The Secret of Clove High (Auregon Trilogy Book 1) - PUBLISHED UNDER GRENIERIELLY

Chapter 41: The Sacred Island (Revised)

Shiro

We were arriving at our destination in any minute now. After Reiki woke us up in haste, nearly pushing us out of our beds, mabilis kaming tumayo sa mga higaan namin at kinuha ang mga gamit namin sa kabilang kwarto. We went to our separate groups and took our bags out from the room.

Wind welcomed me as soon as I set foot on the deck, flailing my hair backwards. I headed straight to the railings and watched as the ocean waves hit the yacht, my reflection staring back at me.

I stared at my red, crimson color hair. They say the color red represents fate, passion, love, and fierceness. For me, this color represents only danger and violence. It was the color of flames and blood.

I never really believed much in fate and destiny, but sometimes I wonder if it was destiny that brought us all together. That things are meant to be and meant to happen. I can't help but to watch and wait for things to unfold. And yet I also wish I can oppose the destiny waiting for us.

Itinaas ko ang tingin ko sa malawak na karagatan. I've been seeing the sea for a whole day now I might get seasick after another hour or two. An island formed over a distant. Rufus Medeis, Red Magus's sacred island.

Namangha ako sa kagandahan ng isla. The island is wide and vast, forests surrounding its land. The outer layers filled with cliffs and beaches, forming the island's line of defense, perfect for trainings.

From the center of the whole island, a tall mountain stood along with a giant tree, gleaming bright and gold. Iba't-ibang klase ng mga hayop ang nakapaligid sa buong isla, some are peaceful, few are harmless, but mostly are dangerous when disturbed.

Ilang saglit pa ang lumipas at nakarating na rin kami sa pangpang. Binigyan na rin kami ng permiso upang bumaba ng yate at dalin muna sa isang gilid lahat ng gamit namin. They led us to a campsite where a bonfire is lit and a layer of tent piled up on one area.

Inutusan kami ni Sir Zeke na pabilugan namin siya. We did as we were told and circled around him, groups sitting next to each other.

"Firstly, I would like to clear things out about the trial," Panimula ni Sir Zeke. "The trial is all part of the training. Ang lahat ng nakipaglaban sa trial na iyon ang mga may pag-asang mapiling representative para sa tournament. As for the rest, we conducted a magic test run in order to test their capabilities, weaknesses and strengths."

"And also about Pluton, they were all a part of our charades and for the rest of our training camps they will be along with us on training all of you. Are we making ourselves clear?"

"Yessir!" tugon namin.

"All of you be back here at seven in the evening for our second trial. It will be a test of courage and we'll explain the details later," dagdag ni Sir Zeke. "If there's nothing else, then start preparing for the night,"

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"Guys, tara na. Nandoon daw pala sila sa gubat. Nabago ang meeting place," tawag ko sa mga kasamahan ko matapos mag-text sa akin ni Reiki aptungkol sa second trial. "Tara na at baka tayo na lang ang hinihintay nila."

"Luh, mga 'di nagsasabi," wika ni Sebastian at naglakad na patungong gubat.

"'Di ko lang nabasa 'yung text ni Reiki. Naka-silent phone ko eh," amin ko.

"Ba't kasi," Reklamo ni Claude

"Malay ko rin,"

We rushed our way near the forest, and found their bodies lingering from afar. Nakarating kami sa pwesto nila at napansing nag-aayos sila ng pila. Alfred fetched us, tapping us on the shoulder. "Antagal niyo."