This was what was supposed to happen: The combat medic, a sergeant by rank, would informatively talk to the Infantry Specialists trainees about fractures and how to treat them. The trainees, with the patriotic fire of national servicemen burning deep within their hearts, would pay full attention. They would take down notes, both mental and on paper, so that when their motherland is on the verge of defilement from external threats, they are able to be at the peak of their military capabilities, both offensive and defensive (i.e, treating wounds of their fellowmen), so as to retain the independence their forefathers have so righteously fought for.
Tragically, none of that happened. Most of the trainees - the sane ones, at least - were either asleep, falling asleep or chronically bored. The medic did talk informatively, but it was not the Nelson Mandela kind of speech that made people voluntarily listen.
Little did he know that not much later, it could have cost him his life.
Among the trainees there was The Special One - Suffian Hakim. At first glance, you'd start questioning the sanity of whoever gave him the calling. There was nothing special about him. He was taller than most, and dark too, but not in a tragic manner. It was due to his skin tone, actually. But well, tall and dark-skinned was common fare in these halls. What was special about him was the turmoil within him.
He was bored. As hell.
He tried listening. He couldn't register much of what the medic was trying to impart, due to pure cerebral inactivity...
Medic: "A fracture is defined as a condition in which your bones well, fracture..."
Suffian's inner voice: "Man I am so fucking bored. The fuck is this guy talking about anyway. He's a pudgy little teddywanker isn't he?"
Some guy beside Suffian, to another guy next to him: "Oi! Wake up! They say we gonna be tested later liao!"
The other guy: "HAH? Really? Nabei! They never tell us earlier lor!"
Mr. Tight Underwear: "Just don't sleep hor! Later kena confine your chiobu cry."
The other guy: (Laughs like a moron) "Ha hur ha ha hur hur"
Suffian's inner voice: "I'm surrounded by idiots."
Medic: ".... A green stick fracture..."
Suffian's inner voice: "Is when The Hulk's penis breaks..."
Medic: "...Is when the inside of your bones break."
Mr. Tight Underwear: "Wah fuckin er sing (is that how you spell it?) 'or!"
Suffian could not take it anymore. Chronic boredom and the desperate need for correct English collided, and the sparks produced lit a bright ethereal flame within Suffian's heart. All that negative energy was so negative, magic was produced to counter it and maintain the logical balance of the Earth.
Alas, Suffian is not learned in the ways of appropriately projecting his inner powers. The magic converted the foremost thing on his brain. It was unfortunate that at that time, Suffian was gazing upon the face of Mr. Tight Underwear, and therefore, he was thinking of lizards. With a blinding flash, the nearest fan that was attached to the walls of the hall transformed into a gargantuan lizard. Here's a file photo:
Only remove the armour and scale up the size of the lizard 50-fold. 'Vicious bite', however still applies and by its predatory crawl and hungry eyes, it looks as though the gargantuan lizard will very soon viciously bite the combat medic, unless Suffian can learn to use his powers for the greater good.
To be continued...
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