The Great Adventure of Amril : Journey Across Dimensions

Bagaikan hari yg biasa aku lalui, setiap hari terasa bagaikan semalam. Tiada apa yang baru, hidup yg sungguh membosankan. Suara aku berkata-kata di dalam minda ku. Setiap manusia pasti inginkan yg berlainan, hidup yg lebih mencabar. Sedang asyik aku melayan benak mindaku, tiba-tiba sahaja ada satu suara yg halus, agak merdu memanggil namaku dari arah belakang. Siapakah dia? Aku segera menoleh ke belakang, oh rupa-rupanya Sasha, rakan sekelas ku di kampus dahulu. Tapi mengapakah dia menegur ku? Sedangkan aku dahulu langsung tidak pernah wujud.di dalam dunia nya.
"Amril sekarang kerja kat mana?" Tanyanya sopan.
"Oh masih lagi menganggur, bukan senang nak cari kerja sekarang ni" Jawab ku spontan.
Seperti tidak puas hati dengan jawapanku, dia memasamkan mukanya, tetapi masih kelihatan comel.
"Hmm, bagusla macam tu, barulah masa depan cerah" Dengan nada sinis dia memerli ku.
Aku segera beredar dari situ, manala tahu kan lagi banayak perlian yang bakal menanti jika aku kekal di situ. Tetapi dia mengekori ku dari belakang. Perasaan kurang enak menyelubungi diriku.
"Apa masalah dengan minah ni!?" Jiwa ku mula memberontak.
"Amril tunggu! Aku sebenarnya ada benda nak cakap ni, aku perlukan pertolongan kau!"
Tanpa menghiraukan permintaannya, aku segera meneruskan langkahku.
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Di rumah ku, aku terkenangkan peristiwa yg berlaku siang tadi, wajah sugul Sasha mulai terbayang di dalam minda ku. Apa sebenarnya dia nak kat aku? Patut ke aku buat kat dia macam tu? Semakin lesap dibuai persoalan di minda, malam semakin tua dan aku pun terlena.
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Satu bunyi kuat telah menyedarkan dari mati sementara ku. Bagaikan gendang yg dipalu dengan sekuat kuatnya, menggetarkan jiwa raga walaupun seorang pahlawan medieval. Apabila sahaja mataku dibuka dengan luas, sinaran mentari menembusi retina ku. Membuatkan ku buta sebentar. Aku terpaku, di manakah aku? Padang rumput hijau yg sungguh luas mata memandang. Bagaikan berada di sebuah desa permai di Scotland. Tetapi itu tidak mengapa, Mata aku cuba dizoomkan bagaikan sebuah binocular ke arah yg tidak jauh dariku, kelihatan ada aktiviti manusia di situ, di situlah agaknya bunyi gendang itu datang. Aku meluru ke arah itu, manalah tahu aku boleh mendapatkan bantuan. Namun apabila aku sampai di situ, harapan ku musnah. Bagaikan nak berak tapi ada sembelit. Manusia sedang berperang, potong memotong, penggal memenggal, cucuk mencucuk. Satu adegan yg kurang enak untuk dipertontonkan, terlalu ganas. Nasib baik aku atas 18. Aku pun duduk di situ, takkanlah nak join pulak, seni pertahanan diri pun tak tahu, walaupun pernah jadi pengerusi persatuan silat dekat sekolah dulu, tapi member cuma ada 5 orang je, jadi tak pernah berlatih sangat. Kalau nak lawan pedang, aku memang member kelab fencing, tapi first day pun dah ponteng, istilah en garde jela yg aku tau. Sedang aku asyik menonton, tiba-tiba popcorn and large size cola jatuh dari langit. Fuhh da macam pergi gsc, hmmm tukarla MBO sebab lagi selalu pergi and lagi dekat dengan rumah.
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Peperangan tamat, nampaknya pihak warna merah menang dan yang biru kalah, disebabkan ini perlawanan kalah mati dan bukannya group stage, pihak biru akan dibunuh. Seorang demi seorang ditikam dengan rakusnya hinggalah tinggal seorang sahaja yg tinggal, aikk perempuan? Askar merah terhenti seketika kerana mungkin terkejut. Mereka kelihatan seakan akan berbincang. Tidak lama selepas itu, mungkin telah mencapai kata sepakat, mereka menjelir jelir lidah mereka bagaikan anjing yg ingin disula. Faham sangat la tu, perempuan itu ketakutan, lalu dia menjerit. Gema suaranya sampai ke eardrum telinga ku. Ehh? Itu kan suara Sasha! Aku pandang sekali lagi, ye itu memang Sasha, gadis yg pernah ku ngorat selama 5 tahun tapi hanya mengambil masa 5 minit untuk merejectku. Tanpa memikirkan bahaya yg bakal menanti, aku berlari ke arah mereka. Penjahat itu tersentak dengan kehadiranku. Aku mencapai sebilah pedang dari seorang pahlawan biru yg telah kecundang. En garde! Aku bersedia dan segera melibas pedang itu macam orang gila sambil menutup mataku. And of course, aku yg kena tibai, aku pun ditangkap sekali. Muka Sasha bagaikan tidak percaya, kerana adegan ini jauh sekali dari fairy tale mahupun di pawagam. Langsung tidak mainstream. Akhirnya penjahat itu mengikat kami dan membawa kami naik satu kereta kuda, macam yang dalam permulaan game Skyrim. Aku hanya termenung memandang Sasha, dan dia terdiam seribu bahasa. Aku membuka mulut ku, dan bertanya Sasha is that you? Dan kemudiannya dia mengganguk. Aku terkejut.
To be continued..

Melancholia

Baggy eyes, wrinkles and chapped lips. It could clearly be seen as he stares at his own reflection on the old and dusty mirror. His fingers shake, bringing the rusty razor-blade wobbling to his skin in zig zag lines. His tears speed down on his face like shooting streak down skies.  This boy has abandoned the love for his body and as he slices that soft thin epidermis, he gasps.

Out of regrets, mentally traumatized, he talks to himself

“What have I done? I’m now a criminal!”

The water keeps on falling to the palm of his hand as he forgot to close the water pipe. He washes his face with the water that have the smell of an iron. He cries again as he remembered how his beloved angel dumped him, how his friends turned their back at him and how he accidentally murdered his own teacher.  His mind suddenly starts to blur, and then it fades into pitch black. Suddenly, the memories of a few hours ago came back at him.

The morning dew starts to fall from it’s fresh green leaves, the birds are happily singing and the sun rises up. He came out from his house and starts his journey to his torture dungeon, school.

“Looks like I’m early today” Him while whistling.

Arrive at school, attending the classes like he always do every day. Nothing out of the ordinary. Until the recess time, his girlfriend suddenly sends him a message, that they can no longer be together and they should stop seeing each other.  Not satisfied with the text, he quickly run as fast as lightning, trying to find the girl, but what shattered his heart the most is, the girl is currently eating, laughing and having fun with another guy. Now he knows that he has been dumped. Tears start to fall from his eyes and dampen his cheeks.

The school bell rang again, to show that the break was over,  everyone hurriedly went to their respective classroom. But not for this boy, he walks slowly like the time was slowed down. Of course, he reach the class a bit late from the others.  The teacher shouts at him but the boy didn’t give any responses, he continue walking to his desk like nothing happens. Making the teacher turned into a mad bull and the teacher slap him.

The boy’s anger surfaces, like been possessed by an evil demon he shouts back at the teacher. Much to startles the teacher but it doesn’t end like that. The boy have gone really mad, losing his mind he strangles the teacher with both of his hand. Causing the teacher too meets her death. The whole class have gone panic. The scene was ugly indeed.

The boy suddenly regain back his consciousness but it’s a little bit too late, the crime has already been committed. He is still inside of his bathroom. Suddenly, he could hear a knock from the door. He is down to the wire, it’s the police and he is very sure of it.

“Time to face my judgement” With a faint smile and low voice, he walks away and surrendered himself to the police.

Missing You

Do you miss me like I miss you,
Do you ever think about me,
Even just for a seconds,
I want to meet you,
That's all I need.

I hope you're happy,
Smiling like you always does,
Cause yours could soothe the pain,
That I couldn't bear any longer.

Your laughs,
Your smiles,
Your perfumes,
Your presence,
Is what I ever need.

Heart Vacancy

Somewhere beyond the horizon, away from the peninsula.Love itself will emerge someday.The thoughts of that keep lingers in her head.Being single for 22 years is not cool or that's what she thought.

"Why is it so hard for me to find someone whom I could truly love?"She talks to herself.

Depressing, she turns off the light and darkness starts to roam inside the room. As fast as lighting she pull off her blanket.Immediately she falls asleep. Fade to nothingness, her vision becomes dead.

Away from the reality, closer to the fantasy.The scenery becomes somewhat different, beautiful flowers all around her, freshly bloomed tulips or orchids everywhere. A scent of roses in the air, assaulting her tiny nostrils.

"Utopia? This must be a dream"Firmly believes that, she quickly walks toward an old hut that's not far away from the garden.

Weird enough,the closer she got to the hut, the stronger the scent of the roses. *knock* *knock* she knocks the door.

"Anybody home?" Asking with curiosity.

No answer, frustrated she walks away.A few steps, suddenly a sound of a door opening could be picked up by her eardrums. She look back and yeah the door have been opened. But by who? She could swear that there's no one inside that small worn down hut.

Curiosity kills the cat but ignorance could also kill oneselves.She muster her courage, walks slowly towards the door.Just a few steps more and suddenly she could hear a voice.

"Come on in my lovely princess, we got a very delicious roasted duck for dinner here".

Whose voice is that? Creepy, very scary.The inside couldn't be seen, , It's pitch black even though it's sunny outside. Believing it's only a dream she walks in.

A very handsome young man currently there at the dining table.Greets her with a warm smile. Awkwardness on her face. Not sure whether to reply that or not.He offers the dishes to her but she immediately reject it.

"Isn't this your favourite dish?" The guy with a strong confidence.

How did he knows about that? Who is he? Confusing the girl, a typhoon on her mind.

"Do you have amnesia darling? Do you remember who I am? "

"Who are you? How do you know who I am? How do you know about my favourite? With unsatisfied looks she answers.

With a sour face the guy replied, "Maybe it's not the time yet".

And with that she awakes from her slumber.Full of questions, What is that dream? Just who is that guy?

Thinking

About to drop Mortem Venatus.Too hard for me and I'm already ran out of idea.Maybe I should something much simpler and relaxing next time. ;)

Mortem Venatus Chapter 9

The beetle drew closer.The group’s was frightened but sure is,it’s not Vita.Instead,he’s smiling.Causing  much confusion  to  the  beetle  itself.

“Why’re you smiling  young  fellow?” “Not afraid of death?”

The beetle asks Vita with a very intimidating voice but Vita remain calm.

“It should be you who’s afraid”

Confidence could easily be sensed by that short sentence.Vita lift up his hand,and suddenly a really bright white glow came from his right hand.A tattoo appears on it.

“Gandalfr?” ‘What’s that?’ Kareem doesn’t understand the phenomena that happen in front of his eyes.

“What baloney is this?” “How could a mere child like you…?”

Suddenly a sword emerges from his right hand.”As fast as lightning”.The word  that could describes the amazing speed of Iaido of the young swordsman.It couldn’t even finish up his sentence.The  body of the beetle split into two parts.Making the other left speechless.But not for Laura.

“How did you do that?”

Kareem interrupts “Where the hell did the katana came from?”

“I don’t know but I suddenly knows how to use a sword” “About the sword,I could suddenly hears a voice that keep on calling  my name.Let’s not waste our precious time here,’Time is gold’.

“But still,that thing  just happen is too weird.Are you keeping a secret from us?”Kareem still want an explanation.

“”Everything happens for a reason.”Ending up his sentence,he didn’t mutters any words since then.As speechless as a statue.He continue to walk forward.

Dissatisfied.But there’s nothing the co could do.Let it remains as a mystery now.Kareem thought.Laura is the only one who didn’t really care about that.She believes that,even though Vita no longer appear normal.But Vita is still Vita.It’s the same person.Mortem have gone missing.Like a shadow that disappear without the presence of sun.Giving out no notice.Oddly enough,no one appears to notice the differences.

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They reach the end of the floor.A staircase that heading downwards in front of them.Should they run towards it or be more careful.

“There could be a booby trap,a shinigami or a giant insects might appear.Should we take an extra precaution?Let me go checking it out.”Kareem giving out a suggestion.

“Ain’t it dangerous?You could die!Teddy seems to be terrified with the idea.

“That’s better than the whole group dying”Kareem while smiling.

It didn’t even got the approval from the other members but Kareem already walks toward the stair.Pretty scared but this is the only chance that I could use to show off my coolness to Laura.He thought.Few seconds later,he reaches the stair and fortunately nothing dangerous seems to happen.Unreactive  like an Aurum,Kareem can’t seem to react with any danger.

“Hey nothing happens,no monsters here.It’s safe”Kareem shout towards the co while pointing an odd signals.

So the group marche towards their destination without any worrying thoughts.They hurriedly go through the staircase.

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And so the group reach the 7^th floor.It’s not a classroom nor a weird looking  forest.It’s like they’re inside in a some sort of an office.It was dark,the atmosphere is heavy and it feels gloomy.

“I prefer the forest instead of this!It looks like this place is haunted”Teddy showing his negative attitude.

The walls is splattered with a red paint that smells like iron,the desks is very untidy.the doors looks somewhat broken while the windows is covered with a greenish things.Probably a moss.To make it worse,the air around the room doesn’t appear fresh at all.A pungent smell could easily be detected by their nostrils.Somehow,it gives them a very scary vibe.Nothing they could do about it,the best thing to do is to continue marching forward and restart their journey that’s been halted by a few minutes.

Mortem Venatus Chapter 8

Everyday,the bond between Laura and Vita became much tighter and closer.It's like a rope that's impossible to be untied.Acting all lovey dovey in school,cafeteria and even inside the gymnasium.Others didn't mind that much,but except for this one young boy,the forgotten,Kareem.Since the incident,Laura has been acting cold towards him.Kareem no longer exists in her life.Completely erased,like a fragile glass that's shattered into thousands of tiny little pieces and then it turn into a dust,never been seen again.It was him who helped her a lot in the past,it was him who is her only friend.But now,all that seems so far away.Only a fake smiles can be carved on the face of the phantom.Everyday feels like walking through a hell called as a Solitude.The melancholic days passes by,all of that have been forgotten,never been remembered by anyone including the persona.So,what a tragic life you've been through pres.Dani with a sad face.He never once knew about this.Haha it's not a big deal,as long as she smiles,i'm okay.With that,the night faded away,Enough sleep,they woke up.The sun shines bright,beautifully.The morning glory,the dew made it feels like the nightmare is long gone.So how's Vita?Kareem asking Laura.Laura smiles,he's fine.Oh Vita is awake,exercising,done a little bit of a shadow boxing.Pretending nothing happens.Mortem with sour face,speaks to Teddy,ouh that guy is still alive,he supposed to be dead.Teddy ignores it.With a little bit of breakfast which is a roasted wild shiitake or a matsutake,I don't know,just chew them up,Dani while laughing.For the first time,it felt so peaceful.They set off,looking for the door that could warp them to the next floor.They continue on walking,till the sight of the cave can no longer been seen.A little bit of rest would be appreciated,Teddy is to tired to keep on going.Oh come on big guy,Angel opens her mouth,pretty much her first time.Hurmm trash,Mortem with an arrogant smile.What did you say?Of course,Teddy was not happy with that.I said youre trash.Happy?Mortem with another provoking statement.Teddy almost punched Mortem and suddenly,a giant stagbeetle appear behind Teddy.Without further ado,it uses it's gigantic horn to sent Teddy flying.Teddy is unconscious,and his pants looks wet.Oh god,not another one.Dani while sighing.At least it's not poisonous,Kareem trying to act cool.It looks like a Palawan StagBeetle,Kareem showing off his knowledge.Who cares about that,what we need now is a plan to take that thing down.Kareem only stays quiet.The crazy beetle suddenly spoke,perish you pathetic little humans.Hurmm never knew that an insect could talk,a sarcastic in that too.Dani with a little bit of annoyance.Everything here is non logic already,this kind of thing was not a surprised,Vita with a little bit of joke.Suddenly,a rhyme could be heard by the group,like a voice from a cracked loud speaker.Alright,contestants of Mortem Venatus,the only way to open the path to your next destination is by walking through a door and that door is locked.Find the key and the key itself shall illuminates you to the location of the door.But the problem is,where is the key?The location is completely anonymous.That's what makes this game exciting ain't it?Haha but of course you gotta survives from the beetle first.Only then,the game could be started.Finally,a wish of goodluck from me,your beloved Tenebris.The sound completely dissapeared on the thin air.So what moves should you start with you meek little humans?The voice of the beetle was already scary itself.But Vita looks very calm,not troubled by it even a little bit.Why?

Mortem Venatus Chapter 7

Chapter 7

The road tastes like wintergreen. The rain smells like iron and octane, mixed with stale gasoline. The lorry looks like a T-rex that hunting it’s prey.I’m doom.Inside’s crying,please save me now.She’s praying hoping that It’s not the end of her.The bright white light causes a temporary blindness to Laura.It turns grey and then it fades to pure blackness.Ehh where am I?Am I dead?Question and question only in the back of Laura’s childish mind.She was on a warm bed,the room was very clean like her own. A smell of shamim could easily be picked up by her nostril.She feels a little migraine,but her curiosity causes her to woke up from the cozy King Coil.The room was neatly furnished and mahogany was everywhere. Must be a rich dude the owner.Laura to herself.

She saw a glass window not too far from her,she peeked through it and saw two black figures.She’s scared,sweat starts to fall and her stiffness can easily be seen.Paralyzed,but her curiosity and braveness gave her the needed push and so she walked through the luxurious looking wooden door.The black figures now could be easily identified.It was a middle aged woman and boy who is about the same age as her.Have enough sleep dear? The woman starts to ask her with a very gentle voice much resembling her beloved deceased mother.The woman was looking straight at her but Laura was looking right through her.The woman looks straight at the eyeball of the child which she found three days ago.

Who are you?Laura asking the woman,the stranger who just became her saviour with full of unneeded curiosity.Some says that curiosity kills the cat.The woman replied it back with a ferocious grin.Mom! stop scaring her! The boy little voice box suddenly became functional.Laura backed a few metres,paleness emerged from the very face of the scared little girl.Haha the woman laugh while smiling.Kidding,I’m only joking,no need to be scared dear.So what’s your name you sweet little girl?It’s Lau…lau…Laura.She stutters because the woman was a complete stranger.Hishh no need to be scared,I’m not a criminal or a terrorist.You must be hungry,care for a nice breakfast with us?Ask the woman gently.Laura nod.

The three made their way to the dining room.The floor was made by expensive marbles,the wall was furnished very well,it looks splendid,like some kind of an orthodox English style.They reach the dining room,the table was well oraganized with the stainless cutlery and high grade ceramic dishes.Not to mention the grand looking chandelier on top.Are they some kind from a royal family?Laura asks herself.They all ate the meal,first it was a Scottish Oatcakes and so much more to follow.Finish,they all talked but awkwardly,Laura didn’t get use to this kind of atmosphere before.It feels like the ozone layer have become thinner and thinner with every minutes that passes by.So what do you have any story that you would like to share with us,you’re a stranger and we found you unconscious somewhere on the road.Since then you have been in coma for three days.

Thank god that you now have woke up.While the woman was giving Laura a warm smile.Laura starts the story,the tragedy,the cataclysmic event that befalls her beloved family.The lifesavers are left speechless.Pity for young child like you to experience those kind of nightmare.While crying,the woman slowly walks toward Laura and whisper to her,you can live with us,from now on we’re a family.Oh how rude of us!We forgot to introduce ourselves.By the way that little boy there was just like you,a lonely orphan,his parents died in an accident.His name is Vita and for me,just call me Ms. Bloom.the boy smiles 

at her and since then they become a good friend.

To be continued…………………..

Mortem Venatus Chapter 6

Chapter 6         

She stares at him like some kind of a princess that have found her prince charming.Sometimes she smiles and sometime she giggles.Maybe she’s crazy,says Dani.Hey knock it off,Her heart have melted just now,Well I mean it’s normal for a girl to fall in love with a smart,good looking,kind and brave like Vita.What!?She holds a crush towards Vita?Dani questioning Kareem.Don’t tell me you never notice that before,hishhh,Kareem with disbelieved.She have that crush towards Vita since elementary days,since Vita saves her from an accident ,Kareem while touching his forehead and making a very serious face.The story starts just like this.

One day,sometimes in the past,during a summer school holidays.A fat and chubby little girl was doing her homework and revisions somewhere in the town local park.She was so sucked into her own world.She wants to become a good engineer someday in the future,She knows that her dream could be achieved if she works very hard.She wants to make her sick mother very proud of her.She wants to change the life of her dying family.Her parents have divorced when she was just a little girl,when she was just trying to learn how to spell an apple.Her father was filthy rich,no wonder he’s got so many secret girlfriends.To Laura,it’s not a big problem as long as they could live together as a family,she’s happy.

Unfortunately,her poor mother suddenly falls sick,incurable,impossible but she still manage to hold on.It was a  huge blow to Laura,she cries all night,non stop.Holidays over,she goes to school like a normal students would.But,something is different,she’s no longer as talkative and cheerful as she would have been before.She never smiles,she never laughs,she’s only studying.Her classmates,friend and even her bestfriend starts to distance themselves from her.Except for this one young boy,his name was Kareem,He always tries his best to make Laura happy and laugh.He even help Laura to study or even bought him some meals for her and her mother.Why?because he loves Laura very much.

One windy day,the sky turns blacker,It’s going to be stormy tonight alright,Kareem while making an annoyed face while the two of them walking their way back home.They have a little chat,but it looks like Kareem was the only who’s enjoying it,Laura only shows a little interest.They bid farewell as they part ways,Laura reach her home,touching the doorknob and open the door.It was rather quiet,not even a tiniest sound could be heard.Mom?mom? where are you?dad?dad!!!!She quickly run towards the staircase and head towards her mother’s room.There she sees her father lying on the floor,covered in blood.He cheated on me! Her mother screams,hahahaha!!! Laughing like a maniac.Laura is speechless.

What have you done mom??Laura while crying.I just killed your beloved father,her mom with a sour face.How could you do this!?Her mom didn’t answer,instead she’s running towards the nearby window and jump.Laura ran to the window and look down and yeah her mother is already dead.It’s too much,it drives Laura crazy.Like a possessed human,she runs out from her house.It was raining heavily.She didn’t look anywhere,only keep on running.Till she falls on the road.A big lorry is heading towards her in such a high speed.

To Be Continued…………………..