VIII. Poseidon's Crib

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Thousands of centuries ago, where the Earth was still inhabitable for both Gods and humans, there was once a legendary island lying west of the Strait of Gilbatar in the Atlantic ocean

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Thousands of centuries ago, where the Earth was still inhabitable for both Gods and humans, there was once a legendary island lying west of the Strait of Gilbatar in the Atlantic ocean. Countless of different tales surrounding the mysterious island, passed down by medieval European poets, priests and other writers known in history.

But the infamous one out of all was Plato.

Plato was the one who made the legend known to the entire world.

The lost City of Atlantis.

The former philosopher described Atlantis as an island with a rich and advanced civilization. They were protected by Poseidon, ruler of the sea.

As the Atlanteans grew powerful, so did their greed. 

It angered the Gods and eventually sent them one terrible night of fire and earthquakes that caused Atlantis to sink into the deepest part of the ocean. No longer exist in this world. Forgotten alongside its history. 

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"Yeah, so that's what happened to the city. " Dionysus ended the story.

Napakagat ako sa ibabang labi matapos marinig ang kwento sa likod ng malagim na trahedyang sinapit ng Atlantis. Dionysus told me the summary 'cuz I keep asking for it. But should I feel sad for them? No. Why? Because it happened before our ancestors exist so their deaths doesn't matter to me anymore. Isa pa, kasalanan din naman nila kung bakit nilamon ng karagatan ang syudad. 

Kasalukuyang naglalakad-----I mean lumalangoy kaming apat sa loob mismo ng sinasabing syudad ng Atlantis n parang mga isda. Yep, the one they said that was sank centuries of years ago. 

Crazy to think we're underwater, talking while swimming like its part of our daily routine. 

"Kaya hindi ka dapat maging makasarili kung ayaw mong makatulad sa kanila. " sinadya talagang iparinig ni blondie sakin ang linyang 'yun. 

Napairap ako at tinignan siya ng masama, "Oh really? Should I feel threatened now? Sorry to burst your bubble but I ain't scared of you and your family. " 

Sarkastiko siyang natawa, yung tawang nakakasira ng araw. 

"Ibang klase. " iling niya, tawang-tawa pa rin. 

Pumagitna sa'min si Dionysus upang walang gulo. I do appreciate this guy for always wanted peace among us, unlike this blonde guy whose only desire to ruin my day. 

May sinasabe si blondie tungkol sa pagiging makasarili whatsoever. Dahil wala akong pakialam sa kanya, itinuon ko na lamang ang atensyon sa kabuoan ng isla.

The whole island was surrounded by water, duh obviously. There's no people in here but mermaids. Yep, mermaids. 

But unlike those savages we had encountered a while ago, the mermaids living in this city are kind and sweet. Some of them are even waving at us like we're celebrities. Alam kong na-star struck lang sila sa kagandahan ko. All they could ever see were fish-looking people kaya labis siguro silang nagulat nang makakita ng isang napakagandang dilag. Couldn't blame them. My beauty is just too perfect.

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