When The Sun and Moon Collide (Philippine Deities Series #1)

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Chapter 01
Threatened
THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO..

"Sigurado ka ba riyan, Bathala?"

A young goddess slowly poked her head out on the doorway, careful not to be seen by any of the older gods and goddesses that were currently gathered in the Palace Hall. Nakita niya ang mga nakatatandang diyos at diyosa na nakapaikot habang ang kanyang ama ay nakaupo sa kanyang trono.

"Bakit naman ako hindi magiging sigurado sa desisyon ko, Anitun Tabu?" Tanong ng kanyang ama.

Yes, Bathala is her father. The supreme ruler and creator of all.

One of the gods, Dumangan, the god of harvest stepped forward. "We understand they're your daughters but," He paused. Alam naman na siguro ng iba pang mga diyos ang sasabihin niya. "They're not full-blooded deities."

"Tama po si Dumangan," Ani Idianale, ang asawa nito. "Alam namin na anak niyo sila ngunit nag-aalala rin kami kung kaya ba talaga nilang gampanan ang tungkulin na ibibigay niyo sa kanilang tatlo."

It was true. Mayari was not a full-blooded goddess. She was half human, half god. Sinabi ng ama niya sa kanila na ang kanilang ina ay isang mortal. Their mother died right after she gave birth to her and her sisters. Afterwards, Bathala took his girls to Kaluwalwatihan, where all the deities resided.

The younger goddess leaned closer, trying to hear the conversation more clearly. Biglang nag-salita ang kanyang ama.

"They might be half mortal, but they are not mortal. They are gifted with abilities and powers like us gods. My decision is final."

Nagtinginan lamang ang mga diyos at diyosa. Kung iyon ang desisyon ni Bathala ay wala silang magagawa. He was the one who makes the decisions. He was the decision.

"Ano pa nga bang magagawa namin?" Aman Sinaya, the primordial goddess of the sea threw her hands up in the air. "I don't even understand why we had this council. We all know you were going to let your three half human daughters preside over something that only deities should anyway."

Bathala's lips curved into a threatening smile. "Do we have a problem, Aman Sinaya?"

Of course there was. Magmula pa nang simula ng panahon ay hindi na nagkasundo ang dalawa.

The goddess simply gave a mock smile in return. "Wala naman."

Alam naman ni Bathala na ganito ang mangyayari. Of course his fellow deities were doubtful and uncertain of his decision. Lalo na't kalahating mortal pa ang mga anak niya. Something with that did not sit well with the gods and goddesses who were simply looking at each other in the palace hall, communicating through their eyes.

There were several rules deities have to follow at si Bathala pa nga mismo ang gumawa at nagpatupad nito. But, there were two very important rules regarding the humans;

Do not kill a human and do not fall in love with a human.

Bathala's rules were superior. Then again, he is the supreme one and there was nobody in the entirety of the universe that is higher and more powerful than him. Everything he says is final. So, the deities simply nodded, bowing in respect as they all proceeded to leave the room without protest.

Mabilis na tumakbo si Mayari matapos ang pagpupulong, not wanting the older deities to know that she was eavesdropping on them. Lumabas ito ng palasyo at pinuntahan ang kanyang mga kapatid na nakaupo sa isang balon.