I'm starting to settle on a definitive style of writing, one that puts a distinction between face-to-face conversations and radio. Also, it will be more book-like in appearance. Enjoy #4.
Black Mesa: The Invasion
Chapter 4: On Duty
Barney finally came to see a Houndeye chewing on his uniform. He quickly came to and kicked the ugly thing in the eyes, sending it running. Ignoring the pain in his legs, he pulled out his pistol, and shot him and his friends, who were chewing on a dead body.
Barney: Yeah. Take that, you miserable hound from hell.
He picked up a Crowbar from the ground and smashed open some boxes for 2 9mm clips. The door to the exit was locked by a power lock. He busted out the panel with the crowbar and went up the ladder. A scientist was cowering in the crawlspace.
Scientist #14: Calhoun! How….how did you get through the power lock? Nevermind. If you want to get out of here, escape through the canal. It's the only way out. It'll lead to the surface. Soldiers have arrived, but don't tell them I'm down here. I think they want to kill us all. Get out of here! The canal is where you want to be. That ladder over there will lead to the canal. Now leave me alone. I don't want them to hear us.
Barney quickly scrambled down the vent, and into a small metal hallway. Suddenly, a Headcrab burst through a small box and lunged for Barney's head. He wrenched the creature off, and blasted it with a shot to the body.
Barney: Damn it! I hate these things already. If I ever see one of these after I get out of here, it'll be too soon.
He pulled out his radio and spoke into it.
Barney Calhoun: Hello, this is Security Guard Barney H. Calhoun, transmitting on all open frequencies. Is anybody there? Damn it, I hope this is reaching someone who's still alive. If so, please respond.
Dr. Freeman(Radio): Barney? Barney, is that you?
Calhoun: Well, well, well. If it isn't the impeccable Dr. Freeman. How did you survive?
Dr. Freeman(Radio): HEV suit. You?
Calhoun: Helmet. What's happening? It's like a movie gone bad.
Dr. Freeman: I don't completely understand, but it looks like a resonance cascade. In lamens terms, aliens invaded, and they don't want autographs.
Calhoun: No, duh. What's the plan?
Dr. Freeman(Radio): Here it is. We are going to make contact with the military, who have arrived recently. They will clean out the facility and rescue any survivors. Dr. Cross, Dr. Green, and Dr. Keller plan to stay behind to attempt to close the alien rift.
Calhoun: What happened to rescuing the damsel in distress?(Laughs)
Dr. Freeman: If we were talking face to face, my hand would be full of your teeth. They're the only ones capable of doing this.
Calhoun: I met a scientist. He seemed to think that the military will want to kill us all. I think you should exercise caution until you're sure. Don't mind me, I'll make my own luck.
Dr. Freeman(Radio): That's what I was afraid of. Keep in touch, at least.
Calhoun: See ya around.
Elsewhere…..
Dr. freeman climbed up a balcony, catching a glimpse of the man in the black suit. When he followed him, he disappeared completely. A scientist ran up to a soldier. Following Barney's advice, he hugged a wall.
Scientist #15: Rescued at last! Thank God you're here!
The marine raised his M4 and dropped the poor scientist in a flurry of 9mm bullets. His heart jumped for a second, spreading fear all over his face.
He quickly ducked back into the previous room.
Dr. Freeman(Quietly): Shit! Shit! Damn it! I should have seen it coming!
Dr. Cross(Radio): What are you cursing about, now?
Dr. Freeman: The Marines are here.
Dr. Green(Radio): Good. Why are you so ticked, may I ask?
Dr. Freeman: They're on orders to clean out the facility, and not with a mop and broom. This is a government coverup.
Dr. Cross(Radio): You mean…..Oh, crap. We're all doomed. They're going to kill us all.
Calhoun(Radio): I told you so. I love being right, for once.
Dr. Freeman: Well, I don't know about you, but I'm not going down without a fight.
Dr. Green(Radio): Fine. Just….don't do anything hasty.
Dr. Freeman stepped onto the top rail, then jumped onto the Marine, knocking the rifle out of his hands.
Soldier #6: Damn it! Who are you?
Dr. Freeman: Your worst nightmare. You're going to tell me some things. First off, state your name and rank, soldier.
Soldier #6: Cpl. Washington, Hazardous Environment Combat Unit.
Dr. Freeman: I believe the orders were supposed to be a rescue operation. Correct?
Soldier #6: Yes.
Dr. Freeman: Why are you now covering up this entire invasion and killing everyone?
Soldier #6: I don't know. I think….Something to do with….A guy in a suit. That's all I know. I just follow orders.
Dr. Freeman picked up the soldier's M4A1 and turned to him again.
Dr. Freeman: Here's the deal. I'm going to let you go, with your sidearm and knife, take the elevator behind you, and leave. You are not going to bother pursuing me. Am I understood?
The soldier simply nodded, fear in his eyes.
Dr. Freeman stepped into the elevator, as the soldier grabbed a spare M4 from a locked storage crate.
Then the soldier realized that he also took his radio.
End Chapter 4
Sorry for Such a long wait. I lost motivation, temporarily. It would appear that Chapter 5 will be further delayed, due to me having apparently lost the file for chapter 5. Sorry.