Echoes Of Time || Lieutenant Quirinno

Chapter 01

In the hushed stillness of the night, a gentle breeze whispered through the corridors of time, carrying with it the echoes of a love that transcended the boundaries of existence. In the heart of a bustling college town, a young woman named Via stood at the precipice of a journey that would unravel the tapestry of history and destiny. Tasked with a monumental assignment by her enigmatic professor, Via's path was about to intersect with a tale of war, sacrifice, and a love that defied the constraints of time itself. As the clock ticked towards an unknown future, the echoes of time beckoned, calling Via to a world where the past and present intertwined in a dance of fate and longing.

YEAR (2021)

I was preparing my breakfast when suddenly my phone rang and i saw a notification from Janine.

"Via, where are you?" Pag message niya saakin. "I'm sorry Janine, I can't attend our class today because I'm not feeling well" I message her back and went back to what i was doing, minutes later my cellphone rang again and this time it was a call from Janine. "What now Janine? I sigh. "Look I'm not feeling well okay? So don't force me to attend class" i immediately told her.

I put down my cellphone after I finished talking to her, I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me. The room started spinning, and I struggled to maintain my balance. I stumbled towards the couch and collapsed, feeling weak and disoriented.

My phone buzzed again, but this time it wasn't Janine. It was a text message from an unknown number. The message simply read, "The time is near. Prepare yourself."

Confusion and fear gripped my heart as I tried to make sense of the cryptic message. Who could be sending me such ominous words? Was it a prank or something more sinister?

Before I could dwell on it further, a sharp pain shot through my head, causing me to cry out in agony. Visions flashed before my eyes, images of a distant past and an uncertain future intertwined in a kaleidoscope of colors.

I heard a voice, faint yet familiar, whispering words of warning and guidance. "Listen closely, Via. The echoes of time carry secrets untold. Embrace your destiny, for the path ahead is fraught with challenges and revelations." After the words I heard, I suddenly lost consciousness and I don't know what happened next.

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When I woke up in an unfamiliar room, I immediately saw my friend Janine and my mother with her. I immediately asked them where we were and mom told me that we were in the hospital.

As Via tried to gather her thoughts and make sense of the situation, she realized that the events leading up to her loss of consciousness were hazy and fragmented. The words of the mysterious voice still echoed in her mind, urging her to embrace her destiny and unlock the secrets of the past.

"What happened to me?" She asked, her voice tinged with a sense of urgency. "Nako anak, ang sabi saakin nitong si Janine nakita kana lang niyang wala nang malay" saad ni mama saakin.

Janine, her loyal friend, squeezed Via's hand in reassurance. "Anong nangyari sayo Via, para namang ang sigla sigla mopa kanina sa call, buti nalang nag dali dali akong pumunta dito, nong nalaman kong masama ang pakiramdam mo" Janine added, her voice filled with genuine concern.

As Via processed the information, she couldn't shake off the feeling that her fainting spell was somehow connected to the enigmatic message she had heard before everything went dark. The echoes of time still lingered in her mind, whispering of secrets untold and a destiny awaiting her. With a determined glint in her eyes, Via knew that she needed to uncover the truth behind the mysterious voice and the events that had brought her to this moment.

When I got home from the hospital, I went straight to my room to rest. The first thing I did was to prepare my scattered things for school tomorrow, and after that I took a shower. After I finished my shower, I dried my hair and went straight to my bed to sleep.