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It was a queer dream! Do you care? "" I was just thinking that people's reputations might be ruined because of what you two are doing," that's half-true though. But the truth is I'm only worried about one person.
I turned my gaze at him. "I know your purpose. You want to protect what is important to you. But please don't empathize with others just to accomplish what you want."
"It's our duty."
"Tsk! Don't be like that. You haven't had a duty here since you resigned from your position."
"You're wrong, I still have a duty. So don't talk to me like that."
Hmm, is he nagging?
He turned to me now. "The situation is different now, Christian."
"If then, you could tell me what I should do, now not anymore. Our ranks are equal. Because you are a Guardian and I am a Warrior."
I averted my eyes. This one has become more courageous, he doesn't listen to me anymore. I smirked. That's what makes it more interesting.
I laughed so hard that I could no longer control myself.
"What's funny?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. He's probably thinking why the hell did I suddenly laugh?
"No-Hahahahahahha! Hmmp!"
Crap! He always does this! "Hmmy! Hat di aw!"
He snapped his fingers to free my mouth from his magic. Ugh! "Man, you always do that! Everytime!"
"Shut up, they might hear you!" he warned me and I apologized.
"It's just surprising your attitude now. You weren't like that before," I said. "You always do everything we told you to do before. That's why you've always tripped inside that place."
"And look at you. The size you've changed since you left and moved across."
"You've underestimated me."
"Yeah I guess," I sighed. "And maybe that's also what our former teammates saw in you, so he liked you."
We were silence for a while until I decided to tell him something.
"Why don't you show yourself in front of her now? It would be easy for you to endure that, you know?" I suggested. He can't hide his simplicity from me. I'm a man too! He went all the way out here just to check up on her. What a loser!
"The two tall guardians are leaving tonight," I could see out of the corner of my eye he was listening. "You can go inside her room. Feel free to watch all night."
He thought for a long time before making a decision. "No. Right now, there's something more important I have to do right now."
Without a word, he stood up and jumped away from the house. I let out a deep breath as I watched him disappear from my sight.
When will the problems be fixed? I was worried about Maxine's future.
My hands were shaking with extreme nervousness. I don’t know where I should look.
I could feel the gaze of the two elders in front of me. The one on the side was what they called Señor Joaquin, my father’s brother. And the old man in front of me is my father.
Mr. Alfredo Columbus.
"Excuse me, Señors. Did you say that you intend to make my nephew one of your warriors?" Kuya Ernesto, the trace was annoyed by his words.
You may be confused as to how we got into this situation. Me too, I don’t understand them. What does it mean when they say I will join their army?
"What's the matter? Did you dislike what I said?" Señor Alfredo asked calmly, to my great surprise. He gave the suggestion.
"Sir, he is the son of Señora Carmina. Do you understand what I mean?"
The two just looked at him. I was silenced because of their criticism. I could think of nothing to do.
"He's not the first person blessed with the special ability to side with this group. In the first three who came, they accepted our given position and laid down their lives for freedom ... against foreign Americans."
"But it's not fair for a child who has no experience in war to risk your life!" I patted his back. I could feel his restraint shouting at the people with us.
"Brother, just calm down," I said.
"The boy has a point, brother. The girl with him is not ready to fight yet," said Señor Joaquin, who had been quiet and listening like me.
"If you're going to ask me, it's better that we train the child first, especially since we haven't seen the true strength of his ability yet."
I secretly clenched my fist. If so, I will actually use the power given to me to take life.
"He won't have the experience until he puts himself in trouble. The young warriors who came in here did that too to prove themselves to us."
"But Soyang is different from them!"
"Maximus." Our vision was right. What did he call me?
“From now on, Maximus will be your name,” he added. What-- Who is he to give me another name?
"Señor, you can't just give him a new name, especially since I haven't given you permission to take him and make him a warrior."
"He doesn't need your permission anymore, Ernesto. He's at the right age to do what he wants."
It took a while before my older brother left again but I stopped him. "Brother, that's enough."
I bowed to the two elders in respect. "I'm sorry for my uncle's behavior, gentlemen. If my decision is all you need, please forgive me, but Miss Doctor. Hope this won't be the last and I'm very willing to tour you if you need me. Anywhere, everywhere, just give me a call and tap tap tap my card. " Ringo said.
I chuckled a little at what he said, the reason I answered playfully, to his jokes.
"Anywhere, anywhere? Even on Mars?" I said, smiling to him.
"Hmm? Miss Doctor, you mean the planet Mars? If yes, of course I will, as long as I am with you. If you want in heaven, I'm willing to give a tour with you as well." Ringo answered playfully.
I laughed at what he said, but it was cut short when Uri suddenly placed his heavy hand on Ringo's shoulder.
"Aw sh*t. Your hands Brother! Brother, have mercy on my broad shoulders please", Ringo said.
Then Uri just tapped it like he didn't do anything.
After we took a picture at Tirta Gangga Water Palace and had lunch there, Ringo took us to Blue Lagoon Beach in Padang Bai.
My reaction? Wow! The same feels when I can go to Boracay, Calaguas, Coron etc! If you don't have one, you can buy one at the hotelesort near here. Is it OK if we can spend the night here? 3 hours is not enough to enjoy this place.
All of us agreed. First, all expenses here are provided for us. But even if not, it looks like we will choose to stay. We can only roam once, so we should make the most of it, right ?
After, we settled our things at the hotel. Ringo instructed us to wear swimming attire. All of us girls talked about it and all of us has matching outfits.
Which, with a twist, since it is a silhouette in front and back. Looks like a normal rush guard but will notice our inner swim suits when approached.
"Omg, where are we Ringo the clown?" Dimple and Joana asked in shock.
"Tukad Cepung Waterfalls ladies. Is it magical, right? Enjoy everyone!"
For us kids who enjoy soaking in the waterfalls.
"Pocholo is really rude to boys" Joana said, frowning, something that made all of us girls laugh.
We couldn't take our eyes off the boys who enjoyed jumping in the lower area of the falls.
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