Chapter 34: CHANGES

(Note:

Lola means Grandma.

Lolo means Grandpa.

Kuya means Brother.

Shrimp Sinigang:  https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Sinigang-Na-Hipon-(Shrimp-in-Sour-Soup)

I just want to show you some simple terms in my country. Besides, Mikael is now in his homeland so I believe I need to present his culture for you readers. I hope you like it.... Yes, I know Filipino were toxic especially in social media. Forgive me for being a Filipino... But every coins has two sides which means we have good and evil inside us... How philosophical.  Anyway, thanks for reading!)

March 19, 2020.

Portals were appearing in every part of the world. The whole planet receives a shock when they witnessed these changes. Every channel in television covers these news.

 There are people who's afraid of this, they even thought that the end of the world is near. Despite this, there are others who were curious about the Portal, there are bold people who challenge to enter it. They found out that the portal is full of monsters. 

This cause a massive shock!! They are frightened about this, they believe that monsters will kill them all!

March 20, 2020

After the appearance of the Portal, people with special powers emerged. They said that they were people whose teleported back from the Earth after being summoned to the Awakening. A voice told them to reach level 10. When they accomplished the task, they transported back to the Earth. The people called them as Hunters.

At that time, the Portal full of monsters disturb the peace of thew world. However, these brave Awakeners decided to raid the place. 

The Hunters proudly enter the Portals.  They killed all of the monsters and took the dropped Items. 

The Items has special effects. Some Items can increase their strength and some can heal their wounds.

The humanity were curious about this information. They learn that these Items can be used by any ordinary person. They discovered the true abilities of the Items, which caused massive change. Supernatural is now the new normal. 

The Earth enters another era of evolution..... But they don't know that Portals have more secrets.

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After a 100 days.

A Portal in the Trece Martires opened itself and release destruction. The dormant Portal opened its mouth and millions of flying ant escaped into the sky. 

The ants attacked the people that they see. They eat every life and destroy  every structure. 

Almost no one survived in the Dungeon wave. The Naic, Tanza, GenTri, Indang, Amadeo and Dasma were affected. Monsters attacked the people, it's too late to run and many died.

The whole Earth isn't ready and they faced an enormous destruction. Many countries are having problems because of this Monster Wave. The Bali, Indonesia is now full of Rock Apes. The Gargoyles are now living in the Eiffel Tower.

The conclusion, Monster waves killed millions of people and took their lands. 

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Klein Tibano is now living with his grandparents. He doesn't have any place to go except here. 

He's an orphan.

His parents died in the Monster Wave  and his brother was missing since half a year ago. They tried to find his brother but failed. Just like a pop bubble, he disappeared and never return. They can't find him.  His mother and father can't do anything except grieving. Then, the Monster Wave happened. Giant ants attack them and....

Klein. Lost. His. Family.

"Klein, my grandson, let's go. We will buy fish and vegetables in the marketplace. "

His Grandmother, Lola Milagros Tibano, asks him to come. Lola Milagros is actually sad because her son died... But she needs to be strong to protect her grandchild. 

"... Yes Lola. What are we going to eat today?"

"Of course, it's your favorite dish. Shrimp Sinigang (Shrimp stew in sour soup... This is a delicacy in our country). You love shrimp right? I remember whenever you and your family visit us...."

Lola stopped her mouth when she realized that she's opening another wound. 

"It's okay Lola. I already accepted it. "

Klein force himself to smile. He needs to move on. He can never change the past. The only thing that he can do right now is to smile, and protect his Lolo and Lola.

"I see... Then lets get down, your Lolo is waiting. "

"Yes Lola"

They walk down the stairs and saw Lolo Johnny inside a Jeep. 

"Let's go, many people will visit the marketplace everyday. We won't find any fresh shrimp if we don't go early. "

"Oh yes, let's depart."

They go inside the Jeep and Lolo drive. While driving he asked Klein about anything he need.

"Klein, do you want something? I can buy it for you. What do you think? I heard teenager loves those Xbox thingy...? Do you want it? I can buy you one. "

Klein shook his head, he doesn't have the strength to play any games. 

"It's okay Lolo, I don't need anything. I'm fine. I already have-.... LOLO STOP!! "

Klein found a walking man in the street. He looks familiar.

"Oh, what is it Klein!?"

Lolo stopped the car and ask him...

"Why did we sto-"

Klein jumped out of the car. When his Grandpa drives the Jeep earlier. Klein saw a man, he remembers that face. He thought that his brother is already dead. But he saw it. On the other side of the road, he saw his brother walking.

Klein shout!! He wants to know if it's true, perhaps what he saw was fake. 

"KUYA MIKAEL!!!!!"

He's nervous. What if he was wrong? What if his brother is really dead? Maybe the depression made him crazy. 

But... This time. He found it! He saw his brother.

"KUYA!!"

"... Klein?"

Mikael look back and saw that his younger brother run after him. Tears flow in their eyes. At last, the two brothers meet again. 

Klein hug him tight. He already lost many things, he don't want to lose his one and only brother again. 

"Kuya!!!! Where did you go!!? We tried to find you!! We thought you were dead!! Mama! Papa! They- they-"

"I'm sorry. I'm late... I'm too f*cking late... sniff. Don't worry, I promise. I'll never leave again."

"Huwaaaahhhhhh"

The two brothers cried. As a male, they know that crying is an embarrassing behavior especially in public, but they cried. They can't control their emotions. They thought that they will not see each other again. 

They were thankful. At least they survived. They know that their parents are happy in the afterlife watching their two sons.

"Klein, tell me, what happen while I'm gone?"

"Sniff, sniff, yes kuya. I'll tell you everything. However, you need to tell me what happened to you!? Kuya, you've been missing for 6 months!!"

"Okay... I'll never lie to you. "

( I wrote this chapter last two months, now that I read it.... It's too f*cking cluncky. Damn, I found it hard writing emotional scenes. I wanna die, the humiliation is killing me, please criticize my dirty shitty novel. Although I'll never stop writing, kuku. I'll use this as an experience to increase my writing capability...)