Short Story (Cerpen)

Evanities

Category: Fiction Fantasy Short stories

Title: Evanity

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I always aspire to be a leader, in every way. But many times I realize that I cannot be said to be worthy of it.

Therefore, I have a lot of spare ideals.

One of these…

'Writer?' Whynot?

And because my life is too flat to be a story, then I use the perspective of others plus fictional stories in it.

Here's..

'EVANITY'

'Do you know?', Evan started the conversation.

'What's the matter?', replied Niti.

'Gurita preys on sharks…'

'What does this have to do with us?', Niti was curious.

'No one! Just a jolt in the midst of tension.', Evan joked.

'Can you speak more seriously? We're on a war trip.'

'That's why a little joke will be very useful for us. We don't know what's going to happen up ahead. It's possible that we will fall and fail this mission.' Evan said.

In a cold tone Niti replied, 'If you don't know what's going to happen in front, then be prepared!'

'And again I am not willing to listen to your pessimistic claims! We will definitely complete this noble mission well, according to the rhythm.', said Niti.

Finding those eyes full of ambition and confidence, Evan just turned to look at Niti and said inwardly, 'As usual, He is always serious. No wonder he is admired by many.'

Then he said to Niti, 'Well, if we succeed in this mission, I'll treat you to shark fin soup..'

'Not 'if', but 'definitely'!', said Niti.

'Yes, of course.', Evan closed the conversation.

This is the story of the liberation of Andalusian inland citizens who were prisoners of the Polynesian state by a number of military soldiers sent by the Cresia state (the motherland of Andalusia). Led by, call it Lieutenant Evan Dimas, this fully trained liberation force managed to take back Andalusia in a fairly short time. And one night on the sidelines of their victory, there was talk, talk,

'I didn't expect, today we will win easily.' Hargi said with a laugh.

'yes. Unlike what was talked about, this felt so easy.', Zulfi added, while drinking a sip of his lucky beer.

'Don't laugh first, guys. We cannot throw away all the bad possibilities that could have happened.', Niti reminded.

'Hey, ti.., you're a good reminder for us. But, can you just let us enjoy this victory once in a while.', Hargi bargained.

'Haaahhh. alright. I think I have lectured you often and you have always obeyed. Maybe it's also possible if you occasionally rebel. Yes, continue your party.', said Niti gave up.

'Hahaha, so dong.', Hargi was satisfied.

Just until midnight, this little celebration broke up. Some of the soldiers went to rest, and some stood guard from the enemy's attack.

Without notice, there came the morning where the local residents planned to be evacuated. When all the preparation is okay, the unwanted things really happen. A gunfight broke out…

The enemy suddenly attacked indiscriminately and due to the sheer number of them, the liberation army was helpless. Some of them died..

Fatal, Niti who was relied upon as a medical soldier was also shot around his left hip. Although not too severe, because medical soldiers always wear bulletproof clothes better than others. But he kept trying with all his might to treat his friends.

The atmosphere was stunned for a moment, and suddenly came the sound of someone's footsteps.

Escorted by several soldiers, the Polynesian Military General who descended directly into the battlefield spoke up.

'All, stop your fire.', exclaimed the General to stop his men from shooting.

After that, he spoke again, and,

'I have heard all your legends, 'Goddess of Healing Cresia', Revelation of Niti.'

As if he did not care, Niti still tried to heal her friends.

While stepping the General added, 'Well, that's great! Still have time to think of others, even though you yourself are injured. Use 1 hand to cover the wound with antibiotics and 1 hand to heal your friends. Your technique is amazing. You're a very deft woman. The nickname 'it' is indeed appropriate for you.'

Niti still won't listen.

'It seems like you are not interested in my words at all. Alright.. But, it'll all be over once I shoot one of your hands.', the general said a little angrily.

Niti turned towards him with sharp eyes.

'But take it easy, I won't do it. I deliberately participated in this war to make a special offer for you. Come with us, and join our plan, and the people of Andalusia and your friends will be set free. Are you interested?', bargain General.

For a moment, a sense of dilemma was present in Niti's heart. He was caught up in terrible choices.

Betraying your own nation is impossible, but if you refuse an offer, it is tantamount to killing your local citizens and friends.

Finally, with a look of despair and unable to think healthily anymore, Niti got up from her bow and said, 'If I refuse?'

'Door!' The general quickly shot one of Niti's friends.

Niti screamed, 'No! Stopit! Not again!! All right, I'll go with you guys. But let them all go..'

Niti joined the Polynesian army as a prisoner. He has long been targeted, because of his ability to heal someone, either by concocting drugs or direct healing techniques in patients. It is also considered a valuable asset of the Cresia country.

As promised, the citizens and friends of Niti were released. The situation slowly subsided, the assistance from the Cresia country came. All Andalusians and liberation soldiers (except Niti) were brought back to Cresia for further treatment.

The Polynesian soldiers simply tied Niti's legs and hands with a rope and left her alone in the place. Maybe because they thought that Niti was dying and was just a weak medical soldier woman and would not let go. But that's a big mistake! Niti easily untied the ties in her hands, then checked the whereabouts of the military cell phone in her pocket. And luckily, the phone was not taken by the enemy. He called someone in a soft voice,

'Hallo, Evan.'

'Niti? Are you right Niti?', asked Evan half in disbelief.

'Yes, it's me, Niti.'

'How are you doing, you're okay right?!', exclaimed Evan worriedly.

'Relax, I'm fine kog. Oh yeah, I don't have much time left. I'll explain the plan.'

'The plan? What plan do you mean? What happened there?', Evan wondered.

'I was held captive in a warehouse with many weapons of war. If left unchecked, these weapons must have been used for undue things. So…'

'Wait, wait, so.. what's up? What's next?', curious.

Niti pensive.. For a moment he stopped talking.

'Niti? Niti?! You're all right, aren't you? What's next?', the more curious.

Finally Niti made a decision, 'Coordinates 0.12.3 to the southwest of the Forest, send an air force.., Ramp this place up….'

'What didyou say? Then what about you?! Nope, no. I'm not gonna do it! Why don't we send a big army to take control and take their weapons. I'm sure our leader would agree.', seduce Evan.

'No, Van. It's too dangerous to attack them. I don't want any more killed. And even if the Cresia military got those weapons, they would have used them for things that were not necessary. I'm tired, Van.. I'm tired of this endless long war. I want us all to live peacefully without attacking each other. You don't have to care about me either. I have many students in the medical academy who will definitely continue my determination, and become valuable talents for our country, Cresia. It's not just me.. I've left everything to them..'

'But, ti.. After all you are our friend. We're not gonna do that, after all what you've given us. About your services.', Evan argued.

'I love my country, Cresia.. If you do what I say for Cresia. That's enough to prove that you really love me as a friend..

'But, ti.', Evan still doesn't accept.

'If I'm lucky, I can definitely get out of here and save myself. So don't care about me.. We don't have much time, Van. Do it before it's too late. Goodbye…'

'Ti? Ti's? Niti?! Ahhh.!', Evan is upset that his phone is suddenly closed.

Evan was urged by heavy choices. He also told the plan proposed by Niti to the military general Cresia. Outside the planned, Evan also ordered several soldiers to accompany him to plunge free Niti. In an argument, this plan was approved, and Evan also got troops of his choice. On condition, he must be finished by the time the General has determined. Because if not, the general will not hesitate to destroy the arsenal, regardless, whether they survive or not.

The troops finally left in the morning of the designated day.

A few hours later, from the armory,

Niti, who was dying, surprisingly managed to topple several guards and escape through the back side of the warehouse. But only a few steps later, he found himself surrounded by the enemy. His condition also worsened, he suddenly collapsed between the enemy's siege. He could not move his body to heal himself. He's dying..

In a half-dead state of life, there appeared shadows of suggestions in his mind..

'Am I going to die here? Did I fail?'

'I aspire to be a leader, but people just think I'm a weak woman and don't deserve it.'

'I'm trying to prove it. I chose to be a militant. Then over time, people began to forget their words in the past. They started respecting me, even though I was just a woman. But not a weak woman'

'People then called me 'Goddess of Healing', but even I couldn't save my parents during the first world war. Compared to the success of my parents and the Cresia leaders in the past, what I left behind was just a failure.. But I live with the belief that failure is also useful to forge my life to be stronger in the future. And in exchange, I will get a great achievement in the future.'

'But in the end, everything has to end this way, dying like this..

Haaaahh.. It may be time to let go of all the burdens in the world'

The dorrr! Doorr! Doorr! The sound of deafening shots came from the real world. The rescue team came. They managed to knock out the enemy who besieged Niti. Lieutenant Evan approaches Niti,

'Ti, Niti.. Awake, Ti..'

And either because of the sound of gunshots that still burst or maybe because of the voice of one of the people he seemed to know, Niti was awake. 'Eh, you, Evan.', said the weak Niti.

'You have to be strong. We must have saved you, ' said Evan encouragingly.

Niti didn't speak anymore, She just replied with a smile

Evan takes Niti and takes her to the place where they will be picked up by a Cresia military plane. After a few minutes, help arrived. The entire liberation army boarded several incoming aircraft, to bring them back to Cresia. As it was about to take off, there was the sound of an enormous explosion coming from the direction of the armory. It turned out that the bomb was dropped by Cresia air forces into the warehouse. And destroyed Polynesian secret headquarters.

The mission is over..

Arriving in Cresia, Niti was immediately taken to the Cresia Military Hospital for surgery. The operation went well, and a few days later, he returned to consciousness. Then one night, Lieutenant Evan Dimas visited her with a beautiful wreath (in accordance with Niti's face) and placed it on the table next to Niti's bedroom, sat down, and began to talk,

'Hey, how are you, beautiful?', said Evan in a half-wooing tone.

'What the hell are you, I'm fine, ' Niti replied convincingly.

'Yes, sorry, sorry.. You must heal quickly. You are our 'Healing Goddess', ' while praising.

'I don't like to be praised.. Too much praise makes humans arrogant.', said Niti.

'Hmm, okay.. Oh, ja. Do you remember anything?', Evan tried to remind.

'What's the matter?', Niti was curious.

'Gurita preys on sharks…'

Niti remembered, 'Ohh.. Yeah, bit..'

'If it's cured, I'll treat you to shark fin soup'

Smiling, Hehehe, yes. Thank you.', closed Niti.

The two laughed together..

Done it..