Right after she heard the nightmare song, she remembered talking to someone who gave her a choice between life and death. He warned that she would have a long road if she came back. The next thing she remembers is that she needs to search for her bo...
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I have rapid breathing, tightness in my chest, shivers throughout my body and hands, as well as lingering resentment and approaching tears. I've got no control over any of this. I continue to hold out hope that this will result in us all living in harmony and peace despite the chaos, hatred, despair, pain, and sense of worthlessness prevailing.
There will be times when we feel great about having a friend, and then all of a sudden, because of something stupid they did, everything just falls apart and your friendship is ruined. Next, what? How long would I be wounded and hurt by it? I wiped my tears as I shook my head. I won't let their sacrifices go in vain.
Too much death has happened. Sila Kuya Alfie, Sibol at Ate Tuesday. They are all deserving of having another chance. Tinitigan ko si Archer sa mata, wala akong makitang pagsisi rito.
"What happened to you?" Bulong ko. He just shook his head.
"Let's just keep on moving..." Aniya at hinatak si Princess papalayo.
Nanglalambot ang tuhod ko, doon ko napansin ang pagalalay ni Web sa akin.
"Are you tired? Do you want to rest for a while?" Nagaalalang tanong niya, ngumiti ako sa kanya.
"Don't betray me, please." Bulong ko, tumango siya sa akin at hinawakan ang kamay ko bilang pagalalay.
"Betrayal? Everyone will betray each other as our next destination..." Sambit ni Pierce kasabay non ang pag abot niya ng papel kay Web.
"Treachery..." Bulong ni Web.
Quest 8: treachery
No one is your friend Empty lies will be spent Betrayal will never end Whose funeral will you attend?
No more tears No one cares Everyone will stare, everyone will glare Fear the vengeance, death will prepare
Pagdilat ng aking mga mata ay yumakap sa akin ang malamig na hangin. Nagyeyelo ang paligid, Nasa isla kami at napapalibutan kami ng dagat na nakakapagtaka hindi manlang niyelo. Agad akong napaatras nang makita ang isang babae na umahon sa dagat. May tatsulok na guhit sa kanyang mukha, ang mga mata niya ay masyadong malalim ultimong isang dagat na hindi kayang languyin ng kahit sino man.
Hindi niya kami tinapunan ng tingin, dire diretso lamang siya. Doon ko lamang napansin ang isang trono sa gitnang bahagi ng isla. Agad siyang umupo roon, ang kutis niya nagmistulang kaliskis ng isda. Naamoy ko rin ang malansa na nakadikit sa kanyang katawan. Ang mga labi niya, pulang pula ito at animong hugis nguso ng isang isda.
"Executions by hanging, pulling, and slicing are undoubtedly the cruelest. This is often the punishment for those who are found guilty of high treason. The guilty would be hanged, let go shortly before dying, and while they were still alive, their organs would be removed and burned. Not only was impalement by a pike, pole, spear, hook, or spike very common, but also—"she stopped, she blink twice as the rain and thunder started to come.
Agad lumapit sa akin si Princess upang hawakan ang kamay ko ngunit agad din siyang hinatak pabalik ni Archer. Nagtatakang tingin lamang ang iginawad ko sa kanya.
"This ocean was dedicated to those people who betrayed their loved ones, friends, best friends, countries, cities, guests and even their masters. It was also the place where Lucifer's real body was imprisoned." Aniya at iwinigayway niya ang kanyang kanang kamay.
"The ocean itself was formed from the tears of traitors and the flapping of their heads to keep it frozen. This is your second to the last quest... It is finally ending."
Nagkatinginan kami, maaring magkasama kami hanggang dulo at kapag nabuhay kaming lahat pwede kaming humiling kay Limbo... Tama. Kinakailangan lang namin makaligtas.
"Welcome to the tower of prayers Island, one of my favorite sessions of all time. Not because I get to vote nice people off, but because you get to vote nice people off." Aniya. Wala pa ring emosyon ang kanyang mukha.
"You will decide who is worthy to live." Dugtong niya. Hindi na kami nakapagsalita. Kung ganon... "You are going to betray each other. The chain of being a traitor continues on until the final two person states aloud what they heard."
"This quest will start now... Best of luck, sinners!"
Hindi ako nagkamali dahil pagdilat ko ay nasa isang malaking yate kami, bumabagyo ang paligid at umaalon ng husto ang yate. Hindi ko maiwasan malula nang makita ang naglalakihang alon. I covered my chest as attempting to try to stop my heart from escaping. My chest has become so tight that it's harder for me to breathe.
Narinig ko ang tili ni Einya, Adrenaline burst into my veins to protect her. I stand up trying to balance myself, hindi na ako nagpatumpik tumpik pa at agad na siyang hinanap.
The yacht was swaying harder and harder from side to side. The black thunderous clouds had finally made its presence in the yacht. I feel my stomach turning upside down but I shook my head as I'm trying to look around. I need to save Einya.
My eyes widened as I saw her hiding, kasunod niya ang sumisigaw na si Archer. He was holding a large knife, nang makalagpas siya sa tinataguan ni Einya ay agad akong tumakbo papalapit sa bata.
“Ate..” Einya cried, unsure of what else to do.
"Shh..." I covered her mouth as we hid through the large barrels.
Rinig na rinig namin ang papalapit niyang yapak. He is facing back and forth. Hindi mapakali. Naguunahan ang kaba sa puso ko hindi para sa kapanakanan ko kung hindi para sa kapakanan ni Einya.
"Putangina, lumabas ka na!" Sigaw ni Archer. Narinig ko ang boses ni Pierce.
"What are you doing?" Bulong ni Pierce. Agad kaming lumabas ni Einya sa pinagtataguan namin at tumakbo papalayo, hindi na dapat ako lilingon pa pero kitang kita ko ang pagsaksak ni Pierce sa likod ni Archer. Diniinan niya pa ito, agad kong natakpan ang bibig ko nang makita ko na gulat na gulat si Princess habang nakatitig sa ginawa ni Pierce. Hahakbang sana siya papalapit nang makita ko ang baseball bat na hawak ni Web, walang malay... Walang malay ang dalawa.
Anong ginagawa nila?
Agad kaming tumakbo ni Einya. Hindi ko maintindihan. I literally felt the blood flow to my feet. Agad kaming pumasok sa isang maliit na kwarto, I was briefly paralyzed by fear as I waited to see if they would be successful in breaking the lock and hurting the child next to me. How could they harm Princess and Archer in that way?
It helps me understand how vicious we are as a species, how pointless existence is, and how and when we can pass away at any time. Since that tragic moment, I've found cold peace in the distanced, calm sense that I experienced. When things go wrong, I am certain that I can control my emotions and take the necessary action. That is a reassuring thought in a world that is so chaotic.
Is this the end of our friendship? It feels too quick. They vanish within moments.
Nothing final to say or even think. No time for farewells.
This is not the end for us, I just need to keep on hoping.
