Mission : Act 2
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BATANGAS CAPITOL BUILDING
45th Survivors Infantry Unit
August 13, 2998
2230H
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"Pardon for the intrusion"
Uttered by the two mysterious men while entering Captain Rick's office.
They were on full-body gear and carries a big silver suitcase with them. They nod at Peter's group and move forward to Rick's table and handles it to him.
"Hey Rick, here's your package"
They hunch on the chair in front of his desk and glances at Peter and others. They smirk and inspect them.
"New gubbins huh? How was your helicopter ride from your place up to here? I'm pretty sure it's bumpy, our pilot's worst in giving comfortable flight experience"
They said to them and laugh.
"Gubbins? What's that mean? What helicopter?"
Peter asked in confusion
"It means new arrivals. It's what we called to the group of individuals that we rescued"
Captain Rick answered Peter.
"And for the record you f*****g retards, they came here themselves all the way from ground zero"
Captain Rick said to the both of guys
"Is that so. That's why you have a different scent than others" said the other guy.
"Scent? What do you mean scent?"
Alex comes near them and asked them
"You see most individuals we extricated were succumbing to fear and they s**t themselves due to trauma. But you fellas were different."
The guy stands up and came almost face to face with Alex.
"It's in your eyes. I can't sense any fear and doubt. But I can only smell hate and eagerness to kill those bastards seeping out of your body."
The other guy stands up as well and moves toward the group.
"Please don't be offended for what we have said earlier. We're just f*****g with you. My name is Tyler. I am a field scientist and this Max, the weakest field engineer in this Fortress. The pleasure of meeting you guys."
"Hey what do you mean the weakest, I'm gonna murder you later b***h. Max at your service. Nice meeting you guys.
Peter and others start shaking hands with Tyler and Max.
"So this is the two dudes you're talking about earlier huh? The two guys who will accompany us in this mission."
Peter said to Captain Rick while checking the files inside the suitcase.
"What?! Another mission? Can we just have a day off? We just recently finished a mission you know?"
Tyler exclaimed to Rick.
"Yes, they are the two guys. They are familiar with this terrain more than anyone. But the briefing for the mission will be tomorrow at 0900H sharp. I'll be expecting you here in my office. Dismiss!"
Peter, Alex, Mike, and Sara leave first followed by Tyler and Max.
"Rick's as harsh as ever I see. Well, see you guys later. We'll continue our chats in the air.
Tyler said to them while murmuring his complaints. He kicks the trash bin in front of them causing a dent on the aluminum bin. They nodded at each other once again and part ways.
They've been accompanied unto their bunks. The guard fetches his ID, swipes it in the monitor in the far right of the door and it unlocks.
They went inside and the door starts to close. It was a minor bunker with two double-deck beds in the middle and a lavatory on the left side. They have their beds neatly prepared for them.
"I want the upper one."
Alex races before Mike could get up and takes his place.
"Fine, I'm on the other one. Damn, I don't want to sleep near any comfort rooms".
Mike scratches his head in frustration and proceeds to the other bed.
"Why? Do you have nightmares when you were a kid? Does the ghost lady with long hair crawl outside the bathroom going through your bed? Huh? You freaking sack!"
Sara teases Mike, causing all three of them to laugh hysterically. The sound of their laugh echoes the room.
" f**k off! You know what, I'm so tired right now. I'm going to sleep first. Please turn off the lights."
Their laughter dies out and they all start lying in their own beds.
"Do you think they do that for everyone? The tour and stuff?"
Peter asked the three.
"I guess not. I believe what happened to us early on, the treatment they've given us is for those they deemed useful. After all, we have different scents than others right?"
Alex responded.
"Well I mean I smell like an orange right now"
Sara jokingly utters. Causing everyone to laugh again.
"As for me, we have to do something like we did back there. Rescue survivors. So let's all sleep so that we have the strength to kill those freaking son of bitches tomorrow"
Mike said and then he covers himself with a blanket.
"Mike's right. Let's go to sleep. We have a mission tomorrow"
Peter said. They turn off the light and silence befalls the room. An hour passed and you can hear snoring in the Bunker, but Peter stays awake. His contemplating of what will occur later keeps his eyes wide open. He rose from his bed and go to the lavatory. He gazes at the mirror stares at his own reflection, then he rinses his face up and went to bed. His eyes start to become heavy and silence befalls unto him.
"Wakey wakey, rise and shine f*****g gubbins!!!"
Tyler entered inside and violently knocking at the door with his rifle. The banging sound of the rifle hitting the metal door and his squeaky funny voice makes the group rise up from their bunk and stand on the floor.
"Put your s**t back together, go to the cafeteria in 15 mins. Let's meet up there."
Tyler said and then he leaves their Bunker. After they clean themselves up. They went to the corner on the right and went straight ahead. They cross paths with some survivors from different sectors and fortresses, and they understand once in for all the difference between them and others.
They arrived at the cafeteria. It was expansive. There's a number of people, comprising of survivors, soldiers, politicians, and even celebrities who were in it, talking and eating. They are sorted in different types of uniforms.
"Hey gubbins, get your ass off in here!"
Max yelled at the group. They all come near Max and settled on the table.
"Were just waiting for Tyler and we will be eating."
Max said
"What's in it for breakfast?"
Alex asked Max.
"It's Tuesday so probably tocino and eggs and fried rice once again."
Max replied to Alex.
Peter observes the crowd while waiting for Tyler. He notices a girl silently eating in the corner alone. She has her hair covering her face until her utensils fall into the ground. That's when Peter recognizes her face. He stood up in shock, upsetting everyone on the table.
" JANE???"
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Who is the mysterious woman? Was that really Jane? What will happen to the group now? Follow on the next chapter of YEAR 3000.
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