Circling your head,
contemplating everything you ever said
Now I see the truth, I got doubt
A different motive in your eyes and now I'm out
See you later
I see your fantasy, You want to make it a reality paved in gold
See inside, Inside of our heads (yeah) Well now that's over
I see your motives inside, decisions to hide
Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
Headstrong we're Headstrong
Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong and this is not where you belong
I can't give everything away
I won't give everything away
Conclusions manifest, your first impressions got to be your very best
I see you're full of shit, and that's alright
That's how you play, I guess you'll get through every night
Well now that's over
I see your fantasy, you want to make it a reality paved in gold
See inside, inside of our heads (yeah) Well now that's over
I see your motives inside, decisions to hide
Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong
Headstrong we're Headstrong
Back off I'll take you on
Headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong and this is not where you belong
I can't give everything away
I won't give everything away.
Trapt- "Headstrong"
"Can you hear me?"
Wagner's voice echoed in Cammy's ear and she nodded. After getting off of the plane they had suited up in black gear. Cammy had boots up to her knees on over a wetsuit. She figured that it should help in trekking through the muck in the septic system. Wagner, Ken and Ryu all wore similar suits over their clothes. This was all still somewhat unreal to her. But she was determined. It was a short, but necessary boat ride to the island where Shadowlaw's base was located. Though they didn't have the details, Shadowlaw had the technology to track the passenger jet they had traveled on earlier. Cammy kept her mind on the rescue mission, though she couldn't help in letting it wander to her personal vendettas. She had spared Vega's life. She had an opportunity to prevent this and she hadn't taken it. But now all bets were off.
As they approached the beach, Wagner deflated the small boat they had ridden in and tucked it under some plant life. They were here. Wagner spoke.
"Once we get inside we split up. Cammy and I will stay together and Ryu and Ken can stay together."
Ken spoke then.
"If you find either Eliza or Melissa, get them out of the building as soon as possible. Don't wait for the others."
Cammy added.
"We can't be seen by any means. They have enough forces here to annihilate us."
The group walked slowly through the woods avoiding bugs and thorns. It was quite difficult given that the woods were especially thick and damp, allowing the base to be effectively hidden. Soon came upon a manhole cover. Cammy indicated that this was where they needed to enter. Ryu stepped forward and began trying to lift the lid. Ken stepped in to help and the cover came open without much trouble. Cammy spoke.
"Who goes first?"
Wagner grabbed her arm.
"I'll go first."
He slipped into the hole and gripped the edge, letting his body hang before he dropped to help lessen the impact of the drop. Cammy heard a splash and Wagner's voice.
"This is fucking sick."
Cammy spoke into the hole.
"Then it's the right place."
She followed Wagner into the hole. He grabbed her legs, helping her to the bottom to avoid another splash. Cammy felt herself get dizzy as soon as she took her first breath. She spoke in a higher tone than usual.
"Definitely the right place."
Ken and Ryu followed behind and she and Wagner guided them down also. Ken spoke to Cammy.
"How long did Julian say we have to go through this shit hole?"
"He said there's a door or something on the side. Then we will be in Bison's nice clean escape tunnel."
The four trudged through the waste, looking closely at the walls trying to find a way in. Cammy was thankful that she couldn't see what she was walking through. She made sure to shine the flashlight on only the wall. Finally Ryu's voice rang through the sewer.
"I found it. There's a latch here."
The door was high enough that they had to climb in. Once inside the much cleaner tunnel, they removed the wetsuits and threw them back into the sewer before shutting the door. Ken spoke.
"This is much better. Time to split up?"
Wagner replied.
"Yeah. Use the communication device only when necessary. Cammy and I will go this way."
The two men nodded. Cammy spoke.
"You guys be careful."
"You too."
--
Eliza gripped the fabric of her shirt as she gritted her teeth. After the contraction was over she cursed herself again. It was nearly impossible to time the contractions. They hurt too much for her to focus on counting. While they were hurting worse she knew she would be okay as long as they didn't get too close together. She had broken into a sweat causing her hair to stick to her face. She still hadn't decided what to do. Should she tell her captors that she was in labor? What would it mean for her and Ken's son? They could take him from her. At that moment the door to her cell opened. The light hurt her eyes as she saw the silhouette of a man. It was the same man who had taken her to see Bison. She spoke to him.
"Am I leaving? Are you letting me go?"
"I'm simply feeding you."
He dropped a tray onto the ground and looked her over before he spoke again.
"Why are you sweating? Are you making yourself sick?"
She pushed the hair out of her face and pressed herself more tightly against the wall.
"Nothing's wrong. I'm hot is all. This isn't really the most comfort—"
Suddenly Eliza felt another contraction, the pain stopping her mid-sentence. It was the strongest yet and she couldn't help but let out a scream.
"Ahhhhh."
She gripped her stomach, curling into a ball. After it was over she was breathless. She looked up at the man guiltily before she spoke quietly.
"Don't tell him, please."
--
Careful not to make any noise, Wagner and Cammy made their way slowly down another hall. So far they hadn't been able to find anything to help them. Luckily there was no sign of anyone being held against their will and so far they hadn't been seen. A scream pierced through the air and Wagner froze. He looked over at Cammy and saw her wide eyes, which matched his own. She whispered.
"That wasn't Melissa. It must have been Eliza."
"This way."
Wagner led Cammy in the direction of the scream. They came to a stair way overlooking yet another hall. Except this time they saw something. There was a tall man standing in an open doorway. They heard the woman's voice again. This time Wagner was sure it was Eliza.
"PLEASE…I'm begging you!"
The man backed out of the doorway and Wagner caught a glimpse of Eliza sitting
on the floor. He waited for the man to
disappear down the hall before speaking.
"He's gone."
"We have to get her out."
"I know…come on."
Wagner slowly crept down the stairs and Cammy followed him. He couldn't see anyone on either side of the hall. He motioned for Cammy to stay as he hopped over the rail of the stairs and headed for the cell door. He went to the door, trying the doorknob first. Finding it locked he took a step back before kicking it open. The loud crash was accompanied by Eliza's scream. He stepped into the room.
"Eliza?"
She spoke fearfully.
"Yes."
"I'm a friend of Ken's. I'm here to help you. Let's go."
He reached his hand out to help her up when she screamed again, pointing behind him. Before he could turn around he felt plastic go over his face. He grabbed at the hands that held the bag over his head kicking his legs out, beating at the hands around his neck to no avail. He felt himself getting weaker as he couldn't get any air, and tried helplessly to tear the plastic of the bag, which now was suctioned to his face. His assailant tackled him, pinning him to the ground. The last thing Wagner saw through the plastic before he blacked out was Cammy, unmoving, in the same position as him.