Our meeting. Nice meeting you!

Two days later

After such a long journey, as our professors suggested, we took the shortcut & finally reached Avalonia in two days. But...

Professor Yang: We're here!

I felt a shiver when I heard Professor Yang saying that. As it felt like entering the cave of a lion waiting for its prey.

Officer 1: *stops the bus*

Professor Li: What's wrong?

Dr. Tara: *gets up* Luna told me they'd be doing a security check, I've the entry permit. *about to get off*

Professor Yang: Wait! I'll go with you. Professor Li, please stay here with the others. *gets off*

Professor Li: Be careful.

Officer 1: Sorry, we've got to stop your bus. Do you have permission?

Dr. Tara: Hello. Of course, here. *passes the documents*

Officer 2: Oh, so you guys are the medical team we've been expecting? *welcoming*

Dr. Tara: Yes, we're from C&H Hospital.

Officer 1: Let them pass.

Dr. Tara: Thank you very much. *about to get on the bus*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Wait! *blocks* What's the rush?

Officer 1: General?!?!? *shocked*

Officers: *salute*

Dr. Tara: *stops* Uh... What now?

Matur Renee (General Officer): Hello, everyone. I'm General Matur. Sorry. But you can't enter. We aren't done yet. *approaches*

Professor Yang: But we've all the permissions for entry.

Officer 1: Yes, General. It's all clear. *tensed*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Sorry, but we've a list here & we need to check your IDs. All of yours.

Officer 1: But General-

Matur Renee (General Officer): It's a straight order from the Marshal. *glares*

Officer 1: *gulps*

Dr. Tara: Excuse me! We already submitted the document we needed to. What's with this double-check? *firm*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Who you might be?

Dr. Tara: I'm the leader of our team. Where's your Marshal?? Does this dude have some serious problem with his brain or what?

Professor Yang: *gasps*

Dr. David: This girl! Never knows where to shut her mouth. *gets up*

Dr. Chloe: Where are you going?

Dr. David: To stop her. Can't you see the situation is already so tense & she's no help! *gets off*

Matur Renee (General Officer): What did you just say? *stunned*

Dr. Tara: Are you a deaf? I don't repeat myself! *fumes*

Matur Renee (General Officer): POV. Why does she remind me of someone??

Flashback

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): I don't say or think twice. Once said, it must be done.

*referring to Chapter 5*

Flashback ends

*Sighs* Miss, please cooperate.

Dr. David: Sorry. We're okay with the double check. *pulling Tara*

Dr. Tara: HEY! Mhphmph *covering her mouth*

Dr. David: Stop it, Tara. *whispers* You're making us look suspicious. Let them do whatever they want.

Dr. Tara: But, they're being disrespectful! *growls*

Dr. David: Calm down. Be optimistic.

CROWD: *getting off the bus* Why are we getting off?? What's going on? *murmuring*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Calm down, everyone. It's just a verification process. Let me check your IDs. *checking list*

Dr. Tara: *sighs* Everyone! Put your IDs on. *announcing*

Professor Li: Aren't they being a bit... harsh? *whispers*

Professor Yang: I know... Let's just follow their orders. *shows ID*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Register them, officer.

Officer 1: Yes, General. *typing*

Dr. Tara: *rolling eyes*

Dr. Lynn: Why are you being grumpy, Tara?

Dr. Tara: I don't know, maybe the journey made me all frustrating & grumpy! I feel like I can blow fire & burn a whole mountain.

Dr. David: We all know you can't do that. *teasing*

Dr. Tara: *glares* You better stay out of my sight. *signaling*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Hm... *watching them*

Squawk

... : How's everything? *talking from HT*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Negative. *replies*

... : Good.

Squawk

Yao Li (General Officer): Are you seriously not going to welcome them?

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): They're under my observation. *tossing HT*

Yao Li (General Officer): Yeah, whatever.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Is that how you behave with your Marshal?

Yao Li (General Officer): *left*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): That punk.

Bus enters

On the bus

Professor Yang: Let's just finish our business here & leave this place. *getting chill*

Professor Li: Why? Afraid already, professor? *teasing*

Dr. David: What were you thinking out there? *scolding Tara*

Dr. Tara: What else did you expect me to do?? They were clearly disrespecting us! *fumes*

Bus stops

Dr. Lynn: Have we reached the hotel already? *surprised*

Dr. Tara: Nah, probably another "security check." *sighs*

Dr. David: What's wrong with you? *hushes*

Yao Li (General Officer): *gets on* Hello, everyone. I'm General Yao. Please call me Yao. Sorry for stopping your bus out of the blue. Actually, we've arranged our guest house for all of you to stay. So, I'm here to escort you all there. *welcoming*

CROWD: *blink blink*

Professor Yang: Well... Thank you very much, General. I'm Professor Yang & this is Professor Li.

Professor Li: *waving*

Professor Yang: Please lead the way.

Yao Li (General Officer): I understand what happened earlier. You all must've been startled. I apologize for that. Please be at ease & we thank you for your service. *leaves*

Dr. Tara: Now, that was unexpected.

Dr. Chloe: Guess not everyone's a cold soul here. *scratch*

At the guest house

Dr. David: Woah! It's huge!

Yao Li (General Officer): I hope you enjoy your stay here. Our Marshal will pay you a visit soon, he might be a bit cold, but he's quite welcoming. If you need anything, please let me know. Our officers will help you with your belongings.

Professor Li: Thank you, General. You're so kind.

Dr. David: *nudges Tara*

Dr. Tara: What? *frowns*

Dr. David: Say something. Show some gratitude. You're the team leader. *whispers*

Dr. Tara: *sighs* Thank you.

Yao Li (General Officer): You are...

Dr. Tara: ...

...● ● ●...

Yao Li (General Officer): ...

Dr. Tara: I-I'm the team leader. Dr. Nayantara Reis. *embarrassed*

Dr. David: Pfft. *holding laugh*

Yao Li (General Officer): Oh, pardon me. I'm General Yao Li, as you already know my identity. Nice to meet you. Please let me know if I can help in any way. *bows*

Dr. Tara: Yeah, sure. *walks over embarrassed*

Yao Li (General Officer): Uh...

Dr. Lynn: Sorry, General. She's just not used to awkwardness. *smiles*

Yao Li (General Officer): Ah, okay. *smiles*

POV. That girl is just... weird.

*Tara's voice* Well... That was awkward. Yes, my first meeting with a new friend was indeed awkward & a memorable one.

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