Chapter 5

I am here at the assigned room for the meeting for us archery members. When I arrived, the captain already arrived. We still waiting for the two members. Ms. Kate who will supervise us went somewhere first as we are waiting for the other members. I am sitting in the front row. I am playing a chess game while my forehead creased. It was late already that I realize that I should join the chess competition rather than the archery. For me, mind games are more challenging and fun. My mind is being stimulated in which makes me happy and excited. It is only today that I realized it. I just played more until all of us is present and Ms. Kate arrived.

" Good afternoon to you all. So today, we will be discussing the training time, your uniform, and the placement. So before we will go home, we will be collecting your measurements. So, I already looked at your schedules and the training schedule will be MWF 4:00-6:00 pm. Our training will be held at the town's sports complex so that we will have our privacy. We will be training here at school if there are any emergency cases. Any reactions?" Ms. Kate looked at us and we just shrugged our shoulders.

"Okay, let's continue. About the placement, I will be doing that 2 days before the competition proper. I know all of you will still improve through our 5 days of training. The placement still going to be base on your performance, attitude, and your scores during the placement evaluation. Understood?" we agreed in unison by nodding our heads.

" Also, for your uniform, it is not necessary to have a number at the back, but your grade level decided to include that in your uniform. Mostly it will be on the red design representing our emblem which is the red hawk. Everyone picks any number from 1-13 but your caption, which is Ms. Geraldez will automatically use the number one. "

One by one, we lined and wrote what number we want. We can't duplicate a number so it's a first come first serve concept. So the person who is at the first of the line will have a disadvantage. I am lined at the last because I was lazy to stand. We are also being measured for our uniform When it was my turn, I lazily write 13 and go back to my seat.

" Okay, that's all for today. Captain, please create a group chat for easy communication every time there is an announcement. You are all dismissed" I lazily get up and planning to check out Marielle. She will be extremely busy especially that she was appointed as the leader of their group. Each one of us bid goodbye and I walk towards the canteen to bring her some snacks. I bought a can of pineapple juice and bake spaghetti for Marielle and me, I bought a bottle of water and a red velvet cake. I started to walk towards her location, the same room where they had their audition. As I arrived, it was a lucky time as they are on break. I waved at her and wave the food in my hands. She hurriedly ran to hug me.

"There there. Eat first to regain some energy and to fill your brains with ideas." I pat her head and she nodded happily. I sincerely smiled at her. She grabbed my hand and we sat at the chairs inside their practice room. She also announced that they will have a 20-minute break.

"How was the meeting, Cath?" she asked as she happily eats her baked spag.

" It was okay. Just need to start training tomorrow. Our rendezvous will be lessened. We will be both busy with our own thing. So take care always here. Take time to take a break and eat at the right time. Understood?" I stared at her seriously.

"I will, Cath. Thank you" I just pat her head again and we continued eating. The speech choir group still need to finalize their concept so, I went home first. I just told Marielle to call me when she gets on the bus and arrived home.

As I enter my apartment, my heart began beating hard again. I massage my chest trying to make my heart calm down or to make myself relax. I need to release this if not, I don't know what to do. My sight became blurry and starting to get dizzy. I began to sit down and eventually lay down on the floor. My tears are mixing with my sweat. It getting worse. It was three times painful and hard to control from the one I experience last week. As I slowly close my eyes, I felt my body float in the air before collapsing.

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I slowly opened my eyes as I felt a wet thing licking my cheeks and I was startled when I saw Cookie. As I realized something, I looked at my surroundings. I am shocked especially because of where I am.

"Mother" I called as I pet Cookies who is currently on my lap.

"My dear Child, you're awake." I can only hear Mother's voice. She is deeply asleep but she can still communicate to us, her fruits.

" Mother, why am I here?" I asked even though I know the answer. My body can't keep up with my aura. It is growing every day and it will harm my body especially my heart as it is the storage of my power and aura.

"Child go to the back and release it. It's the best for now. I will take 50 percent of it so that you can enjoy your life in the Mortal Realm. But after you graduate, you need to come home. Neutralizing your power is very important, my dear Child."

" But Mother, I have many plans and I don't want to leave Marielle especially I don't want her to forget about me." I sadly said. Marielle was my only friend and she is the one other than my loved one who makes me feel loved and accepted. I can be true to myself when I am with her.

" Child, I'm sorry for giving you such a heavy responsibility but, please understand me. You should also prepare HE will also wake up soon." I sighed in defeat. If I can defy my parents and Sebastian, I can't say no to Mother.

" I will think of a way to neutralize my power, Mother."

"It's only 2 months left before your graduation. I will send you home the day after your graduation. Seize every moment. Any day that you will exceed, it will cause disaster to the Mortal Realm and it will harm your body." I sighed defeatedly

" I understand, Mother"

" Go now, Child. After you release your aura, I will let you visit him." I was stunned for a moment and a spark in my eyes can be seen. I immediately went to the back of Mother's tree where darkness is consumed. No light can be seen and can pass in here. I took a deep breath before exhaling it. I concentrate and let out the aura from my buddy. I closed my eyes as I feel it going out from my body. As it was removed 50 percent, I slowly opened my eyes and saw a big ball of aura, towering me with its greenish light color. I lift it up with a gesture of my hands moving upwards, I slowly spread my hands, and my aura burst to spread its energy here at the black oasis.

"Go forward, Child" I followed Mother's instruction. I walk forward until I saw Him floating in the air. I slowly walk towards him. I use my wind to reach him and to see his face. This angelic face of him; so pale and gentle that makes me want to kiss him. I touched his face lovingly and stare at it. I kissed his cheeks and hugged him tightly.

"Wake up soon, my Farfalla. I miss you."

" Child, it's time to go back." Mother voice soothingly announced.

"Yes, Mother." I closed my eyes and after I felt my body descend.

I slowly opened my eyes and see my ceiling. I can feel the softness of my bed. After a while, I felt Cookies breathing behind me. I looked behind and hugged me tightly. I caress his fur until he fell asleep. I looked at the clock on my nightstand. It's already 7 pm. I looked at my phone and I was shocked by the multiple miscalls from Marielle. I immediately dialed her number. After a few rings, she answered.

"Cath, are you okay? I was so worried. You didn't pick up any of my calls." she immediately said. I can hear her worries.

" I'm sorry something came up and left my phone at home. Are you at your house now?"

"Yes. Just next time text me or call me okay. I was so worried." I was touched by how worried Marielle is for me. This is one reason why I don't want to leave this realm. I don't want to leave Marielle.