You're Not A Human

[Luna Raven Tempest]

"Bring me some sweets or make some parfait." I'm bored as fuck. And I'm Hella hungry. "You can't, we have a meeting in the evening remember?"

"Tch." Tumayo naman ako sa sofa na ikinatingin niya sakin. "Where are you going Lady Luna?"

"You don't want to make some sweets for me. I'll just buy some lollipops." Napabuntong hininga naman siya. "Get back within 20 minutes or I'll come for you." Kasabay noon ang paglabas ko ng mansyo. Such a cold breeze it is. Is the wind showing off?

Nakapamulsa akong tumingin sa paligid. I can sense an aura watching me from afar. Hindi ko naman na rin pinansin ang bagay na yo'n dahil baka namamalikmata lang ako.

"Goodafternoon Sir." Sambit ng workers nang makapasok ako ng convenience store. I just bought 1 pack of lollipop dahil wala na akong stock sa bahay.

Nang makalabas ako ng convenience store ay dinama ko ang simoy ng hangin. "What's up little kiddo?" Do I have to see this man's face?

"Buying some lollipops." Bagot kong sambit na ikinatawa niya ng bahagya. "You cut your hair because of earlier?" I have no choice tho. I'll be found out if I continue to wear a wig.

"None of your business."

"Such a cold attitude Lady Luna–"

"I'm Lucifer." Pagkaklaro ko sa kanya. I just don't want someone to hear him. "Then, should I accompany you home?"

"Do as you wish." Kaswal siyang sumabay sakin. Sa bawat paghakbang namin ay napatingin siya sakin kaya napag-isipan naming pumunta sa isang liblib na lugar.

"You're not so good at following people." Sambit ko habang nakasandal sa pader. "As expected from the Young Master of Contalejo." Sumubo ako ng isang lollipop bago tumingin sa kanila.

"What's your business with me?"

"Kailangan mo lang sumama samin. That's it."

"Pa'no kapag ayaw kong sumama?"

"Then we'll make you."

"You can't just do that In front of me." Sambit naman ni Sebastian na ngayon ay napahigab nalang. Looks like we're still calm in the middle of crisis.

"Young Master Eliazar can stay away from this mess." Doon na napakamot sa ulo si Sebastian. He looks pissed and irritated at the same time.

"I must prefer to join the fun."

"Then, you're on our side?" Natutuwang sambit ng matanda. Inakbayan naman ako ng bastardong lalaking ito bago tumingin ng mapaglaro sa mga matatanda at binatilyong mahihinang nilalang.

"Unfortunately–"

"I'm on his side." The old hag just look at his paid shits as they walks closer. Oh, should I be scared? "You shouldn't come any closer." Sabay ayos ng tayo ni Sebastian.

"Or The Master of Contalejo manor will not give you any mercy." Pero napatawa lang ang matanda. "He can't come closer if he's younger brother is in our hands."

"Oh? Who said so?" Napako ang matanda sa kinatatayuan niya. Kalahati ng baril ay nakatutok kay Myst at ang kalahati ay nakatutok samin na ikinatawa ng matanda.

"This is perfect! Such a rare chance to kill you both." If you're asking why, Contalejo manor is one of the powerful judge in this city. Kaya maraming tao ang naghahangad ng kasaganahan sa pagpatay sa kanya.

"Lay a single hand on my brother,"

"And I'll not give any mercy."

"What do you think you can do little brat?" Pfft, that's hilarious! hahahaha wala na ba siyang ibang linya? Such an old line for an old hag like him.

Hahakbang pa sana si Myst ng pagbabarilin siya ng mga tauhan ng matanda. "How dare you to step forward." Sabay tadyak ng matanda kay Myst. "You think you'll be able to protect everything?!" Sabay tadyak niya ulit dito na ikinahigab ko.

"Hey Old hag!" Napatingin siya sakin. "I'm tired. Can I go home?" Tanong ko sa kanya na ikinatawa niya. "Your brother just died. You seems to be happy."

Inosente ko naman siyang tinignan. "I don't even care if you kill him. He'll just respawn when I call him. Right–"

"MYST?" Nagsimula nang gumalaw ang mga kamay niya at dahan-dahan na siyang tumayo. "You're no fun Lady Luna." Ako naman ang natawa. Tinignan ako ng matanda na para bang hindi makapaniwala sa tinawag sakin ni Myst.

"You– You– You're not a human..." Sambit niya kay Myst habang napabahing naman ako. "Take cover Luna." Sabay takip sakin ni Sebastian ng jacket.

"Should we end this? Me and Lady Luna have a meeting afterwards." Ako na ang unang gumalaw. Hinawakan ko na ang mukha ng isang lalaki at marahas itong inuntog sa semento. Dinig ko ang bungo nitong nabasag at kita ko ang dugong nanggagaling sa ulo niya.

"Tch. Weaklings." Sabay pagpag ko ng kamay. "Do the rest." Sambit ko kay Myst. "Let me also enjoy the fun." Sabay patunog ni Sebastian ng kamao niya.

I just watch them from a distance as I throw the stick of my lollipop. Such a nice scene yet I don't even have a popcorn to eat. What a waste.

"Are you done?" I looked at Myst's Blue eyes as he crush the skull of the old hag in one hand. He's literally a big deal. As well as Sebastian's red eyes.

I guess the same feather always flocks together.

Muli akong napabahing dahil sa malamig na simoy ng hangin. "Lady Luna, it's almost time for our meeting." Tumango naman ako at sumunod sa kanya.

"Thanks for helping Mr. Eliazar."

"It's Sebastian and you're welcome Luna." Napailing nalang ako at sumunod na kay Myst. "What will happen to those bodies?" Tanong ko kay Myst na nagpupunas ng kamay at mukha niyang may dugo.

"They'll turn into ash. My stomach will be full if that happens." Pfft. He's eating their souls? Isn't it a quite bitter for him? That old hag is not delicious after all.

"You didn't mention that Sebastian is just like you."

"If I told you, you'll replace me." What a lame answer coming from a devil. Sumakay na kami sa kotse na nakapark malapit sa convenience store.

"You sucks Myst. I can smell the blood on your body."

"My deepest apology Lady Luna."

"You can't call me Lady Luna. I'm your Young Master, Myst."

"My name is Lucifer Raven Contalejo. Your fucking brother." Hindi naman na siya kumibo at humingi nalang ng pasensya. I can't be that Luna weakling. Iniisip ko palang, nasusuka na ako.

Nagwisik lang siya ng pabango bago kami bumaba. As far as I know, this is the house of Apollo and his brother. The Parasite mansion.

"Master Apollo is waiting for you, please come with us." Pagkapasok namin ay bumungad sakin ang magkapatid na sabay umiinom ng tsaa. "Lucifer, you're here."

Tumikhim ako bago kami umupo ni Myst sa sofa. "Let's get down to business." Sambit ni Apollo using his serious voice.

"You see, I'm working on a case. Those kidnappings happening in this city. A market called Ventruoso is a private market across the River of Snowfalls. Sa mga market na ito ay ang bentahan ng lamang loob ng mga bata at mga illegal na gawain. And people said that this market is just an ordinary market at wala silang alam tungkol sa bagay na ito."

"What help do you need then?" Tanong ko sa kanya na ikinabigay sakin ni Haiste ng isang envelope. "We receive a letter from the government officials to stop investigating about this matter dahil sila na raw ang bahalang humuli sa mga lalabag sa batas." Really? Or they're just scared of the possibilities and impacts?

"We need your help to get rid of this people before the government does." Laws are jus created by stupid bullshits like them.

"What'll be the deal Mr. Parasite?"

"Nothing but loyalty to the Contalejo family." Hinigit ko naman ang kwelyo niya at bagot na tinignan.

"Once you betray my side, I'll never forgive you, Apollo." Mabilis ko siyang pinakawalan at umalis na ng mansyon. A deal is a deal. Wala rin naman akong gagawin kaya tutulong narin ako sa kaso.

This is indeed a tiring day. "What's with the grin Myst?" Seryoso kong sambit nang makapasok kami ng kotse.

"It's not like you to be agressive."

"I'm your master, Myst. We have a contract and you need to obey me until then."

"Yes, Lady Luna." Once you've lost something... You'll never get it back. That's how unfair life is...