Hi, crowns. This is a light hearted chapter. Hope you still enjoy, and drop your comments! Thank you so much and sorry for all the errors.

Have a great one and take care! 🤍

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#TCS62: Smiles, Sunshine, and Goodnights

Amythee Hope's POV

Hindi kami makaalis sa pagkakaluhod matapos gawin 'yun ng mga Evans. My skin crept in fear, knowing that the powerful and fearsome Evans also lowered their heads, and knelt down. Like, that was such an impossible spectacle if you ask me.

It was like I couldn't even breathe, too. Because I didn't know if it was permitted to do it. That was how pressuring and powerful the air was. Napapikit na ako nang mariin, at halos muntik ma-out of balance sa kasunod na narinig.

It was a chuckle.

A soft and gentle chuckle.

Literal akong napalunok at napakurap-kurap. Parang gusto kong linisin 'yung tainga ko, saka-sakaling mali lang ako ng rinig. Wow! That chuckle freaking broke all the tension in my body! It was like suddenly I was in the clouds!

"You can stand, no need to do that. This is awkward..." the most clement and tender voice echoed. And that was the moment, I tried to glance at his face.

I swear! I felt like I was suddenly punched by fresh air, and I saw all those sunshines and flowers in him! Grabe pwede pala 'yun? Gano'n ka gaan sa loob na tingnan s'ya! 'Yung tipong ni pumitas ng bulaklak 'di n'ya pwedeng gawin kasi baka malanta lang 'yun.

When the Evans slowly rose, they looked surprised and a little conflicted. Mainly, it was Tita Princess and Tito Nate. 'Tapos 'yung triplets, biglang lumiwanag ang mukha. Lalong-lalo na si Gabby.

We also stood on our feet, but still immovable from our position, we were just gazing at them.

"Alas!" Gabby was the one who first approached the one who was beside Miracle. I was slacked jaw when I saw Gabby giving him some kind of high five game and pattern. The one called Alas was also chuckling with Gabby.

Habang pinagmamasdan ko sila, saka ko naalala 'yung lalaki! Oh, my gosh! He was the one who covered my forehead when I was supposed to bump on the metal shelf full of fragile products! Kung hindi dahil sa kanya for sure ang laki ng babayaran namin do'n!

"Long-time no see, Alas," commented Rebel while shaking his head, and they also high fived each other. I was in awe looking at it.

"Kasama mo si Ate simula no'ng mawala 'to? You took care of her?" Justice asked while they were greeting each other. Alas smiled at Justice but shook his head. I gulped because I felt like I was admiring some kind of deity.

"How are you, Alas?" Mas lalo kaming nagulat no'ng ngumiti si Law rito! Oh, my goodness! Law doesn't do that to just anyone!

"Na-miss ka namin!" tuwang-tuwang sabi ni Gabby, tapos bigla s'yang yumakap kay Alas. "Grabe, babie ka pa rin talaga, ang cute!"

Natawa si Alas, pero sumimangot si Miracle. Napakagat labi ako kasi muntik na akong ngumiti sa nakikita. Ang cute kasi nila. And it was real, Alas looked like a child right now. So pure, and cute. Parang gusto mo na lang isilid sa bulsa mo.

It was like I didn't want to believe it, I felt terrified of him earlier. Because who would be afraid of someone like that? Sobrang bait at sobrang among tingnan? Maybe we were just too tensed earlier that was why we reacted that way.

"Prince charming! Nandito ka pala kaya nakikita na namin si Mira!" Luna exclaimed and Alas hugged her a little. Nabato si Luna sa kinatatayuan, parang biglang naghugis puso mga mata n'ya, kaya bigla s'yang hinila ni Justice.

"Letse, kanina ko pa gustong tumawa at ngumiti, wala bang cue dyan na pwedeng gawin 'yun?" Lahat kami biglang napalingon kay Biblee nang sabihin n'ya 'yun.

Alas also looked at her, and he started laughing softly. He also nodded, while his eyes were almost crescent moon in shape because of Biblee's remark. Kumaway rin 'to sa amin na parang bata. Because of that, everyone blew out the air of tension inside of them.

Grabe lahat pala kami pigil hininga.

"Hello!" greeted Alas, and I felt my eyes sparkled on their own, because he was just a sunshine.

"Hi!" Halos lahat kami sabay-sabay sinabi 'yun. Kaya nagkatawanan nang marahan. Alas looked at the Crowns, too, and he signalled them to also become at ease, and not that pressuring to us.

Parang mas lalong nawala 'yung bigat sa ere dahil do'n, kasi tumakbo si Katniss papalapit sa amin, para kumustahin at yapusin kami. I hugged her back, and I was so happy that she was fine, and was back to her happy self.

Naging maingay dahil sobrang dami namin. It was just so full, but it felt livelier, and much more breathtaking. Kasi parang walang rango bigla. There was no rank, just pure friendship and bond between all of us.

We greeted each other. The crowns also approached us.

"Hello, I'm Nicasia!" masayang bati no'ng Sixth Crown. I knotted my forehead, because she looked fashionable not like what Harper had describe. Sobrang lait na lait kasi fashion nito dati kay Harper eh.

Maarte pa naman si Harper sa fashion.

"Hi! I'm Amythee," bati ko naman sa kanya at nagulat ako no'ng higitin n'ya ako at yakapin nang kaunti. Akala ko papakawalan n'ya na ako ro'n pero hindi n'ya kaagad ginawa.

"Ikaw pala 'yung nagpapainit ng ulo ni Third." Then she giggled meaningfully.

"Ay wow, benta pala 'yung pagiging shy type ni Ate Hopie at 'yung pagtalon-talon n'ya? Gagayahin ko na ba?" Nanlaki ang mga mata at napabitaw sa yakap dahil narinig ko ang mapang-asar na sabi ni Biblee.

"Patalon-talon?" Nicasia asked confusingly. "Hi!" And she also greeted Biblee.

"Oo, Nica gurl, alam mo 'yung tamang talon lang sa mga conclusion, buti nga nasalo eh. Kaso umiyak muna at nag-drama pero wow mali 'yung iniyakan! Kahiya!" Nasapok ko si Biblee kasi nakwento n'ya na lahat sa akin.

Nicasia laughed out loud because of Biblee. Tinakpan ko na kaagad ang bibig ng magaling kong kapatid. At ihinarap sa isa pang Crown.

"Gaano kataas 'yung tinalon mo, Amythee?" I was jaw dropped when I heard that from Yvoridge! I felt like my cheeks turned red with his playful and easy-going aura that wasn't like earlier when he introduced himself!

"You'd survive I'm sure. Angel have wings you know?" dagdag pa nito at halos napakurap-kurap ako sa kanya.

"Ay kabog, h'wag kang pauto kay Ate, Yvo, may sungay 'yan!" tawa naman ni Biblee.

"Hi! Ako nga pala 'yung tunay na anghel, Biblee at your service kaso taken na ako eh!" pakilala ni Biblee at tumawa si Yvoridge sa kanya.

"Yvoridge, but Yvo's fine. And you must be my famous rival." Biblee gasped to be acknowledge by the Crown who excelled the best in technology and information, according to Luna before. Biblee smiled shyly, and tucked her hair in her ears.

"Dimunyo 'yan, h'wag ka maniwala," paninira ko naman sa kapatid ko. Kaagad akong hinampas nito, kaya nagkatawanan kaming tatlo ro'n.

"I thought you'd been dying to meet all the crowns," he told us, and we both nod. "Buti 'di kayo natuluyan?" he smiled laughingly.

Natigilan kami ni Biblee, kasi bwisit! Hindi ko alam kung joke 'yun o hindi! The Crowns and their different personalities! Wow! Biblee laughed, and held her stomach. Nakipag-apir pa s'ya sa kay Yvo.

"Funny ka ha." Iiling-iling na sabi ni Biblee.

"Gwapo pa." Yvo winked.

I clapped my hands because of him! He was so light and funny to talk to! Nakahanap na naman si Biblee ng bagong ka-seat mate, at for sure, nangunguna na naman sila sa lista ng noisy kapag nagsama-sama kami.

"Hi! I'm Sloane!" Biglang lumapit sa amin si Sloane, at kaagad akong ngumiti sa kanya. We already met her because of Cleon. Magkaaway kasi madalas 'yung dalawa kapag nagkikita. Minsan kulang na lang maghagisan sila sa second floor ng building kapag nagkakasalubong.

"Kamusta love life with Cleon?" Biblee teased. Sloane rolled her eyes.

"Tutusukin ko na s'ya ng stick sa mata, bwisit s'ya!" Natawa kami ni Biblee kasi talagang aso't pusa sila ni Cleon, pero kapag kalokohan ay talagang nagkakasundo.

"Hoy, Biblee! Sasapukin kita kapag siniraan mo ako kay Sloane!" sigaw bigla ni Cleon na kausap si Katniss.

"Sasapatusin ka naman daw ni Sloane!" Biblee shouted back, and Sloane guffawed with her remarks. Natawa ako at napapilig ng ulo sa kanila ang kulit. Ang saya lang nila kausap at kasama. No dull moments.

"Hi, love life ni Art, kamusta diskarte kay Tita Annicka at Tito Sky?" I teased Caerus when he went near us. He chuckled at us, and scratched the back of his head.

"Ayaw ako palapitin no'ng kambal, paano pa 'yung magulang?" Caerus told us in a very secretive tone.

"Panira talaga 'yung kambal na 'yun." Natatawang sambit ko at umirap.

"Gusto mong tips?" Biblee questioned Caerus. Napakunot-noo naman 'yung isa.

"Baka ma-basted ka. Basted si Biblee kay Akira," I joked, and Biblee hit me on the arms. Looking so red with what I said. I giggled at her. Api lang ang walang ganti. Kanina n'ya pa ako pinagloloko eh.

"Ay wow! May pag-atake, alam mo Caerus, h'wag ka maniwala. Nagseselos na 'yung bibi loves ko!" Grabe talaga sa confidence 'tong kapatid ko. Ni hindi ko na talaga alam kung kapatid ko ba talaga o nagkapalit lang siguro sila ni Thorn no'ng baby.

"Si Alas ang makakasagot ng lahat ng problema mo!" Biblee told him excitingly. Parehas kaming napatingin nang nalilito kay Biblee.

"Huh?" I voiced out.

"I-close mo si Alas! Gano'n! Kasi kahit babae magseselos kay Alas!"

"Bwisit ka!" Binatukan ko si Biblee sa pinagsasabi n'ya kay Caerus. Natawa naman si Caerus kay Biblee, tapos napatingin kay Alas. Hindi ko alam kung matatawa ako o ano eh! Jusko! Gagawin n'ya? Baliw!

Nakakahawa pala kabaliwan nitong kapatid ko! Kailangan kong lumayo! Kayna Pierce na lang ako sasama at mababait pa 'yun—nang slight! Tuturuan pa ako no'n paano mag-baby sit ng mga bata, eh! Haha!

"Based on experience?" natatawang sagot ni Caerus.

"Ay sinabi mo pa, pre! The tables have turned! Mas napatitig ang bibi loves ko kay Alas no'n! Pakiramdam ko mas maganda s'ya sa akin, letse 'yan!" Mas lalo kaming nagkatawanan sa sinabi ni Biblee. Agaw-eksena talaga kahit kailan, paano walang tigil ang bibig.

"You should meet the First Crown." Caerus told us, and showed us the way to First Crown who was talking to Harper and Law.

Kaagad kaming lumapit do'n.

"Hi!" Napangiti si Law at Harper sa amin, tapos kinausap nila si Caerus. We chuckled because those two were probably together because of Tita Tiara. Natatawa ako kasi sobrang speed lang ni Tita daig pa no'ng anak n'ya.

"Hey." Napalunok kami ni Biblee no'ng balingan kami ng First Crown. His green eyes were so mesmerizing. I couldn't help but just looked at it, and I was in awe. It was so spring-like with refreshing vibes, but could also be cold as ice.

"Hello." I slightly bowed because he still looked high and proper. He still has an aura, but it was friendlier than earlier.

"I don't bite," he kidded, and beamed at us. Natawa kami ni Biblee kasi sa wakas, nawala 'yung tensyon namin sa kanya.

"How's life?" he asked casually. "I remembered seeing you when you were kids, and newborns. When I was in the orphanage of Mama and Papa." Napanganga kami ni Biblee! So, he was that kid when were young!

I only remembered fragments of it, but whenever we would go to the orphanage we'd play with him. But, we stopped going there after the Evans suddenly vanished to thin air, and we really didn't know what happened to him. But, as far as I know, the orphanage continued operating 'til we were grown-ups.

"Okay naman, naninibago sa lahat." I shrugged, and he chuckled. He looked so manly.

"Ikaw? Kamusta ka pala no'n?" I trailed, not really wanting to ask, but also a little curious. He smiled mysteriously.

"I was adopted, and my new family was great. I'm doing fine since then, and been all over the world travelling," sagot nito at napatango-tango kami ni Biblee.

"Grabe, tagal na rin." He agreed with Biblee's comment.

"May naging girlfriend ka na?" Nahila ko nang slight ang buhok ni Biblee sa tinanong n'ya! Baliw talaga 'to!

"Pwede ka bang maging girlfriend?" He smirked at Biblee.

"Wow!" Napanganga kami ni Biblee sa sinagot nito! What the heck?! However, he laughed and shook his head. Mukhang tagumpay sa pangloloko sa kapatid kong pinakamaloko.

"Just kidding. Yes, I had. Plenty. But, I'm currently single. Want to recommend someone?" Tinaas pa n'ya kilay n'ya.

"Movie lang, sis? Tamang recommend lang?" Biblee laughed.

Mas natawa si First Crown sa kanya. He shrugged and looked around the room. "Harper's interesting." He smiled while gazing that way, and we were jaw dropped at nanlalaki rin ang mga mata sa kanya! Hala s'ya!

"And Luna..." he trailed now glancing at Luna who was laughing with Nicasia and Miracle.

"Isali mo na rin si Honoka, para may world war three kayo no'ng tatlong abo." Halakhak ni Biblee sa kanya.

Kaya naman natawa na rin ako. Mga baliw 'to!

"What should we call you?" I asked, a little out of topic, but I didn't want to call him First Crown! That would be so awkward!

"Saint." Kibit-balikat na sambit nito at napatango kami ni Biblee sa kanya. Lumapit naman parents namin sa kanya para kamustahin 'to kaya lumayo na kami ni Biblee ro'n. I smiled secretly because he was so smooth to talk to, but somehow gave the snob and don't touch me vibes.

Parang si... Kalix lang, kaso mas madali kausap si Saint.

"Tara kay Ate Miracle!" masayang higit sa akin ni Biblee, pero kaagad kong tinggal ang pagkakahawak n'ya sa akin. She looked surprised to see my reaction. Napaiwas ako ng tingin at napatayo sa gitna nang napakaraming tao.

Miracle and Alas had been talking to everyone. Kitang-kita sa mga mata nila ang saya, lalong-lalo na ni Miracle habang nakikipag-usap sa mga magulang namin, sa mga Crowns, kay Sven, pati na rin sa buong barkada.

But... I was nervous. Hindi ko alam paano s'ya haharapin. Hindi ko alam paano s'ya kakausapin. I felt like... I don't even deserve it. Malungkot akong napatungo at napapikit saglit. Humugot ako nang malalim na hininga.

I saw her with Theon earlier. They were both laughing, and she introduced Alas to Theon. I even saw Theon blushed, and Miracle's teasing smile, and claps. Parang inaasar n'ya si Theon kanina. Hindi ko lang alam kung bakit.

Then Cleon was so shy talking to her. Natahimik at mukhang na-star struck si Cleon sa totoo lang. Lalo na sa ngiti ni Miracle. Pero sa huli, parang nakahinga lang s'ya nang maluwag kasi kasama na namin si Miracle ngayon.

They were all happy to see her, and to talk to her. But I was getting weak. It was nerve wrecking for me. Hindi ko alam kung pwede... hindi ko alam kung okay lang. Hindi ko alam kung—bigla akong nabato sa kinatatayuan ko no'ng marahan kong imulat ang mga mata ko.

"I missed you... Hopie..."

I was staring in the air when tears suddenly dropped continuously. Biglang lumakas ang mga hikbi ko dahil ramdam na ramdam ko 'yung init ng yakap n'ya sa akin. I was suddenly shaking, as I slowly returned her hug.

"Hindi mo ako na-miss? I was waiting for you to greet me." Her voice was so modest and heartwarming. Mas lalo tuloy akong naiyak sa balikat n'ya. At mas humigpit ang yakap ko sa kanya.

Dahil yata sa malakas na pag-iyak ko napatingin sa amin ang ilan.

"Iyakin ka pa rin, Hopie!" Tatay joked, but I just cried more. Nakita kong hinampas ni Nanay si Tatay sa pangloloko sa akin. But I saw their smiles and relieved expressions when Miracle and I was hugging each other.

"I missed you... Miracle..." I whispered wholeheartedly. I heard her chuckle. And broke the hug.

Napaiwas ako ng tingin sa kanya, pero kaagad n'yang hinanap ang mga mata ko, at pinunasan ang mga luha ko gamit ang daliri n'ya sa napakahinhin at maingat na paraan. I looked at her with so much longing.

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry..." I wept and repeated with so much emotions. Miracle's soft gaze and forgiving eyes shined upon me with a genuine smile.

"What are you sorry for? You shouldn't say sorry to me... you should say sorry to yourself... Hopie." Nagpapaintinding sambit n'ya sa akin, pero umiling ako sa kanya. I cried at her.

"I'm sorry... I'm really sorry..." Niyakap n'ya lang ulit ako at hinagod ang likod ko at ang buhok ko para patahanin. I just feel so warm, and at peace with her comfort, but my heart was still breaking because of what happened.

Hindi ko alam kung gaano ako katagal sa pag-iyak sa kanya, at sa pagkakayap n'ya sa akin. She didn't let me go, and she just waited for me. Nang mas kumalma ako at mas naging okay, humiwalay ako sa yakap at humarap sa kanya.

"You look beautiful..." I murmured.

"You, too, Hopie. You look lovely. So, don't worry, okay? I'm fine. I'm happy. I'm contented. You don't have to feel guilty and sorry. Set yourself free from the chains of the past, okay?" Napatango-tango ako sa kanya.

"How are you?" I asked her. She smiled warmly.

"Better than you could imagine." Natatawang sagot n'ya.

"I heard you and Theon..." Naningkit ang mga mata n'ya at nagulat ako no'ng bigla n'yang binanggit 'yun. I felt myself blushed, and taken aback, but she was giggling teasingly. Natawa rin ako sa kanya.

I shook my head. "How did you..."

"I know more than you could imagine." She laughed. "I was cheering at the ball that time. Goodness, I didn't know my excited and cheering self would ruin it all, and accidentally showed up in his vision." Napatampal s'ya sa noo.

She's so cute. Mas natawa ako sa kanya.

"I'm sorry! I caused you heartaches!" she exclaimed with a sorry expression. "But I was really your number one shipper!" proud na proud pa 'to. Nagulat naman ako ro'n...

"Theon? You don't like Theon?" Dapat sa isip ko lang 'yun pero bigla ko na lang nasabi nang malakas, kaya naman bigla s'yang natawa sa akin nang malakas, habang iniiling ang ulo.

"That was the most ridiculous thing, I've heard tonight. Shh! My baby's going to get jealous." Hinawakan n'ya ang kamay ko at sinabi 'yun kaya naman biglang nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa kanya.

I blinked at her numerous times, but she was smiling gazing at someone who was talking to Saint and Biblee.

"Alas?" I voiced out in surprise.

"Yeah!" she chuckled. Her eyes were sparkling with nothing but love. "Don't get jealous of me. I have him, and... I get jealous easily when it comes to him. So... I think you should warn my cousin—your sister... a little."

I almost jumped because of what she stated, but she ended up cackling more. "I was kidding!"

"So... you and Alas are?" I was still processing everything! Pakiramdam ko mababaliw ako sa sobrang daming nalaman ngayong araw! Pakiramdam ko sasabog na 'yung utak ko nang literal! Hindi na pwedeng may kasunod pang revelation!

"Pretty much." Then she showed her ring. I was jaw dropped at her.

"Miracle!" I exclaimed.

"Boto sina Law dyan h'wag ka!" she kidded.

Napailing-iling ako kasi sobrang jolly n'yang kausap! Ang cute! Lahat yata no'ng sobrnag pag-iisip ko at mga pagtalon ko sa conclusions walang kwenta! Kasi sobrang si Miracle pa rin s'ya. Sobrang bait pa rin!

"How about Tita and Tito?" I questioned carefully, glancing at her parents who were talking to the one named Isolde.

"Takot sila kay Akakios nang slight!" tawang-tawang sabi nito.

"HUH?" gulat na tanong ko. But she only winked at me.

"Let's go, I'll introduce him. But introduce Theon as your boyfriend to me, huh?" she teased, and cackled, before dragging me to go to Alas who automatically smiled when he glanced at Miracle.

"Silhoue!" he exclaimed, and I was frozen on the spot!

Not just me! But almost everyone in here! 'Yung sobrang ingay at sobrang katuwaan bigla na lang naglaho at napatingin kaming lahat kay Alas, na mukhang natigilan din at napakamot sa sariling ulo at awkward na napangiti.

"That's the magic of Alas, he could call her that name, and nothing will happen." Law laughed at the shock people in this place.

"Yeah, worry not!" Justice seconded laughingly while he was at the back of Luna. Resting his arms on her shoulders. They were both talking to Tita Annicka and Tito Skyler.

"Yeah, like Law said. It's fine when it's him," Miracle continued, and arrived in front of him. Kaagad dumiretso si Miracle kay Alas at niyakap 'to. Natigilan si Biblee sa nakita.

I freaking swear! I saw Biblee did the sign of the cross! "Caerus!" she suddenly shouted. "Mission abort na pala!"

Bigla akong natawa kasi alam ko 'yung mission abort na 'yun! Nagtatakha naman si Saint at sina Alas sa amin, pero hindi ako matigil sa pagtawa dahil sa na-realize ni Biblee.

"How long have you been together?" asked Saint.

"Two years?" Miracle answered with a smile.

"And let's all say... Sana all!" Biglang sigaw ni Biblee at Cleon. Nagulat kami kasi biglang sumulpot si Cleon at inakbayan si Biblee.

And I was also shocked when I felt someone grabbed me on the waist. "Hey..." he whispered near my ear! Tumaas 'yung balahibo ko sa kilabot!

"Caerus, go na kay Art!" Loko-loko talaga 'to si Biblee! "Nandito na 'yung kambal!"

"Mom, Dad! Itali n'yo si Art!" Bwisit 'tong si Cleon kung ano-ano pakulo! Nagkatawanan tuloy kaming lahat.

"You are the one I'm gonna tali to Sloane, Kuya!" reklamo ni Art sa isang tabi kung saan malapit lang si Caerus sa kanya.

"Ay thank you, baby girl!" Cleon shouted, and looked for Sloane, and removed his arms on Biblee. I laughed heartily with their bickers.

"Kung ikaw itali ko sa may manukan, ha?!" Mas lalong nagkaro'n ng tawanan sa biglang sagot ni Sloane. "Bagay ka ro'n, tutal korni ka!" dagdag pa nito.

"Anong konek?" Cleon teased.

"'Yung pagkain ng manok do'n 'di ba? 'Yung yellow na matigas na corn?" Sloane asked confusingly. Humalakhak si Cleon sa sinabi nito. Kaagad hinila ni Cleon si Sloane para makalapit sa amin.

"Ikaw 'yung korni sa atin." Cleon laughed. Siniko s'ya ni Sloane.

"Grabe 'yung pagmamahal mo, mapakanit!" Cleon exaggerated.

"Kapal mo! Hindi kita mamahalin, baka murahin kita!"

"Ano'ng English sa mura?" Cleon wiggled his brows.

"Fuck!" galit na sigaw ni Sloane.

"Ay gusto ko 'yan!" Cleon looked coy.

"Cleon, ang bibig!" Biglang umalingawngaw ang sigaw ni Tita Annicka sa maingay na lugar, kaya lahat kami natigil at biglang nagtawanan. Nakatanggap din ng batok si Cleon mula kay Sloane, Biblee, at Theon.

I was laughing so hard because of everything! And Alas' innocent and clueless face didn't help! What a crazy night!

"Grabe, hinay-hinay sa pagbatok, future natin laman n'yan, Slo!" alma ni Cleon kay Sloane. We cackled at them.

"This was chaotic," Saint commented giggling.

"And two people are not having it," I added, and we automatically looked at Kalix and Sven who looked so done with everything. Mabuti kausap sila ni Tita Cassy kaya naman kahit papaano hindi patumatakas mula rito.

"I'm so happy." Napatingin kami bigla kay Alas no'ng sabihin n'ya 'yun. Natigil si Sloane at Cleon sa pag-aasaran at napatitig sa kanya.

"I told you... they'd love you." Miracle chuckled gently at him, and he nodded almost teary eyes.

Parang may kung ano'ng humaplos sa puso ko. Grabe 'yung dating sa akin no'ng sinabi n'ya. At grabe 'yung pagiging sinsero ng mga mata n'ya.

"Welcome... Alas," I murmured with a whole heart, and he hugged Miracle more. Like telling her how much he was so happy right now.

"Welcome to the kalokohan of the pasaways! You can join us, too!" Biblee added with a goofy and knowing smile. Nagkatawanan tuloy kaming lahat.

"Kids! Want so late night snacks?!" We all focused our attentions to Tito Gwapo who shouted.

"Yes!" sigaw ko.

"Can we have some pizza?" suggested Yvo. Many echoes of agreeing voices cheered.

"Chocolates, too!" I chuckled when Honoka requested that, Rebel was beside her.

"Chicken wings!" Yvo smiled, and the crowns who were near him like Nicasia and Caeurus high fived each other.

And floods of different foods that we were craving was listed. Isolde called someone and she was the one who instructed those men in black to get us all of the foods. Because of that we all settled down at the massive living room.

Our parents were mostly sitting together at the sofas and chairs around. While us, the younger generation settled in the carpet. Naka-indian sit kami halos lahat, at nagtatawanan at nagkwekwentuhan.

Nakaupo ako katabi si Miracle at ni Biblee. Nasa likod ko si Theon. At katabi ni Miracle si Alas. At si Biblee, hinigit si Akira kaya magkatabi kami ngayon. Tapos si Sloane at Cleon na nag-aasaran.

Si Justice sobrang malala, kasi nakayakap pa rin kay Luna kahit nakaupo na sila sa tapat namin! Ang kulit lang! Katabi naman ni Law si Harper na kasama si Honoka at Art. At nasa likod lang nila si Rebel at Caerus.

Kalix and Sven were also down on the carpet sitting near Pierce and Gabby, and Katniss and Thorn.

Natatawa ako kasi nagpapa-cute si Gabby kay Pierce, at mukhang hindi na alam ni Pierce ang gagawin.

Si Thorn at si Katniss naman parang may sariling mundo kasi magkausap lang at pangiti-ngiti sa isa't isa. They were so soft! I wanted to tease them, but there was like an air of calm and cuteness in them, that it made me want to watch them more.

Saint was sitting down on the carpet beside Alas, and he was sitting with Nicasia, and Yvo.

"Grabe, halos lahat kayo by partner?" Biglang puna ni Tita Dyosa nang makita kaming lahat.

"Lakas bumakod mga pre!" tawang-tawa si Tito Gwapo sa amin.

"Tamang simple lang sa likod o katabi, ibang klase!" asar ni Tatay sa amin. Napatakip ako ng mukha kasi guilty rin ako. Bwisit! Pinapanuod nga pala kami ng parents namin.

"Kanino pa ba magmamana? Eh, ganyan din galawan n'yo dati?" laughed Tita Shana.

"Sino bang pinakamabilis gumalaw rito?" teased Tito Jacob.

"Sus, tatanungin n'yo pa!" hirit ni Nanay sabay tingin sa isang banda.

"Nathaniel Gabriel flash galawang Evans!" Nagkatawanan kaming lahat nang sabihin 'yun ni Tita Annicka habang pumapalakpak.

"Grabe nakakahawa pala 'yung kalandian mo, Pards Gab!" loko ni Tito Gwapo kay Tito Nate. Pumalakpak habang tumatawa sina Nanay sa kanya. Tito Nate scoffed at them, but ended up cackling.

"Buti nga ginawa may girlfriend-boyfriend pace eh, akala ko didiretso rin sa biglang asawa na lang!" Tito Kurt stated with a grin. Mas napuno nang tawanan dahil do'n. Nakakaloka maglokohan ang parents namin!

"Law, you got my approval." Tita Tiara winked at Law, and Harper rolled her eyes at her mother.

"Got you, Mom!" sakay ni Law kay Tita Tiara.

Tawang tagumpay naman si Tita Tiara, tapos niyakap s'ya ni Tito Kurt para matigil. Tuwang-tuwa naman si Tita Dyosa kay sa mag-asawang Villamor. At napapailing si Tita Princess at natatawa sa amin.

"Bata pa 'yan, Law." Tito Nate warned.

"Right!" Harper agreed.

"Sus, may bata-bata ba sa mga Evans?" Tito Gwapo joked. Nakatanggap tuloy s'ya ng binatong baso ni Tito Nate. Our parents' laughter echoed more.

"Justice, pahingahin mo naman si Luna!" Tito Skyler pointed out. Kasi parang leech talaga si Justice kay Luna ayaw humiwalay. Nakakatawa sila.

"Nag-re-charge lang Tito," Justice mentioned with a smirk.

"Kung dumidiskarte ka Kael, para magtanong do'n sa Ate n'yo, at kay Alas kung ano'ng ganap, hindi 'yung dikit na dikit ka sa akin, naku. Ang hirap tuloy magbenta, these days!" Luna remarked, and we laughed. Baliw talaga 'tong si Luna.

Pero grabe! Suking-suki n'ya naman si Rebel, at Biblee! My goodness! Minsan nga nakita ko rin mga picture ni Theon do'n. Na-temp din akong bumili, muntik lang mahuli ni Theon kaya mission abort.

"Ay oo nga!" Tita Dyosa clapped her hands, and her high-pitched voice thundered.

"Miracle~ Ayieee~" Halos gumulong ako sa tyan ko no'ng idugtong 'yun ni Tita Dyosa! Grabe parang bata pa rin.

"Ayieee~" Bwisit! Nakisali pa sina Tito Gwapo, at lahat ng mga magulang namin. Si Tita Princess naman kitang-kita ang mapang-asar na tingin sa may katabi ko. I glanced at Miracle, and saw that she was red.

Pero mas nagulat ako kasi mas mapula si Alas! Lalo na 'yung tainga n'ya! Oh my gosh! Why is he so cute?! I swear! Many girls would really like Alas! Pakiramdam ko ang sarap maging crush ni Alas.

"Alam mo Ate, konti na lang talaga crush ko na 'yang si Alas," Biblee murmured.

"Aray!" Napakamot sa ulo si Biblee dahil sa sinabi sa akin na narinig ni Akira. Nakatanggap s'ya ng batok kay Akira.

"Joke lang! Napaparinig lang talaga ako sa 'yo, Aki!" She laughed. Baliw talaga 'to!

"Ay kabog! Aki rin si Alas, ah? Hinahabol ako ng mga Aki!" exclaimed Biblee.

"Asa!" Poker face na sabi ni Akira. 'Tapos si Alas kulang na lang magtago kay Miracle! Mukhang takot sa kapatid ko! Ano'ng ginawa ni Biblee ro'n!? Nakakaloka!

"Matakot ka na Sloane, 'yung binitbit mong lalaki para ipakilalang fiancé mo, boyfriend no'ng Council n'yo." Bwisit talagang mang-asar 'tong si Cleon!

Sloane pouted. "Crush ko nga sana! Sayang!" And the karma was back at Cleon! 'Yung parehas gusto n'ya, parehas namang gusto si Alas! That was insane! Hahaha!

We all laughed again. Jusko! Hindi talaga matatapos ang gabing 'to kasi sobrang cute ng lahat at ang saya-saya lang talaga.

Miracle was also chuckling, and Alas why bowing his head down looking shy.

"You are really a de Castelian?" Natahimik kami saglit dahil sa biglang sinabi ni Tita Princess. Alas raised his head and nodded.

"Really from Eviralle?" Tito Nate added, and he nodded again softly.

"Can we talk later? Just us, and Miracle?" mahinahon na tanong ni Tita Princess. Alas smiled and nodded. Mukhang sobrang seryoso rin no'ng pag-uusapan nila eh. At saka ano ba 'yung de Castelian at Eviralle?

"Can we join?" Law popped in.

"I think we also have the right to know everything..." Rebel also added.

"Please?" Justice looked at his parents with puppy eyes.

"Me too!" Gabby raised her hands.

"You should really enlighten them, Nate... Princess." Tita Cassy looked at all of us with a gentle gaze. "They deserve to know about the Domain, because sooner or later, they'd come for them, too. They are all important to you," she added looking sincerely at Tita Princess.

"Don't keep them in the dark for too long. Domain's strong. But with all of us, with the Apocalypse... we can be stronger." Tito Eugene smiled at the Evans, and gave us thumb ups.

Napabuntonghininga naman si Tita Princess at Tito Nate nang sabay.

"We'll explain." Para kaming nabuhayan ng loob lahat sa sinabi nila. Finally! "This is going to be complicated, but please... whatever you hear in here, stays here. Okay?" We all nodded enthusiastically.

"Hey! Delivery!" Nanlaki ang mga mata namin at napatingin sa kadarating lang na mga tao!

The Apocalypse!

"Potek, ginawang delivery people ang Apocalypse? Lakas ni Mame Isolde?!" Biblee shouted in surprise.

"I could even make Miracle pissed and pikon with words!" Isolde suddenly chimed in while resting her one hand on her waist.

Nagkatawanan kaming lahat, at lumapit ang Apocalypse. Sina Dos, Tres, Quattro with his wife, and Cinque! Lahat sila may dala no'ng mga pagkain na gusto namin. They greeted Tito Nate and Tita Princess, and Tita Tiara and Tito Kurt.

Umupo rin sila sa mga bagong upuan na dinala.

We opened the boxes of pizza, and all those foods in the middle of the carpet. Naging magulo saglit dahil nagpasa-pasa kami ng mga pagkain, at talagang grabe ang dami! Hindi magkukulang! I was in awe and my heart was so happy with everything!

Kinausap at kinamusta rin kami ng Apocalypse. Mapaglaro din pala silang lahat at masaya ring kasama. Pero kita mo pa rin ang respeto nila kayna Tita Princess at Tito Nate.

When we all settled down with the foods we took, we talked to each other again.

"How long did you have no news about Miracle?" Sven suddenly asked. Curious with everything. I smiled because the quiet as a cat, became intrigued with Miracle. Who wouldn't?

"Almost two years?" Tito Nate answered while eating his pizza.

"That long?!" Hindi makapaniwalang sambit ni Nanay. The Evans nodded in unison. I thought, we thought it was recent.

"What were you doing that time, Miracle?" tanong ni Tita Princess sa anak.

"Nakikipaglandian kay Alas!" Isolde answered without batting an eyelid.

"Boom!" Biblee, Cleon, Tita Dyosa, and Tito Gwapo reacted in synch.

Nagkatawanan kaming lahat sa kanila.

"Grabe!" reklamo ni Miracle, pero tinawanan lang s'ya. I saw Tito Nate smirked, and Tita Princess punched her husband's chest lightly. They both chuckled.

"Correction pala, nilalandi pala si Alas. Masyadong inosente si Alas eh, kaso lakas magturo ng anak mo, Nathaniel. Manang-mana. Tss." Biblee guffawed loudly with Isolde's correction.

"Si Ate pala pinakamabilis dito eh!" Justice squeaked laughingly.

"Oo! May pakindat-kindat at saludo pa 'yan dati kay Alas! Pasimple pa!" Luna added while laughing at Miracle.

"Gaano ka katagal niligawan ni Ate, Alas?" Rebel smirked and wiggled his brows at Miracle. We all laughed.

Grabe! Kanina pa kami halos walang tigil sa katatawa rito! Ang saya at ang sarap sa pakiramdam.

"Right question asked!" Isolde clapped.

"Naiisip ko tuloy simpleng da-moves ni Mira!" Luna stated almost teary eyed from laughing and rolling.

"I learned from the best! I learned from Dada!" Miracle announced proudly.

Grabe! Halos gumulong kami lahat sa katatawa no'ng muntik nang mabilaukan si Tito Nate, at si Tita Princess naman tawang-tawa sa reaksyon ng asawa n'ya imbis na tulungan o bigyan ng tubig. Dahil malapit si Pierce sa kanila, tamang bigay lang ng tubig 'yung isa.

"Wooo! Nagpapabango rin si Pierce!" Sira ulo 'tong si Biblee.

Muntik nang lumabas sa ilong ni Pierce 'yung cola n'ya. Tapos kaagad s'yang tinulungan ni Gabby na nasa tabi n'ya.

"Huy! Baka kunin ka kaagad ni Lord, paano ako?" Gabby innocently declared.

"Wooo! Mga banatan ng Evans, walang papalag!" Cleon announced noisily while eating.

"Natalsik mga kinakain mo, ew!" Sloane yelled in irritation. Pero tinulungan din si Cleon na linisin ang mukha at pisngi.

"Ganto mga galawan, Biblee." Kindat ni Cleon kay Biblee, kaya naman nasapok s'ya ni Sloane at binato ng tissue sa mukha.

Nagkatawanan na naman tuloy kami. Mga bwisit!

"Pagsalitain n'yo naman si Alas." Natatawang imik ni Thorn, kasi pulang-pula at hiyang-hiya lang si Alas sa amin. Lahat tuloy kami napatingin sa kanya at saka nag-abang ng sasabihin nito. Mukha naman s'yang na-pressure.

"Hi!" He waved his hand at us.

"Hoy! Akin na lang 'to!" Tita Dyosa told us, looking at the cute Alas.

"Tingin palang ni Council Miracle hindi na papayag!" teased Yvo, while laughing.

"The two of you had been together for two years?" asked Saint looking at them curiously.

"Wow! That was long! How come you weren't seen nor on the radars of the Crowns, Improbus, and even Apocalypse? Like yeah, we knew you, but never as the Empress and Emperor of the Council." Hindi makapaniwalang banggit ni Nicasia.

"No, we were trained separately, and just saw each other again a few months back." It was the shy and innocent Alas who answered with a beam.

Lahat kami attentive na nakinig sa kanya. I even chuckled, because Sven and Kalix were also looking at him interestingly.

"We are with Miracle when she was training under Isolde." Napanganga kaming lahat sa sinabi ni Takashi Ishido o Dos.

"Yeah, we just shut our mouths because of Master Gideon." Nakangiting dagdag ni Takeshi Ishido o Tres habang nakatingin sa mag-asawang Evans.

They looked surprised, but relieved because Miracle was in the hands of the right people back then.

"Where are the two of you inside the Empire? We couldn't even imagine the two of you are inside..." Nanay demanded with a soft voice, looking at Miracle and Alas.

"Even the Kiseki disguise was mind blowing," Tatay declared while nodding his head.

"Ah..." Miracle trailed and smiled.

"We are just near," Alas continued.

"Where?" tanong ko sa kanilang dalawa. Parehas silang ngumiti nang kakaiba. Pakiramdam ko nagtaasan ang mga balahibo ko ro'n.

"Across," maikling sagot ni Alas.

"Across?" Luna's voice echoed.

"Yeah, across your house Luna," Miracle replied with a shrug.

The whole earth must have dropped upon us, because we suddenly became quiet. Napatayo pa si Biblee sa sobrang gulat naming lahat. I couldn't even blink with my eyes widely open because of what I have heard.

"What?!" Kalix reacted in shock. Couldn't believe it, too.

"Nasa tapat ng bahay n'yo," ulit ni Miracle habang natatawa.

"Sandaleeee!" Biblee shouted, and we all looked at her, the surprise on her face was so evident. I hid my laughter, and Theon chuckled near my ear.

"Akira tayo!" Sa gulat siguro, biglang napatayo si Akira sa sinabi ng kapatid ko, kahit litong-lito.

"Saluhin mo ako! Mahihimatay yata ako sa kagimbal-gimbal na nalaman ko! Nasa harap na pala natin 'yung hinahanap natin! Sandaleeee! Hindi mag-sink-in sa akin!"

I clapped my hands like a seal while laughing so hard because of Biblee! Talagang loka-loka at umakto talagang nahimatay! Kaso imbis na sa kamay ni Akira ang ending! Sa sahig!

"Aray ko! Ba't 'di mo ako sinalo!" Biblee protested.

"Anak ko talaga yata 'tong si Biblee!" Tita Dyosa guffawed, and everyone laughed agreeing with her.

"Scripted ka kasi. 'Tapos kaya hindi kita sinalo, para hindi na scripted." Sira-ulo 'tong si Akira! Ang lakas din ng pitik eh!

"Anymore surprising things?" Katniss giggled.

"You are all unbelievable," Thorn stated shaking his head in disbelief.

"Ah... that I was also the one who made a bait, for you to come here in the Empire school, and that your enrolment was my plan, and was also accepted by Tita Lian?" Miracle stated nonchalantly.

Sabay na tumayo si Biblee at Cleon.

"Sandaleeee!"

Halos sumakit na ang tyan ko sa katatawa sa kanilang dalawa! My gosh! Sloane jumped from her sit because of Cleon. Nakatayo tuloy si Sloane at si Akira. Nagpapahid na ako ng luha sa katatawa sa kanila.

"Ibig sabihin hindi kami may gawa no'n? Plano mo 'yun?!" Cleon blurted out in astonishment.

"Kind of... but you did mostly everything. I just started the motion..." nakangiwing saad ni Miracle.

"Oh, my gosh!" Napapaypay si Biblee sa sinabi ni Miracle, tapos nag-amba ulit na mahihimatay, kaya naman mas lalo akong natawa pero nasalo na s'ya ni Akira, kaya imbis na matuloy 'yung pagkahimatay n'ya, nanlaki ang mga mata n'ya.

Kinikilig! Hahaha! Baliw!

"Your sister's crazy. I pity Akira." Siniko ko si Theon sa likod ko sa sinabi n'ya.

"That was insane!" And the crazy Cleon also acted out like he was going to pass out. Pero bago pa n'ya magawa, isang malakas na pukpok sa ulo ang ginawa ni Sloane, kaya nagising s'ya sa pantasya n'ya.

We all laughed in their crazy antics. They all sat back on the carpet. "Your twin's crazy. I pity the Morbelques," loko ko kay Theon at narinig ko ang tawa n'ya sa likod ko.

"Sabi ko na creepy talaga 'yung bahay sa unahan eh!" Gabby announced to us.

"Weh?" sabay-sabay na asar no'ng triplets.

"Oo nga! Aakyatin ko sana bahay ni Luna, kaso nakita ko sa bahay na 'yun na may multo!" Gabby insisted.

"May third-eye ka Gabby?" Katniss asked.

"Ano namang multo?" tanong ni Rebel sa kapatid.

"Multo ng kahapon!"

"HUH?!" Halos sabay-sabay na taong namin. Kasi nakakalito rin talaga thought flow ni Gabby minsan. Malakas ang trip sa buhay.

"Joke lang. Multo ni Isolde. Alam kasi natin patay na si Isolde 'di ba?" Napatango-tango naman ang triplets at sumang-ayon sa bunso. Natawa naman si Miracle sa kapatid, at napapailing sina Tita Princess, Tito Nate, at Isolde.

"Bakit ka naman umaakyat sa bahay ni Luna, Gabby? Hindi uso kumatok?" tanong ni Miracle.

"Alam mo naman 'yang si Elly, medyo akyat bahay, manang-mana kay Rebel," Luna stated chuckling and we all laughed.

"Wala, may textmate kasi ako..." Gabby smirked.

"Sino?" Law flicked a brow. Pierce gulped. I laughed.

"Sino pa ba? E 'di 'yung isang santo!" panlalaglag ni Biblee. Sira talaga 'to!

"Thorn?" Justice looked at Thorn. Thorn put up his arms in surrender, and Justice smirked, because Katniss reacted. Mukhang sinadya. Pang-asar!

"E 'di... si Pierce?" tanong ni Law.

"Pierce, welcome to the family raw, right?" Honoka teased while showing her gummy smile.

Pierce was so red. "I'm... not taking things... fast..." Halos ibulong ni Pierce. Nagkatawanan kaming lahat pati mga magulang namin. Kasi mukha s'yang hiyang-hiya. Hindi aakalaing anak ni Tita Dyosa at Tito Gwapo na parehas sobrang kapal ng mukha.

"Sinong nagbigay ng number?" Art questioned with a smile.

"I'm betting its also one of the triplets!" Harper raised her hand in excitement.

"Rebel?" Caerus guessed.

"Gago 'to si Rebel! Papamigay mo si Pateh?!" Justice voiced out.

"Syempre! Si Pateh pa ba choosy, eh malakas topak nyan! Baka tumandang dalaga!" Rebel retorted confidently with a playful smirk.

Tita Princess and Tito Nate were laughing at them.

"Sabagay..." Nahampas ni Luna si Justice sa biglang pagsang-ayon nito kay Rebel.

"Mga sira! Palagi n'yong inaapi si Pateh!" Law stated.

"Sus, pa-good shot, eh, ikaw pinaka malakas ang pang-asar kay Pateh!" Miracle shouted at his brother. Mas nagkatawanan tuloy kami.

"Wow, it feels like I'm not here..." Gabby announced unbelievably.

We all laughed in unison. Pati parents namin kanina pa tawang-tawa sa mga usapan naming walang kwenta at puro kalokohan lang. I smiled. This is our bond. Our chaotic, but strong bond. We were just so open at ease with each other.

Because that was the treasure that our parents taught us. They wanted us to be open to each other, to trust each other, and to have a strong relationship. Hindi 'yung barkada lang... pamilya kami. Isang malaki, magulo, at masayang pamilya. At basta nandyan sila kumpleto ang lahat sa akin... sa amin.

"Welcome Alas! Welcome to the family!" I shouted with a smile.

"Welcome to the chaotic but fun family of the pasaways... Alas." Theon smiled at him.

And we were shocked when we saw him teary while looking at each one of us. "I never thought... I could have something called... family."

Tita Princess smiled. "Welcome to the family..." and Tito Nate also gave him thumbs up.

Miracle hugged Alas, and suddenly all of us also went to him to hug him, and I could feel how happy, shock, and overwhelming it was for him. But I was sure that it was a heartwarming moment for him.

Nagkwentuhan pa kami ro'n at mas nakilala ang mga Crowns. Pati na rin ang Apocalypse. We were just having the time of our lives, and our happy moments. Hanggang sa halos magmadaling araw na. Pero ayaw namin humiwalay sa isa't isa.

Walang nagawa ang magulang namin kung hindi mag-suggest na matulog kami sa living room with beddings and pillows. We all agreed, but we cleaned first. Dahil marami kami, madali naming natapos at nagawa 'yun.

Our parents went to the rooms in the mansion to sleep.

"Baka masundan kami nyan, naku!" Nabato ni Tita Annicka si Cleon sa sinabi nito. Nagkatawanan kaming lahat habang nakahiga sa tabi nang isa't isa.

"Sasabunin ko na talaga ang bibig mo, Cleon Ares!" banta ni Tita Annicka sa anak, at tawang-tawa naman sina Nanay at Tita Dyosa habang paakyat sa hagdan. Umalis lahat nang parents namin pagkatapos. Pati Apocalypse, at Crowns.

Tuwang-tuwa si Kalix at Sven kasi may sarili silang kwarto. Si Katniss naman gusto sumama sa amin, kaya nandito rin.

Nasa kabilang side lahat ng boys, at nasa kabilang side lahat ng girls.

"Akira! Good night!" Biblee shouted. "Dream of me!" Kapal talaga nito!

"That means I'd have a nightmare," Akira retorted while a chuckle.

"Sus, tatanggi ka pa!" Biblee answered.

"Good night, guys!" Pierce chimed in.

"Gabby, good night daw!" Rebel twisted his words.

"Gigising ka pa bukas, ah?!" Gabby screamed, nagakatawanan kami lahat. Ang cute nang dalawang 'yun.

"Good night, Miracle..." I murmured.

"Good night, Hopie..." she answered.

"Good night, Alas!" Theon popped in.

"Good night... everyone..." Alas's soft voice was like a lullaby.

"Good night, Honoka, sleep tight." Rebel's voice echoed.

"Malandi!" Cleon and Biblee said in unison.

"Wow nagsalita!" ganti ni Rebel. Nagkatawanan kami.

"Sleep well, Rebel..." Honoka's modest sleepy voice said.

"Ayieee~" we teased. I chuckled because the whimpers of the other trio echoed.

"Sana all!" Ang ingay ni Biblee kahit kailan.

"Snow, good night!" Akira's voice, made all of us shock!

"Ay walangya! Good morning guys! Nagising ang diwa ko!" Napaupo pa si Biblee sa biglang sinabi ni Akira. Akira's chuckle made all of us giddy in kilig! Grabe talaga bumanat 'yun! Biglaan pero lakas ng impact!

"Tulog na guys, pi-picture-an ko pa kayo mamaya." Nakatawanan kami lahat kay Luna.

"Ahem, good night nga pala ro'n sa pinakamamahal kong si Luna. Ako lang 'to si Justice, 'yung nagtagumpay kahit crush s'ya ni Law at Rebel." Lahat kami tumawa sa sinabi ni Justice.

"Hey, Aurora, have a good sleep, and a great beauty rest. Don't worry, I have Tita Tiara's blessing." Law's sleepy tune resounded, and we were all chuckling.

"Sana all ulit!" Humagalpak kami ng tawa sa sinabi ni Art!

"Tatawagin ko na ba si Caerus, Art?" laughed Cleon.

"Sloane!" ganti ni Art sa kapatid, kaya natahimik si Cleon.

"Guys, good night na talaga." Thorn sounded so sleepy but happy.

"Katniss, pakisagot daw!" loko ko sa kanya.

"Good night, Thorn!" pagsakay ni Katniss sa pangloloko ko.

"Bawal kiligin, bata pa!" Tinakpan ko na ang bibig ni Biblee kasi talaga hindi titigil ang kapatid ko. Itabi ko na ba 'to kay Akira, para maging estatwa?

"Grabe kailan matatapos 'yung mga good night na 'yan?" reklamo ni Theon.

"Ate Amythee, can you please tell him good night? He sounded bitter." Harper chuckled.

"Sleep tight and sweet dreams!" I said dreamily. And they teased us with all the ayiees again. But we just all chuckled. Even Miracle beside me was chuckling contentedly.

"Good night, pasaways. I love you all!" Miracle chuckled heartily, and we all chuckled with her.

Slowly closing our eyes with genuine smiles on our faces.

I hope this happiness never ends... I hope we could be like this for a long time... I hope we will never be separated again.

However, I know that not everything will go according to plan. Especially when the enemies were just around, and on how, we'll finally know all of our questions tomorrow.

The Domain. Eviralle. Alas. They would explain everything to us, tomorrow. No more secrets. We are all going to be in this together now.

But surprises could be waiting to... like...

On how the Senses could start their counter attack on us.

And on how... we could start to become stronger with Miracle and Alas on our side.

Dark days and storms were approaching... but with everyone together... I know it can be weathered. Because nothing beats our bond, because that is the thing that keeps us going, and stronger.

Why? Because we are the generation of the Apocalypse and Improbus Ille Imeperium... and the one who will defeat the fake Mortem, and soon enough... the Domain.

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