Chapter 3: "Shoot them!"
Subject 1
Name: Yuli
Age: ?
Current Status: Pained, Determined, Angry
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I'm pretty badass.
These are the first thoughts that hit me when I walk into the hallway, feeling rather accomplished. I have so far shot several of these "Fallen" things. My Ghost has remained silent for some time. Maybe it's impressed?
"Your technique needs a lot of work."
Never mind.
"Hey, it couldn't kill you to say something positive back?"
"Well, I seem to be lacking those words. I'm not really an optimist."
"Are you like programed with sarcasm or something?"
"H-hey! I'm an A.I! I have the same capacity as you to feel emotion!"
"Yeah, yeah…"
As I trudge along, feeling a bit angrier, my eyes widen as I take in the spectacle in front of me.
"…You have got to be kidding me."
The entire corridor is illuminated with strange lasers that are poking out of these weird stick like things. An odd ringing noise is coming from them, and I feel the urge to gulp.
My Ghost sounds a bit panicky. "Mines! Don't. Touch. Them."
"I know that much, genius."
I crouch down, ducking under the first with ease. The machine lets out a high pitched whine…is it afraid?
"Scared?"
"T-there are enemies up ahead…"
Wait, what?
Suddenly, that same bloodcurdling roar rings out through the air. A few blue streaks of energy race across my face, and a few graze my arms.
"Damn!" I quickly dive into a side doorway, avoiding the blasts. Growls of frusteration can be heard echoing off the walls as those creatures navigate through the mines, ducking and weaving under them.
Shoot! This isn't good…
"Quick! Do something!" says the Ghost.
"What am I supposed to do?!"
"Shoot them!"
"And risk hitting a mine?! You're…"
Immediately, as those words come out of my mouth, I suddenly come to a realization. Maybe…that's it!
"? What is it? You have this weird look on your face…"
"It's called thinking, bub."
"B-bub?! You're the bub, not me!"
"Quiet down! I got an idea…"
I peek out of the doorway. The creatures are getting closer, and start firing at me once they see me. I quickly duck my head back in, scowling. Dang…I can't hit those targets accurately with my rifle…
"Hey, look! I found something!"
With those words, I turn my head, wondering what sort of trouble my little guide is causing now. Instead, I see him emitting a strange blue light over an odd container. It has multiple scratches on it, and a panel with an icon that says, Swipe to Unlock.
"There's something inside here!"
I reluctantly put my finger over the icon. What choice do I have? Hopefully, it's something useful…
As I swipe my hand, the chest opens, emitting a bright light. In it, there are a lot of blue gems that disappear the moment I open it. However, below it is…a gun?
I pick up the firearm, observing it. It has a rather long barrel…a sniper?
As I handle it carefully, a small grin appears over my face. My Ghost gets concerned, and mutters to himself, "Great…now he's lost it."
"Says the person talking to himself."
"! Then what's with that look?"
Ignoring the question, I head back to the doorway, poking my head through it again. The Fallen are almost here…
It's now or never!
I press the aiming sensor to my helmet, and breathe out to control my aim. Come on…focus…
I swerve the gun till the middle of the aiming sensor is pointed at one of the mines…
I hope this works…
My finger pulls the trigger, and the gun jerks up from the impact. The bullet trail is seen in the air before I hear a crack. My vision turns white, and I cover my eyes, shielding myself from the light. Bellows of dust erupt all around me…
As the smoke clears, I slowly uncover my eyes. The creatures are lying dead, in various mangled positions. Many of them are scorched…
My compadre appears at my side in a flash of light, its optical sensor bugging out. "That was…something."
"It worked. That's what matters…"
I sling the sniper across my back, and the Ghost looks relieved and exasperated. "You know, you could have just shot them each individually."
"Too much work, in my opinion…"
Error: Low Power
Unable to proceed with analysis.
Shutting down…
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To be continued…hopefully soon, as before. (-_-')
I would like to apologize for my long leave of absence. The Internet had problems, and I couldn't connect to the Destiny servers on my Xbox 360, as I use it to recreate parts of the story I can't remember. Anyway, I promise I'll try to get in the chapters at a faster rate.