Short Story (Cerpen)

Still Heaven At War (Part 1)

Category: Fiction Fantasy Short stories

Title: Still Heaven At War (Part 1)

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Kim Natleyn but people call me Natleyn. I was born in Jakarta, April 05, 1993. Born into an affluent military family, I was educated to live a disciplined and responsible life. Fahri azhanri, SH and Dr. Nadya kim marleyn that's the name of my parents, my father's a full General. INF is four-star while my mother works as a doctor as well as a coach at Pusdiklat health in Bandung.

I have an older brother named Whisnu Kim Azhanri, who is a Major General currently serving in Kabul, Afghanistan who is 10 years older than me. Maybe that's why I choose to explore a lot of martial arts ranging from taekwondo, karate, muangthai, but what I like most is kravmaga because this martial arts has the best simulation in reality. I already had a Kravmaga instructor certificate when I was 15, to get the certificate I had to go directly to the state of Israel and live there for approximately 2 weeks without adequate rest, I also have to fight on the hill and in a very noisy room so you can't hear anything and you just have to focus on your opponent. Even so I managed to get the certificate.

Jakarta, June 21, 2008 I returned to Indonesia after getting the certificate. Arriving at home, unlike usual I saw Dad was at home and welcomed my return very happily. Apparently there was something he wanted to tell me.

“assalamualaikum Daddy” Sayku.

“waalaikumsalam, hurry to your room and after that meet Dad in the reading room.” Said Father.

“good Dad. (not usually he is in this house right working hours?)” my reply.

After putting the bag in the room and cleaning the body, I went straight down and met my father in the reading room.

“what do you want to talk about?” ask me, get into the reading room.

“sit down and read this email.” Answer Father.

“email from whom?” many wonder.

“John.” Answer me briefly.

“hah.. uncle John, it's not usual that he sent me an indirect email. THE CIA? what does this mean. Who will be sent to America and why did Dad tell me about this email?” I said.

“ya of course you are Natleyn, you will be sent to America and become a member of the CIA.” Said Father.

“aku? CIA members, bullshit!! I'm kidding, this email must be wrong. Maybe this is supposed to be for sister whisnu.” Me, confused.

“if you do not believe later just ask directly to the sender of this email.” Answer Father.

“oke, I'll ask uncle John. Sorry Dad, I want to go back to my room.” I said.

“basic boy, instead of military it's his wish from childhood. Even this is not just a military offer but intelligence.” Father said in heart.

In the room I immediately grabbed my phone and tried to contact Uncle John, because I didn't believe this email. I don't know if a CIA member should be an American Citizen. After talking to Dad because of exhaustion I fell asleep.

Truut.. trutt.. trutt.

“hallo Natleyn, what's up?” ask John.

“hi uncle, I want to ask you about the email that uncle sent me a few days ago is it true that I was appointed to be a member of the CIA? and tomorrow I have to go to America?” I said.

“that's right, sorry because tomorrow you have to go to America but uncle will pick you up at the airport.” Obviously John.

“but this uncle is impossible!! Doesn't the CIA have to be an American citizen while I'm an Indonesian citizen.” I said.

“this is a direct order from General George (director of the CIA), leave tomorrow and when you get here I will explain to you. One more thing, don't ask about your education!! everything is taken care of here.” Obviously John.

“ alright, I follow you guys only. Bye uncle.” I said, end the conversation.

“bye dear.”

After confirming all this I went back to see my father in the reading room, to inquire about my studies at the military institute.

“Dad?” call me.

“ya son, what's up?” answer Father.

“uncle John has explained all this but Dad how did my military lecture here?” my many.

“you will continue it in America with the military there.” Bright Father.

“so, I'll be an American and move citizenship. I won't change citizenship!!” I said in a slightly loud tone.

“Dad knows it's kid, you're 15 and you're already in military college which you should probably get by the time you're 19. I know you are great and definitely have your own way to remain an Indonesian citizen.one that I want ‘DO NEVER BETRAY KITA’ COUNTRY even though you have become the country's intelligence.” Father told me.

“I understand Father, I will not betray my own homeland. I promise.” My java is short.

In the morning, at 06:00 I woke up and immediately prepared the items I would bring. After breakfast, my mother gave me a book on quick treatment guides that I have honestly learned since childhood.

“Natleyn, use and study this book because I believe the knowledge in this book will be useful for you to use there later.” Mother said, giving me a book.

“well mom, I understand and Natleyn dear Mom.” I said.

“Mother loves you too.” Reply Mother.

The time has shown at 07:00 am, I have to go to the airport immediately because at 08:00 the plane will leave and I do not want to be left behind because the road to the airport will be very jammed. After saying goodbye to my parents, I went straight to the airport.

“Dad.. Mom, I'm leaving now. Take care of the health of both of you yes, I will definitely miss Father and Mother.” I said.

“you should also take care of your health and do not forget to worship.” Said Mother.

“well bu.” My answer.

“only one message from Dad never use your weapon to kill while still being able to use the way of peace.” Father's message to me.

“of course well, it will always be remembered. That's the principle of war in our family, I go first. Assalamualaikum.” reply.

“waalaikum greetings.”

Right I guess the road must have been jammed. Luckily I was able to get to the airport in time. Arriving at the airport I heard the notification that the flight to virginia (wilAyah in the western part of washington D. C.) will leave in 10 minutes and passengers are expected to enter the cabin of the plane. To be honest, I'm still tired because I just had a rest last night and now I have to go to Virginia, the indo-Virginia journey is about 10 hours. I was so tired that I chose to sleep on the plane. It did not feel like 15 minutes had arrived and now the plane has landed at Reagan national airport. After I got off I called Uncle John.

Truut. truut.. truut. mobile vibrate.

“paman, where are you now? I've been off the plane.” I said.

“ya I know, I see you” replied John, waving his hands.

“I also saw you uncle.” I said.

Call disconnected.

“my niece Natleyn, you look so mature and beautiful.” Praise John.

“Uncle can we just go right away?” my door.

“oh yes sure, come” reply John.

“we will go straight home to your house right uncle?” my many.

“no Natleyn.” Answer John.

“so where are we going?” my many.

“To the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency, General George and the others have been waiting for you.” Answer John.

“but uncle, can't you tomorrow?” I complained a little scream.

“can't, they've been waiting for you from earlier.” Said John.

“Uncle? my body is still very sick due to certificate retrieval yesterday.” I clearly.

“what happened when you were in Israel?” ask John.

“i fell off a hill and was slammed 2 times by the Israeli and now I want to rest.” Answer, annoyed.

“don't complain anyway you chose kravmaga right (little laugh). Come down we've arrived. Just hold that pain.” Said John.

“okay, I follow your will John.” I said.

Central Intelligence Agency headquarters.

“sore sergeant John.” greet Mrs. Carol, secretary.

“sore Mrs. Carol.” reply John.

“ya. Nice to glad you.. .” I replied.

“nice to glad you too. It turns out that you are very young, I believe you are a great person because this is a direct order from the Director. I hope you will be able to pass all these very heavy tests.” Mrs. Carol.

“test like what?” my many.

“later you'll know. Their director has arrived.” Mrs. Carol.

“let them in.” Said Jend. George

“good director. please login.” Mrs. Carol.

“General.” John gave his respects.

The window. George received the salute and lowered his hand.

“This general is Natleyn, let's introduce you.” Said John.

Salute, “my Clara kim Natleyn and General can call me Natleyn, nice to meet you General.” I said.

“It's nice to meet you too. I heard you just got the kravmaga instructor certificate, is that true?” ask Jend. George.

“right sir, I just came home yesterday.” My answer.

“you're a great girl, we're not here yet to master that martial arts. We've prepared a room at the rest camp, you better take a break because tomorrow you'll start taking tests to join here. Good luck.” Said Jend. George.

“thank you General, but may I ask something General?” I said.

“ya of course, what do you want to ask.” Reply Jend. George.

“Do you guys here have any painkillers?” my many.

“of course we have doping but doping is prohibited for Test.” participants Answer Jend. George.

“other than General doping, the effect of which is only pain relief. Do you have any? because I need it so much now.” My toot.

“of course we have pain relievers due to Injury, did you have an injury?” Ask Jend. George.

“ya, General.” My answer.

“Mrs.Carol?” call Jend. George.

“yes, sir.” Reply Mrs. Carol.

“can you get a sedative in the lab. medicines?” pinta Jend's. George.

“certain, sir.” Answer Mrs. Carol.

Not for long, Mrs. Carol returned to the room with medicine.

“ini the medicine, sir.” Mrs. Carol.

“thanks, Mrs. Carol.” Reply Jend. George.

“your welcome, sir.” Mrs. Carol.

“Natleyn, take it and rest.” Said Jend. George gave it to me.

“thanks General.” My reply.

“sergeant John, please take your nephew to his room.” Said Jend. George.

“well sir. Come on Natleyn follow me.” Said John.

“ya uncle.”

After arriving at the room they gave me I immediately rested and took a sedative because I felt pain in my injured back. Uncle John's gonna pick me up tomorrow morning at 07:00 to get to the test.

“this is your room, rest Natleyn because tomorrow will be very tiring.” Obviously John to me.

“thanks uncle, can you do it later after tomorrow's test uncle gave me a doctor?” I asked John.

“certain Natleyn. Wear these clothes tomorrow for testing and see you tomorrow morning.” Answer John.

The night went by, I was just trying to get rid of this pain by sleeping.I didn't think about anything about the test tomorrow.

Morning at 05.00 I woke up and did my mandatory routine of prayer. After that I immediately took a shower and got ready while waiting for the arrival of Uncle John, I took the time for small sports such as push-ups and sit-ups. It didn't feel like 07:00 Uncle John came to my room and took me to the place where the test was going to start.

“you're ready Natleyn?” ask John.

“ya, uncle.” My answer.

“ayo come with me.” Take John.

“of uncle.” I said.

I arrived at a large room and there were some staff who would test my skills. There I don't see General George and I'm the only one who's gonna be tested today.

“Uncle, where are the other participants? why am I the only participant who is here.” my question.

“there are no other participants because this is a special test for you. so do your best.” Obviously John.

“I'll try John.” I said.

“Meet me major Flint. Stand there, I will measure your height and weight.” Myr. Flint's.

“yes sir.”

“How old are you?” ask Myr. Flint's.

“15 year.” My answer.

“1.7 M and 60 kg. not all 15-year-old girls have the posture of reaching the provisions of the CIA. You passed the initial test. Next is physical testing. Do push-ups and sit-ups at least 47 times in 2 minutes and just relax there is a tool that will calculate exactly how many times you make a movement. Get ready and when I shoot this gun start, do you understand?” Myr. Flint's.

“yes, sir.” My answer.

“go.” Myr. Flint shot the gun.

“your time is only 10 seconds away. Calculate the back and forth 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. STOP. Back to prepare, go” gun shot. “ya finished STOP.” Myr. Flint's.

“ini drink?” john gave me water.

“thanks uncle.” I said.

“we see the result now, major flint can we see the result now?” ask John to Myr. Flint's.

“sure sergeant, god only this time I see a girl can do Push-up movement 65 times and sit-up 50 times. You passed Natleyn” Myr. Flint congratulated me.

“what is true?” I asked not to expect.

“ya, welcome to join us.” Reply Myr. Flint's.

“thank you, sir”

“welcome to CIA, Natleyn.” says Jend. Marvin's a man walking towards me.

“thanks sir.” My answer.

“dia general marvin, director's son.” explained John to me whispering in my ear.

“you must not know me. I'm General Marvin Lyson, head of the central investigation and I'll be your partner.

“partner, General?” I said confused.

“ya, captain Natleyn. You will be sworn in tomorrow and will be on duty, but can you come into my room for a while there is one thing to talk about this job captain.” Clear Jend. Marvin's.

“certain General. I'm ready to go.”

Why does this pain reappear, I can't possibly begin my work if this injury gets worse. I hope Uncle John has prepared a doctor for me. Withstanding the pain I went to see Jend. Marvin's in his room, to be honest, I think he's a nice, nice guy. When I was at the door of his room I wondered what he wanted to talk to me about.