Blood of the Aswangs

Chapter 16: Athena

Athena just stands next to Gerard's bed completely motionless.

She's practically staring at Miguel, who couldn't sleep that night. "Athena."

"Yes?" she smiled adorably.

"Could you fall... asleep...?"

"Okay!" Athena closes her eyes, falling asleep.

"Hm..." whispered Miguel.

The next day...

On Christmas day, the entire group happily feasts on their meals. These include some classic Filipino meals such as Adobo Fried Rice, Steamed Lapu-Lapu, Sisig, Sinigang Tahong, Siomai, Siopao, Fried Tilapia, BBQ, Lugaw, Crispy Pata, Palabok, and Bulalo Steak. They also ate Asian Cuisine such as Sushi, Kimbap, Taiwanese Steak, Taiwanese Pork, Mochi, Dumplings, Noodles, and Sashimi. There are even western foods such as Sorbet, Ice Cream, Hamburgers, Fries, Salads, Ratatouille, Pizza, Lasagna, Pesto, Carbonara, Fried Chicken, and Spaghetti. They ate like wolves because they trained that morning, scaring all the guests in the area.

"Ireon. Pilipino saramdeuriya. (Shesh. Filipinos, man,)" said one Korean man, shocked by their way of feasting.

Prometheus smiles as he takes a massive slab of sashimi and chows it all down with a cup of San Miguel beer. "WHOOO!!!"

"They are children... You shouldn't be drinking in front of them," said Happy, who is just staring.

"It's fine, dude!" smiled Prometheus. "Take the Atang!"

Note: Atang is an indigenous ritual in northern Philippines that is an offering to the dead. It is especially important as a practice for the Ilocano people.

He sighs, seeing bountiful food before him and an entire glass of gin specially ordered for Happy. "Fine..." Happy begins eating the spirit form of their offering to him.

They all ate their favorites.

Miguel, Prometheus, and the Reaper are shown to happily eat plates of Sashimi, Sushi, and Kimbap.

Anna seems to be eating the lasagna.

Jedan eats Sisig.

Lord eats three giant fried chicken legs.

Gerard eats dumplings, siomai, and siopao.

Fred eats Crispy Pata.

Athena just... stands there...

Happy eats all the foods he can find, especially the Spaghetti.

"Uh..." said Miguel, seeing that Athena isn't moving at all.

"Athena? Fetch us some food. GO!!!" Prometheus clapped his hands twice.

"Yes, sir!" smiled Athena, as a bunch of her clothes grab some more food for them. The clones walk toward the tables and begin grabbing entire plates of the food.

"Uh... Athena clone! Er... Athena!" smiled Miguel.

"Yes, Mr. Azral of the Main World?" smiled Athena.

"Uh... You don't wanna eat?" asked Miguel.

"I already ate! And Prometheus is telling me to get food!" smiled Athena. "So, I shall serve you food!"

"Riiight..." said Miguel. "Why?"

"Because that is my purpose."

Jedan realizes what Miguel is doing.

"Hey, Athena?" asked Jedan. "Punch yourself in the face."

Athena punches herself in the face. "Ow! Hihi!"