Chapter 5: Day 2.2
"Hey, Richard, don't you think it's weird?" the pilot of the chopper asked, his voice laced with concern.
"What's weird?" Richard replied, his brow furrowing in curiosity.
"There hasn't been any sign of light in the area. Those helicopters that went ahead should have informed the other base that we were coming. So why haven't they prepared the landing spot?" the pilot explained, his unease growing palpable.
Richard considered the pilot's words for a moment before responding. "Let's check it out first. We should be there any second now, right?"
"Yeah," the pilot replied, his voice tinged with a mix of anticipation and apprehension.
As the chopper drew closer to its destination, a flickering light caught their attention. But it was a light they hadn't expected. The sight before them was one of chaos and destruction—the other base was engulfed in flames. "What the hell..." Richard muttered, his voice filled with disbelief.
"We're done for!" the pilot exclaimed, his panic seeping into his words.
Amidst the turmoil, a young boy's trembling voice broke through the chaos. "Mom... are we gonna die?" he asked, fear evident in his tone.
Amy, who had been sitting quietly next to Richard, reached out and enveloped the boy in a reassuring embrace. "Everything is okay, I promise," she said, her voice steady and comforting. Both Amy and Richard knew the importance of remaining calm in times of emergency, despite the dire circumstances.
Suddenly, bullets from the ongoing battle between the soldiers and the monsters at the other base struck the helicopter, jolting everyone on board. The pilot's voice rang out, filled with urgency. "Shit, shit! We're taking fire! Everyone, grab onto something!" he shouted, his words tinged with a mix of fear and determination.
The chopper shook violently as bullets pierced through its metal frame. Panic gripped the survivors as they desperately clung to any available support, their faces etched with fear. Richard quickly assessed the situation, his training kicking in.
"We need to find cover!" Richard shouted over the deafening sounds of gunfire. "Hold on tight, we're going down!"
The pilot maneuvered the damaged helicopter as best as he could, aiming for a nearby open field. The landing was rough, but the chopper touched down, its rotors spinning to a halt. As the survivors stumbled out, they found themselves in an area engulfed in chaos and destruction.
The passengers clung to whatever they could find, bracing themselves as the chopper maneuvered through the barrage of bullets.
The world outside the helicopter became a blur of smoke, fire, and desperate combat. The pilot expertly guided the aircraft, evading the onslaught of projectiles with skill and precision. The intense heat from the flames below licked at the chopper's underbelly, but it held steady, its metal frame protecting its occupants from the inferno.
Minutes that felt like an eternity passed, and gradually, the chaos began to recede. We were on the verge of safely landing when, suddenly, the helicopter faltered, veering off course and crashing into a massive tree. The impact was jarring, and darkness quickly engulfed my senses as consciousness slipped away.
When I finally regained awareness, hours had passed. I blinked my eyes open, squinting against the light that filtered through the helicopter's broken windows. Sunbeams bathed the interior, casting a surreal glow upon the wreckage. I struggled to piece together what had happened, my mind still foggy from the crash.
Panicked thoughts flooded my mind. Is Amy okay? Are we going to survive this ordeal? Desperation and fear gripped me tightly, my heart pounding in my chest. I pleaded silently, reaching out to a higher power. "Please, oh Lord, save us from this disaster," I whispered, hoping for a miracle amidst the wreckage.
Summoning all my strength, I tried to move to assess the situation. Pain shot through my body as I slowly shifted, realizing the extent of my injuries. Despite the discomfort, I mustered the courage to check on Amy. I reached out, gently shaking her to wake her from her unconscious state.
"Amy... Amy, wake up," I called out, my voice trembling and filled with exhaustion. The sound of my own voice was a relief, assuring me that I was still alive amidst the wreckage. I desperately needed to know if Amy had survived the crash as well.
Slowly, her eyes fluttered open, and she looked at me with a mix of confusion and relief. We locked gazes, and in that moment, an unspoken understanding passed between us. We were both survivors, bound together by the trials we had faced and the challenges that lay ahead.
Amy struggled to sit up, wincing in pain. "Are you okay?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.
"I... I think so," I replied, my voice weak but filled with determination. "We're alive, Amy. We made it."
Relief washed over us, mingling with the pain and exhaustion. In the face of adversity, we found solace in each other's presence. We knew that our survival was not guaranteed, but in that moment, we were grateful for the chance to continue fighting, to keep pushing forward.
As we sat amidst the wreckage, the sun's rays streaming through the shattered windows, we gathered our strength and prepared to face the unknown.
With our last strength, we forced our way out. It's hard and all, but while straggling to get out, I fell to the ground. It hurts. "Are you okay?" Amy asked from the helicopter that is still stuck on the tree.
"Somehow," I said with a straggling voice, I tried to stand up and watch Amy get down by climbing backward on the big tree.
While waiting for her to get down, I As I stood amidst the wreckage, the scene before us was nothing short of a nightmare. Blood stained the ground, mingling with the shattered remains of the helicopter. Lifeless bodies lay scattered, a grim reminder of the lives lost in the tragic accident. Richard, once full of life and energy, now lay motionless at the front of the wreckage. It was a haunting sight, one that filled us with a sense of disbelief and sorrow. How had we managed to survive while so many others perished? Was it mere luck, a twist of fate, or something else entirely? The answers eluded us.
Amy just got down, her voice trembling with emotion, broke the silence. "Hey... Are you okay?" she asked, concern evident in her eyes.
I took a moment to compose myself before responding. "Yeah, I'm alright," I replied, my voice heavy with sadness. "It's just... it's heartbreaking to see all those people lose their lives."
She nodded, her gaze fixed on the devastation around us. "I can't help but wonder why we survived," she murmured, her voice filled with a mix of curiosity and unease.
"Please, don't dwell on that," I pleaded, reaching out to place a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Let's be grateful that we made it out alive. The why doesn't matter right now."
Amy looked at me, her eyes filled with remorse. "You're right. I'm sorry," she apologized, her voice filled with regret.
"It's okay," I reassured her, offering a faint smile. "There's no need to blame yourself. We can't change what happened, but we can focus on what lies ahead."
She took a deep breath, her determination returning. "You're right," she agreed. "First, let's search for any supplies we can find in the vicinity. We'll need all the help we can get. Once we have what we need, we'll continue our journey and find a safer place before nightfall."
I nodded in agreement, grateful for her practicality and resilience. "Sounds like a plan," I said, a glimmer of hope shining through the darkness. "Let's stick together and face whatever comes our way."
And so, with determination in our hearts, we began our search for supplies amidst the wreckage, our shared survival forging a bond between us that would carry us through the trials that lay ahead. Little did we know that this was only the beginning of a journey that would test our strength, resilience, and the limits of our humanity.