" I never imagined this night would be so special," sambit ni Nikka habang nakasakay pa rin sila sa karwahe.
" Reality is sometimes beyond imagination," tugon ni Sin.
He whispered something. She whispered back. And for the third time that night, they kissed.
Their hearts are beating not only because of love but also of fear.
Hinawakan ni Sin ang nanlalamig na kamay ni Nikka.
" Everything is going to be fine," sambit niya at niyakap ito ng mahigpit.
Biglang tumigil ang karwahe dahil sa sasakyang pumagitna sa daan. The car door opened and Scarlette walked out.
Nagsidatingan na rin ang ibang sasakyan kung saan naroon ang ibang Aconites.
" Is it Zhyieke?" tanong ni Nikka kay Scarlette na humakbang papalapit sa kanila.
Scarlette nodded.
She tightened her grip on Sin's hand.
" They already have 6," she said, making them look at each other in great surprise.
They expect him to know about the wedding. But they never expect him to find 6.
" The Hunters are coming to escort the Aconites," she added.
Everything spells trouble. Napabuntong-hinga lang si Nikka.
" We became invincible because we have 6. How do you prefer to handle this situation?" tanong ni Commandment sa iba.
Everyone in Aconites is equal. They don't take orders from other members. Nakagawian nilang pakinggan ang bawat isa lalong-lalo na kapag walang itinalagang lider si 6 sa isang misyon.
" We have three options. We run, we fight or we surrender," tugon ni Mehan.
" If you run, there's nowhere to hide. Hindi na makagalaw si 6 para itago kayo. Zhyieke overlooked the possibility that you'd leave the country too. It's not possible," - Scarlette.
" If we fight, we'd end up causing unnecessary cassualties. The Chasers and the Hunters would attack us. May posibilidad na matalo natin sila pero paniguradong mauubos ang lakas natin at paniguradong alam na ni Zhyieke ang mga kahinaan natin ngayon. It's either he'll kill us or he'll capture us alive ," - Commandment.
" If we surrender temporarily, no lives would be harmed. At may pagkakataon pa tayo na malaman ang pinaplano niya," - Sin.
" But there are flaws too. May posibilidad na mamatay tayo sa kamay ni Zhyieke. There's no guarantee that we could escape" - Nikka.
" Hindi na ako ang Mafia Boss ng Bullets. We can't count on them anymore," - Commandment.
" We can't rely on 6 as well so we have to handle this on our own," - Spade.
" There's nowhere to run and fighting back may put the baby in danger ," - Jeroux.
Huminga ng malalim si Nikka at nagsalita.
" You should make a choice. If there's a chance to save yourself, why not do it? My child is my responsibility. I don't want to slow you down," -Nikka.
Bumaba si Spear sa sasakyan dala ang malaking bag kung saan naroon ang cloak at mask ng Aconites.
" Do you know why we are unrivaled?" tanong nito kay Nikka. " We never leave a teammate behind."
The other members smiled and nod in agreement.
" We have a low chance of surviving if we surrender, but that's the only choice that holds a chance. Those who have the same thought, wear your cloaks and mask. We will surrender as Aconites!" Truth said as he strip his clothes.
