The Docks

At the Prime Kronos Facility, an memoriam is for Burton and Barnes as Shawn and Catherine are participating. Jack Barnes, Rick Barnes' older brother, who bears a scar on the right side of his face, is standing in his military uniform beside Ryder.

Ryder: Today, we remember a fine general and a strong commander. Before and after, William was my good friend.....and Rick Barnes was one hell of a brave soldier....one of the brave few that....are still attempting to make the world a better place after.

After the memoriam, Shawn is with other soldiers and new recruits while Barnes is preparing to give a speech.

Barnes: You are not in Oz anymore...This is the wasteland, ladies and gentlemen. Know and respect that, every day for the rest of your life. If you have just been in heaven or hell, you may want to go there for vacation or downtime, after a tour in the wasteland, but this shouldn't be new to you to all you fresh bloods...In here, consider yourself lucky, but out there beyond our safe haven, anything that's part of a gang, shoots or isn't human wants either two things....to kill you slowly or painfully or to bend you over and fuck you slowly, while you beg for mercy....This is now the only Kronos Industries Facility left on the planet, and as head of this facility, it is my job and duty to make sure you all stay alive....but the truth is.....I won't succeed....not with most of you. If you want to learn to survive the ways of the Wasteland, how to survive, you've got to obey the rules...The Wasteland and Kronos Industries Rules...First things first... a train carrying a machine called the Oasis was scheduled to arrive here at this station yesterday at 02:15 PM....it never made it....it was destroyed by some unusual wastelanders.....We've got some reports of most of the wasteland group that had attacked us were killed by whatever dangers recurred to them...From what we've heard, there were eight Wasteland survivors that managed to escape the Washington Facility. The Wasteland survivors are dangerous and must be hunted down. They are led by Nathan Stahl and Kyle Desipich, who was a former Zeus Corps soldier, but he betrayed our Kronos nation for the wastelanders.

Shawn: Kyle.....

After the meeting, Shawn is walking through the crowded halls before a young African American man is seen calling to him.

Mark: Shawn! Hey, Shawn!

Shawn turns his head and is greeted by Mark.

Shawn: Mark!

Mark and Shawn give a brotherly handshake.

Shawn: Hey, man!

Mark: Hey! Heard you were back! Guess you heard....

Shawn: Yeah....

Mark: Hey, man....I'm...uh....I'm sorry about your dad....he was a good man and a good leader...it's a shame.....looked up to him....

Shawn: Yeah, it was.....Dad and I.....we had a good relationship....

Mark: But you believe it, man?....Kyle Desipich! Can't believe that dude went AWOL.

Shawn: I know.....unbelievable...I was his friend, you know?

Mark: Yeah....that's right. You two were tight back when y'all were kids....my bad, bro...you think he's the one who killed your Dad?

Shawn: Mark.....I don't fucking know....I just came here to bury my dad....

Suddenly, a soldier wearing a bandana approaches Shawn.

Leonard: Sergeant Shawn Burton?

Shawn: Yeah?

Leonard: Corporal Stan Leonard. Administrator Ryder would like to speak to you.

Leonard escorts Shawn though the main hall as Shawn notices a giant aquarium.

Shawn: That is one big ass fish tank.

Leonard: Mr. Burton...if you please.

Shawn steps into Ryder's office, where Ryder greets him.

Ryder: Shawn Burton.....it's been sometime...look how big you've gotten, son...last time I saw you were this little.....I wish seeing you would be under better circumstances.

Ryder shakes hands with Shawn.

Ryder: Please sit.

Shawn sits down in front of Ryder.

Ryder: you hungry, son?

Shawn: No....

Ryder: Would you like a drink? Brewed up some good wine.

Shawn: No, thank you, sir.

Ryder: I understand this is a very stressful situation for you, boy. Your father was one of our most brilliant generals. From what I hear, he trained you and Kyle before he transferred.

Shawn: Yeah.....he did....

Ryder: That's great, son. The time that your father spent with you I only wish my father had spent with me.....I only wished I had spent more time with my son more often....You dad was a good man and a great friend.

Shawn: And Kyle.....he was the one that killed him?

Ryder: That's what our sources say.....he was declared killed in action after his disappearance during a mission in the City of the Damned, but he was alive....he sided with the wastelanders....and the remainder of his survivors including your youngest brother had escaped our custody. Destroyed one of our trains that was scheduled to come here.....you know; I watched you boys whenever your Dad was away....It's a shame that the wasteland poisoned Kyle's mind....you two...you were brilliant boys....you are a damn fine brave man, Shawn.

Shawn: James? He was with them?

Ryder: Your younger brother? Yes.....

Shawn: Is he alive?

Ryder: from what I know, he is...

Shawn: What about my Uncle?

Ryder: Colin? Reading from the reports, I'm afraid Colin is dead...he was killed in the University destruction.....I'm sorry, son.....Mr. Burton-

Shawn: Shawn, sir.

Ryder: Shawn...I had your brought to the Prime Kronos Facility because I looked up your record. Fine military record. Made Sergeant in almost three months....I'm offering you to be one of the chance to be promoted to one of my direct staffing. A manager. A colonel if you may...there's a catch though....help us find Desipich...bring him to justice...he's the man who's responsible for the death of your father..... and I promise you, I will see your father will be avenged. I'll do everything in my power.....what do you say?

A moment.

Shawn: As long as my brother and Kyle aren't harmed...part of me wants to hurt Kyle myself....we grew up together and to feel betrayed by him.

Ryder: Of course....just remember when you see him, he murdered your father...you mustn't hesitate to kill him....he needs this, son...I know it will be painful...but it needs to be done.

Meanwhile, in a small settlement in the docks, a young boy sits by a door to a building when a knock on the door is heard. The boy opens the door to find Nora.

Nora: Hey, Chucky.

Chucky: Nora!

Chucky hugs Nora.

Nora: Oh! Okay! I see I was missed! You got big!

Chucky: I'm growing up to eight inches now! (notices Kyle) Nathan's not with you?

Nora: No, honey. He's with his sisters and three other friends of mine. Hey, is Miguel here?

Chucky: Yeah.....

Nora: Do me a favor.....go see if the coast is clear of any of his men.

Chucky: Sure....that asshole's in the dock.

Nora: Hey, what did we say about the language?

Chucky: Sorry....I'll go check for you.

The door closes as Chuck sees if the coast is clear while Kyle and Nora wait. Kyle checks on his pistol.

Kyle: Not a lot of ammo in case things go south.

Nora: I know.

Kyle: So, why'd you ask me to come with you? Why not Nathan?

Nora: Truth be told. Nathan's a little on edge with the loss of his dad and Cratersville. I think he would need a rest. Let someone else lead the group. I didn't want to say anything to him with everything going on.

Kyle: What are you saying? I should lead?

Nora: Or Billy. Or Walter.

Kyle: What about James?

Nora: He's just a kid.

Kyle: Yeah, he is, but he's a smart kid....you know Miguel's going to be wondering what we're doing here right?

Nora: Makes it more interesting.

Kyle scoffs.

Nora: Hey, Kyle....who's Sheila? You mumble her name in your sleep.

Kyle sighs. Before Kyle can answer, Chuck knocks on the door.

Chucky: All clear.

Kyle: I'll answer that question later.

Nora: Good to go. Let's do it.

Nora and Kyle open the door as they pass through the small settlement. A pedestrian attempts to talk to Nora.

Murphy: Hey, Nora. Hey, Nora. How you doing, pretty woman? I got this merchandi-

Nora: Not now, Murphy.

Murphy: No. No. No. No. It's not like that I got-

Nora: I said, "not now".

Murphy: Okay. I can do that. (quietly) Don't gotta be a bitch about it.

Kyle and Nora continue walking through the settlement, where a nearby male pedestrian sitting with his girlfriend on his lap speaks to her.

Male Dock Pedestrian: Nora. It's been a while.

Nora: Been busy.

Kyle and Nora walk by as the pedestrian's girlfriend speaks to the male pedestrian.

Female Dock Pedestrian: Who the hell's that?

Male Dock Pedestrian: None of your goddamned business. That's who.

Kyle and Nora walk through the settlement to witness a betted fight between two men.

Dock Pedestrian: Come on! Hit him!

Dock Pedestrian: beat his bitch ass! Come on, motherfucker! Don't waste my money!

Kyle: Well, this should be interesting.

Nora: Yeah, if we had the time to watch.

Kyle: Who'd you bet your money on?

One of the fighters is knocked out by the other.

Nora: Not that guy....

Kyle laughs.

Kyle walks through a bus, only to be stopped a patrol.

Mavic: The hell you think you're going, kid?

Kyle: You mind stepping out of my way?

The two men have a stare down till Nora speaks.

Nora: Mavic. Get of the way.

Mavic: oh, shit. Sorry, Nora. Didn't know you guys were together. (to Kyle) Sorry about that, buddy.

Kyle: No foul. You were just doing your job.

Kyle and Nora step out of the bus as Kyle speaks.

Kyle: Old boyfriend?

Nora: More old head concussion.

Kyle and Nora walk up to a guard.

Nora: Looking for Miguel. You seen him?

Patrol: Yeah....down at the warehouse. Loading up on goods he just received. He's there now.

Kyle and Nora walk through the corner but are suddenly confronted by Miguel's thugs.

Kyle: Showtime.

Miguel's Thugs approach Kyle and Nora.

Nora: You mind letting us through?

Q: Y'all need to head on back....if you want to live.

Nora: We don't have a quarrel with you. We just want to talk to Miguel.

Q: I said turn the fuck around and leave.

Nora: I'm not leaving until I see Miguel.

Q: Bitch, are you deaf? I will fuck your ass up unless you turn around and take you and your dumb ass friend out of here.

Nora sighs.

Nora: .....boring conversation anyway.

Nora pulls out a pistol and shoots Q in the head, prompting the other two Thugs to duck in cover. Kyle and Nora do the same.

Nora: You ready?

Kyle: Yeah.

Thug: You're going to fucking pay for that, you bitch!

Nora: You flank em! I'll keep you covered!

Kyle: Got it!

Nora: Go now!

Nora shoots at the Thugs as Kyle sneaks around them, getting an advantage as he pulls out his revolver and guns both men down.

Nora: Nicely done, Kyle.

Kyle: You too...how the hell did he get all these guys?

Nora: Saying he has money he doesn't own to pay these guys.

Kyle and Nora travel through the district, but spot more of Miguel's thugs as the two-take cover behind a pillar.

Thug: what the hell were those gunshots?

Thug: relax, man.

Thug: How can you relax?! You know what gunshots mean; Gunshots means either Bandits. Blood Hogs...or something worse. Maybe just a bunch of assholes trying to screw with us.

Thug: Come on, man. Let's just check around.

The two Thugs look around the perimeter, before slipping up. Nora grabs a Thug and stabs him in the neck while Kyle grabs Thug # 5 and snaps his neck.

Kyle: Damn....

Kyle and Nora sneak through the storage area and out onto the warehouse docking bay. Kyle and Nora duck down as Nora spots Miguel talking with a Thug.

Nora: There he is...he's still a son of a bitch.

Kyle: Let's get this over with.

Kyle and Nora sneak through the storage field and dispose of every single Thug around the field. Suddenly, one of the Thugs steps out of the office as he notices Kyle and Nora.

Thug: What the fuck?!

The Thug pulls out his gun, but before he can shoot Kyle, Nora pulls out her pistol and shoots the Thug in the head, alerting Miguel in his office.

Miguel: The hell?

Kyle and Nora approach the dead Thug corpse.

Kyle: You know you didn't have to-

Nora: What? He was going to shoot you.

Kyle: Yeah. He was, but now Miguel knows we're here.

Nora: Let's go get that bastard then.

In the office, Miguel arms a submachine gun and aims it at the entrance door. Kyle opens the door front office door as he notices Miguel with the submachine gun.

Kyle: Miguel-Oh, shit!

Miguel opens fire as Kyle and Nora take cover.

Miguel: Back! Get the fuck back!

Nora: We just want to talk, Miguel!

Miguel: You ain't got shit to talk about, puta! I did my deal! I don't know what the fuck y'all doin here?

Nora: Put your gun down!

Miguel: Ain't going to happen, bitch!

Miguel continues opening fire with the sub machine gun until he runs out of ammo.

Kyle: He's out.

Miguel tosses the empty submachine gun aside before flipping off Kyle and Nora.

Miguel: Go fuck yourselves!

Nora: He's running! Get him!

Kyle and Nora pursue Miguel.

Kyle: Miguel!

Miguel: Fuck you, Kyle!

Nora: We almost got him!

After a chase through the docks, Miguel attempts to climb a fence, but Kyle runs and grabs Miguel, dragging him off the fence. Miguel attempts to punch Kyle, but Kyle blocks the punch and knees him in the stomach, before ramming him into the wall and punching him in the face. Kyle then puts Miguel in a hold, before pinning him to the wall.

Nora: Hi, Miguel.

Miguel: Nora. It's been a while....Desipich? You not with Zeus Corps, right now?

Kyle: Not with Zeus Corps anymore, actually....

Nora: you owe us some medicine and weapons from our last shipment.

Miguel: For what? I just supplied y'all. I don't know what y'all heard but-

Nora: Just tell me where the medicine and weapons are.....

Miguel: Okay. Yeah, but it's complicated.

Nora: "It's complicated".

Miguel: Nah...nah...look....I-I just-

Nora nods to Kyle, who breaks Miguel's arm, causing him to fall to the ground and cry in pain.

Miguel: Fuck!

Kyle presses his foot on Miguel's back.

Miguel: come on, man. Come on! Please! Please! All right! Okay, man! Shit!

Nora: Quit your crying. How's it complicated?

Miguel: Because....because I sold them.

Nora, appalled, pulls out her pistol.

Miguel: Okay....okay...wait....wait....okay....okay....shit! Wait! I had to. I fuckin owed someone!

Nora: Wrong! You owed us! Your life!

Miguel: Please. I need more time.

Nora: Something you should've thought about before you decided to fuck us.

Miguel: Come on, now! It wasn't like-

Nora: who'd you give our shit too?

Miguel sighs.

Miguel: I can't.....look just need some time to-

Kyle steps onto the back of Miguel's head, breaking his nose on the ground.

Miguel: Fuck! My nose!

Nora: Who did you sell our stuff too?

Miguel:...Midtown Manhattan! I gave them to Midtown Manhattan!

Nora: What?

Miguel: Look, it's a big city, but I can get you in. We could just sneak in and take the guns. Whether or not, we have to off someone in the way is totally your choice.

Kyle and Nora think for a moment and talk to each other.

Kyle: So what are we thinking?

Nora: We explain the situation to Nathan....see what he wants to do.

Kyle: He's not going to want to risk taking you or his sisters across a land of ruins-

Nora: Yeah, well, we're running out of options on how to get these things.

Kyle: You're his girlfriend. He'll listen to you...Kyle turns to Miguel.

Kyle: What do you think we should do with him?

Nora, gripping onto her pistol, stares at Miguel, who gives a frightened look.

Miguel: Please! Please!

Nora walks up to Miguel and after a tense moment, Nora speaks.

Nora: Ah.....you're not worth it.

Nora walks off, before suddenly stopping.

Nora: You know what.....yes, you are.

Nora aims her pistol at Miguel, who pleads his life, before Nora shoots Miguel in the head.