Dr.William Birkin

David began to look indignant. "WAIT..you people are talking about leaving now..have you totally forgotten? She's infected..we have very little time.." he said fearfully nodding to Alexandra "And I don't know about you..but I'm not letting her die....". Winsor angrily glared at David "Look...I don't know who you think you." She was silenced by a piercing glare deep into her eyes by David, who now had his weapon raised "Yes...I've heard of you...you're the sociopath...Winsor is it? Yes...well..look...I'll be honest here..in my opinion you..me...the others..all of us can die for all I care..as long as she's ok.."

Meanwhile..in the laboratory, a dark suited figure stood over a security monitor watching the tunnels..seeing Jarred he began talking into an intercom to the room Nathan was in "Piers..we've got incoming...its one of you're...test subjects little friends..." "Good...we can see the creatures effectiveness..." replied Piers. Security director Markenson lit a cigarette, loading a clip into his Glock 17 "Why the hell hasn't that kid we sent killed them..." picking up a file, he laughed at it and threw it in the trash "I knew hiring him was a bad idea.."

the file read

Name: David Sunderland

Age:15

Status: operative currently on surveillance operation of outbreak survivors.

Carlos Oliveira

The worst was the waiting. He never thought anything could be this strenuous before. His tears about his father had long since dried and he was feeling empty again....but this time there was something else....strength..resolve....determination to never let this madman get away with this.

Nathan looked around while Piers was gone to the bathroom. There was nothing of use in here. Looking over at the remains of his father he cringed.

"Dad?....It's me Nath dad. Can you hear me?" Nathan asked pleadingly.

The creature remained motionless.

"Dad please try to remember me?" Nathan begged.

Silently he cursed everything that was ever said to be good. To him...everything was evil now.

Jarred hurried along to the passage where Nathan was seen last. Ryan had given him the cardkey in case he needed it to enter a room. Jarred thought silently to himself that if he ever got outta here alive he was going to tell Vanessa how he really felt. There were some awkward moments between them both but he knew there was more then a spark. Abruptly after taking a corner he spied the door Ryan had told him about. As he approached he saw the card reader and slipped the card from his pocket. Checking to see he was loaded up he slid the card down and after a short beep the door unlocked. Jarred stepped through and the door closed behind him. Searching that side he noticed that there was no card reader on this side. Strange he thought, seeming as though it was a one way trip. Silently he crept farther into the tunnel.

Shortly later he heard the sounds of someone talking. It sounded like a one sided conversation. Coming to a very large door Jarred looked around and saw a card reader on both sides of the door. Waiting until the talking died he separated the 2 cards and slid them both down into each card holder at the same time.....nothing. He tried them in the opposite readers and with a soft "ping" the door opened slowly. Taking in the room quickly he saw A large monitoring device against the far wall and a few large tubes against another. There was a creature in one of them and by the looks of it a very dangerous one too. Against another wall was a few cells. Sitting on a cot in the first on was...Nathan. Slowly Jarred crept around the room and headed towards Nathan who hadn't seen him yet. Before he could call to Nathan he heard a door open and quickly hid behind a tube and waited silently. A man came walking out and into the room stepping up to Nathan's cell.

"It's almost time Nathan. Old daddy dearest is about to test his new strength on his only child ha ha ha. Are you going to fight you daddy Nathan or just let him destroy you?" taunted the man.

No response.

"Very well Nathan have it your way. I'll be back in a few and then you will be the first to witness the newest evolution in mankind's history. The world will be overcome with my genius and then I shall have what's rightfully mine. The respect of all those who doubted me. Soon." with that said the man disappeared again into the door.

Jarred crept to where Nathan's things were laying on a table. Lifting them quietly he walked over to Nathan's cell. Nathan didn't even lift his head to see who was standing there until he heard Jarred's voice.

"Nath? You ok?"

"Jarred!?! Your here! Get me out man please hurry!" Nathan pleaded.

"Shhh. No problem just take this and get ready ok?" Jarred answered as he passed Nathan his equipment.

Feeling the solid weight of his weapons made Nathan feel almost whole again. He looked down at the lock and told Jarred to stand back. As Jarred backed away Nathan fished out something from his pocket and pressed it into the locking clamp. Tying a small wire to it he lit the end with his zippo and watched as the "fuse" ran it's length before exploding silently with a puff of smoke. The door swung open and Nathan was free.

"We have to get outta here man." said Nathan as he checked his ammo and reloaded everything.

"Can't. The way we came in has not way back through we have to find another way." answered Jarred.

"Where is everyone else?"

"Their heading on without us. I told them we'd catch them later."

"Why...why did you come back for me?" Nath asked.

"Because you'd do the same for any of us. You've been taking risks for everyone not worrying about the consequences. It's time for us to work together." answered Jarred.

"Thanks Jarred. That means a lot."

"No prob. First we need to destroy that thing over there so it doesn't get loose."

"NO!" Nathan whispered harshly.

"We can't. That's....it's my father."

"What!?!" asked Jarred incredulously.

"It's a long story....but that's my dad. He's being used by Piers for his experiment."

"The man I heard earlier?"

"Yeah...that's him." answered Nath.

"Are there anymore people around?"

"No. Just some soldiers out looking for survivors but other then that there is only him." answered Nath.

"Then I say we grab this clown and get some answers. Also see if there is a cure. Alex has the virus and doesn't have long before she's one of those things." Jarred stated.

"Ok soun...." Nathan started but was cut off by the sound of Piers voice on an intercom system.

"Welcome...Jarred is it? I'm pleased that Nathan will have some company to entertain me while my creation tears you both apart ha ha ha!" Piers laughed maniacally.

"See that door to your left? That is the testing facility. You will proceed into it or die." commanded Piers.

"Suck my dick bitch!!" yelled Nath.

"I've had enough of your fuckin' around man. You want me?...come and get me then Piers you fucking psycho!!!" Nathan screamed in rage.

"No. I think you will be better suited to show me how well my creations deal with human threats ha ha ha! Now into the door!!" shouted Piers as a strange gas filled the room.

Both their eyes burning and breathing getting harder Nathan and Jarred stumbled into the door and out of the screening room. They knew it was suicide but had no choice for the gas would kill them without a fighting chance. At least this way the had a chance....even if it was a small one. Nathan lifted the rifle and flicked on the flame. Flicking the tac light on he surveyed their new surroundings. Jarred standing next to him spoke quietly....."Vanessa, please be ok?"

"Seems we're in a maze of some sorts." stated Nathan as he noticed a few entrances into the maze and a few turns and corners here and there.

"Great. Ever thought you'd be doing this when you became student body Pres.?" asked Jarred with a chuckle.

"Nope. Kinda thought I'd be having more fun then this."

Jarred chuckled as Nathan grinned slightly and then after a sec. joined in with Jarred.

"So....door number one?...door number two....or door number three?" asked Nath.

"Door? Don't you mean opening?" laughed Jarred.

"Whatever."

"Lets take the one on the right." suggested Jarred.

"Ok you wanna lead or me?" asked Nath.

"Well you got the flame thrower so......you take front...I'll take back and if we die.....well then I guess we should have done it differently right?" Jarred said with a smile.

They both laughed suddenly, but stopped when they heard a door open from across the room. Seem's something was coming into the maze...and like it or not...they would eventually run into it. Both men looking as strong as they ever had they stepped into the maze.....

Jill Valentine

There was a well of emotions that built up inside Vanessa; fear, trust, loneliness, affection....

She didn't want Jarred to go, but she knew that it was the only choice if everyone were to survive this endless nightmare.

"I have to go back..." she thought to herself, hesitating at whether or not she should turn around and go back for Jarred.

Her hands nervously twitched as she slowly followed on from the others, as she stopped, and looked back seeing Jarred's figure disappear through a separate passage down the tunnel.

She couldn't hold herself back, she wouldn't let Jarred go by himself. Turning back immediately, without a sense of doubt, Vanessa ran towards the opposite direction where Jarred was headed; ignoring the helpless pleas from the others for her to come back.

"Let her go," she heard Ryan say, sincerely."She needs Jarred around..."

Closely approaching the door to the separate passage, Vanessa quickly slid in to the gap in the door that was rapidly closing in. Standing on the other side of the door, she noticed she was in a long dark passage that led to what looked like a laboratory.

Suddenly, she heard the voices of Nathan and Jarred, and followed by the evil laughter of an unknown man.

Keeping her small frame against the wall where she could not be seen, patiently listening to the three argue and shout at each other. Without warning, Jarred and Nathan were forced into a separate room, the strange man who was known as "Pier" locked them in there; prepared to perform whatever experiments on them that he wanted. Hearing the man in deep telephone conversation with his "master" Vanessa took every opportunity to think of a plan to get Nathan and Jarred out of that room.

"Yes I know sir...No sir I didn't...But sir...These experiments will be successful I assure you...Yes sir..right away..."

Slamming down the phone in out rage, the man grabbed the key card, and exited the laboratory. Knowing it was safe, Vanessa rushed to the door, trying desperately to open it, without success.

"Fuck!" she cursed, slamming her fists against the door. Noticing there was an observation glass window that extended across the room to view it's surroundings, Vanessa saw Jarred and Nathan patiently standing there; they seemed to be in decision of what door to enter. She pounded her fists heavily against the glass, hoping they would see her, but her presence made no avail.

Dazed and confused, she grabbed a rather large chair and threw it against the glass, fracturing, but not shattering it. Knowing she had gotten Nathan and Jarred's attention indicated by their confused facial expressions, Vanessa attempted several more times to break the glass, finally succeeding.

"Vanessa?!" Jarred stuttered, speechless."What..What the hell are you doing here? You could get yourself killed!"

Vanessa smiled, climbing over the glassless opening that separated the laboratory from the experimental observational room.

"I don't know...I just..." she lied, glad to see that the two were alive. Falling into his warm embrace, sinking her face into the warmth of his shoulder. He seemed surprised by her action, but hugged her back.

"Come on guys, save this shit for later," Nathan joked, nudging Jarred's arm.

"Well let's get out of here then!" Vanessa exclaimed, heading towards the broken glass opening.

"No..." Nathan replied, seeing the astonished facial expressions of both Jarred and Vanessa."We can't exit that way. I have to see what's in these doors..."

Vanessa's heart skipped a beat.

"What?!" she cried."In there? You are crazy we could get killed!"

Nathan's face filled with anger.

"I'm going in there ok! With, or without you!"

Turning the knob of the first door, Nathan entered the room, Jarred and Vanessa following behind him...