Tempt Me

(A/N: I was once told that as an author I am the god of my work)

But as the Chosen One, I prefer to forgive though I don't like these bad or lying souls, I still believe that they can change and can be good. Well, maybe yes and maybe no. But I don't want to trouble myself with that thought. I already said what I needed to say and warned the people of Mimiko about Kemolohlun and his demons, yet, they didn't believe me.

I dreamed of many things and one of them is a tornado that lifted, swung and destroyed many, people, cars, trucks, cities, nations, world. Brown earth moved in swirls and it is so huge I was like a tiny seed under it, witnessing its powers, angers or majestic destruction. It was so terrifying that I myself couldn't control that overwhelmed hate, disease, injustice, destruction. It is like a massive tsunami that rushes over and swallowing everything it reaches. A sand storm that eats everything it gallops at with dirt, sand and earth. Forgive me gods and goddesses that this EVIL that is controlling the world, Yomi and Yoshi now is so powerful that it is about to destroy the one thing I hold dear in my heart, my goodness, my soul, my faith in you, God.

Now, I have realized that caring for what is about to come or my destiny is not really what's important but the message that I want to give and share for the world to see who Keyoshi is and what I am capable of doing for goodness sakes, for the world, for my family, fellow warrior hunters and Yuna.

Keyoshi, Shi??? What's wrong?

Ah, Yuna, ah…thank you, I dreamt of something and it's nothing. Go sleep! I'll just take a quick walk outside the tent to breathe and yeah…okay!, I replied and touched Yuna's cheek then smiled to take all her worries away about me.

Stupid witches! They really tried to tempt and kill me! Hmm….I guess it's time to do something about this…this….desire, libido, whatever you call this dirty feeling, inside me!

I ran to the nearby river after praying to the gods to make me clean. I felt safe, blessed and fell asleep or so. The water beneath glowed and a giant whale-like monster with a ball of light on the tip of its tilted elongated line above its head greeted me. I opened my eyes and I found myself on its back carrying me on top of the water. A strange ball of fire is seen in the sky coming down at me, closer and closer, then, the fire hit me and my new found friend. We sort of exploded but not really, just sucked inside and went suspended in the air, inside the flashing, growing, glowing light, I saw myself, my future self, well, happy, living in a new world. I am living in the future where there are flying vehicles, homes are sealed on glass spheres and all is clear, safe and prosperous…Wow!!! I want that type of world, but…wait…wait…where are you going?, I thought while the strange mirror-like mercury filled hole that posted my future slowly disappeared. I found myself with my huge fish friend, who parked near the shore, so I can climb down safely from the waters.

Thank you so much, my friend! I'll call you Bridget!, that's right!, I added and kissed the big fish who sort of like smiled at me and then swam away down the river, which I thought wasn't so deep but about 500 feet or more after a few feet away from the shoreline.

Huh…hah..hah…it's awesome but how come I see myself in another world when I'm here in Yoshi and I know I live in Mimiko. Hmm…this is so weird but I think I need to rest now..huh!

(A/N: Nobody really cares for you unless they are the people who truly loves you. In this world no one would offer their life just to save you, only Jesus did that and saints who gave themselves or others sake out of concern, love or for the good. So why would Keyoshi offer herself to save her town, Yomi and the world?)

It is ironic that I am swimming alone in a vast, empty ocean when I know I am with Yuna, warrior hunters from different tribes and regions, my family and friends, yet, how come I feel alone, cold but unmoved?

Is it really because I don't care for these monsters, demons that suck human souls or whether I win the games, or be recognized conquering an excellent position as the Champion for The Hunt? Hmm….Maybe, but what I do know is that I feel nothing. I really don't feel anything anymore, maybe because the cruelty of this world made me numb and lifeless inside that I no longer care whether I die or live in my journey as the Chosen Champion for the Hunt. But, thinking about Yuna and my love ones back home made me realize that I still believe in hope, in love and that fire, that tiny light inside me that is about to ignite for strength, courage, readying me for battle against the evil, demons and dark monsters of Yomi after this, or Yoshi Isle.

Maybe the numerous pains, heartbreaks and loses from the small battles I encountered with myself, my colleagues in Yoshi made me stronger, braver and smart. And made me realize to not wallow on defeat and stand up again, every time I fall or lose. Maybe, these external and internal wars I experience every day are my crosses I need to bear and die for, my lessons learned to mature, to clearly see their purpose that I alone can't win this battle but with the love and support of Yuna, my family, friends and loves in my life now and always.

Haaa…..so much for the wars, it is enough that I know for sure, Yuna is at my side to be there for me now, and the truth that I do care and believe that there is a way to defeat evil. Maybe it is cheesy but even if I don't really grasp the real meaning of love. I can see and feel that there are people who truly cares for me and loves me in spite of my sarcasm, moody and cold personality. Maybe, my coldness melted when Yuna made me experience her passion, compassion and concern, not only for my sake but for Mimiko and the warrior hunters all together. Believe me, I am the worst, most negative person in Mimiko yet these are just my excuse sort of a mask to let others believe that I don't care, but deep inside, I care a lot. I even cry inside if someone gets hurt especially those who I love. I hate inside when injustice happens in Mimiko's judicial systems. I want to take revenge or hurt someone who inflicts pain, or kills or breaks the hearts of those people close to me, my family's, friends or acquaintances. I care and I want to save every one really. But every time the thought, the reality sinks in, that it is impossible to save the world, everybody, was what eats me inside and makes me worried at times.

Hey, Shi, babe! What's wrong, what are you thinking about this time?, Yuna moving closer to me from the end of her bed.

Hi, you're still awake!

Yeah, don't worry, I can take your worries away, like now! Hihi!, Yuna said and caressed my hair and cheek then gave me a smack on the lips.