Elysian Tale: Flare of Frost

Special Chapter

Casseus tilt his head as he watched his own reflection in the waters of the hot spring. He got his name from his great-great-grandfather, his face from his father, and his willful attitude from his mother. 

Mataman lang itong nakasandal sa isang malaking bato habang nakababad ang katawan nito sa bukal. His body was built like a teenager when in fact he's just nine years old. Well, according to his grandpa, the age of Gods are different from the rest of the immortals. One year of normal immortals is equal to two years in Gods. 

Which means he's 18 years old.

The odd thing is, that case was only for the pure-blooded Gods. Casseus only have half of his being as a God which does not explain the phenomenon happening in his body. His mother grew up like a normal immortal, what makes him different?

He just shook of the thought in his head and calmed his mind. Of course, he would be different. His mother was said to be stronger than his grandpa, and the Unknown God resides within her. Kaya naman ay simula nang ipanganak siya'y nag uumapaw sa inerhiya ang katawan niya.

He was having his peaceful moment alone when he heard someone approaching. Mabilis siyang nagmulat ng mata't napakunot ang noo niya nang makita ang nakakatanda niyang kapatid. 

"What are you doing here?" Reese raised an eyebrow at him. Inirapan pa siya nito kaya lalong kumunot ang noo niya.

"Bawal ako rito?" Mataray niyang sagot dito.

"I mean this is-"

"This is the only hot spring available. Mother and father was on the other side. Alangan naman distorbohin ko baka maudlot pa paggawa ng bunso natin." Casseus just shrugged his shoulders and rested his head on the rock.

He agreed with her. The both of them need quality time with each other. After hearing their story from people, he knew they've been through a lot of pain for their love. Sa hindi malamang dahilan ay belib siya sa sakrpisyo na ginawa ng kaniyang ama. He loved her too much that he's willing to hurt himself just to keep her alive.

He closed his eyes, and seconds later he heard someone's footsteps on the water. Pinakiramdam niya ito't naramdaman niya ang paglubog ng tubig isang metro ang layo sa kaniyang harapan. His older sister was probably just in front of him. 

The hotness of the spring made him feel a bit sleepy, hanggang sa hindi niya namalayan na nakaidlip na pala siya. He woke up when he heard noises around him. Nakakarinig siya ng boses ng mga babae na nagkukwentuhan at nagtatawanan. 

When he decided to open his eyes he was horrified to see naked women in front of him. Mabilis na napatigil sa pagkukwentuhan ang mga ito't napatingin sa kaniya. Buong akala niya'y sisigaw ang mga ito't magtatakip ng katawan pero tinitigan lang siya ng mga ito. 

Casseus cleared his throat as he tried to divert his gaze into something else. Those women never felt even an ounce of embarrassment. They were so bold and prideful of their body and figure. 

"Casseus!" When he heard her voice, he was sure that was Eliora, Master Canaan's daughter. 

"What?" And he just wanted to applaud himself for not stuttering. Nakatalikod siya sa mga ito't wala siyang balak lumingon.

"Para ka namang others, halika dito!" Mariin niyang pinikit ang mga mata niya. 

Parang others? Does the fact that he's a man do not bother them at all?

"Awe, let him Eli. He might be shy." Mapanuyang wika ni Marzanna na siyang nag-iisang anak ni Aerus.

"Eh? Bakit naman siya mahihiya? We used to take a bath together when we're kids!" Paghihimutok ni Callie, Yael's daughter.