Chapter 4

  "When we think of home we usually think of safety. But sometimes people come to ruin that and make our homes unsafe. That is why we train in how to fight within peoples homes and living spaces so that we can ensure their safety as we conduct warfare in their living room" -Unknown PMC Drill instructor.

  Pushing myself up from the ground once again. "I hope that does not become a habit" I said as I looked to the gun. "I need a reload.. Actually how do I reload this thing?" I asked looking around the area.

  I can can reload it for you so no need to worry about that just yet. You will have time later to figure out how to reload it later.

  One Tunnel sweeper reload buckshot – 5 points

  Total points: 42

  Shaking my head before moving towards the open door and looking inside seeing nothing other the darkness. Lifting the shotgun and putting it up against my shoulder before starting the flashlight and stepping in to the room slowly looking around.

  I would recommend pointing the weapon where ever you are looking when within a building.

  "Why is that?" I'd ask as I started moving the shotgun with my body's motion but still glancing around as I walked towards the house. The inside of the building looked to have been used as some kind of storage or something as there were only broken shelves and crates around. The walls looking like they have seen better days.

  That way if you spot an enemy all you need to do is pull the trigger.

  Nodding as I start walking up the stair "That makes sense so why was that thing in here alone?"

  The model 4 it was likely preparing to set up an ambush or traveling with those threes from earlier.

  Now I do have a question for you. How did you end up in the undercity?

  I stopped and took a deep breath before speaking. "I got kicked out by my family. They didn't agree with my way of thinking. And likely never have" Moved through the upper floor towards an other open door. Stopping at the door way before looking around the corner only to find a long hallway with many more doors. "Looks like its clear for the moment at least." Said as I moved in to the hallway starting to slowly walk down it. "So I asked.. To speak to someone.. About a problem I was having.. Still am having." Stopping to listen at an other open door hearing nothing before I kept moving. "Can't say why.. But I don't feel comfortable with my own body. And it does not get better. And I can't really figure out why." Said before coming to an other door inside the sound of something heavy getting pushed over causes me to stop.

  Slowly moving to push the door open only to hear something moving inside peeking inside revealed something strange a large worm that seemed to be rooting around under a bench in what looked like a small kitchen raising my gun only to stop at Fenris words.

  A model eight it is harmless. And with your current situation and point count I will this once recommend leaving it be.

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  As Fenris spoke I could hear more sounds from the next room as i start to head over towards the next unit only for the door to get pushed down revealing a pack of three model 3's and a few small black brid things clinging to them. Stumbling back and almost tripping over some left over cardboard box that was in the corner of the hall way stepping back few steps and turning to the room with the model eight crashing inside and looking around finding a fire escape out the window. Moving over to open it and hopping out landing with a loud clang causing the threes to come running. I turn and shoot only to have the first shot pass over just to barely graze one of the Model 3's but removing some of the small birds causing the rest to fly off and fly towards me. I shoot again hitting one the closest three killing it just a few feet way. Then tossing myself down to the floor of the fire escape as the two remaining jump for me. One them going flying hitting the railing with its front legs and flipping over only to fall down to the ground below the other hitting the stairs just in front of where I lay. Raising the gun and shooting twice to kill it. Then looking down to see the third one not moving. Only to get hit by something in the shoulder. Looking around to see one of the small birds. I swing the shotgun at the flying thing smashing it against the wall beside the window only to look inside and see four more coming at me flying fast quickly stepping back gun raised and shooting clearly killing them before stepping off the edge of the fire escape falling down to the street below.

  Landing on and old storage box that luckily held then falling down on to my rear "Ouch.. That hurt."

  Those were model 1's they are flying scouts and can be quite dangerous in large groups. Also quite sure that you will be fine as you only fell about half a floor. But we do need to get going there are likely more Antithesis around as on and before I forget

  3xModel 3 =30 points

  5xModel 1 = 5 points

  Total = 77 Points.You seem to be struggling with the recoil of your weapon a bit I would suggest saving your points and unlocking Light laser weaponry. Or Electromagnetic weaponry and getting a new primary weapon.

  "That bad is it.." I say as I hop down to the street and looking around before starting to move towards the market square again. Turning a corner and finding a dead end "Well that's great! A wall!!" Looking at the wall with a sigh turning and heading for the door pushing it open to find a large open room. Tracks on the floor suggesting large scale moment not to long ago. Moving quickly across the room only to catch something in the corner of my eye before getting struck by something sharp that sends me flying landing against a pillar. Looking up I see one of those ugly bear things dropping to the floor. Lifting the gun and firing in the general direction of the ugly bear thing three shots and it goes down.

  "Fuck. One of those nano things please." I said when I held a hand to the bleeding cut in my shoulder.

  One Class 1 Nano-Regenerative Suite 15 points

  1x Model 4 =15 pointsTotal unchanged

  Opening the box once it appears by my side and taking the mask and placing it over my mouth and activating it. Then shaking my head at the feeling before sitting back and looking up "Again.. ouch.." Sitting there waiting for the cut and possible bruising to fade.

  Back to what we were talking to before. Not feeling comfortable with your body? Is it something with your arms or legs try to explain it a bit and I might be able to offer something to help.

  "Taking this now? That's.. Its not the arms or anything like that.. Not in that way.. Its.. just the feel of them an.. And perhaps the shape." Shaking my head slowly. "I have trouble putting it in to words. But things.. Just feel off. Odd wrong."

  Like the shape of things are off.. And things not being where you feel they should? Fat being in the wrong place and muscles feeling Incorrect?

  I sit there for a moment thinking before nodding slowly. "Something like that use to let my hair grow out too. It felt better somehow."I said with a sigh

  I might have a solution for you It will be a shot in the dark so to say. But if it isn't this We can always backtrack. It could be that you are experiencing gender dysphoria. If this is the case we can fix that. It not then we can always restore you and keep looking for other solutions.

  Blinking a few times. "Fen.. That sounds.. I don't think that is it.. I have never.. I.." Closing my eyes for a moment memories of jealous moments at school or at social gatherings. Taking a deep breath before speaking softly. "It.. We can try, you are sure that we can undo things in case its incorrect?"

  I know we can. There is no need to worry about that for now we need to focus on getting you some actual points.

  Glancing back towards the crate that I had landed on I said "Fen.. If I do something stupid like using a fire escape to evade threes again.. Warn me that it is a bad Idea."

  That I can do for you.