Code: Z.E.R.O. - The Outbreak

Act 2 Ch. 1

No I in Team

"What are we waiting for?! Let's go!" "Cool your jets Lizard, the chopper is being fueled up." Is she serious right now? "The president needs our help Hotshot! He's being attacked by Oozers!" "We can't leave without fuel! Do you want us to crash as well?!" "Calm down both of you!" Jordon jumps in. "The chopper is almost fueled up. We need to get ready before taking off. Everyone get your gear on and meet me at the helipad. You have 5 minutes." Jordon puts on his helmet and walks to the helipad. "Yes sir, Cap" we all respond. Sky storms off to her room, me and Andrew look at each other and shrug our shoulders. There's no time for this. Gotta save the President.

Five minutes later, we're all at the helipad getting ready to get in. "Alright, choppers full. Everyone ready?" Jordon asks. "Yes sir, Cap" we all reply. "Good, everyone in, we have a President to save." Everyone piles into the chopper and the pilot takes off.

A few minutes into the flight and I look at Sky. She looks upset. It doesn't seem like she's mad about earlier, she looks a little down. "Hey Hotshot... Sorry about earlier... I didn't mean to make you mad..." I apologized. "It's ok Lizard" she looks out the window, "It's not your fault..." Something's wrong. "What's eating you?" I ask. "Hmhm" she chuckles, "I wish my boyfriend was." I let out a small laugh, "No seriously, you ok?" "I guess..." she responds. Women, always have to make you dig for the answers. "I know you're not, I have a girlfriend remember? I know all the signs." She smiles, "Always the ladies man." "I'm more of the gay best friend that you can tell anything to." She giggles, "Yeah you are." "So what's up? What's wrong?" She looks down at her hands twiddling her thumbs. "I got a call from my dad... My mom's gone..." Oh no... I know that feeling too well... "I'm sorry..." She sniffs and wipes a tear. I can feel Andrew trying to ignore our conversation. I put my arm around Sky and hold her. "I know how you feel. My mom and dad were both taken from me." She hugs my stomach and starts bawling. "It's going to be ok," I reassure, "We're all here for you. I'm here for you. We are a team after all!" She looks up at me and wipes away her tears. "You always know just what to say Lizard." "It's Iguana." She starts laughing, "Shut up! Don't ruin the mood!" She follows up with a punch to my shoulder. Oww. I laugh and try not to show signs of pain. Damn that girl is strong. Or maybe I'm just weak? No. She's definitely strong. Yeah... We'll go with that.

We hear a message from the cockpit radio, "LZ's too hot! Abort Abort!" I know that voice. It's Garcia. "The LZ is hot sir, what's the plan?" The pilot asks Jordon. Jordon replies, "We're going in." Like I said before. Fearless Leader. "Hover us over the there" Jordon points to the entrance of the plane, where Division 1 and 4 are guarding. The President must be inside. "Yes sir" the pilot responds and he hovers us over the drop point. Looks like we're dropping into this fight.

Jordon opens the choppers doors and drops down the ropes. "Grab your gear and strap on! We're not leaving here without the President!" "Yes sir, Cap!" We say in unison as we run to our ropes and strap ourselves to them. "See you guys down there!" Andrew says as he jumps out the helicopter. Jordon follows, "Hurry up! There's no time to waste!" I'm next. I look at Sky. She still looks upset. "Hey Hotshot" I call as she looks up at me. "Remember what I said" I shoot her a smile, she shoots one back and nods. "I will." "Oh and one last thing," she looks at me confused, "Knock some heads!" I jump down into the battle field.

Holy crap... I've never seen so many Oozers in one place! I take a look around and see Division 1 and 4, along with Jordon and Andrew. These brain-dead bastards don't stand a chance against 11 soldiers and our sniper in the sky! Let's give them hell!