Short Story (Cerpen)

Still Heaven At War (Part 2)

Category: Fiction Fantasy Short stories

Title: Still Heaven At War (Part 2)

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Tok tok to knock on the door.

“logs.” The window. Marvin's.

Natleyn stood up and saluted.

“sit captain.” Said Jend. Marvin's.

“thank you, pak” I said.

“can you not call me sir, I am only 18 years old. So just call me, Marvin.” Said Jend. Marvin's.

“yeah Marvin, I get it. Actually why did you call me into your room.” I asked.

“actually there is still one problem.” he said.

“what problem, Marvin?” my many.

“citizenship, it's a mandatory condition that you must meet.” he replied.

“sorry, I can't change citizenship. Anyway you guys are taking me to this place so it's up to your decision but I won't be a citizen of the United States.” Natleyn clearly.

“I want to know why you don't want to be an American citizen?” ask Jend. Marvin's.

“I don’t know, I just don't want to betray my birthplace. I'll be home tomorrow, thanks for letting me learn a little bit about the military here.” Natleyn said.

“wait Natleyn” pulled my hand, “actually my father has made the decision that you may remain a part of us and remain an Indonesian citizen. You will get a passport for 2 nationalities.” he explained.

“Marvin you're serious.” I said. happily unconsciously hugging Marvin.

“ya, Natleyn.”

“oh sorry General, I was too happy and unconsciously hugged you.” I said let go of his embrace.

“it’s okay. No problems. ‘Actually there's something you should know, but maybe it's not time you knew what real’ is. Natleyn?” Call Jend. Marvin's.

“ya, Marvin.” I replied

“I heard you had an injury. Can I see your injured back? maybe I can help you.” He said, offering help.

“no need, it's been a bit quiet. I have to go back to my room, happy to be your partner General.” Natleyn replied to the outside of the room.

“Natleyn is indeed a great woman, I think now I have started to like her.” Said Jend. Marvin in the heart.

Upon arrival in my room, I saw Uncle John waiting for me. He told me to take a break and learn everything about Counter Terrorist which is now my job.

“Paman”

“what's your business with the window. Marvin done?” ask John.

“ya, what's up Uncle?” ask again.

“you'd better rest, I've brought you a doctor too. She's in the treatment room now, you better come with me to see her.” Obviously John.

“I'm good enough Uncle.” I said.

“don't lie, I know my nephew.” Said John.

“ya.” My answer.

“I forget later after we check your health learn all about Counter Terrorist because otherwise you will only make a mess because it is in the Counter Terrorist.” section John's orders.

“I understand, Uncle.” My reply.

Arriving at the Laboratory.

“hi John.” Sapa Dr's. Harrys.

“hallo Harry, meet him Natleyn.” John's greeting to Dr. Harrys.

“hi sir, Clara Kim Natleyn. Nice to meet you.” I said.

“hi Natleyn, nice to meet you too. please you guys sit.” Said Dr. Harrys.

“Harry, can you directly check the condition only.” Pinta John's.

” of course John, lay there Natleyn!” answer Dr. Harrys.

“yeah, sir” I said.

“back injury huh?” ask Dr. Harry to me.

“right, pak” said.

“we should do X-ray because it is more efficient to find out how severe the injury you have.” Said Dr. Harrys.

I also did X-rays and other checks.

“all checks are done, sit back Natleyn.” said Dr. Harrys.

“thank you, sir.” I said.

“wait a minute I will analyze all the results of the examination.” Clearly Dr. Harrys.

“Natleyn, Uncle hope your condition has improved because soon surely you will immediately get a heavy task certainly.” Obviously John.

“i also hope so Uncle, oh yeah did Dad know that I was accepted to the CIA?” my many.

“ya, he already knows. You know Natleyn, she threatened to kill me if anything happened to you!” answer John.

“you basics, always happy to see your Uncle's suffering.” Said John Upset.

“hahahaha sorry Uncle, it's my custom. You're my best uncle John.” I said.

“and you're the greatest nephew I have.” Said John.

“sorry, I have to interrupt your chat but this is especially important for you Natleyn!” Said Dr. Harry

“what is important? say!!” ask John in a loud voice.

“what's my condition bad?” my many.

“ya Natleyn, the results of all your checks are good except” he explained.

“except what?” I said.

“the injury you sustained was fatal, there is a bone structure in your back that cracked.” Continue Dr. Harry to me.

“what can it be cured, Harry?” ask John.

“that's the problem the structure of the spine that has been cracked or broken cannot be cured. I can only give him a medicine that will reduce the pain and slowly close the cracks in the bone structure but it takes a long time and it will not heal perfectly.” Reply Dr. Harrys.

“now what I can do with this condition. I just started it all!!” I said with disappointment.

“can Natleyn, we just need to keep a secret about your actual condition. What do you think Harry?” advice John.

“I agree with that, I will give you the medicine I said earlier and there will be no problem.” Reply Dr. Harrys.

“do you agree Natleyn?” ask John.

“whatever you guys are, I'll go back to my room and calm down. I don't want to show my true condition on my first day of being inaugurated tomorrow.” I said.

“Should I take you to your room?” John's Offer.

“no Uncle, I can do it myself.” My reply.

My feelings became unsettled again after knowing how I was doing, in the room I was confused about what I should do. I also could not have told Father and Mother about this, had Whisnu been with me here I could have told her all of this. I can't sleep because of this, tomorrow I'll be sworn in but I just found out that my condition is this severe.

Time has passed so fast and it has shown at 06:00 in the morning, it's the day of the inauguration and I started my service at the CIA and I've been preparing for duty but I'm still thinking about this injury. Before long, someone knocked on my room door turned out to be Marvin, he said “he should see firsthand the state of his working partner”. I think that's a less plausible reason but I really appreciate his attitude as a General.

“Tok, tok, tok” knocking door

Open the door, “Marvin! why are you here?” manywould be surprised.

“seems like you're getting ready for duty huh?” she said.

“For sure, of course I'm ready. You haven't answered why you're here?” I said.

“i just want to make sure my partner's working condition, is it wrong?” she said.

“no, it's not wrong.”

“ya already let's hurry to the appearance of the inauguration is not good if we are late there!!” bring Jend. Marvin's.

“well, General”

While heading to the inauguration, Marvin and I told each other about the beginning of his work at the Central Intelligence Agency.

“marv, may I ask?” I said.

“ya, sure.” answer.

“wasn't that time you said you were 18 and you were a General, since when did you become part of the CIA?” my many.

“when I was 13.” Answer her.

“you're serious marv!” I said I couldn't believe it.

“yeah, I’m serious!! I'm just like you Natleyn entered intelligence at a young age.” he explained.

“why did you get into being CIA, was that really your own wish?” ask again.

“actually it was all my father's wish, he had arranged it for me” Jend said. Marvin's.

“and you've never been against your father?” I said.

“of course not, at first I never agreed with all the things he had for me but after I lived it I think everything he did was the best for me.

‘actually you're one of them Natleyn’.” Clear jend. Marvin's.

“means he knows what is best for you.” I said.

“right, if you what makes you want to enter the world of military and intelligence?” ask her.

“honestly, at first I envied my brother, when he was a soldier My father was so happy that I wanted to be like him.” I said.

“I am sure you can be like your brother.We are up, join the ranks of Counter terrorist.” he said.

“understand General.” My reply.

I joined the other members, they are very good people. When the inauguration came, General George as Director of the CIA called my name in order to move forward.

“please we gather this morning to witness the inauguration of our new member named Clara Kim Natleyn and he will be your Captain in Counter Terrorist. You all know that his abilities need not be doubted and I officially declare you Captain Natleyn to be part of the Central Intelligence Agency. Welcome to join captain.” said Jend. George.

“thank you, sir.” I said.

“and captain, you'll be a working partner of Jend. Marvin Lyson, you'll get peacekeeping in Kabul, Afghanistan. I hope you guys can work together.” Said Jend. George.

“ready Director, we will cooperate with each other.” Answer us simultaneously.

“accept these badges and weapons as a sign you are part of the Central Intelligence Agency.” Said Jend. George.

“thank you, sir.” I said.