SCP {The SCP That United Them All}

45- Escape From Purgatory (049)

Rocky slowly steps through the portal, coming out in a graveyard accompanied by a large church. As he does, he sees a group of men burying corpses. 

Rocky sticks his head back through the portal. "Can anyone else see this portal?"

"Not at all, and I will only allow you and 049 to pass through." 239 replies.

"Sweet!" Rocky says, pulling his head back out. 

The men don't seem to notice him as they work to bury the bodies.

"I guess I should check inside first." Rocky thinks to himself.

Rocky enters the church through the back entrance, instantly aware of the smell of death inside. He slowly makes through as nurses tend to the afflicted. A few of the nurses look up questioningly at the newcomer, who looks extremely out of place in their century. 

Before Rocky can leave the church, having not found 049, Martha walks up to him. "Hello, sir. What brings you to this unfortunate corner of the world?"

Rocky thinks quickly, knowing that his attire looks rather expensive. "I am looking for someone." He replies confidently.

"You look like a man of the city. I could not imagine who you would be looking for here." Martha replies suspiciously. 

Rocky motions for her to follow him as they walk out front and around the corner. "I am looking for the.. doctor."

Martha sighs. "What has he done this time?!"

"Nothing illegal. I simply need his assistance. The King's only son has come down with the Black Plague." Rocky lies.

"It is a summons then!" Martha says excitedly. "He.. uh.. walked out for a moment, but I am sure he will return shortly."

"Through the front door?" Rocky asks.

"I.. did not get a chance to see. He seemed upset." Martha replies.

"It is of great urgency I talk to him. If you would be so kind, should he return before me, please tell him I am looking for him." Rocky says.

"I will. I would try to help further, but I must remain here and continue my work." Martha says sadly.

Rocky smiles. "You are doing all you can, and your country appreciates your efforts."

"Thank you, very kind of you. I am trying. The doctor is also trying so hard to find a cure." Martha replies shyly.

Rocky thinks for a moment, remembering 049 interviews mentioned a woman who accompanied him, at one time. "He is lucky to have you here with him."

Martha blushes, glancing away nervously. "I.. think.. well, I am the lucky one!"

Rocky smiles as he walks off and Martha quickly returns to her work.

Once out of sight, Rocky's eyes turn gold and he outstretches his hand. "Come." He orders as his voice echos with the male and female tones speaking at once.

A group of transparent wolves, of different colors, appears before him. 

"Find 049, do not engage." Rocky orders.

The wolves nod and take off in different directions to search.

Rocky waits patiently until one of the wolves return and leads him to a swampy area, a few miles from the church. In the swamp, 049 stands looking out on the water.

"Hey doc, what's up?!" Rocky asks happily, his eyes back to blue.

049 turns around and cocks his head to the side. "Are you well, sir?"