Unsheathe

Chapter 34

THE KISMET'S HEX

Ajax Draven's POV

As soon as he said those words, Ares charged towards us. It was so fast that I almost did not see it coming. I only heard a loud clanking of swords, followed by a strong force created by the impact of the collision.

When everything came to sight, I saw three swords restricting his from reaching me. Halata sa mga mata ng diyos na hindi niya nagustuhan ang nangyari. He swung his sword again. This time, I prepared the azrael for an attack.

"You have no place in this realm, you cursed child!" I felt a pang on my chest when I realized what he had just said. It was like everything that's happening makes sense now. I don't know why but it feels like I only believed everything they were saying now that I've heard it directly from the mouth of a god. They were trying to bring me down because I am the cursed child? Bakit ako? Anong kasalanang ginawa ko? Hindi ko naman hiniling na mabuhay sa mundong 'to, pero bakit parang kasalanan ang mabuhay ako?

"I will free you from your sin...living. Die!" Then, he plunged directly at me. My senses heightened as my vigor covered my whole body. With all the strength I have, I met his attack with my sword. He has this overwhelming strength that made me step my other foot back. His red vigor covered the whole court as his eyes looked intensely at me. I can feel shiver running all over me. Para bang sinasakal ako ng vigor niya, at para bang inuubusan niya ako ng hanging malalanghap.

Dillon tried kicking his foot, but he just quickly deflected her, making Dillon step back. A blinding light shone from Eliora's sword. It was so strong that it also made me close my eyes. Then, I saw Aidan positioned on the god's back, sword flaming. Dillon's sword is now covered in water looking as sharp as icicles. Ang anak naman ni Zeus ay nasa tabi ko, nakatutok sa diyos ang espada niya na binabalot ng maliliit na kidlat.

"We don't want to fight you, Ares," seryosong sabi ng katabi ko.

Nakarinig naman ako ng isang halakhak mula sa kanya. "Mga hangal! Kung inaakala ninyong makikinig ako sa mga hamak na mortal na katulad niyo, nagkakamali kayo!" Pumadyak siya nang malakas sa sahig at para bang nagkaroon ng lindol dahil sa pag-alog ng paligid. Binalot ng kulay pulang usok ang ginto niyang espada at nang tumingin siya sa akin ay napagtanto ko kung anong gusto niyang gawin.

"Guys, watch out!" Ares struck his sword on the ground, and a strong repelling force pushed us away from him. Before he could move, I quickly enveloped myself with my father's vigor. When I felt that he's about to come in my direction, I prepared for an attack. I looked at Deion, and when he nodded, I held my sword tightly.

"Azrael: Death whip." Then, a string followed the movement of my sword's hilt. Ares plunged into my direction, and with another forceful blow, he struck my sword. I took his attack with my sword and looked at his burning eyes. As seconds pass by, his strength on his sword is getting heavier. He is not moving, but the intensity of his vigor is moving all around me. It is suffocating. He is asserting his dominance, but I let my vigor surround my body. It was just the right amount to ward off his vigor away from me.

"Deion, now!" Ares was about to swing his sword one more time, but he was late to realize that my attack had completely bound his sword with mine. Then, a lightning gash passed by us.

Golden blood started dripping from the god's arms to the floor. Deion's sword is now pointed at Ares' neck, blade almost touching his skin. Then, Aidan's flaming blade is now pointing at his back, and the other two point their swords on each side of the god of war.

A loud croak echoed inside the courts as a golden light flashed from above. "Ares, the King calls you." From the heavens, another god descended. He has these curly, blond locks and golden eyes. On his head lies a golden wreath, and on his back hangs a quiver full of arrows which seems to be made of light.