THE DAY I MET BAKUNAWA

Volume 2: Ydeo's Adventure and the Last Order of the Immortal Bishop - CHAPTER 11: THE DAY I MET BAKUNAWA

This is the story on how I met Bakunawa for the first time.

In the southern land of Viyato

I went to the southern land of Viyato with my followers, as Bishop commanded. The Bishop said that a promising kid with great power lives here. But I didn't expect it to be in the depress area of Viyato. Even a great empire has poverty. No one is an exception.

Is that the child? He is younger than I expected.

"Mama, why are the Priests in our house?" the kid asked.

"They said they want you." I heard the mother answered

"Why? Am I special too?" the kid said.

Indeed he is special.

"Zairill, will you go back to your room?" the mother said.

"Yes, Mama."

"Play with your toys, okay?" The mother said after as she kissed the forehead of the child.

"Yes Mama." The kid said.

"I'll talk to Priest so better behave." The mother said.

"Yes Mama."

The kid went inside the house while the mother walks towards me.

"Is that your child?" I asked.

"What do you want with my child?" She said.

"Your child name is Zairill, isn't?" I asked.

"Yes it is." She answered.

"The Holy Covenant asks for your child." I said.

"Why would the Holy Covenant want my child?" She asked.

"I do not ask, I only follow orders." I said.

"You can't take Zairill from me!" She shouted.

"My apologies but that wouldn’t do. The Holy Covenant wants your child at any cost. Meaning if it is necessary for us to kill you, we will do so." I said. I only follow orders, and I will pave any way if necessary.

"I do not believe that the Bishop commands that!" She insisted.

"Silence, peasant!" I commanded.

“Just because you are blessed with Holy Vessel means you are above us! I will not give my child to you!" She said.

"You are in our way! Why can't you give your child to us? Is there any reason for that?" I asked.

"A reason?! Why would a mother give her only child to others? I want to raise my child on my own! I do not want to give Zairill!" She said.

"Brothers, enter the house! Bring the child and take this woman away!" I commanded.

"No, you can't! Please don't!" She pleaded.

"Woman, I do not want to kill you, I do not want to shed any blood so better you go away." I said.

"If my husband is alive, He will cut your head down!" She said crying in her futile attempt to prevent what is inevitable.

"Then why not you do it instead? From our report, you use to be a shield maiden. You must have a Sacred Arm, why not use it?" I inquired with curiosity.

"That is....."

"Is it because you can't kill anymore? Unfortunately, it is a warrior fate to slay. Unlike us, at some point of your life you will question your doings, and it will hunt your conscience, become a burden.”

“Looks like you kill a lot on your prime. Is it the feel of guilt? Having blood in your hands? That is the difference between us, because we Priests follow the order of the Lord! It is the will of the gods." I said.

"Mama! Who are these men?! Why are they taking me? Mama!" the kid cried.

"Zairill, I'm so sorry! Please, please behave and follow this man, no matter what happen don't let your anger swallow you!" She said hugging the child.

"Mama, I do not want to be with them!"

"Woman, just to clarify things. Our order is to take your child not to kill. From my perspective, I think your child is very special.” I stare at the mess excuse of a child.

“ The Bishop wants your child alive and treated warmly, but if there are a resistance bending few miscellaneous rules might come to mind.” I threaten.

we are allowed to kill. So rest assured I won't kill your child, woman."

"… Zairill is special?" She asked.

"We will leave then. Thank you for your cooperation." I said preparing to leave.

As soon as we leave the house, a soldier came and report.

"Reverend, the ship is ready to sail. We can leave as soon as possible."

"Then let's leave right away."

At that moment Priest Pontiveros is still young, not the strongest priest in the order of the Holy Covenant. He is only a newly ordain priest. This is 10 years from the present time!

5 years after that order.

In the island of Tora

"Hoy! Stop bullying her! Why do you always bully Hanama?"

"Because she is ugly!" The kids said

"Kids that's not good! Do not bully someone just because of their appearance! Besides Hanama is still growing, she will become a beautiful woman." I convinced them.

"No, she is not cute!" They insisted.

"What is going on Bakunawa? Are they fighting again?" I heard my father asked.

"Yes father, they are fighting." I said.

This is my father Arima, the Lakan of the island of Tora, great leader among leaders. Respected and Loved by the people of Tora, the Torama.

"Kids, if you do not want to be as ugly as Bakunawa, do not bully Hanama, okay?" My father tried to pacify.

"What?! I'm not ugly! When I was in at that age people of Tora always wanted to see me!" I argued.

"Why don’t you take a look at yourself? When was the last time you took a bath? You stink! Go and take a bath already!"

"Yes Father, I will!" I said, then I immediately went to the fall.

‘Why is not taking a bath a problem?’

Besides he also does not take a bath regularly! Also most of our warriors and men do not take a bath!

So why should I take a bath regularly? I do not mind not taking a bath for a week.

Besides I do not have a lover… So it's like it’s going to be a problem. But I guess I have to follow father's order for now. ‘Yikes! I stinks!’

Omo! That's the falls, looks like no one is here. Lucky me, I can take this whole beautiful falls for me!

HIHIHIHIHIHIHI

Bakunawa takes the bath in the eastern fall of Tora. It is famous of its beauty and natural scent.

*LALALALALALA*

But this is boring, taking a bath alone. I should’ve brought the kids with me…

*Wolves howling!*

I heard the wolves’ howls!

Crap!

Howls of wolves’ means advent of danger. This is bad… I hear it closer and closer to the falls.

Wait?! It's coming this way!

I ready myself for worst, with my stance in check; I saw a man came out of the bush while being chased by the wolves.

Before I do something and protect myself, I heard him say.

"These wolves are annoying! I can't use my power in this forest! I can't even start a fire."

I jump over to the wolves and chase them away to save the man.

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I can’t do anything with these wolves chasing after me whenever I do something!

I heard the sounds of water and before I could even reach the falls, to drive away this group of hound, I see a woman.

What?

This woman just jumped over to chase away the wolves, saving me…

Naked.

"Hey, you old man! Why are you here? You're not a Torama!" the naked woman interrogated while I am still rendered speechless.

"Before I answer that; why, woman at that age…. are you naked? Second, I'm not an old man. I'm only 28 years old! I'm still a young man! “

“And I was washed away in this island! So please cover your naked body already!” I said while I put my hands on my eyes to at least cover this weird encounter.

"My naked body?” Looks like she finally realized her state.

“I'm sorry! Turn your head away and I will put my clothes!" She hurriedly said.

...She's cute!

I turn my way around while she put her clothes on. She is a crazy woman. No one would do that, crazy yet interesting thing in my homeland.

"How old are you, young lady?" I asked

"So yesterday was your birthday. As an apology, and a way of gratitude, let me show you something. You can take it as a once in a lifetime gift at the same time." I said.

"Don't look, I'm not finish! I'm 18, I just turn to into a young lady yesterday." She said.

"Really? You're sweet, so it's true that you should not judge a person by its look." She said.

"Are you saying I’m ugly?”

"I didn’t say that. You are kind of cute, my type I guess. I never have seen a man like you in our country. Maybe that's the reason why I never fall in love." She said.

"Me too, I never met a woman like you.” It’s true this is the first time I met the kind of woman… so bizarre and enchanting.

“My name is Bakunawa and you are?" She introduced.

"My given name is Jayland however my ordain name is Pontiveros." I presented.

"So what is this gift you're talking about?"

"Well I can't do it here. There's a lot of trees. I need I place that it won't burn its surrounding." I said.

"I know a place, let's go there."

Bakunawa and Priest Pontiveros walks to the eastern part of the Tora.

"Why are we in a cave?" I asked.

"With what you said, I think you're a fire attribute user. You can show it here. The gift." She said.

Okay then

"Come Santelmo!"

A wheel-like flame appeared out of nowhere.

"Show her our little parade!"

I commanded Santelmo's fire to make a little show. The fire changes it shape from flowers to cute animals and in to anything that is cute. It dances as if a mini festival of fire.

"Wow! This is so cool! It's beautiful! How did you do that?" She praised.

"Well it's nothing I just make the flames turn in to shape. Do you like it?" I asked.

"Yes, I like you, why don’t we get married?!"

"What?! Are you not being too fast for a young lady like you? I'm a man you do not know. I'm a stranger, what if I do something bad to you?" I was flabbergasted by the turn of events and the words she said.

I am even more surprised by her reply;

"But with what you showed just now says that I'm the most beautiful woman you ever see. And I feel the same way. Here in land of Tora woman can be daring. But sure, you can tell me things about you. I can give you some time."

Bakunawa and Priest Pontiveros talks through the night

It's been a month since Priest Pontiveros came to the Tora and he is about to go back to the Holy Shrine of Mala-laya.

"So a Priest of Holy Covenant can get married. I never knew that. We only hear rumors about your achievements but we have never seen one. I'm glad that my husband will be you Pontiveros." Bakunawa said.

"Me too Bakunawa, I never thought that my wife is the Princess of Tora. I'm glad Lakan Arima allowed us to get married. But Bakunawa, I have to go back to the Holy Shrine. I have to report back to the Bishop. I've been away for a month already." I said.

"But be sure to go back and our ship are strong so you should not worry." She said.

"I'll go inside now." I said.

"Be careful on your way. I hope the Sea Monsters won't attack your ship. With your attribute you will surely lose against them." she chimed.

"Don't be like that, you scare me." I said.

"Don't worry; if the Sea Monsters attack you I will chase them away. I'm strong you know." She reassured.

"Of course you are! You even chased the wolves away by just showing your naked body." I teased.

“Quiet Mister! And so you know I am really strong!"

What a beautiful and cute woman she is.

"I'll be going, always be careful..."

"You too, be careful."

We said our goodbyes.

My Dear Pontiveros but I still haven’t learned as to why he said that he was washed away from this Floating Island, there is no way for him to be washed away.

What may be the reason of his visit in this floating island?

CHAPTER 11 ENDED…