DEMIGODS: Within The Myths (New Version)

Chapter 61: Primus (New Version)

PHOENIX.

"Freya is gone... Yet she's still not free," Tito Glifford muttered. His heart felt butchered because his love, Tita Freya, was taken away from him.

Gusto kong iiwas ang paningin ko sa kanya ngunit hindi ko magawa. In my world, in my time, in my generation, Tito Glifford is just like Light. No explanation is needed but they are the same.

"You know what I mean, right?" He asked.

I nodded. How can I not understand what he was saying when in fact I trapped Aizelle in the same position as Tita Freya? Isang malungkot na ngiti ang binigay ko kay Tito Glifford. "Once you defeat him, both Freya and Aizelle will be free."

I bitterly smiled, "And I can avenge my queen."

Nang tapikin ko ang balikat ni Tito Glifford ay napagpasyahan kong magpaalam sa kanya, tinungo ko ang kabilang tent kung nasaan sina Sue at Aizelle.

"Phoenix," Aizelle called. I ruffled her hair took a glance at Sue's direction, "Aizen and Sky just left,"

"Saan sila nagpunta?"

"Hahanapin daw sina Ice."

"How about Light?" I asked. Agad siyang napaiwas nang tingin sa akin, hindi ko maiwasan ang mapabuntong hiningi dahil sa nangyayari kay Aizelle ngayon. "Aizelle—"

"Phoenix, please hayaan mo muna ako..." Aizelle whispered. I pursed my lips when a single tear escape from the corner of her eyes, "Don't worry... I'm yours." I wanted to slap my face right now. Nang iwan ako ni Aizelle ay hindi ako nakakibo sa 'king pwesto.

I am deeply in love with Sue... But my love for her will be unfair for Aizelle.

I sat next to Sue's bed, she's really drained from her battle. If Philomena was here and if I just let her join the war, she might have saved both Tita Freya and Sue. I'm such an idiot. "Phoenix..." Nakita ko ang dahan-dahan na pagbukas ni Sue sa mga mata niya.

"Kumusta?" I asked.

She bitterly smiled, "Are you disappointed?"

"No, you did great."

"Pero natalo ako,"

I ruffled her hair, "Dalawa ang kalaban mo." I stated. Nanlumo ako sa kinauupuan ko nang mapansin ko ang unti-unting pamumuo ng mga luha sagilid ng mga mata niya. Umagos ang 'yon na tila isang talon, malakas at mabigat.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." She cried, "Please don't leave me just because I'm weak..."

I'm sorry, Aizelle. I'm sorry for being unfair.

Hindi ko napigilan ang aking sarili, agad kong hinapit ang kaniyang baiwang upang yakapin siya. Sa pagpikit ko sa 'king mga mata ay kasabay nito ang pagdukdok ni Sue sa kanyang mukha sa 'king leeg, patuloy pa rin ang pag agos ng mga luha niya. At kahit anong kapa ko'y tila hindi ko mahanap ang tamang salita upang mapatahan siya.

"Zeus taught me everything... pero binasura ko lang lahat 'yon."

And when our hug parted, I looked at her captivating stormy eyes, down to her rosy lips. "Sue..." Ang bilis nang takbo ng dibdib ko.

And because I am Phoenix Gregory Stanfield, I did it fast and swiftly. Our lips met. She was surprised which made me laugh hysterically. Ang genuine ng reaksyon niya, nakaawang ang bibig niya habang nakatingin sa 'kin.

Balak ko pang umisa ngunit naramdaman ko na may bobong parating.

"Phoenix... I heard Aizelle earlier... Anong ibig niy—"