Destruction

"Wake up! Wake up! Haruto, Wake up!"

"Sam are you there?"

"Yes Haruto it's me. Come, we need to keep moving. They found us."

"It's all my fault. Only if I.."

"Don't blame yourself. It's not your fault." "Where's Misaki?"

"We'll talk about this later, now let's keep moving. Can you stand?"

"I guess I can."

"Good ,now let's head to the cave. The villagers are waiting for us."

"How many of them made out?"

"All of them. But they burned the whole village and took shepherd as hostage."

"Shit! They're gonna pay. Is Misaki okay?" "She's still unconscious. But I think she'll be okay."

"Thank God."

"Hey Haruto we're close."

"That's the cave huh?"

"Yup".

They went inside the cave. The villagers were waiting for them. "Are you guys okay?" asked Tenjin. "Haruto needs some rest. He fell from the higher ground."

"Nah I'm fine. We got no time to loose. We've to rescue shepherd."

Tenjin said,"no need to rush. First we need to make a plan. We still don't know where they took him. I'm sending my men for patrolling. If they find anything they'll inform us. For now take rest."

Sam said "Oh yeah and don't forget to go to the village when the fire stops. We need supplies. Some supplies were kept in the basement. so I guess those are still intact."

"Good idea! Haruto, you and Bharat will go to the village and look for supplies tommorow. Okay?"

"Okay no problem" Haruto replied.

"Great. And Sam you will come with me. I've heard the military weapon truck will pass through Syrin. We've to steal that truck and get the weapons. It is time we speak to them with armory." said Tenjin.

Then Haruto said,"This job is dangerous. They have weapons. If you guys get caught they'll kill you for sure."

Tenjin said," Don't worry. No one's gonna find out. Infact I heard there'll be only two guards. We can take them out easily. What do you say Sam?"

"Sounds great. Don't worry Haruto. We'll be fine.", said Sam.

"If you say so. Just bring back my friend in one piece okay.", said Haruto.

"Roger that!"

"Okay how's Misaki doing by the way?" Haruto asked.

"Oh she's okay. Having some sleep." said Tenjin.

Haruto said," what exactly happened in the village."

Tenjin said,"they came for Shepherd only. Then they threw molotovs on the house. The good thing is no one was hurt. But all the houses burned into ashse. Misaki was in her room. Her room was also on fire. She was unconscious from then. Raju saved her. Good thing is he noticed. Or else something bad would have happened."

"Thanks to Raju." said Sam.

Tenjin said,"okay guys. It was a very bad day for all of us. Now try to get some rest. We have works to do tommorow. The temperature will fall tonight. I managed to get some blankets. Use them."

" And Tenjin. I've to apologize to everyone. Cuz I was followed. I'm the one who led them to the village." said Haruto.

"Well it's not your fault. We were just not careful. Now get some rest."

Haruto said,"I promise you that I'll bring back shepherd alive."

"We will." said Tenjin.

"Okay then goodnight."

"Goodnight"

"Haruto come with me."

Sam took Haruto to his tent.

"There gonna pay for what they did to these villagers. Sam do you think they will found the ShangriLa before us?"

"As they took Shepherd they got the lead. But for now we have to think about Shepherd. They won't kill him until they find ShangriLa."

"Then we have to act fast."

"Wi will."