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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
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,