Resolution 1295
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Resolution 1295
Introduction:
This story begins in the somewhere near future. A small band of survivors, fighting for their lives. Samuel Stuhlinger and Russman were one of the first survivors in their band, that is destined to be forged. Marlton Johnson and Abigail "Misty" Shirlington were together when the others had found them. The band had met in an old rundown town, whose location is unknown. Now, Stuhlinger, Russman, Misty and Marlton are to " Mend the Rift", as instructed by a voice in Stuhlinger head. The voice has identified itself as Edward Richtofen, creator of the undead nightmare these survivors now fight.
Chapter 1: The Discovery
"We'll rest here for tonight. Tomorrow, we continue on to there." Russman said pointing off to, what looks like, a mining tower. "What makes you think we'll find answers at this place?" argues Misty. "Can't you remember? The world is broken, very broken, the dead walk the earth and are controlled by forces we can barely understand." replies Russman. "Oh no, his memory is going again!" " Your name is Russman, RUSS MAN!" Misty yells. "Is that my first, or last?" "We don't know, it's always been Russman, since we've known you." Marlton says. "You were a former member of Broken Arrow until the, ahem, incident. We met in a town, you were with Stuhlinger. Misty and I were at an old bus depot." "Yes... it's coming back to me now, we barely escaped that collapsing skyscraper in Hong Kong." After Russman regained his memory, the band of survivors went to sleep. The next day, Abigale "Misty" Shirlington and Samuel Stuhlinger had been scouting the "new place" and had discovered that an old town was there, but it was deep underground. "You're sure there are no zombies there, Stuhlinger? Or was it that "German" leading you to this place?" Marlton questions. Samuel, before he had met the others, was part of a group called "The Flesh", a group of fighters that consumed zombie flesh, doing so gave Richtofen -the voice in Stuhlinger head- the ability to communicate with the consumers. It also led them to be 'Re-animated' as a zombie. "NO! The German did not lead me here, he did not plan for us to be killed, he keeps mentioning another scientist who has control over them."
Chapter 2: Leroy
Once they had arrived to the mining tower, it had an old faded sign that read: Resolution 1295 mining tower 15. All of a sudden, loudspeakers blared to live " WELCOME! DUE TO ENORMOUS AMOUNTS OF DAMAGE, WE ADVISE ANY TRAVELLERS NOT VENTURE INTO THE TOWN OF RESOLUTION 1295, DUE TO UNSTABLE GROUND AND CONTAMINATION. THANK YOU AND SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE." "GREAT! Now what? do we still travel through and see if there are any survivors? what do you say Russman?" "I say we continue on to the Rift, after we stock up on any supplies we find here, and..." CREEEAK, BOOOM! The platform broke and they slid into the abandoned town of Resolution 1295. "Is everyone alright? Stuhlinger, you liar! Richtofen or whatever his name is did plan to have us all killed!" Misty screamed. All of a sudden Stuhlinger' eyes began glowing with an intense shade of blue, like the eyes of the zombies. "I DID NOT PLAN TO KILL YOU, THAT VAS MAXIS, NOT ME, MISTY! I VANT TO HELP YOU!" Richtofen bellowed- or Samuel, whichever you prefer. All of a sudden, a scream echoed through the silence, " Holy Crap! It might be a survivor, Russman you go check out the church, Stuhlinger, you check the jail, Marlton, check the mansion." Misty ordered. After a few minutes, Stuhlinger screamed, running from the jailhouse, being followed by a giant, whose name was Leroy. "It' gonna kill me! Shoot it!" Leroy had panicked when he heard the sound of gunfire and ran back to the jail cell. "No STOP! Don't shoot him! He's friendly!" Marlton screamed. Leroy was now trying to crouch behind Marlton, whimpering. " Hey, it's okay Leroy. Can you speak?" Leroy shook his head, but he brought Marlton parts for an old machine of sorts. "These are parts for a Trample Steam! Thanks Leroy! Wait... if there's a Trample Steam, then, Oh No." What? Marlton what is it?! Tell me!" Misty screams "It's the Town all over again." "YES IT'S THE ZOMBIES AGAIN, CONTROLLED BY ME, LUDVIG MAXIS, CREATOR OF ZE UNDEAD!" The air shook as this was said. Moans, shrieks and yells echoed through the town. "If this is happening again then, where's the Mystery Box?" Marlton questions. "There! See that beam of light? By the... BANK! YES, SCORE!!" "If we die, WE DIE FIGHTING!" Bellows Stuhlinger. Leroy was standing with the band of survivors, as if saying "I will fight with you, just don't shoot me." The band of survivors began their onslaught.
Chapter 3 : The Fall of Russman
"HELP! I'M DOWN" cries Misty. "Misty!" Marlton shouts, "Misty's down, Stuhlinger cover me!" A scream echoed through the din,"RUSSMAN! No... Russman can't die, HE CAN'T!" Stuhlinger raged. "Stuhlinger Help me! Marlton cries. Stuhlinger's eyes blared with blue light as he ran head on into the incoming horde of zombies. "TAKE ME TOO, I'M NOT AFRAID TO DIE!" "Stuhlinger, don't be stupid! Use the Trample Steam! GET OUT OF THERE!" Marlton shouts. "STUHLINGER! LISTEN TO MARELTON" Leroy shouts. "Leroy? You can talk? Stuhlinger, Leroy's right. Killing yourself won't bring Russman back, GET... OUT... OF... THERE... NOW!!" With a loud hiss of steam, Samuel flew and landed in Leroy's arms. "Nice catch, Leroy. Now... you want a drink?" Whenever Leroy gets ahold of a bottle of whiskey, he destroyed everything in his path, no matter who or WHAT was there. A few moments later, Leroy was bashing his way through the zombie horde and grabbed Russman's body. After Leroy returned, Marlton pulled out a weapon called the "Paralyzer", it's beam will slow time down and eventually cause the zombies to bleed out. Misty had a Porters X2 Ray Gun, and Sam had the strongest of them all, the Remington New Model Army. Leroy had even armed himself with the Mustang and Sally grenade shooting pistols.
Chapter 4 : The Fall Of Leroy
"Why does this always happen to us? Was it something we did in the past? Are we here until we see the error of our way's, until we repent? Well, you're going to have to wait a long time, because we don't regret a thing we've done, not a thing!" Screamed Stuhlinger. Suddenly, Misty began singing: "Where are we going, from here? Where do we go? Are we all blinded by fear, how do we know? Where do we go, how do we know, where do we go? Where are we going, from here? How do we know, where do we go? Do we let go of all we know, are we all blinded, by fear? Where do we go when we let go? I feel I'm falling... from here, don't let me go. Is it the Calling... we hear? How do... we know." "Misty? Where are you? MISTY!" Stuhlinger yells, "We're screwed, I'll just say that. We're SCREWED!" "Marlton, stop whining and start shooting, unless you want to end up like Russman and Misty. Where's Leroy?" Leroy had run off to scavenge for ammunition for the last two survivors of Resolution 1295, instead Leroy came back with the "Mystery Box". The Box will randomly select a weapon for it's user to fight with. Marlton began to sing as well, but a more haunting melody: In this solemn field of silence, I can barely feel the pain. Blind and deaf to all the violence, and I've always felt this way On the wind a smell of misery. Fear and death perfume the air. It begins again in mystery and I always end up there. Always unsuspecting. So easy to lure them away from... all the angels within. I am running, from something I'm becoming. Unstoppable, and I'm coming from the something that I'm running from becoming one... Always running Like something might be coming. To follow me And I'm running from the something that I'm coming from Becoming one... I am running from the other ones and the other ones I'm running from and becoming one means I'm running from all I am." Stuhlinger was the last one standing, with Leroy of course. "Leroy? I need you to find me some parts for a machine. Can you do that for me?" "Y...Yes... S... Stuhlinger" Leroy tried saying. After an hour or two, Stuhlinger heard a scream echo through the mansion and saw Leroy was being swarmed by the zombies, "NO! LEROY, USE THE TRAMPLE STEAM! GET OUT OF THERE!" When Leroy did get out it was too late, he was bleeding out, "Leroy, it's my fault, it's my fault your dying. Here, have one last drink, it's your favorite, whiskey." Leroy drank it weakly, and smiled and said: "Th... Thank y... you S... Samuel Stuhlinger"
Chapter 5: Stuhlinger's Last Stand
"Why is it always ME?! Why did Richtofen want us to "Mend The Rift"? What rift? " YOU KNOW ZE ANSWER TO ZAT VAN SAMUEL. YOU KNOW IT WELL." "YOU... YOU WANT ME TO KILL MYSELF?! NO! I won't, I MUST FIGHT, FOR RUSSMAN, MISTY, MARLTON AND LEROY! MAXIS CAN KILL ME FOR ALL I CARE!! I'LL KEEP FIGHTING," At this moment Stuhlinger began to sing: Gone! Cast away in time. Evil yours, Now evil mine, so I robbed you blind, the voices in my head could jest a less than peaceful mind. I'm not ready to light, I'm not ready to face... I'M NOT READY TO DIE." After this last verse, Stuhlinger fell, and fell fighting, fighting for the ones who fell before him.