Author's Note: In this chapter expect plot advancement (and maybe some "bonding"). Enjoy.
Time – 2:30 am
When I came to, I found myself in the regular version of city hall. For once, the lights in the building were working, but the lights themselves were very dim. They were still bright enough for me to see through. So, I turned off my flashlight; No use wasting battery power for my flashlight if I do not have to. In fact, I'm surprised my flashlight's batteries has lasted this long...I didn't expect the batteries to last this long.
I looked around and saw that I was in the lobby. All was quiet. The only two things I heard was my heart beating and my own breathing. I guess I should get out of here and head for the hospital. So, I headed towards the exit.
As I headed for the exit, I took out a health drink and drank it. The drink itself did help a little, but it wasn't enough. So, I stopped and used some health supplies from a first-aid kit that I had. The injury from the creature wasn't as bad as I thought it was, it was only a bleeding cut (some gauze and ointment should fix that up). I discarded both the empty bottle and the empty kit. Then, I was good as new.
As I walked through the empty hallways, my footsteps echoed. My radio made not a single sound. All was quiet...that is until I came upon a hallway. This hallway was very odd. The hallway sounded like as if it were taking deep breaths...as if it were alive.
I soon found the exit. Surprisingly, the door was unlocked. I half expected the door's lock to be broken or jammed, Then, I would have to go around looking for some keys or something. I guess I'm free to leave the premises. So, I went through the door.
Once I was back outside, the quietness immediately went away. In it's place, I heard static. The streets themselves were as foggily as ever (in addition to being dark, is that even possible?). I turned on my flashlight. A dog-like monster (like the one I killed back at Gonzales' Mexican Restaurant) came into my limited field of view. I decided to run away. I didn't want to waste any ammunition or time on it.
As I was running, I looked over my shoulder and saw that another one of the dog-like monster had joined us. I guess I am going to have to waste some ammo on these dogs. I took out my shotgun and aimed over my shoulder. I pulled the trigger and instantaneously, one of the dogs fell over bleeding. I'm surprised that the other dog didn't fall considering the fact that I had fired a buck.
I looked over my shoulder and fired again. But the dog didn't go down, I missed. I reloaded my shotgun while still running. I fired over my shoulder again and this time, he falls over...bleeding. Then, I took out my map to see how close the hospital was from where I was. I was only about two and a half blocks away from it.
After walking about a block, I saw several blood dots in the middle of an intersection. I slipped my finger into it. The blood was still wet and fresh. I should follow the blood. Following the trail with my eyes, I saw some strange fragments at the edge of my view.
I went up to the fragments and saw why they were so familiar. They were petal fragments from the white rose*. Lana's rose. What happened? I must know; So, I continued to follow the trail.
Eventually, the blood ended at a gas station mini-mart. I went inside (with my flashlight on) and heard groaning. I took out my steel pipe and followed the sound of the groaning. I immediately found that my search was over.
The blood had taken me to the corpse of the monster that I had fought back at the library. It was the monster with the tentacles. It laid there, dead; a balisong knife stabbed in it's back. I picked up the knife*.
I examined for a few seconds and knew immediately that it was mine. I knew it was mine because my initials were clearly engraved on the handle. It was engraved there because It was custom-made for me. But wait...if my knife is here, does that mean Lana is here? I heard more groaning coming from the back of the store. Then soon, I saw Lana in a corner of the mart.
She looked like she went through hell. She looked even worse than the last time I saw her. She had cuts and bruises all over her. She was just laying there on her chest, unconscious. Just out of her reach was a first-aid kit.
I guess before she lost consciousness, she was about to treat her injuries. I felt like I had to treat her injuries. She was still breathing (slowly) and she also had a pulse. I took the first-aid kit* and right when I was gonna open it, an idea occurred to me. I remember I had found an ampoule back at "Fred's Cafe". I had forgotten about it, but I just realized a problem.
I don't know how to use an ampoule. I took Lana and propped her up against a wall and took out the ampoule, I hope there are something like instructions on the label. The ampoule itself was a glass container that had some sort of liquid or serum inside. Around the neck of it were colored neck rings.
The label on the ampoule did have instructions on how to use it. It was actually pretty easy to use. I just had to clean up the wounds, break the neck of the ampoule, and apply the contents onto her wounds. But, I realized another problem, this problem was with the third step. The extent of her wounds also reached underneath her clothes...I hope she doesn't wake up as I'm applying the ampoule.
I went to the restroom of the mart, got some paper towels, and wet them a little. I placed my radio and flashlight on the desk of the cashier table with my flashlight pointed at me and Lana, I will be needing the light. I cleaned her wounds with the wet towel and discarded the blood-covered towel.
I picked up the ampoule and started to break off the neck by banging it against an aisle and soon, it breaks open. The smell of the ampoule smelled a bit funky. I slowly removed her clothes (I also placed them neatly aside) and applied the medicine. As I was applying the ampoule, her breathing rate lowered to deep, long breaths.
I also couldn't help but admire her body. It was almost perfect. Through her wounds, you could easily tell that she had taken great care of her soft skin prior to her coming to this town. And her skin was as soft and smooth as a baby's bottom. Anyways, the ampoule was soon empty as I had finished applying it to the last of her wounds. I discarded the empty ampoule and dressed her back in her own clothes.
I picked up my flashlight and placed it back in my chest pocket. Right when I was gonna pick up my radio, It starts emitting static. I take out my shotgun and readied it. I hear the sound of crackling flames. The monster slowly came into my view. The sound of seven gunshots echoes through the mini-mart.
But the thing is I haven't pulled the trigger to my shotgun (at least not yet)...It wasn't me that fired.
Author's Note: This was somewhat of an annoying chapter to write because
Some of the sentences were worded oddly (I'm not sure if it still is...).
There were lots of errors (not anymore through...hopefully)
The thing about the part with the ampoule is I actually had to research how to use a real-life ampoule. In that case, Google was my best friend :D
And also in real life, I actually did forgot that Nick picked up an ampoule back at "Fred's Cafe". I fail...
And also, the knife is back in Nick's inventory.
Speaking of Nick's inventory, Inventory Time :D
Weapons
Butterfly Knife: A rare knife that isn't sold in retail stores. I had to order it online. Can't stress enough about how sharp it is. I had lent it to Lana Pendanski until I found it on the corpse of a monster.
.50 AE Desert Eagle (Pistol) - 7 / 17: Exchanged for the Beretta; Found in the police department. Better then the Beretta in terms of stopping power. But it has three less bullets and a slower firing rate. But it is still worth taking.
Steel Pipe: Found in the tunnel. A pipe like this is usually used in plumbing. But it makes for a nice melee weapon. About three and a half feet long.
Sawed-Off Shotgun - 2 / 25 (Bucks), 05 (Slugs): Given to me by Herman as he died; Exchanged for the pump-action shotgun. It has five less bullets then the Pump shotgun. But with this shotgun, I can shoot and reload faster. It is also stronger then the pump. Totally-worth taking.
Health Supplies
Health Drink x02: A drink with limited healing properties. Comes in grape or strawberry flavors. Yum.
First-Aid Kit x01: A medical kit that comes with many healing supplies inside. Takes time to use it, but it is worth it...usually.
Important Items
Flashlight: In my chest pocket. Always handy whenever I have a blackout in my house (which happens often). Can be turned on/off.
Radio: Found in Goods N' Sales. Emits static whenever there is a monster nearby. Can be turned on/off (though it's not very helpful when it's off).
Silent Hill Map: Found in the Town. Pretty self-explanatory.
City Hall Map: Found in the guest room.
Lighter: Found in the Library. Just an ordinary lighter. Can melt small pieces of ice. I decided to keep it with me, might come in handy in the near future.
Herman's Diary: Given to me by Herman as he died. These are his last words. Totally-worth a listen to.
Petal Fragments: Found on the streets of the town. The fragments had originally come from Lana's white rose.
Discarded Items
White Rose: Found at the entrance to the library. Beautifully crafted. Belongs to Lana Pendanski. Given back to her in "Fred's Cafe".
Silent Hill Library Map: Found on a library chair. Like the town map, it's self-explanatory. Discarded because I won't be needing it anymore.
Savior's Note: Found in my pocket. A note from the one that saved me from the tunnel. It's the same note about the valves from the same tunnel. Turns out that Lana Pendanski was the one that saved me.
Urban Apartments Map: Found at the entrance to the apartments. Discarded because I won't be needing it anymore.
See ya next week for the next chapter.