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Post by Kida on Jan 23, 2010 2:19:13 GMT -5
It was too bad Gradia was closed down because of this epidemic. If it hadn't maybe Kida could have bought herself a new mp3. Or a game. Sadly, though she was in front of one of the best malls around, it was closed because of the presence of synthetic people. They had been spotted in the area, apparently even getting inside the mall at some point.
Kida huffed as she stood, leaning up against the wall next to the doors of Degenera Mall. It was night and a little cold out. Usually this wouldn't have bothered her, but as she waited for Takato to show up she got the disturbing feeling that someone (or something) was watching her. She shook her head. What had those scientists been thinking, trying to make artificial people? Didn't they know there was a line that just shouldn't be crossed?
Getting impatient due to the chill running up her spine Kida pushed herself off from the wall and started to pace. Her senses were on the alert, waiting for movement to indicate danger of some kind. Kida had decided to leave Bec at home. She couldn't ensure his safety here and she didn't want anything happening to the little guy, Kida didn't think she could bare such a thing.
Trying to ignore the slight fog in the distance, Kida played with the items in her pocket. "C'mon...." she muttered to herself under her breath. "I don't need a horror film to tell me this is bad already...."
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Post by Takato on Jan 23, 2010 2:52:54 GMT -5
Takato was walking down the street to the meeting point where he agreed to meet kida. He was slightly annoyed with the scientist who created these things. (He read up on it on the way here) If a population was running low, then let it run low and alow nature to take its course. It wouldve taken no time for the population to grow again. Takato then stopped. He noticed something very peculiar. This town once had been a very busy town. Now it was a ghost town.
"Serves them right" He grumbled as he kept walking down this path. Thats what they get for trying to make the population grow. They make it Decrease by that much more. Or maybe everyone was hiding behind locked doors only to come out when necessary. Like when running low on food supplies. Takato studied this town as he continued to walk by. And he noticed it was very easy to get lost here. Him being used to forest and praires. The metal was starting to throw him off a bit.
It was then he spotted a very familiar figure. Takato smirked as he walked over to her. To be honest he was glad to see her standing there in one piece. Maybe he should've meet her outside of town instead of inside. "Why hello Gorgeous" he greeted warmly.
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Post by Kida on Jan 23, 2010 3:12:11 GMT -5
Since Kida had been so painfully aware of her surroundings she had heard the footsteps of Takato's approach. Of course anyone might have because it echoed off the metal buildings that closed them inside the city. However she didn't know it was Takato, so she braced herself for a fight. When her brain recognized the person's face she relaxed and huffed out a breath. "Hey....Thanks for coming." And almost giving me a heart attack.
"I did a little bit of research when I got here...Apparently they have an infestation inside the mall." She pointed back at the building behind her. "So far I haven't heard anything or seen anything.....But I didn't want to go inside until you got here. Safety and numbers and all that." Kida wasn't going to admit (not yet anyway) that she had a serious case of the creeps here. And (though she wasn't admitting it) she didn't blame herself. After all the town looked like it was vacant and there were groups of crazed creatures on the loose.
"You ready...?" She slipped a key out of her pocket. One that she had acquired from an unmanned key locker, but she would never tell. Kida knew they were going to have to be stealthy here lest the creatures get them before they could be exterminated. "How much do you know about what's going on anyway....?"
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Post by Takato on Jan 23, 2010 3:30:34 GMT -5
"I read the paper along the way, Some guy created some super being mutants and now they are attacking the town" That pretty much summed it up. Sure maybe it was blunt. But at times like these, you really dont have the time to go into all the details.
Takato was about to say something about the key, when he realized, her really didn't care, where she got it. Technically its all to the one survives and survivors live by the rule 'Finders Keepers'. Takato shrugged as he pulled out his shot guns. He also had a small bag. Containing bullets. He had a feeling he was going to need lots of them. Lots and lots of bullets. "Ready when you are, Arlene" he said Cocking his gun, getting ready for what ever was to come.
Takato then looked at Kida for a second. Noticing that she had nothing on her. No gun, no knife, or atleast none that he could see. Did she honestly plan to attack them with water? As mortifying as that sounded by the fact of being attacked by large bodies of water. He honestly didn't know if that would help much. But then again he could be wrong. But still he had to ask.
"Uh, Arelene, Do you have anything to defend yourself with?" He asked her before she opened the door. He wanted to double check before they both went wondering in.
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Post by Kida on Jan 23, 2010 3:48:14 GMT -5
Kida had been turning to unlock the main doors when Takato asked her if she was ready to defend herself. "Well...I have my martial arts training, my ability to control water...and a couple of hidden items." Kida had realized that in this particular situation her lack of guns might bite her in the ass. So she'd picked up a couple of daggers along the way here.
"I've heard a lot about them infecting people....So to be on the safe side, try not to touch them at all." Kida gestured to herself. She had worn black boots and pants and a long sleeved shirt that clung to her body. A pair of gloves and she was set. Unfortunately she sort of looked like a mugger in her opinion. Her sense of fashion had berated her until she had added a few fun accessories of course. One dagger was strapped to her thigh, another to her upper arm and her belt held a couple of bottle of water just in case she couldn't find any.
"Nice guns though..." Kida hadn't tried shooting a gun very often so she wasn't a good shot. Instead she'd have to rely on using the mall to her advantage. She knew there must be drinking fountains inside, not to mention sinks in the bathrooms, possibly a fountain in the middle. All of these things she could use. "You have enough amo?"
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Post by Takato on Jan 23, 2010 4:20:27 GMT -5
Now he wished someone would have told him that sooner. Luckily for him the only thing really showing was his arms. But Takato didn't plan on getting near them at any points. Hence the reason he brought his guns. So that he could shot them from afar. He started to notice a few daggers here and there. But again, That meant getting close to them. Which Takato was NOT fond of. It was a good thing he brought both of them instead of one. It was a pian to carry both of them around but he had a feeling he would need them. He then handed Kida his gun. "Here, Take it I dont like the idea of them getting close... period." Takato said
He then pulled out his second gun. Opening filling the bullets into the gun cocking it once more. "you can never have enough amo" He said smirking. He could have ran with the 'nice guns' comment, for at first it completely caught him off guard. But this was the moment Takato had to be serious. These things were life or death threat. Takato would never admit it. But these synthetic men, Gave him the creeps. Of course, he had to be brave and stand his ground. Esspecially for Kida. Even though, she looked cool calm and collected. He still felt, it was his responsibility not only to protect her and make sure she is safe but to be strong for her too.
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Post by Kida on Jan 23, 2010 22:22:55 GMT -5
Instead of taking the gun, Kida blinked down at it. "Uh....I'm not a very good shot. I would be better off with no gun at all." The chances that she would hit her target were not good. In the end she would probably just be wasting the bullets, maybe even causing more damage to themselves than the synthetic men. "Keep it. I'm resourceful, I won't get taken down easily." Kida gave him a thumbs up but didn't smile like she might normally have. "Promise."
"Besides.... They infect people by biting them. That's how they spread the virus or germs or whatever it is." Kida rolled her neck and ran over the information she was given in her head. "They also regenerate... So we're going to have to inflict some very serious damage to put them down. Not to mention they're resistant to bullets." Kida gestured to his guns. "I asked if you had enough because it'll take a lot to put them down."
Since she had started traveling here Kida had started thinking about sure fire ways to kill a creature. It wasn't exactly a fun thought, but decapitation seemed to be the best path. Either that or, as she'd said, some very serious damage. Of course they didn't know how many of these creatures were inside. If worse came to worse they might have to bail out and rethink their strategy. Hmn, maybe a strategy. "I think we should try to keep the element of surprise as best we can..... They're supposed to be really violent."
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Post by Takato on Jan 24, 2010 23:21:03 GMT -5
Takato shoulders then dropped. Resistant to bullets. He wished the gun shop guy would have told him that when Takato said he was on his way to Gradia. He gritted his teeth with a small growl. Whose bright idea was to make them invincible anyways? Now he was angry. He then leaned up against the wall. She was right, the element of surprise. But how do you take down something that was invincible? That was the true question.
"We need a plan, Got any ideas?" Takato was up for anything. He was up for anything really. Being the bait in a trap? he had the speed he hardly doubt they had the speed the catch up. But then again, thats up in the air. They do have super strenght so who knows what condition their legs were in.
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Post by Kida on Jan 25, 2010 1:00:48 GMT -5
"Uh...Not really. Just to keep the element of surprise and take them down." They weren't going to really know what the deal was until they got inside and started fighting. "Hey....Don't feel too bad. The bullets will work, it'll just take a lot, I'm sure." Kida just hoped it didn't take his entire supply to kill one. "And it is possible to find some knives or something in the mall....I'm sure they have a kitchen center or something."
"And if we need to....we'll run. Get to safe ground and regroup." The wait was starting to wear on Kida and make her nerves worse about getting into this. "C'mon..." Kida turned and walked to the doors, inserting the key and unlocking them. The of the doors shooting open and locking into place as they would during business hours had Kida holding her breath. The noise was so loud she could feel it reverberate through her body and echo down the dark hole she now faced. Kida waited for something to move, to launch itself in attack. The synthetics had to have heard the noise of the main doors.
But when nothing happened Kida released a breath she had been holding in. Now the darkness.... Whoever said that adults loose their childhood fears was lying. The very core fears of adults were just the same as when they were little. The fear of the unknown, the fear of being alone and the fear of the dark. Unfortunately they were facing two of those immediately. Should they get cut off from one another they would be facing all of them. Kida tried to fortify herself as she stood there, preparing to enter the throat of the beast. It was a small comfort to know that the teeth (the doors) could not snap shut upon them once they had entered.
Kida looked back at Takato. "Together?"
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Post by Takato on Jan 25, 2010 1:25:11 GMT -5
Takato sighed. I guess there really wasn't much they could do. Kida was now getting impatient. He could see it in her eyes. When she opened the door making the loud noise, Takato flinched, He was positive if there were any Syns here they heard that. He looked at Kida. "Well, I'm certainly not letting you go in alone" He said now standing beside her. Takato looked inside and noticed one thing. It was dark and they could hardly see. Takato could see because of one small feature. He could see in the dark. His vision at night was like a T-rex. Cant really see anything unless it moves.
He hated not being able to see. Especially now. Of all times, why did it have to be the dark when they got here. Takato kept hold of his gun. One was on strapped to his shoulder as he held the other one. Keeping it near his face in case anything decided to move, or Jump out at him. This place reeked of dried blood. And you didn't need an enhanced smell to know that. He really wished he had a flashlight of some sort. "Stay close" He said. He had a bad feeling about this place. And that was enough for him to know.... something was here for sure.
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Post by Kida on Jan 25, 2010 1:45:42 GMT -5
She would have said 'no worries there', but the breath caught in her throat the moment they walked in. Kida covered her nose and mouth with a hand at the scent of dried blood. Fighting back the urge to gag, she kept her footsteps quiet and scanned for anything at all that she might be able to make out. She wanted to communicate the need for light, but was afraid to make any noise.
They were in for some serious trouble if they were blind and the synthetic men had night vision. Of course, Kida wouldn't put it past the crazy scientists to actually give them the ability. Kida had been here to this mall many times depleting her bank account and accumulating games and books so she had a good idea of where they were despite the dark. However Kida was not comfortable feeling her way out the whole time. Where's the breakers? Or the control room?
Kida knew there had to be something like that near so she took Takato's arm and start towards the right way, going slowly so she didn't end up running into it in the dark. When her finger tips touched the cool, flat surface, she walked forward, waiting for the corner that would turn into a hallway with bathrooms. There had also been two other doors that said 'Staff Only'. One of them just might have the switches to the lights in the mall. "Lights might be over here." she whispered as quietly as she could to Takato while she lead him.
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Post by Takato on Jan 25, 2010 2:03:19 GMT -5
Takato had no choice but to follow Kida. He didn't know where he was going, seems he has never been here before. Thats when she stopped at two doors. Barely making out what they said. Takato had to focus really hard. Taking a few steps closer only helped him. He read, 'Staff Only'. He heard Kida's whisper. Takato chose the door on the left. "Lets go through here" He whispered to her. The Mall was so quiet and errie, you felt as if you had to be quiet. But in this case, they really did have to. Or else, they could be in some serious danger. He's surprised they hadn't ran into anything yet. Takato grabbed Kida's hand leading her threw the door. He honestly didn't know which door may had the breaker, But standing there gave him nothing but the chills.
Slowly pushing the door open, He squinted his eyes trying to see if anything was in the room. There was nothing as he could see. He placed his hand hoping to find a switch. When suddenly he found something.
CLICK
Takato blinked fast. For that breif moment he was in the dark his eyes had just started adapting to it. Temperarly blind, Takato tried to open but everything was a bit fuzzy. Finally his eyes adapted. He looked around the room. Yes there were alot of buttons and switches but was this the right place?
"Is this it?" He asked with his gun still up. Just cause he can see now, didn't mean nothing wasn't going to pop out at them.
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Post by Kida on Jan 25, 2010 2:22:17 GMT -5
"Gah!" Kida clamped her eyes shut and put her hand over them. "Sear my retinas...thanks...." she whispered. She waited until her eyes didn't ache and then slowly opened them to her surroundings. The room wasn't very large and it was painfully white now that she was seeing again. Painfully white all except for the myriad of buttons, switches and a fairly large splatter of crimson on the ground.
Kida went rigid. The smell was still hard to breathe through, but the sight of the blood, the pattern it had made on the floor was far more sickening. It could distinctly be seen how the head of a person had been throw against the hard tile repeatedly. As many fights as Kida had been in and as many violent books, comics and movies she entertained herself with it didn't change the fact that she had not been confronted with such violence in reality before. Kida tried to restrain her thoughts before her imagination could show her horrors that might send her screaming from the room. Instead she forced the awful taste of fear down her throat and solidified her courage.
"Yeah....This is it..." she whispered. Kida went to the counters. There were also multiple video screens on the wall where the security could supervise the mall. If she could get the lights and the cameras going they could see what they were up against. She scanned the labels and switched on 'cameras'. The screens came on, but were still dark due to the lack of light inside the mall. A bit more searching and Kida switched on the main lights. This turned on the all the lights in the foyers, halls and door ways but did not operate the lights of the individual stores, which were left black.
When Kida looked up to the video screens she couldn't help the gasp that escaped her. There were a few visable pools of blood here and there through out the mall. Not to mention quite a few startled and angry creatures that look eerie similar to humans that might have once worked in the mall.
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Post by Takato on Jan 25, 2010 2:45:18 GMT -5
Takato watched Kida, scanning around the room. He then looked at Kida. He too was surprised, not by the pools of blood but of the mutants. They looked liked they were pissed. Like they were woken up on the wrong side of the bed for a week strait. It was then he saw one of the things walking down the hall. The very same one they were just walking through. Takato then quickly walked towards the door, Locking it. He watched the camera intently. 'Go away go away go away' Takato stood near the door listening. Watching the screen, he clutched his gun, Praying it wasn't going to come in here just yet. Takato wanted to watch them just a little bit more.
Thankfully it just kept walking. But that didn't mean they were in the clear just yet. Takato looked at the wall. There was a map tapped to it. "In case of Emergency" He read. "Well, I call this an emergency" He said pulling the map off the wall. With this they could probably stick with the 'element of surprise'. Takato also found an axe, in a glass case, that read 'In case of fire'. This wasn't exactly a fire, but maybe it could be proved useful.
BANG BANG BANG!
Takato froze at the sound of a banging noise on the door. 'Fuck' he thought to himself. He looked at the screen. It was defiantly one of them. Takato quickly grabbed broke the glass grabbing the axe. Invincable to bullets, Well, then he'd have to get a taste of getting his head chopped off. Not that he'd hold these guy's heads as a trophy. But it'd definately be something to be proud of... Right? Takato quietly crept towards the door, He heard a distinct growling. Axe in hand, Takato decided he could take one of them on. But when he opened the door... There wasn't one anymore.
They were now in some deep shit. Takato quickly tried to close the door before they go it but they struggled with him. Trying to force their way in. It was like they didnt feel any pain either, for Takato was slamming the door on their arms. 'Fuck fuck fuck' Takato struggled trying to keep them out. But by himself against 5 Syns, was almost damn near imposible
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Post by NPC: Male on Jan 25, 2010 3:29:14 GMT -5
The Syns, five in total, were shoving themselves onto the half opened door, roaring in fury and desperate to feed. Two of them reached in and grabbed what ever cloth they could reach and pulled hard in an attempt to get the living being on the other side of the door. The other three heaved, thrashing about and in a few more seconds shoved at the door in unison bringing it down and allowing all five of them to enter.
Stumbling inside, the Syns regained composure and stood on all fours baring their human-like teeth and exposing their inhuman complexions. Their eyes burned synthetic ice blue as they started to circle the two people inside the power room. Once they have herded Takato and Kida closer together, two Syns jumped for them anticipating on making a kill.
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