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// Story: SINGULARITY Equestria
// Chapter one : Power corrupts
// Author: Azzazel
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Authors notes: Alright another story, another crossover, I hope you like it, if you enjoy crossovers I have another one in the works involving Prototype. Enjoy your read.
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Chapter one.
On the island of Katorga-12, in the ruined facility where the E-99 core lies. Captain Nathaniel Renko, current possessor of the most powerful device created, finds Victor Barisov at gun point by the most wanted man on the planet. Renko disarms Demichev and is left with a choice : to either right what's wrong by killing Demichev and going back in time to prevent his rescue, but ending his own life, or killing Barisov and rule the world along side Demichev. Renko kills Demichev and fixes the past, he wakes up in the helicopter with no memories of what had happened. The helicopter turned tail and went on its way home, between cliffs laying half sunk in the ocean, was a statued of a scientist with a strange device on his hand and a pair of glasses.
After fixing his mistake of saving Demichev, the past took a different turn, Barisov had decided to keep the TMD for himself to research and upgrade it to become the ultimate tool. But after a while with prolonged exposure to the E-99 element has driven Barisov insane. Drunk with power and having finished with the beneficial aspects of the TMD, Barisov is on the hunt for the last part for the device. The TMD Amplifier, the last step for creating the ultimate weapon. A mere shadow of his former self, he still haunts the piece, the TMD trapping his body in time and thus stopping the aging process, giving him the time he needs, and soon he will find it.
One hour after deciding the mission was a dud, Renko is on his way home. Unknown to them that a second helicopter, carrying a specialized team of soldiers had landed on a different side of the island. The American government had sent the team to assist captain Renko from the shadows, however they would die the moment they would touch down on the island. But since the past had been altered they were met with no resistance. They did not know however that Renko had never even landed and that the mission was aborted.
Moments after landing. The team formed of six males and one female, got out of the copter with their respective gear and looked around. The pilot yelled from the cockpit.
'' Alright, you head out and see what all this shit is about.'' The pilot received a hand motion from the commander and took to the air.
''So what is this about anyway, it's not like any other gig the higher ups gave us?'' The female asked in an annoyed tone.
''Its a simple recon mission Scarlet. We go in, find information if there is any and we go back, easy as that.'' The commander responded in his usual passive voice.
Jonathan Green current commander of team Alpha had been assigned with the mission of locating important intel on the unmapped island. The mission was simple, get in, find important information and get out. He had been sent on missions blind before so this wasn't new. He stood at 6.3 feet, with short black hair that had a small natural shine to it, his golden brown eyes taking in his surrounding. To show his rank he wore a special, black kevlar uniform, neither member was wearing any kind of head gear, except for the new guy. He gave his team a once-over before speaking.
''Alright, we're going to have to split up, cover more ground.'' He looked at the rookie and his top sniper. '' Damian, you are going with the rookie and Scarlet to that tower north-west from here. It might hold vital information, Rookie here can deal with cracking any locks or tech the soviets left behind. Damian will provide cover if there are any hostiles, and Scarlet you're the expert in light powered weaponry and close corner combat so your presence is necessary in case you encounter anything in close quarters.'' He explained before she could argue, the rookie saluted and Damian just nodded brushing some of his long hair from his eyes.
''Roland you're the heavy weapons expert I want you to mow down any hostiles in the area. You're going with Harper and Crow to the military facility north-east of here. Harper your explosive skills will help with any armored obstacle you might meet. Crow, I'm counting on you to take care of any injuries they might sustain.'' Roland and Harper nodded but Crow raised an eyebrow.
''So, you're planing on going out alone, again ? This is not exactly smart John.'' The field medic said with a sigh.
'' When we're out on the field it's commander Green, smart or not you got your orders. Now head out!'' Crow sighed again but agreed, his friend knew best after all. They each went their separate ways, John with M16 in hand, knife and pistol on his belt chose to head to the medical facility up north.
The sweep they did before landing provided decent enough knowledge about their surroundings. They each went their separate ways, the scenery was post-apocalyptic, human shaped skeletons were sprawled along the streets, though few and far between it was still a gruesome sight. The dull gray light of a crumbling city, set a pretty unnerving atmosphere, even for a team of that caliber. John made his way through the abandoned streets and towards the hospital. From the alleys it felt like he was being watched. As he reached the entrance he saw a small pile of bodies, upon further inspection they were skinny, pink and warty. The best way to describe them would be mutants, thin and very deformed, there was only one half of the body that lay on top, and the smell was the worst thing the commander ever encountered. He backed away slightly and pulled his radio.
'' Team Alpha can you hear me ?'' He awaited response. ''I repeat can you hear me?'' A few moments later there was a collective response from his team. Scarlet was the first to ask what happened,
''We have a situation, I came across a pile of rotting deformed bodies, they look heavily mutated.''
''So, we see bodies all the time, I mean hell I've had my stack of kills and I'm pretty proud.'' Harper replied in an annoying tone.
''Think for a moment Sherlock, this place was abandoned over four decades ago.'' Crow responded for everyone to hear. Harper just made a confused face, and the doctor sighed '' Harper a body decays rapidly and by now other than clean bones we shouldn't see anything else. We were briefed that this island was uninhabited, and we came across skeletons on the way here meaning remnants of the past. So why haven't these bodies decayed yet? Only one answer... We're not alone.'' There was a collective pause, but before anyone could respond there was a scream from the commander and a few fired shots. There was silence a few minutes before a reply.
''A warning for all of you, even if it looks dead put a bullet between the eyes just to be sure.'' A sigh of relief came from all the lines. '' Don't get greedy with these freaks, stay on your toes, and don't underestimate them, I was just attacked by a torso.'' The commander ordered, he was scared of course, but he was used to staring death in the face, just that this time death was a lot uglier. Apparently his team reached their destinations with no resistance, he then proceeded inside the abandoned building, his goal was to find medical reports or anything that might hold a clue to what had happened there. He decided to go from top to bottom.
On the second floor were a bunch of hospital rooms, all of them showing the unkindness of time as the walls had pealed paint, most windows broken, and skeletons in most of the rooms. Despite the scenery he searched with a stern determination in each room, most of the time not finding anything of interest. But in some storage rooms he found small rectangular objects that looked like futuristic batteries, which had a glowing red vials connected to each-other. He voiced his findings trough the radio and it seemed Crow has also stumbled upon some. He told him that they definitely held a high amount of energy, since he used one to power an old generator, and should hold on to them as they could prove highly useful in time. That and the government would pay top dollar for such finds.
After searching through all but one room at the top floor. And a nasty encounter with a closet mutant, Green now had five 'energy cells' as Crow suggested they call them and still zero information as to what happened. Time seems to have destroyed all evidence, yet there was still one room before he would head down. His backpack now holding five cells, one army medkit, 2 clips worth of 9mm ammo and 4 clips for his silenced m16. With a sigh he headed towards the last door, it was locked. With the weapon in hand he shot two bullets at the latch and kicked the door open ready to shoot down any abominations in his way. It was a simple office old and crumbling, but it might hold useful information.
Green proceeded to search through the drawers and pulled out anything in good enough condition to read. It was Russian but he could read it just as well, there was one in particular that was locked, which was quickly opened by a well placed 9mm shot. Inside were a few intact notes, another of those energy cells and 24 bullets that looked like they would fit a revolver. He packed the cell and the bullets and set about to read the papers. Most of it was useless, except for a few entries that spoke of a strange element called E-99 which could be used for multiple purposes. It was fascinating and just the kind of information they were on the look out for. He radioed his team for what to keep an eye out and packed everything E-99 related in his backpack before proceeding on the lower level.
After searching the whole lower level the commander had found 12 revolver bullets, and 2 mags for an assault rifle inside a locker, but without the actual rifle they were worthless since they weren't compatible with his M16. Information wise he found nothing new, just a few reports, and a weird schematic on the chalkboard. What did unnerve him was the fact that he found ammunition in a place of healing. Aside from that he had found 2 more of the energy cells and had one more place to check before leaving. The security room, while he walked towards his destination he pondered if he should try and take some of the medicine the soviets left behind. But reason quickly told him that old medicine is only good for poison. He reached the door, and it was locked, they just couldn't make this easy could they ? He pointed his M16 once more and shoot two bullets, and just like before he kicked the door open with his weapon ready. All the search was tiring, not physically but mentally, it didn't mean he was letting his guard down though.
He entered the room, it was hardly different form from the others. Same brown walls with pealing paint, same aging pattern on miscellaneous objects all caked with a fine layer of dust. Again he turned the room upside-down finding 2 more energy cells, another 12 revolver rounds and some important E-99 related documents. From what he could gather, they explained that they were working on a device that used E-99 and could be highly beneficial. Again he stored the objects in his backpack and proceeded to exit the room, when something caught his eye. A part of the wall was sticking out, like it was recently cleaned. He felt around the wall and found a cleverly hidden switch. He pushed the switch and the wall started to slide, revealing a small elevator fit for only two people. He voiced his findings over the radio.
''Interesting, head inside to investigate but proceed with caution. Me, Harper and Roland encountered some mutants but Roland made short work of them, aside from that we haven't found anything of use except for some ordinance that is surprisingly just as advanced as what we have if not more advanced. Beyond that I came across a few documents mentioning an E-99 bomb. Apparently they found a way to use this element in creating a bomb as big as a backpack but potent enough to blow up this entire island.'' Crow explained over the radio.
'' We need to dig deeper, you three continue searching for anything that might aid us, I will go in and see what I can uncover.'' He stepped into the elevator which only had two buttons, he pressed the lower one and nothing happened. ''Damn thing isn't working, but it was surely used recently. Hold on a sec.'' He turned his attention to an open panel which looked like it missed a piece. ''Crow, how did you say you started that generator? It seems this elevator had a piece removed...'' He said trough the radio.
''Harper here, figured one of those energy cells fit into a rectangular compartment, much like a battery, although it took three of those things to get it working. And this generator is big, just smaller than the helicopter we arrived in.'' He explained.
Surely enough there was a rectangular shaped box in which an energy cell would fit perfectly. He took one out of his backpack, connected it, pushed the button and sure enough the elevator started descending.
''Good job Harper, the elevator is moving. Scarlet, Rookie, Damian how are things up there?'' He was met with static. ''I repeat how are things up there?'' He met static once more, someone answered but didn't say a word. ''God damn it, are you there?'' He ask frustrated, finally there came a voice.
''Yes.'' Only one word was spoken, in a calm collected voice.
''Shit Damian, give me a heart attack will you? Good to hear your voice, why isn't Scarlet or Rookie responding?'' He asked with a sigh of relief while the elevator descended.
''Rookie is working, Scarlet is dead.'' He said in a flat tone, everything fell silent for a while.
''Damian, I want you to repeat and confirm what you said.'' The commander said in a calm voice.
''Scarlet is dead, suicide with nato grenade to save our lives. Encountered mutants on the way.'' He explained.
''Bullshit. I know Scarlet. She took twenty soviets by herself with a pocket knife, there's no way in hell she could have been killed by those freaks.'' Harper yelled through the radio.
'' Calm down Harper. Damian explain.'' The commander continued.
''These were different kind of mutants, they seemed to have the ability to become invisible but their glowing eyes remained present. It wasn't just camouflage the bullets simply went trough them, their bodies turned incorporeal at command but were on a time limit, one of them got my leg pretty good, it's fine now but that isn't important. We were almost to safety but she got ambushed and she used the last resort. She took out the remaining bastards but the shrapnel busted my rifle.'' He took a pause.
'' Rookie took it hard so I gave him some work to do, he is currently cracking too machines that are still functioning, they were labeled, weapon locker and augmentor. We also found a metal case with a glowing blue emblem in the middle. He is using it to crack the locker. '' He finished with a sigh.
'' How are you taking it ?'' Green asked as the elevator came to a halt and lead to a bunker of some sorts.
''I'm angry and I want to kill something. I looked around and apparently this place was already set up as a sniper nest. I found a sniper rifle in a closet, and the weapon locker recognizes it as a Kasimov SNV-99 Sniper Rifle, and after rookie started working I took out my anger on some roaming mutants. I found that this, is no ordinary rifle, I came across a button while aiming and apparently it gives the super-human effect on command for approximately twenty seconds.'' He finished.
Harper was the first to respond.'' What the hell is the super-human effect?''
''It's that moment, when you're in the heat of battle, you pull out your weapon and world starts slowing down, your senses sharpen and you're capable of amazing accuracy. It's quite obvious from the name, that this weapon was made with E-99 related technology. We need to find out what is going on and get the hell out of here, this place has claimed one of our own and I do not wish for this to happen again.'' Crow said, sadness and regret were present in his voice. They were used to death, dangerous missions, but they were the elite, never experiencing death on their own team even when on missions which were deemed suicidal.
'' Rookie has finished his work with the locker. I'll keep you posted.'' Though pained by their loss, they still had a mission at hand at continued working. Green always sent them out in groups for a higher chance of survival, he valued their lives more than his own. He stepped out of the elevator and took in his surroundings.
A staircase caught his eyes, it meant this place was pretty spacious, his attention turned to the old double bed in the far right corner of the room, he decided to start from there. He looked under the bed, around it and under the mattress in case there was anything hidden. There was nothing, except for the small office table with several drawers, which held nothing of importance. However one of them was locked, needless to say the commander was not in the mood, he reached for his pistol and fired. The pistol jammed, Green groaned and inspected his weapon, it was useless now, something completely messed up the firing mechanism and he was in no mood to try and repair it. He discarded his pistol along with the ammunition clips for it. They were just dead weight, his knife wouldn't be of much use so he turned to his m16.
A well placed shot later and the drawer was opened, to his surprised he found pistol of sorts. He examined it a bit, getting the feel of it, this would do wonderful in replacing his 9mm, he checked the mag and it was fully loaded and the best thing was, it used the kind of ammunition he found in the hospital. Aside from that he also found a sealed letter, but decided to read it after looking around some more. After a number of dead ends he went up the stairs and to his left noticed a laboratory of sorts. Complete with a work table, a worn chair, two chalkboards which depicted a strange device meant to be attached on the arm. And a drawer, he groaned and took a seat plopping his backpack on the floor his M16 on the table, and his new found weapon in a holster.
Now was a good time to check the letter. He voiced over the radio for his team to listen in as it might hold important information. Rookie was also listening but kept working. The letter was written in English with excellent calligraphy, someone went to a lot of effort into writing this.
'Hello and welcome to my bunker. My name is Victor Barisov and I am assuming you are an american soldier sent on this island to search for important information. Most of it has been destroyed but since you found this place I am assuming you already know a bit about the E-99 element. This letter will provide all the information you need, and I have one request after you finished. I was one of the top scientists that worked on this island, which is the only known location in the world that posses E-99. Before I continue I would like you to head upstairs and on your left should be a laboratory with two chalkboards. You will notice the schematic of a tool, a very powerful tool that also dubs as a weapon. But first thing is first E-99... '
Barisov explained in the letter what they used E-99 for, how the TMD came to be, the powers it held Green continued reading out-loud. 'Inside the workshop lies a journal, which you can use to find my location. At the end of the hall-way is a door locked by a cypher : 20 right, 7 left, 9 right. It holds a AR9 Valkyrie Assault Rifle, ammo boxes, a weapon locker and an augmentor. You can use the augmentor to see what upgrades have been made for the TMD and what you should expect. This is where my request comes in, I have been constantly exposed to a very large amount of E-99 energy, and combined with the possession of the TMD, slowly drove me insane. My first intention was to make the TMD a tool to make lives easier, to help and heal. But now I am trying to turn it into a weapon of mass destruction, and if I'm not stopped soon, I might succeed.'
Green stopped to catch his breath and continued reading. ' My request to you is : kill me. The monster I became is merely a shadow of my former self. You will have to separate the TMD from my arm, without damaging it, for it may cause a very volatile reaction. And destroy this god forsaken island. An easy task if you can get to the middle of the island, inside the factory lies the E-99 core, and in the reinforced room in the same chamber, a fully charged E-99 bomb, it also has a remote detonator so you can detonate at a safe distance, the code is : 12.7.1955. I am not asking you to destroy the TMD, you can keep it, I'm only asking you to put an end to this nightmare. The only thing that is keeping me on the island is the last part I need for the TMD. The TMD AMPLIFIER, until that last part is added, the TMD is still limited. After it is added however the TMD no longer uses E-99 energy, all the powers it holds can be used indefinitely, as the name suggests it also amplifies them, to make matters worst it is no longer bound to work only on objects that were exposed to E-99 or living beings. Inside this envelope there is another page containing information about the powers the TMD uses, again if you wish to kill me you will need to know what to expect. '
Sure enough there was another page inside the envelope which listed the powers and important details about them. Aging and reverse-aging. Chronolight :The chronolight allows the user to pull objects that are out of phase back into this dimension. Gravity Manipulation, it forms a link between the TMD and the object canceling its gravity and allows manipulation no matter the weight, along with the amplifier its radius grows to a large train cart, if not bigger. Deadlock : Creates a blue sphere that slows objects within its range. Lasts three minutes. Highly dangerous, With the amplifier it stops time itself inside the sphere which can last approximately three hours if not more. Range would be around twenty-five meters.
The Impulse, a wave of energy is sent from the device with lethal effects if within radius, a knock-back effect occurs if the blast doesn't prove deadly. Range and radius combined with amplifier: very large. Healing: a white energy beam that heals even he most lethal injuries. With the amplifier it can even restore lost limbs. Teleportation: power of passing through anything solid in a range of up to twenty meters, with amplifier the estimate is over a hundred. And the last power used by the TMD 2.0 is the damage reflection shield, an unbreakable shield limited only by the amount of energy the TMD has, walking with the shield active decreases energy faster, while staying motionless also activate a cloak ability which makes the user invisible. In combination with the amplifier the shield can take stronger hits and the cloak ability can be activated while moving.
He read to his teammates all but the parts explaining how to use the powers. They didn't need any ideas, this TMD would die along with the island. If it ever got out, it would upset the already fragile balance of power. While he left his team to digest the new information, opened the work-bench drawer and took out the journal, he decided to get all of his things and enter the storage room, mentioned in the letter, weapon strapped to his back and belt, and with the journal in hand he opened the door.On his left were two weird looking devices, which he quickly registered as the weapon locker and augmentor. On the right of the small room were four large crates with faded writing that spelled ammunition.
In the middle of a room was a black box, large enough for one weapon, setting the journal on the augmentor John quickly opened the box to reveal a strange looking assault riffle. He took it out to get the feel for it, it was light-weight, durable and easy to maneuver. He set the weapon on one of the crates, which barely reached his stomach. He also took out his M16 and all its mags and set them next to the weapon as if pondering which one to chose. He checked inside one of the crates and sure enough, there were all kinds of ammunition, he pried the rest of them open, and it was the same in every crate. He sighed of relief, at least he wouldn't run out of ammo on the field. He took out his radio and was about to give orders when Damian interrupted.
''Green are you near a weapon locker?'' Damian asked.
''Yes, why?'' The commander replied.
'' Rookie finished his work and he did a really good job, we have a list for all the upgrades that were bought for the TMD, and it's looking bad. But that is for later, do you have that pistol and rifle mentioned in the letter?'' He sounded hopeful.
''Of course, why?'' John was confused, but let Damian continue all the same.
''That is good, now listen because I hate repeating myself. Apparently the weapons created on this island can be augmented at a weapon locker with those metal cases I mentioned earlier, but one case would be enough only for a single augment. Rookie managed to fool the device into giving unlimited uses. That rifle I told you about? Everything was upgraded until it could be upgraded no more. I tested it and the difference is unbelievable, every single detail you can think about has been improved. And I do mean everything.'' Damian explained.
But before the commander could reply he continued.'' Now comes the important part, the rookie says that these weapon lockers are connected so he needs you to activate it. Simply push the large orange button.'' John did just that and with a slight hiss it opened, in the center of the device laid a small screen which came to life a message appearing, which wrote 'connected' in Russian language. Damian continued with his instructions.
'' Now, take your pistol and place it in the large gap.'' John did as he was told. ''Good, now we wait... Very well the rookie says the pistol is called the Centurion Revolver and is already fully augmented. You can remove it now, and place the AR9 in.'' To which John obliged.
''The rookie says it will take ten to twenty minutes to give it its max capacity. Sadly after this the blue case becomes unusable. Sir after this is done, what are your orders?''
''I will search the last entries of this journal for our target's location, in the mean time I want to know whit what that sick bastard empowered himself, then we move in and take him out. We destroy the island and the TMD, that thing is way too dangerous, it will completely destabilize the balance of power. Now get moving I wanted that information ten minutes ago.''
The commander took the journal and began reading, at the same time he was receiving information from the other end.
''Sir, it seems the upgrades that were bough are: Increased stamina, increased lung capacity, improved eyesight and sharper reflexes. This were the ones that could be upgraded just once, it also looks he increased the maximum of energy the device can hold. And did the same with two more, the amount of injury he can sustain before death, and damage decrease from range and melee attacks. This was everything he upgraded, which is a good thing, it makes him harder to kill but not impossible. There is a rather wide range of passive abilities he did not take, I guess he ran out currency. Orders sir ?'' The commander rubbed his eyes from intense reading and responded.
'' I have found our target's location, I will brief you right away. Damian I want you to call the chopper and have it land right now, you and the rookie are to head back. Understood?'' The commander barked. Inside the journal at the last written page was the location of Dr. Victor Barisov. The last entry gave him the vital information, it was only a day old and he feared the worst, for at the end of the entry were five words that showed the haste to which he must act 'Tonight I become a god.'
''Yes sir. The weapon is ready sir, I might not be able to participate but I can help out.'' John removed the weapon and could feel the difference just by holding it.'' These lockers are connected, I can send my sniper rifle over to you.''
There was no response from the other side, John was already packing several magazines for the sniper rifle along with a few for his revolver. The rest of his back-pack after he discarded his medical kit, and the documents he gathered, was filled to the brim with ammunition for his AR9. The sniper and the green-horn went back to the chopper and awaited the return of their commander. The rook was pretty bummed out, the idea of a time manipulation device sounded fun, he knew he wouldn't be allowed to use it, but why the commander didn't chose to keep it, he wouldn't know. If not a man who puts the good of others above his own then who? The question would be answered in time, right now, him and Damian were keeping an eye out for any hostiles. The rook had a simple 9mm and Damian had the weapon of their fallen friend.
At the entrance into the facility which housed the E-99 core, commonly known as The Singularity. Stood a team of four men who planned their next course of action. Each of them knew their roles and were ready to follow their commander to the end. They trekked inside the facility, that looked devoid of any life, but as they ascended, a sound was being carried trough the halls. They reached the final level and the sound was becoming clearer and louder with each step. They stealthily rounded a corner and the sound was crystal clear, laughter,empty and filled with madness. At the end of the hall-way stood the source of the sound, taking a peak Harper saw a man with his arms spread wide, laughing at the sky. All around him were deformed body parts and a lot ash piles. He looked at his commander and received his orders.
The commander made a few hand motions and gave the orders. Harper snook around him as silently as possible to get to the armored door which housed the bomb, Roland waited behind with the doctor, if something were to go wrong they would have support. John circled around him and stood to the shadows waiting for the opportunity to strike. Harper opened the door but was spotted, he was suddenly yanked from the door and stood face to face with the man they were hunting. His eyes empty and glowing white, his face contorted into a sick smile, he cooed three words ''I fooouuund it...'' Roland rushed from his hiding spot but it was too late, with a flick of a hand where once stood Harper was now a pile of ash. Before Roland could fire his weapon it crumbled into dust in front of him, the doctor then tackled the huge man placing his right hand on his torso he sent a powerful impulse that had broken both his arms and legs and had sent him into the wall.
His satisfaction was short-lived as three bullets penetrated his chest. It seem to do little more than annoy him so he turned his attention towards the medic. Before he could act however he suddenly found his right arm severed from his body when he tried to use the weapon. Weak once more Barisov received the rest of the field medic's magazine trough his skull. It was done, Barisov was dead but at what cost, his body disintegrating minutes after his death. John looked at the pile of ash that was once his friend and then at his injured comrade resting against the wall. He took a deep breath before speaking.
''How is he Crow?'' He asked, sadness filling his voice. He knew the answer, and he didn't like it.
Crow shook his head ''If we could move him, he could get treatment, and stay in recovery an year or so. But considering where we are I'd say he has about and hour to live. I'm sorry John.''
''Damn it.'' He gritted his teeth and noticed the horrible tool laying on the ground. But it was just that, a tool, with no emotions, no soul, it was undeserving of his hate. But the one who took the life of his friends lay dead, on who could he extract revenge? He kept looking at it before realizing the truth. It was a tool, and he had read the manual, now he stood there with a choice. Use it to save his friend's life or leave it where it is to be destroyed by the E-99 bomb. This device created the problem, then this device would be the one to fix it. He would destroy the device later, he would not allow another life to be lost. Crow was trying to ease Roland's pain, but it wasn't working too well. He didn't noticed his friend picking up the TMD and attaching it to his left arm. It hissed and adjusted itself to his size, this brought Crow out of his trance to look at his friend and raise an eyebrow.
''John what are you doing?'' Crow asked with concern.
He felt every upgrade which was made to the device the moment it connected, John simply went trough the instructions of what to do in his brain and responded flatly. ''Saving a life.'' He brought his hand up and pointed at his fallen friend, by this point Crow stood up and backed away slightly, not knowing what to do. He simply watched as a white beam shot from the TMD and hit Roland in the chest, it was impressive, and more importantly it worked, Roland opened his eyes to see his commander pointing the TMD at him. He was beginning to panic but it faded as he began to feel better and better, his bones were repairing themselves and he felt no pain, moments later he stood up and proceeded to stare at him alongside Crow. That is until he decided to speak.
''Thank God that worked. Now lets set up the bomb so I can get rid of the thing on my arm.''
They both sighed with relief, they took out the bomb and the detonator which John held and were about to leave when a sudden growl got their attention. For a moment they all froze, not out of fear but from shock, something was coming and it was big. Pounding could be heard from above, whatever it was, it was trying to get in. They followed the sound and John instinctively pocketed the detonator. The metal from above was receiving blows, it broke and two giant hands were trying to make the hole bigger.
John didn't waited another moment and yelled at his team to get out, he said he would be right behind them. He wasn't sure if he could take whatever was coming, but tonight no other monster was about to get to his team. He emptied a few mags into the hands trying to buy as much time for his team as possible. This went on for a while, every time John would reload the hole was pried, getting bigger. He made the calculations in his head, his team would have had enough time to reach the chopper and he couldn't risk this thing to go after them. He took out his radio and spoke.
''Pilot, tell them to board and then get out of this hellhole, that's an order.'' The pilot obeyed and they all got on the chopper. He looked at his weapons, he had ammo to last but was not about to waste it. Every second he waited the beast continued to make the hole bigger. He looked to his right and entered the anti-chamber, he took out his radio once more and spoke to the rest of his team. '' Leave without me, thats an order.'' By this time they were already in the sky gaining distance from the accursed island every passing moment, they were all threatening to kill the pilot if he didn't land. The pilot pondered what to do but the choice was already made as a bright flash filled skies.
The beast finally broke trough and landed with a roar. Behind the glass John spoke ''Took you long enough.'' The thing roared at him and punched the glass barely cracking it, ''That all you got?'' He asked smugly, he took a good look at him '' Damn, you're one ugly motherf**ker you know that?'' It pounded again and again each time breaking a little more. He looked at the creature and smiled, he took out the detonator '' Scarlet, Harper I'm sorry I couldn't save you.'' he pressed the button and in a moment everything lit up. The bomb successfully exploded and the island was destroyed along with everything on it.
End chapter one.
