The Destruction of Batana

THE JOURNEY 4

That's what happened until we got here like this. My eyes continued to stare softly at the calm river. I don't even know if there's a tomorrow for us. We can survive this journey. I just don't know where the north is. I sighed for a moment. Get out of my place. Back into the building. At least I need to rest my body and mind.

I woke up when I heard that gunshot again. Quickly, I picked up the cloth lying carelessly. Tear it and shape it like a rope. Then bind Liana's body to my body. Make it like a sling. At least it makes it easier for me to move around. Lastly, I turned on the flashlight hanging on my gun. Back to the forest.

I tried to get away from the gunshot. Until I found the end of this forest. And how surprised I was, to find the sight that stretched before me. It's a city! It was about 10 kilometers from where I was standing. Surrounded by grasslands and valleys. Enjoying this, I ran towards the city. I wish it was the city my mother talked about.

I thought it would all be over once I got to the city. I was wrong again. I really did not know if a greater danger was coming. prepared to wait at any moment like a tiger about to pounce on its prey. Just as I entered the city, the sound of gunfire was ringing. It echoed like clawing at the sky. A pair, no, about 10 pairs of red eyes were staring at me from the top of the building. I was silent for a moment. My feet vibrate. Illuminated by the moonlight, I could clearly see the shape of the object.

When I tried to take my way back, one of the robots blocked my path. I'm fallin. Looking at the fear of robots with a height of 2 meters. Its body is clad in metal, with an oblong head shape. His face was half-broken. Adding a spooky impression. His hand was long dangling with pointed fingers like a knife. Ready to hit me anytime.

Spontaneously I shot him with my gun. The robot was instantly destroyed. I took this opportunity to run. Other robots began to react. They chased me from every direction. As if I thought I was a very dangerous target. I ran as fast as I could while shooting at them. My condition is very unlucky. With Liana holding, I had to keep my body in balance so as not to fall.

A robot came towards me. Pounce. Nimbly I avoided. The ground around me seemed to shake every time the hands of the robots tried to catch me. I desperately tried to survive the attack of those robots. I tried to enter a building. I wish the robots had trouble catching me. Some chasing from the roof. And the others followed me. I entered the building. They tried to reach me by hand. Succeeds. They're snagged.

When I started to feel happy. When I began to be relieved to escape from their pursuit. Just then, a bang shook the building. The robots, they're rampaging. Trying to destroy the whole building. The walls around me began to collapse. I ran in panic. Trying to find a way out amid the dust. Some robotic hands managed to break through the debris around me. One of the robot arms hit me. Hit my body.

I'm desperate. My tail's dead-end. My only way out was the gap in front of me. But a robot covered my way out. I'm launching a shot. The robot is destroyed. However, other robots followed. Scrambling killing me. My condition is like sugar among ants.

I'm already tired. My bullets are one. The robots did not give up. They're getting violent. Unable to catch me, they decided to destroy the rubble around me. I seem to know what they're thinking. They must have buried me alive. I keep thinking.

In the last seconds. I decided to open fire on the ground. My guess is right, under me there is a water channel. I quickly jumped. And that's when the building above me collapsed. Closing the hole I made. Leave the robots screaming in anger.

I walked through the dark alleys. Following water flow. It seems that the water is clean water. This makes me even more curious. Are there any residents in this town. I keep walking. To the surprise of waiting for me.

A 3-meter-high gate greeted me at the end of the hallway. The water flowed through the gap below the gate. Greenish lights decorate the gate plus ornament carvings that I can not understand. I tried to push the gate. Niente. The gate didn't crack at all. I checked the gate again. I wish there was another way. My eyes were on a camera.

I almost jumped in joy. I waved my hand at the camera. I wish someone saw it. After waiting 5 minutes nothing happened. I was almost desperate. Sitting while leaning Liana on the wall of the hall. I kept thinking hard to get through that gate.

After I tried various ways, I decided to take another path. Back carrying Liana on my back. That's when. As I stared at the gate for the last time, a green light doused my face.

“Unknown identity, Lian Clue. Good night, have a nice day.” Just as the voice came out, the gate opened. I stared in disbelief. How can my identity be stored in this city? I quickly ran. Most likely behind the gate there are residents who still survive.

The walls of the hallway were filled with lights. This is making me more sure. I kept accelerating my pace. Just when I was at the end of the hallway, I was greeted with an amazing sight.

A fortress 8 meters high was facing me. I could hear the crowd echoing behind the fortress. I quickly approached the fort. I wish someone would help my sister. However, just a few steps away, a light was directed right at me followed by someone shouting.

“TRUSER!”

Instantly, a group of soldiers on top of the fort pointed their rifles at me.

“MOVE A LITTLE, WE WILL SHOOT YOU. IF YOU UNDERSTAND NOD YOUR HEAD!”

I'm nodding. Follow all instructions.

“NOW SIT IN YOUR PLACE WHILE RAISING YOUR HANDS, AND DO NOT MOVE UNTIL WE ARRIVE!”

I followed those instructions again.

A few minutes later, three soldiers approached me with rifles. They pointed a gun at me. Like I'm a dangerous man.

“I don't know either. When I arrived, the gate opened itself.”

“Lying! Check him!”

Two men were pointing at me. Feeling the danger, I quickly took action. I grabbed my rifle and pointed it at one of the soldiers, but there were no bullets left on my rifle. They simultaneously pointed their rifles at me. The atmosphere feels tense. Cold sweat poured out from my forehead. I grinned.

“You better not do anything stupid, boy!” One of the soldiers gave me a warning.

“You better listen to me first, or I'll smash the head of one of the soldiers!” I snapped in return. I wish they had given me a chance to talk.

One of the soldiers nodded followed by the other two. While pointing a gun at me. They let me talk first.

“Please save my sister, let her get treatment. We will leave this place if you provide treatment to heal my sister's wounds.” I'm choked. Trying to hold back tears.

“How can we trust you?” One of the soldiers asked.

I let go of my rifle. Quickly lowered Liana from the sling. Laying it on the ground, then opening the hood that covered his face. Looks like his pale face. Plus a bandaged head.

I couldn't help but cry as soon as I saw Liana's face. With a sobbing voice, I again pleaded.

“Please, please save my sister. I promise, I promise I'll go. I promise I'll leave as soon as he..” I try to catch my breath. Forcing my tight chest to calm down.

“Once he gets treatment.” I'm bowed. I don't know what else I can do if they refuse and tell us to leave.

One of the soldiers nodded, and one of them checked my brother's condition while the other kept their guns. After a few minutes, wait with a tense feeling. And result...

“She's dead.”

I was like being hit by a big rock. No, it's impossible. I still felt his breath. Feeling unaccepted, my body moved on its own. Holding one of the soldiers.

“IMPOSSIBLE! THERE'S NO WAY HE'S DEAD. I, I COULD FEEL HIM BREATHING EARLIER. YOU GUYS DEFINITELY..”

Not finished my words. The soldier pushed me, then hit me hard on the head.