Blink (Ability Series #2)

CHAPTER 30

BLINK - WELCOME TO NOHOILPI

It's been almost thirty minutes, and I still haven't found the entrance to the underground society. I was so sure that I was taking the right route 'cause I had seen the big rock where Chandler and I last saw each other. Speaking of Chandler, I really hope he wasn't hurt fighting against Caius. Konsensya ko na lang kung may mangyaring masama sa kaniya. I shouldn't have left his side to begin with. Hindi sana kami nagkaroon ni Bjorn ng confrontation scene kanina. But if I didn't leave their side, Chandler would not be able to protect us both from Caius.

A while ago, the heavy and intense rain wouldn't stop pouring and I wish that it would've continued because now the sun is what's delaying me from finding my destination. I'm going to stay there for a while and get my wound treated as soon as possible. Now that my mind isn't occupied with the ongoing war, I have realized that Ulysses was not the only one who needed the treatment. Nanghihina na ang katawan ko. The last thing I want to happen right now is to lose my consciousness in the middle of the battlefield.

Nang may makitang silong, huminto ako upang makapagpahinga ng kahit ilang segundo. What I need in this moment is to sleep on a comfortable bed. My whole body's worn out.

Now that Ajax knew that I was a traitor, what's going to happen next? Magsusumbong kaya siya sa mga executives ng Helios tapos ako na ngayon ang magiging target nila? That's possible. Being a traitor here in the shadow economy is an unforgivable act. Even Katarina is not safe from Zarakis.

Bjorn was the one who killed my parents. It will take me years or even forever to forgive him for what he did. I know holding grudges is a bad thing according to my late father, but could you blame me? They were after us even before I was born, and they killed my parents all because my dad did the right thing. I've had enough for today. Forget about the war. I was not officially part of it in the first place. Extra lang ako rito. I was used as a decoy to gather information that might give Zarakis the upper hand against Helios. I'd say, I was kind of useful to them until the end.

Although, I still haven't fulfilled my mission to Zarakis. "Ang tanga-tanga mo, Sarena." Bulong ko sa sarili habang patuloy na pinupukpok ang noo.

Miracle happened a while back and I was given the chance to have an alone time with Bjorn. Yes, it didn't go well as I thought it would be but I could've used that tiny moment of ours to say to him the reason why Helios, or rather, Orlando was very eager to kill his former master, Alberto. What was supposed to be Bjorn's reaction if I told him that? Was he going to blame himself and his mother because they were partially the reason why Orlando didn't get the chance to be with his wife when she was in labor? Nevertheless, I should take a rest to regain my strength.

Humilig ako sa batong nasa likod ko saka pumikit. There were birds chirping above the tree next to me. How is this war going to end? I didn't want to say this but... it's normal for some fighters to die during wars, right? I mean, I'm not saying that it is required for someone to die today. Hay! Ano ba 'tong sinasabi ko? I must've gone crazy.

Kung sakali mang mahanap ko nga ang entrance patungong underground society, saan naman ako tutuloy? Sa North Hideout ng Zarakis kung nasaan si Donato? But I clearly told Bjorn that I am not letting them use me anymore. Sa shop kaya ni father sa Equipment District? No, I don't think he'll accept me there after what happened here. Now that I've decided to part ways with both Zarakis and Helios, I should figure out where to stay and when I'm going to leave the underground society on my own.

Akmang tatayo na sana ako ng may marinig na mumunting ingay malapit sa kinaroroonan ko. Sumiksik pa ako lalo sa batong pinagtataguan ko. I can't get caught now! Ayoko ng bumalik pa sa kung kanino mang organisasyon ang makakahuli sa akin ngayon!