The lone marine trudged up the hill, gauss rifle by his side. The Dropship zoomed past him, despite his efforts to inform the pilot that he needed help. In fact, the pilot could see him; He just felt that the marine was already lost. The marine, who we will call "M," just sat there, waiting for the sweet release of death. It almost came to him, when his carelessness lead to a Zergling advance. The Zergling fell limp when a piercing round hit it. The ghost uncloaked, and offered M a hand. "Geez Coswell," the ghost said. "You're in bad shape!" "Tell me about it," M, now known as Coswell, replied. "Larry, do you know how much longer we'll have to put up with this _?" "Nope!" the ghost replied cheerlessly. Coswell grunted, getting back to his feet when a medi-laser hit him, rejuvinating him. He looked up to see a dropship above him, with his friend Joanne aiming the laser at him. He could hear Harley scream, "Bring'em up!" and Coswell and Larry were both beamed up. An SCV was already on board, and a gangly man exited the vehicle. "Lance!" said Coswell, patting his friend on the back.
"Wait... Where's Johny?"
Joanne looked down grimly. Their other friend, Johny, hadn't been found yet. They didn't have time to mourn, however, as a Zerg Scourge flew at them.
"EVASIVE MANUEVERS!" Harley screamed, but the Scourge never made it to the ship. It was quickly shot down by a Goliath.
"John!" Joanne yelled, and the Goliath walked underneath the Dropship. It was beamed up, and Johny jumped out of the cockpit before he was knocked down by Joanne.
"Uhhhh... Hi, Joanne?" he asked, questioning her enthusiasm. She didn't care. Everyone was safe.
"Alright, that's it. I'm not gonna pick anyone else up, there's no room. Time to evacuate," Harley said cheerlessly. The Dropship flew upward, with a more smooth ride than the Harlequin usually took, as the Mar Sara evacuation continued.
"Why do the Zerg keep coming here?" Johny said. He was a native to Mar Sara, and hated to leave his home.
"Jim, I'd imagine," replied Larry. Coswell simply shook his head, just happy that everyone was safe.