The Destruction of Batana

MISSION 2

I've been practicing more this week. Although I know, as a beginner of course I will not be directly included in the mission. But, anything can happen. It could be that I was asked to replace the soldiers who died on the battlefield. I trained a lot on the accuracy of my shots. This is a very important ability to fight RP-2.

The day before the mission.

We were all asked to write a will that would later be given to their respective families. I just stared blankly at the sheet of paper that was given to me. I don't have anyone to give you a will. I left the paper blank. Not writing anything even a single word. After all, there are some people who also do not have a family like me.

The day of battle has come. We were all lined up in a field wearing full uniforms. Surely I still use weapons for beginners, unlike other warriors who use heavy weapons. This time in my helmet there is a breathing apparatus connected to an oxygen recycling tube and a communication device. Makes me able to hear whenever a call is going to be made to me. If we want to communicate, we just press the button available in the tool. The line was led by Captain Wan. He began to decorate. Makes our spirits burn.

“If today we die, that means we die with honor! We die holding onto the hopes of the entire population of Keios City! Are you guys ready?”

“WE'RE READY!”

“ARE YOU READY?”

“WE'RE READY!” Our voices shook the ceiling, making all the other soldiers look at us with great reverence. My heart is beating faster. Waiting for the impatient battle that will take place.

We were all transported by car according to their respective groups. One car can carry 10 to 15 people. The cars drove to Keios City Airport. It is the only place that can be opened in this city. I can see a giant plane with a really amazing shape. The color of the aircraft is black with metal material that covers all parts of the aircraft. The muzzle looks sharp with four turbos hanging on each side. The wings of the aircraft itself are shaped like the wings of a Bird Wallet with propellers and turbo embedded in it.There are bright green lights on each side of the aircraft. Adding a tough impression at the same time modern.

The cabin was open, the cars of the Keios began to enter the plane. I stared at the astonishment of such a vast plane. Perhaps the size of this aircraft is equivalent to the size of one floor of the Keios Army Headquarters. Color inside is dominated by white. There are support poles that rise to the ceiling of the plane. In some parts there is a thick transparent glass. We can see the situation outside of the glass. All the cars were neatly packed. The plane is ready to take off.

The gate where the plane was going to exit began to open. I could hear the whirring of the gate. Watch how the enormous gate opened slowly. The plane began to fly. The sound of turbo engines blaring across Keios Airport. And I finally saw the light. A light I haven't seen in two years. That light is the sun.

I stared at the clear sky with soft clouds of cotton. The sunlight warmed my face. The birds were seen flying in the air. Adding to the melody of nature that is truly moving. I could see the rubble of the building that had been filled with grass and moss down there. There are wildflowers growing around the grass. A group of weeds like tapestries hit by the wind of a plane in the air. As if he were respecting.

The announcement began to echo throughout the plane.

“For the team that will be the bait, please get ready!.”

The cabin slowly opened. The aircraft was flying in a low-level condition. Make the car can easily go down through the open aircraft cabin. Two cars have gone down. That means they will be preparing to lure the robot to the point of explosion. The cabin was closed again.

About fifteen minutes we were on the air. The plane landed right over the valley. The entire army was asked to head to their respective places. I joined the team that will kill the remaining RP-2. Certainly only as a backup. The reason they do not directly include beginners is because they are worried about messing up the plan. I'm not complaining, it's all for the common good.

The team that was about to set the explosives started to prepare. They descended the valley deftly using a special rope. Make them easily down steep slopes. Some set explosive devices on the sides of the slopes, others set explosives above the ground. For the sniper team to begin to line up to the outside of the valley. Get ready if there will be RP-2 coming outside the valley.

I'm with my team starting towards the other side of this valley. Seeking a safe place so as not to be affected by the explosion. The soldiers started to prepare all the weapons. They installed various heavy weapons such as missiles, cannons, and several other automatic weapons. I helped assemble those weapons.

We waited until the team that was going to lure the RP-2 reached the point of explosion. My face is getting tense. Cold sweat poured out from my forehead. I held my rifle tightly. I don't know why at times like this, I even remember the incident two years ago. I tried to disturb that thought. Take a deep breath. Calm down.

“THEY'RE COMING, THE WHOLE TEAM IS GETTING READY!” Captain Wan's voice was heard on my communication device. All the soldiers at gunpoint. Be ready.

From a distance I could see dust billowing. There are three cars speeding towards the valley. Behind it looks a bunch of RP-2 that moves wildly. As if chasing their prey. The team that will direct the robots began to move. About six cars drove to the right and left sides, ensuring that no RP-2 was off course.

They were 10 kilometers from the blast point. The team that will activate the bomb starts touching the trigger button, preparing to wait for the signal.

They live 5 kilometers. The troops that were about to kill the remaining RP-2 started to touch the trigger. Prepare to shoot if there are some RP-2 left.

They live 1 kilometer. Cars that lure RP-2 start to add speed. As much as possible not too close to RP-2 so as not to be affected by the explosion. Cars that steer the RP-2 also begin to accelerate their pace.

Just as the robots reached the point of explosion, Captain Wan exclaimed to give the order to detonate the entire bomb attached. His voice was so loud, shaking the ground where we stood. Some sides of the valley began to collapse, making rocks fall over the remaining RP-2. Black smoke billows high into space. The blazing flames filled the valley floor.

A fire?

Suddenly I remembered my hometown. The flames that spread and lined up like walls, gray flying in the air, and black smoke billowing made the sky cloudy. All this reminds me of that day. The day when the bandits start attacking. The day that I, Liana, and Mother had to escape from their pursuit. The memory rotates like seeing a documentary film. My whole body is shaking. My breaths.

What's the matter? Hasn't my trauma been gone all day? Have I forgotten those bad memories?

Instantly I fell. My body feels weak.  One of the soldiers who saw me rushed to help me up.

“What's the new kid?”

My chest feels tight. No, I can't remember that day. I can't let trauma take hold of me. I can't get back into the sadness. I stood back up straight. Tell the soldier if I'm just in shock to hear an explosion.

The smoke started to disappear. We could see the ruins of the valley burying the robots. Captain Wan ordered some soldiers to check the situation down there. Captain Wan also asked the sniper team about the situation outside the valley. But for now it is safe. They did not find any RP-2 emerging outside the valley.

Some people started checking things out down there. While pointing their weapons at the ruins of the valley. We all waited with tense feelings. Sometimes they break the rocks. Checking the situation under the rubble. Found some dead RP-2 that has been destroyed formless

For about ten minutes we waited for news down there. And result...

“Captain Wan, our plan was successful. They've been blown to pieces.”

Instantly the entire army cheered happily, hugging each other. Release the tension that goes on.  Captain Wan smiled with relief.

No this is not true. RP-2 is not that easy to beat. They're robots. Their intelligence must exceed that of human intelligence. I remember how they were going to kill me. I still remember when they tried to bury me alive.

“INI IS NOT FINISHED, CAPTAIN! HAVE ALL THE TROOPS RETREAT!” I shouted while pressing the button in my communication device. My voice was heard by the entire army.

“Who is this? Can you please tell me your code number.” Captain Wan's voice sounded.

“Here 1411, Lian. New kid who had asked you a question.”

“Good, what do you mean this is not finished?”

“Before I wanted to remind you about the surveillance forces. They were only monitoring the robots that were in the territory of Keios City, which meant that they did not check the state of the valley. How can you be this reckless, Captain?”

The soldiers around me came to me. They cheered angrily, giving me a warning. He told me to stop my words. I don't care, keep going on with my word.

“Captain, don't you get sucked in your mind? If a robot is an object smarter than a human.”

I didn't hear Captain Wan's voice. He seems to be thinking. Meanwhile the soldiers around me started to hold my arm. I tried to keep pressing the button on my communication device.

“AS MUCH AS YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT, CAPTAIN! I WARNED YOU! THE RP-2 IS AWAITING KI.”.

“HAD ENOUGH NEW KIDS, YOU'RE OUTRAGEOUS!” A soldier exclaimed. Destroying my communication tools.

When the soldiers were busy handling me. From down there, there was a scream. Following the sound of gunfire.

“CAPTAIN WAN, WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!”

Hearing the screams, the soldiers around me came to a halt.

“MRENDUR!” Captain Wan finally gave the order.

Surely my guess. From the valley holes, sprung hundreds of RP-2. They are like flood waters coming out of a dam. So much to make us unable to estimate the amount. The troops rushed towards the plane.

Holy hooch! Its bad. Some RP-2 started running towards the plane. As if we knew what we were planning. The soldiers started firing. But that's not enough help. Every time a robot is destroyed it will be replaced with another robot. I started using my gun. Now we fight.  Meanwhile several soldiers including Captain Wan had already made it to the plane. I was busy shooting at the robots. Unfortunately my weapon is not very powerful.

I could hear the screams of other soldiers. Some people have been killed punctured by sharp RP-2 fingers like blades. I can't worry about the condition of the other soldiers. Right now I am trying to avoid their attacks coming from all directions. Thanks to my training in the Sky Academy, I freely dodged their attacks.

Dear thousand dear. It was unexpected. The plane carrying Captain Wan and several soldiers began to close the door. There are still many soldiers who have not been able to get into the plane. They shouted to call Captain Wan by name. I can't even believe what I just saw. Some soldiers tried to climb the plane's foundation. Unfortunately they crashed just like that when the turbo plane was turned on. Falling and ending up dead.

The plane has been speeding away from us who are still busy surviving in the midst of the RP-2 raid. I couldn't give orders or hear from other soldiers because my communication equipment was broken. I had to open my helmet. After all, all this time I had never worn a mask anywhere while I was outside of Keios City.

I'm more free to shoot those robots. Until my bullet runs out. I was forced to take away the weapons of the dead soldier. Not to forget I also took a communication device hanging on the soldier's helmet. I have to communicate with other soldiers. It's an emergency. Robots kept coming from all directions as if there was no end. If this keeps up we'll all die, we won't be left. I have to think fast. Find a way out of this mess.

After a moment of thought in the middle of the ongoing battle, I had an idea. I gave orders to all the remaining soldiers.

“LISTEN! IF YOU WANT TO SURVIVE THIS CONDITION, LISTEN TO ME!” I screamed as I could. Hope the other soldiers listen to me in the middle of this noise.

“WE HAVE TO GO DOWN THIS SLOPE! I'LL ASK THE SOLDIER WHO DROVE THE CAR TO SAVE US!” I gave the order. They seem to be listening to me. Rushed down the valley while still firing shots

“TO THE BAIT SQUAD! WE NEED HELP HERE! ANSWER IF YOU LISTEN TO ME!”

“We can hear you. We'll be there soon!” My orders approved.

I'm a little relieved. I don't know how much more could make us survive this condition. But I can not be completely calm. Currently my challenge is to go down a steep slope while continuing to survive the RP-2 attack.

“LISTEN! WE CAN ALL SURVIVE IF WE HELP EACH OTHER! LEAVE THE PERSONAL INTEREST! WE'LL GET OUT TOGETHER!” I don't know if my words were approved by them or not.

It seems the soldiers approved my sentence. They work together to get out of the RP-2 crowd. I kept on holding on desperately. Avoiding the RP-2. Several times I rolled because the land on which I stood was not flat. Makes it hard to keep balance. Yet another soldier rushed to help. Makes me stand back in my position.

Our condition is getting desperate. RP-2 started to close our way. They tried to block us from going down the slope. Baku continues to happen. The dust covered the view. Makes things harder. We have to stay put until the relief car arrives.

In the critical moments, the relief car finally came. They easily break through the robots. The car must have been made of special steel. At the top of the car is a missile. He fired a shot at the RP-2 crowd who were trying to catch up to us.

There were only about 20 survivors. We all rushed into the car. Join the troops in those cars. We drove, trying to escape from the fierce pursuit of RP-2 while shooting at them. Fortunately, this car is faster than the RP-2.

“Actually what has happened? Why did the plane take off before the entire force came in? Isn't that our original plan?” the soldier driving the car asked. Breaking tension.

“RP-2 sprung up among the cliffs of the valley all of a sudden. Making our plan fail. The whole army was forced to retreat. Fortunately Captain Wan was successfully secured.” Said one of the soldiers. Breath snorted. Surely that incident was terrible.

“But thanks to this new kid, we all got to save ourselves. I really respect you, son. He was the first to realize that we were all in danger. He was also the one who helped us out of the battle earlier.”

The whole army in the car looked at me. I don't know what to express. I just nodded stiffly.

I nodded back. The mood was silent for a moment. Leave the roar of a car that drove through the streets.

“Actually I am a little suspicious of Captain Wan.” I started to make my argument. During this mission I was always filled with prejudice about him.

“What do you mean?” One of the soldiers asked.

“This is just my guess. Looks like Captain Wan deliberately made us like this. Don't you think? How could Captain Wan be this reckless in setting up a plan? Supposedly if he was a Captain, he could think over all the bad possibilities that happened. I'm sure there's another purpose to this mission. May I ask you one thing?”

“Please, Nak.”

“How many victims died every time you run a mission?”

“About 20 to 30 people. We only do missions once a month.”

I'm thinking back. That's a big number. If for example every month there are 30 people killed, that means that in a year there are 360 people killed. It had already reduced by a fraction of a percent the number of the Keios City's Residents.

“It looks like we've all been framed.” I said with a flat face.

“Hei! Captain Wan might be like that. He always leads ki..”

THE DUAR!

A missile struck one of the cars driving in front of us. And how surprised we all are. The attack came from the Keios Army Aircraft. The plane began to point its weapons at us. Instantly, the soldier who was driving slammed the steering wheel. Deflecting the car so as not to be hit by a missile.

The missile hit the ground. Making a meteor tub. Our car was shaken. Dust began to cover the view. Make the car speed is not careless.

“Actually what has happened?” One of the soldiers asked in panic.

“They intend to kill us so that there are no witnesses!” I exclaimed loudly. Trying to beat the roar of a speeding car.

“What? That's impossible!”

The missile is released. This time our car took a sharp turn, trying to avoid the attack. Unfortunately the missile detonated just a few meters away from us. Make the car slam and roll. My body slammed in here and there. My face, which was not wearing a helmet, was hit by the feet and hands of other soldiers. My head hit the roofs of cars. Fresh blood was pouring down on my forehead.

Fortunately, everyone in the car survived, although some were injured. My face has been battered by the impact of the feet and hands of other soldiers. I grimaced in pain. It seems that my teeth are broken.

“Is everything okay?” One of the soldiers asked in a soft voice. Reverse position. Head down and feet up.

“We better not get out of this car. The plane is still up there. Most likely they won't let us live.” I said while enduring the pain all over my body.

“Why? Why are they attacking us?”

“Did Captain Wan previously order you to kill other troops?”

“I don't know. Usually Captain Wan just told us to retreat in times of urgency. We only heard the death toll after it made it back. We also heard that some soldiers disappeared in the attack.”

I'm not asking anymore. Right now I can hear the roar of the plane above us. His voice began to drift away. It seems that they are returning to Keios City. After feeling safe, one by one the soldiers slowly got out of the car. We must immediately find shelter before RP-2 knows where we are.

“What should we do? We can't go back to town. They must have closed the plane lane gate.”

The soldiers are discussing. I immediately remembered the water channel.

“There is one way.”

All the soldiers' gazes were directed at me.

“But I'm not sure if they will allow us to enter.”

“Tell us!”

“We will be breaking through the debris below us.”

“Hei! That's a great idea. Now I believe everything you say about Captain Wan. Arriving in the city I will definitely indulge in the real incident.”

“But what if we are branded as rebels?” Ask the other soldiers.

“I don't care! We have seen with our own eyes that the plane has just attacked us. Of course this can't be allowed. I still understand that Captain Wan left us for his safety. But if it kills, of course this is a strange thing.”

“So, how do we get through the gate? Isn't there a soldier standing guard? They will definitely contact headquarters.”

Waited for a moment. The soldiers were looking for a way to enter the gate without any suspicion.

“I have an idea! One of us will be acting in a critical condition. Thus the gatekeeper will definitely panic and immediately take us to the hospital.”

The soldiers agreed.

“That's a great idea! All we need is, which one of us has the most battered face?”

All the gazes were directed towards me. I know what they have in mind. My face is the most battered because I do not wear a helmet as a head and face protector. But what about acting? I really can't.

We started shooting at the rubble below us. Fortunately, we were just above the water. It would be very dangerous if we suddenly appeared inside the city. We entered the hole. Down the hallway and arrive in front of the gate. A moment of greenish light watered our bodies. Start scanning.

“Unknown identity.” Gate open. Let out a hissing sound.

Instantly some of the soldiers guarding the gate were shocked.

“Gosh! What's the matter? Aren't you from the assault squad? How did you enter the gate?”

“Let's just explain. For now we have to go to the hospital. Some people need help.”

“Good, I'll contact headquarters soon.”

“Do not! I mean, we have to hurry. Our brother is in critical condition. He also accidentally inhaled the dirty air out there. His head hit and caused heavy bleeding!”

I pretended to be unconscious. Two soldiers carrying my body approached the gate guard soldiers. To be honest, I feel very silly with this plan.

“This is an emergency! Alright, I'll soon pick up the vehicle to take him.”

“Oh yes, can you ask your other friend to help fix the hole we have made? I was worried that the RP-2 would enter the hole. If we could just drive. I don't want to interfere with your duties.”

“Ready!”

I almost patted my head. How could they easily let us pass without the slightest suspicion?

We searched the city. We have 15 people.

“How do we tell the whole population of Keios City?”

“Of course I will make a mess in the middle of the city until the reporters and reporters arrive.” Said one of the soldiers with spirit.

Holy hooch! That's really the dumbest idea I've ever heard. I really can't believe that they graduated from the Sky Academy.

I decided to talk. “There's another way, we don't have to make a mess. But this plan will work if you obey all my directives.” I can't let them take such action, there will be a lot of harmed residents. Warrior Keios could be labeled as an enemy.

“Say, New Child!”

“For now we have to go to jail.”

“Hei! You want to take us to the tiger's den? We can get caught first before we can uncover all the ugliness of Captain Wan.”

“No, we keep going there. More precisely to the residence of someone I know. Doctor Ruzdora. I'll ask him to call Miss Kei. Give her permission for everything that happens. Well, it's up to you to agree or not. But obviously I wouldn't go with you if you decided to make a mess in the middle of the city. That was such an impolite act! You will hurt many sides. Including residents. Anyway you guys don't have any proof.”

“We agree!” They exclaim compactly.

A few hours later we arrived at our destination. The prison guards started checking our identity cards. They're very thorough. Make sure there are no fake cards. Until one of the prison officers saw me, his face was shocked. I seem to know what's on his mind.

“Hei! Aren't you the prisoner you used to be? Now you've become one of the Keios Warriors? This is a surprising fact.” She laughs.

I swallowed spit. How could he still recognize me after all this time? I don't know how to respond to it. I just nodded. Not much talking.

“You're still as quiet as ever. You all want to hear some interesting facts? she is a friend of Miss Kei.”

Now all the views are pointing at me. They looked at me in disbelief. I'd love to get out of this conversation.

The prison officer finally allowed us to enter. We immediately rushed towards Ruzdora's residence.  I was staring at the prison building. Remembering for a moment that I used to live in that place for two months. Spend the day with two of my friends. Oi! As for Vero and Bundara, I haven't heard from them in a long time. Maybe one day I'll take the time to meet them. Say hello and remember the past.

For now I can only meet with Ruzdora. One of the people I trust the most. At least he will also treat the wounds all over our bodies. But the real problem is, is Jora going to believe everything I say?