.When we arrived, Knythe walked beside me. “Oh? Saan ka?” Tanong ko.“To your chamber. Ihahatid na kita.”“Lasing ka talaga!” Inis na usal ko at tumawa siya.“Gusto lang kita ihatid.” He took off his coat and placed it on my shoulders. Tatanggalin ko na sana iyon nang pigilan niya ako. “Your dress is ruined.” He whispered. Nanlaki naman ang mata ko kaya hindi ko na iyon tinagtag.We walked to my chamber.
WARNING. This work is not suitable for young audiences. Matured and explicit contents are expected ahead. Read at your own risks.Crimson's POV“Now!” Sigaw ko. Naghiwa-hiwalay kami. Ang magkasama ay si Knythe at Shun. They're the best snipers we have.Hannah and Ethan also went with Knythe, kung magkataon ay sa station nila dadalhin ang mga kasama namin na nasugatan.Bullet and Azrael stayed with me.“Bullet, take the ones on the left.” I commanded and he agreed. “Azrael, I'll leave the ones on the right to you.”Tumango siya kaya pumwesto na sila.“If we aim, we aim for victory.” Usal ni Azrael.“If we fight, we fight to win.” Pagtutuloy ni Bullet.“Annihilate the enemy, never show mercy.” I whispered.“This is the oath we took and will be part of us 'til death!” Sabay-sabay na sigaw namin.On my count, we started to attack them. One by one, we wounded the enemy.“Well that was one heck of a parting words. Did you all rehearse that piece of sh*t?” Sarkastikong tanong ng lalaki.I smi
Hellios' POV“Agh!” I grunted when he made a cut on my arm. Pinaputukan ko siyang muli ngunit agad siyang nakapagtago.“Humihina ka na, Archaios.” Mayabang na usal ni Aeolius. I hid behind a huge debris. Tumingin ako sa paligid, may iilan na nagtatakbuhan.This facility is going to collapse. Huminga ako nang malalim. I checked my gun to see how many more bullets I have left.“I am not the enemy, Aeolius!” Sigaw ko.Sumilip ako nang bahagya at nakita si Aeolius. He was aimlessly hitting any debris, probably searching for me.When I turned away I saw a machete laying on the ground. It was at least a few meters away from me. Kumuha ako ng malaking bato at pinatama iyon kung saan. Nang makuha noon ang atensyon ni Aeolius ay agad akong gumulong papunta sa armas na nakita ko.“Nice try, Archaios. But you'll have to do better than that!” Saktong pagtira niya sa akin ay nasalag ko gamit ang aking patalim.He attempted to poke the tip of the scythe on my eye but I pushed it back using the mache
WARNING. This work is not suitable for young audiences. Matured and explicit contents are expected ahead. Read at your own risks.Vyel's POV“Pagsisisihan mong nabuhay ka pa.” Ramdam ko kung gaano siya kaseryoso nang sabihin niya 'yon.I faked my laugh and smirked. “Really now? I'm not afraid of you.”“Sinong may sabi na nananakot ako? Nagsasabi lang ako ng totoo.” Napalunok ako nang makita ang kaniyang mga mata. “Lahat ng sinasabi ko ay ginagawa ko. Kaya maniwala ka kapag sinabi kong magmamakaawa ka para lang makawala sa mga kamay ko.”Wala siyang karea-reaksyon ng sabihin ang mga 'yon ngunit ramdam ko ang kabang ihinatid niya sa buo kong sistema.“Tumakbo ka na, dahil sinasabi ko sa'yo kapag nahawakan kita sa leeg, hindi ka na ulit makakahinga.”“Huk!” Nanlaki ang mga mata ko nang makita ang isa sa aking mga tauhan na dumudugo ang leeg. Isang kutsilyo na ang nakatarak doon.“Vyel, let's go.” Pag-aaya ni Shun.“No! Naniniwala ka talaga sa mga sinasabi niya? Don't be such a coward, Shu
WARNING. This work is not suitable for young audiences. Matured and explicit contents are expected ahead. Read at your own risks.Knythe's POVI quickly ran as I carried my rifle. Agad na sumunod sa akin sina Ethan. Habang tumatakbo ay inililibot ko ang aking mata kung saan kami maaaring pumwesto.I pointed an area upstairs, “there!“ I instructed before leading the way.“Shun, on your left!” Hannah warned him. Shun swiftly dodged the attack before punching the guy on the face. He took his knife out as he stabbed the man on the throat then pierced it to his head.“Leighannah!” Sigaw ni Ethan at sinalag ang patalim na dapat ay tatama sa dibdib ng kaniyang kapatid. Ethan twisted the guy's hand before punching his throat. The guy choked, his eyes widening, trying to grab Ethan's arm.He collapsed on the wall. Finally, we made it upstairs. Dali-dali akong pumwesto.“Nandito sila, sugurin niyo!” Napalingon kami sa malakas na sigaw na iyon.“Sh*t.” I cursed.“We got your back, Knythe.” Hannah
WARNING. This work is not suitable for young audiences. Matured and explicit contents are expected ahead. Read at your own risks.Hellios' POVPinaluhod ako ni Shun at sinabunutan ako. “Still alive, buddy?” Tanong niya. Hindi ko siya pinansin at pilit na tinignan si Elle. I gulped when she twisted the guy's head.“Eyes here, dumbass.”“You chose the wrong side, Shun.” Bulong ko at inuntog ang ulo ko sa mukha niya. Napaatras siya at hinawakan ang ilong niyang dumudugo.I stood up and stretched my arms. I hissed softly as I wiped the blood on my lips. “Nagkamali kang hindi mo pa ako pinuruhan kanina.” I chuckled softly before punching him. He shook his head lightly, mukhang nahilo sa ginawa ko.I looked at Vyel before glaring at her. “I warned you never to lay a finger on her, Vyel.” Napalunok siya nang mapagtanto ang sitwasyon.Sila lang ni Shun ang nakakaalam kung kailan mag-uumpisa ang plano. Nang marinig ko ang pagsabog ay naghinala agad ako na maaaring nalaman ito ng Director.Ang i