L's View
"98... 99... 100!" Naibagsak ko ang katawan ko sa malambot na carpet. Hingal na hingal.
"I---made it." Nangingiting sabi ko bago tumayo at pumunta sa kusina upang uminom ng beer.
"Bro---"
"PFFFFTTTTT!!!" Sa sobrang gulat ko ay naibuga ko ang beer na iniinom ko. Nanlalaki ang mga mata akong tumingin kay Yohanne na nakapang-tulog pa. At bagot na naka-tingin sa akin.
"Get out of my way. Iinom ako ng tubig." Simpleng sabi niya kaya naman umalis ako sa harap ng ref habang pinupunasan ang bibig ko.
"Nakakagulat ka naman, bro. Jusko." Inismiram niya lang ako at uminom ng malamig na tubig. At pagkatapos 'non ay umalis na rin siya. Naiwan akong mag-isa. Umupo ako sa lababo.
Maya-maya ay narinig ko ang pagkalakas-lakas na iyak ni Tyrant. Takte, pasadong-pasado siya bilang alarm. Talagang manginginig ang sistema mo sa pagkagulat. Ibang klaseng boses. Nagmana siya sa mga magulang niyang hobby na ang sigawan ang isa't isa. Kaloka.
Pumunta ako sa sala at binuksan ang laptop. Pumunta ako sa UgD, kung saan naka-online ang account ni Dearil. I can't believe the way she come up about building her own Mafia. The way she gave us positions are way too perfect, especially Calamity to be her right hand.
The Conquerors accepted the invitation but hindi pa sila makakapunta because of the mission that was given to them. Each of them have one, honestly. And I think it will take days if it's pretty difficult.
We're one step ahead already and we're gonna be Conquerors too. Napakaraming special treatments ng mga nasa upper class. Unlike Tyros. We can absent whenever we want, as long as we can maintain our rank and aim higher. Walang kaso 'yon para sa aming apat na tinututukan sa pagiging Conqueror. If things get pretty tough, mapipilitan kaming mag-drop out. Of course, ICU is one of Liore's property. We need to be careful and alert.
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"Hohohoho! Ang cute-cute mo talaga, Tyrant. Pa-kiss nga!" Panggigigil ko sa kaniya at kiniss siya sa pisngi. He waved his hand while smiling softly. Uwu, that dimple *O*. So deep!
"Time to change diaper na. Amoy pupu na ang baby." Sabi ni Locke na may dalang wipes at diaper. Inihiga namin siya sa couch. Itinaas ko ang mga paa niya at hinayaan si Locke na linisan siya. Sakto namang bumaba si Yohanne na hindi maipinta ang mukha.
"Oh? Anyare sayo, bruh?"
"The demon just ordered me to buy a diapers. I hate her!" And after that, he slammed the door. Pare-parehas kaming nagulat tatlo dahil sa inakto niya. Sungit. Nagtatanong lang, eh. Hmmmmp.
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"Awww, do you like him, baby? He's for you~" malambing na sabi ni Dearil sa anak niya habang pine-pet 'yung tuta na sobrang cute. It was just a toy though pero ang cute talaga.
"Arf! Arf!" Tahol niya at umikot. Waaaaah! Parang gusto ko na rin ng tuta *O*.
Tyrant chuckled na nagpatawa din sa amin. Ang cute niya kasi, eh! Kakaiba pala talaga ang dugo ng mga Dragunovv. Masyadong malakas. Solid 'yung looks, mga pare. Ang lahi nila ang nagpapatunay na nag-e-exists ang mga Diyos at Diyosa. Well, liban kay Van. Panget 'yun, eh. Hihi.
Days passed at paulit-ulit lang ang routine namin. Aalis para mang-recruit, researching and updating ourselves about Mafia, play with Tyrant, workout, and repeat. That's our cycle. Mostly Dearil is the one who does the most recruiting habang kami ay nag-e-espiya sa iba. Sadly, out of 40 Mafia Families that we tried, all of them rejected Dearil, so, she killed them and took their wealths. Easy as that.
"How's eyeing him?" She's referring to Lancelot. She gave us that assignment: spy Lancelot Devinne.
"Nothing suspicious so far. He was staying on the camp for weeks since then, and we didn't saw any odd movements." Report ko na nagpa-ismid sa kaniya.
Nagsipasok na kami sa helicopter. And yes, it's time to go home already. We never had the chance to talk to them since we're so busy. At alam rin naming busy sila. We contacted Tito Raghkeid once, and he said they successfully built a company already. They bought a company who's in the middle of bankruptcy. While on the other hand, they were establishing one and the main base's here in US.
As for UgD, we'll be going to Italy for an auction. They said that the Godfather loves visiting auctions and bids the highest, and adds the thing to his collections. Wala pang balita sa mga i-o-auction. Then after that, the day after, we'll be battling. It was Liore versus Dearil in solo mode. And we'll be having group modes too, targeting those in the Rank 10. The higher the rank, the higher the prizes. At may ibubuga na rin naman kami. We're getting stronger day by day. Thanks to Disaster.
She surrendered herself to the demon for the sake of us. And had her memories erased. Making her to believe that we are the enemies here. And I will never forgive them for that. For alternating her memories.
She keep them. No matter how painful and bitter they are. Because it was precious to her. Her memories she've made with the world. The things she have learned... They were altered by some disgusting, merciless punks who wants nothing but power. I can't believe them. If humanity will be like them, what will happen to this human race? Will altering one's memories considered as a sin? If it does, then I need to bring them in the place where they truly belong. HELL.
"DA---BU!"
"Aish! I told you, it's DADDY not DABU!"
"YADA!" Naka-simangot na sagot ni Tyrant sa ama niya habang nangungunot at nanghahaba ang nguso. Nagtawanan naman kami.
Malakas ang kutob kong lalaking matalino ang batang 'yan. Halata na naman, eh. Siguro side effects na rin ng pamamalagi sa loob ng tiyan ni Dearil ng 10 months? Or dahil sa mga abilidad niyang hindi pangkaraniwan? Or just their gene's mutation? Yeah?
"Hey, bud, is Uncle Yohanne handsome?" Pang-uuto na naman ng loko sa bata. Tumingin si Tyrant sa kaniya at malapad na ngumiti.
"DA---BU! ^O^" What!?
"I know right." Cool na sagot ni Yohanne na nangingisi. Aba't---!
"Baby, am I handsome too? Am I more handsomer than Uncle Yohanne?" Pagpapa-cute ko sa kaniya at nag-beautiful eyes. Tumingin siya sa akin. Nag-iba ang ekspresyon niya. Para bang...nandidiri?
"Yada." Simpleng sagot niya at iniwasan ako ng tingin. Nalaglag ang panga ko at nabato sa pwesto ko.
DEMONYONG BATA! MANANG-MANA KA SA MAGULANG MO! HOW DARE YOU---!? YOU'RE NOT CUTE AT ALL!!
"BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ampanget mo kasi, bro. Ako ang tunay na gwapo dito. Diba, boy?" Locke. Malakas ko siyang binatukan.
"Yada." Sagot ni Tyrant at yumakap sa leeg ni Van.
"DEMONYONG---I HATE YOUUUU!!!! >____<" I feel you, bro. I feel you.
So, the 'DABU' word is positive while the 'YADA' is negative? Ha. Napakataba ng utak!
At last, naka-landing na rin kami sa labas ng bahay. Ibinaba na namin ang mga maleta namin at excited na nagsipasok sa loob. But...something horrible welcomed us.
"Here, baby~ Here is the airplane~ Wieeee~"
"ARGH! LET ME FUCKING GO! I WON'T EAT THAT FUCKING CERELAC! LET ME GO!"
"Waaaahhh!! Don't curse, baby! That's bad! Here, eat already, hmmm? I know you're hungry! ^_____^" malambing na sabi ni Tita Ayuri kay Volt na...na naka-diaper at may bib na nakatali sa kaniyang leeg. He was even wearing a baby clothing, for pete's sake!
"WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING HERE!?" It caught their attentions. Mistress Ayuri smiled really wide while the rest are keeping their laughs. Volt glared us.
"Hi! Welcome back, youyhs! This is my newborn baby: VOLTAGE HANCTARY! ^O^"
Our eyes almost went out because of surprise and shock.
"WHAT!? HANCTARY!?"
DEATH's View
"This is crazy, Mother! You adopted that...that tosser!? That bugger!?" I can't believe her! He's now my BROTHER!?
"Yes, Darling! Isn't it wonderful? For us? We're now a happy family!" She giggled before squeezing us together between her arms. Bloody!
I nudged her hand away. Her sweet smile faded. It caaused a silence, "I disagree with this! He's never gonna be my brother! He will never be welcome to our family! Just make your own, Mother! Why take someone who's not even a noble!?" This makes me sick. Him? A HANCTARY? He'll just bring disgrace to our family! Why would Father let a low-life creature be part of our family!?
"But...I was touched by his story, Darling. He needs a Mother's care---"
"THAT'S STILL NOT ENOUGH TO TAKE HIM IN!" I shouted right to her face. Her eyes went wide. I glared at him.
"You think I want a sister like you too, bitch?" He snorted before removing all of those baby-like clothes and faced me.
"I never need one. Mother's love? Mother's care? The hell I care about that? I don't need anyone, any mother to make me feel that thing. Treating me like a baby won't do. Your mother, trying hard to be my mother, makes me sick as fuck, it makes me vomit. It's making me cringe to the bones. She's childish. No wonder you're like her. Premature bitch since your mother's an unnurtured childish baby. I don't need anyone's pity nor sympathy after hearing my story. I helped myself to grow, and I will grow more without needing the help of others." My mouth went agape because of the thorny words he have said to my mother.
My eyes flashes blue as I glared at his very own existence.
"My mother isn't childish. Take back what you have said, low-life creature."
He looked at me with disgust but smirking, "Oh? She isn't one?" Is he testing me?
"TAKE IT BACK!" The moment I said those words, everything near me flew away. Voltages of electricity were running in my every veins. It was throbbing because of anger. I will not allow anyome to insult my Mother!
I was about to attack him when I heard soft sobs. I looked at my Mother, bowing her head, as her close fists trembles. I calmed down. I went to her, worried.
"Mother..." was she hurt? Did my electricity reached her? Was she wounded? Where?
"I...wanted to have one but...I can't anymore... I can't have one...anymore..." I paused. Frozen. W-What is she talking about?
"W-When we visited the hospital, I...we asked the doctor if I was able to carry a baby again. But she said I'm unfruitful already. She said that both of my ovaries were damaged and can't produce eggs anymore. Maybe because of the times I've spent being sealed." My jaw drop. I stepped back.
"That's why...when I heard his story...I was so angry to his mother. He was really a good man. I admired him for being so strong. Despite being neglected and forgotten and denied. I didn't thinked twice and asked yoyr father to adopt him. I-I thought you'll be happy...if you'll have a brother. I'm sorry if I can't give you a sibling our own. Your mother was...unable already. I'm...really jealous to Yanny. She has so many sweet and proud childrens. I envy Sera for being fertile despite being sealed too. And I envy you for having Eclipse. I want to have one too. I want...a baby too. I want too." she broke into tears and it really broke my heart. I catched her when she lose balance. I...don't know what to say. My mouth was completely shut and zipped. I can't even utter a word. My mother...my sweet mother...
"I want a baby too. I can't tell to all of you because I was ashamed. Of being barren. Or being unable to give birth again. Having a child...is one of a woman's pride. And I can't anymore. I want to...have a baby again. I'm sorry, Dearil. I know how lonely you are. I can't give you a sibling anymore. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."
"M-Mother... Y-You d-don't need to---be sorry. I need to...I was wrong. I was...I am..." I lost my words. I hugged her tight as I closed my eyes and let her cry her heart out. How foolish. Unpleasant. What kind of daughter am I? I really am a monster. I shout at her. I stung her with my words. I let my emotions reign. I didn't know. I was wrong. It was my bad.
"I am not lonely. I never was..." I said lowly, almost a whispered. She looked at me. I smiled, "I have Xerene. She's my sister." Her eyes widened. She stopped for a moment, then her teara flow again. I wiped her tears.
"I was happy, Mother. Even if I'm an only child. Sure, having a sibling is fun. Someone you can trust and rely on. Someone to keep secrets to. Partners-in-crime. Jealousy and envy. Countless fights and arguments over little things. Lectures. Stubborness. Too many things to mention. I've experienced them all with Xerene, Mother. She never made me feel lonely. You never made me feel lonely. Because you gave me love and care. It was too much and it overflows. It doesn't matter if you can't bear one anymore. Yes, it sure was our pride. But you were a great mother. And you gave birth to a beautiful and absolute being: ME. And nothing will be greater than this offspring. And I thank you for giving me life, Mother."
Those words really touched her heart and melted it. I smiles ao sweet at her and kisses her forehead. She cried even mire and blubber words. I wiped her tears away. I smiled at her.
"Fine. If making him your son will make you happy, I'll let him be one of us now. Please, don't cry. You don't need to be jealous of them and envy them. Their children can't even surpass me. They must be the ones who feel those. You gave birth to the greatest. To the absolute. And they are nothing but just mere low-life creatures."
"Darling..." she sniffed.
I glared at Xirquit, "You will do everything what my Mom says. Not because I let you in our family doesn't mean I accepts you as my brother. I won't let you bring disgrace to our name. I will kill you if you tried." It was more on a deadly warning. I flashed my blue eyes. His jaw drop, poker faced.
"You've got to be kidding me... You're against it, right? You're against it. You were."
"Heh. Everything for my Mother. Anyways, you look stupid in those baby clothes earlier. It looks disgusting but it will sure leave memories, huh." I said with a smirk. His face and broad shoulders fell.
"You can't do this to me. I won't let your mother do cruel things to me---"
"Wieeeee! Thank you, Darling! I knew it! You can't resist my cute cries. Hihihi! Sweetheart, it's getting darker and darker. I think we should ready Baby Volt's room? Where is his baby bottle? Did you put milks on it already? How about his warm bath? I can't wait to sing his nighttime lullaby again! *>O<*" Mother giggles in excitement and went to him. We saw how his face turned pale. Stepping back as Mother approaches him. So much horror plastered in his face.
"Don't go near me, crazy woman!"
"Nah-uh, baby Volt. It's.tim.to.sleep." Mother said with a sweet smile, but in the evil way. I-I suddenly feel...regretful. I pity Xirquit. He will surely be traumatized.
"I don't want to---" before he could finish his words, Father inserted the baby bottle right into his mouth and carried him like a baby. Our eyes widened.
"Let's go, Sweetheart. He's throwing a tantrum again. Time to take a bath for a sound sleep." WHAT!? THEY BATHES HIM!?
"NO!!! STOP DOING THIS TO ME! DEATH!! FUCK YOU! FUCK YOU! I'LL KILL THEM BOTH! STOP THEM! STOP THEM! I'LL KILL THEM BOTH! FUCK YOU ALL! FUCK!!! YOU!!! ALL!!!!" He screamed as Father take him upstairs. I don't know if I should be scared, provoked, pity, angry, or laughing in this moment but---HE SURELY IS FUNNY! Pffft! His face was so priceless! I can't---HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
"FUCK YOU ALL!!!!!" And the last thing we heard was the slamming of his door. That is when I bursted in laughter. I can't---! He really looks pathetic screaming for help! It's so---funny! Ah, my belly aches because of laughter I can't contain.
I stopped laughing in an instant and looked at them emotionlessly, "I'm tired. I need to rest now. I'll leave Izaac in your care. I will never think twice to cut your necks off once I heard him cry." I warned and walked away. I went upstairs and entered our room. I can hear his screams here. And it made me laugh again.
Bloody, I didn't know he will be this funny! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
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"ARGH! STOP IT! I HATE CERELAC! I DON'T LIKE IT!" The baby growled in anger and snorted. Mother gasped.
"What do you want then, son? Sweetheart, should we try other flavors? Maybe banana flavor isn't delicious at all." Mother whispered. And we're just---shivering not in cold or what but because of the laughters we're keeping to ourselves. This is what happens every morning. Truly entertaining.
"I want real food! REAL FOOD! For fuck's sake I HATE MILKS! I DON'T LIKE FUCKING MILKS BUT BEERS! BEERS, WINES, CHAMPAGNES! MEAT! I NEED MEAT! CAN YOU FUCKING HEAR ME---OUCH!" I glared at him evilly.
"Don't shout and curse your parents, boy. Say sorry."
He glared at me back, "And why would I!?" I electrified him again. This time, greater.
"ARGH! FUCK! STOP IT! FUCKING BITCH!" I electrified him even more.
"Waaaahhh!! Stop hurting your brother, Darling! Be a good elder sister to him, okay? Hush, hush. Don't cry---"
"I'M NOT! DO I LOOK LIKE I'M FUCKING CRYING HERE, OLD HAG---" I immediately hit him with the vase. I don't know. Kung ano ang nahagilap ko ay iyon ang ipinukpok ko sa ulo niya.
"Ouch! What was that for!?"
"Respect your mother." Bloody, I don't know how longer I can keep up with this situation. It really makes me sick. The sudden turn of events makes me sick! I need thrill! THRILL!
"Look, Voltage," It was Mother with her sweetest smile, "I don't care if you're against this. But I'll do everything I want, since I'm now your mother. And you can't do anything but to play your role well or I'll make you experience the worst. Hmmmm? ^ - ^"
*frozen*
"You're crazy." He mumbled lifelessly.
"Nope, I'm doing this for you---"
"Then make me act accordingly to my age! Stop treating me like a fucking baby! I'mma live my own life! I will just carry your surnames! I'm not your puppet!" Bloody, he's really full of his words. I want to cut his tongue.
"Alright, alright. No more baby-play. But I will tell you one thing, son," Mother still wearing her sweetest smile. She removed thode baby clothes. And he was looking normal now.
"Don't ever try to betray me and break my trust. I will kill you."
*frozen*
Bloody.
"There you go. Call us Mom and Dad, okay? And also, never be shy to talk to us. You're a Hanctary now. You must fulfill your duties as our son right and we will do ours. Hmmm? Good boy, good boy. Here's your treat." She made him munch the waffer. I---can't speak. I was still. Whenever Mother's in this state, shutting your mouth up is the best option. Or you will be dead.
*cawing*
It shooked the hell of us. Our eyes widened as we follow the fucking, rude crow who infiltrated our house. Flying around, a he dropped an envelope. Then after a few more noise, the disrespectful crow left. We all looked at the envelope.
"What the fuck was that?" We mumbled. I picked up the trash and opened it. It was an invitation. The paper's smooth, good and high quality and it smells good. It has gold patterns on it. Just so luxurious and elegant.
'YOU ARE INVITED TO:'
It was written there. I looked at the others who're perplexed. I opened the invitation.
"Gerson Liorei and Franchetti Xerene's Wedding, whom are also known as Hades and Aloisia." I read. It took me seconds before I completely absorbes what I've just read.
"Wedding...? They're inviting us? US?"
Dragunovv took the invitation from me to see it himself. He was expressionless and his eyes has no emotions at all. I...wanna know his thoughts about it. Was he astounded? Of course he is. It was his Luna after all. Getting married to the person he loathes the most.
"Isn't there a way...to bring her memories back?" It pierced my heart into two. Especially when his tears starts flowing from his eyes. I averted my eyes away from him. I took my son and leave them there. I don't want more of his dramas. Especially if it was about her. Well, I just can't make him by saying to him: 'Move on' and expect him to be. It takes time to heal. Mine's centuries. Losing a partner hurts like hell. And I understand his pain. I really do.
"Dabu..." I looked at Izaac who's sad and is in the verge of crying too already. His lips were trembling. He buried his face on my chest.
"Dabu... *sniffs*"
I chuckled, "Don't worry, Honey. Mom's fine. I'm fine." I said sweetly to him. We reached our room. I went to our balcony. I sit down.
"I'm really fine." But my tears were rolling down my cheek. I heard the small sounds of the crystals as they fall on the floor.
What's poverty to me if I can produce crystals my own? Heh.
BINABASA MO ANG
The Dragon's Seal: DEATH after LIFE (UNDER REVISION)
Science FictionPrevious Title: Their Final Battle THE REVISED VERSION IS UP.
