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SUSAN'S POINT OF VEIW

Struggles

Chapter 6: According to Plan

I've been waiting for a good two and a half hours. I was growing restless, watching the huge building, the gloves glowing with the quantonium. Is it possible that the others had already been captured? I wish we'd of had the radios. Then again, they probably wouldn't have worked so far away.

Finally, though, something happens. I narrow my eyes slightly, watching as the huge metal doors begin to slide open and aircrafts begin to take off. That must be it, I realize. The others must've started. And with that, I shrug on my backpack and start toward the building quickly. I'll have to be careful. It's a simple get in and get out, no lollygagging.

No one even takes notice of me when I reach the building. Why would they, when there was obviously trouble. For a moment, I have to pause, noticing the weapons attached to one of the leaving aircrafts. They wouldn't… would they? Not if the Monsters weren't harming anyone… Monger wouldn't let them, right?

Right… I nod to confirm my own thoughts. I flex my hands in the gloves, finding a wall on the metal building. If these gloves are as strong as I hope they are, then… I drive my fist into the wall, pleased to see it smash in a good couple of inches. Using this technique, I start to create 'steps' for myself, climbing higher and higher up the wall until I reach the roof. In the center is the very vent that Dr. Cockroach had climbed out of during his escape.

I smirked a little at the irony, yanking off the cover and sliding down the vent carefully. I don't know the entire building plan, but I'm sure I'll be able to find the cells and Dr. Cockroach..

It's musty and humid, but it doesn't slow my down. I go from vent to vent, searching for that one room that I so desperately need to find. He's okay, I still have to assure myself. Monger wouldn't hurt him, not even to find the rest of us.

I come to a stop when I peer through a vent and see a large, white room. That's it. I'm sure of it. The 'common room' that connected all the cells. I cringe as I realize how far down it is. I'll never make it alive. Even as Ginormica it would've been iffy.

"Looks like I'll have to find another way in," I sigh, running a hand through my hair.

It's frustrating, considering we're probably on a time limit, but I continue on no less. It's only a couple of minutes before I find a room I can slide down into. Empty, as far as I could tell. I give the vent cover a good yank, pulling it clean out. I can't help smiling a little bit. Dr. Cockroach really did a good job with these gloves. I slip my legs through the whole first, sliding out of the hole and landing (albeit a bit ungracefully) on the linoleum floor. Peering around, I raise an eyebrow.

A staff lounge? Huh. I never would've guessed. I creep toward the door, cracking it open just enough to peer out into the halls. Nothing. I'm surprised how well this is going. I would've thought they'd have better security. Still, why question my good fortune?

I press myself into the wall peering around each corner before I go, checking each floor for the giant door that led to the Monster cells. And could it be anymore obvious? I big red button labeled 'open' is placed before the huge metal entry.

… Really?

Shaking my head, I glance around furtively again, making sure no one is around before I press the big red button. Sure enough, the door creaks, metal rubbing against metal, and starts to slide open. Smiling, I slowly step inside, peering around. They haven't even moved the giant table yet, I notice, frowning. In fact… there's no sign that anyone's been here at all…

Uncertainly, I step to the cell door that's usually Dr. Cockroach's and I knock against it. No response.

"Dr. Cockroach?"

"Hello Ms. Murphy."

I whirl around in surprise at the sound of Monger's voice, and I see the entrance beginning to slide itself shut. Damn… I run, but I'm not nearly fast enough to reach it before it's already closed. With only a small part of the quantonium, I know I won't be able to lift it again.

"Where's Dr. Cockroach?" I demand, trying to sound more sure of myself than I really am.

"He's spending some time at another base."

I'm not even sure what to say, my heart stopping. Just like that, I'm stuck here. Not a monster maybe, but… no way of helping my friends. So…

What now?