Getting out would be the biggest problem for Nikolai.

The soldiers and the police would be out looking for him. Several gun shots were sure to bring more than just one lone officer. Time was running out, and Nikolai was determined to get out into the tunnels, At least there, he wouldn't have to fear soldiers.

Walking out into the corridor again, Nikolai noticed the officer was gone, and no blood was pooled in the spot he had laid. This led Nikolai to believe that the officer had a bullet proof vest on, and only had the air knocked out of him.

This means they'd be looking for Nikolai, which only confirmed the fact that he had to leave Zoa. Fast.

Nikolai knew that there was an open entrance to the tunnels just down the corridor, but that tunnel was connected to the market, and soldiers could very well be there. It was a risk that Nikolai had to take.

Nikolai neared the entrance, and heard voices. Looking out from the shadows, 3 soldiers stood around a fire, talking. There was no sneaking past them. Nikolai, at last, decided to hid in the shadows and wait. They would leave soon, to search for him.

The only thing that worried Nikolai was the fact that they could easily see him, if they turned their lamps on, or pointed their flash lights at him. That was the risk he had to take.

He didn't have to wait for long. He sat back and waited for about five minutes before four guards rushed up to the soldiers, whispering excitedly. The soldiers grabbed their rifles and turned on their helmet lights. Nikolai knew that all he could do now was sit back and pray.

The soldiers, with their assault rifles at the ready, and their helmet lights on ran right by Nikolai, down the corridor. A security guard was the last to pass by. Once passed, Nikolai jumped up and walked passed the campfire, sticking to the walls for shadows. Nikolai jumped onto the tracks, and looked into the dark tunnel. He'd definatly need a flash light or some form of light.

Nikolai looked around the campfire, and saw a small crate. Near the crate, there was a helmet with a light, some home made ammunition, and a map.

The map was simply of Zao, which wasn't much use to Nikolai, but the other two items were. He grabbed them, and turned back to the tunnel. He put the helmet on, and turned the light on. He took one last glance over his shoulder, taking his last glipse of Zao.

"No point in getting emotional, im definatly not welcome here any more." Nikolai mumbled. With that, he turned to the tunnels and started walking.