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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
Catalyst More than Reason
I open my eyes. I almost blinded by light. I slowly move my toes. Little by little moving my body. Beeping sound of machine. Different sound of footsteps.“You finally awake. It means you are fully recovered.” A woman wearing doctor’s uniform.“Yes. I guess. How long I am sleeping?” I slowly moving up from the healing capsule.“Well for almost two hours. What make you so special?”“Special? Huh. What do you mean by that?” I can finally see her face. Her long, curly, brown hair.“For your information. We only use the healing capsule for life threatening injuries or diseases. In your situation you have few scratches and fatigue. Days of rest are enough for you to recover.”“Thank you, Ms. Zyne for taking care of me. It was not my personal decision. The council decides it.” Showing her a friendly smile.She did hesitate to show her distrust.“Well,
Catalyst Leadership
“A delusion that we needed in time of chaos. Losing hope is worse than death. Hope is the spark that can ignites a broken soul.” “You always sound as a philosopher to me. A rebel or innovator, what will you became?” “It depends on what my leader asks from me.” “Leader? Are you not contented with Mr.Mechanic?” I am little bit surprise in how our conversation progress. “Yes. A leader who is more than its role. It is the only way we can change the system. He should embody our dream. The promise of our future.” “It is sound that you are asking to much. Human had own weaknesses. Leadership opens to unlimited temptations. It will be hard to find such leader. Not in our time.” “May I inform you that some member of Visionaries already set their eyes on you.” “What are you talking about? A mutiny? I will never agree in your plan. Visionaries could not get any advantage in changing its leadership. It is not the right time. I am not who you think I am.” I already rising my voice. Giving e
Catalyst Manipulation
Without opportunity, their abilities would have been wasted, and without their abilities, the opportunity would have been arisen in vain.The PrinceI know that there is nothing I can do about my present situation. Yes. I know I fall into their trap. I need to change my strategy. I cannot run anymore. I can use this situation to my own benefit. If it needed to get my revenge, I am willing to play their game. Visionaries had its secrets. If they want me to be their pawn, so be it. Maybe it their game but I am the one who will make the rules.I keep my distance from Dean, he is busy examining the writings. I am now fully understood, he just tests my limitation. He doesn’t have any idea that he is correct in one thing. I can fully understand the writings.“Mr. Scarface, I think you need to free us. Now.”He is surprised.“What?!Do you mean you already decipher the writings.”I will not hide anymore. I am willing to fight and use people to hasten my revenge.“Yes, I do. I want to have the
Catalyst Facade
No one answer me. I just leave them without saying goodbye. A turmoil between the leadership of Visionaries speaks too much of the group. The events from recent times shocked them into their inner core. I will try to distant myself for the meantime. I am sure that my action from the last meeting will make me, the last choice to replace Mr. Mechanic position. I walked to the corridor. I stopped in the window. From my position I can see the blue planet where our ancestor came from.“I did not expect to find you here.” Zyne walked closer to me.“Hmmm. I just walking around to clear my head.”“Pressured? Or you just running away from responsibilities?”“How do you know that?”She looked at me intensely. She smiled at my face. “You are so easy to read. I do not have any information, but your eyes say everything. That there something bothering you.”“I felt flattered by giving so much attention. I am not worthy of you attention.” Mocking her.“Honestly, I am not interested in you. But recen
Catalyst Proposition
“Yes, of course. Do not be surprised if one day you become part of it.” He is talking about the loyalist, a faction of Visionaries that believe that Mr. Bartender is the only worthy leader of visionaries. No one else.“You do not be so sure about that, there are many things needed should be consider.”“I will not stop until I convince you. I am sure if you meet my relatives, you will change your mind.” He is now walking away from him.I am looking for him from behind. He is not talking about his family affairs. Asking me straightforward, arises my suspicion. I know how Dean cunning behavior. I am sure there is something that will happen. This event can bring huge impact to the leadership of the Visionaries. Even I do not want to, I am sure that I am already involved in this plan. He will not be so persistence if he doesn’t have any valid reason.Two days later…Dean and I finally arrived in our destination. It is in the dark side of the moon. Two miles away from the city, behind the m