Elara, a mystical creature, had long served as the guardian of the Siera Madre mountain, her tenure spanning centuries. However, a tragic tale of mistaken love shattered her role, compelling her to forsake her duties. She decided to descend from the...
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Yana was walking to her classroom when she unexpectedly ran into Milan. Trying to avoid an encounter, she pretended not to notice her and kept walking. Milan, seeing Yana's deliberate avoidance, let out a deep sigh. Determined not to let her get away so easily, she followed her. She quickened her pace to catch up with Yana, gently but firmly grabbing her arm. Without a word, she led her to a secluded spot on the campus where they could talk privately. Yana's heart raced, unsure of what Milan wanted to discuss or why she was so insistent.
"Bakit na naman ba?!" pagalit na tanong ni Yana kay Milan.
"Iniiwasan mo ba ako?" tanong din ni Milan.
Yana, seething with anger, glared at Milan and attempted to leave. Milan quickly intervened, forcefully pushing her against the wall. Yana struggled to break free, but Milan used her body as a barrier, trapping her effectively. Yana's defiance clashed with Milan's determined restraint, creating a tense standoff.
"Pwede mo naman ako deretchahin na ayaw mo sakin, bakit kailangan mo pa akong iset-up at pagbintangan ako ng kung ano-ano." napapaluhang sabi ni Yana. "Sinusubukan ko hah. Sinusubukan ko na intindihin ka pero parang di ko na kaya."
"Bakit gusto mo kong maintindihan? Ano bang gusto mong mangyari?" tanong muli ni Milan.
"Hindi ba pinapatigil mo na ako? Sinisimulan ko na kaya sana wag mo na ulit to gagawin." upon uttering those words, she forcefully pushed Milan away and sprinted off, distancing herself swiftly from the woman.
After class, Yana exited campus toward the bus stop. Milan watched her from her car window.
"Anong plano mo sa kanya?" tanong ni Zahir habang nakatingin kay Yana.
"Anong ibig mong sabihin?" tanong naman ni Milan.
"Nakita mo sa cctv na sya ang kumuha ng painting bukod dun nalaman mo din na apo sya ni Enzo." sabi ni Zahir.
Milan glanced at the man who appeared nearby, seeming to follow Yana wherever she went. He was dressed like a student of Aquinas, but Milan didn't recognize his face instead, she felt something unusual.
"Mauna ka ng umuwe may pupuntahan lang ako." sabi ni Milan saka bumaba ng sasakyan.
Yana was riding the bus when she noticed from the reflection in the bus window that a man sitting across from her had been staring at her for a while.
Yana was nervous. When the bus stopped, the woman quickly got off. It wasn't her destination, but because of her nervousness and to avoid further trouble, she got off the bus, but the man also got off the bus.
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As the sun began to sink lower in the sky, Yana composed herself and kept walking. She refrained from glancing back to avoid alerting the man trailing her. Stepping into a narrow alleyway, she pulled out her cellphone and discreetly checked the reflection on its screen. The man was no longer behind her. Yana paused in her steps, turning around to ensure he had truly disappeared.
Nakahinga ng maluwag si Yana.
"Hinahanap mo ba ako?" boses mula sa kayang likuran.
Yana was taken aback as a man suddenly appeared. He grabbed her, choking and pushing her against the wall with force. The man's eyes were red and truly frightening. He locked eyes with Yana. The man's grip around her tightened, suffocating her. The woman struggled, desperate to break free, but found herself powerless against his hold.
"Minarkahan ka nya kaya hindi kita malapitan, pero hindi nya alam na kaya kong gumamit ng katawan ng tao." sabi ng lalake. "Ang pinagtataka ko lang, alam kaya nya na dito ka nagtatago?"
"Bitawan mo sya Amon." sabi ni Milan.
Amon glanced at her, but it wasn't enough to release Yana; instead, he tightened his hold on the woman. Yana was struggling, her strength drained and unable to resist any longer. Milan moved closer to rescue her, but the force of Amon's shove sent her sprawling.
Milan senses the unwavering determination of the soul eater to end Yana's life by strangulation.
Milan is aware that she has no chance against Amon in her current guise as an ordinary woman. However, she hesitates to remove the bracelet for fear that Yana will witness her monstrous form.
Yana might die if she doesn't do anything.
She didn't hesitate anymore. She took off the bracelet she was wearing and transformed into a monster. She immediately grabbed Amon and pushed Yana away, then stabbed her in the chest using the wooden dagger she held.
In the blink of an eye, Amon couldn't even resist anymore. Milan choked him and then buried the dagger in his chest.
Amon cursed under his breath as he watched Milan, the terrifying beast. Because of the power of the dagger embedded in his body, he also felt his strength waning.
"Marahil hindi mo alam na kaya kitang patayin sa sandaling nasa katawan ng tao." sabi ng nakakatakot na boses ni Milan.
Amon held Milan's hand firmly. "Ang batang yan ... bakit mo sya nililigtas?" He pointed to Yana. "Nasa loob .... ng .... katawan nya ... si Rahul."
After uttering those words, Amon's human entire body ignited, consumed by flames until he turned to ashes, dissipating into the air, leaving nothing behind but wisps of smoke carried away by the wind.
Milan was stunned when she heard what Amon said. She glanced at Yana, who seemed disbelieving. Yana was shocked to see Milan's monstrous form.
Yana trembled in terror, transfixed by the monster before her. Its crimson hair, blood-red eyes, veins coursing black across its body, and razor-sharp claws struck fear deep into her. She stood paralyzed, haunted by the chilling sight of this unearthly creature.
Milan approached her and tightly choked her.
She wanted to stab Yana with the wooden dagger that Milan was holding. With the force of Milan's strangling grip on Yana, she could hardly breathe. Yana wanted to break free from that stranglehold until she accidentally touched the dagger that Milan was holding.
Both of them were engulfed in black smoke.
Yana once more glimpsed the image of a fairy-like woman, joyfully caressing foliage in the forest, trailed by a young man. She also beheld again the haunting visage of a fearsome beast amidst the greenery. In Milan's vision, she witnessed a haunting scene, a family bathed in their blood, victims of a truck collision. The tragedy etched a vivid image of devastation, a stark reminder of life's fragility and the abruptness of fate on the unforgiving roadways.
