SURVIVORS
191 Chapter. Dead Town
A week had passed since Sunil's awakening. His health has now fully recovered. The cottage in the middle of the forest became even more crowded. Especially because of Indra's plan to immediately marry Niken.
The team members were together preparing a new dwelling. But this time they just want to turn the main hut into a building of bricks, so that more spacious to live together.
They print and then burn the clay soil. Collecting ash from former fireplaces and furnaces to be used as adhesives for brick arrangements. Preparing wooden poles and roofs from pottery.
This morning, the cottage has started the morning activity. Because they're gonna start rebuilding the main lodge. Dean, Sunil and Alan had moved 2 rooms from the log to another area that Indra had chosen as his room.
The front area of the courtyard became relieved. They clean the grass and wild plants around. Dig the hole of the foundation of the house and fill it with fragments of large stones from the other side of the cliff.
"Ahh, finally the foundation work is done as well." Said Alan.
"Rest first. Charge the energy." Marianne brought food.
The women also worked hard to prepare lunch. People who work hard will need enough food.
"Let's eat and rest for a while. After that, we cleaned up the log cabin. Let it be occupied while waiting for the main building to be completed" said Dr Chandra.
They eat with gourmand. Discussing many plans.
"So we're going to continue looking for another world gap?" ask Niken.
All eyes turned towards Dean who was now the team leader.
"Hemm. I guess, we can continue to check the forest area after Indra's wedding is over" replied Dean.
"So good too. If we focus on doing something, the results will be better." Dr Chandra supports Dean's decision.
"OK, I agree with your plan Dean" said Sunil.
"If Indra's home affairs and marriage are over, then we can calmly leave the women at home." Connect Alan.
"Do you think we're weak?" ask Nastiti sewot.
"Not weak. We're just obligated to look after." Alan won't lose.
"Well, you're typical once," sneered Nastiti.
"What are you guys really doing? Are you in love with each other too?" Cut Michael off before Alan replies to Nastiti's words.
"Huh? Me? Love with him? Pfftts.. Ahahaa.." Nastiti laughed back and forth until her eyes watered.
"It's better to marry Yoshi than he is" mocked Alan scathingly.
"Stop! Joking don't go too far. Alan, women don't deserve to be compared like that!" Dean said firmly.
"Racaine!" nastiti Cibir.
"You should also stop mocking." Dean stared at Nastiti sharply.
"Come on. We continue the work." Indra tries to melt the tension.
One by one the men left the dining table.
"You why the hell? Really jahil. You must know Alan didn't mean to be condescending." - Widuri.
"I can't stand the dominance of those men. It sucks!" sulk Nastiti is upset.
"Then why is Alan the one you keep bothering?" ask Niken wonder.
"Because, if I argue with Dean, Widuri will strangle me" he replied lightly.
"You're this. Basic troublemaker."
"Adduuhhh. duuhh. tau sick!" Nastiti complained when her forehead hit Widuri's jolt.
"It's better to apologize to Alan. He must be upset. You were just teasing her." Marianne's Advice.
"Later on." Nastiti smile.
"Without Nastiti and Alan, this team must be deserted." said Niken.
"Yahh, it used to be a fuss with Dean with Widuri. Ever since they got along, this team lost its color."
Nastiti looks disappointed, really make Widuri keki.
"So you want me and Dean to keep fighting like they used to?" waturi's eyes were round looking at Nastiti.
"I didn't say that. I was kind enough to enliven the atmosphere." he replied innocently.
"Reliving the atmosphere is not this way. You can sing or dance or make fun of it in a crowd." - denied Widuri.
"Ahh I want an anti-mainstream one." Nastiti moved to sit in Sunil's recliner.
"Geez.." Niken laughed amusedly.
"Speechless," Widuri massaged chest.
Marianne just smiled at their behavior. Always arguing about this - that's not important. But that brings them closer to each other.
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Afternoon.
Nastiti went to where the men moved the log cabin.
"Alane. I want to swim in the sea!" shout Nastiti.
"I'm busy. Go it alone." replied Alan. He wants to avenge Nastiti.
"Hey, do you want me to jump off that cliff?" nastiti's eyes grew in disbelief.
"If you can't, just shower in the bathroom." replied Alan ketus.
"Hey, I'm going swimming. Not shower. You said you wanted to take care of the women. Sweet mouth doang, cih." Nastiti Ledek.
"See Dean. He's always looking for a hlo fuss." Alan complained to Dean.
"Ah, he just wants to make up with you. Go there!" Sunil pushed Alan away.
"What time?" Alan couldn't believe it. But he kept walking towards Nastiti.
"What's the reward if I take you for a swim?" Alan turned teasing.
"Don't force your luck. Widuri asked you to find a fish. So, you work and I swim. I've been kind enough to accompany you to work. So what's your gift?" Nastiti raised her eyebrow side down triumphantly.
"God. You're slippery like an eel." Grouser Alan.
"So, do you want to go there or not?" Nastiti smiled wickedly.
"alright. If that's a job for Widuri. Which might be rejected."
Then Alan floated up.
"Alane. I'm coming!" shouted Nastiti in disbelief.
"This time you lose. Ahahaa.." Michael laughing. The other smilingly looked towards Nastiti.
"I'll win next time." Nastiti's hands clenched as she left the place.
The men just shook their heads looking at her behavior.
"I think Nastiti likes Alan. But he didn't realize it." Doctor Chandra smiled at the dikulum.
"It's like Dean and Widuri on a rock. Ahahaa.." Sunil laughed amusedly.
"Did I used to be so funny that you laughed like that?" ask Dean.
"The cuteness point here isn't about you or Widuri. But about the quarrel that is not clear because of the disaster. Isn't that so funny?" Sunil smiled widely.
"Sunill. Ever since you realized, I've been more and more confused by your words." Cut Michael with a confused look.
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Sunil scratched his head.
"Geez.."
Laughter broke out between them. Their togetherness is so sweet. The fatigue of working hard earlier is now fading.
*****
"What is this place?" Ask Kenny.
Liam shakes. He looked at the half-destroyed city wall ahead. That place is bad.
"It's like a dead city." cetus Laras.
"How could a city of this size be a dead city?" ask Mattew wonder.
"Maybe because you lost the war?" Kenny assumed.
"Do you want to look into the city?" ask Liam.
"Isn't it better to just be out here? It's a ghost town" whispered one girl.
The children who heard it were terrified. Baras was busy calming them down.
"Calm down. Didn't we agree to start a new life in a new place?" Ask Laras.
"Yes" replied the children.
"Then don't be afraid. We can just pass the haunted forest. The time of the city's near collapse is so we're still afraid of?" Barrels foster the confidence of those children.
"Yes. Baras's right. We have no choice but to try our luck to live here. We will try to fix it slowly. Then this could be our town." Mattew's eyes shone with hope.
"OKAY. Let's look inside the city. Is there anything we can use." Liam added spirit.
"good. Let's walk. Don't stay far away." Baras held the hands of two children on his right left.
"Attent. We set a trap near here. Maybe there's a passing animal that could be food."
Kenny looked around the place and found a place he thought was suitable for a trap. Mattew helped him set a trap. Others waited patiently.
"Liam, it's still bright here. Though if I remember, when in the haunted forest it should be night." Laras.
"That haunted forest might be manipulating time. We can't be sure of day and night there. Because the atmosphere is always dark and black." Guess Liam was his.
"Hemm, maybe so." Laras nodded, understanding what Liam meant.
"Let's go. The trap has been installed in 2 places. Hopefully there's a result." hope Kenny.
The group walked towards the city gate that had collapsed in half. They can see former buildings that are ravaged and weathered eaten by age.
Liam touched a piece of wood that instantly fell into scattered dust.
"This.. has it gotten this dirty?" muttered.
"Maybe it's been over 50 years left." Guess Baras.
"If so, that means there's nothing here but a pile of dust." Knock Kenny.
"Is dust not easier to clean? Rather than we have to catch the rubble." Mattew responded optimistically.
"You're right." Liam agrees.
Then let's take a look first. If it's really dusty here, it's better to rest outside the city walls for a while." suggested Laras.
"So much better. We clean the city from the dust first, before making a new dwelling. So we can reorganize this city." Welcome Mattew.
Laras and Liam exchanged lyrics. Who exactly is Mattew? His understanding of spatial planning exceeded that of Kenny who seemed older than him.
They continued to walk down the rocky and dusty streets of the city.
"Hey, look at that." point Kenny to the end of the road on their left.
Doesn't that look solid?" tanyanya doubt.
"Let's just see."
Liam turned right away. Others followed. Curiously touched the old gate. Nothing's going on. Liam curious. He touched it more strongly with his palm.
Krieett..
The door opened a little.
"Well, that door is still intact." Said Laras happy.
"Let's take a look inside" he asked impatiently.
"Wait a minute!" Liam held Baras' hand firmly. Others looked at it in wonder.
"Among all the piles of dust in this dead city. This is the only one intact. Isn't that weird?" ask Liam.
"Maybe there's a occupant?" Kenny guessed.
"If there really is someone in this dead town, isn't that good? we can ask or ask for help." Baras still wants in.
"Yes, it could be that the one who lives here is a person from our village. Or the neighboring village that ran into the haunted forest." Liam assumed again.
"alright. Whatever. Let's look inside. But be careful. Know there's a trap." Liam reminded.
They all agreed.
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