“ Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful “

Writer: Danny Kim Pigar(DKP)

Characters:
- Captain Rudy Almendras- the protagonist and the leader of 102nd Brigade of the
National Military of the country. A devoted Christian.
- Commander Musa- a Muslim-extremist-turned to be a Christian Pastor, not a typical
antagonist.
Supporting
- Sargent Sean Paul Reyes- companion of Capt. Rudy, a member of 102nd Brigade of
the National Military of the country.
- Muslim rebels
Setting
- The story took place at Makakabano (an inspired-fictional name of place or town)
wherein group of Muslim rebels are here.
Purpose
- The writer wants to share his perspectives through a story about Christianity and
being a devoted Christian. He also wanted to share his insights about the conflicts
happening between Muslim and Christians.
Theme
- The story is a mixed action-tragic one. It also a heroism story of our soldiers who
truly sacrifices their lives just to serve our country.
Motifs
- Military plane- a hint that Rudy and Sean Paul are soldiers.
- Guns and bombs- reflects war
- Organ of the Church- new hope and peacefulness
Symbolisms
- Bible- symbolizes faith to God.
- Forest- a dangerous place that can lead you to death.
Plot
Exposition
The story started with the author’s narrative that, At exactly nine in the morning in
Makakabano, a military airplane can be seen with Captain Rudy Almendras and his
companion Staff Sargent Sean Paul Reyes on board. Captain Rudy is driving the plane and it
looks like he's going to do something important. Captain Rudy Almendras and Staff Sargent
Sean Paul Reyes along with forty soldiers are members of the 102nd Brigade of the National
Military of the country, and they had an important mission in the Makakabano area and it was
to infiltrate the number 1 most wanted Muslim extremist, Musa.
Rising Action
While the plane was flying, it suddenly lost control due to an unexplained object that
hit and exploded. The plane crashed in the dense forest of Makakabano. After a while, Capt.
returned to his senses. Rudy and was shocked by what he saw. Rudy suddenly got up and
grabbed the gun Musa was holding. The Captain of the soldier forced him to walk while he
was doing something, and it is reading of his Bible. And suddenly, Musa grabbed the gun
from Rudy, and the latter became the abducted.
Climax
Unexpectedly, everyone was surprised as loud gunshots erupted from outside the
Rebels’ Camp. The shots continued and Musa's men were almost down. What happened next
surprised Rudy. Rudy was really surprised and couldn't believe it. He immediately ran to
escape.
Falling Action
- While running, Rudy clearly saw how Musa was hit by a gun and then the explosion
and the Captain of the Soldiers suddenly lost consciousness.
Resolution
Almost seven years ago, everyone was happy because the first worship in
Makakabano was about to take place. The sound of the church organ accompanies. Suddenly,
a man dressed in white came out and it was Musa who is now a Christian Pastor. Rudy and
Musa talk to each other and after, the two entered the church….
 “ Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful “
Writer: Danny Kim Pigar(DKP)

At exactly nine in the morning in Makakabano, a military airplane can be seen with
Captain Rudy Almendras and his companion Staff Sargent Sean Paul Reyes on board.
Captain Rudy is driving the plane and it looks like he's going to do something important.
“ 90 degrees positioning. Target spotted.. Sean, I'll make the plan! “ said Capt. Rudy.
Suddenly, a loud explosion rang out and it turned out to be Rudy's doing.
“ Wooohhh! They were very surprised, sir. It's like they were struck by lightning,"
Sean replied with a laugh.
“ Sean, we only did this because it was our mission. Our mission is to change their
false philosophy " added Capt. Rudy.
Captain Rudy Almendras and Staff Sargent Sean Paul Reyes along with forty soldiers
are members of the 102nd Brigade of the National Military of the country. That day they had
an important mission in the Makakabano area and it was to infiltrate the number 1 most
wanted Muslim extremist, Musa.
" Lord Jesus Christ, guide us on this day. We entrust the fate of this mission to you.
Amen " the prayer of Capt. Rudy while his two eyes were closed.
While the plane was flying, it suddenly lost control due to an unexplained object that
hit and exploded. Suddenly, Sargent Sean shouted.
“Sir! We need to get down now. They have a sniper. Our plane was hit. It's dangerous
to explode " Sean said with a nervous tone in his voice.
" My God! The plane is out of control. My God!! "It turned out that Rudy could no
longer control the plane's flight because of the exact hit caused by the sniper. There was a
loud explosion and the military crash of the plane the soldiers were riding in.
The plane crashed in the dense forest of Makakabano. After a while, Capt. returned to
his senses. Rudy and was shocked by what he saw.
“ Christian. You're still alive. You are really lucky today. But I assure you that your
life will only last until this day" said a mysterious man,
" At any rate, you are really a traitor, Musa! Rudy's blunt words. It turned out that
Musa was the one facing him on those points. Catching his breath, Rudy tried to get up.
“ Where are my companions! asked Rudy.
"Don't get tired Christian because your 43 companions are dead," answered Musa
with a demonic smile.
Unexpectedly, Rudy opened the uniform and took something from the chest. This
surprised Musa.
" What is that? " he asked quickly.
“ This is what saved me….. the… BIBLE. Rudy responded while holding the book.
 “ You're losing your mind, Christian! " and Musa suddenly grabbed the holy book.
" Don't you still believe it? My Lord saved me.. my God " added Rudy. And Musa did
not expect what happened next. Rudy suddenly got up and grabbed the gun he was holding.
“ Now, I will be your prisoner. Your hand is mine! Rudy said and tied both of Musa's
hands. The Captain of the soldier forced him to walk while he was doing something.
“ Now, listen to me. I hope you will gradually open your eyes to the truth " said Rudy.
"In the beginning is the Verb, and the verb is with God" Rudy was reading the Bible
to a Muslim extremist while walking through the dense forest.
" He who knows no sin---" and suddenly Rudy's reading was interrupted.
“ Stop that madness Christian! You're just wasting saliva and you won't be able to
change my perspective"
Musa suddenly took off the rope from his hands and grabbed the gun that Capt. was
carrying again. Rudy. The latter let the weapon be taken away and the next thing that
happened was that Rudy became the captive again.
" Let's go! We will go to the place where you will face death”
The two continued walking until they reached what appeared to be a Camp.
“ Assalamualaikum, Commander Musa! " the greeting and welcome of Musa's
companions.
" Listen everyone! This captive of mine is the Captain of the Armed Forces here in
our area. Get ready and we will surprise the government of this country. We will redeem this
person at a great cost " Musa's statement.
At night, after the rebels had placed Rudy, the man noticed something about Musa in
a corner. It seems to read. Rudy suddenly spoke.
" I thought your point of view would never change.. Maybe your companions will call
you a traitor"
"Just keep quiet Christian and your end is near" Musa replied in a whisper as he
replaced the soldier.
Unexpectedly, everyone was surprised as loud gunshots erupted from outside the
Camp.
“ Commander, the soldiers have infiltrated us! Musa's men shouted.
The shots continued and Musa's men were almost down. What happened next
surprised Rudy.
" What will you do? Rudy said while untying the rope.
" I'll do it now... Christian. Run!! Run and run away!! There you pass the big river.
Go ahead!!" Musa said loudly.
Rudy was really surprised and couldn't believe it. He immediately ran to escape.
While running, he clearly saw how Musa was hit by a gun and then the explosion, and the
Captain of the Soldiers suddenly lost consciousness.
 Almost seven years ago, everyone was happy because the first worship in
Makakabano was about to take place. The sound of the church organ accompanies. Suddenly,
a man dressed in white came out.
“Good morning Captain Rudy Almendras. Thank you and you are with the one who
will witness my first administration of the Worship of God. " said the mysterious man.
“ Seven years have passed but I still can't believe it. The former Commander Musa is
now a full-fledged Christian Pastor " replied Rudy while smiling.
"Semper Fidelis" said Musa.
" In other words, ALWAYS FAITHFUL " Rudy added, also smiling.
And the two entered the church….