The Unusual Hero,(draft5)

Bombs were scattered everywhere. Many houses were destroy to ashes and the city was in a chaos state. Being an Indian Tamil, Vengadesh, the eldest, follow by Surya and Darshini, the youngest, were stateless. They were not granted the citizenship of Sri Lanka. “We’ve contribute so much to the country and this is what we get in return? Why are we not granted the citizenship of Sri Lanka? Why!” scream Darshini loudly at the top of her voice. “We’ve been in the country since young and this is what we have? War? Violence everywhere? NO!” “You better shut up! Having citizenship is something we can’t decide on! Although we’ve been here since young but that doesn’t mean we’ll get the citizenship. Think about who you’re first. A Sinhalese? NO! We’re the Tamils!” Surya stood and voiced out angrily. Darshini bust into tears. “So? So what if we’re not a Sinhalese? We are still citizens of this country!” exclaimed Darshini with tears falling down her cheeks. “Break it up!” shouted Vengadesh angrily at the top of his voice. The whole room remained silence for a few minutes. “Don’t argue anymore! What that has been done cannot be change. There’s no use arguing over the matter. Nothing can change.” Vengadesh broke the silence with his mightily voice. Vengadesh said he would solve this matter but as months pass by, they gradually forgot about the citizenship. 2 years later, the government shifted the Sinhalese to the highland districts, whereby the majority of the Indian Tamils live. As a result, many Indian Tamils were unhappy and they were driven out by the Sri Lanka army. The Sinhalese were offered homes and lands of the Indian Tamils. Vengadesh, Surya and Darshini were driven out too, resulting them to be homeless. Therefore, they lived with their aunt. Their parents were dead years ago due to the violence outbreak between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. Vengadesh had to start looking for a job to support his younger siblings. He was selected to a job in the government service and was soon promoted. Unfortunately, in 1956, the government decided to make Sinhala the official language. Everyone in the government service are to learned it within three years, or be dismissed. Vengadesh was dismissed. Vengadesh was disappointed and muttered to himself on his way home. “ How can they dismissed me? Now without the pay, how am I going to support my siblings? They’re still young to work.” Surya and Darshini happened to walk passed Vengadesh room. They hide behind the door and peep at their brother. Darshini accidentally dropped a broom and Vengadesh immediately knew that both of them are outside. “Come in. Am I that scary that both of you need to hide behind the door?” asked Vengadesh curiously. “I shall look for a job to help you! How about working in the tea plantation site? Many of my friends work there.” exclaimed Darshini excitedly. “I can look for a job too!” followed Surya. “No!” Vengadesh yelled, “Both of you are too young to work. “Please…” asked both Surya and Darshini, pleading their brother. “No more please!” said Vengadesh angrily. “Go to bed now!” Over the years, they bearly had enough food to keep them healthy. Surya decided to get into a university to increase his knowledge, so it would be easier to look for a job. For the past few years, government had set higher criteria for the Tamils to get into university. After Surya took the test, he did not manage to meet the criteria set by the government. He was disappointed. Vengadesh learned about the news and was frustrated. Since then, he hated the government for the unfairness towards Tamils. With the help of his aunt, he gathered all the villagers and had a discussion. “I can’t let this matter rest just like that! It’s unfair!” Vengadesh blurted out. “You’re right! We’re not going to be bully by them forever!” Durga, Vengadesh aunt stood up suddenly and said angrily, banging the table hard with her fist. “I’ve come up with an idea! Let’s join the Tamil Tigers. We can fight against the Sinhalese!” exclaimed one villager. “Are you kidding me?” laugh Surya when he asked curiously. “That’s a riot group. It’s an offence! We’ll get caught!” “We’ll just be careful.” replied the villager. “Let’s us think about it.” Vengadesh told the villagers to give them some days to consider. Days passed… “So what’s your decision?” asked the villagers. “We have decided to join the Tamil Tigers. We will fight against the Sinhalese and gain back our rights.” exclaimed the siblings. “Good! We shall all join Tamils Tigers and fight against the Sinhalese till the end.” shouted one of the villagers. This continues and when the dawn breaks out, streets are filled with riots. There is chaos everywhere on the streets and it goes on and on…

word count:815

Labels: Draft 5, The Unusual Hero

♥ 7:03 PM

The Unusual Hero (Draft4)

Bombs are scattered everywhere. Many houses were destroy to ashes and the city was in a chaos state. Being an Indian Tamil, Vengadesh, the eldest, follow by Surya and Darshini, the youngest, were stateless. They were not granted the citizenship of Sri Lanka.
“We’ve contribute so much to the country and this is what we get in return? Why are we not granted the citizenship of Sri Lanka? Why!” scream Darshini loudly at the top of her voice.
“ We’ve been in the country since young and this is what we have? War? Violence everywhere? NO!”
“You better shut up! Having citizenship is something we can’t decide on! Although we’ve been here since young, that doesn’t mean we’ll get the citizenship. Think about who you’re first. A Sinhalese? NO! We’re the Tamils!” Surya stood and voiced out angrily.
As Darshini was still young, she can’t stand her brother scolding. She bust into tears.
“ So? Are you being racist? So what if we’re not a Sinhalese? We are still citizens of this country!” exclaimed Darshini with tears falling down her cheeks.
“ Break it up!” shouted Vengadesh angrily at the top of his voice.
The whole room remained silence for a few minutes.
“ Don’t argue anymore! What that has been done cannot be change. There’s no use arguing over the matter. Nothing can change.” Vengadesh broke the silence with his mightily voice.

As months pass by, they gradually forgot about the citizenship. 2 years later, the government shifted the Sinhalese to the highland districts, whereby the majority of the Indian Tamils live. As too many Sinhalese were concentrating in an area, government had them separated. As a result, many Indian Tamils were unhappy and they were driven out by the Sri Lanka army. The Sinhalese were offered homes and lands of the Indian Tamils. Vengadesh, Surya and Darshini were driven out too, resulting them to be homeless. Therefore, they lived with their aunt. Their parents were dead years ago due to the violence outbreak between the Sinhalese and the Tamils.

Vengadesh had to start looking for a job to support his younger siblings. He was selected to a job in the government service and was soon promoted. Unfortunately, in 1956, the government decided to make Sinhala the official language. Everyone in the government service are to learned it within three years, or be dismissed. Vengadesh struggled throughout the years but still did not manage to get hold of the language therefore he was dismissed. Vengadesh muttered to himself,
“ How can they dismissed me? Now without the pay, how am I going to support my siblings? They’re still young to work.”
Surya and Darshini happened to walk passed Vengadesh room. They hide behind the door and peep at their brother. Darshini accidentally dropped a broom and Vengadesh immediately knew that both of them are outside.
“Come in. Am I that scary that both of you need to hide behind the door?” asked Vengadesh curiously.
“I shall look for a job to help you! How about working in the tea plantation site? Many of my friends work there.” exclaimed Darshini excitedly.
“I can look for a job too!” followed Surya.
“No!” Vengadesh yelled, “Both of you are too young too work.
“Please…” asked both Surya and Darshini, pleading their brother.
“No more please!” said Vengadesh angrily.
“Go to bed now!”

Over the years, they bearly had enough food to keep them healthy. Surya decided to get into a university to increase his knowledge, so it will be easier to look for a job. For the past few years, government had set higher criteria for the Tamils to get into university. After Surya took the teat, he did not manage to meet the criteria set by the government. He was angry and disappointed. Vengadesh learned about the news and was frustrated. Since then, he hated the government for the unfairness towards Tamils. With the help of his aunt, he gathered all the villagers and had a discussion.
“I can’t let this matter rest just like that! It’s unfair!” Vengadesh blurted out.
“You’re right! We’re not going to be bully by them forever!” Durga, Vengadesh anut stood up suddenly and said angrily, banging the table hard with her fist.
“I’ve come up with an idea! It’s killing two birds with one stone let’s join the Tamil Tigers. We can fight against the Sinhalese and might even stand a chance to gain citizenship!” exclaimed one villager.
“Are you kidding me?” laugh Surya when he asked curiously.
“That’s a riot group. It’s an offence! We’ll get caught!”
“We’ll just be careful.” replied the villager.
“Let’s us think about it.” Vengadesh told the villagers to give them three days to consider.
Three days passed…
“So what’s your decision?” asked the villagers.
“Yes. We have decided to join the Tamil Tigers. We will fight against the Sinhalese and gain back our rights.” exclaimed the siblings.
“Good! We shall all join Tamils Tigers and fight against the Sinhalese till the end.” shouted one of the villagers.
This continues and when the dawn breaks out, streets are filled with riots. There is chaos everywhere on the streets and it goes on and on…

Word count: 868

Labels: Draft4, The Unusual Hero

♥ 2:00 AM

The Unusual Hero (Draft3)

Bombs are scattered everywhere. Many houses were destroy to ashes and the city is in a chaos state. Being an Indian Tamil, Vengadesh, the eldest, follow by Surya and Darshini, the youngest, were stateless. They were not granted the citizenship of Sri Lanka. “We’ve contribute so much to the country and this is what we get in return? Why are we not granted the citizenship of Sri Lanka? Why!” scream Darshini.“ We’ve been in the country since young and this is what we have? War? Violence everywhere? NO!”“You better shut up! Having citizenship is something we can’t decide on! Although we’ve been here since young, that doesn’t mean we’ll get the citizenship. Think about who you’re first. A Sinhalese? NO! We’re the Tamils!” Surya voiced out angrily.As Darshini was still young, she can’t stand her brother scolding. She bust into tears.“ So? Are you being racist? So what if we’re not a Sinhalese? We are still citizens of this country!” exclaimed Darshini with tears falling down her cheeks.“ Break it up!” shouted Vengadesh at the top of his voice.The whole room remained silence for a few minutes.“ Don’t argue anymore! What that has been done cannot be change. There’s no use arguing over the matter. Nothing can change.” Vengadesh broke the silence. As months pass by, they gradually forgot about the citizenship. 2 years later, the government shifted the Sinhalese to the highland districts, whereby the majority of the Indian Tamils live. As too many Sinhalese are concentrating in an area, government had them separated. As a result, many Indian Tamils were unhappy and they were driven out by the Sri Lanka army. The Sinhalese were offered homes and lands of the Indian Tamils. They were also armed by the government. Vengadesh, Surya and Darshini were driven out too, resulting them to be homeless. Therefore, they lived with their aunt. Their parents were died years ago due to the violence outbreak between the Sinhalese and the Tamils.“Thanks for providing us a shelter. I won’t forget your kindness.” Said Vengadesh, feeling relieved.“You’re welcome! Stay for as long as you want.” Replied Durga, his aunt.Vengadesh had to start looking for a job to support his younger siblings. His education was high enough to apply for in job in the government service. Soon, he was promoted. Unfortunately, in 1956, the government decided to make Sinhala the official language. Everyone in the government service are to learned it within three years, or be dismissed. Vengadesh struggled throughout the years but still did not managed to get hold of the language therefore he was dismissed.Vengadesh muttered to himself, “ How can they dismissed me? Now without the pay, how am I going to support my siblings? They’re still young to work.Surya and Darshini happened to walk passed Vengadesh room. They hide behind the door and peep at their brother. Darshini accidentally dropped a broom and Vengadesh immediately knew that both of them are outside.“Come in. Am I that scary that both of you need to hide behind the door?” said Vengadesh.“I shall look for a job to help you! How about working in the tea plantation site? Many of my friends work there.” Exclaimed Darshini.“I can look for a job too!” followed by Surya.“No!” Vengadesh yelled, “Both of you are too young too work. What if something happen to you?!” “We’ll be careful. Please…” say both Surya and Darshini.“No means no! No more please!” said Vengadesh angrily. “Go to bed now!”Over the years, they bearly had enough food to keep them healthy. Surya decided to get into a university to increase his knowledge, so it will be easier to look for a job. For the past few years, government had set higher criteria for the Tamils to get into university. After Surya took the teat, he did not manage to meet the criteria set by the government. He was angry and disappointed. Vengadesh learned about the news few days later, he was frustrated. Since then, he hated the government for the unfairness towards Tamils. With the help of his aunt, he gathered all the villagers and had a discussion.“I can’t let this matter rest just like that! It’s unfair!” Vengadesh blurted out.“You’re right! We’re not going to be bully by them forever!” Durga stood up suddenly and said angrily, banging the table hard with her fist.“I’ve come up with an idea! It’s killing two birds with one stone” let’s join the Tamil Tigers. We can fight against the Sinhalese and might even stand a chance to gain citizenship!” exclaimed one villager.“Are you kidding me?” Surya asked in disbelieve. “That’s a riot group. It’s an offence! We’ll get caught!”“We’ll just be careful.” Replied the villager.“Let’s us think about it.” Vengadesh told the villagers to give them three days to consider.Three days passed…“So what’s your decision?” asked the villagers.“Yes. We have decided to join the Tamil Tigers. We will fight against the Sinhalese and gain back our rights.” Exclaimed the siblings.“Good! We shall all join Tamils Tigers and fight against the Sinhalese till the end.” Shouted one of the villagers.This continues and when the dawn breaks out, streets are filled with riots. There is chaos everywhere on the streets and it goes on and on…

Word count: 897

Labels: Draft3, The Unusual Hero

♥ 5:09 AM

Bombs are scattered everywhere. Many houses were destroy to ashes and the city is in a chaos state. Being an Indian Tamil, Vengadesh, the eldest, follow by Surya and Darshini, the youngest, were stateless due to Ceylon Citizenship in 1948.
“ We’ve contribute so much to the country and this is what we get in return? Why are we not granted the citizenship of Sri Lanka? Why!” said Darshini.
“ We’ve been in the country since young and this is what we have? War? Violence everywhere? NO!”
“You better shut up! Having citizenship is something we can’t decide on! Although we’ve been here since young, that doesn’t mean we’ll get the citizenship. Think about who you’re first. A Sinhalese? NO! We’re the Tamils!” Surya voiced out angrily.
As Darshini was still young, she can’t stand her brother scolding. She bust into tears.
“ So? Are you being racist? So what if we’re not a Sinhalese? We are still citizens of this country!” exclaimed Darshini with tears falling down her cheeks.
“ Break it up!” shouted Vengadesh at the top of his voice.
The whole room remained silence for a few minutes.
“ Don’t argue anymore! What that has been done cannot be change. There’s no use arguing over the matter. Nothing can change.” Vengadesh broke the silence.

The atmosphere in the room became tense. As months pass by, they gradually forgot about the citizenship. 2 years later, the government shifted the Sinhalese to the highland districts, whereby the majority of the Indian Tamils live. As too many Sinhalese are concentrating in an area, government had them separated. As a result, many Indian Tamils were unhappy and they were driven out by the Sri Lanka army. The Sinhalese were offered homes and lands of the Indian Tamils. They were also armed by the government. Vengadesh, Surya and Darshini were driven out too, resulting them to be homeless. Therefore, they lived with their aunt. Their parents were died years ago due to the violence outbreak between the Sinhalese and the Tamils.
“Thanks for providing us a shelter. I won’t forget your kindness.” Said Vengadesh, feeling relieved.
“You’re welcome! Stay for as long as you want.” Replied Durga, his aunt.

Vengadesh had to start looking for a job to support his younger siblings. His education was high enough to apply for in job in the government service. Soon, he was promoted. Unfortunately, in 1956, the government decided to make Sinhala the official language. Everyone in the government service are to learned it within three years, or be dismissed. Vengadesh struggled throughout the years but still did not managed to get hold of the language therefore he was dismissed.

Vengadesh muttered to himself, “ How can they dismissed me? Now without the pay, how am I going to support my siblings? They’re still young to work.

Surya and Darshini happened to walk passed Vengadesh room. They hide behind the door and peep at their brother. Darshini accidentally dropped a broom and Vengadesh immediately knew that both of them are outside.
“Come in. Am I that scary that both of you need to hide behind the door?” said Vengadesh.

“I shall look for a job to help you! How about working in the tea plantation site? Many of my friends work there.” Exclaimed Darshini.
“I can look for a job too!” followed by Surya.
“No!” Vengadesh yelled, “Both of you are too young too work. What if something happen to you?! How am I supposed to face Mum and Dad!”
“We’ll be careful. Please…” say both Surya and Darshini.
“No means no! No more please!” said Vengadesh angrily. “Go to bed now!”

Over the years, they bearly had enough food to keep them healthy. Surya decided to get into a university to increase his knowledge, so it will be easier to look for a job. For the past few years, government had set higher criteria for the Tamils to get into university. After Surya took the teat, he did not manage to meet the criteria set by the government. He was angry and disappointed. Vengadesh learned about the news few days later, he was frustrated. Since then, he hated the government for the unfairness towards Tamils. With the help of his aunt, he gathered all the villagers and had a discussion.
“I can’t let this matter rest just like that! It’s unfair!” Vengadesh blurted out.
“You’re right! We’re not going to be bully by them forever!” Durga stood up suddenly and said angrily, banging the table hard with her fist.
“I’ve come up with an idea! It’s killing two birds with one stone” let’s join the Tamil Tigers. We can fight against the Sinhalese and might even stand a chance to gain citizenship!” exclaimed one villager.
“Are you kidding me?” Surya asked in disbelieve. “That’s a riot group. It’s an offence! We’ll get caught!”
“We’ll just be careful.” Replied the villager.
“Let’s us think about it.” Vengadesh told the villagers to give them three days to consider.

Three days passed…
“So what’s your decision?” asked the villagers.
“Yes. We have decided to join the Tamil Tigers. We will fight against the Sinhalese and gain back our rights.” Exclaimed the siblings.
“Good! We shall all join Tamils Tigers and fight against the Sinhalese till the end.” Shouted one of the villagers.

This continues and when the dawn breaks out, streets are filled with riots. There is chaos everywhere on the streets and it goes on and on…

Labels: Draft2, The Unusual Hero

♥ 12:46 AM

Bombs are everywhere. Many Houses were destroy to ashes and the city is in a chaos state. Being an Indian Tamil, Darshini, as the youngest in the family, Surya and Venga, the eldest, were stateless due to the granted of citizenship in 1948."We have contribute so much to the country but why are we not granted citizenship?! WHY!" said Darshini."You, as the youngest, shut up and don't talk. You don't know what is going on yet you speak as if you're so knowledgeable!" Surya shouted back at Darshini.She burst into tears and causing a small flood in the room."I think I will think of a way fast. Just bear with it for now." Venga said.He was not confident of what he said, but he did it just to comfort them.2 years later, the government shifted the Sinhalese to the highland districts, whereby many Indian Tamils live there. The government did not want too many Sinhalese to be concentrating too on one districts. therefore, had separated them. AS a result, many Indian Tamils were unhappy about the decision. Whole villages were emptied and the Indian Tamils were driven out by the Sri Lanka Army. They were offer homes and lands of the Tamils. They were also armed by the government. Venga, Surya and Darshini were driven out and had to live with their aunts. Their parents were dead years ago due to the tension between the Sinhalese and Tamils which leads to ethnic violence's.Being the eldest in the family, Venga had to start looking for a job. As his education was high enough, he was chosen as an official in the government service. he was promoted after a few years. But, unfortunately, in 1956, Sinhala was made the official language throughout the country. Everyone was given three years to learn. Many of them find it difficult to learn and Venga was dismissed by the government."How can they dismissed me?! I'm the only one supporting the family. Now I have lose my job, how am I going to support my siblings?!" muttered Venga."I shall look for a job to help you!" exclaimed Darshini. "I can find a job in the tea plantation site. Please...""NO!!" exclaimed both Surya and Venga. "You're too small to work! Mind you! Don't you wait until you can't take it and quit!"Sad face appeared on Darshini face . The three of them struggles over the years and they had enough nutrients to keep them healthy. Surya decided to get into an university to improve knowledge. however, during the last few years, government had set higher standards for Indian Tamils to get into university as their education are higher and better then Sinhalese Tamils. Surya scored badly as he did not do his best. he was under the criteria which was set, He was disappointed.After Venga learn about the news, he was very frustrated. They gathered all their neighbors of Indian Tamils and came up with an idea."I can't let this matter rest! I must do something about it!" Said Venga angrily."You're right! I've come out with an idea!" exclaimed a villager. "Let's joined the Tamil Tigers! We can oppose the Sinhalese!"All of them struggled for few days and finally came out with an answer."We shall join the Tamil Tigers!" said the three of the siblings ."Tamils Tigers!! Tamils Tigers!! Fight the Sinhalese!" all the villagers souted.This continue and the riots break out, causing an enormous chaos everywhere.

words: 585

Labels: Draft 1, The Unusual Hero

♥ 5:20 AM