14 PORTAL (1/2)

”Tala, we will cover you up. Make your way out.” A panting man with a spear said.

”No! We will all fight together.” Tala stated.

”We don't have time anymore. The enemy already surrounded us.” A bloody man holding a shield uttered.

”In count of three, let's do it!” A woman in black said.

A six different kind of energy horizontally moved in spiral as it formed a channel.

”Then, let's go together.” Tala suggested.

”We need to buy time. As long as you live there will be a chance of survival Tala. Be safe!” A woman holding a scythe uttered.

They then pushed Tala inside the channel. At the same time, a man with a burn-like wings arrived. Tala saw her comrades slaughtered by this being. She crawled forward to lend them a hand but the force of the channel kept dragging her away. Her tears fall. There's nothing she can do. They already dead. A pain in her heart was all she felt. She touch her chest. She felt a cold metal that pierced through her heart. A blood flowed from her mouth. The man that slaughtered her comrades was already in front of her. Her sight was being fuzzy as she lost her consciousness.

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'Fuhhh! So, I was killed!' Tala thought as she take a sit on the bed while grasping her breathe. Someone hugged her from the back while panting. She then turn her head and saw a crying Eya.

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Eya sat down beside Tala's bed. She wanted to take care of her before she leave. Suddenly, she heard a throbbing sound from Tala. She looked at Tala. Tala was pressing her chest hardly while crying in pain. Eya didn't know what to do.

”Tala was in so much pain. What should I do?” Eya was trembling. She wanted to caress Tala's hair but her hands kept trembling. Her eyes begun to shed tears.

”Eya, calmed down!” A soft voice travelled to her ears.

She turned her head and saw Adasa composed self. She then calmed down a little bit.

Although Adasa looked like placid, he can't help to worry. 'Tala was in so much pain, that's for sure.' He thought.

Suddenly, Tala open her eyes and take a sit while leaning her head to her right hand. Eya hurriedly hugged her in the back and said, ”Thanks heaven, you're okay!”

”Eya?” Tala was surprised. She then looked around and saw Adasa. She looked at Eya and wiped her tears. ”I'm okay. I will always be okay. You need not to worry.” She then give her a warm smile.

”If your in pain, please tell me.” Eya said while throbbing.

”Yes..yes..!” Tala hugged her tight.

Adasa heaved a sigh of relief seeing a well Tala.

”How long did I asleep?” Tala broke the silence.

”You've been asleep for almost six days.” Eya stated as she went near to Adasa signaling him not to talk.

”Six days? Thanks heaven. I made it in time.” Tala felt something amiss with the two. 'Whatever it is, I know I will find it soon.' She thought.

”I should prepare. I will descend tomorrow.” Tala was going to stand up when suddenly, Eya stop her and said, ”You don't need to. Head Araw already postponed it for five days more.”

”Oh, I see!” Tala didn't know if she will laugh or cry. ”You've already decided to change me, huh!” Tala knew from her past life that the portal can't be postponed for it can only be open at exact time or else, disaster will come forth.

”What do you mean?” Shocked Eya asked while pressing her left palm.

”Don't play innocent Eya. I know you when you're hiding something from me. So, you better spit it out before I get angry!” Tala frowned.

Eya felt silent. Adasa take a step forward and said, ”You're right, Tala. We all decided to change you. Head Araw approved it too. You don't have to worry about it.”

”Who?”

”I am!” Eya said proudly.

Tala was surprised. She then make a cute smile. ”It's easy then.” She murmured. She thought, 'this wasn't the time to be stubborn.'

Eya was silent. She thought Tala will be stubborn. Who knows Tala will be this easy to dealt with.

”Where are you going?” Adasa asked as he saw Tala's heading to the door.

”Going to my residence.” Tala replied.

”You can't. Wait for a moment. I'll call elder Lakandula.” Adasa run outside and search for elder Lakandula.

”Guardian Tala (Eya) pays respect to Elder Lakandula.” They clasped their fist and bowed.