Guardian - Part Two
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Master?
"What are you?" I asked, surprised.
"Sorry if you were startled. I am Baku, one of Mayari's servants." He said.
The light that wrapped Baku started to fade. I can see what he looks like now. Baku's appearance is like a petit dragon. The color of his scales is the shade of silver and gold. He has three horns that looked like they were from diamonds. He looked pretty, especially the color of Baku's eyes. Emerald green.
"I am sent here by Mayari to be your guide throughout your whole journey." Baku said.
"Oh, okay!" I said, still in a state of awe.
"Master, are you okay?" Baku asked.
"Sorry, I'm okay." I answered, shaking my head.
"Are you not comfortable with my appearance?" Baku said and flew towards the floor.
"No, It's just, you know." Uhm. I said, confused.
It was too late. A thick smoke suddenly covered my room, followed by a flash of light. After the smoke cleared, I saw that Baku was standing.
I was shocked by what I saw. Baku transformed into a human being. He was as tall as me, and his features were stunning. His body was well toned. His skin was tan, and sigils covered his upper body. Baku's hair was the shade of silver in his human form.
Oh my goodness. Baku was wearing nothing. I suddenly felt shy. I quickly turned my head and faced the other side of the room.
"Master, are you okay with this?" Baku asked and slowly walked towards me.
Mayari, what this? You should have given me some warning that you will lend me your shape-shifting servant.
"Uhm, yes. I'm okay with how you look." I answered.
"Why are you not looking at me?" Baku asked again.
Oh my goodness, this is getting embarrassing. I hurried to the trunk in my room and pulled out a robe. I handed the cloth, still not looking in Baku's direction.
"Put this on, please." I said.
"Oh! I'm sorry, master." Baku said and grabbed the robe from my hands.
A few minutes later, he said that I can look at him now. Baku kept on apologizing. I told him that it was okay. I said that I don't know how to react to this series of events. A little dragon coming out from the locket and suddenly transforming into a human being.
I sat down near the window and, Baku followed me.
"Master, I am sorry for putting you in such a position." Baku said and bowed down his head.
"It's okay. Don't worry." I said.
"Master, like what I said earlier, Moon goddess Mayari sent me here to be your guide. I will be helping you in finding the remaining descendants, as well as the relics of each diety." Baku said.
"Where are we going to start?" I asked him.
"Let's follow what your father instructed first. We will go to the Oracle. He will be a great help to you in this journey." Baku answered.
"After visiting the oracle, we must hurry towards Amihan. The people who worship Anitun Tabu. The goddess of winds and rain." Baku added.
"Why?" I asked him.
"The second successor will awaken from there. I can feel the surge of energy somewhere in Amihan." Baku answered.
"Okay, let's do that, but I have one problem." I said.
"What is it, Master?' he asked.
"I still don't know how to use my powers. Mayari guided me last time. Also, I'm not good at fighting." I answered.
"That's the reason why Mayari sent me here, to help and train you." Baku said and smiled widely.
Oh my goodness! Too handsome. Control yourself. He is your guide. I know if someone is also in my position, that person will be amazed too. I think Mayari knew about my s****l orientation. Well, nothing is impossible for her. She is a deity after all.
I slapped my leg to snap out from thinking.
"Master?" Baku asked with a confused expression.
"Oh, nothing. Mosquitoes." I said and smiled sheepishly.
I told Baku that I will go out to join the harvest festival. I told him to stay in my room so that other people will not be surprised to see him. Well, not the reason that he is good-looking, but is considered an outsider. Most people know each other here at Bulan.
Baku agreed. I hurriedly went out of the room and headed to the central village. Everyone was having a good time. Everyone greeted me when I arrived.
I went straight to where Anan and Ester were. I can feel the happiness radiating from them. I sat down on the empty chair near them. The people prepared a lot of food. Most food that they served is like from the real world. The difference is everything is fresh. I enjoyed eating the food.
After eating and talking with the other tribesmen, I decided to go to where Father and Mother were. I greeted the elders and went to where Father was sitting.
The elders asked a lot of questions, especially if how did I get my spiritual energy. I did not say anything and answered them with a smile only. One of the elders said that I was a late bloomer, and also that I was the first one to be like this in this continent. My father felt that I was uncomfortable and told me that I should leave already and take some rest. I nodded and bid goodbye to the elders.
Ester and Anan decided to go home as well. While on our way back, Ester asked if when will I depart for my journey. They keep on asking if they can go with me, but I keep on rejecting their suggestion. Anan told me that they persuaded father, but like my answer, they were not allowed to go on a journey. I told them that it will be best if they stay here at Bulan. I also told them that we are just worried about their safety since we don't know what we will encounter.
We arrived at the home and I went straight to my room. I noticed that Baku was not there. I called him, but there was no response.
Where did he go?
"Baku, where are you?" I said trying to call him.
I walked towards my bed and saw that he was sleeping soundly. He was back at his dragon form that's why I did not notice that he did not leave the room.
It's good he transformed back to being a dragon or I might feel too shy and awkward all night long.
I lied down on my bed and decided to sleep.
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Amihan
Raging winds started to devastate the whole place. People panicked and ran away outside of the village.
An old man keeps moving towards the temple. He was already weak because the winds constantly hit him.
"Help! Please help my daughter." He shouted while crying.
"Ani! Just wait for father. I will save you." he said.
At the temple inside the village, there was a woman tied on a wooden pole. Beneath her were firewoods stacked up. She was branded as a witch and was about to be executed. For an unknown reason, the woman lost control, summoning raging winds that rampaged the town.
The woman opened her eyes, and tears started to fall from her face.
Father.
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