"HEY BITCH. Have you already tried talking to Lee? He must have felt very bad after what you've said yesterday. He deserved an apology, you know." sabi ni Ayara kay Lexi habang nilalapag nila ang kanilang gamit. Since wala naman silang pasok ay pumunta sila sa training hall ng Morte, mas maigi nang magtraining sila kaysa tumunganga sa dorm nilang bulok.

Umupo si Lexi. Yeah, I must have felt really bad after what their family have done to mine. I deserved an apology-no, they deserved to die, you know. Gustuhin man niyang sabihin iyon kay Ayara ay nanahimik na lamang siya at uminom ng tubig.

Umupo si Ayara sa katabi ng dalaga. "Look, I knew how angry you were to his family, we all were. But could you just control your anger a little bit? The more you show how you despise them, the more they'll run away from you." seryosong ani Ayara dahilan para matawa si Lexi.

"You seem more dedicated than I do, huh? Laveret?" nakangising sagot ni Lexi dahilan para matawa ang kaibigan nito. "Fine, I'll take that from the one who can control her anger."

Sumimangot si Ayara. "Hoy! Kaya ko na kayang kontrolin ang galit ko!"

"Yeah? Then what do you call what happened in the mall last week?" pangaasar ni Lexi kay Ayara. Palibhasa ay sinamahan niya si Ayara sa mall para bumili kuno ng sapatos, pero yung gusto nitong sapatos ay out of stock na kaya naman nagalit ito at gumawa ng skandal sa gitna ng mall. "You were like a mini Karen there. Pfft."

"Fuck you bitch, could we just forget what happened? That Gucci shoes don't deserve me anyways. I'm too gorgeous for them." nakangising sagot ni Ayara, natatawang napailing na lamang si Lexi.

"How about a sword match?" alok ni Lexi sa kaibigan.

Humakay pa kunwari si Ayara at tiningnan ang kaniyang mga kuko bago harapin si Lexi. "You knew you're no match for me on swaying and swinging swords. I invented them." mayabang na anito.

Ngumisi pabalik si Lexi. "We'll see about that." sabi niya dahilan para ngumisi si Ayara at sabay silang tumayo para kumuha ng gagamiting sandata.

Parehas nilang kinuha ang Rapier sword. Rapier, or Espada ropera is a type of sword with a slender and sharply-pointed two-edged blade that was popular in Western Europe, both for civilian use and as a military side arm throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. It was Ayara's favorite sword.

Nakuha ni Ayara ang pagkahilig niya sa mga espada sa kaniyang lolo. Bata pa lamang siya ay tinuruan na siya ng kaniyang lolo magfencing, basic sword fighting techniques, hanggang sa mamaster na ito lahat ni Ayara.

Katana was Lexi's favorite sword. Katana is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Aside from it being a samurai and a Japanese sword, Lexi would say Katanas are good for beginners. Rapier ang pinili niya dahil gusto niyang matuto ng bago.

"The one who loses grips of their sword, loses." ani Ayara, nakangisi namang tumango si Lexi.

"Bring it on."

They both stepped back, get ready and ran to each other. Their sword's false edge met each other. Ayara charged at Lexi with the hook blade upheld, going to her foreswing and following it with a backswing. Lexi dodged the first and met the second with her rapier. The weight of Ayara make Lexi bend, making it hard for her.

Napangisi si Ayara, step back and aim for Lexi's stomach. Before she even got near her, Ayara stopped and smile at Lexi. "This will hurt a little. You'll be fine." she said and left a slash on Lexi's tummy.

Ngumisi si Lexi. "That doesn't hurt at all." sabi niya at tumakbo papalapit sa kaibigan, she was about to aim at Ayara's sword when Ayara dodged, it was her opponent who got a aim on her sword instead.

"Great job, Fardus, but I still am the best. You can't take my throne." ani Ayara at rinig ang yabang sa boses nito. Bahagya pa nitong pinaglalaruan ang espadang hawak na para bang isa lamang itong laruang kutsilyo at hindi ito matalas.

"That's fine. I'm still in charge of the guns section. And of the hot's." banat ni Lexi at bahagya pang kumindat. Napangiwi naman si Ayara. Sasagot na sana ito ng biglang bumukas ang pinto.

Sabay silang lumingon sa pinto at parehas na natigilan sa nakita. Agad namang nakarecover si Ayara at tumitiling tumakbo papalapit doon sa taong nasa pinto.

"Mommy!" sigaw ni Ayara na parang bata at yumakap ng mahigpit sa ina. "Oh, how I miss you!"

"Omy, Chelsea!" tili ng mommy ni Ayara at niyakap din ang anak. Chelsea ang tawag nito kay Ayara dahil iyon dapat ang pangalan nito kaso gusto ng ama na Ayara ang pangalan nito kaya naman ito ang nasunod. "How are you? Your modeling, how was it? Gosh, my little queen is growing up so fast!"

"Don't worry, mom. Ako lang din to. The hot and sexy Ayara. Unfortunately, I had to stop modeling for a while to help Lexi with her mission." nakangusong sabi ni Ayara dahilan para matawa si Lexi at lumapit sakanila.

"At ako pa talaga may kasalanan?" singit ng dalaga. "Hi tita Trixie."

"Oh my god. Ikaw na ba talaga yan Lex? Gosh, I've just been gone for 7 years and you've changed a lot! You haven't even got your period nga nung pumunta ako sa Canada eh."

Natawa ang dalaga. "Still haven't changed, I see."

"Why would I change? I love being me, sexy and hot as ever. Hindi ka pa rin ba sanay? I mean you're besties with the Little Trixie here, you've been living with us since that day I rescued you." ani Mommy Trixie at yinakap ang anak, yumakap naman pabalik si Ayara. "Pero wag kang malilito, ah? I'm way to beautiful than Chels when I was in your age." bulong pa nito kay Lexi ngunit sapat na iyon para marinig ni Ayara.

Nakangiwi itong tiningnan ang ina. "That's the biggest lie I've ever fucking heard, mom." anito dahilan para matawa si Lexi at tita Trixie nito.

"Kamusta kayo dito sa Morte?" tanong ng ina ni Ayara.

"Oh cut the bullshit, mom. I knew you're talking about Tito Miguel." banat ni Ayara at ngumisi. "He talks more about you lately, he even asks me how are you doing."

"Really? Oh my gosh, you're the best daughter ever!" tili ni mommy Trixie at niyakap ulit ang anak. "Where is he?"

Nagkibit balikat si Ayara. "At the usual place."

"Yieeee, thank you so much Chels!" tili ulit ng ina ni Ayara at lalabas na sana ng ngumuso si Ayara.

"You're not bringing me with you?"

"Aww, don't be sad. We'll do shoppings later, ok?"

Ngumiti si Ayara at tumango tango. "Ok."

Pagkaalis na pagkaalis ng ina ni Ayara ay lumapit si Lexi dito. "Tita's still inlove with him, huh?"

Ngumisi si Ayara. "She always is." anito dahilan para mapangisi din si Lexi.

Napatingin si Lexi sa kaibigan at sa pinto na nilabasan ng tita Trixie niya. If it wasn't for them, Lexi was long dead.

"May anak pala ang dalawang to?" tanong ng isang sundalo sa tatlo nitong kasama. 6 year old Lexi was terrified. She wants to run away from them, but she can't move. Alam niyang once na tumakbo siya ay papatayin siya ng mga ito.

"Walang sinabi si General, pero hindi naman siguro ito kasama sa misyon natin. Umalis na tayo." sagot ng isa.

Napangisi iyong nasa gitna, iyong nagtanong kanina. Ito ang pinakamalaki sa apat. "No. We'll play with this little girl for a little." hindi man alam ni Lexi ang pinagsasabi nito ngunit alam niyang mali ang balak ng mga ito sakanya. Nagsisimula ng lumapit sa bata iyong lalaki ng may isang putok ng baril ang narinig nila mula sa hindi kalayuan.

"Oh no, darling. Not in my sight." boses ito ng babae, at sinundan ng tatlo pang putok ng baril. And the next thing she knew, nakabulagta na ang apat na lalaki at may isang babae sa harap niya ang nakangiti at inilalahad ang kamay nito sakanya.

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Sources:

Rapier- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapier

Katana- https://www.google.com/search?q=katana+swprd&rlz=1C1CHWA_enPH912PH912&oq=katana+swprd&aqs=chrome..69i57.2599j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Multimedia picture- http://medievalswords.stormthecastle.com/ten-types-of-swords.htm