To Have a Warriors Heart - Chapter 1

Summary: Before the final battle in Gurlatan, they had a short 2 weeks training session.

Disclaimer: All characters belong to Animonsta Studio. This is just a fun writing, no grammar checking.

Notes: In this fanfic, I followed the canon version of Gurlatan with slight modification - in between issue 25 & 26, I added a 14-day time gap. The 14 days gap are due to The Founding Festival being held  after Kirana's coronation took place. Of course, she does not want to initiate war while the entire kingdom is celebrating.

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Chapter 1: Oakuat, Training and Gurlatan

"How do you know that once you eat the fruit, you will be able to awaken tier 3?" said the man as his eyes are scanning the information of Oakuat from the ancient recipe book in his hand. His question comes as a surprise as everyone was sitting leisurely on the couch in the resting room of Kapal Kebenaran, talking in joy mixed with worries about getting the tier 3 soon. 

Kaizo closes the book in his hand and puts it on the table near its owner, Qually who was making tea for everyone. He stops stirring the pot of tea upon hearing captain's voice. "As per say in the book, all it does is awakened your inner potential and it does not necessarily relate to your powers," the man continued. He also adds, "There is no testimony too, as there have been no reported case of people eating this fruit since it takes so long for the tree to bear the fruit. The thing is, we don't know how effective this thing is. Even if it works as we wanted, we don't know how your body will take it. Are you sure your body can fully take in such power?" 

What he said makes sense and the room is silent. Kokotaim minus Fang certainly did not think of that. They thought things would get better especially for boboiboy who struggled to control Beliung, once they ate Oakuat. I mean, surely the power of the plot will help them somehow, right?

Kaizo sighed, "You guys did not think of that, right?" They all sheepishly smile. BoBoiBoy then said, "Sorry, captain. I only thought that Oakuat will help to control my power..." He said so while looking dejected to his power watch, rotating the rotator to each element. Evident of one missing symbol can clearly be seen on the digital screen. His eyebrow furrows when the pointer reach the blank spot. A certain red lightning symbol is missing. Everyone notices the boy looking sad. 

Kaizo sighs. After thinking by himself for a while, the captain says as follows, "Don't misunderstand. I'm not saying you should not eat the fruit. I'm just saying this is not a sure-fire plan, and we must have a back-up. Gather in the main room by 8 pm, we need to discuss further plan." Everyone nods upon hearing their captain's clear instruction. Kaizo walks away a few steps, before he forgets, he looks behind and says, "Oh, and we will start tonight, with something light of course." His statement makes everyone puzzled. "Starts what, captain?" Yaya asked. 

The man tilts his head slightly. "Starts your intensive training," said him.

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"Eh." 

"Wha--?" Mouths open, Kokotaim minus Fang was shocked.

Kaizo turns, facing them. "We will start an intensive training starting from tonight until the end of the Founding Festival, which is 14 days from now. This training will help you to control your power regardless of whether you did get to awaken the tier 3 or not, and will help you to put up a fight with the infamous Laskar Guruhan," He explained. 

Gopal wants to raise his hands in objection but Kaizo quickly shoots it down, "I won't accept a no." His strict demeanor turning everyone into woodpeckers, nodding aggressively to his words. He then leaves the room. Upon his leaving, they starts speaking among themselves. 

"A training?? Now?? Huwaaa"

"I'm okay with it, at least we get to ready ourselves before the awaited battle."

"Ya lor, it makes sense to ready our physical to accept the tier 3 power with the help from the oakuat too."

"You two are right. Alright, lets meet up at 8pm to plan our training."

"Before you guys leave, drink some tea! It's this planet special!"

I believe you readers can guess which dialogues belong to whom. 

Meanwhile, in another room, Captain Papa and Tok Kasa are enjoing their kuih-muih with special hot tea.

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His eyes cannot leave the scene he is seeing - the red sky wih thunders roaring around, almost like mourning the loss of someone with sorrow and anger, just like Kirana. 'Is it because of her Voltra power that the sky are like that? Elemental user can manipulate the weather unconsciously, I saw Boboiboy did that in Baraju..' Saying his best friend name in his thought reminded him of the boy, and all of his other friends. They are precious to him, as precious as his brother and sister that he has known for more than 10 years.

"Pang. Come." Kirana called him. Fang turns his head to follow his empress, who is also his sister and his childhood friend; who has walked a few steps ahead. After catching up with her, they walks together with him being slightly behind as a sense of respect to her. Outside of Kirana's sight, Fang press the button on his earpiece, three red dots appear, beeping twice without sounds. Live recording has started. Soon, this video will be received by a certain captain with crimson eyes.

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Pant. It has only been 20 minutes since their so-called intensive training has started but everyone especially Gopal already felt like giving up. Right after the meeting, Kaizo led them to a wide desert-like area, away from prying eyes. There, their first training session began; it included a 20 laps of running in a circle track of about 800 m, and WITHOUT using their power. Anyone who use their power will restart the laps. Everyone gulped upon hearing it from the captain's mouth.

"Wait.. you said this is about controlling our power, but now you said we can use our power??" Gopal complained. Kaizo while crossing his arms, calmly answered, " Controlling your power involves both mental and physical strength. Before we proceed to more complex insights into your power, I believe it's best for you to master the basics." Then, Kaizo went to draw the track with a nearby branch. He continued, "Improving your physical strength will helps your body to handle the power and improve your overall durability. Thus, it still will benefit you to master your power, no?" 

He looked back to his four junior subordinates. His explanation left Gopal in silent but deep in his heart, he wanted to retort. Yaya and Ying nodded, showing their agreement on the matter, and upon hearing captain's explanation, BoBoiBoy looked determined. He clenched his fist and run to the track. He's the first one to start the laps, followed by Yaya, Ying and an unwilling Gopal. 

Back to the present times, most of them has finished 18 laps except Gopal who is in his 10th. When the three of them has finished their 20 laps, they left the track to meet Tok Kasa who came just a few minutes ago. He hands them drinking bottles. Meanwhile, Gopal is still running and panicking with envy as cherry on top as he sees his friends leaving him alone in the track. he's in his 13th. He is overwhelmed with fiery determination to finish his laps. Then, Kaizo comes and breaks his determination.

"Good job. This will be your routine training for the upcoming two weeks." He said.

"ROUTINE-" Dush. Thump. Gopal trips on a stone and becomes one with the sand. He just lays there for a few good minutes, unable to take in the sufferings he needs to face for the upcoming two weeks. Tears welling up in his eyes. "Gopal!" Only BoBoiBoy dashes to him. The others are ready to head back to their camp; their spaceship. 

"...enough for today. Let's just head back." Kaizo said.

"Can you walk, Gopal?" BoBoiBoy concernly said to his bestfriend.

"Huhuhu..." Gopal sobbingly dragged his feet. Luckily he's not injured physically, that is.

Glossary: kuih-muih is plural of tradisional desserts in Malaysia. Most are hard to make, but very cheap and delicious!