The Semideus

SPECIAL CHAPTER

"Thana, I'm aware this is your first mission. Are you sure you'd like to join? If you're not caref—"

"Stop scaring at my sister." Nagulat nalang ako nang biglang hawakan ni Storm ang kuwelyo ko. I huffed, and a smirk formed on my lips, "Mind your manners, bagyo."

Akmang hihigpitan niya ang hawak sa kwelyo ko nang hawakan siya ng kambal niya. Napabuntonghininga siya't mariing pinikit ang mata. I took the time to speak my words for him, "I believe you're just overprotective of your sister. I'm not belittling her nor scaring her. Olympian missions are not something to take lightly. The underworld has pampered both of you, and according to the rumors, the lady has not deve—"

"It's fine. Sinadya kong sumama sa misyong 'to dahil gusto kong lumakas, at gusto ko ring malaman kung ano ang kaya kong gawin. If I stay back, I will not learn," sagot sa'kin ni Thana bago pa ako magsalita. "I also joined because of Goddess Xynthea. She's been my friend, and I'd like to stand by her side."

Xynthea. Napatingin naman ako sa paligid upang hanapin ang Diyosa, ngunit sa halip na siya ang makita, isang sigang babae ang nakatitig sa'min. Nakapamulsa siya't tila inip na inip na. Her black hair was tied up, and her eyes that had a glint of the moon inside reminded me of someone.

"You are?" I asked.

"Diane, the adopted daughter of Artemis," malamig niyang saad at umirap pa.

Irish hummed and put a finger on her chin. "Adopted? You really look like her. Are you sure you're not her daughter?"

Diane looked at her with disbelief and shook her head aggressively. "Artemis swore an oath to the River Styx. Kung anak niya ako, malamang hindi na ako buhay at pipi na siya! Nas'an ba 'yang utak mo?"

"Hey! Mind your words!" Irish said and acted like she was hurt. She even pouted and looked around to find Damon. Malamang ay magpapaawa, tsk. Narinig ko naman ang mahinang bulong ng babae, at natawa nalang kung ga'no siya kaprangka. "Mind, mind. Wala namang mind."

"Did Artemis send you here, or you joined to your own accord?" tanong ko nalang upang mabaling ang kaniyang atensyon. I wouldn't want ladies quarreling in our mission.

She glanced at me and shrugged. "I think she did mention a mission, but I went here because I was interested in the Goddess, Xynthea." I-Interested? "Hindi ko rin sigurado kung interesado ako dahil Diyosa siya, o dahil may koneksyon akong nararamdaman sa kaniya. As if she was a lost friend. . . pero interesado rin naman ako sa inyo. Kayo ang mga malalakas na Semideus, 'di ba? Sumama ako kasi sipsip ako."

"You're admitting it? No wonder I don't get good vibes from you. You're probably just here to gain attention," biglang singit ni Llyr, at tiningnan mula ulo hanggang paa si Diane.

Nagkunot-noo si Diane, at halos nag-usok ang kaniyang ilong. Muntik ko nang matampal ang noo ko sa nang patuloy silang nagsagutan.

I don't think we'll get along immediately, but she's not a bad addition to the team. She's exceptionally skillful to archery and hunting. Rumors say that Artemis adopted her because of her hunting prowess. Katakataka lang na ngayong taon lang din siya lumabas.

Seems like all the powerful newbies were added to the team.

Nagulat naman ako nang biglang may sumakal sa'kin, at sa kamay palang, alam ko nang si Gideon 'yon.

"Hi, Master!" malakas niyang sigaw.

Siniko ko naman ang kaniyang dibdib kaya't malakas siyang napadaing. Aster glared at me while aiding her man.

Tinaas ko siya ng kilay, "What? I didn't even start it."

She huffed and looked at Gideon with such caring eyes. "Where does it hurt?" Napangiwi naman ako nang sinadya pa ni Damon umungol, akala mo naman masakit talaga.