Soulbound

Soul 46: Safe Side

"And your reality is me..."

AVERY

After sealing their agreement, the wounds on their palms started to heal. Zion already removed his dark green hood.

He was wearing a sleeveless gray shirt made of animal skin. The one who made must be really good for the fabric was perfectly sewed and was really fine. Some of the buttons of his shirt were left open, showing some of the tight muscles on his chest. The muscles on his bare arms looked so strong too.

Siguro nga tama siya na mas marami siyang alam sa pakikipaglaban kaysa kay Zirrius. His well-built and strong body was already speaking for himself. Hindi halata sa edad niya ang ganda ng hubog ng katawan niya.

He was wearing a dark brown leather pants and black boots. Makikita ang mga patalim na nasa sa ilang parte ng pantalon niya. Seems like he was really prepared whenever something unexpected happens.

"But you can still visit Augary since I'm still your brother," Zion said with hesitation. He was a bit shy. "I mean, you're my only family left. And I don't want to push you away. I don't think my pride will be able to help me on this kind of situation, anyway. It will be more painful to lose another family due to unreasonable pride," he said as he adorably bit his lips.

Gusto kong mapangiti dahil sa ginagawa niya. Medyo namamangha si Zirrius dahil sa pagiging prangka ni Zion kahit alam niyang medyo nahihiya ito.

"Sure. Bibisitahin kita. I think, it will also be nice to have a little brother," he answered with a genuine smile. "Pero siguro matatagalan pa. Kailangan pa nating matalo si Severus. And right now, I could see that your kingdom really took huge damage from him," saad ni Zirrius na bahagyang sumeryoso. Isang malaki at itim na tower ang nakatayo malapit sa halos mawasak na kaharian. The tower was now finished.

Kahit na maliwanag sa ilaw ang mga bayan ng Augury, mapapansin pa rin ang katamlayan ng buong lugar. Napatingala sa langit si Zirrius nang mapansin ang mga nyebe na bumabagsak mula sa kalangitan. Pero ang nakakapagtaka, sa buong nasasakupan lang ng AUgury umuulan ng nyebe.

"You're right. Severus took his time to destroy this Kingdom. Marami sa mga nasasakupan ko ang naiwan upang maging alipin niya pero marami rin ang nakaligtas. That's the only army I have now. Everytime I check this Kingdom from afar, I let snow fall on my land. My people already know the message behind it. It's a simple reminder that I'm still alive and I never, even once, forget this Kingdom. I will reclaim my throne and I will save everyone," he answered on a deep, serious voice. A hint of sadness was visible on his eyes. "When Augury completely restored its beauty, you are very much welcome to visit," he added with a half-smile.

Marahang tumango si Zirrius at lumingon kay Zion. Medyo natigilan si Zirrius dahil isang pamilyar na marka ang nakita niya sa gilid ng leeg ng kapatid niya. Alam na niya kung ano ito. Isa itong seal na katulad ng sa kanya. His neck is also covered with some cool green marks.

Bumuntong-hininga si Zirrius. He was already tired from Verone's test and he didn't want to face another today. All he wanted now was to get some sleep and rest.