“What happened?” Vera’s voice boomed in many tones as they echoed in Ginika’s ears.
Darkness still walloped him, peaceful and alluring. The arms were comforting, and he wished he could abide with it forever. There was no hate or death here, just the void that stretched into oblivion.
“Gini, are you alright?” Vera’s voice echoed again, but this time more distinct and audible.
Ginka’s blue eyes blinked his world open. The ache in his head made his earring. Vera aging skin folded with concern as they stared down at him, with those motherly smiles rapping the lower side of her lips.
“Do I look like I was joking?” Vera asked to no one in particular.“Okay, if you are that serious, then I will come with you,” Ginika offered. He knows he could be of help, and not just someone who would be a burden. What happened earlier with Balak was enough proof. Vera laughed at his words, “You are still a novice Gini, what harm could you possibly do to a demon?”“I will come with you,” Ginika’s stomach knotted. He hated the laughter. It reminded him of those times in the village when Dodo and Zahra would take the lead and let him tag along like a good dog.V
“The boat is ready.” The captain said as the onion in his breath escaped with the cold air and dwindled on Vera’s face. Her stomach churned, and she scoffed within, but smiled uncomfortably. If he was not with his crew, she was sure to give him lessons on how to wash his mouth after eating.“How far to Malikoth?” She said and looked away, hoping to avoid the stench in his breath and, at the same time, not embarrassing him.“About a few hours, I think.” The Captain answered with a frown. Vera nodded and touched her waist, feeling the sword under the heavy wool she wore. Fighting demons was one characteristic of the Watchers. They had left the white mou
Thirty years it has been, yet the memory all seem anew. She was young and naïve and foolish too. Lewis was her first love. And only love.“It is not too late, Vera.” Balak replied softly. He could already feel that Vera was starting to return back to the past. The worst situation for a Watcher was to commit their greatest taboo, bear its seed, before giving it up so the emperor could keep you alive. Though he felt pity for Vera, he also was thankful that she was still alive just like him. “It is not too late?” Vera flared, eyes burning with anguish. “You think I like the fact that I grew fond of Ginika and would have to let him go just to save his life. Are you suggesting I keep him when I am to report back to the White Mountains?&rdq
Chapter 85: UnderestimatedBalak released her and was back on his feet as if nothing had happened. However, she could still not help it but get annoyed. She shook her head and elevated her gaze to the place she stood some minute ago. There, embedded on the sickly looking tree, were three long nails, which were hissing.Vera pushed her weight to her feet when she heard the cling of metal. She drew her sword and studied Balak, who saw fighting with the shadowy figure. She could use her Amytal vial without knocking Balak in the process, but it was a risk she was not willing to take.
Bottle clattered as Vera’s shaking hands searched her bag for another vial. She found it and tries to uncork it. That was when she felt a strong grip locking her neck and lifting her away from the ground.“Pathetic,” The man said, but Vera did not hear. Her lungs were already crying for air, and her throat was burning. She kicked and kicked, hoping to break free, but that in itself, was to no avail. This was the end for her. She was meant to die in the hands of a demon, after all. “Let her go,” Vera heard someone say. The voice was familiar, and she felt more fear going down her spine. ‘What was he doing here?’ She wanted to cry in al
“What kind of trick is this?” The Vampire asked, but Ginika did not give it a chance. He launched an attack for the first time and with one powerful blow. The hands of the vampire fell off to the ground and sizzle into emptiness.The man cried with anguish as his dark eyes studied the small boy who was burning with a bright blue light. Vera could not say for sure, but she thought she saw fear hanging on the man’s eyes. It was odd. She has been a Watcher all her life, but she has never seen any demon afraid of anything before.“So it’s true,” The man shrieked and ran into the woods. The glow around Ginika was beginning to fade, and from their lights, Vera could see that the boy was perfectly okay.
“Untie the ropes,” Vera hissed through the clenched teeth. After that, she jumped into the boat. The vibrant tone seemed to have lost their composure. Her shoulder was sagging, and Ginika could see the sadness hanging on them like a cloak. He did as the woman have commanded, feeling the cold pebbles on his bare feet.He also had a very conflicting feeling regarding Balak’s sudden death. The old dude, even though Ginika did not like him at all, he still never wished for him to just die like that. The fight earlier also gave him the opportunity to really see the battlefield Watchers had to face all the time. Balak’s head was resting on Vera’s laps by the time Gink
They could have passed for a whisper if Vera was not standing by the fireplace. In Ginika’s eyes, she looked so vulnerable at this time, just like the women from his village.“Are you alright?” Ginika asked softly as he took her arms and squeezed them gently. He was trying to comfort her, but he was never good at it. When the people from his village died, he could not do anything to stop it. It still hurt when he remember it. However, it could not be compared to Vera and Balak’s relationship. Vera and Balak are both old Watchers. It was not comparable to his life that only existed for just a few years.