Yael Romualdez is destined for greatness. Siya ang pinakahihintay na sugo ng mga Ahren - mga taong may dugong anghel na ang misyon ay puksain ang kasamaan ng kanilang mga mortal na kalaban, ang mga demonyong Kataha.
On his quest to find the chosen K...
Yael went down the stage to look for his friend Sam. Nagmamadali ang binata sapagkat may naramdaman siyang presensiya na hindi niya gusto.
Before he reached the exit of the dimmed backstage, he saw Cedric. Nagtama ang mata ng dalawang binata.
Tinanguan ito ni Yael at ngumiti pabalik si Cedric.
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Was that a smirk? Tanong ng sugong Ahren sa sarili ngunit hindi na niya iyon inintindi dahil kailangan na niyang balaan ang kaibigan.
When he finally located where Sam is, agad niyang hinila ang kaibigan sa isang sulok kung saan walang makakarinig sa kanila.
"Sam," Panimula nito. "They're here. Nandito ang mga Kataha."
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"I met him." Ika ni Cedric sa ina na kausap sa cellphone. "As much as I want to kill him in a snap, I think I would like to play first."
"Relax, son. Darating din tayo diyan." Nakangiting sabi ni Lucille sa anak na kausap sa telepono. "In four years, anak. Enjoy your college life first, okay?" Sarkastikong sabi nito.
"If playing with the chosen Ahren is enjoyment, then count me in." Sagot ni Cedric. "By the way, Kath's here."
"Ugh. That useless and weak daughter of my sister. Hayaan mo lang siya. I doubt she'll be helpful to you in fulfilling the prophecy. Siya na ata ang pinakamahinang Kataha na nakilala ko. You're complete opposites."
Ngumiti lamang si Cedric. He knows he and Kathryn are not at par with each other in terms of physical strength but he knows that she is smart as he is. Masyado nga lamang itong mabait at mahina, traits that are not the embodiment of being a Kataha.
Cedric takes pride in being the chosen Kataha to end humankind. Simula pagkabata, nagpakita na ito ng kakaibang lakas at kapangyarihan na higit ng isandaang beses sa normal na Kataha. In their kind, he is treated like a king.
He is ready to kill anyone who will be in his way to fulfill the prophecy. His hunger for killing people just goes stronger as the years pass by, and he cannot wait to turn 21. At that age, he will transform into a full-fledged demon that will end the human race.
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"Nasaan sila, Yael?" Nag-aalalang tanong ni Sam sa kaibigan.
"I don't know, Sam. It frustrates me. Parang may barrier na nakaharang sa kanila para hindi ko makilala kung sino sila. Pero I sense na wala silang gagawing kahit ano sa ngayon. Let's just be vigilant for now. Sabihan na rin natin sina Regan at Maia, at ang lahat ng mga Ahren."
"Sige, Yael." Sagot ni Sam. "Pero bago ang lahat, grabe! May kakumpitensya ka na agad sa pagiging Mr. Perfect mo! Hanep tong si Cedric. Mag-ingat ka Yael, baka maagawan ka ng trono." Biro nito.
"Haha, baliw. Wala akong panahon makipagkumpitensya sa mga ganyang bagay." Ngumiti na lamang si Yael sa kaibigan.
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The Freshmen Orientation ended. Everyone was instructed to proceed to their assigned classrooms.
Katherina was trying hard to catch her breath when she reached the fifth floor. Sa sobrang dami ng mga estudyanteng nakapila sa may elevator ay napagdesisyunan niyang gumamit na lamang ng hagdanan. Tutal, hindi naman ganoon kataas ang kinaroroonan ng kanilang silid.
But her body failed her. Again.
She was on the verge of hyperventilation. Tila mahihimatay na siya. Mabuti na lamang at may nakita siyang drinking fountain kaya't nagdesisyon siyang uminom muna at magpahinga bago pumasok.
When she entered their room, nakita niyang halos lahat ng mga kaklase nya ay nakahanap na ng mga kaibigan. She felt shy to approach any of them, pero nilakasan niya ang kanyang loob at lumapit sa isang babae.
"Uhm, h-hi. Is this seat taken?" Tanong niya dito.
"Yeah, this is." Tipid na sagot nito.
"Girl! Buti ipinagsave mo ako ng upuan!" Saktong may isa pang babae na umupo sa silya na dapat ay uupuan ni Katherina. Tiningnan ng babae si Katherina at tinaasan ng kilay.
Katherina had no choice but to sit in the back again, near the windows. Walang kumakausap sa kanya, walang pumapansin. Tila siya ay invisible sa mga mata ng mga kaklaseng masasayang nagpapakilala sa isa't isa.
Playing with the bracelets that her mom Clara respectively gave her as a baby and on her 7th birthday, she told herself: Tomorrow, tomorrow. Tomorrow is another day. Tomorrow, I'll make a friend.
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Those bracelets are very precious to Katherina. Her mom Clara barely shows affection to her, but these bracelets make her feel na mahalaga siya sa ina. She received the diamond bracelet when she was still an infant, and the lotus one when she turned 7. She was instructed never to remove them, kahit sa pagligo, and she complied without any word.
She absent-mindedly turned her head to the window. Just in time, she saw him. She saw Yael, walking with his friend. Smiling and laughing like he is the sun to her cold, cold world.
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