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Catalyst Warm Welcome
"So, what we are going to do now?" Dean frantically waiting for my order. It seems I left no choice . Bloodless seems impossible now."Prepare yourself! To kill or die. Protect our people at any cost. I am giving you an order to use your weapon against them." Dean seems so surprised by my sudden changed of decision. He doesn't ask any question."Mr. Scarface , I need you to mobilize your troops.""That's was I'm waiting for." As he excitedly fled from the room."Mr. Mechanic , I need you to prepare your troops. Please, stand by. You'll be my back up.If you see that we are in bad position., please don't hesitate to fire."Me. Mechanic became worried of my strategy."Do you mean that you ready to sacrifice yourself?""If it needed, so." Looking directly into his eyes."You don't have to.If you want we can change places.""No. I need you to make sure that Dean has enough time to escape." " I am just afraid that , our enemies will focus on targeting you. Especially when they know it w
Catalyst The General
His face is reddened.I heard footsteps from my back. Mr.Scarface voice wake me up, from my thoughts."What are we going to do with him?" Because of Gen. Amiel words, I already know what is the best punishment for him." Let him leave. Go back to Atheos." Mr.Scarface could not believe in what he heard."Are sure you sure.? You don't have any idea in how evil this man is.I f I one who decide this man, doesn't have any right right to live in the next minute.I know him , personally.I work with him in the past." I can clearly see in Gen.Amiel face, the fear of death. His perspiration doesn't stop. He is almost wet all over his body.Trembling. He already know that my decision is crucial for him. "Ishvi, I know how wise you are. Even you are my enemy. I always think highly of you.You know me, All my doing was never my intention. I am doing this as a good soldier of Atheos. " " I never buy what you are saying. I know you. How monstrous you are. You always prioritize yourself among oth
Catalyst A Chance to Choice
They come together in my front. "Brave soldiers of Atheos.Protector of the people. May I call your attention, please. I commend your courage.Offering your life for the welfare of the people. But allow me to asks questions. I know that His excellency Regerry Reginald offer his intelligence and life to serve us. He is just and gentleman. He only think for our common good. But it bothered me to think, for all this year's he is serving us. Look around you. When he speaks for justices. What we experience in our home is the opposite? We had friends, co-workers and family members thrown at jail, being punish without the chance to be heard. Due process is long gone. He the judge. In the name of common good.Yes! We have peace because we fell silent in the injustices. We are prosperous. Why there are among us who died in hunger? Who among you experience a in human treatment? You will be the judge. Is this our ancestors envision for us. To be a slave and few enjoy the fruit of our labors. They
Catalyst Act of Terror
We are now sitting in the table. All the visionaries key members are here except Mr. Scar face. " How long we need to confine , Mr. Scarface?" Dean with deep concern in his voice. "It was never my plan to confine him for a long time. I will release him before dinner." Checking the statistical data in my hand. " Thankfully, we are already prepared this base before Atheos attack us." Mr. Mechanic who also serious in studying the statistical data. " One thing make me worried about. How Gen. Smile know our location. The firepower he brought with him. A clear message that he never intent to let us , live.Sparing no one." "What are trying to say? There a possible spy among us?" Dean nervous voice. I just feel silent. Waiting for Mr. Mechanic to continue. Watching the reactions of other men on the table. " I mean it is not the first time. We should not forget what happened to Mr. Bartender. Thinking about the possibility of spies among us, give me chilling effect. It sometimes make m
Catalyst Sentiments
" Stick to the plan.Never worry, we slowly getting there. Regerry actions only leave us to fight. We can not tolerate such kind of behavior to continue. He doesn't deserve to be in his position. We must end this battle as soon as possible." Regerry actions toward Gen. Amiel troops give powerful motivation to Visionaries to fight .He keeps reminding us the reason what we fighting them. Mr. Mechanic was sitting in the chair. With his close , I can sense his hate toward Atheos.."How pitiful his follower ..." "We end this meeting.Everyone can back to their working station, now." One by one they leave the conference room. I can sense their reborn enthusiasm to fight the Atheos. My footsteps echoing in the lobby. Dean followed me. Together we are walking toward to the direction of Mr. Scarfacw's room. Dean broke the silence between us." Did you think Mr. Scar face accepts your decision that easily?" "That's is the min reason , That why I want to talk to him. There something that I need
Catalyst FEAR
There a moment of silence us. "It is not an easy question," Mr. Scarface distorted face."Well for me... " He released a deep sigh. "I think. No. I Believe it is the system that makes the person evil. What a mere individual can do if he is born within the society run by the corrupt system."I turned my back to them. Standing still. Mr. Scarface answer got my attention. "Yes, it is an interesting topic. I do respect your opinion. As an individual we had free will. We have a chance to choose. Maybe not on the large scale. But every minute of our life we always making choices. All we have need to do. We need to be accountable in our decision. Let us admit what we have today are just consequences of our decision in the past."" But not all consequences we are suffering today are the product of our personal decisions. We suffered because of the decisions made, without our consent. " Looking away from us.Dean laid his book. " There are many factors we need to consider. Not all decisions ar
Catalyst Covert Operation
A drastic situation needs a drastic move. We all know that Regerry will never think twice about doing evil against the citizens. But it is another story about his trusted allies. He needed their support. He knows that he cannot rule without them. We decided to attack one of his bases. We are crawling in the deep night. Using the dark in our advantage. We need their food. We are sure before he destroyed the food pills. He left enough amount for the doers who on his side. Shortage means control. We also sure he had plenty of it , for those who will switch side. A hungry stomach means an obedient soul. Maybe the rapid growth of technology makes our lifestyle different from our ancestors. But same instincts of survival make us and keep us alive. Human beings who worship their stomach. They are the one who easiest to control. It is the main reason for him to do his action.“We already in our position.” Talking in my earpiece. “You know what you are going to do. I want to remind your onl
Catalyst Confidence
“If there is no door, we can make one.” Dean a bomb in one of the walls.I needed to distance myself while hiding from the expected explosion. A loud sound followed clicks of a second.“You also prepared.” While cleaning my head from the dusts resulted from the explosion.“Yes. But there still no room for celebration. “He faces the military robots running towards us.“Run! We have no time left as I glance into my watch.” It is turning red. It means the missile is just a mile away.We run as fast we could into debris. I saw the glimpse of hope. One of aircraft is flying toward us. They are pointing their weapon to the military robots behind us. They are firing at them. I can see the hand of Mr. Scarface. I quickly grab it. I finally inside the aircraft. We both held our hands, helping Dean.We finally fly at the opposite direction. The missile finally arrived in its destination. A blast of explo
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“I think I already know about that…” I slowly stand up from my monitor. Slowly walking toward the chair , at his opposite direction. “It about Zyne?”“ Yes. That’s correct. I think my sister…” He finds it hard choosing the right words.“Zyne , well I understand her. And I needed to admit she had the point.”Dean could not believe in what his hearing. “ What are you talking about? No one died from the last incident. There is no need to blame , yourself? Major Vanhur is being rescued by the Atheos military.”“Yes , you are right he is not yet dead, but he is paralyzing for the rest of his life. It is more painful that death.” Giving him the report from one of our spies in Atheos. “ I am talking about the future. I will admit that giving the chance to kill someone from Atheos. I will never hesitate to do what I needed to do.”“Well, I can unde
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Vendetta
“Yes, I am. It is part of the plan. It is the only way we can gain enough time to rescue Mr. Scarface.”“How do you do that?”“Remember the robotics mosquitos. I turned it into a bomb. To paralyze the system of their vehicle.”“What a brilliant plan.” He patted my shoulder.A moment later. The young commander is running toward me.“Sir, here are the lists of the passengers of the military plane.”“Thank you, very much.” As I slowly reading the name one by one. One name caught my attention. “ Major Vanhur?”The name I mentioned make Dean turnaround. He almost steps away from me.“What? Did I hear it ,correctly?”“It sounds familiar to you. Major Vanhur?” Looking at surprised face of Dean.“Yes, it is. Major Vanhur is one of the sons of his excellency Reginald.”“That will be the
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Missing in Action
“It is means waving a full-scale war against them. We are not fully prepared for that….”The council members are all bickering to each other.“I am not saying that we will implement the plan. All I want you to be prepared.”My words calm them down.“Okay, give me twelve hours. I will do everything to rescue, Mr. Scarface.”When everybody is already left. Dean came closer to me. “Are you sure of that ?How do you think you can locate Mr. Scarface?”“I will use one of my tricks.”“What are you talking about? And I also want to remind you that you are not permitted to leave . How can you possibly locate Mr. Scarface?”“You do not need to remind me. And I have no plan to leave this place. But I needed your help.”“Sure, anything I can do.”We are now , walking in an underground tunnel under our base. “I am
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Retaliation
“Please, continue…” As I sit on my chair. He handed me down the files of the investigation.“The explosion was made by the supporters and family of Minister Aidelb. They want to force the Atheos to avenge the death of the Minister. It is the reason for the sudden decision made by Prime Minister Reginald.”“He wanted to appease his supporter.” Closely watching all the evidence presented by Dean. “He is so afraid to lose their support.”“Not really… It just Minister Aildelb holds much information against him. We are talking his crimes committed against the people of Luna. Declaring war against us, is the only way he can save the Atheos to crumbled. He holds many dirty secrets that we are expected.”“The family of the late minister knows this but remain silent?” I looked at him.“They chose to remain silent. Not until now… That they can
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Test of Fire
“We should expect that it will happen. There is not enough reason for us to make. We need to face.” Avoiding their questioning look.“It just a simple blackout. Why it led to this kind of tragedy?”Zyne questions wake us up.“I admit, I did not expect that sabotaging their power supply using malware can cause a massive damage.” Mr. Scarface scratching his bald head.“I do not want to make any assumption without a careful investigation.” I could finish my word when Dean call my attention.“Ishvi, the council is requesting your presence immediately.”“They could not wait any longer?”“No, they are bombarding me with messages requesting an urgent meeting with you.”“Can I make any excuse? The preparation is still not yet finished.”“Preparation for what? What are you thinking of?”I just keep my silence.As we expected the emergency meeting with the council could no longer postponed. I understand what they really feel. There is an agony in waiting. An outsider making big decision, of cou
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Collateral Damage
“Just wait and see.” Dean assuring her.The time has finally come. It is for Mr. Scarface moment; he entered some keys. Our attention is now on the monitor.In the monitor, we can see the whole city of Luna. It shows the different key location of Atheos. A total blackout, people running to all direction. The authorities of Atheos could not control the sudden confusion among its people.“How long it will take?” I am now, looking to Mr. Scarface on my right.“For a couple of minutes.”“It will be enough?”A ticking sound is running on our background. Dean is busy working on our main communication system.“Yes, I already calculated the time. It is enough for me to fix, our communication system.” He did not look at us while talking.“I think that you are the one who need to prepare. As long Dean fixed our communication devices. There is a need for you to address our people.” Mr. Scarface is now mocking me. While he is looking at Zyne. “You will need an acceptable reason so that people wil
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Attachment
“What do you mean? I have not done anything to harm you.” Trying to calm her down.“Nothing? Huh. Why you give me the full authority in managing the Health and Nutrition Department?”“Well, it is because I fully trust in your ability.”“Full authority. Are you aware what it means?”“Yes, I know. Giving you the full authority, it is means you does not need my approval. You should feel happy about it. And does not need the council approval to execute your plan.”“That is the problem. You are leading me into a delicate situation. You do not have any idea how the council run.”“Listen. I am fully aware of the council. I already make them understand what my reason for giving you the position.”“Of course, they agree with you but how about their feelings. They felt that I get this position because of you and my brother. Not because of my own ability.”She is finally sitting in front of me. Her voice became relax, now.“Yes, maybe. But they had no authority to question whom I trust.”“Talkin
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The Spy
I smile at his reaction. Even before he decodes the files, I already laid some precautionary measures regarding my privacy. There is nothing to worry about my security. But I follow in what he said. “What is your deduction based on your investigation?”“I found out that they are spyware embedded on our communication. Someone might listen to us.” He almost whispering to my ears.I distance myself a little bit from him. “We had the same assumption.”“Do you mean you already know about the spyware?” He is confused for my action.“Not as clear as your report being presented. I had the suspicion, but I cannot pinpoint where is the main problem. It is the reason that I needed your help.”“What are you planning to do with it?”“I also want to correct you. It is not someone. But I had a suspicion that we should refer it as something. It is not a person. It is machine.”Mr. Scarface could not comprehend what I am talking about. He fell silent. When door automatically open. One of my exp
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Accountability
It makes me smile. “Well, I want to emphasize to everyone to be accountable in their own decision. Make them realized that we all part of decision-making process. Every voice should be heard.”“Are you not afraid that giving this opportunity to them which means sharing your power with them?” He cannot look straight into my eyes.It was so easy to presume. He did not act on his own. This interview could be a trap. Or to test me. A cunning device of the council.“I do not believe in the word power. We have different positions, but each position had an equal importance to attain our common goal.”“What your plan for the Visionaries? What things we can expect from you?”“Expectation means pressure.” Smiling at him. He felt embarrassed from his question. To make him comfortable. I laugh at him. “You are so serious. I am just joking. I know what you mean by that. Of course, it is very clear to me what our goal. We need to eradicate the system implement by the Atheos. To punish all members
