Acresia Academy: The Six Aces (Editing)

CHAPTER 5

The moment Quintana entered the classroom, the surrounding became tense. Idagdag pa ang pagsunod ng limang Aces na nasa likuran niya lang pala.

Jiro and Adhara is not on her class which makes her furious. Parang sinadya ata na hindi sila magka-pareho ng class schedule.

Quintana remains emotionless. Standing with grace and authority  laced around her. Ilang saglit pa ay iginala niya ang paningin sa kabuuan ng classroom. And there, she found a perfect spot for her. Lumakad siya papunta sa pinakalikod na upuan malapit sa bintana. Still not giving her attention to her surroundings.

Naupo siya pagkatapos. She raised her   hand when she notice the attention of the people on her. Para namang nagising ang mga ito at nag-iwas ng tingin sa kanya.  They couldn't see her expression pero alam ng mga ito na nairita siya.

“Continue your discussion. Sorry I'm late." at iyon nga ata ang hinihintay ng professor nila at nagsimula na ito sa diskusyon.

Quintana feels bored already. Their subject is about the history of Elysium Makailang ulit na niyang nabasa iyon sa library ng kanyang inang si Reyna Elysia.

“Right Ms. Quintana?”

Nahinto siya sa pagmumuni-muni ng tawagin siya ng professor nila. The attention of everyone is immediately on her.

Nagsimula siyang makaramdam ng ngitngit. Kung may pinakaiinisan siyang bagay, iyon ay ang maging sentro siya ng atensyon. Obviously, she hates attention.

“Pardon?” she asked. Brow raising. Pero duda niya kung makikita iyon dahil sa maskarang nakatabing sa mukha niya.

“Elysium has a great history enclosed to it. Being the Princess of Elysium, I'm sure you know it firsthand. Can you  perhaps tell us about it?” nakangiting tanong ng professor nila.

Quintana rolled her green eyes heavenwards. “The history of my kingdom have been already discussed a lot of times. I don't think you all still need a narration from me about it.” she replied coldly.

Pero hindi man lang natinig ang professor nila sa kabila ng hagikhikan ng mga studyante. Now, she felt bad for this old man.

“But I guess, you know something  we don't  know about Elysium?” nakangiti paring tanong ng professor. Hanga siya sa pasensya nito.

I guess I owe this old a man sorry. She said to herself when she realized the man did nothing wrong.

“After many years of the palace being hidden it came back. It was just waiting for it's key. And now that the Elysium have been opened. It wants to continue it's responsibility-- to serve it's people.”

“Ahh. Sino nga ba ang naging daan para muling buksan ang Elysium? Oh! It was the sixth ace. What's her name again? Is it Arga? Agria?” she said tauntingly.

She was aware how the five aces look at her with rage. At sa isip ay nagwagi siya. She enjoys seeing their enrage faces. Mga mapagkunwari!

Miyukki abruptly stand up. Her chair making a loud screeched.

“How dare you insult her?!” matapang na sabi nito habang hawak ng mga kasama.

Tumawa ng pagak si Quintana. A laugj laced with venom. and bitterness. “Nakapagtataka namang kung sino oa ang hindi naniwala sa kanya noon ay siya pang ganito ang reaksyon.”

She smirked when she saw how Miyukki's face paled. Oh, natamaan ito sa sinabi niya.

“Class. Stop it now! High ranks or not, hindi ako mangingiming ilagay kayo sa punishment room.” sabi ng kanikang professor at malakas nitong ibinato ang libro sa whiteboard.

She smiled at them.At everyone. “It's Acresia who needs me and not the other way around. And believe me when I say that all I need to do is say no and you won't  have my help anymore.” she said. She obtrude her authority causing them all to bow down.

“And one more thing Ace. I know everything inside the walls of Acresia.” pagkasabi niya noon ay agad siyang lumabas. Leaving them confused and dumbfounded.

Nangngitngit ang kalooban niya sa nagyari. Tuloy ay nagsisisi siya kung bakit sinunod-sunod niya oa ang gusto ni Headmaster Greg na pumasok siya sa Academy.

Because of her rage, she raised her hand. Itinuro niya iyon sa pinakamalapit na kahoy. She balled her fist and the tree broke down. Hindi niya na alintana ang maliliit na kahoy na tumama sa braso niya.

“Princess Quintana..” agad niyang nilingon ang may-ari ng boses na iyon. Her hear started to beat frantically  nang bumungad sa kanya ang may-ari ng tinig na iyon.

“Bakit mo ako sinusundan?”

“Kung hindi mo gusto rito ay pwede mong sabihin iyan kay Headmaster. Kaysa naman ipilit naming tulungan mo kami.” matigas na sabi ni Rainier. Her jaw clenched while looking at her intently.

“Kung maari lang ay ginawa mo na iyon. You have no choice, dahil ako kang ang may kakayahang gawin ang ritwal sa unang pamumulaklak ng Acresia.”

“We know our mistakes Princess. Hindi mo na kailangan pang ipamukha iyon sa amin.” He said. At ewan niya ba kung dinadaya lang siya ng kanyang paningin o nang liwanag ng araw pero nakita niyang nagtubig ang mga mata ng binata. Ngunit agad iyong nawala. So she believed  it was just a trick of the light.

She saw how he clenched his jaw. Hindi  niya maiwasang lakbayin ng mga mata ang kabuuan ng mukha nito.

He still has a stoic yet ruggedly handsome face. A prominent jawline, an aristrocatic nose, inviting lips and expressive eyes. Walang pinagbago.

Pero sinayaw niya ang sarili.

“Get your face out of my sight now.” she calmly yet coldly said.

She doesn't to welcome this old feelings anymore. She's done with it.

“You can't make me Princess. Asahan mong makikita mo lage ang mukhang ito.” sabi nito habang itinuturo pa ang mukha. He had an unknown glint in his eyes.

Ang isa pa sa nakakapagpuyos ng kalooban niya ay ang paraan nito ng pagkakasabi sa posisyon niya. He says it with taunt and mischief.

“I.Dont.Want.To.See.Your.Face” she said and walked away. Earning her taunting laugh from the man.

Go to hell Rainier!

At sa nagpupuyos na kalooban ay naglakad siya papunta sa kanyang west wing.

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