The helicopter arrived to the destination, Palawan. Palawan is the Prisoner’s island. Palawan is a long umbrella-shaped island located in the westernmost region of the Philippines. All sorts of criminals are on the island. Even other countries send their criminals on the island. Criminals kill each other on the island. There are groups and fraternities within the island.
Five groups or fraternities are there in the island. But Gabriel, the one they are looking for doesn’t belong to any group. He kills everyone who comes near to him. Everyone is afraid of him. Each fraternity occupies a specific area. The topmost where the Cathar and his squad landed is where the Scarecrows fraternity is.
Scarecrows fraternity is the weakest. What they only have is cooperation. Cooperation or teamwork is one of their assets. Using the most of their capabilities and having synergy. They are like the small persons in Gulliver’s travel, the Lilliputians. Their leader is a previous spy, Jonathan. He has a very good organization skill. He trains his men, he leads them properly. What he only wants is goodness. To be part of the scarecrow, you need to pass a certain test. And Jonathan conducts the test.
Not all criminals are bad and some are made to or falsely accused and trialed. One of them is Jonathan, he is double crossed or framed up. He swore that he will find justice to clear his name. He oaths to this. In doing so, he leads the Scarecrows. He has been happy doing this. Perhaps he doesn’t want to escape the island. He knows that he will find justice. But who will grant it? Who will make the necessary actions? Is justice truly served? Is justice impartial?
Cathar: “Officers, let us make the most out of this. We have our goal. To stay alive and to get Gabriel.” The “stealth cloth” is used by Cathar, the “unlimited bullet gun” is used by the sweeper and his buddy, the “magic pencil” is used by the two communicators, the “book of protection” is used by the two medics and the “loud whistle” is used by the lead and his buddy.
They saw no one where they landed. It is on the shores. They are very careful. “Why are there no people? We taught that there would be very many criminals, people?”, Asop said. She is one of the two communicators. “And there is no signal here. Our communications devices are not working. Do we have to leave it here?”, she added. “I heard of a news that there are signal stoppers, I thought it is just a news. The Communications Association swore that it would be possible for the next decade or so. Perhaps a magic item was used. Let us check again tomorrow.”, Cathar said.
“It is good that there are no people yet. Let us explore the vicinity.”, Carmen, the assistant squad leader and one of the lead said. “Look for traces of activity.”, she commanded. Little they know that they are already being watched, just camouflaging on trees, rocks, soil, … They have seen the helicopter. No one leaves the island is the curse of the island. To live or die, but what matters is you can’t leave. That is the rule the island possesses.
The squad traversed the forest seeking for a clue. Unfortunately, one by one they are caught. The forest is carefully planned by the Scarecrows. “What magic items do you possess?”, asked by Jonathan. They are trapped by mind stones. Mind stones are for strong people. They halt them. Making them unable to move. They are the main weapon of Scarecrows. No one just instantly or forcefully comes to their territory.
“We are changing and repenting people. Please tell us your purpose. Perhaps we could help you. We are a family here.”, Jonathan said. “Commander, let us take their weapons and keep it in a safe place.”, Chop said. “No one leaves the island, please feel free to leave and leave your weapons here or you join us.”, Jonathan said. “Why can’t we leave the island?”, asked by Cathar. “One of your close friends here will die. No one dares to leave then.”, Jonathan said.
“What is your purpose being here?”, Jonathan asked. We are searching for a man named Gabriel. He was one of us. I think I met him. My subordinates met him and lost their life. I almost lost mine too. He gave his name and asks mine. He said that I looked like his dad. He seems to be immune to mindstones. Mindstones don’t work on him. I also used my gravity belt and water sword. Two weapons against one. But he is really fast and strong that it took me just 20 minutes to be defeated. I wonder if he used 100 percent of himself.
“Where do you think he will be?”, Cathar asked. “I guess he is at the sword falls, the calmest part of the island.”, “He could also train well there.”, Jonathan said. “Could we go now and search for him?”, Cathar asked. “He is one of ours before. I know he will understand us.”, Cathar said. “But
why did you exile him?”, Jonathan asked. “The matter is confidential. We also do not know about that.”, Cathar said. “Do you think you can convince him?”, Jonathan asked. “We think so, if not we will take him by force.” Cathar said. “We have the magic items enough to capture him.”, he added. “You will have to leave your magic items here.”, Jonathan said. “But why, O why?” Clement (one of the medic) said in a melodic voice.
“Can we keep at least keep four?”, Domingo (one of the communicators) negotiated. “Too greedy, none will be released.”, Chop requested. “Three?”, Domingo asked. No answer. “Two?”, Domingo asked. Still no answer. “One!”, Domingo demanded. “Ok, one but you tell us how to use the magic items that will be left.”, Chop said. “Could you make it two or three to make it fair?”, Domingo asked. “Let us see first.”, Chop happily said.
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