Chapter 1 - The Accidental Meeting

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Eliazar had been sent on a reconnaissance mission deep into the forest

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Eliazar had been sent on a reconnaissance mission deep into the forest. As he crept through the underbrush, he heard a twig snap, and he instinctively ducked behind a tree. Then, out of the bushes emerged a young  woman, clutching a book tightly to her chest. Eliazar watched her warily, recognizing her as a civilian from the county he and his fellow Union soldiers aimed to conquer.

He was about to turn and leave when she spoke, her voice soft and gentle. "Ginoo, anong nangyari sa'iyo diyan?" she asked, concern etched on her face. Good thing he hid his face or else he would've been caught.

Eliazar realized he had been shot and was bleeding badly. He knew he needed help but didn't want to put her in danger. But something about her kind eyes and warm smile made him trust her. He nodded weakly, and she immediately sprang into action.

She washed his wound with water from her canteen, and Eliazar felt a sense of relief as the cool water washed over his skin. She then ripped a piece of cloth from her dress to bandage his wound. As she worked, Eliazar felt a sense of gratitude towards her that he had never felt before.

"Salamat," he said, his voice husky with emotion, he make sure he have their accent to avoid suspicion.

The young woman smiled warmly, "Wala iyon. Isa kamang kahina-hinalang ginoo ay kailangan lang na tulungan kita."

Eliazar introduced himself, feeling a sense of kinship with her that he couldn't explain. As the sun began to set, Eliazar knew he had to go. He didn't want to put her in danger any longer. But as he got up to leave, he couldn't help feeling a sense of longing.

"Uh..Ka.. kailangan konang umalis" he said, his tone regretful. He almost forgot the right word.

The young woman nodded, her eyes filled with sadness. Eliazar could see the conflict in her eyes, the struggle between her loyalty to her country and her growing attachment to him.

As he disappeared into the forest, Eliazar wondered if he would ever see her again. He couldn't shake the feeling that their meeting was more than just a chance encounter. He had a sense that their paths would cross again, and he couldn't wait to see her once more.

Eliazar walked away from the young Filipina woman with a heavy heart, knowing that the Union's plans for the Philippines would bring war and destruction to her land. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was betraying his own values by taking part in this conflict.

As he made his way back to the Union base, Eliazar's thoughts were consumed with the young woman he had just met. He couldn't get her out of his mind, and he couldn't ignore the growing attraction he felt towards her.

But he knew that their future together was impossible. He was a soldier in the Union's army, and she was a civilian from the very country they were fighting against. A relationship with her was forbidden, and it would be seen as an act of treason by both sides.

As he arrived back at the base, Eliazar was greeted by his fellow soldiers, who were discussing the latest battle plans. He tried to focus on the mission ahead, but his thoughts kept wandering back to the young woman in the forest.

He knew that their meeting was just a chance encounter, and that they may never see each other again. But the memory of her kindness and her warm smile stayed with him, filling him with a sense of hope and longing.

Eliazar's mind was consumed with conflicting emotions as he prepared for the battle ahead. He knew that he had to do his duty and fight for his country, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he was fighting for the wrong side.

As he took his place in the Union's ranks, Eliazar couldn't help but wonder what the future held for him and the young Filipina woman he had met in the forest. He knew that their love was forbidden and that their countries were at war, but he couldn't help feeling that their connection was too strong to ignore.

As the battle raged on, Eliazar fought with determination and bravery. He was a skilled soldier, but he never lost sight of the human cost of the conflict. He saw the devastation and suffering that the Union's actions were causing to the Filipino people, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt and remorse.

Eliazar had always believed in justice and fairness, and he couldn't reconcile that belief with the Union's mission in the Philippines. He knew that the country's resources were being exploited and its people oppressed, and he couldn't help but wonder if there was a better way.

Despite his reservations, Eliazar remained committed to his duties as a soldier. He believed that he was fighting for his country and for a cause he had been taught to believe in since he was a child. But his encounter with the young Filipina woman had opened his eyes to the complexity of the conflict, and he couldn't help but question his own beliefs and values.

As Eliazar lay in his tent that night, his mind raced with conflicting emotions. He knew that his feelings for the young Filipina woman were impossible, but he couldn't help feeling that their love was worth fighting for.

The world was unfair, he thought bitterly. People were judged and condemned based on their race, nationality, and social status, while the powerful few held all the cards.

Eliazar couldn't help feeling that the conflict in the Philippines was just another example of this injustice. The Union's actions were driven by greed and ambition, while the innocent Filipino people suffered.

As Eliazar drifted off to sleep, he couldn't help feeling a sense of despair. The world was unfair, and he didn't know if there was anything he could do to make it right.

 The world was unfair, and he didn't know if there was anything he could do to make it right

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⏰ Last updated: Apr 10, 2023 ⏰

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