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Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 42 - THE ANTIDOTE
Ferran didn’t waste any second after getting what he needed. He bade his goodbye to Henry and Hailey and watched him until he’s gone. He immediately brought the missing formula in front of the rusty gate where Trestan entered earlier. He hid and waited for almost an hour before he saw Trestan come out and saw the paper bag where he put the piece of paper, the notebook, and the herb named ‘Stellaria media.’ Trestan looked around, and felt anxious about his surroundings but he saw nothing or no one. He came back to the old building and there, Ferran went back to work.“You told me earlier that you’ll be back at nine but what time is it now? It’s eleven o’clock.”“I’m sorry. I lost track of time. I just finished the task that I told you about.”Sanchez didn’t say anything but his eyes seemed to be suspiciously looking at Ferran. ‘Ferran, I don’t know why I felt strange when I’m with you. It was as if it’s not you. You’re not the Ferran I used to.’+++October 08, 2020“Dr. Zyrille De
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 43 - THE RALLY
Working all day is very tiring and Ferran just arrived at his home with Sanchez.After weeks of exhausting days because of Lila Virus, they’re fighting, they were given a day off and Sanchez decided to sleepover at Ferran’s house. After they ate the food Ferran prepared, Sanchez planned to watch a movie while drinking their beer.“Simeon,” “Yes?”“Did you forget this day?”“Huh?”“This is our 3rd year as partners in service.” Sanchez opened the beer in the can and it made a ‘click’ sound. “How could you forget this day?” He stared at the bubbles.Ferran froze for a moment before moving and acting smoothly.“Is it this day? Damn.” He scratched his head. “It’s been years already.” Ferran turned his back on Sanchez.‘Damn it. I almost caught off guard.’“We should celebrate then.”“Y-Yeah.”“You want to watch a movie, right?” His hand shook a little while choosing the compact disc. “This. Let’s watch ‘The World is Not Enough’ by James Bond.” Ferran suggested and showed the CD to Sanchez
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 44 - THE TRUCK
When Ferran and Sanchez’s duty hours ended, they immediately went to their houses to change clothes. Ferran was still tying his shoelace when he heard the horn of Sanchez’s car outside.He quickly moved and locked his door then entered Sanchez’s car. “Let’s go,” Sanchez said when they both settled.Within an hour, they reached San Carlos and went straight to the oil company. Sanchez lowered the car window to talk to the guard of the Gomez Oil Company.“Yes, sir? How may I help you?” The guard asked.“We are police officers from San Lorenzo.” Sanchez showed his police I.D. “And we came to talk to your manager.”“Wait for a moment. I’ll just make a call to inform our manager if you’re allowed to have a meeting with him.” The guard entered the guardhouse and called their manager using the telephone. After a little while, the guard opened the large gate for them. Sanchez beeped before finally entering the Oil Company.They looked around and saw ten large tanker trucks parked in a wide fi
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 45 - THE SELFISH
[“SL News... An infected child is cured and recovered from Lila Virus. He was the first recorded to have survived despite this disease. Doctors have found the key to the epidemic crisis of San Lorenzo.”] Doctor Maria Garcia grabbed the remote control of her television inside the office and immediately turned off the television due to her irritation. She threw the remote on the wall that made the thing break. “How dare that person make a cure!? I made the virus so I should be the only one who can make a cure!” She quickly took her lab coat and went out of his office. The doctors and scientists were all busy with their work when Dr. Garcia yelled. “Everyone, listen!” They all stopped and felt the anger of their head doctor. “Within five days we will release the cure for this disease.” Whispers made some noise in the huge laboratory. “But doctor, we’re not yet in the mid-way completing the cure. There’s a lot of analyzation---” “Are you disagreeing with what I’m saying, Dr. Smi
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 46 - THE CHOICE
A week later...Many infected got cured by the antidote. The virus has not yet completely disappeared but people are not as scared as they used to be because now, there is a cure for them. Some establishments started to open up again after the lockdown of almost three months.[“SL News... After three months of suffering from the disease called Lila Virus, someone finally made a cure for everyone. Here is the live interview with the doctor who proposed the cure to kill a virus within a week. Dr. Zyrille De Vega, our new hero. How did you develop the cure within two months?”][“Well, every doctor, even the police, is a hero in this epidemic crisis. I’m just part of the team that developed the cure for this disease.”][“May we know your team that diligently studied this disease and created a cure for the people of San Lorenzo?”][“I’m sorry but they wanted to keep their identity private so I’m just the only one who introduced you to answer some questions about the cure.”]Ferran turned o
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 47 - THE NOTEBOOK
After two weeks, the town of San Lorenzo went back to normal. Schools are open for classes, even factories, stores, and offices are open for everyone. The vitality of the town has returned from the suffering three months ago.[“SL News... After the sensational incident happened in the town of San Lorenzo, everyone’s misery is finally over. Thanks to Doctor Maria Garcia who invented an antidote that can kill the virus within two days. We got the chance to interview her, live. Dr. Garcia, what can you say to every citizen of San Lorenzo?”][“Well, I’m glad to help others. Because of my intelligence, I developed a cure that can kill the virus within two days compared to Doctor... Doctor...”][“Doctor Zyrille De Vega?”][“Yes. That doctor proposed an antidote that killed the virus within a week. If I had not invented another antidote, many people may still be infected with the virus up until now. Thanks---”]Dr. Zyrille De Vega turned off the television, and closed her eyes while massagi
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 48 - THE BRIDGE
“What a failure…”He wanted to shout but no voice came out of his mouth. He almost tweaked himself until a little pair of shoes stopped in front of him and when he looked at it... It was a little boy giving him a phone covered with fresh blood. The boy holds the phone without disgust.“The lady on the stretcher dropped this earlier. Is this hers?” The child asked, looking at his grieving face.“No… It’s mine. Thanks.” He took it and smiled sadly at the boy.“You should change your clothes, mister.” He said as he saw Ferran’s clothes full of blood.“I will... Maybe later.”“Did she survive?” The boy asked out of curiosity.“Uhm... No. She didn’t.”“Ah...” The boy looked down. “Condolence, mister.” Ferran just nodded. “By the way, is she your wife, sister, fiancee, girlfriend---”“No. She’s just a friend of mine.”“Oh.” His lips formed a thin line. “Don’t be sad, mister. I know what you feel. You know what? I lost my mom during the epidemic...”Ferran froze a bit and cursed inside his m
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 49 - THE DINNER
“Ferran no!”“If I stopped. They will kill me---”“---and if you’ll continue, it’s suicide! F*ck! You’re insane!”“Yeah. I am.” Even though Ferran looks like he’s not afraid, his heart almost comes out to his rib cage when the car is in the air. Eight meters apart from where he needed to land.‘I can do it! I can do it! God, please help me!’ He shouted in his mind.Everything is like in slow motion. The car in the air, bullets, and enemies behind, a river under, and a part of the bridge in front of him with steels that will be used in the construction.“Yeah, it’s a suicide. Sh*t.”Luckily, he landed safely and no one could follow him. He drove the car far away from the bridge but unfortunately, the wheels at the back got flat. “Sh*t. Sh*t. Sh*t.”He had difficulty controlling the car so he quickly stepped on the brake before he crashed into the tree. He sighed in relief and got out of the car to check the wheels behind. He has no bullet wound but he made a facepalm.“I’m dead to Sanc
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Hope of the Dying World EPILOGUE
March 16, 2022Wednesday 7 AMMonths had swiftly passed…“Where are you going, dad?”“I’ll just visit someone… it’s been a while.” He said before leaving their house. The sun rose already and the streets of San Lorenzo came back into life.With an open window, Timotheus felt the morning breeze. He was greeted by the neighborhood. On his way to his destination, he passed by a flower shop. “Good morning, officer! You’re at the right time. Our flowers were freshly delivered.”A white bouquet of gerbera flowers caught his attention. He immediately put it beside the passenger seat. He stared at the flowers for a second before starting the engine.It was a peaceful drive not until he noticed a commotion in the middle of the road.“Again?” He parked his car at the side of the road.“You f*cking j*rk! You’re the one who bumped into my car! Look!”“What? I’m just passing by and you’re—”“Excuse me? What is this all about?” Timotheus asked while checking the damages.“Who are you?” One of them
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 110 - THE HOPE
“...Kuya.” Julsen slowly closed his eyes before his ghost left him.“J-Julsen… Hey, man. Wake up. Julsen!”The night became silent after that bloody encounter. A lot of bodies were lying on the ground… lifeless.Timotheus carefully let him go and looked at the blood in his hand. She clenched his fist and rushed to Danryll to give him a hard blow. Danryll didn’t bother to dodge his attack and just let him.“How could you?!”“Sir, stop it!” Xol went in between to stop Timotheus while Ferran, on the other hand, just watched them because the unusual feeling of pain was forming inside him again.“I will never regret it!”“How will you prove that he really killed the doctor? Huh? You don’t have—”“Of course… I have.” Danryll threw him his phone that was immediately caught by Timotheus. He watched the entire video and Julsen really killed Dr. De Vega inside the laboratory. He unconsciously dropped the phone astounded.“Y-You think you all s-succeed? Even if you revealed them to the whole wor
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 109 - THE HALF-BROTHER
The Chief just arrived at the place where the real Boss was living. Instead of welcoming him, everyone inside pointed their guns at him. “What the hell is happening?!” His eyes widened when he saw the real Boss furiously looking at him, as if he wanted to kill him from that very moment. “You son of a b*tch! How dare you destroy the laboratory without my consent?!” The real Boss held the collar of Chief’s clothes and tightened his grip. “Everything will not go according to plan if I don't do it, Boss.” Fear was visible to his eyes. The real Boss is the only one he afraids of. No one but him. “You killed Maria! And my granddaughter… my precious granddaughter!” He was shaking with anger and slowly choking the Chief. “I thought Cally’s your only g-granddaughter? Ugh! I just did it to reach our goal. To produce a cure—” He was cut off when he felt the need for air. “You thought… Hah! I don’t care about that damn goal! As long as my family’s not involved, you’re free to do anything but
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 108 - THE CODE
“As I’ve thought… Got it.”Czaquira ready her pen and paper while Blair was dictating the code they needed to decipher. The letter’s too tiny for them and Blair has 20/20 vision. She could easily read the characters unlike the others inside that special room.“R-O-M-12:12—12|13|14|15 II-C-O-R-4:10—31|32|33|34|35 J-O-H-N-3:16—17|18|19|20|214_2_3_5_5… That’s all.” Blair creased her forehead, not recognizing what the code was telling.Czaquira tried to type it all but it’s too long for a passcode. “Fourteen characters… We only need fourteen characters.” Czaquira uttered.“No… it’s nineteen, I guess?” Xol confusedly said.Minutes after minutes… an hour and ten minutes left. In the middle of the brainstorming on how to decipher the code, Timotheus' phone rang.“Aquiro,” Timotheus said, hoping for good news. “Really? Oh God… thank goodness.”“How’s the search, sir?” Xol asked, hoping for good news.“They found him and…” He looked at Blair who was about to cry. “He’s alive.”Blair’s kn
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 107 - THE PENDANT
“Trestan… He’s alive!” Aquiro wiped his tears and went beside Trestan’s bed.“It’s a miracle that he’s still alive after that fall.” The street sweeper spoke before he sipped his hot coffee.“You’re the one who helped him?” Aquiro asked.The man just nodded and put the empty cup on the table near him.“He needs a long rest. I should leave. Take care of him.”“May I know your name, mister?” Aquiro stopped him for a moment.“No need.” He tapped his shoulder before leaving.“Sh*t… so it’s true. He’s alive. Thank goodness.” Ziph sighed in relief when he saw Trestan lying on the bed unconscious.“Damn you, cous’. You scared us. We thought…”“Stop being a crybaby, Aquiro. Haha.” Beor teased him.“F*ck you.”They just laughed at Aquiro’s hilarious face. The laughter stopped when they heard Trestan speak.“Cally…” He mumbled. “Hey, Trestan! Do you hear me? Trestan.” Aquiro slightly shook him. “Cally… Cally!” He suddenly woke up from that deep sleep. He groaned when he felt pain all over his
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 106 - THE BODY SUIT
Heavy rain fell while Ferran was on his way to save Blair. He struggled a bit because he couldn’t clearly see the road. Ferran looked at his wristwatch before stepping on the gas to speed up.“Ugh!” He almost got into an accident if he hadn’t stepped on the break immediately. His chest tightened and his breathing became heavy. ‘Alfarez! Alfarez!’ Real Ferran’s voice echoed inside his head.His heart pounded harder than the first one, as if his consciousness would leave him. Regardless of the frigidness of the atmosphere due to the rain, his body was heating up and beads of sweat were forming on his forehead and neck. “H-Hah… Hah…” Ferran’s head dropped on the steering wheel and his sight became blurry.Darkness filled the surrounding and he woke up in a void.***“It’s been a while… Timotheus Alfarez.” The voice echoed everywhere.‘That voice… That voice!’ He opened his eyes but he saw nothing but darkness. ‘I’m here again… Does it mean…’ He held his head when he felt a sudden pain.
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 105 - THE SEARCH
“Danryll! We need to go. Something’s going on with the kids.” Zyrille uttered after she got a call from Dylan. “Danryll!”“What?” Danryll looked at her before he ended the call.“The kids… we need to go to them.”“Why?” He stood up and they were walking and exiting the wrecked laboratory after they put Dr. De Vega’s body in a safe space. Even if they wanted to, it is not the right time to mourn. There is a special mission they needed to accomplish.“Dylan called and… and he was crying. I don’t really understand what he was saying but all I understood was they were hiding from bad people.”“I thought they were safe where they were.”“I thought so too but it is not the case now.” Zyrille checked on Julianna who was sleeping peacefully and soundly inside the van. “We need to hurry or else, we might lose those innocent ones too.”Danryll sighed heavily before starting the engine. The place is not that far from Mrs. Santos’ house and the travel was quick because it’s night time and there i
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 104 - THE CAR CRASH
“Trestan!”The sound of the waves coming from the San Lorenzo sea and Trestan’s whimper were heard in the middle of the cold night. He was shot on his shoulder and it’s bleeding too much.“Trestan…” Blair was weeping while trying to assist Trestan. Her hands were full of his blood but she didn't mind.“Shh… Don’t cry. It’s… nothing.” He tried to lift his hand to wipe her tears but he couldn’t. The wound was too painful to bear.“Give me that young man!” The Chief was forcefully pulling the briefcase which contained the cure.“No!” Trestan tightly hugged the briefcase while Blair did her best to defend him. She kicked the Chief’s ass and gave him punches but still, it’s not enough. Blair even received a hard blow from the man that made her weak.“A-Ah!” Trestan cried out of pain when the CHief choked him to death.“T-Trestan…” Blair mumbled while watching her lover crying because of pain but she couldn’t do anything but to watch him suffer. She can’t move an inch.The Chief pushed him
Hope of the Dying World CHAPTER 103 - THE SORROW
“Oh my gosh!!” Blair covered her ears as they heard the explosion coming from the surface. It slightly shook the place because of its great impact. “Dr. De Vega!”Trestan put his hand on her mouth and strongly shook his head to stop her from running back to the laboratory. He then pulled her again because at any time, the enemies might track them as soon as they learned about the tunnel underneath.Rain was heavily pouring when they reached the exit. They unhesitatingly entered the dark and vast forest even though they already knew what danger was waiting for them.The ground became muddy and slippery that made it difficult for them to run faster. Trestan tightly held Blair’s hand while running for their lives because unfortunately, they encountered fake hunters on their way out. One of Blair’s feet slipped and she almost fell into the pit where the organization disposed of the dead organisms from their failed experiment.“Blair! Sh*t… Careful! Let’s go.” Trestan was tired but he just
