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Chapter 28: Ready for War

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Ready for War

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AS GABRYLE released the large boom of both thunder and lightning, agad na nguminig ang buong Woodland Grove.

Immediately, we crashed and ducked onto the grounds. Malakas ang kalampag ng kulog at kidlat na kaniyang ibinuga kaya naman ay napapikit kaming lahat at pilit na tinatakpan ang aming tenga.

The prince of Therron fell down on his knees as soon as he released the strong ability, his body giving off electrical charges from the lightning bolts.

Nanghihina itong umupo sa sahig. And just as quickly, bumalik na rin sa dati ang tahimik na lugar ng grove; na para bang walang nangyari.

The moon shone brightly down on us, as if the goddess Luna herself was proud.

When the coast was finally clear, mabilis akong tumayo mula sa pagkakahiga ko sa sahig at tumakbo papunta kay Gabryle, helping him sit up.

"You did great." I tell him, pushing back his strands of hair away from his face and looking into his blue orbs to see if he was okay.

Pawis at hinihingal pa rin ito but he managed to give me a smile.

Sakto naman ay tumakbo na rin palapit ang iba naming kaibigan at tinulungan si Gabryle na makatayo.

"Man, that was some Zeus action right there." Damien grinned as he loudly clapped Gabryle's back.

Napaubo naman ang prinsipe as we huddled around him with all smiles and excited chatter. We finally did it.

Habang masaya kaming nagdadaldalan, ay bigla naman kaming nakarinig ng mabagal na pag-palakpak.

"Congratulations Luna Team," mentor Royce greeted us with a smile, clapping his hands slowly before stepping forward. Mentor Rome and mentor Amber were also behind him with crossed arms and proud smiles.

"You've outdone yourselves on this last training of yours." Tuloy nito before putting down his hands to look at each one of us.

"Ang masasabi ko lang ngayon ay, kung ano man ang mangyari sa loob ng Ethearia Crown Match; ang mahalaga ay gagawin ninyo ang pinaka-best niyo para manalo — para sa Therron." He said seriously before stepping closer to place both his hands on Gabryle's shoulder.

"As team leader, I trust in you Bryle." He told Gabryle who pursed his lips and nodded. "Protect your teammates well."

"Yes sir — I mean, mentor." Gabryle managed to say at ibinaba na ni mentor Royce ang kaniyang dalawang kamay.

"We all know that the Solis Mages and and Castell as a whole has their cards hidden. Walang nakakaalam sa kung anong posibleng mangyari pagdating ng match, kaya kakailanganin niyong maging alerto. Sharp eyes, sharp ears; and a sharp mind." He continued, and for a moment there, napansin ko na para bang may unting flicker ng pag-aalala sa kaniyang dalawang mata.

"Most importantly, always remember to work as a team." Mentor Rome huffed, cutting in. Tumango naman si mentor Amber bilang pagsang-ayon.

"You are now ready for battle Luna Team." Royce said wistfully, before stepping back.

"But before we all leave for Castell tomorrow, mayroon kaming mga munting regalo para sa inyo." He then said with a broad smile and with a grand flourish of his hand, our head mentor conjured up six glowing particles from out of nowhere.