Episode 132

Kabanata 132:
ANG TAKSIL
Tuesday, November 1, 2005

While Asval is cavorting with two encantadas, Pirena morphs into Axilom, approaches Asval and is about to stab him when the encantadas see and try to warn Asval. Pirena is about to get away with it when the real Axilom enters the room. She changes to her real form.

Lira and Mira manage to enter the palace proper after defeating the gate guards. Agane sees the two and decides to wait for the right moment to attack.

Back to the three mortals, Anthony falters (pathetic, grabe), still determined to get to Sapiro. Banjo and Manang Rosing help him up, looking pathetic themselves. He decides that they should rest. Cass continues to watch the three bumbling mortals.

While on their way to lavanea, the sanggre’s see two Ascano (?) women in danger from the lava flow. Alena comes and uses the Water Jewel to cool the lava down. The two women thank the sanggres. Amihan worries for the other sanggres, prompting Alena to suggest calling her Kambal Diwa Area. Amihan follows the advice and tells Area (who already knows what she’s gonna say) to bring her daughters and estranged sister to Sapiro. All four orb out in an almost rainbow swirl of colors (I just had to include this. It’s soo cool!!!).

Ybrahim is in the woods and washes his face in a spring when he senses the ninja who had been hiding in the treetop. He readies himself and the ninja uses a grappling hook to try to disarm Ybrahim. The attempt backfires and the ninja falls from the tree. The two go at it again.

Back in Lireo, Pirena is in the middle of kicking Asval and Axilom’s butts when Hagorn enters. He brandishes the Fire Jewel while taunting Pirena (Pashnea!!!), much to Pirena’s disbelief.

Meanwhile, Ybrahim wounds the ninja on the left arm but the ninja uses a smoke bomb t escape (I shouldve known na si Aquil nga to the moment he used that weapon, but I didnt).

Pirena shouts her disbelief, but Hagorn tells her to look at the scar that the Kabilan left on her right hand. She once more demands that he give back the jewel, but Hagorn refuses, saying that he isn’t stupid to give the jewel of Hathoria back in the hands of the sanggres.

Cass approaches the now sleeping mortals in an apparent attempt to kill them, for they will only serve as distractions to Lira. She is about to strike Anthony when she notices something glowing near his left leg. She draws the hem and sees the parchment (which miraculously, remains immaculate and uncrumpled) tied to his left calf. She tries to take it but hesitates (WHY?) and leaves.
Now it’s Pirena who’s on the defensive. Hagorn says her revival was a huge mistake. Sensing defeat, Pirena orbs out, and Hagorn orders a search of the palace.

Meanwhile, the three sisters reach lavanea and try to stop the volcano’s wrath with their jewels, but the Fire Jewel informs Hagorn of their actions, and he orders it to fight the “power of three”. The volcano responds, causing another enca-shaking eruption.

The impact is felt all the way to Lireo. Lira tells Mira that they must hurry and approach Agane’s hiding place. She attacks from behind and knocks Lira out in one hit. Mira tries to use her powers but

Danaya (I cant really remember said this exactly, kaya inattribute ko na lang kay Danaya) says that Lavanea will only obey the Fire Jewel. They all combine their powers: Amihan freezes the water that Alena summons while Danaya plugs the top of the volcano with earth.

Gurna is preparing something when Pirena appears. Gurna is shocked, but joyous as she addresses Pirena. All of a sudden Pirena embraces her, shocking her even more.

In the tribe of the Ajantao, Ybrahim thanks Agimat et al. for their invaluable help (re: the Gantao) in Lira’s quest. Wahid senses Ybrahims restlessness and inquires. Ybrahim tells Wahid his worries about the ninja, adding that he managed to wound the mysterious attacker.

Speaking of whom, the ninja stumbles through the woods, still hurting from Ybrahim’s attack. Exhausted, he leans on his right against a tree. He then removes his hood. OMG it’s Aquil!!!!! (Sorry about that, nagulat lang talaga ako e).

Agane continues to mock Mira when Bandok and Axilom arrive, hurling more insults upon the two princesses. Mira shouts and the four begin to approach her. Mira orbs out. Agane tells the two to take Lira to Hagorn, saying it will be a fine gift for the Hathorian King. Bandok lifts Lira while Axilom takes the Avatar.

Mira reappers and tries to look for Lira. She is so screwed.

Recovering, Gurna subtly pushes Pirena away. The former queen asks for Gurna’s help in taking back the Fire Jewel. Gurna promises nothing, but she’ll do what she can. Gurna then inquires how Pirena was revived. She tells her that it was Lira who was responsible. Gurna concludes that Pirena now owes Lira a lot. Pirena agrees.

Gurna turns aggressive, mockingly asks Pirena if she’s gonna return to the light. Pirena turns defensive and “orders” Gurna to do as she’s told. Gurna reluctantly obeys, though there’s still a glint of something in her eyes. Gurna pushes her away. Distract hagorn Im not promising anything but will do what I can…

In hiding, Mira picks up a sword conveniently lying on the ground, apparently contemplating her rescue plan. Suddenly she remembers their (hers and Lira’s) conversation about Anthony. A tear escapes from her eye. She asks for Lira’s forgiveness and orbs out, leaving Lira in the hands of the enemy.

Inside the Lirean war room, Gurna eavesdrops on the conversation as Hagorn tells Asval that they need more jewels to increase their chances of winning the war. Agane enters, saying that they will have an easier time getting Amihan’s jewel. Hagorn asks how, Agane answers through Lira as Bandok enters carrying the young heiress.