Doomsday Pillars

Chapter 3 - The Land Of God

The Island of Gods, Bali. Located in the east of Java Island, 5,400 square kilometers big, around 10 times the size of Singapore. 

In the holiday seasons, such as this December, the population would reach up to 5 million people. Bali was famous worldwide for the spectacular landscape of the island, the beaches and the hospitality of the inhabitants. The well-known title of the Island of Gods was not just for tourist promotion. The history of the island still had a lot of mysteries left unsolved. The hundreds of relics and temples left throughout history made this island also known as the Island of Hundred Temples.

One of the reasons Alex decided to once again use this island as his base was because of these relics and temples. Once after the Earth's top scientists researched the markings and technology of the Pillars, they would soon find lots of similarities to the markings and engravings of the Earth's oldest relics. Similar to the underground cities found in Turkey, the Labyrinth in Egypt, Underwater Ruins in Japan, Stonehenge in England and many more. 

After the appearance of the Doomsday Pillars, all of these relics and ruins would start to activate. In his past life's experiences, the survivors in Bali found and acquired relics from 3 locations throughout Bali.. This time Alex planned to acquire them.

Another reason that he chose this island was because of its size, not too small and not too big. Its natural resources such as the forests, mountains and the sea made it a perfect island. Also, its population was only one-tenth of the population of Jakarta, Indonesia's capital city. 

Once the Doomsday starts, the more people there are during the outbreak, the more chaotic it will be. When the dead rise, there will be more undead to fight. 

In the end, this is his home country and it's easier to work together with the people and there will be less language and cultural barriers. 

Actually, in his past life, Alex and his family had gone to Bali for the new year's holiday. That was the reason how he ended up there. He had spent many years fighting here and understood its people and geography.

As he organized his thoughts and plans, the sun stood high. It's already noon. The car parking in front of the house broke his thoughts. The car door opening; the giggling of little kids. His heart raced as he walked to their front door. 

With shaking hands, he grabbed the doorknob still hoping that everything isn't a dream. He closed his eyes and slowly opened the door. The laughter of his daughters and wife were getting stronger. He opened his eyes and their bright smiling faces welcomed him. It isn't a dream. Everything is real. 

His eyes welled up and walked towards them with shaking steps. He hugged the three of them. "I really missed you."

"..."

"Daddy, you're so weird today."

Alex cherished this moment. He tried to hold up his tears as he enjoyed their warmth, smell, everything. 

He stopped what he was doing and spent time with his family till late in the night. After dinner, he informed them the family vacation this year would be starting early. He also decided to bring the whole big family together to Bali. 

He had already bought the tickets and the whole family would go in 3 days. 

That night after reading books to his daughters and tugged them in bed, he walked into his room. His wife was sitting on the bed while checking emails. He stared at her wanting to tell everything he knew, but he knew he shouldn't. He must keep this secret, at least for now. 

As he laid next to her, his wife said, "What's wrong, ? I'm worried. Did something bad happened?"

"In the next few days, I will be doing some strange things. I hope you can listen and believe in me. Everything's going to be fine. It has to be. I'll make sure of it."

Devita simply smiled and talked about her day. 

As time passed, Alex began to feel drowsy. His mind felt at ease. It was like he never really slept in the last 10 years. All the worries of tomorrow, he said in his heart, "Not tonight".