Soulbound

Soul 42: Full-blood

"I want you to realize that deep connection bestowed upon us..."

AVERY

"What the hell? We don't even know whose side she's really on!" Zirrius exclaimed inside his mind. Alam kong gusto niyang magprotesta dahil kahit gusto ni Verone ng kalayaan, sunud-sunudan pa rin siya kay Severus.

"Knowing Verone, she'll never really take anyone's side. I know things are getting fucked up but all I want now is to have you at full force. Hindi mo matatapatan si Severus hangga't nandiyan ang mga seals mo," seryosong sagot ko sa kanya. "Kailangan natin siya ngayon."

"And why the hell do I need to fight him? I thought, I just need to find your body?" nakasimangot na sagot ni Zirrius.

Mahinang tumawa ako pero tumigil din ako kaagad. "I'm preparing you for the worst. Sa tingin mo ba, gano'n lang kadali ang pagkuha sa katawan ko? If you think it's that simple, think again," seryosong saad ko sa kanya.

"Sa ayaw o sa gusto mo, makakaharap at makakaharap mo pa rin siya," babala ko sa kanya. "Now, accept her offer and meet with Damon and Aivee. We need this alliance," seryosong sambit ko kay Zirrius. He frustratedly looked at Verone. Ganito kahirap ang sitwasyon namin. Hindi namin alam kung sino ang kakampi at kung sino ang kaaway kaya kailangan naming kumapit sa patalim.

Hindi rin naman niya masisisi si Verone sa mga ginagawa nito. We were all fighting for our kingdoms. At dahil doon, malaki talaga ang posibilidad na maging makasarili kami. We will sacrifice everything at any costs just to make sure that we will get what we want. We are ready to pay its price, any price. That's how desperate we are. Walang lugar ang pag-aalinlangan para sa oras na ito.

"So?" nakataas ang kilay na tanong ni Verone. She was waiting for his response. Umupo sa pulang sofa si Verone. She crossed her legs exposing her flawless skin. Pinag-aaralan niyang mabuti si Zirrius at hindi kumukurap. I could see the glint of mischief in her eyes.

Sumimangot si Zirrius. "You're pushing me on the edge, Trouble. This is a suicide mission," he stated with annoyance inside his mind. Mahina akong tumawa sa sinabi niya. Akala ko alam na niya noon pa.

"You realized it too late, baby," natatawang saad ko.

Wala sa sariling napailing siya. Though his heart skipped a beat with my endearment, he tried to ignore it. I ignored his irregular reaction too. Bumaling ang atensiyon niya kay Verone.

"You're very contradicting but I have to accept the offer," seryosong sagot ni Zirrius sa tanong ni Verone. "You said you will break the seal now?" nakaangat ang kilay na tanong ni Zirrius kay Verone.

Marahang tumango si Verone. "But it's something you shall break alone without my help," seryosong saad ni Verone. "I can't give you the details of your seal. Remember what I said. Your only true ally is yourself but yourself can also be your worst enemy," makahulugang paalala ni Verone kay Zirrius.

Her face lit up when she remembered something important. Tumikhim pa siya "You have to chain Avery first before we can proceed," she added. "Hindi siya maaaring makialam sa mga mangyayari." Kinabahan si Zirrius dahil sa sinabi ni Verone. Pero mas lalo akong kinabahan dahil sa gagawin sa 'kin.