Red Roses

Kabanata 19

Kabanata 19

Battles between gods

[ZEPHYRUS, god of the gentle breeze]

Nagalit si Terramore at biglang nag-iba ang kanyang anyo, naging isang malaking higante na puno ng galit at kapangyarihan. Sa kabilang dako, si Erebos ay tahimik na nagmamasid, habang sinasariwa ang mga anino upang likhain ang isang patibong na papunta sa isang bangungot.

My eyes began to gleam with an intensity reminiscent to thunder, radiating power as I raised my voice to command the skies. Above, bolts of lightning danced at my bidding, and I exerted control over the elemental forces. With a gesture, I summoned a torrential rain of thunderbolts, amplifying their strength with each passing moment.

“Wala itong maidudulot na maganda, Zephyrus.” Sabi ni Erebos pero hindi ko siya pinakinggan.

Harnessing the power of a gentle breeze, I extended my hand and commanded the wind to swirl forcefully towards both of them. The strong gust caused Terramore to lose his balance and tumble to the ground. Meanwhile, Erebos, his eyes half-open, struggled to maintain his stance against the powerful breeze I unleashed upon them.

Parang lumindol ang buong lugar ng matumba si Terramore dahil sa pagiging higante nito.

Laughter erupted from within me, echoing throughout the surroundings. “Didn't I tell you that you'll pay for this?” I muttered in rage, my eyes ablaze with thunderous fury. Above, bolts of lightning continued to descend, drawing nearer to them with each passing moment.

“Tama na, Zephyrus!” Sigaw ni Terramore na umalingawngaw sa buong paligid.

Tinignan ko sila ng masama ni Erebos. “Kayong dalawa ang nagsimula nito!” Sigaw ko pabalik na may nanlilisik na mata sa kanilang direksyon.

Unti-unting bumangon si Terramore mula sa pagkakatumba niya. Naglakad ito palapit sa akin at sinubukan niya akong hulihin gamit ang kanang kamay nito pero umiwas ako.

Erebos swirled shadows and drew towards me. Did he think I would fall into his trap? I disappeared from their sight, their orbs searching for me. As they looked around, I reappeared behind them and gestured toward the desert, summoning a hot breeze laden with desert sand, aiming to blind their eyes.

Sinubukan nila itong harangin gamit ang kanilang mga kapangyarihan pero hindi nila kinaya ang lakas ng kapangyarihan ko.

Ngumisi ako kahit galit pa ang ekspresyon ko at ang mga mata ko‘y parang kidlat na nagliliwanag pa rin. “Inabuso niyo ang aking kabaitan at sinamantala ang pagkakataon!” Galit kong sigaw habang nakalutang pa rin sa ere.

Nagtinginan sila ni Terramore. “Ang nais lang namin ay mapansin rin,” humalakhak ako sa sinabi nila.

“Why don't you simply get the attention of the girls you want?” Sarkastikong sinabi ko habang tinitingnan sila na nanlilisik ang mga mata.

Terramore gazed at me. “How could we get their attention if we're under your shadow?” I laughed like an evil and saw their outraged expressions.

“If you want Floriana, go get her,” balewala kong sabi sa kanila.

I smirked wickedly. “Her feelings are not for us,” Erebos said.