The Facility

The doors slid open and masses of soldiers spilled out. Eden grinned and begun her deadly dance.

She closed her eyes and leapt into the fray, relying on her acute hearing to guide her. She was only dimly aware of the chaos erupting around her. Bullets being fired at rapid rates. Screams of dying men. Then, she felt her claws meet their target: flesh.

She tore and slashed, dismembering and mauling, all while a serene expression covered her face. Eden felt a sting in her arm, but she pressed on through the pain. If she had opened her eyes, she would have been blinded by blood. She lost herself in the lovely serenade of dying wails and painful cries. This was what she was born to do. Her claws ripped at anything she touched, and she was delighted to feel warm blood spray across her arms and face, to hear the pained scream of the dying. A few more stings went unnoticed. Heads and limbs flew about her, leaving a trail of gore in her wake.

Eden felt at peace.

Elesh looked over to the wolf man before cutting down another man. 'Someone who could change form...intresting...' she thought to herself in the have of lunacy. She could feel the morale fading from the surviving men, some of them trying to flee and return to the elevator. She screeched in anger as she ripped the gun out of a dying guards hand and ran after them. "I'll be back!" She yelled as she chased after them into the elevator. She had just ran in after them all there was before the doors closed was her looking back with a toothy and bloodly smile before the elevator started going up.

It only took her a few minutes, on account of her having to figure out how to work the buttons to come back down. The inside of the elevator was a bloody mess, mangled bodies in a gory heap as she stepped over them. Now she had a slightly annoyed look on her face, the guards that were down but not dead caused her to roll her eyes. At this point, she was just hungry and feeling lazy and cruel. She took the gun off the body of on of the other guards, having the discarded the last one and just started firing wanting to get this over with as fast as possible. 'Maybe I can pilfer a food truck or something later.' she though to her self as she snapped the neck of one man and put a bullet in the heads of several others.

Kylar unloaded his last shot into a guards head, Kylar stood up and charged into the crowd taking several bullets to his flesh, but none hitting the bone, using his momentum Kylar side kicked a guard about twenty feet impaling him on the edge of a table, then Kylar grabbed a guard by the arm and flipped him over his shoulder, then he stomped on the mans face spattering his brains all over the floor. One guard shot Kylar's foot, Kylar snarled, he was pissed off, Kylar's vision turned red, he started rampaging smashing guard after guard. Kylar gave a roar and charged into the crowd sending men flying into the air, with no worry's about his safety or the others, it was just smash kill, smash kill...

Lunging across the room taking care of the rest of the guards, Skylers sliver fur was covered in a crimson red blanket of blood with only a small amount of it his own. So Peaceful but chaotic was the room blood guts and brains covered the room of the many guards that entered the room only few of them looked some what the same, staying in his werewolf like form scanning the room for anything perceived to be an enemy, but nothing lived damn near all the guards were dead or dying. Watching Kylars rampage in delight, the hybrid as he smashed and ripped guards apart. Even Eden got bloody slicing and tearing the flesh from the guards, Elesh vanished into the elevator finishing off the men inside, the room was hell for their enemies.

Finishing off the down guards without mercy, the walls of the room were panted in blood and stood in the center were the hybrids. Carrying out what they were made to do, Skyler knew that this would not be the last fight with the facility but the first of a very long war. Transforming back to normal falling to the floor throwing up blood, "We win.." Skyler spoke softly

Eden's trance broke as soon as the last guard was massacred. She looked around the gore-bathed room. A wave of pain washed over her. She'd been hit more times than shed thought. Her legs gave out. She gave a small cry and fell to her knees. It was hard to tell from the blood that covered her, but she saw a bullet wound in her calf. She was sure she had more, but she couldn't focus on that. Her vision blurred. It felt like the blood had been completely drained out of her. Light-headed and dizzy, Eden fell down on her side as her world faded to black. 

Kylar was down on the floor just smashing a long dead guard into the ground when he finally came to Kylar stood and kicked the guard across the room. He had a couple of bullet wounds but nothing was serious and nothing was embedded. Kylar looked down at Eden and said, "Back to being a pack mule." Kylar picked up Eden and then walked over to Skyler and picked him up also. Kylar yelled to the others, "Lets go after this blood bath there probably just going to blow up the entire hospital sooner or later." Kylar limped through the secret door and waited at the button to close it for the others to cross through the threshold of the door.

Elesh looked around at the room. Bodies and death were everywhere, and they were victorious. There was a moment of calm for her, he fact that they were rid of a menace for the time being gave her the relief that she needed. Another thing she needed was a bath and food from the outside world. Her wings were sticky with gore and blood and her fur looked like she had scales instead of fur. It was the calm before the next battle of this war and they need provisions.

"Where do we go now? This city is like nothing we've seen before." she said to the rest of the group. Her need to kill was sated, and would be until she was cornered again. Intelligence reigned over instinct once again for the bat and honestly the bloody air was starting to give her a headache. "Besides, the people upstairs will start to smell the place once the gore starts to rot." Elesh started to go through the dead and dying, looking for anything that could aid them. A knife, some money, small trinkets, anything she thought would be useful was pilfered off the bodies and pocketed.

She followed skyler out, still taking little things off the bodies of the guards before heading out the door. The start of a new life and the first order of bussiness was bloodshed. This was going to be a wild ride.

((EDIT))

It seemed as if things were starting to become increasingly bad, their position found out, and it seemed as if they had no real place to go. The talk of danger and guards seemed to flood the room, Krein knew he wouldn't be of much help with a large group of opponents. He was more specialized at silent killing, using his snake like appendages to silently squeeze the life out of his opponents, something of that nature would only be effective in a one on one type of situation, which he knew he couldn't get within the middle of combat. The question of where to go was soon answered by the elder man, as he flicked a switch to open a hidden doorway, he watched as some of the group filed into the unknown doorway, he dropped his arms with a sigh, making his way to follow the others that were escaping. Before he could make a move he felt a hand grab him, he turned to find the hand that grabbed him to belong to Elesh, before he could say a word he felt the sensation of her tongue on his cheek. He wasn't quite sure as to how to react to that, and even before he could she was already gone, with a bit of hesitation he started to move again, following the group that had already left out the hidden door.

Jared let his arm fall as the chaos died down. The hand gripping the pistol trembled slightly and his shoulder throbbed. The room was spattered in blood and flesh. "We win," Skyler whispered from where he was in his own corner of death and blood. Had they? Jared wasn't sure. They had killed the guards, but how many more lives would be lost the longer they stayed uncaught? But... did they deserve to stay captured? Jared could feel the beginnings of another headache coming on and he decided to put the philosophies for another time. For now he would help the hybrids. There was nothing more he could do.

Elesh began to talk again. "Where do we go now? This city is nothing like we've seen before... Besides, the people upstairs will start to smell the place once the gore starts to rot." She went to follow everyone out the door.

"I guess we'll just wing it," Jared muttered. "Sounds like everything that's happened to me." He glanced back at the corpses for a moment and then exited as well.

Elesh started to scratch at her fur, it was becoming sticky and tight from all the blood that was caked in it. Not only that, it was giving her fur a slight redish color then the typical gray color that it normally was. Her clothes would have to be burned and she would have to find or make a new set. She sighed, looking back at the hell they had caused, then ahead into the corridor. She wondered how she would fair among humans, with the right provisions and with careful planning; she could live pretty peacefully if she moved often enough for no one to notice. She wondered about the rest of the group as well, how everyone was fairing...how Krein was fairing...

Her head was down as she thought about him, her face turning a beat red. She never felt affection for anyone really, nor did she care for the well being for her before. So why now? Why gravitate toward him so much? Why care? Why lick him before he left with the rest of the group? he face turned a brighter and brighter red as her thoughts dwelled on him. the bat didn't look up for any reason, she didn't want to show her face for the time being, not until she had a quick way out....

"I can walk big guy, just 12 bullet holes wont keep me down for long" Skyler said laughing getting off Kyler's shoulder, standing up weakly walking toward the next besides Kyler. Walking forward weakly, his arms and chest were filled with bullet holes laughing crazed "lets get out of here quickly we'll change when we get to the group, but for now we have to move" He noticed that everyone was kind of dazed from the combat, but besides his wounds Skyler was completely fine. He knew killing was needed but getting out alive had a much higher meaning. The smell of blood clouded the air making it much harder to smell the group that escaped, clearing his mind holding on to Kyler as he slowly stumbled. "We got to move bro" He said in friendly way keeping the giant close

Aello and Kathleen had been gathering supplies while the othrs faught. They grabbed water, medical kits, dried meats and fruits, and other things the group may need on their travels, inlcuding ropes and such. They awaited the others to meet them at the end of the tunnel, hoping they were all ok. Kathleen sent out a private prayer to her fahter, Thankyuo father, for everthing. Be safe.

((Sorry I had to work, once everyone is through the old man will close the passage way behind them and they will be safe in the tunnels for a while. That will be the last time the old man appears))

"Kathleen!" Jared said, surprised. He saw that Aello and the others didn't seem to mind her presence and accepted it easily. "You're here too?" She was the other human, I guess. He came to a stop beside the scientist and shook his head. "Stupid question. I think I can see you here," he added drily. His eyes noted the equipment all packed together and he tilted his head minutely to the side as he regarded Kathleen. "I hope you have more of a plan than what we seem to be going by right now."

Kathleen's heart leaped as she saw Jared. She was hapy he was alright, but then stricken with fear. He can never go back now... She set her jar determined, and said, "Im sorry that you keep going through this but-," She lifted her gun quickly and aimed it right between Jared's eyes, "You have to have to make a decision. You are either with us now, or I will kill you right here-And if i so even see you move for your gun I will pull the trigger." She flashed back on the gaurd she had killed earlier. No one knew where she was She wouldn't let him live to tell them either. She was finally with her Aello, and No one was going to take that from her. Though deep down..she prayed he would side with them. This one would most definantly hurt...
"You have to understand, if they find them...they will kill them. You have seen the good in these kids, I'm starting to wonder if we were wrong about them being more animal than human...I know we were wrong to treat them badly."

Aello watched kathleen threaten the man...she was in awe. Never had she seen her sweet Kathleen this way. It was primal, as if she was protecting her young. She walked up beside Kathleen and said, "And there is now way you could get past me. Even if you did, it would be a short chase." SHe was thinking about Shane..and the future she wanted with him.

"Like being under gunpoint would provide a truthful answer," Jared pointed out. He hesitated and became more serious. "Kathleen... I'd really like to help them. I know they're not just animals. But... you know they're made to kill - people like us." He swallowed and his eyes became slightly unfocused. Thoughts, arguments, plans, things that had been repeated through his mind countless times since he had joined as a guard went through his mind again. "Listen, Kathleen... I just want you to answer a question before I decide. Do you trust them?" There was nothing about letting him free, nothing about the deaths that could be brought about by leaving the hybrids alive. Just one question: Did she trust them?

"I trust myself. There are those here that I trust with my life. I know what must be done if they try...I'm giving them the chance they never got back there. So far every single one fo them has been kind to me, when they should have eaten me the moment they smelled me. But I'm still alive, and they have even protected me." Her hand started to shake a bit as she spoke, and tears slowly rolled out of her eyes, "I won't let you hurt them, and you know as soon as they fin them they will kill all of them. Shane, Aello, Kylar...you haven't reported back in days. What do you think they are going to think? She shot her head up to look at him, tears rolling faster, she barked at him, no longer able to hold back the emotions inside of her, "THey already suspect you are with us, and trying to prove them wrong may very well get you killed.' She lowered her weapon. "I can't kill you Jared, but tell me this. THe other hybrids will be here soon, do you think you can outrun all of them? They slaughtered those men, without hesitation, to protect themselves. They will treat you just the same." she turned and walked back towards to bags. She tucked her gun away and sat with Aello.
"I choose to be on their side, free from that place myself," she looked back at him kindly, "but it's your choice." SHe started petting Aello's plume, "I bet she will even give you a little headstart, unlike the others she hasn't killed on a long time. If I aked her to, she would."

Aello's mouth watered, her eyes were wide and she crouched in an attack position, ready to hop on top of him. She could imagine her weight landing on top of him, and her talons piercing his lungs as she sat on his chest. She would peer into his eyes and smile her wicked smile before ripping out his throat and drinking his warm blood. Her eyes looked crazed, and she shifted her wieght back and forth, a little drool slid from her lips. But she sat next to Kathleen, with kathleen resting her head on her head. She looked more like a crazed pet than a person. She waited for the command.
"This is how much she cares about me Jared," Kathleen said, "she will protect me...no matter the cost. If you let her, them...they will protect you too"

Jared heaved a sigh. "I..." He looked at Kathleen's determined stance and the pleading in her eyes. I guess... He squared his shoulders and decided to throw down his doubts and make his choice. He gave a small smile. "You don't have to worry about me, I suppose. I'll stand with you guys." While he still had his doubts, he couldn't help but feel relieved that he had chosen, freeing him from the indecision of where his loyalties had lain.

Kathleen cooed to Aello, "You here that honey, there is no need anymore." as she pet her white plume Aello became noticable calmer untill she was back to her normal self. It was like a mouse taming a lion, but she had calmed her with ease.
Kathleen said to Jared, "Can I please have your guns? It will be easier to convince the others if you arent armed. Trust me, you will be safe as long as you are with me." she reached out to take the weapons with one hand, with the other held out a bag of supplies, "And here, help us carry this stuff to the exit."
Kathleen thought to herself, We can really use his help, there would be no wanted posters pinned up for a deadman...
"We need a plan, where can we go from here?" she half asked him, half spoke to herself aloud, "This tunnel spits out near the city, but we can't take them in there." She wasn't sure what to do next.

((OOC:Idk where to go from here!!! Brainstorming time or something!!!))

(OOC: TO THE OOC THREAD! AWAYYYY)

Jared paused and glanced down. He glanced up again and held out the only gun he had still gripped in his hand. "I think Kylar took my own guns and Shane gave me this one." He parted with it slightly reluctantly. He felt rather naked without his weapons or some means of defense - not counting his own fists and feet. Then he scooped up the bag and carefully eased the weight, making sure it didn't strain his shoulder. "Hmm..." he said thoughtfully.

"Well sir you made it out alive..." Skyler said, pausing as he walked behind the man "For now at least, I can't say I trust you fully but you did put up a hell of a fight. So you're alright with me, don't do anything stupid and you'll live to see tomorrow simple as that" Skyler finished his little talk with Jared. Skyler did not care for the life of this particular person, but deep inside he knew that the man could be trusted slightly. Glancing at Kathleen, "Doc Im going to need you to remove some more bullets, they didnt bring the silver ones so my wounds will heal faster than before". As she slightly Ignored him Kathleen focused on the groups next move "This tunnel spits out near the city, but we can't take them in there." it was obvious that Kathleen was lost in thought and contemplation, even Skyler had no idea what their next move could be. It would be damn near impossible for the whole group to slip into and integrate with the city unnoticed , plus the facility would continue to hunt them even if the fights took to the city.

"Well I say we get cleaned first, then we slip into a motel or something in the night while we plan out our next move. Where we are now isn't safe nor where this tunnel will leave us, we need a base of operations or something" Skyler spoke to the group pulling out some of the dry blood from his hair, "We can only run for so long guys and you know it, we're going to run out of places to run to... We together must stand and fight!" he yelled trying to rise the moral of the group. Although he was alone for such a long time growing up, hes finally found a family.

We together must stand and fight!"

Eden's eyes opened slowly and drowsily. Was that Skylar's voice? She couldn't tell. She hopped out of Kylar's grip, and opened her mouth slightly to thank him, but no sound came out. Eden shook her head, trying to get her bearings. She was hurting all over, particularly in her leg. She found that she could put some pressure on it, though. Enough to stand and most likely walk. 

She cleared her throat and found she could speak. "Wait... were exactly are we goin'?" Her simple mind tried to reason and answer the question by herself, but her head hurt too much. 

Kylar smiled and said to Skyler "That was incredibly cheesy, but lets go with it." Kylar started to limp up to Kathleen and asked, "You know this town right? you've got to know someplace that is closed down, maybe a foreclosed warehouse or something like that?" Kylar was half hoping she had a mom or something, a place with running water, but they would have to suffice with a foreclosed warehouse with no water because the city would get suspicious and come looking if they turned the water on in a foreclosed building.

"Perhaps," Krein started to the group, "I can be of some assistance?" he pushed himself off the wall that he was leaning on, and started walking closer to the group. Thus far he hasn't been able to do anything for them, he couldn't even participate in the battle that some of the others took part in. "On the outside I look completely human, and I'm not covered in blood as the rest of you are. I can go out and find some place for us to stay, also my body structures is a bit different, so I can slip into a closed down building through almost any opening without making any noise or having to literally break into it". He wasn't quite sure how they would respond, but he wanted to do something useful, even if it was just this once. He was hoping the others would allow it, he felt as if he needed to do something, to have a reason for him to stick with the others, he didn't want to feel as if he were just dead weight to the others. He waited for their answer with a bit of anxiety, he didn't quite know a lot about them and they didn't know much about him, he wasn't sure how much trust they had in him so he knew there was a possibility of them rejecting his idea.

Jared nodded to Skyler after his little "talk." He paused, trying to think of some ideas for them to use. When Krein walked up and offered his services, Jared looked at him. "I don't see any reason why not," Jared said, glancing at the others. "He provides lots of good reasons why he should go." In fact, Krein looked to be their best bet. "Maybe Kathleen can go with him too?"