EPT
A Blog Novel Series by Seeker
Graphics by shiroiusagi
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Chapter 11
Wax knew that this was it. With both his legs shot to hell, there was no way he was going to survive this one. Wax was fuming with anger. He wanted to completely destroy S since an opportunity had finally presented itself, but he was unable to in the end. All the physical pain that he was enduring at that moment was absolutely nothing compared to the disappointment he was feeling inside. Realizing that he had nothing else to do, Wax closed his eyes and prepared for his fate.
A couple of seconds later he heard S’ gun go off. Immediately, Wax knew that something didn’t feel right. S had the gun pointed straight at Wax’s head… So why did he still feel everything? Wax was puzzled. He thought to himself, “Am I dead…? No, I’m not…”
Suddenly, Wax heard a bunch of gunshots go off and he decided to open his eyes to see exactly what was going on. S was no longer right in front of him. In fact, not only was S away from Wax but S was also firing his gun rapidly at another target. In a span of twenty seconds Wax counted 34 bullets that went off in total from both shooters’ guns.
S: DAHHHHH! FUCK YOU!!!
Whoever this mysterious shooter was, he had gotten S square in the chest. S tumbled onto the ground and dropped his gun. Then he tried to scramble away as quickly as possible but his new opponent had pinned down within seconds. He aimed his gun straight at S’ crotch and smiled.
???: This is for Wax you son of a bitch…
BANG! Once the shot had gone off, the room went completely quiet. S’ body was no longer moving or stirring. The mysterious figure slowly started walking over to where Wax was lying down. Wax’s eyes finally focused and he saw who it was. He smiled and gave a sigh of relief at the sight of his comrade.
WAXANGEL: Took you long enough… I thought I was going to die.
KADAVERBB: Heh. It’s all your fault you know? Leaving TL like that without even letting anyone know where you were going. It took me forever to track you down.
WAXANGEL: Heh… So… Exactly how did I survive?
KADAVERBB: God’s watching out for you Wax. I pretty much pulled off the impossible just now.
WAXANGEL: What happened?
KADAVERBB: I shot exactly the moment that he shot. Our bullets hit and nullified each other. That’s how you lived.
WAXANGEL: Are you serious? That’s like, not humanly possible…
KADAVERBB: Exactly. It was the most epic moment of my life. Too bad I had absolutely no time to revel in it since I had to take on S right after.
WAXANGEL: Good shit. I’m impressed at how you handled things Kadaver.
KADAVERBB: Don’t mention it. I’m just glad I got here in time.
WAXANGEL: So… What now?
KADAVERBB: Well first, we have got to get your wounds treated. You look like hell.
WAXANGEL: Ugh… Yeah… After what I went through, I might as well have been in hell.
Kadaver quickly took out a small bottle from his pocket, bent down and started pouring a liquid substance all over Wax’s bullet wounds.
WAXANGEL: AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
KADAVERBB: It’s going to hurt for a while. These wounds got you real good.
WAXANGEL: Damn… What is it anyways?
KADAVERBB: Medic Heal. This is my last bottle so we got to make it count.
WAXANGEL: Why didn’t you bring any Medivac Heal?
KADAVERBB: I couldn’t. It’s still being tested right now.
WAXANGEL: (sighs) That thing doesn’t sting at all when applied.
KADAVERBB: Quit whining. Be thankful you’re alive.
WAXANGEL: Since I’m alive, I still feel pain, get my drift?
KADAVERBB: Heh, still snarky as ever eh?
WAXANGEL: Welp, did you expect anything else?
KADAVERBB: (emptying the bottle) Well, that should about do it. Can you walk?
WAXANGEL: Maybe… (struggles to get on his legs) AHHH! Yeah… Go slow though…
KADAVERBB: Gotcha. Let’s get you out of here.
With Kadaver’s support, Wax was able to get back on his feet. Slowly, the two started to walk out of the file room and proceeded down the hall so they could leave the building. During all of this the two friends wasted no time in catching each other up on what had been going on all this time.
S: WAKE UP RETARD! (kicks A1 repeatedly)
A1: Huh? Wha? OUCH! Boss, stop!
S: YOU-USELESS-PIECE-OF-SHIT! WAY TO LET WAX GET AWAY LIKE THAT!
A1: Ow! I’m sorry! I’m really sorry! He caught me off guard!
S: Where the hell is the C-10 Canister Rifle?!
A1: It’s in your study. It’s in your study! I’m sorry, please stop kicking me!
S: You’re lucky that I feel a bit merciful today. Be glad I’m not kicking your ass.
A1: What do you call this?
S: Discipline. NOW GET UP!
A1: (getting up) I’m sorry boss. What would you like me to do?
S: Start thinking about what’s going to happen to you the next time you fail me. Now let’s go!
A1: Yes, sir. Where are we going?
S: Where do you think?! I need that rifle, NOW!
S and A1 quickly headed out of the room where Wax was being kept prisoner and walked over to S’ study. S’ strides were so fast and furious that A1 feared for his life with every step he took.
A1: Umm… General S?
S: What?
A1: I do not wish to bother you sir but… What happened while I was knocked out?
S: Well after you went down like an idiot, Wax headed over to the files room and saw everything he could about our operation.
A1: Oh crap… I’m really sorry sir. This was all my fault.
S: I’m glad you realize.
A1: Did he escape?
S: Duh. That’s why I’m getting the rifle. I’m going to snipe his ass.
A1: Err… You knew he got out but you just let him go?
S: Do I look that foolish to you?
A1: No! No, sir you do not!
S: I tested out the hallucination machine.
A1: Ahh… So you did confront Wax… It just wasn’t actually you.
S: Correct. I was doing really well too… Until fucking KadaverBB showed up. Bastard took me down in an instant and even shot off my balls.
A1: He…Shot off your… Why would he... Am I missing something here sir?
S: Long ass story. I’ll tell you about it later.
A1: One last question sir. Did you feel any of it while it was going on?
S: Yes. It may have been a hallucination but since it was my body that I replicated, I probably felt about 50% of everything that was going on. In fact, my balls are killing me right now.
A1: I see… I’m glad to see you’re okay sir.
S: Stop kissing my ass. I’ll forgive you eventually. But for now, don’t piss me off any further.
A1: Yes sir!
S: We’re here. Where is it?
A1: Top drawer sir. It should be already loaded and good to go.
S opened the doors to his study room with such force that A1 cringed a little. S quickly went over to a massive weapons drawer at the corner of his room, opened the top drawer, and pulled out the C-10 canister rifle. He then went over to his desk, grabbed his bottle of wine, and then headed over to his enormous window, opened it up, and positioned himself.
S: Damn that breeze feels nice… Such a shame to kill someone on such a lovely day, wouldn’t you agree A1?
A1: Yes sir. It is quite the lovely day, sir.
S: Seriously, stop kissing my ass or I’m going to make you my first victim of the day.
A1: Oh! Umm… True that bro…
S: Bro? Are you disrespecting me A1?
A1: Huh! I… Umm… Well… May I be dismissed? I-I’d like to go check up on how the others are doing.
S: GTFO.
A1: As you command. (runs out as fast as he can)
Once A1 left, S returned to his position at the window. He looked through his scope and started looking around for Kadaver and Wax. S knew that it wouldn’t take long to find them since they would both trudging along the pathway at a tremendously slow pace because of Wax’s injuries. As soon as he located them, he opened his bottle of wine.
S: I really did enjoy our little one on one dear Wax. I’m sorry it had to end to like this. (downs the entire bottle) Say hi to Waffles for me.
With that, S aimed right at Waxangel’s chest, smiled, and pulled the trigger.
WAXANGEL: Really? Zealously got framed by lichter?
KADAVERBB: All hell broke loose dude. I need to get to TL fast. Things have never been so chaotic before.
WAXANGEL: Heh… I’m excited to get back. I have so many things to tell Nazgul and the others about.
KADAVERBB: Yeah… I still can’t believe everything you’ve told me so far. That’s just insane shit right there…
WAXANGEL: Pretty much. It’s imperative that all this information get back to HQ immediately. We need to put a stop to this operation fast.
KADAVERBB: Roger. But first, let’s take care of the most important issue. Who is S?
WAXANGEL: Hmm? What do you mean? Didn’t you see his face?
KADAVERBB: Nope. After I started shooting at him, he quickly dove out of the way and came back with a mask on.
WAXANGEL: A mask? What for?
KADAVERBB: It was one of those protective masks from TL Defenses. You know, the newly developed bullet proof ones.
WAXANGEL: How the hell did he get his hands on one of those?
KADAVERBB: Oh come on. You should know by now he’s got his agents infiltrated inside TL.
WAXANGEL: True…
KADAVERBB: I’m serious. Who is he?
WAXANGEL: Well, to be honest, I was quite shocked when I found out too.
KADAVERBB: I bet. He’s one of ours, right?
WAXANGEL: Yeah. But the thing is, S wasn’t who I thought he initially was.
KADAVERBB: Huh? Seriously?
WAXANGEL: Yeah. The whole reason I put my life at risk and came to see S myself is because I had to confirm his identity. I was thrown for a loop when I got here.
KADAVERBB: Who is it then?
WAXANGEL: You’re never going to believe this. But it’s actually- (Ghost snipe sound goes off)
As soon as the shot had gone off, Wax fell down to the ground from the impact. He then clutched his stomach and had a look of absolute pain on his face. In a matter of seconds, a dark red substance started oozing out of his body. Kadaver was horrified at what had just happened. He quickly knelt over to check on Wax’s condition.
KADVAERBB: Wax! Are you okay?!
WAXANGEL: Damn… This really hurts… Shit!
KADAVERBB: Can you get up?
WAXANGEL: No… In fact, I can’t move at all...
KADAVERBB: Stay with me! Come on… Stay with me, damn it!
WAXANGEL: I’ll try but… But I got tell you… It’s not looking good…
KADAVERBB: No buts! This is nothing. Come on, let me see the wound.
Kadaver quickly inspected the injury. The bullet had pierced through Wax’s abdomen which meant that Wax didn’t have a lot of time left. Kadaver quickly tried to apply all the medical knowledge he had on to the wound, but with no actual medicine or tools available, it was impossible to do much.
KADAVERBB: DAMN IT! I don't have any Medic Heal left! I should have grabbed more before I left!
WAXANGEL: Don't... Don't blame yourself... You had no idea this was going to happen...
KADAVERBB: Listen to me Wax. You can’t die yet. You hear me? Not yet! What about your 3.95K followers on Twitter who yearn to see your sassy tweets every week?
WAXANGEL: Haha… True…
KADAVERBB: Exactly! You still have so much to live for. You’re going to be fine Wax… Right…?
WAXANGEL: Not sure… (coughs violently) Damn… I think I’m starting to lose consciousness…
The blood was starting to pour out now. Kadaver could tell that the wound was a near fatal one. He desperately tried to stop the bleeding but it wasn’t working. Hoping he could buy himself as much time as possible, Kadaver tried everything he could think of to try to keep Wax’s attention focused on him.
KADAVERBB: Listen to me. We’re going to go back to headquarters and you’re going to spend all day just making jabs at all your fellow staff members. Remember? Just like the old times? You’re going to be fine man.
WAXANGEL: I can’t… I can’t breathe…
KADAVERBB: Come on Wax. I know you’re going to make it through this. DAMN IT WAX! YOU’RE GOING TO MAKE IT!
WAXANGEL: Heh… I don’t think so buddy…P-pretty sure this is it…
KADAVERBB: Shut up right now! Conserve your strength. Let me get some help. STAY RIGHT HERE!
Kadaver tried to let go of Wax and began to get up but Wax grabbed him suddenly with such force that it felt like time had stopped. Kadaver slowly looked down, grabbed ahold of Wax’s hand and stared into his eyes as Wax struggled to breathe. With everything he had left, Wax opened his mouth and gave Kadaver one final message.
WAXANGEL: P-Plexa… Plexa is the key…
After he muttered these final words, Wax put on a final smile for his teammates as he drew his very last breath. Then his eyes slowly closed, hid body went limp, and there were no further movements.
KADAVERBB: …Wax? …Hey Wax? Hey, come on now. This isn’t funny… THIS ISN’T FUNNY!
As Kadaver continued to hold on to Wax’s still body, it took everything he had to stop himself from shaking violently. Tears began pouring out of Kadaver’s eyes uncontrollably as reality finally struck him full force in the heart.
KADAVERBB: WAX!!! WAAAXXXX!!! WAKE UP! WAKE UP YOU SARCASTIC SON OF A BITCH!!! WAKE UUUUUUPPPPP!!!! STOP PRETENDING! THIS IS YOUR WORST JOKE EVER! WAX! WAAAAXXXXXX!!!
The only sound that could be heard for miles away was the wails of despair that were coming from Kadaver. He was still holding on to Wax’s body as it lay there completely still. Wax’s face still had that smile on however; looking as peaceful as a Snorlax that was never to be awakened again.
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