Hope Like an Angel
A Friend's Promise
Today, it's all over.
Everything's done.
My life will be so much better.
The prosperity of mankind will be restored.
The day of the massacre will be carried out soon.
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TRINE! TRINE! TRINE! TRINE!
The morning alarm went off loud to my ears. I get out of bed, warm up for a moment stretching, a glimpse of exercise. Then rushed to shower.
Ten minutes, I'm out of the bathroom. Using the squad uniform in my room closet, wearing it neatly and carefully. This is a new shirt, you know. Leo can slap me if it breaks again.
Breakfast for a moment, think about today all the way.
Crews! I opened the door. Still dark semi-bright, empty houses springing up.
Immediately, I ran towards the place ordered by Leonardo. That is a large area in the center of the Western Region, precisely the District of Elijah.
In groupchat yesterday, Raphael and Jennifer said we will gather at the school gate, the distance between the school gate and the Elijah District is only four kilometers.
Wow, it's really quiet here. There was no human voice at all, only the squeaks and steps of the animals that filled the ears. There was also no pungent smell, fresh air chimed in. They've had a proper evacuation to Arzhul.
Arzhul, what is his country like? I want to visit sometime...
Ten minutes later, I reached the school gate. Jennifer has arrived.
"Jenn!" I waved my hand, approaching him who was looking down. Raphael has not arrived.
Wait, Jennifer's daydreaming?
"Emmm... Jennifer?" I put my hand in front of his face.
"Eh! Fuckin' fal! Sorry..." Finally he came to his senses, fixing his hair ties.
"Well, I rarely see you daydreaming. What are you thinking?" I was wondering, she was freezing at me.
A moment later, Jennifer looked down.
"Actually..." He held tightly to his left arm with his right hand, looking doubtful.
I was waiting for an answer from him.
"Ah, it's nothing, really. I just remembered something. Haha." He laughed, covered his mouth with his hands.
His face, this behavior of his. I've been like this to others.
Jennifer is hiding something from me. Something that could hinder a process, he... don't trust me?
"Oh, hahaha." Reply laughs. Everyone has the right to hide something. I used to do it a lot, so I can understand it...
Ding!
"Eh! There's a new message from Raphael!" Jennifer showed me her phone that just rang. It read a notification from Raphael saying "Fucking cat! I got scratched for accidentally stepping on his tail while running!" Then send a photo of his face with a small scratch on his forehead. Jennifer and I laughed at it.
He's very nice huh... Jennifer this. Her usual smile made her look so beautiful. Her blond hair was inviting attention, she was perfect...
The sun was getting up staring at the ground, the sky became a beautiful and fresh light blue.
"Hey Jenn." I greeted him, about to start a conversation.
"Yes?"
"On that day's photo, Mom and Dad..." I want to talk about it, Jennifer looks at me concerned.
"I'm afraid of something, Jenn. How... What if the photo is the target of the monsters? What if I'm next? Killed like Mom and Dad-"
"Falisha." Silent for a moment, a strong wind blew on both of our hair. Jennifer touched my shoulder.
I looked at him, Jennfier saw me convinced.
"You're not alone. Me and Raphael are willing to protect you, and vice versa. That is how friends work, difficult and happy together. If we don't want to protect each other, then the meeting of the three of us shouldn't happen." He clenched his hands, giving me spirit.
...
"Don't laugh, don't ask, don't talk about this. Let's hurry." Raphael came, pfft.this time both his cheeks had two slanted strokes, and his chin was bruised blue. Jennifer and I are desperately trying not to be broken.
"Heh, your face is like a raccoon holding a fart. Oh, come on, laugh." She gave up, me and Jennifer were released. Laugh for seven seconds.
"Sorry.sorry-sorry..ehe, ouch..." I wiped my tears, stopping my noisy laughter. Jennifer is too.
"Hmph, yes it is. Let's go." Raphael replied subtly, waiting for me and Jennifer to leave. He started to step up his legs after us. Take it easy, Raphael is cool. He would not be angry even after being laughed at.
22 Minutes passed, we were getting closer to the goal. I walk on the left, Jennifer in the middle, Raphael on the right. However, there is something strange that happens.
"Jeeeniiiifeeer~~~" It's been twenty seconds Raphael called Jennifer, even sounding like he was singing. There's still no answer. Jennifer daydreams great.
"Oh, eh? Yea? Raphael's? Sorry, what's wrong?" Finally he retorted, looking at Raphael.
"Oh, why are you? There is only one Galau King in this world. Not two, I'll be the one who bothers." Raphael asked, King Galau what he meant was me, it sucks...
"Ahahaha, I just.. uh, look! We have arrived!" Jennifer cut out her own sentence, pointing towards the front.
There, there was a circular short grassy ground, one kilometer in diameter, with rocks my knee-deep surrounding the edges. Except for one stone that was hollow for us to enter.
This Elia district was deserted, very quiet. There are only a few buildings, but very beautiful.many plants are yellow and light green that make a beautiful view. And also, here is the center of the technologists who make those weapons for us. So there are many futuristic buildings, dark blue made of thick glass.
Too bad, only a few people are allowed to enter the area. But since everything has been evacuated, and there will be a monster massacre in a few minutes, we are allowed to gather here
There was the sound of the stamp of the cup of troops from inside there, the three of us were dumbstruck.
"Huh, Massacre Day, yeah, a lot of enthusiastic turns out." Raphael commented, stretching his arms.
"Yes, if you're lucky, this will really be our last mission." Jennifer chimed.
...
Last mission, yes. After this, can we still be friends? Is Jennifer going to be back as the head of OSIS who is busy taking care of school? Is Raphael going to be a famous kid and rival Jennifer? What about Leo's fate? Who is she dating?
Then...how about me... is, am I going to be alone again...?
"OK. let's go inside." Raphael exhaled, stepped in first, Jennifer and I nodded.
"Yes, Raphael!" One of the team greeted, Raphael waved back. Waiting for the two of us to really get in.
Jesus, all the Westerners are gathering. There are many people who are chatting, joking, laughing, loud, and other activities.
"Well, this much yes they. I've never seen it..." Jennifer looked at him.
On the right, I saw Yuda who was alone. Maybe... I tried to talk?
"Yudaah!" I cried while running to meet him.
"Oh. Hello." He replied briefly, looking at me sharply.
Well, maybe that day me and Raphael were in a hurry to find Leo until they didn't realize this.
"How are you?" I asked.
"good. You?"
"I'm so excited! More spirit than anyone in this world." I answered while exclaiming, clenching my hands.
"Hahaha, great." He laughed a little.
"Oh yes, sorry if that was presumptuous. But...how old are you?" I asked again, she looks so young yet very experienced, her height is the same as mine.
"Fifteen years." Answer's short.
...
"Wait, what?" I can't believe it.
"Fifteen years, really."
"You're younger than me?! And become Leo's trust?!"
"Well, Commander Leonardo never looked at age." He made it clear, I still want to refuse. I thought I was the youngest soldier. But Yuda is younger than me, my God...
"Good! Please march!" The man who awaited, Commander Leonardo came walking towards the center of the circle. Prepare to give me a wedge.
