Weirdos II: The Legion of Death

Chapter 13: Moonlit Kisses

I was released from the infirmary at around six in the evening. Nagising na si Yvanna pero kailangan pa niyang magpahinga nang bahagya. Samantalang si RB naman eh hindi pa rin nagigising hanggang ngayon. Nagpaalam na muna ako kay Yvanna bago ako lumabas.

Nakaabang na pala sa 'kin 'yung tatlo pagkalabas ko mula sa infirmary. Agad din naman nila akong sinalubong pagkakita nila sa 'kin.

"Nurse Juliana won't allow us to enter," sabi ni Faye. "And Professor Evanesca just told us to stop worrying. Kumusta ka na? Si RB at Yvanna? Ba't 'di mo sila kasama?"

"Yvanna's going to be released a bit later. Si RB naman eh mananatili rito buong gabi," I said as I carefully stretched my arms. "He's still unconscious when I left."

"That was really scary," sabi naman ni Alice. "Akala namin kung ano na ang nangyari sa inyo. Professor Sivera came out rushing from the surveillance room when he saw what's happening."

"Yeah," Jack added. "Professor Sivera cancelled the lesson right away. Nandito naman kanina 'yung buong klase pero pinauwi na rin sila ni Professor Sivera. Kami na lang ang nagpa-iwan."

"Kumusta ka na?" baling ko kay Jack. "Last time I checked lupasay ka sa kalsda."

The two girls laughed. "I'm fine already," Jack said, ignoring them. "I'm still a bit numb and in pain but I'll be fine. But seriously, Yvanna's so cruel. I didn't know she could do that kind of attack."

"Well, you just had your first dose of it. She's so cool earlier," I said. "Anyway, let's go. Naabutan na kayo ng dilim kakahintay sa 'kin. Babalikan ko na lang mamaya si RB kapag gising na siya."

"Nasabi man lang ba sa 'yo ni Professor Evanesca kung ano ang nangyari?" tanong sa 'kin ni Faye.

"She doesn't have an idea about what happened to RB," I said. "She said that she's going to investigate further. I-che-check pa ni Nurse Juliana ang lagay ni RB. As of now, ang masasabi ko lang ay ligtas na si RB."

"Could it be related to his birthday? I mean, he just turned eighteen last month. Not to mention that his eye and hair turned to grey. 'Di ba common sa inyong mga Elemental Weirdos ang Second Birth?" tanong naman ni Alice.

"The headmistress is looking at that angle, too. Pero ayaw na muna niyang magbigay ng kung anong conclusion. Baka kagaya lang 'yun ng nangyayari sa 'kin noon na tuwing nagigipit eh nagri-release ng masyadong maraming amount ng magic," sagot ko.

"Pero nangyari 'yun dahil ikaw ang Prime Elemental. So that means, RB has another weirdness, too?" tanong ni Faye.

"No idea," I said.

"But man, he's so powerful earlier," Jack said. "RB brought me to a safe place after I was paralyzed by Yvanna's electric shock and I was able to see you through a monitor. And I have to admit that his powers, though scary, are really awesome."

I nodded absentmindedly. "Yeah, true. Professor Evanesca said that RB might qualify for the Special Training Program. 'Yun ay kung mapapatunayan na may bagong weirdness nga siya at kung papasa ang bago niyang weirdness sa criteria. Pero gaya nga ng sabi ko kanina, it's too early to jump to conclusions."

"That's so cool," Jack said. "I'm so jealous of you, guys."

"Gusto mo rin bang maranasan 'yung naranasan namin kanina?" sabad ko naman kay Jack.

"No, thanks. And thanks for the concern man," Jack said sarcastically before punching me in the shoulder.

Naghiwa-hiwalay na rin kaming apat nung natapat na ako sa dorm ko. Nagpalit na lang muna ako ng damit at kumain ng dinner sa cafeteria bago ako bumalik sa infirmary. Binigyan ako ni RB ng susi sa kwarto niya nung lumipat siya noon kaya dumaan na rin ako doon para kunan siya ng bagong damit.