I opened my eyes and smoke filled my nostrils. I coughed and realized I was moving. Then, I realized that Sulley was carrying me through the halls. Smoke was everywhere and the smell of ash filled the air.
Fire...
"Kitty..." I choked.
"Boo, oh thank goodness! You're alright! I was so worried!" he gasped.
"Mike...where...? And, Randall..." I asked, rubbing my eyes.
"They went after Waternoose, but the entire company has been set on fire. We're getting out of here." Sulley replied.
Wait, what?
I struggled a bit and shook my head. The scream extractor nearly sucked the life out of me, making me weak and dizzy
"No, no...we can't leave them!" I said.
"I know. I'm just getting you out, then I'll find them." Sulley said.
"No, I won't leave you guys!" I shouted.
I scrambled out of his grasp and ran across the hall. The smoke began to make my eyes water, but I didn't care. I could hear Sulley calling my name and begging for me to come back.
I kept running and running in my rain boots, and didn't turn back. My vision was fading and it hurt to breathe.
"Mike! Randall!" I shouted.
No answer.
I turned in circles, but couldn't find anyone. If anyone got hurt, it would've been my fault. I brushed some of my hair out of my face, and kept looking. I was starting to get dizzy from all the smoke, but I pressed on.
"Mike! Randall! It's me!" I yelled.
Suddenly the power went out. I gasped and held myself. I began hoping that Sulley would pop up and find me, but he didn't. The only light I had was the bright flames.
"Randall? Mike?" I called.
"You hear that?" a distant voice asked.
"Yeah. It sounded kinda like-" another said.
"Mary!"
"Randall!" I gasped.
I hurried towards the voices and found them. They were in a large room with wires and switches.
"Waternoose cut the power. I'm trying to get it back on." Randall explained.
"What? We need to get outta here!" I said.
Mike shook his head. "No, we can't. Not yet. If I don't get this power on, the-"
"Mike, we have to go!" I said.
'No, Mary, listen. This company powers the whole city! Waternoose didn't just cut the power in this building. He cut out the power to all of Monstropolis!" Randall said.
I gasped. "Well, we gotta stop him!"
"There's no stopping it. You're too late."
We all turned and saw Waternoose standing above us with flames nearing him. I frowned at him and crossed my arms.
"You still haven't left yet?" I asked.
"I'm not leaving. I never planned to make it out of this factory alive." Waternoose replied, calmly.
"You're insane!" Mike yelled.
"Maybe, but I want to die knowing this factory crumbled in Sullivan's hands." Waternoose said.
And, with that, Waternoose turned and walked towards the flames. Then, we watched him burn to death. I covered my ears from fear, and Mike watched in horror. Sulley burst into the room and found us all terrified.
"Guys, what's happening? We gotta move!" Sulley panted.
"Waternoose is dead, and Monstropolis's power is completely shut off." Randall explained.
The flames were getting fiercer and we were running out of time. I was completely weak from the smoke and my body was just worn out from the scream extractor. I leaned my head on Sulley's arm and he lifted me into his arms.
"We don't have time! This place is about to come down ontop of us!" Mike said.
Randall and Sulley and exchanged glances. The building began to creak and I was barely able to stay awake. Then, Sulley got an idea.
"No, it's not over. Mike, make her laugh!" Sulley said.
Mike blinked. "Are you insa- Wait! Of course!"
Mike walked over to Sulley and looked at me. I weakly turned my head to face Mike, curious as to what they were talking about. Mike suddenly started to make the weirdest faces. I started to giggle a bit. The lights in the room began to flicker on and off.
"That's it!" Randall said.
"The power..." I muttered.
"Keep going!" Sulley said.
Mike kept making faces, but I was almost worn out. Sulley noticed and told everyone to run for it.
"But, we can't just leave. The company powers the city!" Randall said.
"He's right. We can't go. We have to keep trying, Sul!" Mike said.
"There's no time! Mary's dying!" Sulley exclaimed.
"Her laughing did enough to power up the power system a bit. Maybe I can adjust it more and light the city back up." Randall said.
"Don't be stupid, Boggs. You'll run out of time." Sulley snapped.
"I won't! I know what I'm doing, okay?" Randall growled.
"Uh, guys? Mary doesn't have long, so let's move! Let Randall fix it, Sulley." Mike said.
Sulley sighed. "Fine. Do what you can. We'll meet you outside, alright?"
Randall nodded. "Got it. Now, go. Mary doesn't have long."
"Randall...you can't...fix it. Just...come on." I chocked.
"Don't talk, Boo. You're too weak." Sulley said, gently.
"You've got a lot of gutts, kid. But, you have to go. I'll see you soon." Randall said.
I slowly nodded and gave him a weak smile. Sulley, Mike, and I hurried through the halls and out the factory. Fresh, clean air filled my lungs as we got out. I coughed a bit and we watched as the factory began to burn. Firefighters began to appear and they pulled out their hoses. Sulley let me stand up, but allowed me to lean on him.
"Guys, look at that." Mike gasped.
We turned and saw the lights of houses and buildings go back on in town. We could hear people cheer and smiled.
You did it.
Suddenly, there was an explosion from the factory. I turned and covered my face from the rush of heat. Then, half of the factory collapsed on itself. My knees felt weaker and I fell to the ground. Warm tears ran down my cheeks and I sobbed.
"Randall! Randall, no!" I shouted.
I weakly pulled myself up and started to run towards the factory. Sulley and Mike ran after me and called my name. My attention was only on the burning factory. Suddenly, two CDA officers appeared and grabbed my arms. I fought against them and cried.
"You have to help him! He's in trouble! You can't leave him!" I sobbed.
"Miss Gibbs, please, don't fight us. You have to come with us." one officer said.
"No! You have to help him, first! Randall!"
Kitty...please help him. Somebody...
A/N: Please, don't hurt me...