Chapter 60

Fun Fact - Bakunawa , an underwater serpent that swallows moon was Bathala's enemy.

Trivia

Bathala's tendency to spoil mankind with his love and care, and later his pairing with the Christian God has lead to the saying "Bahala na ang Diyos" which means (Leave it to God).

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After explaining to the whole clan that it is an inherited ability from his female.

Xinn also came up with an origin that he came from a continent in which there are witches that possessed supernatural abilities granted by the Bathala ( Bat-Ha-La - A Deity Known for his omnipotence. ).

He was granted an ability by Bathalas' son named, Hangin ( Air ), and gained the ability to fly.

The serpents and females listened with interest painted on their countenances and gaped their mouth in understanding and disbelief.

In 'their' tribe, Xinn was the son of the witch and possessed a higher blood density that he inherited from their lineage.

The curios Little Kyle then asked. " Then who is the enemy of Bathala? "

Xinn , " One of Bathala's enemies is named, Sitan. Known as a dark god that guards Kasamaan ( Evilness=Hell ) . He is feared by many by his evilness , maliciousness and destructive entity. As oppose to Bathala, who is loving and benevolent, Sitan loves to spread destruction and harm. "

Carl and Kyle hugged each other. " Woah, he is really a dark god!!! "

Xinn nodded pretentiously and then continued. " Sitan in hell has Four famous agents. The first one named, Mangagaway ( pronounced as Mang-ga-ga-wai ). His name means Shaman, Evil Sorcerer or simply a necromancer. He ( originally a She ) is known as the cause of people's diseases. He would disguise himself as a benevolent witch/healer. If people offended him, he would send disease to that said person. "

Kyle frowned, " That's awful "

" Awful indeed!!! He's so evil like Sitan! "

Dein snorted, " of course, he's evil, Sitan is his boss after all. "

Carl fidgeted. " Then, should we pray to Bathala to send the diseases away? "

Adrian, the patriarch, laughed and patted his grandson's head. " Of course not, we should instead believe in our selves and consult to a physician for treatment. Although our predecessors once believed in gods, we actually have to rely on our own capabilities more than the god's blessings. "

The patriarch's listening sons and female sons nodded in agreement.

Xinn then continued narrating. He told then the second agent named, Mansisilat. He ( originally a she ) is known as a homewrecker. He loves destroying happy and united family that she could find. He hates it when he finds a family that is happy. With his charms, he could make any loving couples argue with each other and end up in separation.

Hearing this, everyone got goosebumps. The hidden lovers that has not yet declared their relationships to the patriarch lowered their heads down while secretly gripping the hands of their serpents who were now sweating cold buckets.

Spouses on the other hand immediately sent glares to their husbands, once they argued in the future, they could only blame it to Mansisilat.

And so, Xinn ended up story telling until lunch arrived.

The clan members grumbled in dissatisfaction. Kyle, Carl and Dein waved good bye to Xinn as they went to the outer part of the island where their house was located.

That's right, those trip hd already left their parents' house.

Xinn gave the trio a pitying look and looked at his floating babies.

There's no way he would leave them to survive in their own.

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Renzo and Alen called the couple back to their house to eat lunch. The triplets also joined but only ate a cereal made by Alonzo.

When they were eating, a loud sound of cheers suddenly resonated. Followed by the excited shouts of the kids and adults clan members.

Xinn furrowed his brows in confusion. " What is happening? "

Sometimes, Alen is wondering how they could understand Xinn but couldn't be understood by the other party.

Alen shrugged his shoulders throwing those thoughts off as he thought that it is just associated with Xinn's supernatural abilities 'granted ' by Bathala.

Renzo put down his spoon and looked at the direction of the shoreline. " It seems that the Freshwater Gathering Team has returned. "

Alonzo also put down his spoon and followed Renzo and Alen out of the house. Xinn followed while holding Alonzo's hands and curiously looked through the heads of the gathered crowd.

Xinn and Alonzo behold a group of 6 giant serpents in the sea. They may not be as big as Alonzo, but it brought amazement for the crowd.

The three kids not too far commented. " Brother Elias is really cool. "

Elias seems to the the sky blue serpent mixed with light green scales positioned in front. He is about the same size as Alonzo's younger version, around 10 meters long.

Alonzo remembered this guy as the serpent the same generation as him. He is his 1st Uncle's son, and his female father came from Blue Serpent Clan.

The blue green serpent suddenly transformed into a handsome curly long haired man. His other teammates pushed the containers containing freshwaters and slowly transformed into their human forms.

The clan members enthusiastically welcomed back Elias.

" Granpa Patriarch " Elias flashed a smile and nodded.

Adrian nodded. " You're back "

Elia's father and female father hugged the man and enthusiastically asked whether he is tired or something.

Elias chuckled and said that he'd not tired.

Hearing the news that Elias came back, the other females of the neighborhing serpent clans visited and shyly greeted Elias.

" Oho~ this cousin of yours seems to be a hearttrob of the sea. Hahaha " Xinn commented and slapped Alonzo's abs.

Alonzo furrowed his brows in annoyance. " What? You are attracted? "

Xinn smiled " honestly yes "

Alonzo's face immediately turned cold and stern. " You don't have a chance, you already had children with me. "

Xinn smiled then teasingly pinched his husband's nose. " Why do you always like drinking vinegar? "

" I'm not jealous "

" Yes you are~ just admit it~ "

" Fine "

Elias was surrounded by feminine females with a wheat like skin, not pale not too tan. He had a polite smile on his face as he walked through the crowds of people while lifting the containers of freshwater.

The containers looked quite heavy and pushed Alonzo's biceps. " Hey, you just arrived in your clan. Why not giving them an assistance? Help them carry the containers. "

Alonzo is still feeling a bit jealous regarding his cousin's attractiveness to the females and stumped his feet as he wore a bad expression.

Alonzo stepped forward and snatched the containers from the weary looking teammates of Elias.

" Let me " Alonzo said and snatched the giant leather container from the man's shoulders and lifted up over his head as he walked to the inner part of the clan with ease.

The man who was snatched of his job nodded. " Cousin Alonzo? You're back? "

Alonzo hummed in response. Esteban hit his thigh in excitement. " Since you are back, does that mean that found a female to marry? "

Alonzo answered. " I am already a married man. "

Elias at front paused and turned to look at Alonzo behind. " What do you mean.. married? "

Alonzo's eyes turned cold seeing the man's face and snorted softly not showing any expressions that could offend any clan members with his attitude. " I have already married with the help of the Margay Tribe's and Red Fox Tribe's patriarchs. "

Esteban nodded in understanding. " So you married first before returning here, oh bro, that's unfair. "

Alonzo snorted." I'm afraid you would covet my female if we married here. "

Esteban immediately touch his chest in shock. ", What? You suspect me as a flower thief, bro, that's offensive yah know. "

Alonzo rolled his eyes. " Who cares about your females, none. "

" Boooo!!!! "

The listening serpents immediately booed Esteban and laughed at his miserable expression.

Elias silently stared at Alonzo then turned his body back and continued carrying the leather bag to the patriarch's house.

After they poured down the water in a giant clay jar. The group of gatherers returned to the square and joined the clan on celebrating their return.

Since there are enough water, the clan could finally cook with ease.

The young ones who have not yet reached sexual maturity returned with big fishes over their shoulders and shouted that they can now begin on roasting fish and cooking crabs.

Alen and Renzo were affected by the atmosphere and joined the clan members on cheering.

Alonzo, along with Elias and his team members, they sat down around the big bonfire and watched as their female uncles circled the fire while dancing a traditional dance.

Suddenly, a tall attractive black haired female walked towards their direction and flashed them a sweet smile.

Elia's attention was drawn to the female as locked on the female's body.

This is the first time that Elia's mind was charmed by a female. The female is taller than the normal height level of the females in their tribe.

He might be a little bit pale but the shape of his eyes carried a kind of unique attraction to the opposite gender. They are long and narrow, like a fox squinting his eyes at you while seducing you to fall between their legs.

Elias eyes trembled and stare intensely at the female. However, the female just gave him a polite crescent eyes and walked towards his cousin, Alonzo.

The female sat on his cousin's lap and cupped Alonzo's cheeks as the female dropped a dragonfly touch type of kiss.

" Oooooh!!!! Stop feeding us dog food!!!! "

" Boooo!!!!! "

" Ayieeeehhh!!! Kiss! One more "

" One more! One more! One more!!! "

Xinn amusingly laughed and shushed them as he put his forefinger on his lips. " Shh "

" Ahahaha "

Alonzo couldn't stop himself from smiling smugly and wrapped his arms around his female's waist carrying an eye expression full of arrogant boasts.

Elias felt disappointed and lowered his head to suppress the budding love that slowly took place in his heart.

Just when he finally experienced love at first sight, his head was poured with a cold bucket of water, waking him up from his fantasy of finally meeting a suitable female that he likes.

Elias frowned with disappointment, it's too late.

It ... Is too late.

Why did he not meet him before?

Why Alonzo?

It should be him.

Him ....

Elias silently flipped the fish over the grill and remained silent the whole time. Esteban on the other hand is also feeling sour but he quickly re-energized because of the Clan's celebrating atmosphere.

Esteban especially brought a wine from a tribe that makes fruit wines and shared it with his fellow serpents.

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