Day 234 - Tuesday, 1:00 PM
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We were on the water-heading straight toward Port Dickson. The sea was quiet, waves gently brushing the boat as we pushed forward.
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Professor Joe took the wheel.
He told us his father used to be a ship's captain, and growing up, he had learned everything there was about riding with a crew. Now, those lessons were saving our lives. He was calm, focused-the right man for the job.
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The journey was about 150 to 170 kilometers, and we weren't planning any stops. Straight shot. Six to seven hours of sailing, with no room for mistakes.
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While the boat cut through the water, I checked the rations once again. Fuel, food, water-everything was accounted for.
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I also noticed something else-the team was getting along well.
Even K-Zhaii, who had just joined us, was slowly blending in.
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And Ajay...
That guy had his own kind of magic. He could talk to anyone, lighten any mood, earn anyone's trust.
Watching him, I realized-that's how you survive. That's how you connect.
I was learning from him, every day.
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Day 234 - Tuesday, 9:00 PM
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We finally reached Port Dickson. It was dark. Too dark.
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The docks were silent, but silence never meant safety anymore.
We were all drained from the sea ride, and after a lot of discussion, we decided to stay in the boat for the night.
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Thank you again, Mr. Shaiful-your invention, Cyclops, helped us scan the area.
The radar-style motion detector gave us peace of mind.
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Following Mr. Amar's training, we took turns staying awake, guarding in shifts.
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Day 235 - Wednesday, 7:30 AM
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After checking the perimeter and confirming the area was clear, we finally stepped on land.
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Port Dickson.
It was beautiful once. Now, just another town claimed by time, decay, and the undead.
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We moved fast and soon found a forest shortcut-safer than the open roads.
We kept our heads low, weapons ready.
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Then-we heard it.
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A scream. A girl's voice. Calling for help.
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Without hesitation, we ran toward it.
We saw a girl, around our age, running with a young boy, chased by a group of Rottens.
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Mr. Amar's words echoed in my mind:
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> "It's okay to be the hero who saves others."
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Ajay and I pulled our bows. K-Zhaii charged forward.
We took down the Rottens, one by one. Silent. Fast. Accurate.
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Once the threat was gone, Professor Joe did a quick check on the two survivors.
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We brought them to an abandoned hotel nearby. It looked safe, and we needed cover.
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In the hotel lobby, K-Zhaii began to question them.
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Her name was Kohila.
Same age as Ajay and me.
The little boy-her younger brother-was Dev.
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She told us their story.
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They were part of a small group of ten survivors, hidden inside a driving school. The group was protected by a retired soldier. He kept them safe for months.
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But last night... everything changed.
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A group of unknown attackers-wearing dark brown robes and black masks-blew up one of the security doors. Worse, they had trapped Rottens in cages and released them into the shelter.
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Chaos erupted.
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The soldier, to protect everyone, detonated explosives and created a diversion. In the chaos, Kohila, Dev, and Jason-an insurance agent-escaped.
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They found an old house to hide in.
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But this morning, they were attacked again.
Jason fought hard-but didn't make it.
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Kohila and Dev ran. And that's when we found them.
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She was scared. Shaken.
Her eyes welled with tears.
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Dev clung to her, confused and frightened.
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I looked at Ajay.
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He gave me a small nod, a smile that said it all.
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> "You're safe now," I told Kohila.
"Come with us. We'll look after each other."
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We shared our plans-our mission to reach Melaka, the search for Valli, and the hope for something more.
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Everyone introduced themselves.
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We weren't just a team anymore-we were a small family now.
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Day 235 - Wednesday, 9:30 PM
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That night, we stayed in the hotel.
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I was repairing my weapon-reinforcing the grip, tightening the blades. Every small upgrade counted now.
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Then, I heard a knock on the door.
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It was Dev.
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He came in, holding something in his hand.
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> A Kitkat chocolate bar.
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He handed it to me with a smile.
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> "Thank you for saving us," he said.
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My heart froze for a second.
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That Kitkat... it was the same type I had planned to give Valli back before the world collapsed. Same red wrapper. Still fresh.
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After all these months...
After all this death...
Something small like that survived.
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I smiled and thanked him.
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He didn't know. But in that one moment-he gave me a memory. A spark.
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Before I slept, I noticed something else.
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Ajay was quiet.
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That was rare.
He was always talkative, always joking, always full of life.
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But when Ajay is silent, it means he's thinking deeply.
And I know him too well to ignore it.
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Something was going on in his mind.
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And I had no idea what it was.
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and then Add to home screen.