Kouji thought to himself, "What can I do....I'm not a doctor.....I can't help anyone!" His heart began to fill with anger. "Mother...." Kouji then knew what he had to do.
"Mother I pledge....I will avenge you....and I will put an end to this endless cycle of death....and I will make sure nobody has to feel this pain again."
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Kouji sat in the bad as he waited for the nurse to return with some food. The hospital had calmed down quite a bit to a relatively low murmur. There was still the occasional scream, and the occasional doctor running down the hall. But it seemed like the worst of the attack was over. Kouji felt uneasy. The only people who knew what it was like outside were the doctors and they weren't telling anyone, but they were advising the patients to remain inside.
Nurse: Here Kouji, I brought you your lunch.
Kouji: Thanks
*pokes the food with his fork*
Kouji: Ummm.....what is this?
Nurse: Oh its just some good old hospital food. Lots of protein and vitamins. Its not very tasty, but its very good for you and will help you recover.
Kouji: Ya know, you've been so nice to me, but I don't even know your name.
Nurse: Oh, how rude of me, my name is Muzai.
Kouji: Muzai eh? Thats a beautiful name.
Muzai: *giggle* thanks.
Kouji: Muzai....I need to go. I need to get out of here and do something. This can't keep happening!
Muzai: If you're going......I'm going too.
Kouji: Huh? But the hospital needs you. They're already understaffed as it is. I need to go, I need to avenge my moth-
Muzai clenched her fists gripping her uniform tightly.
Muzai: What about my family? Who is to avenge them....? I know I can't do much....but I need to do something as well. If you are going, then I am going with you.
Muzai's grim face suddenly was filled with light. A smile crept into her lips.
Muzai: Plus, someones got to make sure you're alright, and seeing as how I have medical experience, I'm the perfect person.
Kouji was taken back by Muzai's sudden show of strength and resolve.
Kouji: Fine, it doesn't seem like there's anything I can do to change your mind. Lets go.
Kouji and Muzai got up, and took their first step in a journey that would take them into places they couldn't even imagine.
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They stepped outside the hospital and were stunned. The city was destroyed. There wasn't a building in sight that wasn't damaged or leveled. The street was filled with charred vehicles and dead bodies. Kouji and Muzai began to walk down the street.
Muzai: Where are we going Kouji?
Kouji: I had a friend, his name was Bouken. His father had a ship and I was going to ask him if we could use it.
Muzai: I see.
Kouji and Muzai came to his friends house. The roof was blown clear off and the windows were shattered.
Muzai: How do you know hes even here?
Kouji: His father built a bomb shelter in their basement just for this reason. I'm sure they went down there.
Kouji and Muzai walked into the house and walked over to the trap door leading down into the bomb shelter. Kouji knocked on the door and waited for an answer. Nothing came. He knocked again, and again no answer.
Kouji: Shit....where is he? Did he not make it in?
Kouji and Muzai began to walk away. As they started to walk, the door clicked and it opened slightly. Kouji turned around and saw a pair of beady eyes staring at him from the shadow of the door.
???: KOUJI!!!!! YOU'RE ALIVE! OH THANK GOD!!!
The door shot open and the man came running at Kouji. He jumped and wrapped his arms and legs around Kouji, taking them both to the ground. He squeezed Kouji so hard it seemed as though Kouji's eyes were going to pop out.
Kouji: AAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Damnit Bouken! You're going to kill me!
They both stood up. Bouken was a full head taller than Kouji. He was also much thicker, not with fat, but muscle. He was huge. He had short orange hair that was gelled up into spikes. He was wearing a white wife beater that had multiple oil stains on it. His jeans were ripped in some places, and dirty in the others. On his feet were light brown boots that were worn down from lots of hard labor. He came off as somewhat of a goon.
Bouken: Oh I'm sorry Kouji! I'm just so happy to see you! What happaned? What's it like out there?
Kouji stood in silence. The moment of excitement and happiness of seeing a friend was turned into sadness.
Kouji: I went.....to help my mom......and.......she was killed.
Bouken: Oh my god.....Kouji.....I'm so sorry.
Kouji: ....thanks.....but I'm not the only victim....the whole city.....its destroyed. Thousands, if not millions are dead.
Bouken: .....thats horrible.....how could they do something like this?! After years of peace, why?!
Kouji: We don't know.....but Bouken, were going to put and end to this. This cycle must be broken, so others don't have to deal with what so many have.....thats actually why were here. We need the ship.
Bouken: ........BWAHAHAHAHAHA!......good one Kouji. You just wanted to see me, I know. It happens a lot. But I have to admit......it usually happens with girls. But don't worry kouji, you're secrets safe with me.
Kouji: No....really Bouken. We're going to stop this, and we need your ship.
Bouken's playful smile went down. He seemed confused and shocked at the same time.
Bouken: You're serious aren't you? How in the hell do you expect to put an end to this? Our entire military has time and time again failed to destroy the Trinexus, and yet you and this girl think you can stop them? That sounds fucking ridicu-.
Kouji: Shut up! You think I haven't thought about how fucking ridiculous this sounds? Of course I have! But.......but its something I have to try! They took my mother away from me, someone has to do something! So just shut up....please....
Bouken: I'm....sorry Kouji.....but you don't even know how to fly my ship. There's no reason in even giving it to you. Its just not going to happen, you're going to have to try someone else.
Kouji: ........fine, just know that at least were trying! Instead of sitting and hiding, waiting for the war to take someone else dear to us, we're going to try. You remember that when you're sitting in your shelter.
Kouji and Muzai turned and walked away.
Kouji: Damnit! Now what are we going to do!?
Muzai: I don't know Kouji, maybe this is a little crazy. Maybe Bouken was right.
Kouji: No Muzai! He was wrong. If people sit around and do nothing, nothing will ever happen. The same thing will continue on its path, and the cycle will never be broken. If that happens, millions of people will keep dying. We have to try. Please, please help me try!
Muzai: Okay, I will. But now what? Where are we going to go?
Kouji: I don't know.....maybe we could try the airport.
Muzai: Okay, lets go!
Kouji and Muzai began to walk to the airport. As they walked they saw how truly devastated the city was. Downtown was burnt to a crisp. Not a single building was left standing. It was a horrible sight.
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As they walked, day turned to night. Trinexus scouts were constantly hovering overhead, looking for survivors. They were trying to exterminate everyone in the city. Kouji and Muzai stayed out of their sights by moving through the city ruins.
Kouji: The airport is right up there, lets go!
Muzai: Alright lets go.
They both left their cover and headed for the closest hanger. As the made a dash for the hanger, a spot light exposed them. They stopped dead in their tracks, scared stiff. Unable to move or speak. Kouji's heart stopped. "Oh no..."
he thought. "No it can't end here....we haven't even started..." A sudden burst of courage grabbed Kouji and he made his move. He grabbed Muzai's hand and began to run towards the hanger. The scout ship opened fire with its machine guns. The bullets created a trail following the two.
Kouji: Muzai! Take cover in the hangar. I'm going to try and make it follow me!
Muzai: But no! I can't leave you, it'll kill you!
Kouji: MUZAI GO! I'LL BE FINE!
Muzai split to the right taking cover in the nearby hangar. Kouji split to the left and ran as fast as he could. The plan worked, the ship followed him. "Good" he thought to himself "At least Muzai will be safe." Just then an explosion erupted behind him, sending him flying. He hit the ground hard and slowly got to his feet. The spotlight was on him in a heartbeat. He now had nowhere to go. This was it.....this was the end..... Kouji closed his eyes and braced himself for death.
TO BE CONTINUED
"Mother I pledge....I will avenge you....and I will put an end to this endless cycle of death....and I will make sure nobody has to feel this pain again."
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Kouji sat in the bad as he waited for the nurse to return with some food. The hospital had calmed down quite a bit to a relatively low murmur. There was still the occasional scream, and the occasional doctor running down the hall. But it seemed like the worst of the attack was over. Kouji felt uneasy. The only people who knew what it was like outside were the doctors and they weren't telling anyone, but they were advising the patients to remain inside.
Nurse: Here Kouji, I brought you your lunch.
Kouji: Thanks
*pokes the food with his fork*
Kouji: Ummm.....what is this?
Nurse: Oh its just some good old hospital food. Lots of protein and vitamins. Its not very tasty, but its very good for you and will help you recover.
Kouji: Ya know, you've been so nice to me, but I don't even know your name.
Nurse: Oh, how rude of me, my name is Muzai.
Kouji: Muzai eh? Thats a beautiful name.
Muzai: *giggle* thanks.
Kouji: Muzai....I need to go. I need to get out of here and do something. This can't keep happening!
Muzai: If you're going......I'm going too.
Kouji: Huh? But the hospital needs you. They're already understaffed as it is. I need to go, I need to avenge my moth-
Muzai clenched her fists gripping her uniform tightly.
Muzai: What about my family? Who is to avenge them....? I know I can't do much....but I need to do something as well. If you are going, then I am going with you.
Muzai's grim face suddenly was filled with light. A smile crept into her lips.
Muzai: Plus, someones got to make sure you're alright, and seeing as how I have medical experience, I'm the perfect person.
Kouji was taken back by Muzai's sudden show of strength and resolve.
Kouji: Fine, it doesn't seem like there's anything I can do to change your mind. Lets go.
Kouji and Muzai got up, and took their first step in a journey that would take them into places they couldn't even imagine.
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They stepped outside the hospital and were stunned. The city was destroyed. There wasn't a building in sight that wasn't damaged or leveled. The street was filled with charred vehicles and dead bodies. Kouji and Muzai began to walk down the street.
Muzai: Where are we going Kouji?
Kouji: I had a friend, his name was Bouken. His father had a ship and I was going to ask him if we could use it.
Muzai: I see.
Kouji and Muzai came to his friends house. The roof was blown clear off and the windows were shattered.
Muzai: How do you know hes even here?
Kouji: His father built a bomb shelter in their basement just for this reason. I'm sure they went down there.
Kouji and Muzai walked into the house and walked over to the trap door leading down into the bomb shelter. Kouji knocked on the door and waited for an answer. Nothing came. He knocked again, and again no answer.
Kouji: Shit....where is he? Did he not make it in?
Kouji and Muzai began to walk away. As they started to walk, the door clicked and it opened slightly. Kouji turned around and saw a pair of beady eyes staring at him from the shadow of the door.
???: KOUJI!!!!! YOU'RE ALIVE! OH THANK GOD!!!
The door shot open and the man came running at Kouji. He jumped and wrapped his arms and legs around Kouji, taking them both to the ground. He squeezed Kouji so hard it seemed as though Kouji's eyes were going to pop out.
Kouji: AAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Damnit Bouken! You're going to kill me!
They both stood up. Bouken was a full head taller than Kouji. He was also much thicker, not with fat, but muscle. He was huge. He had short orange hair that was gelled up into spikes. He was wearing a white wife beater that had multiple oil stains on it. His jeans were ripped in some places, and dirty in the others. On his feet were light brown boots that were worn down from lots of hard labor. He came off as somewhat of a goon.
Bouken: Oh I'm sorry Kouji! I'm just so happy to see you! What happaned? What's it like out there?
Kouji stood in silence. The moment of excitement and happiness of seeing a friend was turned into sadness.
Kouji: I went.....to help my mom......and.......she was killed.
Bouken: Oh my god.....Kouji.....I'm so sorry.
Kouji: ....thanks.....but I'm not the only victim....the whole city.....its destroyed. Thousands, if not millions are dead.
Bouken: .....thats horrible.....how could they do something like this?! After years of peace, why?!
Kouji: We don't know.....but Bouken, were going to put and end to this. This cycle must be broken, so others don't have to deal with what so many have.....thats actually why were here. We need the ship.
Bouken: ........BWAHAHAHAHAHA!......good one Kouji. You just wanted to see me, I know. It happens a lot. But I have to admit......it usually happens with girls. But don't worry kouji, you're secrets safe with me.
Kouji: No....really Bouken. We're going to stop this, and we need your ship.
Bouken's playful smile went down. He seemed confused and shocked at the same time.
Bouken: You're serious aren't you? How in the hell do you expect to put an end to this? Our entire military has time and time again failed to destroy the Trinexus, and yet you and this girl think you can stop them? That sounds fucking ridicu-.
Kouji: Shut up! You think I haven't thought about how fucking ridiculous this sounds? Of course I have! But.......but its something I have to try! They took my mother away from me, someone has to do something! So just shut up....please....
Bouken: I'm....sorry Kouji.....but you don't even know how to fly my ship. There's no reason in even giving it to you. Its just not going to happen, you're going to have to try someone else.
Kouji: ........fine, just know that at least were trying! Instead of sitting and hiding, waiting for the war to take someone else dear to us, we're going to try. You remember that when you're sitting in your shelter.
Kouji and Muzai turned and walked away.
Kouji: Damnit! Now what are we going to do!?
Muzai: I don't know Kouji, maybe this is a little crazy. Maybe Bouken was right.
Kouji: No Muzai! He was wrong. If people sit around and do nothing, nothing will ever happen. The same thing will continue on its path, and the cycle will never be broken. If that happens, millions of people will keep dying. We have to try. Please, please help me try!
Muzai: Okay, I will. But now what? Where are we going to go?
Kouji: I don't know.....maybe we could try the airport.
Muzai: Okay, lets go!
Kouji and Muzai began to walk to the airport. As they walked they saw how truly devastated the city was. Downtown was burnt to a crisp. Not a single building was left standing. It was a horrible sight.
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As they walked, day turned to night. Trinexus scouts were constantly hovering overhead, looking for survivors. They were trying to exterminate everyone in the city. Kouji and Muzai stayed out of their sights by moving through the city ruins.
Kouji: The airport is right up there, lets go!
Muzai: Alright lets go.
They both left their cover and headed for the closest hanger. As the made a dash for the hanger, a spot light exposed them. They stopped dead in their tracks, scared stiff. Unable to move or speak. Kouji's heart stopped. "Oh no..."
he thought. "No it can't end here....we haven't even started..." A sudden burst of courage grabbed Kouji and he made his move. He grabbed Muzai's hand and began to run towards the hanger. The scout ship opened fire with its machine guns. The bullets created a trail following the two.
Kouji: Muzai! Take cover in the hangar. I'm going to try and make it follow me!
Muzai: But no! I can't leave you, it'll kill you!
Kouji: MUZAI GO! I'LL BE FINE!
Muzai split to the right taking cover in the nearby hangar. Kouji split to the left and ran as fast as he could. The plan worked, the ship followed him. "Good" he thought to himself "At least Muzai will be safe." Just then an explosion erupted behind him, sending him flying. He hit the ground hard and slowly got to his feet. The spotlight was on him in a heartbeat. He now had nowhere to go. This was it.....this was the end..... Kouji closed his eyes and braced himself for death.
TO BE CONTINUED
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