An Average Life: Resort

Part 12

Grace stitched the gash on Mira's throat closed, and applied bandages. She spoke into her walkie-talkie.

"This is Grace. Mira needs medical attention." She said. "We need to get her back to the base."

Servo picked up their walkie-talkie.

"Got it." They replied. "We'll meet you in a bit."

They turned back to Sienna, Chris and Emma.

"Anyways, after we found out about how fast and strong Rocky was, we recruited her." Continued Servo. "She didn't know this was going to be a mission until she was about.. half way into the trip."

Sienna nodded.

"No offense, but.. Rocky's not very strong. Or fast." Said Emma.

"I saw her run in the hallway." Replied Chris. "She's faster than you think."

"I'm still confused." Said Sienna.

"We can answer questions later."

Servo and Skylar looked at each other. They didn't mention Mira, Raven or anything supernatural, fearing they'd scare them off.

*Ding*

The elevator reached the top floor and everyone stepped out.

"What's the plan?" Asked Chris.

"That was my plan." Replied Servo. "I don't know what to do know."

"What?" Replied Emma. "So what do we do now?"

"I'll think something. Uhh."

"Dexter's hellicopter is his only method of escape." Said Skylar. "We go destroy it, and he'll have no way of leaving."

Servo nodded.

"Good thinking."

Suddenly the elevator door opened. Dexter wobbled out, clutching his abdomen. He aimed his pistol at Servo, who managed to duck from the fire just in time.

"You guys go!" They shouted. "I'll hold him off!"

Everyone ran away, leaving Servo and Dexter in the hallway. Servo aimed their handgun at Dexter and shot, but missed.

"Good move." Said Dexter.

The two continued fighting, eventually moving into the hallway. Servo was ducking behind a flower pot, while Dexter was behind a baggage cart. Servo leaned into their walkie-talkie and spoke, while still trying to shoot their target.

"Rocky! Citrus!" They said. "Get to the top floor! I got a situation up here!"

Rocky got the message and looked to Citrus.

"Sounds serious." She said. "How do we get up there?"

"Citrus looked at a stairwell and sighed.

"How fast can you run on your own?" She asked.

"I don't know." Replied Rocky.

Citrus handed Rocky her taser.

"Go up there and help Servo." She said. "I'll go find Grace.

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure."

Citrus pulled Rocky into a hug and patted her back.

"Thank you.."

"No problem, kiddo." Said Citrus. "Now hurry!"

"Oh! Right!" Replied Rocky.

She took a running start and went bolting up the stair well, going so fast that she shattered the door's window.

After Grace made sure Mira was okay, she tended to Ripple and Coral. Tina helped out the best she could.

"So.. the mermaids?.." She asked.

"You tell nobody." Replied Grace.

"Wasn't planning on it. Nobody would believe me anyways, I'd get put in a home."

Ripple's wounds were covered, and she slowly sat up.

"Am I discharged?.." She asked, sleepily.

"No." Replied Grace. "You just need to have a long rest, and some medical treatment."

She turned to Tina.

"Can you take them to the helicopter that's in the parking lot?"

She handed her the keys.

"Sure." Replied Tina.

Grace lifted Miral and Coral into their cart, and began covering it.

"What if someone asks what I'm pushing?"

"It's not mermaids."

"I-I'll help push." Muttered Ripple.

She stood up and held onto the side of the tank cart, both pushing and trying to stabilize herself.

"Thank you." Said Grace. "I need to find the others."

Grace ran ahead, leaving Tina and Ripple to push the cart.

"This is heavy." Said Tina.

"Yeah.." Replied Ripple.

An orange cat passed them in the hallway, and did a double take.

"What's that?" He asked.

"Not mermaids." Replied Tina.

The cat nodded and continued walking.