SKY.

The rowdiness inside the Demigods Academy echoes in every corner, they weren't celebrating because of the alliances between the Olympians and the other races instead, they are outburst because of the demise of our beloved sub-power.

Our sub-power was already present on the day we are born and without it makes a huge difference. Like something is lacking about our identity.

My eyes were shut while resting my head on the couch. I was alone with two idiots; Phoenix and his pet, Kaki, watching them is like wasting my time so I decided to shut my eyes. They are giggling endlessly and watching them is like watching two Phoenix while doing stupid things.

I felt faint magical energy being released, I heard the door opened yet I remained my eyes close but I am a hundred percent sure that is Ice together with Sue and Aizelle.

"Welcome back, your highness." Phoenix joked. Kaki laughed. Supportive pet.

Naramdaman kong lumubog ang couch dahilan para mapamulat ako. Ice was inspecting me from head to toe, "Stop staring, your highness. I'm just a mere demigod." I joked.

Ice rolled her eyes, "Ang lahat ng anak ng lalaking Olympian God ay may royal blood, stop being stupid."

"I'm not an Undersea, I am a Lockser."

"Still, it is a surname of a royal."

I looked at her with curious eyes, she was languidly glancing at me. And she's not someone who jokes around at times like this, "It is?" I asked.

"Hephaestus' bloodline," Phoenix interrupted. His face was serious while brushing Kaki's hair. I have no idea.

Hindi naman ako gumawa ng research tungkol sa apilyedo dahil 'yon ang inutos sa 'kin ng lalaking 'yon. Wait. Hephaestus?

"Yes, dude. You're using Master Garet's surname," Phoenix smirked. Saglit na nag-iba ang mga mata ni Phoenix, lumalim ito at tila malalim ang kanyang iniisip, "Sky, you have the blood of a royal. Sa tingin mo, how strong will you be if you received the blood of a King Vessel?"

I was left speechless. Tila naghihintay si Phoenix sa isasagot ko ngunit kahit isang saita ay walang lumabas dito. We were interrupted when the door suddenly opened and revealed Aizen together with Light.

Droplets of sweat were visible on Aizen's temple while Light was looking at Aizelle who was hugging Kaki. Napangisi na lamang ako nang tumikhim siya at bumaling sa amin, "Master Garet and the others want to see us," Light said.

On our way to the office, marami ang napagusapan namin. At ang tanong sa akin ni Phoenix ay hindi na muling naungkat pa. Ice and I knew how sensitive that topic is. Binibida ni Phoenix ang djinn na nakuha niya sa Dragon Island at si Aizelle naman ang tuwang-tuwa kay Kaki, they seem close.

We halted when we saw my mother looking at the carved name of Madam Stone in the wooden door. Both Light and I hugged her. "She's alive but where is she?" She asked.

When Aizen came back from the Underworld, he noticed a note from his pocket with a sticker of Gnomeo on it, the note was telling us that Titans have Madam Stone as their hostage. But none of the Primus told anyone about it, we kept it as a secret.

"Let's go inside, Primus." She smiled.

When she opened the door her face expression changed. She was languidly looking in front, we followed her and saw the fourteen Olympian Gods standing before us. We all bowed our heads except for my mother, she scowled and went to the couch.

"Nice entrance, Alexis." Apollo teased. She just raised her middle finger and rolled her eyes.

Nang tumikhim si Master Garet ay nabaling ang atensyon namin sa kanya ngunit hindi nakatakas sa 'king paningin ang palihim na pagtingin ni Apollo kay Aizelle.

I roamed my sight, the man that I was looking for wasn't here. "If you're looking for him, he is not here," Hera mumbled while looking at me, her chestnut eyes were oozing with authority yet she looks sophisticated and elegant. "He said that he doesn't want to come to you. He wants you to come to him,"

I can't help but smile. That is so like him. Hestia wasn't also around at ang pumalit sa presensiya nilang dalawa ay sina Eros at Psyche.

"Iba ang magiging training niyo, Primus." Master Garet stated. He was seriously eyeing us. "It was Apollo who suggested it because the gods cannot meddle with our fight against the Titans."

And once again he cleared his throat, "Artemis will train Aicelyn,"

"Psyche will train Aizen. And I hoped that the next time we see each other, you are no longer afraid of your blessing."

"Aizelle will be trained by Eros."

"Athena will train you, Light. She will help you reach the highest potential of Intelectix,"

"And the most unlikely duo, Phoenix you will be trained by Apollo. Don't you dare bring any woman—"

"That's rude, Garet." Apollo scowled. He was acting like he was hurt, "Mukha ba akong babaero?"

"Gusto mo talagang sagutin ko 'yan?"

"Oo, kung tunay at totoo ka sa aki—"

"Oo, babaero ka." Master Garet jeered. Bumaling siya bigla sa akin at bumaling kay Tito Glifford habang nanguso sa akin.

"Ipapasa mo pa talaga sa 'kin?" Tito Glifford asked.

"Seventeen years na, Garet. Move on." Tita Freya whispered.

"Alexis, you can introduce him." Tito Jackson suggested.

"No way." My mother grimaced.

Nag uusap silang lahat na tila wala lamang sa kanila ang prisensiya ng mga dyos at dyosa, tila sanay na ang dyos at dyosa na hindi sila nirerespeto ng mga 'to.

Tumikhim si Tito Glifford, "Poseidon will be your partner, Sky."

Sue was exchanging glances with Hera when Zeus cleared his throat. He was looking at his daughter, his eyes were screaming for her attention yet it was given to his wife. The Ruler of Olympus has been rejected. "Sue,"

"What?" Sue asked.

"I will train you."

"I know," Sue mumbled. I pursed my lips, tila nagulat si Zeus sa sagot sa kanya ng kaniyang anak. "Sue, come with—"

"Talk to me, Hera," Sue said. Lahat kami ay gulat na napatingin sa kanya. I know that I'm not the only one who noticed Sue's behavior from the past days, she was acting odd.

"She told you, huh?" Hera asked.

Sue tilted her head and smirked, "Enlighten me,"

Hera snapped her fingers. All of a sudden, a magic circle appeared beneath Sue and Hera and they disappeared with just a blink.

"Aicelyn, can I talk to you?" Aphrodite asked. She smiled when Ice nodded. Both of them exited the office properly.

"Aphrodite is really fond of her." Tita Freya commented.

"Well, siya naman talaga dapat ang blessed child ni Aphrodite kung hindi siya tinakbo ng isa d'yan." Tito Jackson stated.

"Want to die, Jackson?" Artemis asked.

"Ay, mga bubulilit, usap-usap muna kayo. Isang buwan kayong 'di magkikita, landian muna kayo—"

"Just come back before 10 P.M." Master Garet said.

The Primus and I were finding a quest in Achaea. Ice and Sue are still not around, and because Aizelle is the only woman around, we gave her the privilege to pick our quest.

Pero habang tinitingnan ang pinapakita niyang poster sa'min ay tila gusto ko na bawiin ang pribilehiyong binigay namin sa kanya.

The quest was about attending a grand ball held by the Sherringford Family. Someone wanted to steal the heirloom of the Sherringford Family, an amulet that is being passed down from generation to generation.

"It will start at six in the evening." We all looked behind when we heard Sue. She was reading the duplicate poster of the quest.

"We should prepare." Ice mumbled.

We all frowned in defeat.

I am languidly looking around, I am wearing a slim-fit jacket, waistcoat, and trouser and the plain white polo is complemented by a navy tie with white polka dot and matching pocket square.

They are inside the cabin dahil pinalayas nila kami nang matapos kami sa pagbibihis. "What is taking them so long?" Light asked. Irritation was present on his face.

Light is wearing a dark, pinstriped suit paired with a white dress shirt, a conservative tie, and black leather oxfords.

Aizen is already party-ready with his navy trousers, waistcoat, and jacket that are cut in a slim fit with a grey check design. Complete with herringbone shirt, tie, and pocket square.

Phoenix is with a five-piece look in his maroon jacket, trouser, waistcoat, shirt, and black tie and hanky.

Hulog nang langit dahil bumukas na ang pinto sa tagal nang aming paghihintay.

"Oh my demigods! You are all smoking hot!" Sue exclaimed. And let's welcome Sue Alexandria Clarkson our first entry—She's wearing an all-black mermaid gown with a shawl and her hair is fixed on one side.

"Wow." Light and I can't help but smirk at Phoenix's reaction. He lost words."You almost look like a human..."

"Or you could just say that she is beautiful?" Aizelle steps out. Now it was my turn to smirk alone. Light sheepishly look away.

"I can handle waiting for another hour. Fix your dress, Aizelle." Light grimaced. Aizelle is wearing a black long dress with side slit and high boots with long white hair extensions.

"Design 'yon. At bakit ikaw ang nagrereklamo sa damit n'ya? Ikaw ang kapatid?" Aizen asked. He suddenly clasps his hands as he looks around, "At wala na naman akong kapartner!"

I just shook my head. Nang tumingin ako sa pinto ay saktong paglabas ni Ice. She's wearing a perfectly fitted white gown with her long white ash gray hair is on her side.

She looks stunning.

She looks like a bride who's ready to walk down the aisle.

"Boom. Laglag panga si Sky." Aizen whispered.

"Shut up, Aizen." I frowned.

Aizen looked at me with disbelief, "Wala kang consideration, Sky! My heart is brokening, Sky. Wala akong ka-loveteam!"

"Brokening, ampota." Phoenix whispered. "Wait for the mermaid and you'll be fine,"

After Aizen's drama, we head out to the Sherringford's home.

Ang amulet ay importante sa panganay ng isang miyembro ng elite family, ito ay binibigay sa babaeng mapapangasawa ng panganay na anak. And the Sherringford's tradition is to display it at exactly 9 o'clock of the evening every November 21st, whoever gets it will be the wife of the heir of the Sherringford Family.

The three girls were commanded to participate in the event but Ice scowled at Mrs. Sherringford and said that she shouldn't command her or she'll turn her into a human sculpture.

"A child of Hermes is our enemy," Aizen stated.

"Let's blend in. Light, you know what to do." I said.

Light activated his Intelectix before leaving. A tiny screen appeared in our front with our name on it. And even without our telepathy, we could still talk inside our minds.

I saw a woman with pale amber eyes, she has long brown hair. "Shall we dance?" I asked.

"Ang tinik talaga ni Sky. Iwan mo na 'yan, Ice. Sa akin ka na." Aizen mumbled.

"Okay." Ice answered that made me frowned.

"Why are you frowning?" The lady asked.

"Well... To be honest, I don't like this tradition that the elite families are practicing." I lied.

"We are in the same boat,"

I smirked, "But you are participating." I stated. She slyly smiled.

"Not because I'm participating means I'm enjoying it."

After the dance, she excused herself. I decided to sit down and when I roamed my sight, I can't help but frown while looking at my friends.

Light was secretly sending death daggers to those who are asking Aizelle for a dance, Aizelle was smiling awkwardly dahil umaalis ang mga nag-aaya sa kanya.

Phoenix was talking to someone he knows, might be a friend of his family or what.

Sue was sitting at the corner and it seems her mind is traveling as of now.

While Aizen and Ice were eating, they are having a contest who'll eat the most strawberry cake. Hindi ko talaga alam kung bakit pero pakiramdam ko may favoristism na nagaganap dito. Galit na galit 'yan pag palihim kaming nakuha sa strawberry cake niya.

I was about to complain when the lights suddenly turned off. Tons of ball of blue fire dance in the air, they were dancing on a white box that suddenly appeared. The box slowly opened and revealed a crimson amulet that was resting on a cushion.

And when the blue fire stopped dancing, all the ladies began to run towards the amulet. The lights turn on, the woman that I was dancing earlier caught my attention. She wasn't moving yet she's smiling.

And then realization struck me.

She was about to run when the floor was covered with ice. All of the guests were stuck on the floor. Ice elegantly made stairs and slowly walked towards the box. Ice mockingly tilted her head and looked at Mrs. Sherringford.

I didn't budge to move when the woman earlier got out of the floor, she was fast enough to get the amulet first before Ice.

"She's the thief?"

"I thought the Hermes child was a guy?"

"Please get the amulet!" Mrs. Sherringford screamed.

None of us move when the ice quickly melted. "Hey, Primus! I didn't hire you for—"

"But we didn't agree that will meddle on someone's love story," I told her.

"She won," Ice stated.

"You're their son's other half, right?" Light asked.

The woman blinks multiple times, "How did you know?" she asked.

"I have a brain," Light answered.

Mrs. Sherringford stayed quiet. She was too guilty.

And when Mr. Sherringford heaved a sigh. His wife's plan was defeated.

So, that's it.

"But you, Mrs. Sherringford, made a story about a child of Hermes wanting to steal the amulet. The grand ball is being held during the firstborn child's 20th birthday, yet he is only 19." Phoenix explained.

A guy walked out of a room, he runs towards the woman and glared at Mrs. Sherringford, "We won the deal, Mom. Cherry got the amulet."

Mr. Sherringford smiled and clapped his hands, "Let's congratulate them. I wish for the best for the two of you, my dear son, Red snd Cherry."

Mrs. Sherringford left with a huge disappointment. She needs to realize that she can't control his son whatever plans she does.

9:27 P.M.

I roamed my eyes and noticed that Ice suddenly disappeared. Everyone began to celebrate. Light was dancing with Aizelle while Phoenix and the other two were discussing something.

And not from afar, I saw Ice who was still busy eating a bunch of strawberry cake.

Nang maglakad ako papunta sa pwesto niya ay hindi niya man lamang napansin ang prisensiya ko. She was pre-occupied by the fact that she was eating her comfort food.

"Shall we dance, your highness?" I asked. I offered my hand, she just looked at it and ignored me for the stupid cake. She picked the cake instead of me.

I sighed. I defeatedly turned my back. Pagkain ang kalaban ko, punyeta.

"Rude. Where are you going?"

"Leaving."

"You asked me to dance with you yet you're going to ditch me."

"You picked the stupid cake."

Ice laughed. "Silly, I just finished it."

Ah, right. Ayaw niyang nasasayang ang pagkain.

I cleared my throat and smiled, "Shall we dance, Yelo?" I asked and bowed.

"Why not, Langit?"

Nang kinuha ko ang kamay niya ay nilagay ko 'yon sa aking balikat, nilagay ko naman sa baiwang niya ang mga kamay ko. Her crystal blue eyes were simply captivating.

As I leaned my forehead to hers, various thoughts came into my mind. "You look enchanting,"

"Stop drowning me." She murmured.

I warmly smiled, "Let's drown together,"

And as we listened to the music, I softly kissed her forehead.

"Until... Until we meet again,"

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