CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
"DID you have a good sleep?" Mr. Wilson asked as he enter the training room. We all nodded at him. It's been a week after my tantrums and we are now back to normal.
Kingston watched me finish my food that night and even walked me back to my room. The next day, the others apologised to me. Yes, even Gio apologised. Ako naman 'yong tipo ng tao na hindi mapagtanim ng sama ng loob eh. Kaya pinatawad ko rin sila.
After that, me and Kingston became inseparable. We became closer to each other. We would have late late night duels at the training room. Sometimes we would just stay in the balcony, watching the night sky while telling some stories with each other. Madalas na topic namin ay mga moves na magagamit namin sa duwelo.
"Stand up, children. I will tour you to a room you never saw before," excited na sabi ni Mr. Wilson. Agad naman kaming nagsitayuan at sinundan siya. Pumasok kami sa isang pinto na nasa loob ng training room. Madilim sa loob no'ng kwartong 'yon at wala akong makita. Nang buksan ni Mr. Wilson ang mga ilaw, napapikit ako. Hinintay ko pa bago makapag-adjust ang mata ko sa liwanag.
"Woaw!" Manghang sabi nina Mafi at Shin nang sabay. My eyes widen in awe as I scrutinise the whole place. Andaming mga armas. Punong-puno ang silid ng mga istanteng salamin at sa loob noon ay mga iba't ibang klase ng armas.
"Is this the weapon room?" Felicity asked. She seemed to be fascinated by the weapons.
"Affirmative," sagot ni Mr. Wilson. My eyes landed on the different kinds of guns at the back corner of the room. May mga malalaki, may mga pistols, iba-ibang klase at may magkakaibang itsura. I can only name one or two of them. Napalingon kaming lahat kay Mr. Wilson nang pumalakpak siya nang malakas.
"Today, you will choose your weapon. Whatever you'll choose, that will be the one you will bring with you to the arena. So choose wisely," he announced. I already made my mind. I want a gun. But what gun? Sniper kaya? Pero mahirap 'yon gamitin kapag close combat. What if pistol? Kailangan ko lang aralin kung paano umasinta mula sa malayo.
After how many silent minutes, we still can't decide. Everyone's so busy thinking, weighing their choices carefully. Napapikit na lang ako at kinuha mula sa lalagyan ang isang sniper. It is called AWP. This was the first one that caught my attention. I felt shivers down my spine when I touched the cold metal. I gripped unto it and raised the gun. Itinutok ko ito kay Kingston na nakatayo malapit sa pinto. He just crossed his arms as he look at me.
"Farewell," sabi ko saka kunwaring kakalabitin ang gantsilyo. He just gave me a smirk and then he turned his back.
"It's been thirty minutes. Ano na? Nakapili na ba kayo?" Tanong ni Mr. Wilson na mukhang naiinip na.
"Aye!" Sabay naming sagot ni Mafi. We both looked at each other and laughed. She chose a bow and arrow.
"Are you an archer?" Tanong ko sabay lapit sa kaniya. She gave me a wide grin before stretching the bow's string.
"Can't choose," I heard Felicity groaned. Nakaharap siya sa mga spears. Lumapit sa amin si Shin at napatingin sa mga baril. Gio is also in deep thoughts. Kingston is holding a small dagger. Is that what he chose? How could that thing help him protect himself?
"Tara manggulo tayo sa kanila," aya ko kay Mafi na agad niya namang tinanguan. Pag panggugulo talaga, game na game siya. I remember when were still small children. We always go to the park and play with the other kids. We always ruin their games. Binuburo namin 'yong taya kasi nandadaya kaming dalawa. My idea of course, but she's a very reliable accomplice.
