The Prophecies Revert

Chapter 32

In the realm of choices, where good and bad often dance in shades of gray, remember that even the smallest decision can ripple into a sea of consequences. So, instead of being bothered by the choice itself, focus on becoming the compass that guides you towards a path of integrity and kindness. Let your heart be the beacon that illuminates the path of compassion and courage. For it is in the darkest times that the light of our choices shines the brightest, casting away the shadows of regret.

"Nand'yan ba sila sa loob?" tanong ko sa tagasunod nang makapasok ako sa palasyo.

Umiling naman kaagad siya. "Wala po, mahal na prinsesa. Pinatawag ang lahat ng namumuno sa tatlong kaharian para sa malaking pagpupulong kasama ang councilors. Kahit ang mga prinsipe ay wala rin dito."

"Mabuti naman. Makakaalis ka na."

I came back to the palace to get the book I haven't finished reading. Sa dami ng pages nito hindi ko agad ito matatapos basahin ng ilang araw lang. There's something important I should know and maybe this could help me resolve my confusions.

Sinubukan akong pigilan ng mga kawal na umalis ulit dahil ilang araw na akong hinahanap nila. I just told them a lie. Sinabi kong doon ang punta ko kaya hindi na sila dapat mag-alala pa. Wala rin naman akong kailangang sabihin sa kanila dahil baka pagkukunwari lang din ang lahat ng galaw nila. I don't know whom to trust anymore.

"Niane, bukas pa naman babalik ang pasukan. Why are you already here?" headmistress Yhue asked.

"May alam ka po ba tungkol sa silver cross?" I asked her back.

Bakas naman ang gulat sa mukha niya nang banggitin ko ito. "What about that? Paanong alam mo ang tungkol dito?"

"There's always way to know everything. Gusto kong itanong kung may nalalaman ka po rito. Did you even know that its here in the school?"

"What did you say? I-Impossible." Agad siyang napatayo sa sinabi ko. "Kanino mo ba 'yan nalaman? That cross was secretly hidden by the vampire ancestors years ago. Paanong nandito 'yon sa Academy?"

"Just, nevermind. Sorry for wasting your time."

Alam kong walang maniniwala sa'kin kapag sinabi ko 'yon. Why would they believe someone like me? I'm still doubting the trust they have given to me. Parang lahat ng tungkol sa'kin hindi naman talaga kapani-paniwala.

"Niane, stop. Don't go deeper than what you know. Mapapahamak ka lang sa ginagawa mo," she warned me.

"Ilang beses ko nang narinig 'yan, headmistress. Wala namang bago."

Halos wala pa ring tao rito sa school dahil bukas pa naman ng gabi ang simula ng pasukan. They might be enjoying their last day of freedom. Naiinggit tuloy ako. Kailan ba ako makakapagpahinga ng maayos?

I went to visit the library where I usually stand by most of the time. Ganoon pa rin naman, walang pumupunta dahil sembreak pa. I hid the book under my coat as I went to the counter to find the librarian. Nagbabakasakali lang naman akong nandito siya kahit na wala namang pasok.

"Do you need anything? Princess Niane?"

Napaatras ako ng konti sa biglaang pagsulpot niya. "Just drop the princess, I don't like being called one. Can I ask you something?"

"Go ahead."

"There's one thing called silver cross that is feared by everyone. Is there any book here that gives information about it?"

Tinuro niya naman ang gitnang section ng mga libro. "Hindi mo na kailangan akyatin dahil nasa baba lang naman. Just find the C section and get the book that you want."