The Zombie Uprising/3

{Fade to Sector E of the Freedom City Rebel Base; the barracks and living quarters. Dan is sitting on his bed with his head in his hands. Andrew walks up to him}

ANDREW: Hey, man. You okay?

DAN: {Looks up at Andrew} It's my fault that JP got himself hurt. I led you two into that cloud of miasma, and I didn't even stop to think about whether or not I was putting you two in danger.

ANDREW: You were trying to save an innocent life. He was in danger of falling victim to the zombies, and you were thinking of him.

DAN: But I don't even know that kid! You guys have been my friends since we were kids.

ANDREW: You did the right thing, whether you believe it or not. I believe it along with everyone else here. We all know you were trying to do the right thing.

DAN: Thanks man. I just hope it was worth it...

{Andrew put his hand on Dan's shoulder, then walked away. Dan laid back on the bed and fell asleep}

{Cut to the Medical Sector. JP and the kid are lying on their beds. A doctor comes by to take a look at their vitals}

DOCTOR: {Taking a look at JP's monitor} Hm... No change...

{The doctor walks over to the kid. He looks at his monitor, pauses for a moment, then takes out his communicator}

{Cut back to the barracks where Dan is sleeping. His communicator begins to ring.}

DAN: {Waking up} Ugh... {Reaches into his pocket and activates the communicator} Yeah?

DOCTOR: {On the line} Sir, I think you should get up here.

DAN: {Getting up} Alright. I'm on my way.

{Cut to the medical area. The doctor is standing at the end of the kid's bed. Dan comes out of the elevator and runs over to the doctor}

DAN: What is it?

DOCTOR: The boy's vitals are changing. He's waking up from his coma.

{They both look over to the kid. He starts to stir. As he slowly opens his eyes, Dan walks over to him}

KID: {Very drowsy} Where... Where am I...?

DAN: Your in Freedom City. The zombies were chasing you. Do you remember anything?

KID: Kind of... There was a bunch of zombies after me. I hid in an alley, but then this cloud blew in and I felt like I was choking...

DAN: Miasma. When a zombie is killed, it let's out a miasma. It's very poisonous.

DOCTOR: {Walking up next to Dan} You inhaled a dangerous amount of it. You're very lucky to be alive.

KID: Crap. That's sounds pretty intense.

DAN: Can you remember what brought you here?

KID: What do you mean?

DAN: Here. To Freedom City. This city has been all but deserted for years. That is except for here.

KID: Who are you guys?

DAN: We're the Rebels. We will be the ones to overthrow Reldora. But what brought you here?

KID: I was sent here to find... Um...

DOCTOR: {To Dan} He's just waking up from a miasma-induced coma. His memory may be a little foggy right now. Give him a little time to recuperate.

DAN: Alright. {To the kid} Don't worry about my questions right now. Just get some rest. I'll see you in the morning.

KID: Okay.

DAN: My name is Dan, by the way.

KID: Shane. {Holds out hand}

DAN: Nice to meet you, Shane. {Shakes his hand}

{Dan leaves Shane in the care of the doctor. He walks back to the elevator}

{Cut to the barracks the next morning. Dan is asleep when his communicator rings. He wakes up and activates his communicator}

DAN: Yeah?

DOCTOR: {On the line} Shane's awake now and he seems to be feeling better. Kid made a good recovery.

DAN: Great. I'll be right up.

{Cut to the medical sector. Dan walks over to Shane's bed. Shane is sitting up in his bed eating breakfast}

DAN: Hey, Shane. How ya feeling?

SHANE: Better. So... what did you want to know?

DAN: Oh. Um... What brought you here to Freedom City.

SHANE: {Putting down his food and facing Dan} Well. I was sent here by my village to find someone called "The Inventor."

DAN: "The Inventor," huh?

SHANE: Yeah. You see, my village is one of the last known places that's free from the zombies in the area. But we're in danger. Word is that Reldora's armies are heading toward our village, and that we don't have much time to protect ourselves. Someone who used to live here in Freedom City said to come here and look for this inventor guy.

DAN: I see... Well, believe it or not I may have an idea where to find this guy you're looking for.

SHANE: Really? Is he part of the Rebels?

DAN: Yup. Hang on. {Takes out his communicator and dials a number}

VOICE: {On the line} Yes?

DAN: Can you come up to the medical area? Someone here is looking for you.

VOICE: Alright. I'll be up shortly.

{Dan shuts his communicator. He looks at Shane and smiles}

SHANE: He lives here?

DAN: Yeah. He made most of our weapons and armor. And this communicator I was just using. He's pretty much a celebrity around here.

SHANE: Well my people need his skills. We need him to repair something for us.

DAN: Repair something? He's not gonna take a job that's too small.

SHANE: It's not a small job. Believe me. I'll explain when he gets here.

{The elevator door opens. A man with black spikey hair and goggles walks out. He is wearing a flowing white jacket and black pants; a scientist's traditional garb. He walks up to Shane and Dan}

INVENTOR: You asked to see me?

DAN: Yeah. This kid right here is in need of your expertise.

INVENTOR: I see. What can I do for you?

SHANE: My village is in the sights of Reldora's armies. They have destroyed every other village around us. You see, the Eternia Grid was destroyed.

INVENTOR: I have heard of this Eternia Grid. It is... a protection field, correct?

SHANE: Yeah. And about a month ago, the zombies managed to take it out. Our entire region has been unprotected for a month. We're the last village standing, but without the grid we have no hopes of survival.

INVENTOR: I see. Well, you will be happy to know I will help you and your people. {To Dan} Arrange for a transport. I'll gather my equipment and we'll head out there today at noon.

SHANE: Thank you, sir.

{The Inventor nods and then walks away back to the elevator}

DAN: Isn't he something?

SHANE: Yeah. And I appreciate all of your help. Everyone here has been great to me.

DAN: We take kindly to all who have been oppressed by Reldora.

SHANE: Well then thank God for oppression.

{They both laughed. Scene fades out to black}

{End}