Darkness lit by only the smallest of light, Quint briskly walked into the tunnel heading to the top of the mountains. The air moist from water leaking from old piping, she looked around for any type of lift, only to find a ladder.
As she gazed up the vertical tunnel, she heavily sighed. "Things are never easy are they?" Mumbling some more, Quint got on the ladder and started climbing.
Clink, clank, clink, clank.
The sounds of her combat boots and hand coverings repeated over and over again. But then a voice called out. A woman's voice.
What a trill…
With darkness and silence through the night
"Am I..? Is that Eva?" Quint wondered aloud, picking up the pace. Looking down started to look scary.
What a trill…
I'm searching and I'll melt into you
"No, wait… Eva's voice isn't that higher pitch."
What a fear in my heart,
But you're so supreme!
The agent took a look down. Nope. No way back down now.
I'd give my life,
Not for Honor, but for you,
"Seriously, who is that singing?"
In my time, there'll be no one else
Crime! It's the way I've lied to you!
"Getting closer now…" Quint gritted her teeth. It might be trap, but at this point.
I'm still in a dream…
Snake Eater!
The end of the ladder within reach, she pulled herself up and quickly drew her pistol, pointing it at… Nothing. There was nobody up here.
I'm still in a dream…
Snake Eater!
Quint rubbed her eyes as she continued towards the exit. It seemed that the song ended as the voice faded away. Taking a quick glace back, she saw two small orbs of red staring back at her. A specter in a black cloak floated just over the ladder, with long blonde hair. Shaking her head, the ghost was gone.
"A-after this… I'm gonna get a full-check up from Precia." She mumbled, heading out outside.
Snake Eater…