Chapter 7: On the Edge
Trenton Granger got out of his car and walked through the doors of the Empire States Building. He got into elevator number twelve and began the long ride up to the top, all the while thinking of his possible triumph. At the top, he quickly looked over the side expecting to see screaming and death in the streets, but instead found everything normal. "What is Wolf doing!? I told him to begin immediately!!!" Granger yelled. "I don't think Wolf is going to be working for you anymore." Said a voice behind Granger. Granger turned around and saw Fox standing behind him. Fox looked more determined than ever, and was ready for anything. "Ah, Commander McCloud, it would seem fitting that you would be the one to fight me in the end." Granger said trying to look calm. "I'm taking you down, Granger. Even if I have to go down with you." Fox said. "Then by all means, let us finish the game." Granger said with a hoarse chuckle in his voice.
Suddenly, Granger pulled out a needle and tried to quickly plunge the greenish liquid into Fox's arm. The space hero managed to jump out of the way in time and got ready for Granger to attack again. Sirens started blaring at the bottom of the tower which caused Granger to look down where he saw an army waiting. "You hear that Granger? That's your future rushing to meet you! Give up now! You've lost!" Fox yelled as Granger's anger started to rise. Granger turned to Fox, dropped his needle, and pulled out a large knife. He once again tried to strike at Fox but still underestimated the hero's speed. "Stand still!" Granger yelled. Fox saw his opportunity and punched Granger who fell backwards and over the railing with a scream of terror. Thinking that he had killed him, Fox went over to the side and looked down only to be surprised by Granger who yanked him over the railing to a the building's ledge. "You said we'd both go down together, McCloud! Now I'm taking you with me!" Granger screamed as he tried to climb up and beat Fox back to the top of the tower. Fox managed to get a better grasp of the tower and started to climb as fast as he could to the top but Granger thrust his knife into Fox's leg causing him to be pinned to the wall. Granger, still at the bottom behind Fox, pulled out another knife he had in his coat pocket and got ready to stab Fox in the back with it. Fox knew Granger was going to strike again and the only hope of surviving was if he could reach the needle that Granger dropped. Fox reached out and tried his best to get closer to it. Granger pulled the knife back and screamed up to Fox. "I'm going to send you straight to Hell, McCloud!" As Granger prepared to thrust his knife, Fox managed to grab the needle and with seconds to spare, he turned and plunged it into Granger's forehead. Granger managed to keep his balance but dropped his knife and started gagging as Fox leaned forward and looked him straight in the eyes. "You first." Fox said as he pushed the shot's plunger forward, injecting Granger with his own virus. Granger recoiled, let go of the building's side, and fell silently to the streets below.
Fox watched Granger fall to the ground and then began breathed heavily. He was losing blood fast from his leg and knew he had to get down from the building. He pulled the knife out quickly and screamed with pain. He then pulled himself over the railing and fainted. Now, he thought he heard faint voices calling his name, but he didn't care. All he could think of was Krystal lying in a bed at a hospital and Granger falling down, down, down...