Zombies

19: Small Dwarf Training

Karin, Galih, Monta, Raga, Leo.

Four boys and one girl, are members of the little dwarves that Nanda forms.Oh, of course Nanda does not intend to form a child army, he just wants to train all five, make sure that they are, at least have a handle. If you can't fight, then, running away would be a very good option.

Due to the huge harvest and enough food to be enjoyed over a long period of time, Nanda and Erica turn out to be dedicated mentors. They educated the five little dwarves, taught them advanced computation and language (Because it turned out that they could already read, write and count), as well as not forgetting some self-defense skills. Especially, to deal with zombies.

But what is a theory without practice? Hence, after seeing the food begin to thin out, Erica and Nanda agreed to bring the five dwarves out. They will see the results of the training of the dwarves after a few weeks of being educated. Moreover, the atmosphere around the Villa is quite appropriate. Not too many zombies, trapping one zombie without a level to train these kids is no big deal. The problem is .. how to make them not afraid.

Holding a one meter tall iron rod, the small, clean body that now had a bit of flesh on the bottom of their skin trembled. Holding the cold stick tightly and refraining from crying when left with the creepy ugly zombie figure.

With a smile of five fingers and a pleasant laugh, Nanda said that he and Erica will only return if they managed to drop this Zombie. They were not allowed to flee or even ask for help. This task must be borne by the five together.

"Ki-we have to attack him?" Leo swallowed the forced saliva. Both legs trembled, almost as weak as a nettle when he saw a rotten creature that walked stiffly while stretching out both hands. Flailing towards the five of them scattered around him.

"We ... we must attack him!"

But no one had the initiative to start attacking. They tended to step back, as far away from the zombies as possible and passively watched the rotten corpse twitch uneasily in all directions in bewilderment at the human scent that surrounded it. One zombie, which was mobbed by five men. It looked unfair, but seeing the five children trembling in fear while a zombie excitedly confused wanted to step closer to fresh meat ...

It's very fair.

Strange, they're used to seeing Nanda and Erica kill zombies. Both do it easily. But why is it their turn, to kill just one zombie .. does this really feel hard? Is it because they are small? Oh, this is really unfair!

"Who ... who wants to start?" Monta swallowed the forced saliva. Nervous to see a zombie taller than him. His voice was somewhat trembling, but it did not take his eyes off the rotten figure that was in front of him.

"Errrr ... girl first?"

Karin's heart slipped hearing Galih's words. He had died enough of fear to make her want to cry, now ... Galih wants to sacrifice him? His gaze blurred instantly, his eyes were hot, completely unwilling to hear what Galih had said. Oh, she's the only girl here, did Galih try to kill her?! Trying to give it to this dirty and creepy creature!? Wicked! Really nasty!

"Why not just go first?!" Karin was angry, this time, the short-haired little girl's face was already wet with tears. His voice was shrill, rising several octaves and trembling due to the stirring emotions. "Galih boy! It should be Galih first!"

"Don't cry!" Panic galih. During this time, the five of them no one had ever cried since being together with Nanda and Erica, but this time, he saw his friend crying. He did not want to see his friend cry, especially because of himself. "Combie ... Zombies love to eat scared kids!"

"Who is a coward?! Galih kira, Karin is a coward?! Karin is not a coward! A cowardly excuses!"

"I'm not-"

"YYYYYY!"

The two children who were shouting at each other both flinched. They all reflexively held tightly to the iron rod and stared at the horror towards the stiffly running zombie. Stepping surely towards the one child who had not moved since.

"RAGA!" the four little ones reflexively called out the name of their friend, but the summoned one could only tremble in fear. Crying in silence while .. wetting her pants.

"Raga! Run Ga! Run!" Monta yelling. However, it was not only he himself who called for Raga to change position. Karin, Galih and Leo also shouted. But Raga didn't seem to hear them. The small body just stood still in its place, with trembling hands holding a stick and a pair of focused irises looking at the zombie in fear. In fact, to make a sound, Raga found she was unable to do so. It was as if the yelling was the last sound he made.

How'this? How'this? How'this?!

Raga was really panicking. His heart was racing as if it was about to break. The little face was already paled perfectly, with cold sweat that continued to soak wet the temples. However, the Zombie did not change direction at all, constantly stepping decisively towards him. The stench of the zombie was already smelled in the nose, every rigid step that the Zombie gave off, as if becoming every second of its life.

Is he going to die now? Is ... is ...

Tang!

"Don't deketin Raga!"

A precise punch hit the Zombie's leg, successfully making the rigid figure fall down on the ground. Karin, who was still wet with tears, looked furiously at the rotten figure that was above the ground. It's these ugly creatures that bother them. A monster that is so disgusting and makes Galih mock him as a coward!

"You! Nay! Disturb it! RAGA!"

Tang! Tang! Tang! Tang!

Auman Zombie. Karin gripped the iron rod she was holding, hitting the zombie body with all her might furiously. Although the only one who did so was a small child, but the strong iron rod was enough to make the rotting body receive a wound. Moreover, the actions of the little one are anarchic. Hit with all his might towards the zombie and not let the creature give any resistance.

Raga gaped in disbelief. He died of fear, even bedwetting and could not move because of Zombies. But the only daughter among the four of them saved him. Bravely hit the zombies, destroying those terrifying monsters with the same weapons as them ...

THE TANG!

Zombie heads were targeted, destroyed after several blows to damage the brain and make the creature not move again. Right at the last blow, Karin's breath gasped. His little chest rose up and down quickly. The short-haired girl stared at the monster in front of her for a few seconds, ensuring that it would not move anymore or make a sound.

After feeling certain that he won, Karin turned around. A pair of round black eyes looked at the four boys in front of him. The little chin was raised, so arrogant and proud in front of the four people who were originally trembling in fear. Especially when he saw Galih, Karin snorted.

"See?!" he said as he clucked his waist while one hand pointed at the four boys in front of him with an iron rod. The eyes were still slightly reddened from crying, his nose occasionally sucked snot that would come out. However, Karin did not lower her arrogance. He's great, of course! It is also stronger! "So yesterday I was not afraid! Karin is not a coward and you are all, WEAK AND COWARDLY!"

"... ."

"Okay," unwilling to continue hiding, Nanda and Erica both jump down from the top of the tree-making five different pairs of eyes look on. "That's great for Rinrin, let's applaud RinRin!" Nanda said cheerfully, clapping as fervently as possible to drive away the gloom of the group of dwarves. But unfortunately, the one who applauded was only Nanda. The four short dwarves still felt embarrassed and awkward, making them bow their heads and not accept that cheerful tone.

"Nda," Erica glared, staring at Nanda to stop messing around. That look made Nanda pout. He sighed, shook his head and walked closer to Karin.

"OK, okay, first ... Brother wants to apologize to you."

Eh?

Suddenly, the four heads that lowered, suddenly lifted up. Five pairs of round eyes looked at Nanda in confusion and wonder. Why did Nanda apologize? Will ... will they be left alone for failing to defeat zombies together? Suddenly the five children were worried. Their hearts were pounding, nervous instead of playing with what Nanda was going to explain.

"Sister and Brother Ercia made you face the Zombies alone and left you, Brother and Sister Erica want to apologize for making you scared," Nanda smiled. Squatting down just to align high with the five little ones who, for a few weeks, have been with him. The actions and what Nanda said, made the dwarves who were originally anxious, now veiled with question marks.

The facial expressions of these children were too honest ...

Nanda pinched a smile. "Why do you think Brother and Sister Erica did this?"

No one answered. The five children who were originally scattered, self-consciously lined up in front of Nanda. They all looked at each other - as if asking if any of them knew the answer? But Nanda did not expect anyone to answer. After a few seconds, the woman opened her lips again.

"Why did you guys give that stick to you to hold?"

This time, the five dwarves lowered their heads. Reflexes looked at the iron rod that was still in their hands. For a few seconds, they seemed to think. A few moments later, they hesitated. The dwarves stared at Nanda, not knowing whether or not to answer her. But that reaction kept Nanda smiling.

"It's to .. hit Zombie," in the end, Monta's the one who opened his voice. Give the answer to the last question asked Kak Nanda.

Nanda nodded. "Yes," he said. "But who uses this stick?"

Four pairs of reflex eyes stared at Karin.

Realizing that she was the center of attention, the girl lost her arrogance. Suddenly, he felt a bit nervous. Holding the iron stick in his grasp tightly. Oh, what's he doing .. right? He didn't make a mistake, did he?

"Don't worry, what Rinrin is doing is right" Nanda chuckled, raised her hand and gently rubbed Karin's head. "Rinrin is very brave and great, Big Brother is very satisfied," he praised - success made the girl reassured, before finally beaming with a smile that showed off a row of milk teeth.

"But," Nanda turned her gaze, staring at the remaining four dwarves who were sweating coldly. "Four others don't use this stick properly."

The last words from Nanda successfully made the four boys stunned. Oh, they don't use the stick they've been given. They ... they didn't attack the zombies like Karin attacked the zombies earlier. Is ... will Brother Nanda expel them? The four boys swallowed forced saliva. The heart is racing, suddenly feeling the extraam tension that makes their stomachs wriggle uncomfortable.

"Sister won't leave you behind just because you can't beat a lot of Zombies," Nanda sighed, got up and looked at the four heads that were bowed listlessly. I am very aware of what is inside the heads of these children. "But what Big Brother expects of you is courage."

Eh?

"For a few weeks, Brother and Sister Erica have been teaching you the basics of combat, haven't you? The crushed head will make the Zombie not move, or some joints that must be attacked so that the movement of the opponent becomes disturbed?"

These little dwarves did get training. They are told to do physical exercise, train the body to be stronger and flexible. Enough food, learn this and that. Erica and Nanda patiently teach them, making them feel more alive.

"Sister wishes you could take care of yourself. Not that Brother and Sister Erica will not protect you, but there comes a time when Big Brother and Sister Erica will definitely not be able to protect you. At that moment, you can only protect yourself," a pair of hazel looked seriously at the five dwarves in front of him. There was no smile, only seriousness imprinted on that face.

"But what we teach, it will be useless if you do not have the courage to practice it. That's why Brother told you to attack the Zombies. It's not about whether you can take it down or not, whether you can fight zombies or not. It's just about ... do you guys dare to raise a stick and actually hit a Zombie?"

Nanda returned to her smile. "To be honest, you didn't expect any of you to raise an iron rod. You guys are too small, it's natural to be scared. But .. well, you surprise your sister," a pair of hazels turned, staring at the only girl in the line. "Rinrin, are you afraid of zombies?"

Suddenly asked, Karin felt her heart jump out of its sockets. However the girl frantically hurriedly replied honestly. "Fear Brother!"

"Then why are you still hitting Zombies?"

"That ... that's .. ," Karin was suddenly confused. He was too emotional. He completely forgot his own fear. "That ... um. because the zombies want to eat Raga. Karin doesn't want to be eaten by zombies."

Nanda laughed, satisfied with the answer. "seen? Rinin was scared too. He was afraid of zombies, but he still attacked zombies because he did not want Raga to be eaten by zombies. Well, you guys .. Would you like your friends to be eaten by zombies?"

"Don't want to!"

"Then learn to be brave" Karin smiled. Staring at the five dwarves who were all, no longer lowered their heads. "Remain to protect yourself and dare to protect your friends. Brother, not forcing you to be able to eradicate many zombies, will not force you to face the things you fear. After all, everyone must have fears. Try to face your fears. How-to? That is ... Try to be brave."

The five pairs of eyes stared at Nanda. They, however, did not fully understand what Nanda was saying. But one thing he knows for sure is courage. A strong feeling that they will use to fight fear. A sure feeling, will be used to protect something. Whether it was their friends, or maybe.

The five dwarves looked at each other before finally silently agreeing on something.

No matter what happens .. Thanks to today, they realize something.

They don't want Raga attacked, they don't want any of them to be left out. They want to be together, play together, learn together, eat together and grow up together. But to achieve that .. they have to become stronger.