Kulit and Likot, gave up when they're half way of the competition.
They can no longer carry 2 baskets at the same time. So they left the other basket and continued carrying 1 basket each.
The competition is very close, or the competitors were very close to each other.
Lakas and Liksi were in front, followed by Tibay, Tikas and Dahas.
Husay and Tala remained behind them. They're doing this on purpose so their trick will not be discovered.
Tikas and Dahas' basket fell down as their non-dominant hand can no longer grip the handle of the basket. Tibay is still bearing the numbness of his left arm and hand. Gripping the handle tightly, he rushed to go in front of Liksi and Lakas.
Liksi and Lakas will not allow that to happen, they gritted their teeth and go faster.
The scene was very moving, they were slow but you can feel the intense competition between the three of them. They were now dragging their bodies to move as fast as they can with every bit of energy left.
It was only 15 meters away to the finish line when one of Tibay's basket fell down. His left hand can no longer bear it. So only Liksi and Lakas were in front now.
Lakas took a deep breath and tightened his grip with the basket he jumped forward thrice and he's only 10 meter away. Liksi didn't mind his opponent, he quickened his steps and caught up with Lakas.
But when they taught the competition is already concluded.
Husay and Tala laughed out loud and run so fast as if they weren't tired at all.
Lakas and Liksi's eyes almost popped out when they saw Husay and Tala running.
Lakas tripped and Liksi's basket fell down. They were left astounded by what they saw, falling to their knees in awe and disbelief.
When Husay and Tala is already near the finish line, Tala whispered to Husay.
"You'll be the head of this group! I don't want to lead these idiot brutes! But if you need me, I'm okay being the brain of our group instead!"
Husay smiled and nodded "Deal! Thank you Tala!"
Then he shouted: "Come here you fools! Your leader is here! HAHAHAHAHA"
All the competitors were still shocked by what they saw. They can't believe what happened and they knew how hard to carry the baskets full of rocks.
They immediately woke up from daze and checked the baskets of Husay and Tala.
They lifted Husay's basket and checked the weight only to find out that its also as heavy as their baskets.
So they can no longer discredit Husay's achievement and the result of their competition. But they're curious on how they did it.
But before they asked Husay or Tala what they did, they saw Likot and Kulit carrying 2 baskets using the bamboo pole. They copied Husay and Tala's trick.
They were laughing but at the same time a bit frustrated because they didn't find out the trick earlier.
Dahas wanted to go to the last duo, but he was stopped by Husay.
"Don't ask them because they don't know it, they just copied us! Let me explain it to you guys later!"
"Now we have to finish the task at hand. We'll also schedule our first group meeting later! As your LEADER, I'll decide a name for our group so you guys better show up or else you won't be a part of this group anymore! Let's go team!"
Apo Isko, showed them the blue print of the pond. He just draw it on the floor, so everyone pays attention when he explained it.
They will make a mini lake for the fishes that they will catch. This will be very convenient on getting fish anytime they needed. As long as there are fishes inside this mini lake, they don't have to go to the river and get fishes.
It will also become easier to monitor the rate of consumption and the rate of storing their catch.
Now it became clear for the team. But how can they gather water? Their bare hands can't carry water, if they used their mouth to get and transfer water from the river back to the village it will probably take them a month or more if the water will not evaporate.
Apo Isko halted their questioning looks.
"Here take a look at this" He showed a coconut and break it in half "If you put water here, it won't spill right?"
The group nodded.
"Okay we're going to make large version of this!"
Everybody asked in unison: "HOW?" they're looks were mocking him.
"Shut the hell up and Follow me!" Apo Isko retained his demeanor. His icy and commanding temperament silenced them.
They followed him with curiosity, wondering how can they make large version of coconut shells? 'Have you ever seen larger sized coconuts than the usual? Maybe he discovered an abnormal tree with giant coconuts?'
'Who knows? Let's find out! This old man is really full of surprises!'