Hey everyone! Take pleasure in reading this epilogue! This is the epilogue's first part. For your unwavering support from the beginning, thank you! I couldn't have made it this far without you guys. I really do love you, and I swear to give you a happy ending. I appreciate how you loved Saku and Minami through everything!

The second part of the epilogue will be posted soon. Continue scrolling! 

Please be aware that the chapter will deal with death, sexual harassment, mental health issues, and trauma.

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ANG TANGING naaalala ni Saku noon ay kung paano siya lumaki sa isang ampunan. Although he never had a permanent family, he was aware that he had always been a good kid. And he is very well liked by all the Sisters. 

Additionally, for some reason, he has been bullied for the rest of his life. Did anyone actually think he was so terrifying that he could see death coming before anyone knew it? Hindi na niya 'yon problema! Lalo na kung ang mga kaluluwa na mismo ang humihingi ng tulong sa kanya, 'di 'ba?

Death is imminent, but it's not like he wanted this. How messed up is it that everyone else just made up their crazy ideas that he brings karma?

After taking a deep breath, a young girl approached him from where he was sitting, slipped her hand in his, and tightened her grip. He arched his brows because his sister didn't even notice that both of their tattoos were glowing. 

He was aware that something was happening. He was unable to identify it. She clings to him at umiyak 'to, "Kuya, iiwan mo na ba ako?" She was sobbing uncontrollably and refused to release his hand.

His adoption was scheduled for today. Once more. He never had a good relationship with the people who adopted him, especially his fathers, so it's not like he was genuinely anticipating it or anything. 

Kung 'di sila basag-ulero, pagsusugal naman ang inaatupag, o madalas, siya'y napagdiskitahang bugbugin. And because he keeps talking about dying, everyone says that it was his karma. Napapikit na lang si Saku and he sighed.

Nagsimula 'yon noong pauwi siya sa school, he was on his way to the library when he noticed the girl who had been struck by a bus. It seems that he had a vision of someone who was going to die. He told his teachers, but nobody took him seriously. The Sisters didn't even believe him when he told them. And he couldn't help but become enraged as that memory came back to him.

The Sisters didn't even believe him when he told them. And he couldn't help but become enraged as that memory came back to him.

Nobody had any complete trust in him. In addition to the underworld monsters that are constantly pursuing him. He was never able to identify it. And as his abilities continue to grow, he began to see the children of the mythical creatures, which is strange. What's even stranger is that he noticed some strange books that were following them without their knowledge.

Until one day.

He had to be looked after by Poseidon. and provided him with all the necessary information. After their class was dismissed, he was reading his books at palagi niyang ginagawa 'yon para mapagod ang mga batang nambubully sa kanya upang 'di na siya awayin.

"You there," Poseidon said authoritatively, standing tall with the seas crashing down on his feet. Hades had made it very obvious that he needed to know who he was when his abilities became more powerful.

"You're the son of Hades, correct?"

"You have the wrong person. I saw nothing at all." Diniin na lang ni Saku sa libro niya at nagsimulang magbasa, disregarding the identity of the person in front of him. 'Di niya alam kung ano'ng kanyang nakikita however, it would most likely be the best na h'wag na niya atupagin pa ang mga nakikita niyang kung ano-ano. He is still in the right frame of mind, 'di pa siya nawawala sa katinuan. 

The thunder began to clash loudly, as though it would soon swallow up the entire area. He couldn't deny that the thunders were clashing back and forth now, could he?

He found it more difficult to breathe as the steps grew bigger and bigger. What is it that he desires?

"You." He commanded

Poseidon's tone was more authoritative and powerful. Something that he mustn't ignore. He was observing him at si Saku ay nagiging mas kabado pa lalo dahil dito. 

He was terrified and wouldn't lie about that. Compared to the mythical creatures he had previously encountered, this man is different. It's clearly different from Arion, Meliae Nymphs, and Argos Panoptes, among others. He's most likely something bigger than that.

All he could do was gulp in response. He would find it much more difficult to ignore him.

"Tell me what you'd like. Let's move on from this as soon as possible."Saku touched his hair tsaka niya ginulo 'to, hindi niya alam kung pa'no niya titignan ang lalaking nasa harap niya, pero bahala na lang. A smirk appears on his lips as he approaches him and flicks his thunders all over him; he finds this demigod quite entertaining.

"It takes courage for you to say that. You know, I always got my way with the oceans. What do you believe you're capable of?"

"Oh, all right. I suppose I was meant to say that I'm now truly afraid. "Poseidon gave Saku a glare because he rolled his eyes, which was obviously a hint of sarcasm. He gripped his book, sweat dripping from it, 'Really now? Nagawa ko pa talagang sumagot? Wow, ang galing mo talaga sa kalokohan, Saku!' He bit his lip while muttering curses to himself.

He swallowed. If he talks more...

.....he would most likely be facing more doom. What can he do, though? There are many things that he doesn't even comprehend. And because of his adoption experiences—which weren't good ones either—he probably found it difficult to open up to anyone. Even if he was aware of his intentions and if his father had indeed sent that message, ano'ng sasabihin niya tungkol doon, ha? Sa totoo lang, 'di rin niya alam kung pa'no niya kakausapin 'to. He was certain that he was cursed whenever he saw visions of death, and it terrified him to no end!

Poseidon gave him another glance before he grasped his trident, which glowed intensely as soon as he raised it. However, it served as a reminder that if he doesn't take him seriously, this place will be completely engulfed by the seas. Regretfully, his patience was lacking.

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HE COULD be very angry if he tries too fool around once more. "Give a way, Demigod." He said at halos kabadong-kabado si Saku at inurong niya ang upuan.

With a slow glare, Poseidon sat in front of him and said, "Tell me." What do you even see?"

"Huh?"

"You could try, but you can't fool me," Poseidon said with a sigh and a scowl. "Please let me know if you see anything. Take a look everywhere."

"Would an elderly man like you even accept my claim?With a slow hiss, he asked.

"I heard that," he said, raising his eyebrows as he gave him a close look.

"Right, sorry..."

Saku turned to face Poseidon. He was rubbing his hands slowly and holding on to his glasses. Sweat was streaming from his hair, and he would even turn away from people who were staring at him. 

He wasn't sure if he would believe what he was seeing; all of his teachers, the principal, and even his classmates believed that he was cursed. He has no choice, though, because he is here to push through what he has been witnessing. He sighed and turned away once more, saying, "I've seen monsters, and I can also tell when someone is going to die."

He's able to see it. He was able to foresee any type of death before it occurred, whether it was an accident, a real murder, or even a mass murder. As a result, many souls are pursuing him because they think he's the only one who can help them get to their rightful place. 

And there's more to it," Saku said, slamming the table and glancing into his blue eyes. "The portal,"

"Portal? Can you access the Underworld? Tell me more about it," Poseidon said, looking at him and asking him to rub his chin. He simply nodded. "Can you do anything else? "

"Yes, I am." Saku puts down his books and says, "Look at this, the figure of skulls that I needed to tame." Then, slowly, he activates his ring and calls forth a large trio of skulls behind him, their eyes glowing red, and the classroom starts to crash back and forth. His face turned slightly paler as his black veins rose up around his neck and to his face.

The skull was connected to his black veins and he can use it whether he wanted to rampage on his own will.

"Given that you're completely aware of how your abilities are developing, there's something you should know. You're Hades' son," Poseidon told him. He wasn't sure how much he would process this, but he had to know what he needed to know. Did that human Catherine really abandon him to an orphanage without even bothering to tell him? Does she truly believe she will escape this?

"You're a Demigod," Poseidon said, tapping his head and approaching a little.

Saku only arched his brows, confused by Poseidon's words and uncertain about his sincerity. "Demi–what?"

"And as soon as you find out who your bond will be with, more of your problems will appear," he stated.

Saku appeared much more agitated than before; he is unsure if Poseidon was being conceited or if he simply has to exercise greater caution. "I have no idea what that is, but I do know that you shouldn't allow other people to influence your fate."

"Listen—" 

Itinaas na lang ni Saku ang kamay niya at kinawayan niya 'to. He must know the identity of the person with whom he must share that bond. Sa totoo lang, 'di niya alam kung pa'no niya matatanggap ang lahat ng katotohanan na 'to. He lost everything when his own family turned their backs on him.

Furthermore, shouldn't he have been the one who initially arrived here if Hades had to speak to him? O baka 'di pa siya tapos na makipagkumpitensya sa kanyang mga kapatid at kung sa tingin mo'y matutuwa siya sa mga bagay na 'di niya dapat malaman, nagkakamali ka.

Kinuha niya ang kanyang bag when he caught a glimpse of a man wearing a black hood from a distance, sinusundan siya nito and more akin to caring for him. Charon was the one who had been spying on him.

"What a drag," Saku placed his backpack on his back and clicked his tongue at saka siya umalis ng room.

Then he was abruptly surrounded by a gang of children who were grinning mockingly and holding pebbles saka nila itinapat 'yon kay Saku at pinagbabato siya, "Ngayon na! Ngayon, lagot ka sa'min!"

He was slightly hurt and had blood dripping from his face as a result of the rock flying directly at it. Saku looked at the children, especially Rowan, and said, "You're going to die by a plane crash after that," without even trying to fight them back. "Mangyayari 'yon matapos mong sunduin ang tatay mo. You certainly can't, yet both of your parents lived. It is up to fate to make that decision, not you."

"Ha!? Are you crazy!?"

"Yes, you're chosen by fate."

Rowan clutched his hand and threw some pebbles, and his face became flustered because of what he said; if he's coming up with ridiculous ideas, he should stop. "What the fuck is wrong with you!?"

"Your fate has been determined once the darkness has set in. You have the option to run away from it."

Papaalis na rin si Saku at nag-iimpake na siya, ngayon na ang araw para ampunin siya. Kaya naman kanina pa sunod ng sunod si Ria. Kung saan siya pumunta, doon din pumupunta si Ria. Napabuntong hininga na lang si Saku at hinarap ang kapatid.

Dumating ang araw na umalis si Saku sa bahay, inimpake ang kanyang mga bag, at handa nang salubungin ang mga aampon sa kanya. Kaya kanina pa sumusunod si Ria. Kung sa'n siya pumunta, d'on rin siya sumusunod. Bumuntong hininga na lang si Saku at tumingin sa kapatid.

"Do you need anything, Ariadne Clematis Allard?"The power emanating from him was evident in the deeper tone of his voice.

"Talaga bang aalis ka na, Kuya?" 

"Please take these candies." Nang inilahad ni Ria ang kanyang kamay, iniabot ni Saku ang curly tops na binili niya kanina sa tindahan. 'Di kasi aalis si Ria unless bibigyan niya 'to ng sweets kaya no choice siya kundi gawin 'yun.

Binuksan ni Ria ang chocolate na binigay sa kanya ng kapatid at kinain 'to. Sa sobrang tuwa niya sa binigay ni Saku, ngumiti si Saku sa kanya at ginulo ang buhok niya and he simply sighed, saying, "I'm sorry, Ria, that I have to leave."

"You may agree that I'm self-centered, but I genuinely want you here, kuya." Lumapit si Ria sa kanya at niyakap niya 'to ng mahigpit, "When I learned from Kuya Rino na kapatid kita, sobrang saya ko kuya! I was really excited to play with you."

"Ariadne." 

"Just stay up for a little while, and we'll always be together. Mag-iipon lang ako at babalikan ko kayo. Si kuya na bahala sa inyo, ha?" Saku gave her a gentle head pat while grinning at her.

"Promise?" Xandria questioned, and she proceeded to use a pinky swear.

"I swear," he assured her.

Pag-alis ni Saku dala ang kanyang bag, may nakita siyang kotse na naghihintay sa kanya. He noticed a man waving while the car remained motionless kaya tumango na lang siya at sumakay siya sa kotse. He wasn't particularly looking forward to it, but he had no idea what kind of family he would be dealing with this time.

Gaya ng dati, ipakita sa kanya ang pabor na sa tingin mo'y talagang mabait ang kanyang stepfather at 'di siya nahirapang mag-adjust. Pinakain, binihisan at pinaaral siya, ngunit may isang bagay na 'di niya inaasahan.

Na isa siyang miyembro ng sindikato.

Palagi niyang nakikitang umiinom ang kanyang ama at lagi niyang napapansin na magulo ang kanyang mga gamit at may droga pa and it is unclear what he may be doing with them and where he is taking them. At madalas din siyang magwala.

He approached him and extended his hand to grasp him. "Tay..."

Halos wala na rin siyang tulog and as soon as he saw him, he simply clicked his tongue. Hindi siya nag-alinlangan na itulak palayo si Saku at sinamaan pa niya 'to ng tingin, "Bakit, ha!? Iiwan mo rin ba ako kagaya ng ginawa ng nanay mo sa'kin dahil sa pera? Sumagot ka!"

That's how it's always been. He didn't particularly enjoy the table full of food because he saw his own parents yelling at each other and hurting each other, and his parents frequently quarrel over money. It was extreme. Additionally, both of his parents would yell at him and give him a glare when he asked why they were fighting. He never bothered to respond to them because of this.

And worse part is, madalas din siyang ibenta ng mga 'to kani-kanino.Saku simply went to gaze at the flickering shadows and thought, 'So sometimes I wonder why people become so obsessed with money so that they can just use it for evil.'

And to be honest with you, hindi niya 'yon gusto dahil napunta siya sa kung ano-anong delikadong sitwasyon. Furthermore, there are no suitable words to describe what it was pero sa murang edad niya, nakita na niya ang iba't ibang klaseng kasamaan ng isang tao. Can he even complain, for example? No. His pride has consistently been repeatedly trampled under by others.

Sa totoo lang, hindi na rin niya alam kung ano pang gagawin niya.

He was there for others no matter what pero may pakialam ba siya sa nararamdaman niya? Wala! Wala, ni isa! Gusto niyang sabihin sa ama na umampon sa kanya na kahit iwan siya ng babaeng 'yon ay nandito pa rin siya. Those were the things he wanted to say pero natatakot siya na baka abusuhin na naman ng iba kabutihang pinapakita niya.

"Tay," hikbi na lang ni Saku at pinunasan ang luha niya. Naging pamilya rin naman sila so even though he can't even treat him that way, at least he deserves that kind of respect.

"Iwan mo na ako rito,"He said."Kagaya ka lang din ng babaeng 'yon!" 

Tinignan na lang niya 'to diretso sa mata at saka siya umiling. Napayuko na lang siya at hindi niya alam kung ano ang gagawin niya. Kahit na pa sabihin mong wala na siyang pake ngayon sa kanya pero tinanggap pa rin niya ito, at naging pamilya pa rin naman sila kaya hindi niya basta na lang na iwan na lang ito ng matagal. So he took the courage to help him.

He was unable to conceal his sympathy for him. 'This is the reason I wish to help others. Kahit sa'n pa man sila nasasaktan, gusto ko sila tulungan. Because I've been with a family that has negatively effected me, I already know that. I wanted to help those who are unable to pay for their own treatment because someone else is failing to provide it, even though they desperately need it.'

Being weak doesn't mean you're worthless or incapable of doing anything. The majority of people said that it took bravery to ask for help because they thought that no one could possibly understand their thoughts or even themselves. It's not your fault that people you believed you could trust are pushing you away. Wala na sa'yo ang mali, nasa kanila na ang mali and additionally, you don't have to apologize if you decide to keep your own peace.

'This is why I wanted to become a doctor and let people know that it's okay not to be okay,' Saku thought, sighing as she looked at him once more. You don't have to always be alright. There will be bad days, but try not to let the negativity around you, especially from others, push you over the edge to the point of losing everything. 

I wanted to be able to help others who are in need but are unable to protect themselves.

Bumuntong hininga siya at tinitigan niya 'to ng seryoso, "Tay, 'di kita iiwan..."

"Talaga?" tanong nito, sabay hawak sa mga balikat niya niya tsaka niya 'to hinigpitan. He was clearly in a lot of pain because his eyes were sad and his breathing was struggled to breathe at binigyan siya nito ng masasamang tingin. 'Di na niya kailangan pang magpaliwanag pa kung gaano siya kinamumuhian ng sarili niyang tatay.

"Kung sasabihin ko ba na ibenta mo ang sarili mo para magkapera tayo kahit kaunti, ibibigay mo ba ha? I–ibibigay mo ba 'yon?"

Niyugyog na lang niya si Saku and pleading with him intensely to give him some cash. His muscles tensed as he bit his lip at halatang-halata na mismo sa mga mata niya of his potential level of restlessness. Hinigpitan pa niya lalo ang pagkakahawak sa balikat nito, "Iyon ang gusto ko! Ibibigay mo, 'di' ba? Para balikan tayo ng nanay mo..."

He was obviously repulsed by his appearance. Napayakap na lang siya sa sarili at halos mamutla habang seryosong nakatingin sa tatay niya. 'Di alam ni Saku kung pa'no tumingin sa kanyang tatay ngayon. Kaya niya ba talagang hilingin 'to? He was just ten years old!

Napatakip na lang siya ng bibig, halos masuka sa alaala. Mga alaalang ayaw na niyang balikan. How can he merely overlook the fact that he was frequently forced against his will? Nobody was even able to respond to his cries for assistance.

He was scared by it.

Nangyari ulit. Ginamit na naman siya ng sarili niyang magulang para pagkakitaan ng pera. Kung kani-kanino siya binenta at hindi niya maatim ang mga kababuyan na natatanggap niya! At ang mas masama pa rito, nagawa pa ng tatay niya na dalhin siya sa sindikato. He don't how how he should feel about this. He felt dirty. 

Nakuha na niya ang gusto niya, ano pa ang kailangan niya?

Why isn't there enough money for him when he already received all of it when he sold him? How long is he going to use him for this?

He is afraid of every night. He was internally broken day and night in a recurring cycle. If that's what you call it, he was definitely damaged. He was unable to even think clearly because his thoughts were elsewhere. Nanginginig ang buong kamay niya at napahawak na lang siya sa tenga niya and he sobbed. This is already too much!

Wala siyang matakbuhan. Nobody would ever accept that he had experienced sexual harassment. How is that possible? He's a boy. So how is he going to explain it to others?

He attempted to flee here.

He bided his time until the guards left at siniguro niya na walang nagbabantay sa kanya at doon niya siniguro na walang makakahabol sa kanya the moment that he tried to escape. At dahil sa ginawa niya, doon nagalit ang tatay niya. Hindi niya ito mapakawalan since he was in need of money.

He was only able to glare at him at hinatak niya ito mula sa kama niya, "Mamayang gabi ang punta ni Madame. Ayusin mo ang sarili mo."

"Ayoko." He glared at him.

He might be truly happy in a different life.

"Henry, my son." Hindi niya alam kung kanino man ang boses na 'yon, pero sigurado siyang 'di ito galing sa karaniwang tao. The clouds began to turn gray, the underground began to rumble, and it seemed as though a battle was about to break out.

"Unleash your power." 

The fear was gone from him tonight.

He had the impression of a warrior engaged in an unending conflict with no way out. It has been established that he was in combat and that he held the key to death. Dead bodies are all over the place, and he hastily combed his hair, which was dripping blood, while the enormous skulls next to him snarled. He was certain that he had just let his inner monster loose.

The fear was gone from him tonight.

He had the impression of a warrior engaged in an unending conflict with no way out. It has been established that he was in combat and that he held the key to death. Dead bodies are all over the place, and he hastily combed his hair, which was dripping blood, while the enormous skulls next to him snarled. He was certain that he had just let his inner monster loose.

He heard the police siren roving around before he realized it at halos manginig ang kamay niya, at wala man lang siyang kaalam-alam sa mga nangyari. At that moment, he heard footsteps approaching, and his only choice was to flee.

Sobrang bilis ng tibok ng puso niya, at 'di niya alam kung sa'n siya dadalhin nito However, he simply kept running, unsure of where his feet would lead him. Right now, all he knows is that he must get away from this sheer terror. Halos matumba na siya and he was terrified when he turned to face his side and saw that blood was all around him.

He was extremely tense and unsure of what to do. Saku appeared more anxious than ever, and his palms were shaking after discovering blood in his hands. He was young. And what does he have right now? A murder. He murdered someone he was not supposed to.

His emotions were stronger than usual, and he couldn't think clearly. He simply knew he had done something he wasn't supposed to.

"What is this!?" Saku just shouted, and a light appeared on his body, resembling a key that goes to Persephone.

To pass into the underworld, you'll need a key to open that specific door. In fact, sure. Saku is Hades' son, hence he was given a key to enter through the other realm. At kung saan man nanggaling 'yon, that remains a mystery.

The door reacts unexpectedly, and some magical enchantments show up. The wood suddenly began to develop, showing the bridge to the other realm.

Then a voice enticed him to approach it, saying, "Are you up for an adventure, little boy?"

As Saku followed each golden dust he hoped to see, he hesitated to follow the voice he needed to hear. Then he noticed a female. She is carrying a scepter and a sheaf of wheat. When she is depicted with her mother (as it often happens), it is Demeter who typically carries the scepter and the sheaf, while Persephone is holding a special type of a four-tipped torch which was used in the Eleusinian mysteries.

He approached her, curious about who she was, asking, "Persephone?"Why is the Queen of the Underworld in this place? Does she wish to meet him? However, why? 

"I'll take you to another place. Come here," the woman with the red hair says, smiling at him at tumango na lang siya saka niya hinawakan ang kamay niya."We'll try to find your friends."

Napataas na lang ang kilay niya.He had friends, but since when? How come anyone would want to be his friend now, when the last he recalls was that everyone wanted to stay away from him due to his death visions? 'Di niya maintindihan.

The two girls who appeared to be searching for him then startled him. May mga kasama pa silang mga pulis at parang may hinahanap sila sa buong lugar. Biglaang nakaramdam ng takot si Saku and he abruptly retreats, at bago pa man siya makaalis, napansin na siya ng batang babae. Her appearance was both stylish and attractive.

He simply wrapped his arms around himself as the wind pushed a chill through their space. He avoided making contact with the girl who was chasing him. Additionally, it's likely that this was his first encounter with Minami. He also didn't think much of her. He hated her. He's enraged by her since she is there, frantically running to him and disobeying all the rules.

With her silky raven hair blowing in the breeze and the moonlight filtering through it, she pushed her way in and looked incredibly lively. Her lavender-hued eyes shone brightly dahil gano'n siya talaga. Akala mo'y parang isang diyamante 'pag kumukinang ang buwan sa kanya. Her complexion appeared as pale as snow at sobrang puti niya.

She wore a white side bag and a pink dress with a pearl necklace matching it. This had been their very first meeting, if he could recall. Where will the initial bond occur? Indeed, the threads that bind them will come together on this day. It seems as though you are powerless to stop what fate is about to do to you.

He really doesn't want to cross paths with anyone right now because his thoughts are too negative. The moment Saku steered clear of the young girl, her enthusiasm abruptly diminished. Whatever her problem is, he doesn't know it, but she should just stop it. She can just leave him alone; he's already been through hell. She should stop bothering him while he's being nice, even though he may not know her.

"Wait!" Sigaw ni Minami

"Who cares," Iwas na lang ni Saku at padabog 'tong naglalakad hanggang sa mahawakan na lang ni Minami ang kamay niya, at napataas na lang ang kilay niya.

"Hey there, jerk! I'm speaking to you. 'Di mo ba ako nakikita–"

The instant her bag drops, napansin niya na magkahawak ang kamay nilang pareho, at nagulat si Minami nang pareho silang lumiwanag. Something she never imagined seeing in her lifetime. The two of them turned a page of a book abruptly, and a golden thread appeared on their fingers, drawing them closer together. After that, something darker started to emerge; given that he was Hades' son, death was probably already in his grasp the instant he touched her. As if he had seen the dark premonition he shouldn't have, black thunders started crashing down beneath the grey skies.

The death of this woman is guaranteed.