Artland Series: MINORITY TALENT
Standby One

Deasy Snoring sighed repeatedly, trying to get rid of her demanding drowsiness while observing Agung Tirtayasa from the second row with a tormented face. Since MINORITY CENTER was taken over, Deasy was no longer able to approach him. What else to sleep on his feet. His gaze was already showing as if he had never known Deasy. The man had already turned into a stranger to her.

And worst of all, Deasy can't sleep at will!

Deasy snoring is a rare neurological disorder that is better known in the term Sleeping Beauty Syndrome. Or impaired nerve function that can cause recurring drowsiness even up to 20 hours a day.

The new rules of the Minority Talent program require that all Talents take physical and martial arts training from morning to evening. Afternoon to evening events, or the Talent Gali Program that used to take place freely are now scheduled programs under the supervision of experts in the respective fields of the program. They also limit their rest time. Even the portion of food.

Deasy's body gave up. The girl finally collapsed and fell in the grass.

Ika Apriani who at that moment was lined up behind Deasy reflex screamed. Makes the Guardians stare at him.

This new program is more appropriately called military training. Almost all female Talents feel they are unable to follow it. But no one can refuse. Each Talent was given only two choices, either to obey the rules or to be prepared to receive punishment. The two make no difference.

This program is like a prison!

"Who gave you the authority to take over the program?" Evan Jeremiah asked Agung Tirtayasa.

The five Paravisi were forced to hold a secret meeting to hold an emergency meeting, related to the new Guardian movement that came with Agung Tirtayasa.

"I have a Captain's badge and a power of attorney!" Agung Tirtayasa held two objects in his right hand.

The other four Paravis were dumbfounded.

"But we don't know the division you're bringing in" protested Evan Jeremiah.

"I also don't know all the Talents you bring!" Agung Tirtayasa.

Ardian Kusuma gulped, suddenly Athena's words flashed through his head. "We have preserved the wrong Talent!"

Evan Jeremiah sighed and crossed his arms, pouting wryly. While Ardian Kusuma checked the power of attorney and the Athena badge. Last Dusk and Gilang Wibisana were unmoved, waiting for his response but the man said nothing.

"MINORITY CENTER may be under threat" said Dusk suddenly.

All the eyes in the room were staring at him.

Dusk breathed a heavy sigh. "Our asset children are in danger" he said sourly. "And we're not even allowed to visit them."

All eyes now turned towards Agung Tirtayasa.

Agung Tirtayasa was stunned. Then cleared his throat when he realized his four colleagues were glaring at him. "How dangerous is it?" Agung Tirtayasa asked nervously.

"How dangerous is the impact of 1 million $ in your opinion?" Dusk asked.

Make all eyes turn back on him.

Esther Mary held her nape. Her hair bristled as she walked down the hallway connecting the bathroom with the dormitory. The hallway was already deserted, but he had no reason to be afraid.

Then what makes me shiver? He asked in his heart. He looked over and felt something wrong.

The two Guardians behind him simultaneously pushed his shoulders violently.

But Esther doesn't care. He can no longer obey them. There is something wrong back there, he said in his heart. Then a little rough too, Esther turned her body back and screamed.

Two people dressed in the same Ninja as the Guardian were thrusting swords at them. The two Guardians simultaneously turned around. But late. One of them could not escape the attack. Then he fell on the floor.

The other Guardian pushed Esther's body away in a rough motion. Then pull out the sword from his back and move forward to attack. But the two figures turned around and ran away. "Go back to your room!" The Guardian rebuked Esther. Then chase the two ninjas who attacked them.

Shortly six Guardians emerged from the dormitory. "Where's your Guardian?" One of them asked.

Esther stuttered while pointing at her Guardian that was on the floor.

The Guardians were flabbergasted at the same time and then scattered in all directions.

One of the Guardians examined the body on the floor. "Tell the others to bring him a stretcher!" The Guardian's orders to Esther.

How do I tell the others? Esther asked in her heart. Talking alone cannot be, the mind is bitter.

"Now!" The Guardian rebuked him.

"Good!" Esther screamed, then ran away. And disappeared in the bend.

A few minutes later Esther was back with four Guardians carrying stretchers.

"You go back to your room!" One of the Guardians orders to drag Esther to her room.

Not yet an hour Ester was asleep, suddenly a noise was heard outside his room. He nodded until he sat on his bed. But then back to lay his body while covering both ears with a pillow. Trying to ignore those voices. Whatever happens they are not allowed to leave before their time. He had no choice but to shut up.

Soon he heard the screams of someone he knew. Ika Aprian.

Esther grimaced hearing it. He closed his eyes tightly. She smothered her ears with her palms. It's ok, he said to himself. Trying not to think bad. But soon the sound of metal clashing, followed by the screams of two other girls. Naomi and Ary Caroline. Makes Esther imagine something terrible. He could not bear to hear it anymore. As soon as Esther got out of her bed, she walked quickly to the door and stopped. His hands were hesitating.

The sounds outside are getting louder. The sounds clashed, then the sounds of metal clashing. Following the screams of some girls.

I can't just shut up, he thought. Then he immediately grabbed his shoes and put them on and was stunned. He looked around the room looking for anything that might be used as a weapon just in case. There are no metal objects inside here, he thought bitterly.

Before long the door of his room rattled loudly, making him jerk and reflexively put up the horses. The door shook but did not open. I have joined the Capoeira program, he said in his heart. Trying to calm himself. The door to his room rattled once more. Shortly after, the door finally opened.

Two ninjas barged in with drawn swords.

Esther nodded and swallowed. End my story, he thought.