Sisters of Vengeance

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"Call the Furies."

"Masusunod."

About three of Hades' guards compiled and left to inform the furies. The God of the Underworld wants the presence of Erinyes.

"What specific action will you take, Hades?" she questioned.

"I have no other choice, Persephone."

Persephone, being unable to take any action, could only respond with a subtle yet solemn nod, conveying her silent acceptance of the situation.

In the eerie depths of the Underworld lies the domain where departed souls find their eternal abode, a realm shrouded in shadows and mystery, where the spirits of the deceased wander in perpetual solitude.

This world is sunless. Madilim. Sobrang dilim.

Kahit yung mga tao rito, ang gloomy din.

Nasa isang palasyo ang dalawang sina Hades at Persephone. Nasa banal na trono si Hades, kasama ang kanyang asawa na si Persephone na nakatayo sa kanyang tabi. Nakapalibot sa kanila ang maraming guwardiya, nagbabantay sa kanilang paligid.

In their skeletal forms, the guards seem lifeless, only contemplating the need to yield to Hades. No other purpose but to submit to his power.

"Tinatamad pa nga ako lumabas sa kwarto, ano bang kailangan ni Ama?"

Nakakairitang boses ng isang fury ang maririnig sa kapaligaran ng palasyo. Kahit ang mga guwardiya ni Hades na walang kamalay-malay mukhang naiinis sa lakas ng boses nito.

"Ingay mo!" inis na sigaw ni Alecto.

Tahimik namang lumalakad si Tisiphone habang iniisip kung ano bang kasalanan ang nagawa nilang tatlo sa kanilang Ama. Hades doesn't call upon the Furies unless they've done wrong or have an important mission that requires urgent attention.

Biglang bumukas ang isang malaking pinto sa Throne Room kung nasaan sina Hades at Persephone. Lumuhod lahat ng mga guwardiya sa tatlong Furies na nakatayo bilang respeto sa kanila.

The people in the Underworld, gripped by fear of the Furies and their name, instead refer to them as "The Kindly Ones," seeking solace in a guise that belies their true nature.

The trio paid their respects to their Father on the throne and to Persephone, acknowledging their reverence for the divine figures in their midst.

"Greetings," saad nilang tatlo kay Hades at Persephone.

"Imbeciles!" Hades shouted.

In a sudden display of fear, the three Furies dropped to their knees as their father, Hades, roared, his voice instilling dread in the chamber.

"Hindi niyo ba alam kung anong katangahan ang nagawa niyo?!"

Umiling-iling naman si Megaera sa tinanong ng kanilang Ama. Hindi naman talaga nila alam kung anong nangyari.

Palaging nasa kwarto ang dalawang sina Alecto at Tisiphone, at palaging lumalabas din si Megaera para mag-shopping. Hindi naman sila yung furies na may tinatapakang soul eaters ng walang dahilan.

"We didn't do anything bad-"

"Furies don't lie!" Hades yelled.

"I-"

"May you explain the occurence, Father?" saad ni Tisiphone.

Natahimik naman si Hades sa tinanong ng kanyang inaanak. Mukhang naputulan ito ng dila.

"Ano ba yung nagawa nating masama, Tisiphone?" Megaera whispered.

Umiling-iling naman si Tisiphone, alam niyang wala silang nagawa. Bilang bunso sa kanilang tatlo, kilalang-kilala niya ang dalawa kaya imposible.

"Hindi ko naman birthday para i-prank tayo ni Ama," saad nito sa sarili.

Hades let out a deep sigh, realizing his daughters' lack of awareness. Even he couldn't fathom their actions.

He chose to stick to his plan, for his daughters, his family, and his one true home.

"I've decided that you should reside elsewhere for now," he stated.

Gulat ang makikita mo sa mga mukha ng Furies.

"But where?" pagtatanong ni Alecto.

Kahit natatakot, nag lakas-loob si Alecto na magtanong sa kanyang Ama.

"Doon muna kayo manirahan habang nag-iimbestiga ako sa ginawa niyo."

"We didn't do anything. We're not guilty-"

"No one will oppose."

Walang nagawa ang Furies kundi ang tumango. They considered heading to Mount Olympus, a place they were more familiar with, but they also knew they would face challenges there.

"The three of you shall dwell on Earth for the time being."

Seems like they might have a harder time there.

Ito ang mas lalong nagpagulat sa tatlo.

Earth? Nagbibiro ba 'to?

"I'm serious. As much as possible, learn about the unknown, the unexperienced, the unfelt." Hades grunted

The Furies looked pale, surprised, and puzzled as Hades disclosed his decision to them. They couldn't believe that they would be residing on Earth while their father sorted out the mysterious reason why they were accused of lying and wrongdoing.

"Remember, only resort to your abilities when dire circumstances call for it."

Hades rose suddenly, catching the three Furies off guard, still dazed and surprised.

"That's all. You may go now."

The Furies exchange glances as Hades exits the Throne Room.

They are baffled.

"What did just happened?" pagsisimula ni Megaera.

Tisiphone sighed audibly, her voice echoing in the room, "This is bullshit."

"I know right? Who dares accuse us of wrongdoing?!" Alecto asked irritably.

Meagaera shook her head.

"No one could pull this off unless they're of higher rank," Tisiphone mumbled.

Biglang lumapit si Alecto at Megaera kay Tisiphone. They are confused.

"So you're saying na nakakataas ang gumawa nito? At ito pa talaga yung dahilan kung bakit tayo pinapalayas pansamantala ni Ama?" Megaera questioned.

Hindi sigurado si Tisiphone sa naiisip niya. Pero possible ito. Many hold a grudge against them, including the demons. There are even those residing in Mount Olympus who harbor animosity towards them. Who knows?

"I don't know-"

"Argh! This is- Fuck!"

"Kumalma ka nga Alecto!" 

"How Tisiphone?!" galit na sigaw ni Alecto.

Ang fury na ito, hindi kayang kumalma. Palaging galit.

Napaupo nalang sa sahig si Megaera habang nakatingin sa magkapatid na nag-aaway na naman. Kahit kailan talaga.

"We don't have a choice. If that's what Father said, then let's go. We're just going to be on Earth temporarily," Megaera said.

Tisiphone nodded.

"As far as I know, Earth is the world where humans are. They're having too many emotions, cultures, countries, and it's complicated."

Having emotions means having weaknesses.

"Humans are fragile. That's why they always deceive or die. They can't fight and prove what should be theirs," Mageara muttered.

"You never know. We never know," Tisiphone added.

Ilang minutong nakalipas, napaisip ang mga furies na wala silang magagawa sa desisyon ng kanilang Ama.

"Go and get ready for tomorrow's departure," Alecto muttered.

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