Left 4 Dead 2: The Movie
Written by Charlie "Gaston" Cucinotta
Scene 8: The Seven Hour Plan.
Dan starts to catch his breath right as the truck passes the spot where the first scene started.
Dan: So *pant*, what now?
Emma turns to Jason, a big grin on her face and a fire in her eyes.
Jason: No, no, no, there is no way it will work; we should just find another safe house.
Emma: You know it's the only way we are going to get out of this.
Dan: What are you guys talking about?
Emma: The Seven Hour Plan.
Dan: The what?
Jason: A plan Emma came up with a week ago, it's a plan that details how to escape this hell hole in seven hours.
Dan: Well, what is it?
At this point they are passing by Devil's Backbone.
Emma: It's simple, this thing isn't a complete car, even with our full tank of gas, we will only get a few miles out of this. We use this to get as close to the Western Hills Viaduct as we can, walk to Clifton at the top of the hill. From there we can find a new car, maybe scavenge a few convenient stores on the way. From there we make our way to the army's ROTC office, which is sure to have weapons, maybe people, then make our way to the stadium where the army is EVACing people out of here.
Dan: And all of this, in seven hours?
Jason: See? It's maddening.
Dan: It's Brilliant.
Both Jason and Emma look back at Dan, a shared look of confusion on their faces.
Jason: …..you're kidding….
Emma: HA, I TOLD YOU IT WAS A GOOD IDEA!
The truck slows to a stop, in the middle of the intersection of Glenway and Cleaves Warsaw, in the heart of Price Hill.
Jason: Well it doesn't matter if he votes for it or not.
They all exit the truck, taking out a few common in the area before assessing the situation. Emma looks brightly at the BP gas station right next to them as Jason looks under the truck.
Emma: Well, at least we have gas, for a refuel.
Jason: That would be good, if we were out of gas….
Emma: What do you mean? Of course we're out of gas.
Jason points under the truck as Emma takes a look. A small dribble of gas is falling from under it. Emma goes into the driver's seat and checks the gas meter, it's half full. Emma goes to the front and pounds her fists on the hood.
Emma: DAMN IT! The engine's dead.
A pair of eyes on the top of the gas station peers over to watch as Emma enters a fit of rage, kicking, punching, and shooting the vehicle. Its eyes shift to the back of the truck where Dan is standing. A low growl is heard as the hunter prepares to lunge.
Jason: *putting a finger to his lips, shushing Emma*Shh shh shhhh
Emma: WHAT!
Jason: Listen…
Jason can see the hunter on top of the station, crouching, ready to strike. It was not poised at them though; it was pointing its hooded body at the back of the truck. Realizing Dan isn't on their side of the truck, Jason begins to run to the back.
Jason: DAN, HIT THE DECK!
Dan turns around to see who was yelling. The hunter takes its chance and leaps at Dan. Before Jason can get half way around the truck, the hunter is on top of Dan, raising its claws to rip him to shreds. Jason charges at the hunter, knocking him off Dan, but causing him to lose his balance, rolling with the hunter in a heap.
Dan: Ah, shit, what the hell hit me?
Emma tries to make her way around the truck to help out, but the hunter already had Jason on the ground, pinned his arms, and had its teeth bared, ready to go for the throat. Jason looks up from trying to free his arms from the hunter's inhuman grasp. The hunter stared down at him, a sadistic smile on his face. Jason can see the empty eye sockets under the street lights. The hunter's sockets open wider as a shudder goes through its body. Its eyes relax, though the smile doesn't leave its face as it collapses on top of Jason. With a discusted look on his face, Jason pushes the hunter off as Dan cleans the head of his ax on its hoodie.
Jason: Too close man, too close…
Dan: I just got the wind knocked out of me, you're lucky I can stand.
Emma turns the corner of the truck and looks at the two, giving them a worried, but questioning glance.
Emma: Uhh, what happened? Are you two ok?
Jason: Ya, we're fine, you should see the other guy.
Dan gives Jason a hand up as the three make their way back into the back of the truck.