BLOODFEUD 1

Kabanata 9

Kabanata 9

"Bakit tayo lang?" Terviel asked perplexedly.

Tahimik at walang katao-tao rito sa loob ng Hood Association. Kahit isang hood ay wala, na nakapagpataka sa aming lahat.

"I don't know," Trevan shrugged.

"Is it legit, Laxner?" Magnus turned to the member.

We all transfixed our glance to him, still confuse. He nodded, sure with the message that the Domina sent.

"Sure ka?" Kyro asked with brows shot up.

"Hindi ako bobo," untag ni Laxner na may diin ang pagkakasabi.

He looked at Kyro insultingly.

Kaiden pursed his lips to contain a laugh. Same with other members. I winced and roamed my eyes.

The lights inside are dim. It's ghost-quiet except the sound of Bloodfeud members laughing because of mocking each other.

We continue walking towards the huge black screen. It's black out, no one's using it right now.

While waiting, I glanced at the wall of Bloodfeud's place here in association. I saw a gray paper, a rules list.

My brows furrowed while looking on it. I started reading the first in the list, and goes on. It's basic rules, also the rule that others were throwing to me.

No girls allowed inside a brotherhood, same with the sisterhood. But except from the Fortnite.

I gaped when I read the last rule.

"You can't kill anyone who's inside the Hood Association too."

Maybe that's the reason why Laxner didn't killed them last night. He shot the vehicles instead, just to fear them. They also held us on gunpoint only.

We all turned our heads in sequence when we finally heard her voice.

"Bloodfeud," she coldly said.

For the nth time, I stared and surveyed her shadow in the dark room. Still, you can't clearly see her face and built, just the shape of her hoodie.

I saw a cat lying on the top of the table. Waving its tail slowly while licking feet. It's a black cat, and I can saw its eyes in the midst of darkness. But I'm not sure with the color.

We are all attentive while observing her every move. She might leave the clue with different moves and actions. Especially, we all know how clever she is.

"I have a mission only for your brotherhood, Trevan," her voice was cold and mysterious.

"What is it, Domina?" Trevan asked perplexedly.

My brows furrowed, she's still not dropping the clue. Well, she's not even doing anything aside from sitting mysteriously.

"I know all of you are waiting for me to do something. But no, I'll give the mission directly now since it's late."

Ramdam ko ang pagngisi niya na para bang may pinararating. Kahit nakatalikod ay ramdam ko ang kilos niya.

Lahat kami ay napatingin sa isa't isa na nagtataka.

"And exclusively to your brotherhood... Bloodfeud."

We all nodded and waited for her to talk again. That's the reason why we are the only hood here inside the association.

And what the f**k is it? And she's right, it's so sudden.

"There will be a party later. A party for a precious thing. Introducing and visualizing the beauty of it in public," she said slowly.

Then the screen suddenly became black. We looked into each other with foreheads creased, confused on what Domina said.

But we pursed our lips in awe when the thing that Domina was talking about, flashed in the screen.

Hindi namin maiwasang mamangha... pero naroon pa rin ang pagtataka.

It's a luxury jewelry. A three strand of gold chain with small black pearls and diamonds on it until the pendant. A huge black pearl with gold lining pendant.

I glanced on the name of it, my brows automatically furrowed.

D'Or Black Pearl

It looks so expensive, classic and elegant. Especially, the black pearl with gold around it, screaming in elegance.

"I want your brotherhood to get the rare star of the party."

Tumango kami nang marinig iyon. Pero salubong ang mga kilay ng ilan. Gaya ko ay marahil nagtataka rin sila kung bakit?

I want a reason why should we stole it?

"Can I ask why, Domina?" Magnus asked carefully, as if it's dangerous to do.

I can feel her smirking behind the screen.

"Hindi sa kanila 'yan..."

That's the only answer we heard before leaving the Hood Association. I don't know why, but it's automatic thing on us.

Lahat kami ay susunod sa gusto niyang mangyari kahit iyon lang narinig na sagot. Malakas na rin siguro ang tiwala nila kay Domina.

We are just trusting the Domina's words. We'll obey her and get the star, the necklace.

"What's the name of it again? Dior?" Vlast asked confusedly as we enter the hideout.

We will start planning right now since it will be held this night.

"It's D'Or," Lenus answered. "D'Or Black Pearl."

"It'a french word means Golden," I blurt out.

A Golden Black Pearl necklace...

"Alam mo?" tanong ni Kaiden.

I nodded at him once.

"Paano?" dagdag na tanong ni Yuno.

I raised my brow. I sat before turning to them again.

"I don't need to answer," I shrugged but their eyes are still on me. "What? Are you all suspecting me?"

What the f**k?

Nanatili pa ang tingin ng ilan sa akin na nanunuri. Natawa sila bago umiwas at napailing.

I pursed my mouth to stop myself from cursing them.

I just remember Vielle so I knew the meaning of it. Her second name Diore was derived from the D'Or french word which means Golden.

Azria Solasta, Azea's mother and my father, Alivor Levesque considering her as their Golden child. She's the only one living with a Solasta and Levesque blood.

And until now, I didn't hear anything about it from my Mom. I don't know what's her reaction or if it's okay to her. Well, of course not, they had an affair.

And the both families too, treating her special since the day she showed up as a Solasta-Levesque child. But the luck played again.

That's why until now, we continued searching her, even though it's been a year.

"The party will be held on 8 pm in Española Events Hall," Kaiden drawled lazily, reading the informations he got.

"Giusteo, hack their system and get the blueprint," Trevan command.

Sumaludo lang si Giusteo bago hinarap ang computer at nagsimulang mag-type. Halos mapatitig ako sa bilis ng kamay niya, halatang eksperto.

That skill is badly I want to learn. Seems easy, but hell no.

"The Vanlieres are invited to the event," Kaiden continued what he's doing.

He got the list of the guests.

"Kami lang?" takang tanong ni Magnus.

"Halos lahat pala sa atin ay imbitado," nagtataka siyang nag-angat ng tingin sa akin. "Pero wala ang Levesque."

Mabagal niyang turan at napalingon din kila Mako at Kael. Nagkatinginan sila nang marinig iyon.

"Ang mga Solasta?" biglang tanong ko nang may maisip.

Saglit na tumingin si Kaiden sa computer bago nag-angat ulit ng mata sa akin.

"Wala rin."

"Suspicious," Terviel blurt out. "Two known families here in Gorostiza are not invited. You know why, Leuxia? Mako? Kael?"

Nagkatinginan kaming tatlo bago napangisi. Isang tanong lang ang nasa isip ko ngayon, paniguradong masasagot iyon.

"Who owns this event?" I turned to Kaiden instantly.

"The current Mayor of Gorostiza, Benicio Vedasto and a family friend Savanna Caceres," untag ni Kaiden.

Nang marinig iyon ay agad akong napangisi. Obviously, they won't really invite us.

Now I'm curious about the necklace. What's with the D'Or Black Pearl?

"It's Shane Caceres' Mom," I answered their question.

"Sino 'yon?" takang tanong ni Zyon, gaya ng lahat ay ganoon din.

"Mahabang kwento, basta kaaway," I drawled lazily.

Their brows furrowed on me, not satisfied on my answer. I leered and leaned against the chair, ignoring them.

I saw Trevan smirked.

"Same with the Mayor Vedasto," Trevan nodded.

"What's with him?"

Ako lang natitirang nagtataka, mukhang lahat sila ay alam na ang koneksyon niya. Salubong ang kilay ko nang ilibot ang paningin sa kanila.

"It's Breck's father," Magnus answered. "The former Bloodfeud that kicked out by Trevan."

I gaped when I heard it. The one with the father who's a druglord. So our f*****g Mayor right now is a druglord?

Politicians can't be trusted to keep their promises. Nothing new. They weaken the spirit of democracy.

"And I heard that he's inside the association again," Kael blurt out. "He's under Fortnite."

Natahimik sila nang marinig iyon. Napaisip tuloy ako kung bakit pa siya nakapasok doon kung druglord ang tatay niya?

I mean, surely the Domina knows about it. But she let him enter the association. I don't understand.

Same with Caceres... and f**k, in the same hood also. Are they connected?

"Here's the blueprint, Trevan," Giusteo broke the silence and turned his laptop.

He got the copy, nice.

"If all of us are invited, maybe the invitations were already in our places," Trevan started. "Get those and we'll crash their party."

He started telling us the plan. Magtatalaga ng isang miyembro sa isang lugar bilang bantay doon at maghihintay kung sakaling magkagulo.

Lahat kami ay nakinig ng mabuti at mabilis na sumasang-ayon sa bawat sinasabi niya.

"Leuxia, you won't enter the party in main entrance since you are not invited," Trevan licked his lower lip and continued walking. "You are not also wearing formal dress, your hoodie is alright to hide your face."

"Okay," I nodded immediately.

Mas okay din sa akin ang bagay na iyon. Para na rin makakilos ng maayos kung sakaling magkagulo man.

"After the signal when Yuno was done on their bulding's Circuit Breaker Box," he paused. "Leuxia, you will go where the necklace is and get it. It's black out but I think it's not enough."

"I agree," Lenus nodded. "Here's a stun grenade Leuxia."

He handed me a small thing. I knew what it is even though it looks like toy. It's a flash bang, so they will think that there's a fire, because of the smoke.

A stun grenade turned into a small ball.

I nodded and smirked while surveying it. I got two, and I think it's enough.

Trevan started giving again the members their duties. Nakinig pa rin ako roon kung sakaling magkaproblema man.

They started giving our things we need for tonight. I have a two guns in case and a rope dart aside from the stun grenade.

"Let's get it on!" Vlast exclaimed, seems excited for a chaos later.

Although we will maintain it. We'll just do what the Domina wants. To get the necklace.

Because they don't own it.

I'm so f****d up about thinking their connection... if ever. Gulong-gulo na ako dahil gusto ko siyang makilala.

Gaya ng sabi ni Trevan, bumalik ako sa kanila na hoodie ang suot. Itim iyon gaya ng cargo pants at timberland boots na suot ko.

I'm in all black now, and it's beautiful. Dark things are beautiful.

"Use this mask later so the stun grenade won't affect you," Yuno handed me a black mask.

I nodded and got it quickly. I didn't trail my eyes to him, even a bit.

They are all in tux aside from me. My cousins will also enter the party even though they are not invited, it's easy for them. They will just use girls.

"Leuxia," Trevan called me, he suddenly threw a car keys.

Muntik ko pang hindi masalo dahil sa pagtitig sa kaniya. Mahina akong napamura. I can't look away from him. Just wearing a formal tuxedo but looking attractive. What the f**k?

I winced on my thought.

"Para saan 'to?" I maintained to ask it.

"Drive my car," he immediately turned his back, not letting me to protest.

"Damn it."

I silently cursed, glaring his back. This man had the guts huh?

I'm racer but not a f*****g driver. This dumbshit! I leered before following him towards his car.

Kani-kaniya sila ngayon dahil kailangan. Gustuhin ko man na magmotor ay wala na 'kong magagawa. Nasa akin na ang susi, tangina.

A black matte sports car, I entered it harshly. Napatingin siya sa akin sa lakas ng pagkakasara ko.

His lips twitched, trying to hide it.

Ngumisi ako nang may maisip. It all started when I turned the engine on. Agad akong humarurot nang makalabas sa mansion nila.

Thank goodness, it's not traffic.

Lalo pa akong humarurot kaya nadinig ko na ang mura niya. Alam ko magmaneho at kumarera sa motor, sa kotse pa kaya.

"What the f**k?!" he cursed when I suddenly drifted it to the next street.

Halos masubsob siya sa bintana sa biglaan pagliko ko at mabilis na takbo. I looked at him for a while and can't help to chuckle. What the heck?

I ignored his death glare towards me. Sunod-sunod ang malutong na mura niya sa gitna ng byahe.

"We are here," I said and smoothly parked it.

"Finally, we are here," he said, glaring at me.

I smirked on it, that's what you get.

"Don't forget to stick on the plan," he said while unbuckling his seat belt.

I nodded on it and suddenly looked at the backseat where the rope dart is.

He was about to open the door when I noticed something.

"Teka may nakakalimutan ka yata," I casually said.

He turned to immediately with brows furrowed.

"What?" he suddenly smirked. "You want a goodbye kiss?"

I almost glared him but I chose to smirk. I leaned closer to him. Let's see.

He stiffened and stared at my face, going near to him. He bit his lower lip and looked down to my lips. It was only inches away but I suddenly put the invitation envelop in front of my face that made him gulped.

"What the-"

"The invitation, founder," I smirked on it.

Natawa ako lalo nang makita ang mukha niya. Bumalik ako sa pwesto at ibinigay na ang invitation sa kaniya.

"Tss," then he left the car.

Natawa ako at napailing habang tinitingnan ang bulto niya papalayo na. Pero agad ding natigilan nang matantonh wala sa sariling nakangiti. Mahina akong napamura.

After that I started preparing myself. I grabbed the rope dart and guns behind me. The stun grenades were already inside my pocket.

Inipit ko sa isang garter ng cargo pants ang isang handgun at punyal. Ang isa pang baril ay inilagay ko sa likod ng pants an suot. Hawak ko lang ang rope dart nang makalabas.

"They are inside now, Leuxia," I heard Kaiden's voice on the earpiece.

Naiwan siya sa kotse kasama ni Lenus para tumingin sa CCTV footage na konektado sa kanila at ilahad sa amin ang mga nagaganap sa loob.

"I'm going in," I drawled.

I put my hood on and walked towards the back of the events hall. I smirked when I saw the window from the second floor opened.

Inihanda ko na ang lubid at lumayo ng kaunti. Tumingin ako sa paligid kung sakaling may tao man. Pinaikot ko and rope dart para bumwelo at makasiguro. Nang makuntento ay inihagis ko iyon.

I smirked when I got the target. I stared climbing on it until I reached the floor. Hinayaan ko lang ang lubid na iyon doon para gamitin pa mamaya.

"Nasa loob na si Leuxia," I heard Lenus announced.

Mabagal akong naglakad paalis sa pasilyo na 'yon kung saan madilim at walang bantay. Sumandal ako sa pader at sumilip. Napangisi ako nang makitang may bantay.

I got the gun at my back and instantly slammed it to his face before he could react. He's now unconcious. I pulled him towards the dark side and tied him up.

Bumalik ako sa pwesto kanina at tanaw na ang kabuan ng event. I saw in the middle of the stage the square glass where the necklace is.

The star of the event with its elegant glass case.

I can feel my rage when I saw the Savanna Caceres going in front and started talking. I badly want to hit her now. But I'm following the plan, I'll just stay her until Yuno was done.

"Yuno is proceeding now to the Circuit Breaker room," Lenus announced again.

"Isa pa Kyro! Nice one!" dinig kong sigaw ni Kaiden.

They are now probably fighting with the guards. I just wish the same too. Isa lang kasi ang bantay dito, kulang na kulang.

I shifted on my stance when the lights are now turning off and on continuously. I smirked and started moving.

Patay sindi na ang ilaw ngayon pero kitang-kita ko ang mga Bloodfeud sa ginagawa nila. Ang ilan ay may kasama nang babae at iba ay nasa kani-kaniyang pwesto rin.

But my eyes darted for a while to Trevan who's leaning on a bar counter, holding a wine glass. He's now observing quietly the surrounding. I almost cursed when he suddenly darted his gaze exactly at my direction, like he knew where I am.

I winced and continued walking slowly. The whispers around grew and became louder.

"Paki-check ang circuit breaker!" dinig kong sigaw ng isang lalaki. "Bilisan niyo!"

"Ano ba ang nangyayari? Nasaan ba ang electrician?" I heard an old woman said from the table I passed.

Lalong umingay ang paligid nang dumilim na lalo ito at nawala nang tuluyang ang ilaw. Doon ako mabilis na kumilos patungo sa kinaroroonan ng kwintas.

"Wala bang generator!?" I heard a screechy and familiar voice, a Caceres girl.

But it didn't make me to stop. I need to stick on the plan. I breathed heavily when I reached the stage and the glass box.

I prepared my mask, I put down a stun grenade beside it and threw the other one to different direction.

The people inside became hysterical when the smoke grew bigger.

"May sunog!" a woman shouted.

"Lumabas po muna tayong lahat!" a man trying to calm the crowd.

I got the handgun and use the lazer on its handle. Lenus gave it to me also earlier, he did it. And it's freaking amazing.

Hindi iyon basta lazer lang, nakakatunaw 'yon ng plastik, salamin at iba. I pointed it to the glass and formed a circle. I can't help to be amazed when the glass started melting.

Agad kong sinalo ang perpektong bilog na salamin para hindi lumikha ng tunog. I immeditately grabbed the necklace form the glass box.

I gaped on it, so beautiful and elegant. I wonder who owns this? Umiling ako para matauhan at inilagay iyon agad sa malalim na bulsa ng hoodie ko.

Aalis na sana ako nang may marinig na mabagal na palakpak. Napatingin ako roon at nakita si Xaira na nakangisi sa akin. Unti-unti na ring nawawala ang usok sa paligid namin dahil mas nauna ko 'yon.

"Wow, Leuxia," she chuckled. "Don't hide under your hoodie, a thief."

Is this a trap... Domina?

I winced and faced her.

"A thief?" nanunuya akong tumawa. "If you'll just know who's the real owner of this."

Natigilan siya roon. Napamura ako isip nang nawawala na ang usok sa paligid.

Humalakhak si Xaira. "Akala mo ba hindi ko alam ang pagdating niyong mga Bloodfeud dito?"

"Sino ang nagsabi sayo?"

"Find out who," she laughed loudly.

Who the f**k is it?

I looked up to the chandelier and shot the glass. The people around shouted and diverted their attention.

Xaira tried to get back the necklace but I didn't give her a chance. I punched her so hard that made her fall asleep instantly.

I can shoot her right now and kill her. But I suddenly remembered the last rule. I can break it... but still, I want thrill.

Agad akong tumakbo paalis at pabalik sa pinanggalingan kanina.

"GOD! YUNG KWINTAS NAWAWALA!"

I leered when I heard Savanna Caceres' schreechy voice.

"YUNG NAKA-HOODIE!"

Natigilan ako nang may marinig na putok ng mga baril. The Bloodfeuds from nowhere are now targeting the glass things inside like the wines and the chandelier. They are doing it to divert the attentions of people.

"Leuxia go now," Kaiden said.

But I stopped and got my handgun again. I pointed it to the Savanna, that fucker.

Natigil siya sa pagsigaw nang naramdaman ang balang tumama sa binti niya. Pero umalingawngaw ulit ang hiyaw niya nang maramdaman ang sakit.

I don't want to kill her yet.

Lalabas lang iyon na ligaw dahil sa mga paputok na mga Bloodfeud sa paligid.

"Don't shoot her again, Leuxia! Remember the plan," Lenus awakened me from my rage.

I nodded and continued walking away. I shot the guard running towards me on his leg twice. Same with the other two, trying to catch me.

Agad akong bumaba sa lubid na gamit kanina. Kinapa ko sa bulsa ang kwintas at napangisi dahil naroon pa.

I smirked more when I saw my motorcycle waiting for me here at the back. Goes like with the plan.

I stiffened when I felt someone approaching me. Agad akong lumingon at itinutok ang baril para handa sa kung sino man 'yon.

Trevan didn't flinch when I pointed a gun towards him. I shook my head and put it down.

"I thought you are still inside?" I asked him.

He's looking at me seriously.

"I said earlier that you should stick on the plan," he seriously said.

"I did-"

"You didn't," he leered. "You even shot the Savanna Caceres. What if you got caught?"

"Of course, I won't," I smirked at him.

Napailing siya sa akin at napahawak sa sintido niyo. Tumititig siya sa akin saglit bago tumango.

"Now I know what would the exchange of your lose will be," he drawled slowly.

"What?" I asked perlexedly.

I maintained to hear his answer in the midst of policecars' sirene.

"You should follow all my orders," he smirked devilishly. "No more rule breaker, Avior Leuxia."

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