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ANG MGA TAO ay masaya sa pagsisimula ng gabing 'to dahil oras na ng misa de gallo. Bilang resulta, isa na ito sa mga karaniwang gawi ng maraming tao dito. The first mass began on this date, December 10th.

Ang isang malaking bilang ng mga tao ay naniniwala na ang misa na 'to ay mahalaga upang ipahayag ang pasasalamat sa lahat ng biyaya na ibinibigay sa kanila at 'di lamang humiling ng mga bagay na gusto nilang makuha sa darating na kapaskuhan.

However, this wasn't the first time this had happened.

"Be alert," Utos ni Sage sa mga kasamahan niya at ginagawa niya ang lahat ng makakaya niya upang matagumpayan ang mission na binigay sa kanila. Tumingin siya sa paligid at pinagmamasdan ang bawat tao na papasok sa simbahan. 

Ang pagdating ni Sage sa Barangay 17 ay malinaw na 'di lamang isang paraan na makisaya sa mga tao, she was certain that was what the place was named. The Police General issued them particular orders to monitor the area and protect the civilians in light of the ongoing murder investigation.

And, as much as she disliked going to this case, she was forced to do so. Her partner, Lexie, requested that she take on this case. Kung siya lang ang tatanungin, mas gusto niya ang isang kaso ng murder kung saan siya'y lubos na interesado sa halip na magbantay dito!

"Alam kong ayaw mo sa assignment na 'to, Ms. Cariaga but just think of it na stepping stone mo na rin 'to para umangat ang rango mo!" bungad ni Esme sa kanya at inakbayan niya. Ang kanyang mga ngiti ay nagpapasigla, na akala mo'y wala sila sa delikadong misyon.

"Basta, gusto kong matapos na 'to para makauwi na." Grey put up his glasses, his gaze focused on the mass that they were currently having.

"Hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit tinanggap pa ni Lexie 'to!" Sage shouted at tinitigan niya ang nasa pangalawang pangkat. Si Lexie ang partner niya sa lahat ng kaso na nakaupo doon.

Sage focused her attention on her side, who appeared to be chatting. She is not the kind to meddle in someone else's business simply because they ask for her opinions. She has always been that kind of person.

Even at work, she always follows the regulations set by her superiors. She adjusted her jacket and gazed at them.

"Siguro ka ba d'yan? Baka guni-guni mo lang!"

"Oo nga! Nakita ko mismo! Basta't ang alam ko, bagong salta ang batang 'yon dito at may kakaiba siyang ginagawa!"

"Huh!? Paano mo nasabi?"

Nagtataas na lamang ng kilay si Sage sa mga matatandang nagdadaldalan, at 'di niya mapigilan ang kanyang mga labis na damdamin na maging matigas. Pagdating sa pagdadasal, siya'y isang seryosong tao.

That group of females became more noisier as they argued over a suspicious person. Sage ran towards them, pointing at her mouth and telling them to stop talking.

Napakunot ang mga noo ng matatanda sa inasta nila, at saka siya hinigit ni Esme She flashed them a grin and rubbed her hair, and her sweat decreased a little due to the tension between Sage and the ladies here. "Pasensya na po kayo sa kasama namin. 'Di pa kasi nagkakape 'yan, kaya ang sama ng mukha 'no? Hahaha!"

"Ayusin mo buhay mo, Esme." Sage crossed her legs and gave her evil glares. She appeared even more menacing than before as she glared at her.

Her gaze wandered all over the place, and she was already glaring, but her stance remained set in stone, producing an unsettling aura due to the tension between them.

"Mas natatakot pa yata ako sa inyo Ma'am kesa doon sa kasong pinapagawa sa 'tin!"Yugyog ni Esme sa kanya.

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ESME COULD only chuckle, but seeing the ladies' looks at Sage made it even worse! Katulad na nga ng sinasabi niya, magpigil dapat 'tong babaeng ito sa pagiging pranka niya minsan!

The only situation she could have envisioned was being scolded by her superiors for Sage's issues, which sent chills down her spine.

Sage could only open her mouth, and something piqued her interest. They've been talking to a suspicious person. "That guy you're speaking about, ano'ng kababalaghan ang ginagawa niya? Care to tell?"

Her concentration shifted to them, and she lifted her chin, displaying her dominating attitude as she crossed her legs, her aura darkening and smirking at them. She's like a curious little cat eager for adventure.

The ladies understood that they needed to prove something to her. At umayos lang sila sa upuan nila, "Matapos ang misa, may pupunta dito. Bago siyang salta dito at 'di siya karaniwang tao." Paliwanag nila at sabay-sabay silang napalunok.

"Hmm..." Sage put her hands on her cheeks and appeared even more curious.

This piques her interest even more. Siguraduhin lang nila na malaki ang ibabayad nila sa kasong ito dahil ayaw  ni Sage na mapupunta lang sa wala ang lahat ng 'to. The mass proceeded. At nagsimula na ang misa ng pari. Explaining how important the Christmas spirit is.

Masayang-masaya ang iba habang nakikinig it also expresses how essential it is to each family. And then habang patapos, katulad ng kinaugalian, nagbigay sila ng offering sa simbahan at pumila for the communion.

Sage looks at her watch and appears to be expecting someone. She was quite wondering who that was. Only time would tell.

Suddenly, there was a thunder, which shut outdoors. Mas lalo lumabas ang hiwaga ng lugar nitong barangay. There are threatening steps coming through, and Sage sensed something was wrong.

Ang usok sa kanilang paligid ay lumawak lamang, at ang lalaki ay unti-unting naglabas ng isang malaking sinulid and the black orbs are shining through along with his aura and it's somewhat—darker.

Agad na tumayo si Lexie at hinarap niya 'to.

"Huwag kang gagalaw, grim reaper!" Pinaputok niya lamang ang baril, ngunit 'di man lang natamaan 'to.

"Your nightmare has arrived," the man smirks as he strikes Lexie, moves his death scythe, and murders her.