I tried taking the hand out of my mouth as fear crept on my essence.
Then I look at who it was and I'm surprised to see dad. He's putting his pointed finger near his lips, telling me not to say a word.
What is happening? The sweat across his face, the way his lips moved, it is telling me that something is wrong.
Are there another cases of deaths?
I nodded in understanding and so he took his hand away from my mouth as he walked faster grabbing my wrist. We hid in a particular tree so that nobody would see us.
"Dad, what's wrong?" I asked, barely a whisper. I'm worried to the point that I couldn't help the fast beating of my heart and different possibilities that keep rushing in my head.
He faced me with an unexplainable expression but I suddenly felt fear, "Maiveline listen, all the sheeps of Mr. Galeryo died last night. Several cows on the ranch died as well, even the two men patrolling near that area were killed." He said in a raspy voice.
I gasped in fear, "What? Dad, how did it happen?"
Our house is not so close to other houses but the closest one was Mr. Galeryo's house, the ranch is just 500 meters away from home. One thing is for sure, the killer is getting closer to us.
"We don't know, no one knows Maive but... you know how people think about us, right?" He asked and I could see the sadness in his eyes.
I nodded, "D-do they think... w-we did it?" My voice came out so low in disbelief.
He nodded hesitantly which put me in panic. How could they? We've been good residents, we never touched nor hurt anyone. I was born to do good deeds... to be silent even though we were the talk of the town.
"That's unfair dad! We've been good to them. Let's tell them the truth-" I said as I was about to go to the crowd but dad cut me off, holding my wrist tighter for me not to go.
"No, don't go there, Maive. Don't let yourself be seen by other people. Don't even try to explain yourself because they would never listen. Go back to the house and stay with your brother, okay? Don't trust anyone." He said as he suddenly disappeared out of my sight.
Wait... w-what just happened? I was left alone, dealing with terror and confusion but suddenly Zonen popped in my head, "Oh gosh, Zonen." I immediately rushed towards the house as tears fell out of my eyes.
I know that people think of us as devils... a curse but we could never hurt anyone nor kill our own. We didn't kill those sheeps, those cows or the patrolmen... someone must have surely done it... but who?
Who could have done such terrible things? Whoever it was... it isn't done by a human but... a monster... and most especially not coming from my family.
When I was heading home, I couldn't help but also think about where Sheon had gone. I have a feeling that she's still alive... I could feel her... my heart could tell though, I don't understand but it seemed like we're connected to each other. To be honest, I feel so guilty of leaving her with those bullies but she will be mad if I won't.
When I reached home, I immediately headed towards the room where Zonen was sleeping but I suddenly got nervous when I saw the bed empty, he's not here.
Damn it! I immediately rushed towards every room to see no one. "Zonen!" I called at the living room but I heard no response.
However, my eyes fell onto the window and saw Zonen at the backyard while staring at the gloomy clouds. I rushed once again outside and when I got near Zonen, I held his hand. "What are you doing?" I asked angrily.
I was so nervous to the point that I thought I had lost him, I can't even think clearly and emotions are driving me mad. I took a deep breath calming myself when I saw the shock and fear on his face. "Oh Zonen, I'm sorry." I apologized as I pulled him into a hug.
Shit, I gave him a fright.
"Maive, will everything be really okay?" He asked all of a sudden.
I faced him, "Why did you ask that?"
"I had a dream..." he stated hesitantly. "and people are very mad."
My forehead creased in curiosity, "Why?" I asked out of my breath.
Ever since, Zonen had been dreaming of bizarre scenes, it somehow happened and that was also one of the mysteries playing inside my head.
"They were accusing us... murderers." He said as his eyes turned watery.
"No, no. Don't think about it. Okay? It's not true." I said, trying to calm him down and he nodded.
"Come on, Zonen. Let's wait inside for dad to come back."
The night has come yet father hasn't come back. He never gets home late and right now... I couldn't help but pace back and forth in the room.
"Can you stop that Maive?" Zonen annoyingly asked.
"I can't help it, what if... what if..." I said, unable to continue my words.
However, our attention was caught when suddenly, a loud thump was heard on the window glass.
"What the heck was that?" Zonen asked in shock as he immediately stood from the sofa.
"Watch your mouth, Zonen." I lectured as I went near the window to know what it was.
Another thump was heard and when it attached to the window glass, I immediately recognized who it was that lightens the heaviness of my heart.
"Sheon!" I exclaimed happily as I rushed to open the window.
Sheon came in as she directly fell on the floor. When I saw her entire condition it felt like my heart was squeezed tightly. "Oh God, Sheon." I cried as I ran towards her.
I kneeled onto the floor wanting to hold her but she's wounded, her wings were scratched badly. Blood is in most parts of her body. Her breathing was unsteady and her eyes kept closing as if she's fighting for her life. "I'm... I'm so sorry Sheon."
Damn it! It was all my fault.
Suddenly, I felt someone pat my shoulder and I knew that it was my brother comforting me. "W-what should I do?" I cried.
Oh shit, I don't even know what to do. She's dying!
I stood up and was about to get any first aid I might use when the door suddenly opened and it revealed my dad. "Dad, what happened to you?" Zonen asked in shock and fear.
But I was frozen on my spot, I couldn't take what's happening. My pet Sheon is dying and my father... is bleeding!
His side stomach is damn bleeding that made my world fall down. I couldn't think right but then suddenly, it was as if a bucket of water was thrown to me. "Zonen, help father to sit. I'll find some medicines." I panicked as I was about to run to the kitchen but father stopped me.
"No! We have to leave, far from here. C-come on, they're coming."