A/N: Hey guys! This is my first Dominic fic, and it's an OC x Dominic fic. I had this weird idea where Elena, who has never fallen in love, tries so hard not to feel things for Dominic. Sooo, it's a mess, but I hope you'll like it.
ALSO DISCLAIMER: I honestly have don't have that much idea about how Dominic is and what he is. I based him on the hcs and the wiki (that has so little info about him) and also to the Dom of the server I'm in... so...
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hard-headed, reckless, spontaneous.
Dominic never had the patience with her. She was just one of his problems every time they see each other. She was always in her guard, her bolo on her side. The twins already pointed that out and she just scoffed. "Sometimes, not everyone around me can be trusted."
dangerous, a tease, impatient.
Elena knew who he was. The Prince of Aswang, standing in front of her, making her feel things she never did. She never understood it, so she convinced herself that it's the feeling of knowing something's about to happen. That's why every time she's with the trio, she's always on her guard, but most especially when she's around Dominic.
It was not long when the twins teased her being tensed around the prince, how her ears would turn red whenever he spoke, or how she always struggle to grab her bolo whenever he would step in front of her. They did noticed that she tried so hard to put up a hard front, but every time he's close, she can't help but take in his features, like how perfect his face was sculpted. There are no handsome aswangs... except for this one, she once thought.
When Dominic first met the probinsyana warrior, he started to have a liking to how she would react, how she blushed, how her face would slowly turn soft when he's near her. Dominic kept on teasing her, observing her reactions, how she started to stutter after a few meetings. He knew she was infatuated with him, but he kept denying that he, too, was falling for the warrior.
Elena kept getting mad at the twins when they tell her she was in love with the prince. "How can you two even say I'm in love with that... monster?" She asked angrily. The twins were smirking at her, and Basilio answered, "First, your ears turn red every time Dominic's name is mentioned, or when he's around." Elena covered her ears, and shook her head no. "That's not true," she said. Basilio laughed at her child-like response. "Second," Basilio continued, "your frown disappears every time he comes close to you." Elena groaned and turned her back to them. "Hey, where are you going?" Crispin yelled. Elena continued to walk away.
She slammed the door of her room, and collected herself. Was it even true? Her? In love with that... good-looking aswang? She scoffed at the thought and she turned her back at the door, only to find Dominic standing in the center of the room. "Hi, Elena," he said softly, his face emotionless. Elena's eyes widen and tried to open her door, only to find that it was locked from the outside. She screamed and started to bang the door. "CRISPIN! BASILIO! I WILL SLICE YOUR FREAKING HEADS OFF!" Dominic sighed and started to walk towards her. "Elena, calm down," he said as he placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Don't touch me!" Dominic flinched backwards. Elena sighed and ran her hand through her short hair. "Why are you even here, Dominic? Who let you in this room? And do you even know this is my room?"
"No, I didn't know this was your room. The twins just led me here and told me to wait."
Elena was then hit with the realization that this was a part of the twins' plan. "Oh my God. You also fell for this?" She asked, already laughing at how ridiculous the whole situation was. "I mean, it's the twins all along! They kept us close, and for what reason, Dominic? It's annoying how they kept telling me I'm in love with you, and I don't even know how that feels!" Dominic just stood there in front of her, sighing. "Elena..."
"Look, I am not in love with you, Dominic. We're just being played by the twins and you should-"
She was cut off when Dominic kissed him. She froze, panicking internally. Dominic pulled away, and smirked. "Why did you kiss me?" She asked, still in shock. "You wouldn't shut up. Had to find a way to stop you from talking." Dominic stared at her, and she was obviously still not over the idea of them kissing in her locked room. "Elena, if it helps, I also like you," he said, still observing her reactions. "How can you even say that? I mean, did you have any signs that you felt that?" She asked, confused.
Oh god, he
thought, this girl is oblivious about love.
"I'll show you, but with a deal," he said, grabbing her hands. It sent shivers down Elena's spine, and she looked up at the prince. "Stop being so angry at me. I swear I'll show you what love is and that I can be trusted."
And there it was. After months of staring at his cold eyes, a spark was there. Elena sighed. It was time to let down her guard, to let something in. "Okay, Dominic. You better keep your word, or else you won't see the sunlight ever again." Dominic laughed softly, and placed a kiss on her forehead. "Keep threatening me, sweetheart. You're cute when you do that." Elena smiled at him, maybe for the first time.
On the other side of the door, the twins were listening to the whole conversation, smiling to themselves. "The plan worked!" Crispin said, raising a fist. Basilio fist bumped Crispin. "Told you this was the only way." Little do they know, Alexandra was standing behind them. "What are you two doing?" She asked. The twins tensed and turned to see their Bossing. "Hey, Bossing. Uhm, nothing. We'll be in our rooms now," Basilio said, pushing Crispin away. Alexandra sighed, and walked away, clueless of the twins' shenanigans.
call me bi phobic or wuteva but i would never date a bisexual. theyre just gonna cheat smh
Anon, there are approximately 390 billion trees in the Amazon rainforest. These trees vary widely in species and size. The chemical reactions that occur in these trees in order to produce organic compounds and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water are complex and require a constant supply of energy to be generated by the plant. One of these 390 billion trees works hard to replace the oxygen that you breathe. Anon, I want you to find this tree deep in the Amazon rainforest and apologise to it for wasting the oxygen it works so hard to produce.
Basically how Crispin loses his shit by dealing with his brother and girlfriend.
Note: Everything can happen in the kitchen; his girlfriend is bad at cooking.
"Tangina! Kunin mo yung fire extinguisher dali!"
"Lagot nanaman tayo nito kay Bossing.."
"Basilio! Dalian mo- nO! Get away from the oven babe!"
1 hour ago
"I'll see you later (Y/N)! Basilio, take care of her alright?"
"Oh my god kuya you're just buying some ulam from the carinderia. I'll be here with her!"
Giving them a final wave, Crispin headed out to buy a meal for them since they were out of ingredients at the moment. Or were they really?
Grinning at each other, Basilio and (Y/N) proceeded with their plan and prepared the ingredients for their cookies. Carrying the bag of flour from the cupboard, Basilio suddenly saw an insect crawling on it. Eyes widening, he loudly yelled surprising (Y/N) and making her drop the eggs she was carrying.
Staring at each other, they smiled awkwardly and spoke, "Maybe we're doing it the wrong way? How about we pre-heat the oven while we prepare the batter?". Earning a nod from him, (Y/N) gave him a thumbs up and lit up the oven. Smiling at her success, she picked up another batch of eggs from the refrigerator, and placed the remaining ingredients needed for the cookies.
"(Y/N), are you planning to marry kuya anytime soon?" looking up from the flour he was currently sifting, Basilio looked at (Y/N) expecting an answer. Nodding, a blush protrudes her face and placed a finger on her lips, as if she's shushing him.
"Of course I do. I love your brother so much! He's such a sweet guy, but I still need to make sure that he is keen on marrying someone like me. I don't want him to think that I'm insensitive if I suddenly talk about marriage" she rambled, cracking some egg and dropping a few shells which went unnoticed by Basilio. Shrugging it off, he thought it might be the ingredient so the cookies will be crunchy on the outside.
After answering the question from her boyfriend's twin, they began to talk about the cartoon show they saw on the tv hours ago. Unbeknownst to them, smoke has started to fill the house. Hearing a loud bang from the door, their heads whipped in its direction.
"Basilio! (Y/N)! What happened?!" Crispin rushed to the kitchen, frantically calling their names when he saw smoke coming out of the windows. Seeing them in the kitchen engulfed in smoke nonchalantly cracking some eggs and playing with flour, he stared at the oven in horror. Pointing at the oven, his girlfriend and brother began to look constipated.
"Oh no! Look what we've done Basilio!"
"Shit. Forgive me dearest brother, if I die by bossing's hands today, pray for my soul" Basilio closed his eyes, and opened it again slowly shedding a desperate tear.
"Crispin help! The mittens are burning!" getting closer to the oven, (Y/N) called her boyfriend for help, worry written on her face. Running up a hand on his hair, he yelled at his brother,
"Tangina! Kunin mo yung fire extinguisher dali!"
"Lagot nanaman tayo nito kay Bossing.. She might have my head this time" groaning at his brother's unhopeful sight, he decided to take the fire extinguisher instead. As soon as he got his hands on the fire extinguisher, he reprimanded his brother while tampering with the pin and almost had a heart attack when he caught sight of his girlfriend.
"Basilio! Snap out of it- nO! Get away from the oven babe!"
With panic clearly evident on his face, he hurried up with the fire extinguisher and fiddled with the lock.
"How in the world do you use this?!" noticing that he had no idea about the fire extinguisher, Basilio touched his back and told him, "Let's just leave the crime scene, kuya. There's no hope for this house"
Gritting his teeth, he incoherently hissed mamaya ka sakin gago ka, as he desperately pulls the pin that locks the extinguisher. Finally breaking the tamper seal, he aimed the nozzle at the oven, receiving cheers from his brother and girlfriend.
"My savior!"
"Yes! Saved from bossing's wrath!"
Slumping down the kitchen counters, his chest heaved with an exasperated groan. 'What did I do to deserve this', he thought.
"Mind explaining what happened?" crossing his arms, he squinted his eyes at the two, disappointment written on his face. Seeing a smug grin on his brother's face he whacked his shoulder using a scooper he found lying on the counter.
"Aray! We were just baking some cookies!"
"You know that we're sensitive when it comes to fire!* You should be more careful Basilio!" his brother looked at the floor in shame, mumbling an apology, and earning a pat on the back from him.
Facing his girlfriend next, his eyes widened at her sight. Tears welling up in her eyes, he contemplated his words. Placing his hand on her head, he pulled her towards his chest, and rubbed her back while shushing her.
"It's alright (Y/N), you're safe. I'm mad that you both were careless but glad that you two are safe alright?" gesturing his brother to leave them alone for at the moment, Basilio nodded and walked out of the kitchen. Finally looking up at him, she hugged him so tightly earning a breathy chuckle from her boyfriend.
"What would I do without you.." she raised her arms, reaching for his neck and pulling him down for a kiss. Half of the kitchen is in a disastrous state, yet they still find in their hearts to shower each other with affection.
Drawn to her, his hands lowered down to her waist, pulling her close to him. Playfully giving her bottom lip a bite, he reached for her and pulled her up onto the counter, caging her in his arms. Exchanging hungry kisses with each other, he tilted his head for a better angle, and began to give her a deeper kiss, causing her to pull away to breathe. She sighed when he reached for her left earlobe, giving it a light nibble. Gripping his shirt, she pulled him again for a kiss, opening her mouth this time to let his tongue explo-
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GUYS DOING?!" gasping, they pulled away only to see Basilio staring at them with pure disgust. You see, he came back to help the two clean after 10 minutes. Normally, he would tease them for his and he would leave the task of cleaning to his brother, but guilt ate him away so he decided to actually help for once. The sight merely made him want to puke. Deadpanning, he dropped the broom and dustpan on the floor then left the kitchen.
Letting out a smirk, Crispin snickered at Basilio's reaction and helped (Y/N) jump down from the counters. Pulling her to the cleaning materials' direction he made a bargain with his girlfriend.
"If we finish this quickly, maybe we can continue upstairs..?"
"Since when have I refused your offer?"
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"You know that we're sensitive when it comes to fire!*" — referenced from Tiger Burning Bright where it was stated that the twins' healing factor can be countered by a persisting flame that burns faster than they heal.
nsfw begins after the cut. 18+ (minors don't interact pls)
You took another drag of your cigarette, the nicotine racing to your bloodstream. So much for the normalcy, you're known for years, huh. You sat at the bar in solitude, lamenting the death of your old life." What can I get ya kid?" you look up to see a gruff guy, also smoking while polishing a glass.
“Got anything stronger?” the tone of your voice sounded dejected than you initially intended. He seemed surprised at your request but turns away from you for a moment to take a look at the shelves.
“People don’t typically ask for the strong booze like that you know,” He reaches for a bottle half-filled with amber-colored liquid, “-unless something is up.”
Stunned by what he asked. He chucked, “There is nothing I haven’t seen or heard, kid. I’ve seen a lot in my day.” You chewed the inside of your lip, feeling anxiousness swirl in the pit of your stomach. Somehow, saying everything made it all the more real. “It might be too crazy to say out loud,” You brought the glass to your mouth. The bitter-tasting liquid burning your throat.
“You’re in the Diabolical, kid, nothing in here is too crazy.” He takes a swig of his drink and tends to a customer that approached.
Nothing in here is too crazy, huh
The Diabolical felt icy considering the weather in Manila, it’s a different kind of cold. It made the nape of your neck rise every time someone or something entered.
You hadn’t realized that the bartender was speaking to someone, but it didn’t look human. Is it the alcohol? No, it couldn’t be. You haven’t even gone through half of it yet. You try to make out who the bartender was talking to, they looked smaller than your average human. It also had some sort of rounded-shaped head, like a mushroom. Could it be? A dwende?
“Don’t worry, kid, he’s a usual here.” The bartender walks back to where you were. “I’m Hank, by the way,” He continues to work while having a conversation with you. It doesn’t take long for you to let your guard down a bit. “I’m looking for someone,” You blurt out. He looked at you with confusion, trying to decipher if you were under the influence or not.
“I’m looking for an Alexandra Trese.” you mutter. He furrows his eyebrows at you, now guarded. “No, no, it’s not what you think. I need her help,” You breathe deeply. His facial expression softens a bit. “Okay.” He puts his dishrag over this shoulder. “I’ll see what I can do, but I’m tellin’ ya, kid she’s had a rough couple of days.”
You nod. You watch him leave his station and disappear somewhere into the bar. Patrons came and went. The music seemed to distract you from the spiral of thoughts you refuse to put yourself into.
You decide to light another cigarette, placing it on the ashtray after taking a hit. “You’re new here aren’t you,” A man’s voice hinted from behind you, making you jump in your seat. You turn to see a man in a black suit, handsome, you suppose. He’s tall, with broad shoulders and muscular. He gave you a small smile. You could still make out his features in the dim lights of the diabolical. The wide nose with a high nose bridge, a nice bone structure, and a prominent widow’s peak. You avoid his eyes, so you don’t give off the wrong impression by gawking at him.
“Yeah,” You trailed off, embarrassed. “I’m Crispin by the way” He took the seat right next to you. There was a bit of silence, “I heard you were looking for my bossing.”
“ I need to talk to her. It kind of important, I need her help-.” You at him for the first time. His eyes were pitch black, except for the small reflection of light that bounced off of them. You tense up, cutting yourself off in the process. “Hey, hey. It’s fine, You’re fine.” He says coolly while putting his hands up. “I’m not going to do anything.” He tries to calm you down. You hadn’t realized you were gripping your knife. “Oi, kid, he’s with me. Calm down,” You heard Hank come back. You loosen your grip on the knife.
“I’m sorry, she doesn’t wanna talk to anyone right now.” He looked disheartened as he approached the both of you. Your heart sank, but you were grief-stricken to say anything. This is hopeless.
Dejected, you nod. Both men looked at each other, surprised that you didn’t try to threaten or do anything about it. “If it’s not too much to ask, why do you want to speak with bossing in the first place?” Crispin turned to you.
“It’s a lot,” You sighed while shaking your head. You hadn’t told anyone about this, now you’re sharing it with someone whom you’ve just met. “ We don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to.” He expressed, the concern lingering in his tone.
“Hank! Can you get us two beers, put it on my tab,” He gestured to the both of you with a small smile, “ You know what, let’s forget about everything for one night, and tomorrow I and my brother will help you convince our bossing,” Crispin proposed.
You considered the offer and for a brief moment you thought about declining, but you suppose you needed a break from everything. You nodded but still kept your guard up nonetheless.
Hank placed two bottles of icy cold beer in front of you. The both of you clicked your beer bottles together and carried on the night.
18+ nsfw!! if you are not comfortable or a minor please click away now! 18+
The both of you spent hours talking, this leads to Hank shooing you away from the bar because the both of you were ‘in his way’. The both of you moved to a quaint booth far enough from the crowd where the both of you could actually hear each other. With each bottle of beer the both of you drank, the smaller the gap between the two of you became.
You learned that he had a brother, a twin named Basilio. “We’re always together on these nights,” He spoke as he took a swig of his beer. He pointed over at his brother on the dance floor. You looked over and saw him dressed in the exact same suit as Crispin but with longer hair, dancing with a girl.
“So, Why aren’t you together tonight?” You asked, curious at what he had to say. He shrugged. “ I saw a pretty lady at the bar and I thought I’d say hi.” You felt your heart do a flip, unsure if it's the alcohol or the fact that this man called you pretty. “ I could say the same with you.” You replied. He shifts closer to you, his arms draped over the top cap of the booth’s chair. His fingertips lingering over your shoulder and the warmth of his thighs pressed against yours. The tension builds between the both of you, It seems to stick to everything around you.
You turn to him, seeing his face being so close to yours makes your cheeks heat up. Crispin smirks at you. You could smell the beer mixing with his cologne. He gawks at you, his black eyes scanning up and down, fixating on your lips. “You’re stunning (Y/N),” He brings his free hand to your cheeks stroking your cheek lightly with his hand. The trail leaves your skin on fire sending jolts to your heat.
The alcohol amplifying your darkest desires. You continue to ogle at him, his features seem to be more prominent in the dim lights of the Diabolical. Both of you, inebriated but still aware of your actions. You lean in shortening the gap between the both of you. “I think you’re stunning too,” You murmur bashfully. He chuckles at your coy response. The space between the both of you begins to close. “Are you okay with this baby?” He searches for an answer in your eyes. You nod profusely, reveling in the attention he’s showering you with. “Use your words, baby girl.” He taunts his fingertips hovering over your skin. “Y-yes” You pant, He closes the gap between the two of you capturing your lips onto his.
His lips assertive against yours while his hands roam around your body, kneading your breast in his hand. You groan wanting for more friction, your whole body riddled with butterflies. He kisses you for a second longer to move down your neck nipping and sucking on the exposed skin. You reach down his trousers palming the now growing bulge in his trousers making him growl against your neck. His hands moved further down to your thighs giving them a squeeze making you yelp. “Shush, baby you don’t draw attention to ourselves do we?” He pulls away for a moment, he eyes you as his hands move further up your thigh into your skirt.
You bit your lip obliging him by spreading your legs apart, your other leg draped over his thigh. “Getting a little eager, I see.” His voice is hoarse and low. His mouth hovers against your neck, “Do you like this?” He breathes, slipping your panties to the side rubbing circles on your clit. “Ah- ye- yes” You moan discreetly trying not to draw attention to the both of you while Crispin touched you under the table. “Fuck you’re so wet, baby,” He coos in your ear dipping his two fingers into your soaking, aching core.
You lean on his shoulder trying to stifle a moan. You feel his fingers thrusting in and out of you. “Crispin ugh- fuck,” You bite down on your lower lip hard on your lower lip in an attempt to stifle out whatever noises you’re making. This amuses him, he picks up his pace making you gasp in pleasure. His free hand flies to cover your mouth, “I said quiet down darling,” He whispers assertively as he looks around seeing if someone heard it. You were so intoxicated with the pleasure he’s been giving you that you paid no mind to what was going through around you. He continued to finger fuck you, his thick fingers going in and out of your dripping wet pussy.
“D-daddy”
It came out muffled as his hand was over your mouth. His fingers go to an abrupt stop making you groan and loosen his grip over your mouth “ What did you just call me?” He raised an eyebrow at you and smiled smugly. As you realize what you've done, your eyes widen. You don’t reply but you covered your face with your hands.
Dear Bathala, what did i just do?
“Daddy huh?” His hands continue to move around your tense body. “Relax baby, It’s fine. It’s hot.” He plants a trail of kisses on your neck. “I like how that sounds,” You feel him sheath his fingers back inside and the breath leaves you in a hot, startled gasp. “Daddy,” He repeats. “It’s got a ring to it you know, you should continue calling me that.” He groans into your ear. He thrusts his fingers in and out of you the knot building in the pit of your stomach tightens. “Crispin please-” you warble. “Wanna cum please”
“It’s Daddy to you, that is if you wanna cum.” he picks up the pace, ramming his fingers into your sopping wet pussy. “Daddy, please” you beg again, teetering on the edge. You slump on Crispin’s shoulder trying to find some semblance of balance while he finger fucked you to oblivion. “Cum on my fingers baby,” He murmurs into your ear, your hand holds onto his hair and blazer for dear life, His fingers curled inside of you, ruthlessly hammering into the bundle of nerves inside of you. you can’t get enough of how his calloused hands were against your soft cunt.
“Daddy,” You plead. “Go ahead princess, cum on my fingers, go on I wanna feel you.” You let go of the hot coil in your stomach with a muffled whine. “Fuck, daddy, fuck.” You mutter onto his shoulder as your orgasm tears through you. Your vision distorts as your cunt flutters around Crispin's fingers.
He plants a long kiss on your lips as you come down from your high. “That was hot,” He chuckles, pushing away hairs away from your face. “Yeah, I guess that was,” You let out a breathe then smiled.
“Am I gonna see you again?” He pouts. “I don’t know” You shrug, looking down you see a boner in his pants, you begin to reach down and he stops you. “Maybe next time? So I have a reason to see you again?” He wiggles his eyebrows at you.
“We’ll see,” You wink giving him a quick kiss on the lips and slipping him a napkin with your phone number on it.
099 9*** ****
See ya soon
- (Y/N) x
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author's notes | this is prolly the first fluff i'd ever made in my entire life as a writer. i'm yo local angst dealer, bro. but enjoy this new pack of fluff inspired by disney's a whole new world. some convos are from my rp with @IKAANIM on tw.
synopsis | after the battle against talagbusao, urduja takes alex on a starry night flight. fucking fluffy goodness with some gay sexual tension.
word count | 1,600 words
"bossing, baka naman pwede tayo magpahinga ngayong gabi." said a certain long-haired twin, "nakakapagod yung mga ganap kahapon."
"oo nga, bossing. saka deserve naman siguro natin 'yun." crispin replied, looking up from his plate of takeout.
"magandang gabi sa inyong lahat", urduja greeted the lot of them as she strode in, munching on a half-eaten apple. "ano ang inyong mga gawain na nakatakda ninyong tapusin ngayon?"
"sana nga wala muna. gusto kong uminom tonight matapos ang lahat ng nangyari this week." her flaming gaze landed on her younger brother, "sama ka, ate ur?"
"hmmm, maaari kong gawin ang inyong trabaho mamaya, wala naman akong mahalagang gagawin ngayon", she mused, pausing right behind alexandra's seat and rests a gentle hand over her head, "ako nang bahala, munting trese. magpahinga muna kayo sa ngayon ng aking mga kapatid." she drummed her fingers on the lakan's raven locks as she ate the other half of her fruit whole—why she does that? they'll never understand.
"salamat, urduja, ngunit ito ang pangunahin kong tungkulin, ang panatilihin ang balanse. hangga't hindi nagpapahinga ang kadiliman, hindi rin ako maaaring magpahinga."
the goddess chuckled, taking a seat across her brothers, halfway facing alex, propping an elbow on the table and rests her cheek on her nonchalantly and mused, "paano mo mapapanatili ang balanse kung magkakasakit ka naman? hindi ka imortal, alexandra. nag-aalala ako sa iyo. may tiwala ako sa aking mga kapatid na mapoprotektahan ka nila, ngunit pangalagaan mo rin ang iyong kalusugan. kailan ka huling nakatulog nang mahimbing?
alex sighs and grabs her mug of coffee then takes a sip. they were all silent, listening in on their exchange.
"labis kong ikinatutuwa ang iyong pag-aalala. sa katunayan, hindi ko na mawari kung kailan ako nakatulog ng mahimbing—sinusundan ata ako ng katungkulan ko hanggang sa panaginip." urduja merely shook her head in amusement because of the lakan's workaholic response.
"hindi ikamamatay ng karit-an ang ilang oras ninyong pamamahinga bilang mga tagapangalaga ng balanse sa maynila. kung hindi naman sila paaawat, handa ko silang labanan anumang oras, makapagpahinga lamang kayo nang matiwasay."
she laughed, but everyone in the room knew the fiery deity was not speaking out of jest.
"ikamamatay naman ng mga mortal kung hindi ko gagampanan ang aking tungkulin. maraming posibilidad na hindi puwedeng isang-tabi. ngunit, labis akong nagpapasalamat sa iniaalok mong tulong— malaking bagay ito saamin." a ghost of a smile graced alex's lips, inciting a grin from urduja.
"ang buhay ng mga mortal ay hindi mo hawak. araw-araw, ako ay may nililitis. araw-araw, may sumasakay sa tren ni ibu patungo sa kabilang buhay", she leans back on her seat, crossing her toned arms over her chest, staring at the ceiling as she continued, "ang iligtas ang mga taong hindi ibabalik ang pabor sayo ay hindi patas."
alex stared at her for a moment, as hank and the twins were watching their bossing and urduja's casual debate.
"hindi ko nga ito hawak, ngunit bilang isang mandirigma, kasama sa aking hangarin ang mapanatili silang ligtas. may maari akong gawin. maaari kong pigilan ang hindi dapat mangyari." alex leaned forward, asserting herself to the sun-kissed goddess.
"hm... may punto ka. ngunit kailangan mo pa rin magpahinga", urduja hummed at her statement, turning to face her again, also leaning forward, "kagaya mo rin akong mandirigma, ngunit alam ko kung kailan ako dapat mamahinga. huwag mong pasanin ang lahat ng problema ng mga mortal. ilan sa mga dahilan ng kapahamakan nila'y sarili nilang kagagawan", she paused, flicking her head playfully, "nanggambala sila."
they were silent for a good minute, alex mulling over the goddess's words. to the twins's quiet enjoyment, their bossing gave in, in a way.
"oh siya, susundin ko ang payo mo—" alex begun, "ngunit sa tamang panahon, kapag kontrolado na ang lahat." urduja and the twins audibly groaned.
"kapag kontrolado na ang lahat..." she pondered on it, and a mirthful smirk was plastered on her full lips as an idea formed on her head. "sige. matutupad rin iyan. sa lalong madaling panahon. pero bago ang lahat nang iyan, sumama ka muna sa akin sandali." the goddess stood up, "magkita na lamang kayo ng munting trese sa inyong naatasang destinasyon. mahahanap ko kayo." she informed her brothers as he pretty much dragged alex with her.
once they were out of earshot, hank leaned at the bar, looking at the direction the lakan-and-goddess duo just left, which was upstairs, and spoke, "kinausap ako kanina ni urduja. dadalhin niya daw si bossing sa langit." with that, the twins collectively spat the beverages they were drinking.
"saan ba tayo pupunta? baka tumawag na si captain guerrero sa akin. naiwan ko yung phone sa mesa." alex inquired, now walking at the same slow strides as urduja, who still held her gently by her arm, as if she's going to bolt anytime.
they went inside alex's room, guiding her to the balcony, stopping her by the sliding doors as urduja climbed on the banister and took out an ornately-designed talaandig plawta from her pocket. she looked down at alex who was looking at the goddess in confusion.
"maghintay ka lamang diyan at pakinggan mo ito ng tugtugin habang iniintay natin ang aking kaibigan." she lifted the instrument to her lips and played a soothing melody she knew by heart. the intricate carvings around the middle joint of the instrument emitted a faint glow, as small petal-like embers flowed out to the wind.
alex felt herself relax at the sound of the goddess's flute, until a gust of wind snapped her out of her trance. beside urduja was a minokawa—colorful and majestic—which caught the lakan by surprise, she didn't expect that they came in a much friendlier size.
"ipinakikilala ko sayo ang aking kaibigan na si adlawon. adlawon, siya ang aking ikinekwento sa iyo na si alexandra, ang kasalukuyang lakan-babaylan ng maynila." urduja patted the head of her feathery friend as he nudged her side, "si adlawon ay anak ni minokawa. natagpuan ko siyang sugatan noon sa isang bulubundukin... tila siya'y itinakwil ng kanyang ina, marahil siya ay naiiba sa kanilang lahat. magmula noo'y ako na ang nag-alaga sa kanya, at naging kasa-kasama ko sa paglalakbay."
adlawon stared at alex for a moment and lowered his head in respect. "nagpupugay siya sa iyo, munting trese." urduja commented, storing away her flute back in her pocket. he hovered a bit lower for urduja to mount him, the goddess setting one foot at the avian and holds out a hand to alex, beckoning her to come.
although albeit hesitant, alex still placed her hand on hers, and with a single pull, they were situated on adlawon, the goddess straddling the mount, as she was sat across urduja's thighs, the latter securing an arm around her shoulders, while the other held the golden reins. tugging on it twice, they set off to the starry sky.
as they flew smoothly all over the still-bustling streets of nighttime manila, alex felt herself relax at the sight of a million city lights beneath a canopy of inky black sky littered with glittering orbs of white—only to look back into two pools of darkness with a lone fiery flicker each, on a face a few inches away from her face.
despite the cool wind wisping around them, she felt indescribably fuzzy from within, a blooming warmth spread on her cheeks as she whispered, "napakaganda ng tanawin mula dito, ur."
the goddess smiled, and she replied, her gaze lingering as it never left, "...tunay ngang nakabibighani."
they took in each other's features for a moment, savoring the tranquil peace the starry night offered them as if they're the only ones existing—no creatures to keep at bay, no mortals to judge—just them and their fleeting glances, the goddess's gaze lingering a bit longer on the lakan's slightly parted lips.
to the world, alexandra trese might seem someone who has been given a job that has taken almost everything as a child; but to urduja, alexandra is the world to whom she would gladly lose everything for as an immortal.
"ur...?" alex muttered, snapping her back to reality.
"hmm...?"
"kailan tayo bababa sa lupa? sabi mo sandali lang tayo." urduja's eyes fluttered, slightly abashed that she forgot the time.
"ah... t-tama. bababa na tayo", she stuttered, which alex noticed but payed no mind to, "ayun, nakita ko na sila." she tugged on adlawon's reins to where her godly sight spotted her twin brothers.
"ur?"
"ano iyon, alex?"
"maraming salamat sa pagdala sa akin sa kalangitan... talaga ngang kailangan ko ang pahinga paminsan-minsan." alex breathed, giving urduja a genuine smile—a smile she seldom saw nowadays.
the goddess chuckled, giving her an affectionate squeeze, "hindi mo na ako kailangang pasalamatan, alexandra. masaya akong makitang manumbalik ang ngiti sa iyong mga labi kahit sa isang saglit."
"napalitan mo na sa akin ang ibig sabihin ng 'sic itur ad astra'." alex said, provoking a barking laugh from urduja as they landed.
"dapat ko na ba itong ipalit sa aking kasulatan?" she joked back, laughing to themselves as they gave adlawon some fish before bidding him goodbye as he took off.
"bossing, parang gumanda yata ang mood mo ah. kamusta langit--" crispin poked basilio's side sharply, cutting him off from his teasing, only to throw in his own, "masarap ba?" a pause, "yung simoy ng hangin kapag nakasakay kay ate-- i mean kay adlawon?"
"...magtrabaho na tayo." alex grabbed her coat from basilio, and left them be, the brothers scurrying after her, feeling an intense gaze at the back of their heads.
"b-bossing! wait mo naman kami! inantay ka namin oh!"
notes |
talaandig plawta; an indigenous flute of the talaandig tribe of bukidnon
adlawon; a word in Hiligaynon which means "full daylight after sunrise".
minokawa; a giant, dragon-like bird in Philippine legends. Early people believed this creature is so big that it can swallow (or cover) the sun to explain the occurrence of eclipses.
Big sister walks in on foster brothers messing with her stuff.
Redraw of a scene from "Daily Lives of High School Boys" / "Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou"
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