Fentanyl E001: The Last Battle (Book 2)

Chapter 22: Resurrected

Nisha Point of View

As we walked through the woods, I couldn't help but feel unsettled by the silence surrounding us. Nobody wanted to talk, and the tension in the air was palpable. FE-R001 and I continued on our journey, each lost in our own thoughts. Today, there would be no training, and I realized that my loss of consciousness had only taken place the day before, right after the mysterious dream.

My mind was still preoccupied with what had happened to my friends and Shawn, but I felt helpless in assisting them. I couldn't understand the circumstances they were in, and my own weakness made me doubt if I could be of any help at all.

Taking a deep breath, I decided to focus on the path ahead. The woods seemed to stretch endlessly, and I could only follow FE-R001 in silence. The ninja suit I wore was still unfamiliar, but I knew I had to get used to it if I wanted to remain unnoticed.

The memory of FE-R001 mentioning the way people lived in Bytrans City resurfaced in my mind. It was a bizarre place, unlike anything I had seen before. People seemed to consume life there, but back in Ottawa City, their lives appeared normal. It was perplexing to see such contrast, and it made me wonder how they could be so fearless, despite the sight of homeless people and other hardships.

As we ventured deeper into the woods, I couldn't help but wonder what awaited us in the hidden village. I felt a mix of curiosity and trepidation, unsure of what we would find there. The unknown was both daunting and intriguing, but I was determined to face it head-on and uncover the truth about the mysteries surrounding me and my friends.

"We're almost there," FE-R001 reiterated, prompting me to blink in acknowledgment. As we continued our journey, I noticed that we had passed the location where we used to practice, but the fallen trees were now gone. It seemed like they had been removed, and I assumed we would resume training there the next day.

As we approached a door, I noticed that gates stood in front of it, obscuring our view of what lay beyond. The door itself appeared neglected, covered in leaves as if it had been ignored for a long time.

FE-R001 drew my attention to a tree above us, but the gates blocked my view, and I couldn't determine our exact location. He asked if I had seen the tree, and in response, I simply nodded, not entirely sure why he pointed it out.

We stood before the gates, and I could feel a sense of anticipation and apprehension building within me. The hidden village lay beyond that door, and with each passing moment, I became more curious about what awaited us inside. But at the same time, I couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty, not knowing what challenges or revelations were in store.

FE-R001 seemed composed and focused, and I admired his ability to maintain his calm demeanor amidst the unknown. As for myself, I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. Whatever lay ahead, I knew I had to be prepared for anything, as Zyan had warned me.

With a sense of determination and readiness, I waited for FE-R001 to make the next move, following his lead as we stood before the gates of the hidden village, ready to step into the mysterious realm that lay beyond.

"We aren't allowed to reveal our faces. There are many spies around, so we have to be cautious about our actions. We'll use the tree to get a glimpse of the village," FE-R001 explained, and though I was still perplexed, I agreed to follow his lead.