THE QUADBRID

CHAPTER 1 (Edited)

I never wanted a mate. My mother used to tell me how it felt to have one.
The sparks when he touches you, the calming sensation everytime he caresses your skin. The amusement looming within your eyes when your gazes met his. Ganyan ito inilarawan ng aking ina.

But me... I never wanted one, and I had never imagined myself having one.

I puffed a deep breathe, savoring the fresh damp of air as it touches my skin. Napapalinghap ako ng malalim sa tuwing humahampas sa aking balat ang preskong hangin mula sa Silangan. I closed my eyes to feel the crisp air as it soothes the unwanted feeling within my porcelain skin.
The surroundings were quiet, serenity reigned the vast evergreen forest, mushrooms grew under the shades of trees, the white clouds dotted the sky and the rays of the blazing sun seeping above. Tanging ang simoy ng hangin at ang malalim kong paghinga ang maririnig.

"En unefsa um" Bulong ko sa hangin. My eyes was gleaming in a muted green as I raised my hand, mustering the wind. Inilipat ko ang aking paningin sa tanawing saklaw mula sa aking kinaroroonan. Butterflies appeared and the grasses turned green, a vivid glint became visible to my sight.

I slowly waved my hand in emptiness and the wild flowers slowly sprouted. Blooming gradually in pursuit of seconds. Naging makulay ang paligid, ang dating maputlang tanawin ay nagkabuhay at ang mahalimuyak na bango ng bulaklak ay pumukaw sa aking pang-amoy. I beared a smile on my face; like a sunlight amidst the heavy storm.

I opened my palm, letting the butterfly perch on it. I watched it closely in adornment. Its wings is yellow in colour; accentuated with pink and black spots.
"Ang ganda" I murmured in a hush tone.

Ilang saglit pa'y naalerto ako. My wolf was agitated with the expectation of an imminent danger. Naramdaman kong may paparating, ang direksyong tinatahak nila ay papalapit sa kinaroroonan ko ngayon. I can smell them in the distance and I can hear their paws as it touches the ground.

"Mga lobo" My wolf Amaya muttered in my mind.
I felt her aggression than my red nature, inclined to behave in a hostile behavior.
Naging kulay dilaw ang aking mata, si Amaya.
It's a sign that my wolf is more agressive at the moment, she's begging to be released. Pilit itong nagpupumiglas upang mangibabaw ang lakas niya. I felt that she's getting more aggressive, her aggression pervaded me to let her take control. Without waiting any longer, I changed form and shifted into my wolf.

Using my wolf instinct I ran towards my abode.

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Tumakbo ako ng mabilis patungo sa tahanan ko. Condemning on getting caught by pesky rouges, I brisked with my natural impulse. Hindi ako tumigil sa pagtakbo, hinahayaan ang aking paang tila may sariling intwisyong tahakin ang landas pabalik sa aking tahanan.
Upon reaching my territory, I shifted back in my human form. Umapak ako sa nakausling puting bato sa lupa, ang palatandaan kung nasaan ang tahanan ko. I dangled my right hand in the air; using my power to enter beyond the shield.
May pananggalang na nakapalibot sa aking tahanan. I had put a spell on it so as to protect my territory, sort of my measure taken to be safe from any harm; if by chance a potential enemy reaches this place.
Pinakiramdaman ko ang paligid upang masigurong walang ibang nasa malapit, at saka tuluyang humakbang papasok. Letting the glimpse of light absorbs me.

When I had finally stepped through, I immediately closed the shield. Pinagmasdan ko ang paligid, kapansin-pansin ang lalong pagkapal ng berdeng damong inaapakan ko. Making my way to the door afterwards. Ang kulay oak brown na pinto ay nagpapatingkad sa mga kulay puting rosas na nakahanay sa gilid ng pintuan.

A narrow beam of light appears behind the trees, notwithstanding the mist; small droplets of water coming from the grim clouds. Nagbabadya ang malakas na buhos ng ulan. Ang maitim na ulap sa himpapawid ay unti-unting tinakpan ang sinag ng araw, hanggang sa tuluyan na ngang bumagsak ang mga butil ng tubig sa kalupaan. The raindrops hissing against the soil, the mixture of water and earth conflated; creating a sweet earthly scent.