A Latte for Late

-Starts at year 2012 = month of February 12 -

#Page 1 - Family Bond#

Now it was the last day that Alicia's Dad is staying with them before he goes back to abroad. Because of that Alicia decided to go to church with family. She became close to her dad, -You should have the word of God with you as you leave, Dad.- she said as they are now going to church.

(Time check: 06:34) The Mass will start at 7:30 am, and the church is called San Agustin Church. -Oh, I forgot to tell you this device.- Dad said. -Alicia, for your information this looks like a pocket watch.- he added, and show it to her.

Alicia is now excited to see -Awesome! A pocket watch.- as she looks further it was a watch that measures the meters in a distance. It is together with pull-push rule, -It's no use because why would we need to know, what meters are we walking?- Grandma Amelia insisted, -Maybe Nana was right, Dad. We could just use the time to know how many minutes, we have to reach out destination.- Alicia said, as she crossed her arms.

Then Grandma squeeze her grandkids cheeks -Ooh, my honey pie manang-mana sa tatay.- and they have arrived at the church. (Time check: 07:20am) Seeing many people are attending. They wait for the Mass to start and sit on the 2nd row, at the left. -Finally Dad, pagkatapos ng ilang Sundays, Ngayon ka lang sumama.- Alicia whispered to her dad, since Grandma tell them to be quiet. For the Pastor and his assistants are now arranging some stuff needed for the Mass. Forgot to mention Alicia's Dad is Filipino, but now he is becoming fluent in English, yet still need to learn.

"I speak English for my Daughter, however I didn't know that she loves my hometown and it's language. Just like my wife...Hazel, it's been a year since we let go of eachother. Alam kong miss ka na ni Alicia, but soon as I win the election. I will set you free and be a family again." Asher said in his thought. Now Alicia pray in silence "Dear Heavenly Father, I hope my Dad's doing well, and my family too. I promise my Dad many things these past days but I never did. I'm sorry God, instead as I hear your word that "God will keep his promises" I kinda believe that, and I want to put you first God, but how? Okay thank you po, in Jesus name, I pray. Amen." As she is done the Mass already started -Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.- the father said as he preach a sermon about it.

Afterwards the communion begins and the people starts to fall in line, except Asher because he refused to. Alicia is together with her granny Amelia, and there are two lines, so she is at the left. Amelia's grandkid notices a familiar guy beside her that she wondered "Wait, kilala ko 'to hindi ba nagkita kami last year? Looks like older than me now... Pink gum hair, Latino and red fiery eyes. Is it... The goofy kid, L-Lance?" And she try to talk to him -Hey, hello.- said as they still strolled in line. Then in a surprise the guy notice, and did greet Alicia in a shy way. -Do you know me? We met before.- Alicia whispered, -Uhh, nope. Sorry.- he said.

That response made her feel embarrassed, however to be clear she ask a personal question -Okay, Ano pangalan mo at ilang taon ka na? Let's be friends!- she whispered. -Me? I'm Lance Canyon Alcaraz. I'm 18, and fine by me.- he whispered too. While he glares at her "Shit, siya nga! Ehh he doesn't even remember me. He is 18? No wonder he's tall, I'm 5 '5ft But I thought he is a kid? Wait... He must be a kid." Alicia thought, and she responds -Okay Lance, Kita kits nalang.- when the communion bread is given to them. They go on their way, "Kita kits? What does that mean, aprender un nuevo idioma es difícil. *Grumble even being here."Lance thought as he put the communion bread in his mouth.

Later when Alicia and the others went back to their seat. The Pastor then bless them with holy water, and Asher talks to his daughter -Alicia, look.- as he shows his pocket watch -596.94 meters from house to the church.- he said. Forgot to mention that during the Mass and communion there is choir. So when the Mass ends; in fact the people are leaving, and plenty of people are taking pictures with the Pastor and his assistants. One of them who takes pictures is Grandma Amelia, and she gave her camera to a guy; who pass by.

-Oh, hi!- Alicia waves at him; that is Lance. In response he waves back while holding the camera -Uno, dos, tres.- the camera flashes, and that camera is actually a phone. Lance then return it to Grandma, and she starts chit-chatting with the sisters who is also her friends and is in their oldies now. Asher greets the Pastor. Seeing Asher wearing Layer outfits with the colors of green and beige, and white t-shirt inside too. Additionally his greenish viking hair tied up, and they greet each other again, as the Pastor leaves. Alicia's Dad go outside the church and saw his daughter talking to rh guy from earlier. He approach them, but he stood 1 meter from them and takes out his pocket watch to fix it; indeed it's a pendant one.

For better information inside of it is a clock, however the numbers are multiple by 5. It only ends in 60, so you need to ass up the rest. That's why Asher got 596.94 meters with decimal because it's calculated. Because of that when you round off to the nearest 100 it becomes 600 likewise when you do it manually Ten, 60s the answer will be 600. Ka boom! Get it, Astronauts?

Asher actually eavesdrop them. -Oh, ehh English is what you want?- Alicia said as excitement turns into insecurity. -Sí, because I understand English more than your filipino.- Lance insisted, and that alarms her dad, but he don't want to intervene, -I just wanna ask, what school are you in?- she said in Aussie accent; namely she use that when speaking english. -Un acento? Bueno, I studied at Promises of Paliparan Highschool.- he answers, and that make Alicia excited again. -Your school is Promises of Paliparan Highschool? Me too!- she said, -Like literally so cool...is there anything we can possibly meet?- she added, and that made Lance surprised and thinks about it.

-I remember I used to be in Primaria but now I'm in Bachillerato already?!- he said, -Oh you don't know? Okay I remember I'm in Grade 5 and now in Grade 10.- Lance said like he cannot believe it. -So my theory about Pink goofy kid is true.- Alicia said to herself, and that made Lance react -Wait is that me? mi chica.- he said seriously, -Nope it's not you.- she smiled, -Good on ya, since tomorrow there is a science fair in a foundation day, we can meet up! Wait, I forgot I'm Alicia, Alicia Ashlee Busch.- she added. They both shake hands as a greeting to each other, -Felicia? Felicia, Alicia. It's Alicia right?- he said as he stuttered.

On the other side of the road, Susan is with her friends, and she stop by to take a picture of Alicia, her Dad, and Lance. She takes a picture again and she saw on her phone the picture where Alicia and her Dad is glowing. "Kaka iba 'to hindi ko naman naka flash." Susan thought. Then she swipe on the side of her phone some pictures. It has a picture of a small rocket near the Jollibee, a big spaceship landing in their neighborhood and a metal shaped like boat with wings just landed on a Saturday; in fact it was in the late afternoon, and it was located at the roof top of a grocery store. -Susan! Tara libre ka namin milkshake.- one of her friends said. -Sige.- she said as she put the phone in her pocket. "Simula noong nakita ko si Alicia, alam ko may kakaiba sa kanya. Pati ba naman boyfriend kong si Keizen kasama niya, simula nung bumalik siya dito." She thinks again in bitterness.

-Starts at year 2012 = month of February 10-

#page 2 - Vetur Alltaf Aldur planet now raids#

Sir Espen POV:

A Jet similar to an aircraft came passed by from the sky. In Guerrero province, and there the newspaper is delivered in fact it is from another planet. (Time check: 07:03am) Now distributed to other villages, and the Danza de las especias Village got one too. That many people ought to buy it, but they were shocked because of the frightening news they read.

As the people didn't see it coming, as it read "Vetur Alltaf Aldur planet declares war; Arkipelago planet not armed." When Sir Espen read it too he thought "Hmm, Han pasado años desde que terminó la guerra, as they signed to never go to war again.", as he said to himself while reading the newspaper -De ninguna manera, it isn't the Domseas Yawe? Because they always pick up a fight, and what is shocking is that the Vetur Alltaf Aldur is siempre at peace. Nunca quiero pelear, but this time...oh no, the polar bear is interested in us.-, and Sir Espen is in his guard post at the elementary school.

He gets himself ready, and puts the newspaper down on the table. Take a drink of coffee, and helps every student who are crossing the pedestrian lane. (Time around: 07:47) Even in the newspaper there is a war happening, yet still goes throughout a day like nothing. That day won't last long, so many students go to school as the class is about to start.

Guard Espen saw Jael and Lance going to school together, and he greets them -¡Buenos días! Señor Espen.- Lance waves back, but seeing they are worried. They have a little talk with Sir Espen -Señor guardia is it true that there is actually a war? *Annoyed and el gobierno still allowed us to go to school.- Jael demanded, Lance who is tough to say -Yeah, Señor Espen I want to fight with you.-, -Are you crazy?!- Jael said, and Guard Espen put his hand on Lance shoulder -No you don't have to, chico.-, -but Señor, I want to fight!- he insisted,

-If the war starts in any minute just go to me, tú también Jael.- Guard Espen told them, and she nodded. -Canyon, could you ask your teacher Acheampong? To get the rocket ready?- he told him too. -Está bien señor Espen.- Lance said feeling gloomy, and they enter the school.

While Jael is headed to her school, she is also in sophomore year, but when she already step in the school gate is all of the sudden a civil defense siren alarms. When in her mind "Estoy atrasada, Late in class, oh no." Turns to "Huh? Okay that's a sign, so anyway." She did not expect it. (Time check: 08:05am) Some vehicles had a speaker in them and said -¡prepararse! ¡prepararse! (Means get ready) Weapons ready! Others should evacuate! Evacuate! Take cover, take cover!- So Jael runs away from high school and goes straight towards elementary.

It's like 137.39 meters, or 100 meters short, that makes Jael exhausted so she just quickly walks. After that she goes through the gate of the school and meets Sir Espen at the guard post gearing up.

A Trainee's POV:

As we enter the Planet of Arkipelago? Yes here is Tarquin Cañete, and a trainee of fararstjóri og veiðimenn organization. He hopes you get that right, and now he is geared up as the rocket is landing on the water.

"I still wonder why am I different from them? My actions, they were confused. Like being a trainee is not good because as I see the theatre kids...they express who they are." Tarquin thought of feeling sad. The rocket smashes into the water and soon floats, as they transform it into a ship.

They set sail; going to Guerrero province as the other rockets who outrun them, is like an aircraft about to drop an explosive bowling ball, and while the trainee is holding onto his crossbow.

He is sweating not knowing the temperature is hot, although wearing a Ushanka hat is not a good idea, -*irritated that annoying pirates thought they were better!- a little girl said.

-Right Isha, but I think war is not the answer.- Tarquin said,

-Heh, are you kidding?! Haven't you heard what chief said? They send letters to the state, that the planet Arkipelago's pirates pester us?- the ginger boy crew demanded, as he belittled Tarquin.

-But the Arkipelago La familia, refused! they deny it! Many times...*calms down that's why the chief said if they don't stop, we will.- the little girl said,

-Isha, are you ready to fight for it? The chief won't allow you to, but whenever we arrive, just stay beside me or if not go there.- Tarquin said as he points to the Guerrero's spaceship flying out of the planet.

-You crazy? My dad would punish you for it.- she said as she was surprised, -It's a hard decision but this is war. Isha I don't want you dead, and I will check for your dad's, the chiefs approval.- Tarquin said as he kneel and hold on to her shoulder; indeed looking like a worried Mom.

The land where there is war isn't armed, but Luckily the country got Guerrero's back. So when the enemy arrives at the dock, and starts to attack.

The Air force of the country came ready to take flight, so it's time to hit those useless enemy's boats with missiles; namely a rocket. Then bang three boats in a row, but it's hard to strike since there is another air force from the enemy too.

The other residents, police, and firemen are there to defend their town, so barricades and barriers are included. Since this is their first time the war landed in the Guerrero province and it starts with Arkipelago La familia being the first target, it seems that something is wrong, or it's just their fault.

-Heh, they weren't ready. For the first time we start this instead of the OreVol Planet is totally amazing.- the Chief said to his crew.

-Chief, read this part of the newspaper.- one of his crew said, as it says "Arkipelago Planet! Get your pirates out of our face! By Vetur Alltaf Aldur Planet.", -You still got this? It's perfect.- the Chief said as he is amazed by it.

*Bomb explodes that makes their ship move, and it makes a big impact too. -That was close!- a crew said, and a trainee opens the door

-Chief, four boats have been taken down! In a row.- he said, -If you could just knock first, Tarquin.- the Chief sighed.

-I apologize, Chief.- he answered, -Alright tell the others to launch it.- the Chief said.

Trainee Tarquin nods and leaves the office, but outside he sees the crew and trainees helping each other to get back on the dock after the explosion.

He then approaches and tells them about what the Chief has commanded, but they pointed out that many round shot is scattered, and is floating on the water.

-Let's get it, Come on.- One of the teen Trainee said, and they swim to get it so others can take the round shot from the dock.

While the others push the wheels of the heavy cannons, as the round shot has retrieved.

When the Chief looks at the window and sees some of the ships have arrived, he opens the front door and sees that the barricade isn't damaged yet; indeed it wasn't the time to get to his target destination.

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Back to the cannon which is made out of bronze, now a trainee who is the Gunner selects the ammunition and the range to calculate. Second another crew blocks the vent using his thumb to prevent a spark from entering. Third the barrel is clean inside using a sponge in a stick, so it can extinguish any embers.

Fourth is now the round shot and a flannel bag containing 2 pounds of black powder, but first put and push the flannel bag next is the round shot, as positioning it directly beneath the vent. Fifth the Gunner to elevate or to depress the knob of the barrel and adjust to where the target is, and following this the Gunner issues the order, grabs the sight and moves away to observe the firing.

Lastly a sharp metal pick pierces the flannel bag from above, which is exposing the gunpowder for immediate ignition by the primer. This allows a holo copper tube filled with a gunpowder compound, a twisted wire runs perpendicular through the tube. When the wire is pulled friction ignites the priming, and from that it creates an explosion that propels the iron ball at a speed of 250 mph.

(Authors Note: This is my understanding about how the Napoleon cannon works, so it might be out of context (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠). Watch AiTelly on YouTube if you want to know more!)

As a result, this is how they do, and crashing the barricades.

Now the Chief gets equipped, as headed outside. -It's time, but first where's my daughter?- he asked, as the assistant Crew looks for her. -Chief Gunnar! She is with Tarquin , at the canon.- he said, but it makes the chief surprised.

He approach them -Boy, leave it to the others. Isha, lets go.- the Chief shouted because it's loud.

When they left there was an explosion from the cannon, and that made them flinch. -Stay low, stay low.- Tarquin said besides the assistant Crew is with them.

#Page 3 - Espen Belmonte our Captain, our guard#

A pirate come up to sir Espen calling him, (Time check: 11:27am) -¡Señor, señor, entraron!- the pirate said as he is tired from running.

He stop at the Guard post and Espen saw him, as he is guiding the students to evacuate.

The students, teachers and other school staff are getting on a bus to go straight to the airport to take flight, and the high school too. Guard Espen then told another guard to guide the students, and he walk towards the guard post.

-¿Qué es?- he asked, -Señor Espen they got in.- the pirate guy warned. -¡¿En serio?! Where are the guys?- Sir Espen asked, -They did their best, Señor. Captain and his crew are at their Planet... I hope they are doing well, even for us .- the pirate is worried.

That makes Sir Espen think about it, as crossed arms -Stay with me, Guide the students.- he told him.

-Are you sure?- the pirate guy complained, -Señor Espen, the Icelanders is at the Danza de las especias village now.- he demanded, yet when Guard Espen heard him and gets annoyed -Take the armas then.- he whispered.

They stare at each other for a minute, -These are the last batch!- a teacher yelled.

Then the pirate guy turn around going to take the weapons, as the last bus leaves.

The tank finally arrive, same as the enemy "Icelanders" is there, now the people in school close the big gate: leaving Miss Acheampong, Guard Espen, Pirate guy, Lance, and Jael there.

The Icelanders found a way to get in to the school, -Mierda, they're here!- The pirate guy said,

-Not on my watch.- Guard Espen responded, as he pulled out his gun.

However the Icelanders throw a smoke grenade to not be seen, -Be on guard, ready for attack!- Miss Acheampong yelled.

In the Guard view, a crew holding a machete attacks him; that is running in a distance that thankfully he steps back and pulls the trigger of the gun.

While the pirate guy attacks them similar to a pirate; namely doing his best.

The smoke is gone, and Jael told the pirate guy their plan.

Other Icelanders are coming! So the "group" runs to a concrete path; that is at the left.

Suddenly as they feel a wind seeing something bigger -A tornado is forming, y'all really why here?!- Miss Acheampong yelled, -Hermana Jael, the sun is about to set.- Lance said.

(Time check: 12:54nn) -To the cohete!- Guard Espen said, so the Icelanders follow them and throw a grenade that makes it challenging for the "group".

In the field the Icelander crew feel like freezing suddenly when the wind hits them, -It's already night time.- Tarquin said as the three are on the gate, -vá þetta er feitt!- Isha said seeing the rocket. (Translates: woah this is fat but means woah this is cool)

-Let's get it dad!- she added, but the chief gave Trainee Tarquin a sign that Isha wouldn't allow to; by a stare.

-Stop, your dad— the chief has other plans.- Tarquin said, -Gucci, raketta?- Tarquin added. (It does not translate but it's cool, nice. To describe something they think is.)

Despite seeing that the rocket is an m-v one; specifically in a height of 101 feet, diameter of 8 feet and 2 inch, and a mass of 137,500–139,000 kg.

The Chief observes the fight, but there's an explosion so bright like the sun that is like a flash grenade but it's actually someone's power.

The three are in shock and the Chief did not hesitate to go there but to help his crew, and after 2 minutes it was a smokey field there.

-*cough Smells like a campfire. *Cough- Isha said, as she struggles to see because of the smoke.

-Where is pabbi? Pabbi! *Cough- she yelled, and Tarquin made a decision to go there. -hjálpum pabba — ég meina höfðingi!- Tarquin told her, (Translates to: Lets follow dad— I mean Chief!) So they carefully run, as the smoke is gone.

-Teacher, this space suit is big for my size. I'm small.- Lance said, as they climbed a step ladder that was already set up.

Holding through its handle -Don't you worry, it's the same size as Hermana Jael.- Miss Acheampong replied, -Woah so this is, what is inside a mascot!- Jael happily said, -Oh it's a spacesuit, but calling mascot is better!- she said.

Tarquin then hit him with a cross bow, and the guy is now injured as Sir Espen notices and rushes to help -I got to take that off, since I carry you my guy.- he told him, as he did a pack-strap carry. His injured friend is now in pain,

-Mierda, what the heck bro!- the pirate guy said but then the enemies stopped.

Sir Espen notices that they seriously look, and is surprised to see a familiar face; indeed standing with an attacking position.

-Hey, hey hey! Long time no see, Captain? Where have you been.- the Chief said, as a response to make him mad

-Chief Gunnar...- he said.

-I was surprised that you were here, and with pirates?! *annoyed aren't you supposed to be hanging out with them?- the Chief said as he chuckled, and pointed out to the pirate guy using his weapon

-You are with this fool?- he added.

That had enough of Sir Espen -Won't you shut up! To hijo de puta...You son of a bitch.-, and the crew thinks that is a disrespect to the chief, so one of them steps forward however the chief stops it.

-I'll shut up if I win in this duel, Captain? Espen, game?- Chief Gunnar said smiling, and he let Trainee Tarquin speak -You should let go of your pirate friend, since he is dying.-

So Guard Espen put down his friend and said goodbye to each other. He now stands up, yet the wind is colder now; it's night time.

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Facing them and the crew steps back only the leaders remain, as it begins and Guard Espen holding his reload gun pistol, and Chief Gunnar holding his spike mace with a steel shield.

He shoots but the opponent blocks it, and comes toward his way.

Launching for attack; namely first move, and about to hit him suddenly Guard Espen flinch and dodge it.

The spike mace swing back to him hitting his back really hard, however on the ground Sir Espen turns around and positions the pistol to shoot on time.

Shot the Chief on his belly; specifically making it a gunshot wound.

Not aware so the Chief about to plunge the weapon but his opponent rolled to the right and quickly stands,

-Are we watching an old man's fight?- A trainee asked, and the others looked at him that their cheer is gone, -Don't underestimate them~- Trainee Tarquin said.

Now the cheering is back, and Sir Espen feels the pain; that is when he sees his hand there was blood typically wounded.

As Chief Gunnar runs to him, he points the gun with a focus, and shots him at the arm as a result of Chief Gunnar letting go of the spike mace.

Having a chance for Sir Espen to run and slide to get it, as on the ground.

Mentioning that he put his pistol in his belt. "Mierda, why is this so heavy?...oh same as carrying a package." He thought, as he holds the weapon on his shoulder for support.

The Chief was bleeding, but did not give up, as he looks at him and was shocked that he was about to attack him; indeed swinging the weapon as a result hitting his back too that made him go on the ground.

Almost hits his head, and he turns back to see Sir Espen standing in front of him.

(Time check: 15:38pm) Making it a cold fight at night,

-Chief Gunnar, past is past you cannot change that. No matter how hard you try it will always fail, and no more focus on the future.- Sir Espen said,

and that made the Chief chuckles -Stop with your little advice, Captain Espen. You ain't serving his Majesty no more. Leaving your teammates behind, is that what you call a retired man, huh?!- he said,

and he stood up leaving the shield behind to pull out a Mengbilar sword; like a knife. That he starts hitting Sir Espen with it, and he tries to block it using his weapon.

It was done many times until Chief Gunnar was hit in his knee as his opponent did it but he held Sir Espen shoulder, not knowing the time stop only to hear the rocket is starting and hearing a timer 17,16,15...Chief Gunnar sees his opponent feeling weak and saying to him

-Chief Gunnar, what a fight huh?...please don't do this.- Sir Espen drops his weapon and hugs his opponent

-O-one last call, protect A-Asher— he said in his last breath and he sleeps.

-Asher...Espen it was... your fault.- Chief Gunnar said; namely stabbed directly in the heart.

The crew and Trainees run unto them as the Chief told that both of the men need a proper burial.

They now leave quickly as the rocket is releasing a smoke, and when they are near the gate of the school after the rocket burns propellants and already pushes out exhaust. Now it is thrust heading to space.