Chapter 1
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The Angel sat beside me in the train's veranda.
hindi niya ba ako kilala? Oh right. She doesn't live in Credia so she doesn't know who I am.
"Is it too confidential? Bawal malaman what happend?"
She said with her angelic voice. Kulang nalang tunog ng kampana at trumpet.
"Yeah so don't ask for more."
I answered and covered my eyes with a beanie. The angel sighed and I felt her hugged her legs. She was wearing a light brown cloak that covers almost all of her body. and It looked like a blanket on her.
"My name is Raphaela by the way. You? Do you have a name?"
She asked. I thought Angels aren't dumb. Off course I have a name.
"Tsk. Ano bang ginagawa mo dito sa lupa? bakit ka napad-pad dito? Don't you know that a demon can easily know you are an angel? What if someone attacks you?"
I said and faced her and was immediately drawn in her golden eyes.
"First question. I came here to find my brother. Second question, I didn't know the place yet and I've been in this train for 3 days. healing sick people secretly. third, I never faced a demon yet. last question. I've been very careful and kind. So why would someone attacked me?"
I facepalm because she was too naive. The land can be more dangerous than anyone thinks. especially our land. kaya plano kong manirahan sa Timog.
the south Isn't really influenced with magic and such. They were full of knights and soldiers. And my Father would never think that I would want to hide there. I bet he would think I'll hide somewhere more magically powerful.
tumayo ako sa pagkakaupo at tumingala sa madilim na kalangitan. I brushed my hair with my hands and it change my hair color. From black to a blonde hair. Pinikit ko rin ang mga mata ko at pagkamulat ko ay alam kong naging kulay tanso na ito. Perfect disguise as a man from the south.
"Woah. How did you do that?"
I totally forgot that I have company. Napatingin ako sa kaniya dahil kitang kita ang buo niyang mukha. I think she removed her cloak from her head. I was again drawn in her eyes. this can't be.
Sa unang tingin mo sa kanya ay hindi mo mapapansin ang kaniyang mata. But if you look closely you will immediately know that she's an angel. So I have no other choice but to help the naive angel. Besides she also healed my wounds.
I offered my hands on her and she was deeply shocked.
"ME?"
She said. kaya napakamot ako ng ulo ko at kinuha ang kaniyang kamay at sapilitan siyang pinatayo.
"Close your eyes."
I said while holding both of her warm hands. She was taken aback but still managed to close her eyes.
"Think of an eye color that you want."
I whispered.
I felt her nod. Ilang saglit pa ay binatawan ko na ang kamay niya.
"What now?"
She asked still eyes close.
"Open it?"
I said and opened the backdoor of the train and went inside. It was a bit full but there were still empty seats. Pumili ako ng isang upuan sa may likuran. tulad ng inaasahan ay hindi nga ako binigyan ng pansin ng mga tao. I looked like a normal person for them.
Alam kong papunta ang tren na ito sa timog dahil sa timog lang naman ito nakakapasok. It was only the train ride in every district. walang kahit anong nakapasok o nakakalabas sa Credia kundi ang Tren lang na ito. But there are also other ways but only the rich knows.
I shrugged and made myself comfortable on the seat when suddenly someone sat across my seat.
"My eyes! Did you turn them to green?"
The angel asked. umiling ako sa kaniya.
"You chose the color. I just gave it to you."
I said and closed my eyes. I'm tired okay?
"Oh my! thank you!"
HIndi ko sana siya papansinin pero kahit nakapikit ako ay parang nasisilaw ako sa liwanag. I can also feel some of my scars fading. Hindi ko napigilang kapaain ang peklat ko sa braso ko pero nabigla ako ng mawala ito.
"What the?!"
I opened my eyes and found the angel who was sqealing in happiness light up. I massaged my temple.
"Why are you lighting up? you will attract attention."
Sinabi ko kaya humina naman ang liwanag at unti-unting nawawala. Napahinga ako ng maluwag.
"I was too excited! Because my brother's eyes are completely this green! Kaya thank you!"
Nag-uumpisa na naman siyang umilaw pero na control niya naman ito. Hindi ko nalang siya pinansin pa at pinikit ang mga mata.
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