Remy was still barging into the door. His shoulder was protesting with each attempt. Remy ignored it. Finally, Cap'n Flint decided to move. He placed one hand on Remy's shoulder to get his attention and then as one they ran towards the door. It gave way easily with their combined efforts. Remy ending up being sprawled on the floor but he was okay.
Looking around the room he saw shards of glass from the broken mirror on the floor. By the window was a crumpled vest. Oh please, don't let be Shane's. Upon closer inspection, he saw that the floor was littered with small drops of blood. He grabbed the vest and fumbled with it trying to find the nametag. When his eyes fell upon the name Shane Larsen. He let out a sharp moan of anguish, as he threw it to the side and looked out the window. Without a second thought he jumped out the window and headed off after Derek and Shane.
The crowd, which was fighting to see into the bathroom, was silenced when the emergency evacuation alarm sounded.
All personnel evacuate the facility. Repeat all personnel evacuate the facility. The automatic destruct sequence as been activated. Count down has begun 2 minutes and 30 seconds and counting.
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Zell and Ravi managed to get out of the facility just as the alarm sounded. Zell grabbed a jeep and floored it. They were speeding off towards the orphanage before anyone would have a chance to ask where they were going. Ravi was excited and curious. He'd never been outside before or even in a car. The wind tickled his face and he gave a mew of happiness. Zell looked over at his little passenger. "You like this huh? Well you ain't seen nothing yet." Ravi turned to look at Zell questionable. "Hold on tight." With that being said. Zell sped up even more and drove off a small dune launching them into the air. "WHOOOOO! Baby that's what I'm talking about!"
Ravi laughed at Zell's antics and mimicked him. "WHOOO!"
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Squall had finished the getting the information and was running out the back of the base. He looked around but he couldn't find a car. No matter. It's less than a mile from here to the orphanage. He began to run at a moderate pace. I just hope I don't run into too many monsters on the way. I'm not too comfortable with an assault riffle. I'd rather have Leonheart.
It would seem that luck wasn't on his side. Halfway to the orphanage he ran into a Deathclaw. This could be a problem with a junction and only a gun this battle will be a lot longer and harder. Squall mentally checked his supplies as he squared his shoulder and took up a fighting stance. Let's see I have a phoenix down, 3 hi-potions and a grenade. Sighing. He knew the odds were stacked against him but he wasn't about to lose to a monster, when he was almost home.
Squall began by shooting off small bursts of ammo aimed at the creature's head and legs. If could restrict it's mobility he'd be able to avoid those deadly claws. The deathclaw cried in pain but showed no sign of stopping. It used one of its claws to swipe at Squall. He jumped backward only to get hit across the chest. The wound wasn't deep but it stung. If he hadn't jumped he'd been in serious trouble.
The battle continued at this pace with Squall slowly wearing it down. The Deathclaw was no wear close to being dead but it didn't feel like fighting this long for a meal. With one last attack. It used all four of its deadly claws to strike. Squall jumped to avoid the two claws aimed at his legs and tried to maneuver to miss the others aimed for his head. The upper set of claws missed its intended mark but struck him in his left arm and shoulder. As a last ditch effort Squall threw the grenade at the enemy hoping to stop the onslaught, as it reared back for a final blow that combined all it claws into one.
An explosion threw the two apart. The monster cried in out in pain. Squall landed a few feet away and looked to see the beast lumbering off. A small smile graced his lips, as he began the task of healing himself.
Pain coursed through his exhausted body. The riffle lay somewhere forgotten. Gritting his teeth he poured the 3 hi-potions into his wounds. It slowed the bleeding but did nothing in regards to closing the wound. Standing up with as best he could. He began to walk determinedly toward the orphanage. His left arm hung limply to the side. A few drops of blood ran down his arm and left a trail as he walked onward.
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Remy was frantic in his search. He managed to grab and truck and was driving around the base looking for any signs of Shane. He was beginning to think he would never find them when he heard an explosion due east. Turning the truck around he sped off towards the sound. With in the few minutes he spotted a standard issue army assault riffle in the sand. His spirits were lifted. Looking into the distance he saw a figure walking. Putting the pedal to metal he zoomed ahead to investigate.
Squall thought he heard the sound of an approaching vehicle and prepared himself for the worst. Patting his jacket to make sure he still had the information hidden there he turned around to see who was behind him. The vehicle was flying toward him. It stopped a few feet away from him and the driver ran over to him with his arms outstretched. He prepared himself to try and fight when the soldier called out to him. Remy? This can't be good. Remy immediately pulled him into a hug, Squall couldn't stop the grimace of pain that flittered across his face as Remy squeezed his injured arm.
Remy noticed this and pulled back. His face took on an anxious apologetic look. His eyes were watering up with unshed tears. "I'm mighty sorry about everything. If I hadn't been so insistent…" He sniffed once. "I thought you were dead after hearing what that prick Derek was doing to ya in the bathroom."
Remy gave him once over with his eyes and noticed that his shirt was stained with blood. His eyes hardened at the sight and a new resolve came over him. He quickly wiped the rest of his tears away.
"Come with me mate. I'll get you fixed up in no time. We'll find someway to get off this god forsaken island."
Before Squall had a chance to complain. Remy had gently shoved him into the car. Squall knew he had to get to the orphanage but what to do about Remy? Deciding on his best course of action, he explained about a 'transport' ship that was leaving near the orphanage. I'd better leave it at that. I don't know what else to say to the guy. Remy simply followed Squall's direction, glancing over once and while to make sure he was okay as they drove to their destination.