Walks of Life - Sandy's New Year! (Part 2)

Sandy was earlier as expected of him. Fully geared up for the activity as people around are looking at him. People pass by giving that intimidating look as if you dress like a SWAT member. He currently holds the highest score in the city's most exciting 3D Shooting Game. It is a hero’s game where beautiful ladies have gained interest in joining. No wonder why a lot of guys also registered. Imagine young ladies captured in a battle field. The guys will have the option to save two girls in stage 1 and in stage 2 you can only choose 1 girl. The guys are divided into two groups; kidnappers versus rescuers. It is perhaps the reason they called the game "The Heroes Game."

The game was created in 2011 by a young group of college friends from the University of Mindanao. The long conflict of the southern regions ended peacefully and the whole federal states of “Maharlikans” rise above in south-east Asia (Formerly the Philippines). Inspired by the dramatic change in the life of the "Maharlikans", the group decided to create a 3D vision and physical games that could promote values and keep the young alike happy in the city.

"Sandy!" A voice he heard as the door of the train start to open. Sandy did not notice the arriving train because of the crowd. Alex is like a modern Aphrodite. She was wearing a black pants and shirt. Sandy couldn't ignore the figure Alex posses and said "I should save you right now from this wasted crowd and bring you to my fortress. I should show you my King size bed and we shall....."Oh stop it let's go! Alex grab Sandy's hands and they walk to the changing lane tunnel. She was wearing a necklace that probably Alex wear for the first time. It was a silver chain and a golden sun pendant. He could not stop noticing also the size C curves of her chest where the pendant is comfortably resting to. They run hearing the announcement that the train X06 is closing in five minutes. Boarding the train, they saw a lot of young participants for the game. Sandy and Alex look at each other smiling and excited. Sandy showed Alex his new black leather gloves and the train’s door begun to close.

The train starts to descend. The UC is at least 24 meters deep. Some said that UC is a 6 storey basement but others think there is another floor lower. The UC has been very controversial because of its former use and the issue of a 7th basement floor. The Underground City was used as a secret military underground base. They said that the 7th level connects outside of Makati and connects to a tunnel which exits both the Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay. The management of UC denied these controversies and even showed a film showing the far ends of UC.

At the stop, Sandy quickly walks and looks for the entrance gate. They passed the crowd of people filing up to register. Sandy holds a VIP treatment for holding a 5 times straight hero of the game. Sitting at the registration section was Nathan. "How are you man? It’s been a while Sandy! Your gun must be rusted now. Ha Ha!" Nathan accessed the VIP file system trying to locate Sandy's box number. "How about you miss?”Alex! My registration number is 2976." Nathan entered their registration numbers and the back wall suddenly opens and loading down the guns issued to Sandy and Alex. "What level are they now Nathan? Oh, they are at.....checking the monitors. at level 6 & 5." Sandy grabs the guns and gave Alex her gun. Looking at the issue number it was 1007. He couldn't remember how many awards he won in that game. It was great those days! Today is more like passing the day.

The doors opened for the next batch of rescuers. Alex tapped him by the shoulder and said "see you by the river!" Sandy smiled at her also trying to remember where the river would be. He had a strange feeling about this game. His heart was beating up fast. Two Cyborge came out and led the next troops inside the war zone. It was quiet for the moment. It was an evening with a lot of stars. There are 3 big moons in the sky. There are 2 at the east and 1 at the west. Lightning and thunderstorms change the atmosphere as rain also starts to drop down faster. Sandy could see fires at about 700 meters. Most of the troops stays together just in case there is an ambush, most of them will use each others to cover for the shots. The worst part is if a surveillance drone plane pass by and release sleeping gas.

A light spark 15 degrees north-west and most of them start running. It was a missile launch by a Cyborge guardian of the forest. It hits the group back area and exploded killing 7o people at once. Once you are registered dead, the gun issued will not function and your shoes will be magnetized so you won’t be able to run. A giant spaceship will magnetized the boots and lift the casualties in the air head down. The casualties will be brought to a chamber where they re-process for life extension. There are 130 people left in Sandy's group. He knows where the missile will fall and that's why he did not move. Alex on the other hand was captured before she even get to the river. Most of the ladies like Alex is captured for one reason and that is to become a prisoner. The truth also about the game is gambling. People outside watching the game can also choose to bet on who shall be more likely to be rescued. Alex was now one of the 4 pretty ladies being captured by the machines. The game is also watched through the internet and Cable TV. This is the reason why there are not much people in the streets from 8pm to 11pm.

To Be Continued....