Darwin's Soldiers: Disruptive Selection

[Serris]

"So Aiko, Vic, what the f--- are we supposed to do?! We can't get our weapons and we have to leave, probably without our weapons!" Alfred demanded.

Dr. Zanasiu turned around and saw Agito, Slash and Shakila!" Where were you!?" he asked.

"Just so you know, we just got kicked out of the base," Zachary said calmly. He was drinking some soda and paying no heed to the soldiers moving through out the mess hall.

[MrDrake]

Dr. Hazel heard the blaring of the voice as she turned to Viper "Go and get the others out of here....I just don't trust that warning one bit....I still need some time on the computer....so go"

Viper hessitated for a moment before nodding back to her and vanished from sight, leaving Dr. Hazel to acess the computer some more.

Dr. Hazel continued to look through the files on the Dragonstorm Database "Come on Colonel....where the hell are you now?" she asked herself "If you are alive, you have to have at least, a location to go by...."

***

Aimee and Hailey continued to walk down the hallways, noticing someone in the distance, now on guard, unsure on who it was, till Hailey realized it "Hey, it's that girl with the claws, Viper's friend" she spoke up as she rushed off ahead after her, to which Aimee followed, not that far behind.

Zara stopped in her tracks as Hailey approached "So, this is where you two are....where's Viper?" she asked.

Hailey stopped as she looked to Zara and shrugged "Viper and the doctor headed off somewhere else, not sure on where" she paused for a second before speaking up "Have you seen Neku around here by any chance? I can't find him...."

"Neku?" Zara asked with an arched eyebrow "I haven't seen anyone else around, no guards or anything like that....just one other person...a female....Trinity if I recall correctly"

Hailey and Aimee froze for a second "You fought Trinity?" Aimee asked, folding her arms "But, why would she leave you alive?"

Zara shrugged back "You got me, but she was good, I couldn't even land a hit in on her....and the bitch shot me in the leg....so glad my skin's oh so much tougher...." she spoke with a very light chuckle.

***

(USMC Base)

Shakila looked over to Dr. Zanasiu and spoke to him "Out in the corridors there, talking and what have you, till the Commander there told us to head back here....and yet, I never got a chance to ask him for a place to sleep...." she spoke, grumbling in the end as she sighed a little "But what is hapening anyway? Why are we being kicked out?"

***

(Southport)

"Aww, what's the matter, sick of hearing others talk?" Subject 19 sneered back as her claws were at the ready once again, however, as she stood there, she seemed to fall to her knees.  She clutched her chest as something was wrong....the injection was now taking another toll on her....but why did it wait this long to do something else?  Perhaps it had a new effect that took a while to activate....one would not know as Subject 19 was starting to breath even more heavily, her back ruturing some as rather long looking legs erupted from her back and struck into the ground, pulling her up off the ground.

Her skin started to mutate some more as it grew spikes all over her body, her face changing some in the process as her skin was turned inside out, her jaw becoming looser, as some tentacles erupted from her mouth, much like a Gandos from Resident Evil 4.

She let off a bit of a roar, half in anger, and half in pain as she looked to Azrael for a moment, then looked at her newest appearence.  Her facial experission did not change, it remained blank as she looked back to Azrael again.

[Mirumoto_Kenjiro]

(Southport)

Azrael watched Subject 19 go through another transformation, removing even more of what she originally was.  He took the time to take a digital picture of the monster's new form, and forwarded it into the Dragonstorm files.  Perhaps a curious scientist may take an interest in the serum's side effect.

A sonic boom in the sky had him looking up, and he simply smirked back at Subject 19.  "You never had it going through your head why we kept you here all this time," he said aloud.  "We knew our lives were forfeit when we came.  But our true purpose was keeping you here until the 'god' you challenged had answered.  Now you can't escape Dragonstorm's challenge.  I hope what you've done is worth it..."

The thermonuclear bomb was now in its final stage as it was reaching the city's center...

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(USMC Base)

"We still have Crimson Base," Vic replied.  "There, we have slightly better weapons against Dragonstorm, especially against their experiments now."

"We still have much more to deal with," Fox interjected.  "Texas won't be as easy as Lab 101."

"Nor New Peenemunde Harbor," Aiko added.  "It's that base in Florida, with all the high tech stuff we've fought before."

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(Idaho Base)

Other than Race and her Elite, all the surviving guards across the compound were making a mad dash for whatever exit they were closest too.  Even those engaging the intruders were splitting...

[Serris]

"So let's head out!" Gustave said impatiently.

"I am NOT heading out without proper planning!" Dr. Bailey snapped.

"So I guess Crimson base is our next destination?" Zachary asked.

Dr. Zanasiu got up to get a soda.

"Why don't we wait unti we know what the general wants first," Sgt. Masters said, lighting a cigarette.

[MrDrake]

(Idaho Base)

"So, what's with the sirens anyway?" Hailey decided to ask, arching an eyebrow some.

"Not sure, but I had noticed when I was heading in here, that any of the surviving guards were getting out of here....which can never mean a good thing" Zara replied back rather calmly still "I would imagine that this place is going to go up in smoke.....I mean, the alarm is similar to the one back in New York City..."

"Then, we should get going" Aimee spoke up next, to which Zara and Hailey gave a nod back as the three started to rush off, heading for the exit of the base.

As the three of them were heading off, Viper appeared a few feet in front of them, and straight away, spoke up to them "Finally, found you three....listen, we've got to get out of here"

The three of them stoped in their tracks as Hailey spoke up "Well yeah....but you guys go on ahead, I've still got to find Neku"

Viper thought for a second "I'll do that....get you three out of here then go find your friend Neku" she spoke and grabbed Aimee and Hailey first and teleported out of the base, to the base exterior before she vanished again and back to Zara again "Your turn now" she told her.

Zara however, stopped Viper for a second as she looked at her "Might I ask one thing, was any of this plan even thought through? I mean, what happened to Dr. Hazel?"

Viper sighed a little "It was her plan, to get you and the other two out of here first....then I would imagine, go and get her afterward, but then that fire girl told me about Neku and I guess I should also go find him as well" she replied back with a little shrug.

Zara looked at Viper for a bit longer still, and gave off a light sounding chuckle in the process "You're cute like that....you know that...." she told her, giving off a bit of a smile as well.  She took a quick look around before looking back to Viper and without warning, gave her a kiss on the lips.

Upon breaking from the kiss, Viper had just become speachless, not too sure on what to say back "Uh....I should um....go find....Neku...." she told Zara with a small smile and vanished from where she was.

Zara sighed a little bit "Viper...." she spoke to herself quietly as she headed off in order to go and get Dr. Hazel.

***

Dr. Hazel in turn, was still going through the Dragonstorm files, reaching into her lab coat pocket to pull out a notepad and started to jot a few things down into it, taking this oppertunity to figure out where Colonel Dietrik was at the moment.

***

(USMC base)

Shakila could only give off a small laugh back at everyone's fighting before bringing up her own idea "So far, that sounds like our best bet, I mean, heading there and getting prepared for an assult would be our best move instead of rushing aimlessly into a base and in the process, get slaughtered....I wouldn't...." she gave off a sigh as she looked back to Slash and Agito.

***

(Southport)

Subject 19 just looked at him and spoke emotionlessly to him "If it means to purge this entire planet of these....worthless and weak creatures....then yes, it would have been worth it...." she paused for a second "And where I will fail....I still know that Trinity will survive....even if she can be a bitch....."

And that's when she rushed at him, not even caring that there was a nuclear missle heading for the city, the spider legs impaling into the ground with every step as she approached him, her hands turning into fists as she swung them at him, the spikes clearly visible as she attepted to strike him in the face.

[Serris]

Dr. Zanasiu returned. "Guys, I'm heading to the general's office to see what he wants," he said, sipping a soda.

"Fine by me," Dr. Bailey said.

Dr. Zanasiu then headed down the halls. After many minutes of getting lost (and asking passing Marines for directions) he arrived at the general's office.

He knocked on the door.

[Mirumoto_Kenjiro]

(Southport)

Azrael never even braced for impact, as he just chuckled and said, "Time's up..."

The bomb detonated within the skyline, and a blinding flash enveloped the city...

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(USMC Base)

The general never looked up as he replied, "Enter..."

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Aiko had finished packing up his stuff, and Crimson Squad was ready to leave.  Ivory Squad had already left for a moment to gather their's and Crimson Squad's gear from the armory.  Fox had Gustave's shotgun in hand, but it was empty of ammunition when he handed it to Gustave...

[Serris]

Gustave accepted the shotgun and slung it across his back. "All right, let's rock," he said with a grin. He opened the breech. "Erm, my ammo?" he asked.

"Okay, so what about our weapons?" Zachary asked. "My rifle, Werner's pistols, Hans's rifle, James and Alfred's shotguns are in the armory."

"Great, now we've got to buy new weapons," Alfred muttered. He was sipping some coffee.

Dr. Bailey turned to Sharon, Dr. Wayne and Dr. Williams. "You three coming or no?" he asked.

"I am," Sharon said resolutely.

Dr. Wayne shrugged. "Sorry, I've been through enough, surviving a zombie outbreak," she said.

"What about Aisha?" Werner asked.

"Aisha, Dr. Landon, Shakila, Cobalt Squad! We're preparing to head out now!" Hans shouted.

At this point, Cobalt Squad with Cale, Aedelwulf and Roux - and their armed escort - arrived.

"Aedelwulf?" Hans asked, looking at the biomechanical Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.

"Yes it's me, now are you going to stare or get ready to head out?" he demanded, his red eyes glowing.

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Dr. Zanasiu entered the general's office. "General," he said, attempting to salute him. He had never been trained in formal military procedure but he was trying his best. "I wish to know exactly what are the orders for my team," he said.

[Nick22]

Aisha And Dr Landon Soon joined them, both were carrying thier guns ' we're ready to go, in fact I've been wanting to head for the last couple hours Aisha said, looking at Alfred.. " We'll have to get new weapons at some point, so while we get new ones for you, landon and i will upgrade ours as well..

[MrDrake]

(Southport)

"Time's up?" Subject 19 asked as the blinding light struck the city "No!" she called out "It wont end this way! No! I am....eternal!" she raised her voice as she was starting to get ripped to shreds by the blast "Eternal!"

***

(USMC Base)

"On one condition.....that Slash and Agito stay with me....I am not going to risk my life again on my own....I need at least someone who has weapon skills to protect me...." Shakila added in.

***

(Idaho Base)

After enough searching in the Dragonstorm Database, and jotting down information, Dr. Hazel grabbed her things and started to head off to find Viper, unaware that Zara had not been teleported out of the base as of yet.

***

Zara in turn, was trying to find Dr. Hazel, unsure on where she was exactly as she walked around quietly, her eyes peeled for any straggling guards that did wish to take her on, but so far, she had not found anyone, it was still as empty as ever.

[Serris]

The group slowly made their way to the airstrip.

Alfred shrugged. "I guess I could go for a 4-gauge shotgun like Gustave has," he said.

"My shotgun is custom made and an inheritance from my father," Gustave replied.

"Okay, I'll stick with the 12-gauge," he said.

Sharon looked around. "Okay, so if we're doing a raid, shouldn't I have a gun?" she asked.

"We'll deal with that later," Zachary said.

[Nick22]

I'll get you a gun Sharon, as soon as possible Dr Landon said
 Yeah you'd better pay for these next few opurchases, I'm approaching the limit on my allowance from dad' Aisha replied as they reached the airstrip ' so what ship are we flying in?

[Mirumoto_Kenjiro]

(USMC Base)

Ivory Squad said nothing as they left outside towards the helipads.

As Crimosn Squad started their exit, Vic turned to the others.  "There are three choppers taking us to Crimson Base," he said.  "There will be weapons for you when we get there..."

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The general sighed and put down his papers.  "Let me be frank with you," he started, "Up until now, it was under assumptions that we were facing terrorists on US soil and that we are helping special forces.  Now that I've been checking up the past few years of suspicious activity, half of you have no military clearance at all, nor any ties to the government.  And on top of that, many of your colleagues have no regard for authority, some of them exhibited some sort of powers or physical adnormalities on them, and I've had people pop up in the most secured facilities in my base!  Now, I have just recieved orders from the top to participate in a full-scale investigation into the destructions of a base from over a year back, carnage through Las Vegas and other towns, a major gunfight at a gas station with the Washington Air National Guard, and a massive offensive upon a logging complex, and this investigation includes detaining any suspicious persons as potential informants and suspects..."

"However, out of courtesy, my helicopters are prepared to take you back to your base of operations.  And you and your friends would have to be on those choppers in the next hour..."

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Meanwhile, a soldier walked into the storage room to check on stocks...when he spotted Kiara and Kagetora inside.  He jumped back from the surprise, and quickly walked back out, swearing and cursing, calling for a guard...

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(Southport)

The city quickly vanished in the globe of light, nothing short of the largest structures remained.  Seconds later, a mushroom cloud began to rise where Southport once stood...

[Serris]

Dr. Zanasiu paled. "Thank you, sir," he said, saluting the general. He then made his way back to the mess hall.

There, a Vulpine soldier directed him to the airfield.

When Dr. Zanasiu got to the airfield, he found several helicopters preparing for takeoff.

"What did the general say?" Zachary shouted over the sound of the helicopters.

"Get on the choppers! We're heading back to our base - Crimson Base. And we're in sorta deep s---. I'll explain once we're onboard."

Dr. Zanasiu then climbed onboard the nearest helicopter.

[Nick22]

Let me guess hes fuigured oiut that we wre involved with the incident at the loggers camp, and that merry chase though las Vegas. Aisha said " In which case, yeah  we're in deep crap. she added as she climbnbed into the helicopter after Xaniusu.

[Cancerian Tiger]

Given she had no previous combat experience, Dr. Williams decided to go with Dr. Wayne.

[Serris]

Dr. Zanasiu nodded. "Yeah," he said.

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Dr. Wayne got up to get some water. "I do hope Sharon knows what she's getting into," she said.

A Taipan soldier slithered up to them. "Hey, aren't you two with that Dhole?" she asked. Her tongue flicked in and out but it was out of reflex.

"Well, yeah, we're all from Southport," Dr. Wayne said.

"You'd better get to the airfield in the next hour or so. The general wants everyone associated with her and the group she's in out of here."

"But I heard them, they're going to go out on a military operation! I'm a materials scientist not a soldier!" Dr. Wayne protested.

The Taipan elevated his upper body to Dr. Wayne's face and leaned in close to her. "I suggest you heed my advice. The general was ordered to detain and interrogate everyone involved. So unless you want to get arrested, I suggest you follow the Dhole," she hissed. Her glossy black eyes were...unnerving to say the least.

She then lowered herself to the ground and slithered away.

Dr. Wayne shivered. "Ugh, she's so...repellent," she said.

[Mirumoto_Kenjiro]

(USMC Base)

Crimson Squad loaded into Dr Zanasiu's Chinook.  "Sorry I kept it from you," Vic said as he sat down.  "I was told the general was going to the conference room to give the message."

Ivory Squad boarded the next chopper...

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(Idaho)

Shelton's convoy stopped at a hangar, where some small jet planes were getting prepared for takeoff.  Guards around the area kept a close watch...

[Serris]

Dr. Zanasiu sighed. "I went up to him and asked him," he said. "Apparently, he does not think too highly of Alfred, Shakila and the other 'civilians' embarking on this mission."

[MrDrake]

(Idaho Base)

Soon enough, Zara had found Dr. Hazel again, to which Dr. Hazel immediatly spoke up to her "Why are you still here at the base?  I thought I asked Viper to get all of you out of here"

"Well, she got the other two out of here, but left me here....after I....kissed her...." Zara told Dr. Hazel.

Dr. Hazel, just gave off a small sigh "Couldn't you have just waited till we were out of the danger zone before giving her a kiss? Where is she now?"

"Trying to find a fella named Neku, one of the others was worried and all that, so she took it upon herself to try and find him" Zara answered back.

***

Soon enough, Viper appeared where Neku was and looked to him for a moment, yet, she did not say much as she rushed over to him, still looking at him as she placed a hand onto his shoulder and quickly teleported him out of the base, over to where Aimee and Hailey were still waiting around "Wait here...." was all Viper had said as she vanished again, this tie, to go and get Dr. Hazel and Zara.

Hailey looked at Neku, her arms folded as she spoke to him "Where were you? I mean, okay, yes, I took off by accident....to Egypt and well, we were attacked there....surived and was bought back here again...killed some more guards, then that alarm went off....to which Viper started to evacuate us...."

Moments later, Viper reappeared again with Zara and Dr. Hazel, to which Dr. Hazel spoke up, looking to the group that was with her "We shouldn't stay here for much longer, but we're only taking this one step at a time, you three" she looked to Aimee, Hailey and Neku "Where isyour base of....operations, I suppose you could call it? I'll get Viper to take you lot back there....along with us....as I need to borrow a computer.....I need to track down someone"

"Well, our base....I'm actually not sure where the others are right now" Hailey spoke up, going into some thought again.

***

(USMC Base)

Shakila followed onto one of the helicopters and took a seat, sitting there rather silently as she listened into what everyone else was chatting about.  She managed to pick up about the whole, civillian ordeal, causing her to simply scoff at it without a word out loud, only to herself "Can't help it if I haven't used a gun before...."

***

(Southport)

Subject 19 was now, screaming in agony and pain as the blast continued to rip apart at her skin, yet, she was still able to yell out a few words "NO! I WONT DIE! NOT LIKE THIS! NO! I....AM.....ETERNAL!!!!!"

And in the process, the blast had ripped her apart completely, killing her in the process.  Subject 19 was destroyed.