Misunderstood Monsters

Chapter 60: Abel

"SCP-076-2 has escaped containment. Evacuate the facility immediately. I repeat, evacuate the facility immediately."

Dr. Collingwood gulped. Oh God, no. Oh God, please, no!

She tried to move about quickly while keeping her footsteps light, praying that Abel wouldn't hear her. There was no way she could defend herself or outrun him.

She was slowly making her way through a hallway, listening carefully for any sign of Abel's presence, when something knocked her flat on her back. A tall, lean man with dark hair and grey eyes stood over her. She could see a hint of red arcane symbols curling up onto his neck. Before she could even think of what to do Abel stomped on her left leg. She screamed when she felt bone splinter.

John's head whipped around when he heard a familiar voice scream and his eyes widened.

Oh no no no no no...

He heard Billy snarl. "That f*cking sh*t."

John charged in the direction he knew Dr. Collingwood was, following that intangible thread that tied him to anyone who saw his face.

"No, please! Don't do this!"

Tears streamed down her face. Her breath came in painful gasps. This was even worse than the bullet through the leg. Through her tear-blurred vision she saw a white blur tackle Abel and a brown shape grab her and pull her upright.

Billy glanced over at the two fighting SCPs as he half-carried, half-dragged Dr. Collingwood out of the facility.

He tried his best to not touch her crushed leg. Bits of bone were poking out of her bloody flesh. Once she was safe he rushed back to help John.

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Eddie fidgeted nervously. He wasn't sure if he should talk to Molly to try and distract her from the pain, but she seemed to do fairly well by herself. He could hear Simon muttering under his breath, but he couldn't make out the words.

Eddie tried to slowly walk towards her, wanting to talk to her when he felt his hand lightly brush against something. He heard a choked, muffled cry in response.