When she dove into the water, I was terrified at what would happen to her. Amber was a cousin of mine and she was my best friend. When the shark creature saw her, it dropped what was left of Sam and went at her at full speed. Now being the bio nerd that I am I noticed they had picked size and strength over agility and speed, the way nature made most bullies and jocks. I figured that she wasn't far of the coast of the island so Amber could swim the way back without being killed. When she didn't move I screamed on impulse " Move you motherfucking bitch or I'll shoot you!" Amber didn't even notice. Then the tendrils came out. They flew at her like arrows but then, a shot rang out and they went limp. I looked over at Anya who, through the whole situation had remained calm, with her sniper rifle in hand aiming at the T-virus shark. She had hit it right between the eyes. I watched as this creature sank. Then out of the corner of my eye, I saw Amber reach the remains of Sam and drag them back to shore.

When she got out of the water, I ran over to her holding a blanket from the supplies we were carrying. I dried her off while cussing her out for being so stupid. When Anya walked over, she was livid with rage. "How could you do something so stupid?! I should have left you to that thing!" she cried. Then she collapsed onto the sand next to Amber and embraced her. "I'm glad your safe." she said. We walked back to where the others were. Vencor our captain (a very handsome man as Anya said) strode over to us and looked Amber up and down to make sure she was fine (or he could have been checking her out) and gave her the don't ever do that again lecture that you mostly get in grade school. I really wanted to slap him. Who does he think he is? I remember thinking. Finally, he said, "We should begin our mission now,"

He looked around to survey the total situation. He told us to walk up the hill towards this huge ugly building in the center of the island. When we reached the top of the hill, Vencor said " Brian, Anya, I want you two to go and breach the Institute. We have been informed of a total lock-down." After they left, I heard something behind me. Quickly I turned around and aimed my gun. It was Kevin Peterman. The guy, I was told was, a great shot and an amazing hand-to-hand combatant. Kevin grabbed my gun from me as fast as lightning. "We are searching the island together after we are briefed by Vencor." he said. "What exactly are we searching for?" I asked curtly. He shrugged. I walked back to where the others were with Kevin. By the time we got back Anya and Brian had returned. Brian smiled that lop-sided smile at me and I knew I looked like a complete and utter moron when I smiled back. Vencor wasted no time in beginning the briefing on the situation. "4 hours ago the Institute was found completely deserted. The last contact made with the institute was 24 hours ago. It's our job to find out what killed them and if there are any survivors."

We entered the Institute. I frankly didn't want to know what went on here. My opinion was strengthened when we got inside. It was hard to see and the floor was slippery. "Ughh!" it was Amber. "I stepped in something! It feels like mashed potatoes or something. And it's juicy. Gross." "That is fucking nasty!" Kevin said. I walked over to where Amber was standing and crouched down. It was stuck to her boot. I peeled it of while everyone watched and took out my flashlight. I held it in my mouth while I took a good look at it. When I saw what it was I almost puked again. I was holding a chewed of human face in my hands.