chapter 20 : the end of aasiaat series 12

"Mika, that's right you right!" Aslan shouted.

Mika's glazed eyes closed, the mutant stood up from his place, the thing he wanted to know now had been answered. Even now he and Aslan were on opposing sides. But, that was enough to know the person he cared about was fine. And, even become very strong. His sacrifice to become a mutant was not in vain, even though Aslan would hate him after this.

"Mica....!". Aslan took one weak step. Everything is mixed up. He was happy to know his family was still alive, but on the other hand he was a little confused, why Mikaela was on the side of the mutants.

"You really...mika?!" Her tears were no longer unstoppable as the clear liquid forced its way out of her eyes.

Mika gasped, this was the first time Mikaela saw Aslan cry since they first met. Aslan hadn't been a crybaby since long ago. Seeing the person he loved crying, made Mikaela's heart ache.

"A- Aslan".

"It was a very touching meeting...with Aslan, whom you haven't seen in a long time. You must have dreamed of a moment like this for a long time. But I never thought that fate would bring you together. I almost had tears in my eyes. Then, what do you want to do? The humans might take advantage of your beloved Aslan, like the info we got." Ferrid sarcasm.

"Talkative!". Mikaela replied. His intention to become a mutant besides wanting to meet Aslan again was because he received information that the military had dark plans that no one knew about. He didn't want Aslan to get caught up in their evil plans. He also does not fully side with the mutants who have killed his family.

"How about making him a mutant like us, that way you guys can get back together". Ferid said. Smiled sardonically. The mutant just wanted to know the reaction of the mutant beside him.

Buggg

Mikaela suddenly strangled Ferid, Ferid himself only smiled sarcastically. His guess was right that Mikaela would be furious, if someone hurt her beloved Aslan.

"Just one touch, I'll kill you!". Mikaela said sharply.

"I'm just kidding. It's rare for you to get emotional like that." Fred said relaxed. Ferid let go of Mikaela's grip easily, and whispered something.

"How about I help you? I'll take care of other humans, so you can save your dear princess." Mikaela's glazed eyes stared intently at Aslan. All of his friends surrounded him. He was a little happy because now Aslan had a friend, but he also knew that it was just a mask to fool his beloved Aslan.

' Aslan, it turns out you have a friend, huh. It's natural because of your kindness. Precisely because of that.... Because of that kindness, they use you. Human greed is even more terrible than anything, Mikaela thought. He tightened his grip on his sword, the red string binding and sucking blood into his blade. Ferid smiled seeing his provocation succeed. He also drew his sword and glanced at the enemy.

"What if we do it now? Let's kill these bastards, except for your dear Aslan," said Ferid.

"I heard, my whereabouts are needed? Leader!". Ferid glanced at the source of the voice. New Crowlis came out of nowhere.

"Oh, I've been waiting for Crowlis for a long time, you know."

"I just took a detour".

"Did you find anything interesting?". Crowlis shook his head.

"But, now that you're here, the fun time is over. Everyone, let's go slave hunting! Capture the mutant extermination units alive. And make them our slaves and experimental materials". exclaimed Ferid.

"May also!". Crowlis chimed in.

"Shit! One more mutant is coming, we're finished..." Guren tried to stand up after recovering his strength.

Everyone!! Prepare to retreat in unison!". Guren exclaimed. Aslan and the others were stunned.

"Wa- wait a minute...my family..! My last family mika, is still there". Said Aslan.

"So you prefer everyone to die here!, Huh!?". Say guren. Aslan had no other choice but to obey his superior.

Everyone! Maintain your formation and retreat to the second line of defense!" Guren exclaimed. All troops obeyed the order, immediately running backwards away from the enemy. A white figure shot quickly and landed in front of Aslan and his friends.

"Where are you running, huh?!" Ferid said.

"You!!". Aslan's eyes became sharp, at the sight of Ferid. The reason is, it was the mutant who killed his family in the past, if it wasn't for Mikaela's sacrifice, he might as well be dead by now.

Swusss

Ferid quickly got behind Aslan. He drew his black sword, slashing at Ferid brutally.

"What are you doing! Aslan!?". ebell shouted.

"You...that time!!!". Aslan shouted. The image of when his family was killed came back from Aslan's gaze. Remembering that made him very angry. Aslan slashed his sword brutally, without a care. Ferid himself just dodged without intending to retaliate.

"Silly boy!" Guren exclaimed. He drew his sword and ran towards Ferid.

"Agile too .... but unfortunately still lack experience". Ferid said. The mutant gasped, guren was already on the left side, the mutant jumped to avoid guren and Aslan's attacks simultaneously.

"The lion's fang that has been injured, will be dull on the battlefield". Ferid said suddenly behind Guren. Ferid spun his body, kicking guren far into a street pillar.

"Well, we meet again, this time I won't let you run away." Crowlis said.

Ebell and the others flinched at the sudden arrival of the crowlis. Ferid slammed the guren against the wall and hit him in the stomach until he vomited blood.

"Guren!" Aslan shouted, running with his sword drawn at Ferid. Ferid jumped as Aslan slashed his sword. One inch before Aslan's sword cut Guren's neck.

"Behind you!". Guren exclaimed.

Ferid appeared behind Aslan and tapped him on the shoulder.

"First, I'll taste—".

Sringg

A splatter of green blood with a severed arm was thrown into the air. From another direction, mikaela slashed an attack that cut Ferid's arm into the air. The yellow-haired mutant glared at the white-haired mutant.

"No need to be so angry, I was just kidding a bit." Fred said relaxed.

"Mica...". Mikaela approached Aslan who was already away from Ferid. Aslan couldn't hold his balance and fell down. Mikaela sheathed her sword again.

"Aslan, drop everything and come with me".

"Go? What do you mean? Besides, why did you get to be with those mutants?".

"That's enough!". Mikaela helped Aslan to his feet. He took Aslan away from the battlefield.

"Hey wait a second! What do you mean mika? Stop and explain everything to me!". Said Aslan.

"You can't be with them any longer, humans and mutants are the same. You will be used much longer. Therefore, go with—"

"I don't care, just stop damn it!". Mikaela didn't respond, she didn't want Aslan to be hurt by anyone.

"I said stop, damn it!". Aslan broke free by force. Now they face each other on a shop roof. All their questions will be answered once everything is clear. And now is the time for them to talk.