Nexus sees a shadow flash by in a building, startling him and making him cautious.
Upon seeing Nexus's reaction, both Luna and Horvath turn towards the building, watching it and asking Nexus...
Luna: What happened, Nexus? Did you find any mutate that still hasn't left the area?
Nexus: No, I just think I just saw a shadow flash by near the window in that building.
He points to the window where he saw that window, making both Luna and Horvath alert of their surroundings. Alerting them of any possible dangers or attacks from their surroundings.
Horvath: Are you sure about it? Because I can't see anything in there?
Nexus (nodding): Uh..huh... I am pretty much sure.
Nexus's gaze remained fixed on the window; his senses heightened. seeing his expression both
Horvath and Luna exchange glances, changing their attention back to the window.
Horvath: I don't see anything.
Luna: Stay sharp, just in case.
Nexus nodded, his gaze unwavering and confident of his doubt about the shadow.
Nexus: I saw something. It was fast.
Luna and Horvath exchanged cautious glances.
Luna: Let's check it out.
Horvath led the way, his axe at the ready.
Nexus and Luna followed, flanking him.
As they entered the building, the silence was oppressive. Dust-covered furniture and shattered glass littered the floor.
Horvath: Clear?
Luna: Come on in.
Both Horvath and Nexus enter the building searching for any clues to the shadow Nexus just saw.
When suddenly Nexus crouches down and touches something with his hands and rises his head to say to both Luna and Horvath.
Nexus: Blood. Human blood.
Nexus stands up, looking for any other clues around in the room.
Horvath: We got an injured survivor.
When suddenly Nexus pointed to the window where he saw the shadow.
Nexus: There!
Luna approached the window, peering out.
Luna: Movement!
A figure stumbled across the street, clutching their side.
Horvath: After them!
The trio pursued, their footsteps echoing through the deserted streets.
They chase the figure through the alleys, their footsteps echoing of the citywalls.
When the figure suddenly collapses down.
Luna: Hey, we're here to help.
The figure revealed a young woman, bloody and battered.
Woman: J-Jack... and his men... after me...
Nexus: We need to get him out of here. Now.
Luna helped the man sit up, examining his wounds.
Luna: What's your name?
Woman: Maha.
Horvath: What happened?
Maha: I was scouting... for supplies... Jack's crew ambushed me.
Nexus's expression darkened. He turns around to ask Horvath...
Nexus: Who is this Jack?
Luna, while bandaging Maha, answers Nexus's question.
Luna: A megalomaniac. Enjoys destruction and other people's pain and suffering. A certified psycho. Mostly he is Vinnie's gang member.
Nexus: The guy who destroyed the base.
Both Luna and Horvath nod at Nexus, their eyes flashing cold light.
Nexus: Then we will protect her and wait for him to come to us.
Elian's eyes pleaded.
Maha: You don't understand... Jack wants her. He wants to use her as bait against the bloom. and only I know where she is.
Luna's grip on her dagger tightened.
Luna: Don't worry, the moment he comes here, we will kill him.
Horvath: and why don't you say who is she?
while they formed a tight circle around Elian, ready to face Jack and his men.
[Previous day, in an abandoned factory.]
In the makeshift conference room, crafted from scavenged materials, a meeting is going on, planning their way ahead. Vinnie the gang leader is talking to them.
Vinnie: We lost nearly 1/5th of our gang. And we didn't even reach near the bloom. we cant go on like this.
He surveys the surrounding people, hoping they would come up with somnetyhing only to see a person raising his hand.
Vinnie: Alright, Victor. What've you got?
Victor: I've been digging around... found intel on a woman.
Vinnie: What kind of information?
Victor: about her powers, boss. She appears to control the monsters. She once used a horde of mutates to destroy a cult.
The room fell silent.
Jack sitting opposite to victor joins the conversation, leaning forward..
Jack: Where?
Victor: Old research facility on the outskirts.
Jack: I am going to get her.
Person(A): What makes you think that intel is not a trap?
jack: Do you think a trap can kill me, Tyrone?
Tyrone: Only madmen can kill madmen.
Jacks walks off laughing maniacally. when they hear Jacks words before he leaves.
Jack: unfortunately for you, I am the maddest.
Tyrone: Do you thinks its alright to send him, boss?
Vinnie: leave him. If he dies, the world just lost a burden. but we should get ready incase he really finds her.
Victor shifted uncomfortably. when he starts to say uneasily..
Victor: Boss, we don't know what kind of predators there are... or what's still out there.
Vinnie: don't worry about those things. Go, and take care of the gang. We can't have those fodder make trouble.
Victor's eyes darted between the group. when he hesitantly says another piece of inmformation
Victor: There's more... rumors of survivors... trying to escape the city.
Vinnie: Find out who. I want them taken care of.
Tyrone nodded and stand up going out of the room.
Tyrone: I'll get the crew ready.
Marcus exchanged uneasy glances with Victor.
Vinnie: do you think will be able to stay alive until we leave the city?
Bose: I don't think so boss. even if by some miracle they live, aren't there still us to kill them.
Vinnie: hahah... yes. there are still us to take of them.
The meeting adjourned, Jack's men dispersing to prepare for their mission.