Aragorn: The Elven Charmspeak
It was like hearing his endearing voice for the first time again that my heart almost melted. Nakahawak pa ng mahigpit ang kamay niya sa pala-pulsuhan ko; pinipigilan akong umalis. Siguro natatakot na muli akong lalayo sa kanya at aalis nang walang paalam.
At kahit na malalim ang gabi, kita ko parin ang maiinit niyang mga matang matiim na nakatitig sa akin; inaasam-asam ako't ninanais mahagkan. Tila nangungulila sa aking matagal na pagkawala.
Ngunit hindi ko kaya siyang harapin. Napakalaki ng kasalanan kong nagawa sa kanya. Pero kahit na ganoon, bakit ganito pa rin ang pakikitungo niya sa akin?
He made one step closer to me that made my heart skip a beat. The moonlight shone upon us as we were just beside an open window. His warm brown eyes reminded me of desert heat and his lips reminded me of his burning kiss, ang kanyang nakatutunaw na halik.
Its been a while since I've felt this but I feel unworthy for him. Isa akong traydor, traydor sa pagibig na aming sinumpaan, trinaydor ko ang kanyang puso.
Hindi pa rin naaalis sa aking ang kaniyang titig at nagsisimula na akong mailang sa nangyayari. Napalunok ako sa katahimikang sumunod at lakas loob kong hinarap siya. He was wearing his usual brown suit, his brown shoulder length hair was tied back in a fashionable way. And his usually warm hazel eyes was piercing, making me still from where I stand.
His eyes were not usually like this...
"B-Bitawan mo ako, ano bang ginagawa mo sa akin?" imbes ay sagot ko sa kanya. His piercing gaze makes it uneasy for me to stare at him right back. Ni hindi ko magawang makapagsalita ng maayos. Lumingon ako sa maluwag na pagkakabukas ng bintana sa aming tabihan at muling bumaling sa taong nasa harapan ko ngayon.
"Aragorn..." kinakabahan kong bigkas ngunit hindi ko kailangang magpakita ng emosyon.
"Do you still love me?" he whispered under his breath. He was so close to me that I could not even move. I can feel the warmth of his breath and his questioning stare. Halos magkalapit na ang tungki ng aming ilong at kaunting galaw lamang ay mas lalo kaming maglalapit sa isa't isa.
Napatingin ako sa ibaba upang malihis sa kanya. Bakit hindi ako makapagsalita?
Hindi ko alam ang aking isasagot. It would be shameless of me to say that I still love him despite all the suffering I've cause him.
Ngunit muli kong itinaas ang tingin ko sa kanya, dahilan upang muling magtama ang aming mga mata.
His face was red, he reeks of alcohol and clearly he's drunk. Pero sa tingin ko, ito talaga ang mga gusto niyang sabihin sa akin sa simula pa lamang.
"You're just drunk, Aragorn." sa halip ay sabi ko.
Nang sabihin ko iyon ay humakbang siya paatras at napangisi pa. Hinarap niya ang nakabukas na bintana at tumingala sa bilog na buwan.
"Nuuta, Maxima!" pagmumura niya sa kanilang wika. "Kahit nakainom ako o hindi, alam ko sa sarili ko na mahal kita. Mahal pa rin kita.."
At muli siyang humarap sa akin, pero iba ang kanyang mga mata. Para itong nagmamakaawa, nalilito.
"Subalit ikaw, minahal mo ba talaga ako? O wala lamang ako sa'yo?"
Natahimik ako, I never knew that he would be this straightforward. But still, I deserve this and he deserves my honesty.
"Come on, Aragorn. Napagusapan na natin ito hindi ba? Tinapos ko na kung ano man ang namamagitan sa atin, isn't that enough?"
Napayuko siya kasabay ang marahang pagbagsak ilang hibla ng kanyang buhok.
"Yes, I know.. I know that." He souded hurt but I did not care nonetheless.
"Pero hindi ko pa rin matatanggap iyon hanggat hindi mo ako nabibigyan ng isang matinong rason, Maxima!"
Napaatras ako dahil sa tono niya. It just that his presence was starting to overwhelm me. There was something surreal about him as he stood beside the open window under the moonlight as if he was different from the Aragorn that I knew before. He changed at sana hindi sa masamang paraan, dahil ayaw kong malaman na ako ang may kagagawan kung ganoon nga.
He felt so unreal right now. Is it because he's drunk? Or maybe I'm feeling his power again? Charmspeak?
Kakaiba ang nararamdaman ko ngayon, hindi ko maintindihan. Parang may pilit kumukontrol sa isip ko pero pilit ko rin iyong nilalabanan.
Hindi ko na napigilan pang mapapikit ngunit ng magmulat muli.. tumambad sa akin ang kanyang mapangakit na mga mata.
Ang kanyang matang mapangalipin sa kahit anong nilalang na tumingin dito.
"Love me again, Melamin. (My love)" his hazel eyes were starting to glow white. "Please, love me again.. hindi ko kayang mabuhay ng wala ka."
Ang pagbigkas nito'y para akong nililinlang pero ang sarili ko'y pawang gustong bumigay.
Napailing-iling ako, umaasang matanggal ang pawang hipnotismo sa mga salita niya, pero hindi ko na ata mapipigilan pa.
"A-aragorn.. itigil mo ito!" palarit ko na sana'y pumunta sa katinuan niya.
"Please..Maxima.. I can't.. I just can't.. patayin mo na lang ako." isang takas na luha ang pumatak sa kaliwang mata nito. Habang ako'y nanatiling nakatayo lamang sa harapan niya, hindi alam ang sasabihin at gagawin.
I should run.. pero tanging iyon na lang ang ginagawa ko. At ang makita siya sa ganitong kalagayaan ay nakakasugat sa puso ko. Dahil alam kong isa ako sa dahilan kung bakit siya nagkakaganito.
He caressed my cheek with his both hands. His hands were warm just like the desert where he came from at ganoon din ang kaniyang pagmamahal. Isang pagmamahal na hindi ko nasuklian.
Hinawakan ko iyon at pilit marahan pang idiniin ito sa aking pisngi; dinadama ang dulot nitong init na kailanman ay hindi magagawa ng iba kundi siya lamang.
Naramdaman ko pang itinaas niya ang aking mukha para tumingin ako sa kanya.
His handsome face that I will never forget. His warm hazel eyes, thin lined brows, pointy ears, pointed nose, red, kissable lips and his signature smirk.
Wala na yata akong mahihiling pa. Pero iyon ay isa lamang pantasya. Dahil hindi ako karapat-dapat sa kanya. Isa akong babaeng maraming pagkakamali at gumagawa ng mga karumal-dumal na gawain. Hindi ako babagay sa isang matipuno, mabait at makisig na prinsipeng katulad niya.
I am not worthy of him...
Pero itong ginagawa niya. Ang pag angkin niya sa akin, ang pagmamahal niya sa akin...
Parang gusto ko na lang bumigay at mahalin siya nang walang pakundangan at restriksyon.
Subalit kailangan kong alamin ang aking mga limitasyon at alam kong ang pagmamahal sa kaniya ay hindi pwede.
Totoo ngang minahal ko siya, pero tila may kulang dati sa pagmamahal na ibinibigay niya. At ngayong pinupunan na niya ang mga pagkukulang na iyon, ako naman itong may problema.
I have other things that needs me more than just love. At hindi ko naman dapat siya kailangang idamay sa lahat ng problema ko.
He's done enough. At nagpapasalamat ako don.
"Melamin," his eyes gazed upon mine. "you make me go crazy.. I hate it. But I can't hate you. When I close my eyes, you haunt me and I find you in my memories, your warmth and gentle caress still here." turo niya sa kaniyang dibdib. "your melody.. still alive.. it's just your body that is gone."
"..Aragorn.." ang kaniyang mata'y puno ng sinseridad at pangungulila, nasasaktan ako.
"There are things that I might not say, but still feel every day.. There are moments I act like I do not care, but I still wish for you to be there.. by my side.. loving me like the way I love you."
Magsasalita pa sana ako pero naunahan niya ako bago pa man ako makagawa ng kahit anong ingay.
"I love you, Maxima.. there is no doubt about that.. the question is, do you love me too?"
Aragorn:As the hot scorching desert heat carress my skin. Thin strands of my long brown hair slightly falls off my shoulders as the hot breeze of desert air pass through me and my mount.Patungo kami sa isang kaharian sa Azsare, nakasakay sa aming mga usa at ngayon ay narating na namin ang hangganan nito.I was accompanied by my two trusted partners, Iston and Garfiel. Kasama rin sila sa nakaraang laban ko sa mga taga desyerto kaya naman alam na rin nila kung paano mag-isip ang mga ito. It was quite a fierce battle and maybe I will have to fight them again, as I was ordered to do so.By the command of Emperor Gaz, ruler the Nazerunian Empire and seconded by the King of the Desert Elves, my father, Arathorn. I was forced to come here to help assist a certain town from the desert
Parang naginit ang buong mukha ko sa sinabi niya. Kasama pa ang matamis nitong ngiti. Come to think of it, she kinda looks familiar. Matagal-tagal na rin simula nang makaramdaman ko ang ganitong klase ng pakiramdam. But I immediately shrugged off the thought. I can't be feeling these things right now. Not in a middle of a mission, not to mention in a middle of a raging war! Plus, I have no time for affairs. Marami akong tungkulin sa aking lahi, at iyon ang mauuna. Hindi ang pansarili kong interes at kaligayahan. Because the last time I chose happiness, it ended up breaking my heart. Hindi pwedeng wala akong gawin. Ito na lang ang tanging sakripisyo ko sa aking pamilya. I need t
"Can you come with me?" she asked while I'm puzzled by her sudden statement. Saan naman? Mag-uusap ba kami? Is she going to come back to me? No, I shouldn't be getting ahead of things. "Where are you going to take me then, if I say yes?" "Its a secret." she chuckled like a little kid hiding something. She looks so cute with every expression she displays. Am I always this mesmerized by her? Ganito ba ako katanga pagdating sa kanya? "And what if I decline your offer, love?" I teased habang nakataas pa ang kaliwang kilay ko. I guess I will never get tired of this petty little arguments. Its her after all. "Then, its your loss, love." And
Umalingawngaw tunog na nilikha nang sniper rifle ni Maxima. Indikasyon na patay na ngayon ang hari ng Traia, King Peruvious. Hindi ko man lubos na maisip, kailangan niyang gawin ang bagay na yon dahil kung hindi, baka siya ang mamatay at pahirapan. Tapos na ang trabaho niya kaya malamang aalis na rin siya dito sa Azsare sa lalong madaling panahon. Panigurado kong kapag nagtagal pa siya rito ay baka malaman pa nang mga Azsarians. At baka mabaliw na ako ng tuluyan dahil sa kanya. Madali akong pumunta sa kinaroroonan niya na kasalukuyan nag-aayos ang baril. Nililinis pa niya ito na para bang isang mamahaling bagay na kaunting dungis lamang ay kailangan na itong linisan. Buti pa ang baril inaalagaan. Parang mas minahal pa niya ang baril niyang iyon kaisa sa akin. Pero hindi ko naman nanaisin na maging baril
It was already clear to me that he wants no help from us. With that much said, it was clearly evident that he hated us right from the start. Siguro dahil mga elves kami. Pero baka dahil rin itinuturing niya akong isang sagabal sa kanyang mga plano. A threat to his dirty scheme. I'm sure that behind this petty little act of his there is a hidden agenda to his plans. The only one thing that he had done that I didn't quite like one bit is that he looked down on us. Hindi literal pero halata naman sa pananalita niya. Its very clear to me that he thinks highly of himself and looks down on us elves. He don't like us to meddle with his plans is it? Tingnan natin. Kung kilala niya ako malamang hindi niya ako pagsasalitaan ng ga
What she did was extraordinarily aesthetic. For a moment, I was really taken aback. Para akong kinuryente ng milyong-milyong boltahe ng kuryente dahil don. I was so exhilirated by her sudden act like it just came out of nowhere. Why is she hugging me right now anyway? But before I answer that, I responsed to her hug. Making it tighter than hers, but not so much that it would suffocate her to death. Tama lamang para maiparamdam ang init ng aking pagmamahal sa kanya na kahit ang hagupit ng pinakamalakas na bagyo ay hindi matutupok. I hope that my warmth is just enough to thaw her icy cold exterior. The wind under the trees blew right at us stealing away the warmth that was slowly enveloping. Because of this, she slowly pulled away.
The light of the moon gleamed to the water's surface reflecting its beauty extensively. At nasama yata ang mukha niya sa gandang iyon.I slowly crept to her as I watch her look to the sea with questioning eyes. Perhaps knowing the oceans mysteries with her enigmatic black orbs."I have been waiting, my prince." she said intoned.Hindi man lang umabalang lumingon pa sa akin. Even if she does this act of hers I know that she only wanted to see me, or so I thought.Humakbang pa ako papalapit sa kanya para alamin kung ano talaga ang pakay niya upang papuntahin ako dito sa kalagitnaan ng gabi.Yes, she wanted to see me. But as far as I know her hindi lang ito ang ipinunta ko dito, because just seeing each other will be boring as hell for her. Malamang aakitin na naman niya ako
Kaagad kaming kumaripas ng takbo para lamang makawala sa tingin ng mga taong humahabol sa amin. Alrose is much like a maze just similar to the town of Traia. Kaya naman pasikot-sikot lamang kami sa bawat eskinita at kalye na mapuntahan namin. Umaasang sa pag-liko namin ay wala nang nakasunod pa. But I still don't get it though. Yes, I can understand her feeling of guilt towards putting a load onto my shoulders. Pero sana alam niya na ayos lamang yon. I can do anything just to help her, even if it means carrying all of her burdens with me. Aakuin ko lahat ng problemang mayroon siya at magkasama namin iyong lulutasin. At least, that's how I pictured our relationship would be... Nonetheless, she got into the Chancellor's radar and got ourselves caught into his territory. Mukhang wala kaming kawala.
Aragorn:"Hey," I called as an angel tilts her head just to look at me with a questioning stare.Nakataas ang kilay nito at tila tinatarayan ako, "What?" maarte nitong bigkas.Napatawa na lamang ako sa inasta niya at siya naman ay inarapan lamang ako.A moment of silence was upon us, but it was just a perfect time to just look at her and quietly admire her beauty.Amidst the array of flowers there she goes, solemnly appreciating the peacefulness around her. Mas pinapaganda lamang ng mga bulaklak ang kanyang alindog na siya namang pumipilit sa aking mahulog nag paulit-ulit.I plucked a flower and made sure that I picked the most beautiful one in all of the flowers here.Muli kong tinawag ang kanyang pansin. Hindi ko mapigilang ngumiti. Ngunit tiniis ko ang sarili kong sunggaban siya at paulanan ng halik.She then again
Aragorn was left astounded when he heard what Yvanne said. Hindi siya makapaniwala sa sinabi nito na may koneksyon si Maxima sa demonyong minamanmanan niya.He was still at the bar drinking but in an awful state. Parang nagpakalunod na siya sa alak dahil sa hindi niya nagustuhan amg balitang narinig kay Yvanne.Yvanne told him the details, bit by bit not even a single detail missed. So he was at the point of being convinced. But he cannot be fully persuaded by just some information that his friend says.Kung gusto niyang maniwala at malaman ang katotohanan, mas gugustuhin niyang malaman iyon mula kay Maxima mismo. Kahit na kung sa ganoong paraang ay mas triple pa ang sakit na nararamdaman niya kung totoo nga. That Maxima colluded with the devil himself, the very demon that ordered the Chancellor who in light of retribution caused his father to be damned without a known cure.It was the demon's fault
Nagulat silang lahat sa sinabi ni Aragorn. Akala nila ay magiging maayos na ito dahil sa pagkalma nito ngunit hindi nila inaasahan na ito ang kaniyang sasabihin. They all know that Aragorn has a lot on his plate but neglecting his responsibilities is just not like him. He was not the kind that would neglect his tasks by just some series of shocking events."Aragorn... Please reconsider... Kailangan ka ng Traia." paalala ni Ela'an ngunit nanatili ang marahang ekspresyon sa mukha ng prinsipe.He had made up his mind."Not to mention, you are the rightful ruler of Zarhuy, not your arrogant older brother." dagdag pa nito ngunit imbes na maglagay pa ng gatong sa malapit nang magbagang apoy, tinapik ni Eredar and balikat nito at nagsalita."Hayaan nyo siya." tipid nitong banggit kaya naman pati si Aragorn ay nag angat ng tingin sa kaniya."He had enough, he gave his best and he is tire
Aragorn woke up feeling light headed and uneasy, his body was bare and topless and the breeze of the wind that came from the window gave him chills. Para siyang napapasuka ngunit tila walang mailalabas. Nasa silid na siya ng plasyo ng Traia kung saan siya namamalagi ngunit wala siyang matandaan kung bakit at papaano siya pumunta roon.The direct touch of sunlight on his face and eyes coming from the open window beside him caused him to get up and out of his bed. Napaupo sa sa gilid ng kama at bahagyang natulala, napasapo siya sa kanyang ulo at pinapakiramdaman ang dumadagundong na sakit ng kaniyang ulo, para itong tumitibok at pinupukpok ng martilyo.Pilit niyang inaalala kung ano ba ang mga nangyari bago pa man siya makapunta sa loob ng kwartong ito. Ang tanging naalala lamang niya ay ang madugong labanan sa gitna ng digmaan hanggang sa malaman na ang rebelasyon na..."Garfiel!" he exclaimed then immediately ran to the
When Parrish thought that it was the end for him, a beam of light shone upon them and its warm caress secluded him from Aragorn's attack as if purposely protecting him.The warm light gradually faded and it revealed a maiden with pure white two pairs of wings. Her wings flapped as she descended, causing dust and rubble to blow with the generated wind, making everyone near her cover their faces and close their eyes, obscuring their view.Aragorn for one did not even pay attention to the arrival of the familiar celestial that has landed near him for who knows what reason. He just stood there patiently as he waits for the celestial's introduction, he cannot fathom how Parrish successfully dodged almost all of his attacks and he was revered as a powerhouse when using a sword. Even semi-unconscious and not partially on his rightful mind, his pride could not accept that fact, thus he wanted more.But the celestial's interferen
Hindi niya alam kung ano ang gagawin sa sitwasyon na iyon. Ngayon lamang siya nakakita ng isang elfo na ang mata ay naglalabas ng isang kakaibang liwanag. Kakaiba sa pakiramdam, ang tila masaya pa niyang tagumpay ay napalitan nang pangamba dahil sa kung ano man ang inilalabas ng prinsipe na kapangyarihan. Hindi niya maintindihan, ngunit alam niya sa isip niya na mukhang magiging mapanganib na ang takbo ng lahat. Base pa lamang sa hindi pagsasalita ni Aragorn at dahan-dahan na lamang nagkaganito ay tiyak na siyang nainsulto niya ito sa anumang paraan na ginawa niya. Ang hindi lamang niya natansiya ay kung paano ito magrereact sa kanyang insulto. Napahakbang siya patalikod, dahilan para umatras din ang isa niyang kasama sa likuran. "Commander Parrish... ayos lang po ba kayo?" The soldier asked the silent Parrish, frightened with mere awe and intimidation that Aragorn's presence imposes. Nanlalaki ang mga mata n
"Garfiel!" Iston shouted with panic, shock was all written all over his face for his friend had fallen from the enemy's blade. He was struggling because he was caught by Parrish, his blade not meters away from his face and he is afraid that he may also fall prey to it just like Garfiel. He cannot break loose from Parrish's captive hand and the latter was just already starting to get annoyed.Kaya naman hindi na nagdalawang isip pa si Parrish at agad diniinan ang pressure point ni Iston sa batok, dahilan kung bakit bigla na lamang itong nawalan ng malay. Hindi niya inaasahan ang nangyari, na matamaan niya si Garfiel, ngunit wala naman itong importansya sa kanya. His only objective is to win the war and both him and Aragorn share this mindset at parehas nilang gagawin ang lahat sa abot nang kanilang makakaya. But Parrish's idea of that is slightly different, Aragorn will do anything just to win but by following certain guidelines and principles but Parrish has no
Aragorn disregarded Parrish's escape in his grasp. He is not of utmost importance, the main objective here is to win the war and put an end to this nonsense war. He is just baffled as to why Parrish's approach to changing the ruler is this kind of way. This is unlikely of an Azsarian to resort to such methods, this is clearly too much bloodshed and violence, and most Azsaraians do not act this way.They solve disputes like that in a more formal way since they highly put hierarchy in high regard and social standing is a must here so maybe he understands just a little of where is Parrish coming from. It is utterly hard to be involved in politics if you lack power or connections. You must have the ability to lead people and at the same time maintain your image to them so as to not lose their trust. Azsarian politics is not a joke and Azsarians risks everything just to put themselves in a higher position, their competence in every aspect is nighly unbeatable compare
Their swords clashed fervently as soon as they locked eyes on each other. It was but a stalemate for both their weapons conflict with every swing they initiate. Powerful thrust of Parrish's polearm threatened Aragorn as it went back in forth his face. He just kept up with the swift attack of Parrish that he could not even have a turn to land a blow. He had nowhere to go and he can't think of any move that could stop Parrish's continuous attacks. Soon, he will crash to the fighting warriors at the back of him, so he needed to immediately think to get out of that situation.He just then let himself walk backwards where the concentration of the enemies fighting is at its peak. They were too occupied that they did not know that their leader, Parrish, was also in the battlefield. At nang malapit na siya sa mga naglalabang mga kalalakihan, nakita na niya ang tamang opurtunidad para gawin ang kanyang plano.With nimble feet, he jumped and did