I bit my lips in frustration.
Has anyone experience being so mad at someone, and that someone just stare at you without responding?
All he did is to look at me with a nonchalant face and it's annoying the hell out of me.
" what now? Can we just spar ? "
" .... "
" Ice! "
I glared at him. He just blink and stared again. Konti nalang dudukutin ko na ang mga mata nya.
He never fought me, not even once.
When we were training, he trained them really hard. I just want to know who is better! When he fought Lyka, she lost miserably. She nagged me all the time, telling that I should fight him, and that he's really powerful.
" please! I'm begging you already. "
" No. "
I squinted my eyes before launching an attack. I kicked swiftly But he just move his head before stepping backwards. I repeatedly attacked him but to no avail. I can't even land a punch!!
What the hell?? How can he avoid me like that??
" Stop.. I'll hurt you "
HUH?!
" hurt me? It's okay, as long as you don't kill me. " I asked him
His brows knitted before sighing.
" No.. "
" sinabing hindi mo ako masasaktan. If it's just a punch or two, it doesn't matter. It's normal to be hurt sometimes. It's normal to bleed and bruised "
He knitted his brows and pursed his lips.
" you're a girl, it's not normal "
Just like that he escaped again..
" Ice bloke! You'll regret this! "
Napasimangot ako at lumingon sa isang direksyon.
" did you see that? He won't fight me! "
Lyka rolled her eyes at me.
" but you are right.. He might be even better than me. I wonder what he experienced to have those skills. Naaalala mo ba nung pumunta tayo sa france for training. Those mercenaries are terribly strong! The way how they fight barehandedly was really terrifying. They can kill with just their hands. I can feel the same air with Ice. "
" You're right. Aside from you, isang weirdo din ang tingin ko sa kanya. He's a psycho! Look at my face! He made a punching bag! I am a very beautiful lady.. he said he won't fight you because you're a girl.. Muka ba akong nag pa sex change?? "
Pfft! HAHAHA!
Bakit hindi ko agad napansin? Akala ko trip nya lang ngayong mag Eye shadow !
" Don't mind him. You guys are lucky because he's helping you train. Unlike me... "
She stare at me like i've grown two heads.
" what? "
" is there something wrong with your brain? "
Hayup to ah! Do i look like i'm crazy?!
" y.you! ~ "
" he's not helping us train! He treated us like a punching bag! "
" ..... "
I almost laugh out loud pero pinigilan ko. Siguradong ako ang pag didiskitahan ng isang to.
" Err.. Don't worry ! ~ I will avenge you! "
" i'm not dead yet ! Anong avenge?! Siraulo ka talaga , HOY bumalik ka dito! I need compensation! "
" ...... "
I ran and gone out of the gate. I will avoid Lyka for now. Medyo hindi stable ang pag iisip nya sa ngayon. Hindi kasi sya sanay na natatalo or nalalamangan. We sometimes fought, i always win but she doesnt care. Ngayon lang nangyari to.
I stroll down the east district to check the training camp..
Core members trained inside the school, but new recruits trained here at the east district. I notice a few groups doing individual training.
I ask Vera to extend the scope of energy core at this specific location. The results are better than expected. We are stricter than before. The more we fight those monsters the more people we loose. Though we haven't lost any core members, we are not happy. We lost some recruits and it really broke my heart. I know it's not easy.
" i wan't to join! What's wrong with you? "
" you just failed. "
" anong fail?! Didn't you just ask me why i wanted to join? What kind of test is that?! Bakit bumagsak ako agad? "
I knitted my brows and stepped in
" anong nangyayari? "
They both looked at me. The person who looks like a squad member was stunned before responding.
" Greetings! I'm Leo from SA squad platoon 12! He wanted to join but he failed "
I nodded and look at the guy who looks a little older than me. He is tall and tan. a little handsome but looks arrogant. But this arrogance is different.
" you can go now Leo, thank you "
He saluted before walking away.
" who are you? "
" my name is Dylan, i just joined. And he failed me. "
Hmmm.
" why would you like to join? "
He went silent and hesitant.
" I want to earn more contribution points ! " he said honestly.
I laugh out loud making him stunned. When i stop, smile was wiped like it wasn't there before. I stared at him carefully.
" We lost few recruits months ago. Do you know why? "
" why ? "
" because they wanted to earn points. Just like you. "
" ....... "
" go back. You don't belong here "
I calmed myself down and turn around. I just don't want to lose more people.
" i just entered Pentagon city 3 days ago. Before that, i survive 8 months outside. Surviving by killing monsters and encountering mad men. I don't have someone anymore, and i am broke. Is it really wrong to say that i wanted to live comfortably by earning some points? I don't want to eat spoiled bread anymore. Ayoko na ding uminom ng tubig ulan. Gusto kong magsuot ng makapal na damit lalo na kapag malamig sa gabi. Ayoko ng matulog sa malamig at maduming sahig. I honestly want to earn points to have a better life "
I turned around and curiosly stare at him
" you can earn points without being in the frontline "
He shook his head and sighed.
" sa totoo lang, dalawang gabi kong pinag isipan ang bagay na yan. I can just move some bricks, cut some trees, plant or cook. But i'm wrong, i can't stay still anymore. My body is screaming for me to go out. My blood is boiling to kill those monsters. I even promised before, once i found a new home, i won't risk my life and go out again.. Pero nagkamali ako. Surviving those eight months outside changed me. I don't understand myself anymore! I am scared but i still want to go.. Miss, earning points is just an excuse and benefit, i really want to go with them. This time, i am not worried. i won't be alone and they are really powerful.. More impostantly, I have a home "
This..
Impressive! This is a real survivor.. Unlike core members who are trained by me , this person is different. His survival instinct is better than any core members. They maybe stronger and more powerful, but they won't be able to replicate his determination to live. He's scare but not a coward. Just what kind of monster will he be after absorbing core energy?
" You passed! Report to the SA department office. Your training will start tomorrow. You're excempted from the community service, and foods will be on us . Any questions ? "
His face brightens and stare at me excitedly.
" Thank you Miss! "
" Alex, that's my name. "
He went silent for a minute before his eyes widen in shock.
" Y.You, are you the founder? "
" yes , why? " i ask curiously
" Oh God.. You're really young and ... "
" and?? "
" really beautiful! "
Uhh? Really?
I grinned and smiled happily
" i know right haha "
He suddenly went silent before laughing out loud.
I suddenly feel like punching someone right now!
" Right Boss, i accidentally found some information about the monsters outside. I wonder how much I can sell it to you ? " he asks excitedly.
" !!! "
Konting konti nalang sasapakin ko na to.
" i have a video here! That monster has orange eyes. And ~ "
" Ano?! Pakiulit?? Orange eyes?! Where is the video? "
" it's on my phone, would you like to see ? "
" yes, let me see "
" how many points I can get from this Boss? "
-.-
Aba loko to ah!
" hulaan ko, businessman ka dati noh? "
" Oo, pano mo nalaman? "
" ..... "
Napailing ako at napasapo sa mukha.
" let's go to the headquarters. I'll give you contribution points. "
" saan? Sa school? "
" ano ka sineswerte? Sa west district! "
He made face and we started walking.
" kilala mo si Audrey? "
" Oo, we we're schoolmates. Pano mo sya nakilala? "
" she helped me when i just joined pentagon. I haven't thanked her yet. "
" uhh she's busy. I lot of squad members got injured while training lately.. "
Napangiwi ako ng maalalang si Ice lahat ang dahilan non.
" sobrang hirap siguro ang training.. But i will work hard! "
" good.. Can you run? Aabutin tayo ng gabi nito "
I didn't wait for him and started running.
" hey, wait for me! "
" it' s here , akina ang ID mo. I'll ask for 1,000 points. Okay with that? "
His face brightens and nodded excitedly.
I asked one of the staff and was done in just a few seconds.
" here, you can check it later. Where's the video ? "
We went outside and move to a shade.
I started the video and went silent.. It's really dark. Buti nalang maluwanag ang buwan kaya kahit papano ay may naaaninag sa video.
After a few second, i saw a pair of orange orbs.
" what the hell "
This monster is running so fast and her eyes are glowing orange! It's dark but the skin looks strong and tough.
" this is a 3rd level monster! "
" 3rd level?? "
" Yes.. At first we categorized them as white , yellow , orange and red. But we changed them into levels.. 1st level are the normal ones, slow and blind. 2nd level are stronger and able to see. 3rd level is like a person, can see, hear , walk and run! 4th level and so on are still a mystery to us. But they more stronger , worst, intelligent.. We were able to know about them from other survivors. But their abilities are still unknown "
Our enemies are stronger. But why we haven't met them yet? Saan sila nagtatago? The question is, do they need to hide?
" i know, i lost my brother because of a mere 2nd level monster. If i knew , i can kill it. We were caught unprepared "
I nodded. I know he's a person who doesnt like pity. I admire him for staying calm and collected.
" they appear at night "
" huh "
" i said those 3rd and higher only appears at night. That's only my guess. We've travelled for 8 months but didn't find a single one. I just encountered them when i went out during the night. "
" you may be right.. Our missions happened during the day. Just how strong is that 3rd level monster? "
" if i remembered it correctly, it was extremely agile! The footsteps are light. Before turning on the camera, i saw the shadow jumping out on top of a car. "
" damn! "
It's scary... But it also makes me excited..
" One more thing Boss.. I've met a 4th level monster. His eyes are glowing red! "
My heart stop and looked at him. I can see how he trembled in fear.
" you saw one. ? "
" Yes.. I was on top of the tree sleeping. It's a few meters from me but his foots steps are loud. He seems so heavy... The whole area was silent, no monsters around. Na para bang takot sila lahat. Pero ang mas nakakatakot ay para itong may sariling isip. He felt me when i tried looking at his eyes. I held my breathe and closed my eyes.. That's the reason why i'm alive. "
4th level.. Has a very sensitive consciousness. Can we defeat them?
" sigh.. Thank you for telling me. We need to adjust some training regime. Just guns may not be enough "
" it's not enough. a grenade and some launcher may work "
" oh we have that "
" you have?!!? "
" of course! We also have a launcher. "
" you all are crazy! Where did you get one?! Can i use one? "
I laugh and sneered at him.
" Sure! But you need to pass and qualified as an X squad member "
" ....... "
" I'll go ahead. Good luck with your training "
" w.wait! Can i upload the video to earn more points? "
" ....... "
This bastard sure is greedy!
" fine! But only 1 cc ! "
I turned around and run. Baka makipag bargain pa ang loko.
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North Hill Side Base
Hospital
11:00 PM
" Move! "
A woman in her late twenties pushed the bed on her own to the hospital room.
" ano pang tinitingin nyo jan?! Help me! He will die ! "
" pero doc -- "
" I already cut his limbs earlier! He's not infected! "
The woman started treating the wounds. Tears keeps falling while hidden under the mask.
" Ate, wag na.. "
" No! Shut up Stupid little brother! I reminded you not to join them. What did you do? Look at yourself.. Snifff, stupid , stupid "
One of the nurse cried watching those brother and sister. She still remembered how those two quarelled all the time.. They always fought like cats and dogs.. But she knew how they love each other.
" Ate, see? I saved lives like you do.. Are you proud of me? "
" shut up and sleep. Tomorrow , everything will be okay "
She started bandaging the right arm.
" don't lie, hindi na ako bata. How can i live without my limbs Ate? Do you remember what i said before dun sa may overpass sa tabi ng mall? Yung matanda dun na namamalimos. He doesnt have feet, he can't walk. Sabi ko sayo noon, kung magiging kagaya nya ako, i will choose to die.. Nakaka awa sya, at ayokong kaaawaan ako kagaya nya.. "
He stopped and grit his teeth to endure the pain.
" don't talk. I will take care of you. Kapatid kita, hindi kita pababayaan . I won't let you die"
"Pero Ate, believe me.. I don't want to leave you. I want to live. I felt really stupid now, because i chose to save their lives than to live and take care of you.. Nag sisisi na ako Ate. Sorry. I'm really sorry...I will choose to end my life because i know, you will take care of me and forget to care of yourself. You are 28 already, but you don't even have a boyfriend. Masyado mong pinokus ang atensyon mo sa akin. Ngayon... I don't have hands and feet anymore Ate! Ano? Papaliguan mo ako? Papakainin? Bibihisan? Please! I don't want to be like this.. Let me die haaaa. I love you, but please let me die haa.. Ate, i'm begging you.. "
He fell asleep in tears. Kitang kita ang sakit at pagod sa mukha nito.
The woman slumped into the ground crying.
" Doctor Eleiza, magpakatatag ka. Ikanalulungkot namin ang nangyari sa kapatid nyo, pero tama sya.. Mas lalo lang maghihirap ang kapatid mo "
" mind you own business! "
" Eleiza! " A loud voice errupted startling people in the room.
A middle aged man, tall and robust entered the room. His eyes are sharp and cold. His intimadating aura is suffocating.
" Kill him your way, or I'll do it my way"
The woman treblem in anger.
" Youuu! How dare you! Isn't because you sacrificed my brother that's why he almost died? What kind of leader are you?! "
" that's right, i'm the leader and my choice is right. It him or , all of us will die.. you know we don't have a choice! He --- "
" choice??! If you're going to sacrifice someone, why not sacrifice yourself?! Don't pretend you are a great leader because you're strong! We both know you are a coward! "
" SHUT UP! "
He roared in anger. His face turned dark while his eyes showed a terrifying cold glint. His eyes shows he's ready to murder someone.
" Are you too proud because you're the only doctor here? Let me tell you... I will throw you out if you disobey me! Tingnan natin kung hindi ka gawing pulutan ng mga halimaw sa labas. Kill him, i can't afford to feed such useless person like him "
He walked out of the room leaving people trembling in fear. Eleiza clench her fist with hatred. Her tears kept falling like river because of grief and hate...
Useless?? He saved your lives and he is useless?!
" Doc "
The doctor held her chest in pain. It isn't physical pain ,but more than that. Killing and loosing the person you love is more painful than any physical pain. It won't scar, but it will always be there.
" I'll let you sleep brother. Not because the bastard told me to, but because you wished for it. Kung sinabi mong gusto mo pang mabuhay, i will do my best to let you live. We will leave this hellish place. I can even carry you all the way until we find home. A new home.. There's always hope brother. Just one word and i'll take you out of here "
Say something..
She waited for a few seconds before injecting drug through his veins. Her hands trembled uncontrollably while her face is full of anguish
" i'm sorry snifff , good bye brother " she hugged his brother in tears.
.
.
.
" thank you , i love you ate"
His whisper rang in her ears like thunder..
' you should have say something else since you're awake stupid brother '