Cha.4: Martial Law

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Freedom is gained, the country now joined with the others in peace. That is...

Martial Law was in line to rule,
Reigning after his late sister Huk.
Under him, the people are beneficial as projects are made. Roads are taken higher, bridges lengthen, and buildings point up to the heavens. He also declared a nationwide curfew, suspension the writ of habeas corpus (Or the supreme court), and power in the hands of the military.

At that part however, the military abused the perks given to them. Police captured those who crimed against the law, even the framed. And since the court was suspended, no evidence was in tact.

"Kuya, sigurado ka ba na pahabain any iyong termino? Maaari itong maging kontrobersya sa mga bansang-
(Brother, are you sure to extend your reign? It might cause controversy to the other nations-)" Philippines, who was there at the time, was cut off by his older brother.

"Nakapagdesisyonan ko na Phil, kung tutuusin. Para ito kay na Ina, Ama, at kay Ate Huk... Na namatay sa pakikipaglaban para sa ating kalayaan.(I made my mind Phil, after all. This for all of them, mom, dad, sister Huk... Who died fighting for our freedom)"

However, this put upon misfortune to his reign. Men of his side abused the power given, they executed even the accused.
The court was suspended, military groups are in killing spree. Martial had to talk to UN, facing America.

"Martial, you've gone to far."
America spoke as he looked at the once small country turned into the tyrant monster it was.
Anger boiled to his head, as he spoke again ;
"Do you think this is what Huk wanted?!" He thought of his late ally.

"America, I only did this to secure the country. It is me and my men that lured the country into blood shed. They were not disciplined enough, and so as it is."
He spoke as he stood from the chair.

"Even though, why do you strive to?"

"This was my promise before Huk died! To protect the Phil, if it means the human rights does not count anymore..."

America frowned, sipping his coffee and pinching the bridge of his nose.
"I'm disappointed, I wonder what does the future hold for Phil." he walked out, grumbling loud enough.
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Phil can't take it anymore, he marched to Martial's room, to see him still in his uniform.

"Kuya... Parangawa mo na itigil mo lahat ng ito... (Brother, I beg of you... Stop this)".

After that day, Martial fled into battle as the rebels throw rocks at their house. Heck, even the other countries are against him.
He was then shot, as he watched Phil, rub from the ill fate of the country...

" Take care... Brother.."

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