The Hourglass

Chapter 33 - Continuation

CIELLE

Chaotic.

That's how I will describe what we arrived to in Fyta. Ace is even muttering his disbelief. I would've done the same but a sharp spike made of wood came flying our way. And thanks to my reflexes, I was able to jump to the side, avoiding getting impaled by it.

The Sprites could only open a dimension leading to the edge of the City of Fyta. But that was enough because I really have a feeling that Brizuela will go here instead of Kefalaio.

She lived at the same time as Princess Desiree. That means, she thinks that the Palace still lies in Fyta.

And anyone who hasn't seen the Palace in Kefalaio will definitely think that Hudson University is the current Palace. Since majority of its architecture was retained.

I can also say that my gut was right, since there's a lot of members from The Cult.

"Cielle?!"

Nawala naman yung atensyon ko sa pagdepensa sa sarili ko dahil sa tumawag sa akin. At nanlaki yung mga mata ko nang makita si Jett kasama si Kuya Luke. Tumatakbo sila papunta sa direksyon ko habang may higanteng leon sa likod nila.

"Tabi!"

Kasabay nang pagsigaw ni Jett ay ang hiyawan mula sa likod ko. Kaya tumakbo na rin ako pagilid dahil biglang nangdamba yung higanteng leon.

"Si Gray?!" Tanong ko at bumuo ng higanteng pader gawa sa tubig.

"Malay ko ron! Kaya na non sarili n'ya! Eh si Aila?!"

"Hindi ko alam! Si Kuya Samson nakasama ko!" Sagot ko.

Halos manigas naman ako nang may dumaan na parang apoy sa gilid ng mukha ko. Sa sobrang inis ko ay nilingon ko yung pinanggalingan at nakita si Ace na nakikipag laban sa isang miyembro ng kulto ni Brizuela.

"Cielle, pikit!"

I did as Jett said and even with my eyes closed, I know he unleashed some sort of blinding light as my lids became red.

Before I can even open my eyes again, I felt someone pushing me but instead of feeling my back hit the ground, what I felt was cold air hitting my back.

"You look awfully familiar, young lady."

A chill ran down my spine upon hearing that voice. I was planning to get back up on my feet but I felt something approaching me so I rolled my body to the side. Turns out, it was a good call as I saw the dented ground

That's also when I confirmed my suspicion on who just pushed and dragged me here. It's Brizuela.

Now I can see her up close and clearly. Her green traditional dress with a black corset. Its angel sleeves barely showing her fingers and following each movement of her arms.

"Desiree..." Brizuela spat with anger "...I thought you were dead?"

I was planning to tell her I'm not exactly Princess Desiree but I got spooked when she took a step closer towards me. Which drew out a sinister laughter from her.

"Your clothes look awful Desiree. Not like how you used to dress like the spoiled bitch you are."

"I'm not Desiree." I finally managed to say.

"Are you trying to tell me that I'm blind you bitch?! I know how the bitch that made it impossible for me to get married with the love of my life look like!"

She then began throwing all sorts of Art towards me. Which made it difficult for me to think of how to counter it.

Earth, thunder, fire, sound waves, air, and all sorts of Art known to Artees.