Novels by Dreamy Sphinx

“It's our turn.” A finger tapped Neemo lightly, startling him off the buttons of the oversized uniform. He turned to see the boy he had whacked during the revolt.“Oh it's you.” The boy said with a light smile.Neemo stepped on the platform, the boys and three other scavengers followed. His drowsy eyes fell on the five cadets before them. Up close, the divisions among the cadets became clearer. The cadets had divided themselves into two unofficial factions. The first two radiated confidence and looked down on the remaining eight. The other three were withdrawn and stood behind the first group but it didn't stop them from at looking at Neemo's group with disgust.“Vanguard Platoon. Squad B7.” An 'Arrow 2’ Soldier said, gesturing at metal tray that held 5 wooden 'B7’ tags and 5 metal 'B7’ tags.“I am Chev, Level 5 Cadet and i would be the leader of this Squad.” One of the boys in front puffed out his chest slightly.Neemo and his gang nodded silently, they didn't really give a damn abo

_I just had to loose myself to anger and excitement.__ He rested on his knees wondering how bad he had miscalculated.“Neemo…Thousands Beasts Slayer” He heard Uncle Benson say like the word was a foreign language.“Did you loose your hearing.” Adrel's voice boomed.“Neemo. Get out here.” Uncle Benson turned backwards instantly. Afterall there was only one Neemo in the settlement.He smoothed the invisible creases on his trousers as he rose. He hadn't expected anyone to cover for him, especially when more than half of his age mate had been forcefully conscripted.His eyes locked with Adrel and the soldier grinned. The brief reaction drew curious looks from thr people and soldiers as they wondered what relationship was between the duo. Where had Neemo come across the soldier to begin with?Under the eyes, Neemo took steady steps forward. Once outside the kneeling circle, he stopped and levelled his head against Adrel's. "Thousands Beasts Slayer.” Adrel sneered as he dragged Neemo forwa

The cold night wind blasted his face as he contemplated how to efficiently complete the mission._It is almost impossible to kill him in the mines. I would be caught, and he is always surrounded by other miners in the settlement.__If Alessia and I work together, we might be able to kill him off by evening or nighttime._He dismissed the thoughts as quickly as they came. Killing the Head Miner was easy to imagine and difficult to execute also he was still crucial for the survival of the settlement, and a particular feeling told him the soldiers would be back soon.When they came, the scavengers would definitely be going down on their knees to plead for forgiveness. He wouldn't mind being insulted then, but at least they had pinched the beast that constantly bit them.“I should better get going before Alice starts screaming my name.” Alessia's voice struck him out of his thought coaster. “You should head in quick, the mosquitoes are descending.”“She only allowed me to come out this la

The blows landed in rapid succession, and soon Albert was hurling out blood. After immobilizing Albert, the Lieutenant swung his body away."Enough." He barked angrily._The Lieutenant's skill is most definitely a strength skill. At close combat, none of us stands a chance._The Scavengers slowly pulled back, the two groups slowly backed away, never taking their eyes off each other."The same applies to you." He sneered at his soldiers."But-""Are you going to be the cannon fodder when the Military starts the mission to retake the Ruined city?" He raised an eyebrow at the soldier.Silence descended between them. The soldiers grumbled, wanting to massacre the settlement, but the Scavengers were more useful alive. The Scavengers muttered among themselves as well, knowing well they were only spared because they were needed for another death."Let's move." The Lieutenant got into the backseat of an Offroad truck. His bloodied face took in the settlement and the dead soldiers, and then hi

It was stupid and Neemo knew it, but Elias might not be dead yet. He followed behind a broad shouldered scavenger, hoping to use the person as a shield.Amidst the chaotic revolt, he slipped to Elias' side. Relief flickered across his face when he saw Elias was still breathing. The bullet had gone through his chest. Each shallow breath came with a wet, broken sound, and blood pooled beneath him. “Nee.” Elias called out, his voice low like when they were 10 and working in the mines.He dropped to his knees and pressed his hand against the wound, trying to stop the blood loss. “Water. You shou-.” The words hung between his teeth; water doesn't restore blood.Elias looked up at the sky, “My mom and Alessia?”“They are safe, they are in the shack behind.” He lied. They could have fallen with the first wave or after that. But he couldn't bring himself to tell his dying best friend that his mother and the lady he loved might be dead.Elias nodded faintly. His eyes remained open, but the br

Neemo's heart lurched. A sense of dread crept over him as he searched the crowd for Alessia and Elias.Luckily, he found Alessia a few feet away, hidden behind some figures.Her face also wore the same expression. He could see the fear in her eyes when their eyes locked.He shook his head sideways at her while the latter nodded in reply.“Told you they are deaf.” Another soldier alighted from the truck. Unlike the others, his uniform was more immaculate and its rank insignia more elaborateLike the previous soldier, he took his time to assess them with a sneer. He reached for a canned juice and downed it like their filthiness was too much for his soul to handle.“Hand it over now and be free.” He declared like he was some celestial punishment.Murmurs rose among the people, which was quickly silenced by the wave of guns.“Perhaps it would help if we knew what you were here for.” Henry stepped forward, only stopping when he was a few feet from the closest soldier.The Lieutenant paused,