Chapter 12
After the heartwarming moment between the three of us, they went back to their own quarters while I stayed back as I went on a night patrol. After a few hours, the next group that is about to do the next patrol went out. The assigned soldiers and I went back to our own quarters.
I decided to sleep for the next few hours and so I did what I decided. Once I laid down on the mattress, I immediately fell asleep. I was tired from the night patrol and from all the crying I did, I was knocked out.
As Glen was sleeping, he again, had another nightmare. It seemed traumatic to him. He couldn't entirely understand what was happening but the different visuals that were appearing made sense. The dying soldiers on the dirt ground, eyes wide open while some are closed. The people who prayed to God yet ended up dead. The tanks, smoke, dirt, bombs, and lots of things made them dead. Everywhere is just chaos. Like wherever you go, it just ends up in chaos. You can't escape. This is their fate. Was their fate is to just... die? After training for months to protect our family and the entire country, we are just going to die in the end. Well, that's the point... You are obliged and you chose to protect. Though not all fates end like this because there still a way out. It's just a dream so... wake up.
But more dead bodies are scattered everywhere. The bodies of the enemy and the allies are just bleeding on the ground. Their lifeless body just lying down there. They may not see their families once again because the families would only see the body of their soldier being returned to them. Though it may be too late but was it really even real? Can a dream foreshadow or tell you your time and cause of death? Or was it just an illusion to make you upset? To make you feel hurt, worried, and might end up insane because of the disaster?
He suddenly woke up with beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His palms are sweaty. His hands are shaking. His hair is messy. His breathing shaky and not in an average breathing pattern. He pulled his hair between each of his fingers. The traumatizing nightmare kept playing again in his mind. Even the nightmare he heard about being blamed for Joey's death.
The alarm rang loudly and we immediately woke up. Doing the usual morning routine the heading to the cafeteria. The atmosphere seems weird today like I feel like this... is not even real. I feel like I'm in a hallucination. I shook my head and ignored what I was thinking about. I sat at a table and ate. Another weird feeling came to me and I didn't know what it was. I looked around and it looks normal to me except for the fact that the others are glaring at me. I shook my head once again and continued eating. The alarm rang and we all went to training.
When we went to training, the atmosphere seemed to be gloomy. I didn't know why. Maybe I forgot something or I did nothing. I was still confused but still continued training. I was treated rather harshly than normal. Throughout the training, Sergeant Carlos keeps giving me constant punishments. Though I never knew why he keeps giving punishments, I still didn't complain and continued on with my punishments. After training, I tried finding Bella. She was there talking with Vangie. I went to approach her when Vangie suddenly snatched her and took Bella behind her. I was beyond confused right now. Why does everyone act and look like they hate me? I don't even remember doing something. I frowned and slowly walked up to them. "Hey, Bella. What are you two-". I didn't even finish talking yet when Vangie suddenly started spitting hate at me. "Get away from us," Vangie spat out. I frowned, confused at the way she said that. "What's going on?", I asked. "You exactly know what you did," Bella said as she looked at me angrily. I frowned deeply, "What did I even do?". Vangie then said, "Stop acting innocent." I almost shouted at them but I calmed down then started talking again, "What is wrong with you?". Bella looked at me, disgusted, "No. The question is: What is wrong with YOU?", she repeated as she emphasized the word 'you'. They looked at me in disgust and in anger. They then left and went back to their quarters while I stood there dumbfounded. I don't understand what's going on right now. First, people in the cafeteria kept glaring at me. Second, Seargeant Carlos kept giving me punishments even though I didn't even do anything wrong. Third, Bella and Vangie hate me and I don't even know the reason why. I sighed sadly and went to my own quarter.
Once I arrived, soldiers here and there seems to be glaring at me. I walked a bit slowly, feeling the tension in the air. While walking, I suddenly got pushed onto the ground. *What the? Who pushed me? * I grunted in pain and looked up to see soldiers glaring down at me. Their fists were up, ready to punch me. "How pathetic of you. Still here in the camp even after what you did. You've got some nerve, don't you?", one said, their voice laced with anger. They only stepped back and went back to their places when General went inside our quarter. I stood up and also went to my own place. "Hope you are doing alright. Especially after what happened," after he said the last part, General narrowed his eyes at me. I was a bit creeped out but paid no mind to it. Soldiers snickered but then kept quiet when the General cleared his throat. "That is all I have to say. Good night, soldiers," he said as he went to the door. When he was near the door, he stopped then looked at me. "Pathetic," he said as he looked at me with disgust written on his face. I frowned when I heard this. He left and we all went to our own beds. The things that happened didn't make any sense. Why were they all attacking me? I shook my head and went to sleep. *I will surely find out what is wrong.*
He didn't want to dream or even think about it again. He was already tired and he wanted to sleep. Deciding to sleep, wishing and praying he won't have another traumatizing nightmare again.
As Glen was sleeping, he again, had another nightmare. It seemed traumatic to him. He couldn't entirely understand what was happening but the different visuals that were appearing made sense. The dying soldiers on the dirt ground, eyes wide open while some are closed. The people who prayed to God yet ended up dead. The tanks, smoke, dirt, bombs, and lots of things made them dead. Everywhere is just chaos. Like wherever you go, it just ends up in chaos. You can't escape. This is their fate. Was their fate is to just... die? After training for months to protect our family and the entire country, we are just going to die in the end. Well, that's the point... You are obliged and you chose to protect. Though not all fates end like this because there still a way out. It's just a dream so... wake up.
But more dead bodies are scattered everywhere. The bodies of the enemy and the allies are just bleeding on the ground. Their lifeless body just lying down there. They may not see their families once again because the families would only see the body of their soldier being returned to them. Though it may be too late but was it really even real? Can a dream foreshadow or tell you your time and cause of death? Or was it just an illusion to make you upset? To make you feel hurt, worried, and might end up insane because of the disaster?
Another nightmare again. When can he even sleep properly? A proper sleep where there is no nightmare coming to haunt him during his sleep. His ruining sleep schedule and since they have training tomorrow, he needs sleep. He is so tired but he can't have another nightmare. Deciding to just think about his family. The happy family moments he had starting when he was younger. He really wished his father and older sibling are still alive so they can be complete. Yet, God decided to take them early. Well, for him it was alright. At least they got to rest and be happy up above. Glen was actually almost falling asleep but his imagination failed him and he saw dead bodies near their house. He widened his eyes again as the image faded from his mind. I think he won't be getting any sleep for now.