As the ship found itself steady, many quieted down waiting for anything unexpected to happen. David and I were no different as I strained my ears to hear any little noise that might sound like an explosion or gunshots of any sorts. It was in that dead silence that even the kids were silent as the only thing that entered my ears was the muffled cries. The panic that was painted on my face died down after awhile “must've been some asteroids or debris of some sort.” Nodding his head David breathed out loudly sitting on the floor brushing the sweat from his brow. “John I almost had a heart attack.” I nodded my head “Same I thought we were in deep shit but the alarms have yet to go off.”
“Bammm! Bammm! Attention all personnel please find your way back to your rooms. All military personnel please find yourselfs at your posts! We have a code red! Repeat code red!” Hearing the alarm blaring caused me to cover my ears as it felt like my eardrums could rupture at any moment. Everyone began to panic, parents would grab onto the arms of their kids rushing them towards their rooms. As everyone was panicking and running amok there were a few who just looked up towards the alarms and kept on drinking their beverages. David and I were different as we both began to panic “John what if it's raiders!” Seeing the panic in his eyes I couldn't help but grab ahold of David's arms “It will be alright David; the military will be able to deal with raiders!” Hearing my plausible words David seemed to calm down a bit causing me to pick him up from the ground “come on David I got to make sure Crystal is okay.” Nodding his head David followed me as I pushed my way through the crowds trying to reach the north hallway towards my room 215.
As we were able to push our way through the crowds I could hear the stomping of footsteps from behind, turning around I noticed a platoon coming towards David and I. They wore light nano armor with synthetic plating on their vitals. There armor was all black causing anyone to tell from just a glance that they are part of the ship’s military. Most of them had Plasma guns in their hands. Being able to see the shine on the guns grey metallic covering I could clearly see it was the rapid fire model; I had seen one once back on earth when some crazy lunatic shot up a hospital looking for drugs to ease him through the pain of life. I was worried watching them head down the hallway which lead to my room. Following them from behind I was able to make good time as I ran down the hall until I was stopped by one of the officers. “I'm sorry sir but any more forward and I will stop you with force.” Seeing the barrier before the hall door and the man who seemed to be a bit out of it I couldn't help but feel my heart drop. “My wife is in that hallway, room 215 I have to get in their, please!” Seeing as I approached closer the man raised up his plasma gun allowing me to see the metallic black barrel which was glowing from deep inside. With the barrel pointed at my body I couldn't help but freeze up in fear of him doing something stupid. At the same time David caught up from behind and seeing the situation he couldn't help but pull me back while he panted heavily from exhaustion.
The officer lowered his weapon “All citizen in the danger zone where moved to the medical wing on floor 3-C, the floor up above. I'm pretty sure she is there.” Hearing the officer I couldn't help but sign in relief “Thank god she might be okay. Can you tell us what happened?” The officer couldn't help but look behind his shoulder “I've heard that we were hit by a small asteroid causing some outer damage. The danger area has been sealed of for your own safety.” Hearing the officer I looked towards David “well it's not raiders so that's good.” Nodding his head in approval we turned away from the officer and began to head towards the nearest elevator that could take us to the medical wing.We quickly walked towards the elevator as I was still worried about Crystal. David tried his best to start some small talk as he tried to calm me down, but ended up with the two of us standing silently hearing the light humming from the elevator. As the ding notified us reaching the floor, the door opened to me rushing towards a medical desk in front of me. Their sat an elderly woman wearing a lab coat who was fiddling with the computer in front of her. As I stood before her she seemed to be doing something even more important as she didn't even give me eye contact.
I stood there for a moment waiting for her to finish but it seemed to take a lifetime so as politely as I could, I asked “Is their a patient by the name of Crystal here?” Hearing my voice caused the nurse to panic as she jumped up to look at me. Noticing a few messy files on her desk the nurse abruptly began to straighten them while she look towards me “how can I help you? Im sorry im just a little bit out of it today.” Seeing the crazy nurse I couldn't help but smile slightly “im looking for my wife Crystal. She should of been brought in here when the meteor hit.”
Knowing of the reason of my visit the nurse quickly sat back down and fiddled with the computer. “Last name sir?”
“Its williams” nodding her head the nurse began typing in the information. After a few button pushing the nurse looked up “ Crystal K. Williams is in medical wing A the one down the hall, and congratulations in six months you'll be a father.” As she pointed towards the hall with a big “A” painted beside the opening I couldn't help but relieve a long sigh as a weight had been placed off my shoulders. Seeing the smile that bloomed on my face the nurse couldn't help but smile back “she is in room 38, it will be on the right.” Thanking the nurse I ran towards room 38 with David behind me. As I got closer I couldn't help but begin to count the rooms out loud “ 35, 36, 37, room 38! This one is it.” As I rushed into Crystal’s medical room I couldn't help but rush towards her side giving a large hug. The room was quiet bare; other than the essentials; a bed, and medical machinery. The only thing that made the room kinda cool was that the wall you walk into was made of see through glass. Allowing you to see whoever was walking down the hallway. “John! What took you so long?!” As she was in my arms I could feel the warm tears on my clothes causing them to stick to my chest. As she weeped I couldn't help but stroke the back of her head “I'm sorry baby. I should of been their.” Crystal always enjoyed having her hair played with. It's the tactic used when shes angry or depressed especially when i'm the cause. As I sat their soothing Crystal, David entered causing Crystal to look up towards him.
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“Crystal! Are you okay?” Seeing the red faced David who ran too fast causing himself to breathe heavily, Crystal couldn't help but smile as she wiped the tears from her eyes. “Uh-huh im okay. It was crazy though. One moment I was laying in bed and then in the next I was being sent here. The room shook and I didn't know what to do until I heard knocking on the door and they brought me here.” Giving David a bottle of purified water that was given to Crystal earlier I could hear David taking in gulps as he drained the bottle. “Thank god Crystal you were not hurt when the meteor hit. I heard that sometimes I meteor can take out a whole ship's hull!” Hering David I could see Crystal’s eyes go big and then a puzzled look appeared on her face. “What's wrong baby?” Looking up towards me Crystal shook her head “nothing I just swore I heard gunfire before they took us here?”
“Gunfire? Finally getting himself hydrated David couldn't help but speak up “why would they need to shoot anything if it's a meteor?” Shrugging my shoulders I replied “could have been misfire or something like that, and anyways the only important thing is that you're okay my love.” Giving Crystal a kiss on the head I couldn't help but be thankful that she was alright. It was in that moment of silence as I hugged Crystal tightly that the room seemed to dim as orange lights began to flash. Crystal, David and I all looked up towards the ceiling of the room and then it happened. “ Warning! Warning! Unknown foreign lifeform detected on the medical wing! We are now in a code orange, repeat code orange!” with the blaring of the intercoms a loud clicking sound was heard coming from the door. David, closest to the door ran over pressing the button on the monitor but the door wouldn't even budge. David looked back at me as he repeatedly pressed the button. “John! It won't open!” Seeing David’s pale face caused me to rush over “what do you mean?” Getting to the monitor as I press the open button a little pop up appeared over and over again “clearance denied.”
“Shit!” if things couldn't get worse as I cussed out loud a metal covering appeared causing the glass to be reinforced. Crystal couldn't help but quickly rise to her feet “we are stuck in here!” With David still messing with the doors monitor and Crystal who was walking back and forth mumbling here and there I couldn't help but take in a deep breath getting myself under control. “David….quit screwing with the controls. Crystal, baby calm down we will be alright. Just remember whatever is out there can't come in here. We need to all just take a deep breath and take a step back the military can handle whatever the problem is.”
Finding my words plausible David went over and sat down using the wall for support, Crystal sat back on the bed and the both seemed to fiddle with their hands with their heads held down. I could notice the random shaking the two had, I mean who could blame them even I am scared. Code orange, anything is better than code orange. The color orange is associated with deadly pathogens, or something that can cause an epidemic of some sort. Hopefully the trigger was set off by dust or something but how could that be true. As I stood there wondering what could make the alarms go off I could hear the rhythmic footsteps of soldiers as they walked down the hall. Hearing the coordinated marching David and Crystal stood up looking towards the glass. As men numbering around fifteen passed us I couldn't help but have that strange feeling in my stomach again. It felt like I was being swallowed, helpless as I stood behind the glass. After the men passed, It wasn't long until the banging of gunfire causing me to rush towards the glass trying to see what was going on.
As I placed the side of my face on the glass I could barely see a soldier from down the hall. “What's happening!” David ran up towards me while Crystal seemed to follow shaking all over. “I don't know I can barely see them.” With the gunfire came screams and I couldn't help but push even harder on the glass just trying to get a glimpse, but of course the glass was giving me no leeway. It wasn't long until it all went quiet, no footsteps, no screams, not even a light voice could be heard. As I tried to peek down the hall I could feel Crystal’s hand on my arm. She shook relentlessly causing me to look at her puzzled. David backed up with his eyes and mouth as wide as they would go. It wasn't until the mute Crystal raised her hand pointing towards the glass. As I turned what presented itself in front of me was a soldier. His helmet was missing as I could see his young facial features and black hair. Yet the thing that got the most of my attention was under his neck there was nothing except for the blood which seeped towards the floor. There was an arm, black with small little spikes. As I backed away from the window the creature presented itself as it dropped from the ceiling outside.
As it rose I couldn't help but notice its eyes that glowed yellow. There was no hair, its pigment was black, it stood at least eight foot and I could swear it was staring straight at my soul as it looked at me. A cold wind seemed to assault my back as I shook relentlessly. Opening its mouth I could notice the razor sharp teeth as they crunched in the man’s bodiless head. It was like eating an apple for the beast, as the head was gobbled up in just a few seconds. When it finished its meal it rushed towards the window causing Crystal to scream “ahhhh!” As it made contact with the glass I couldn't help but notice a small crack appear. I seemed to forget to breath at that moment. The window was the only thing between us and this monster. Yet after one assault it already showed signs of breaking? Turning away I looked from one side to the other yet their was nothing that could be used. Crystal began to cry and I could hear David mumbling “I don't want to die. I don't want to die!” As David also began to cry loudly I couldn't help but walk around the room pulling at my hair “fuck!” As the beast began to bash on the window relentlessly I couldn't help but notice the cracks expanding farther and farther….are we going to die just like this?