[_____V_____]

(Continued...)


DUDE GUADALUPE came forward, senses on the full alert. He had heard the grenades exploding somewhere in front of him, and knew he was close to some targets. If all was going to plan, it was quite possibly two targets. He walked forward grimly, his mouth set in a straight line.

Pretty soon, he walk right past Posher, who was yelping quietly behind a tree. Posher looked up and saw Dude, and raised a hand to him. Dude didnt notice Posher, and walked on. Posher was too weak to say anything, a silent croak escaping his lips as he rolled backwards in pain.

Dude came to where Despare lay, supported by Rayne. One look at Despare and he knew he was history anyway. Rayne looked at Dude in sudden, stirring alarm. Dude smiled.

"Hello, wifey," Dude said softly.

Rayne pushed Despare to one side, and jumped up to run towards the trees on the left. Dude lifted his Grenade Launcher, apparently not ready to let her go so easily.

THUNK!! THUNK!!

Both grenades whistled through the air, and caught Rayne in mid-run, landing right in front of her. Before she could stop and dodge them, they exploded mercilessly.

BAM!! BAM!!

Rayne flew backwards from the impact, her body suddenly opening up huge gashes which rained blood everywhere. Without any HPs she had left for herself, she was a totally open target. She fell down heavily between the bushes, bleeding in torrents from her numerous wounds. Her body wracked in spasmic contortions, fighting imminent death.

Dude let out a loud whoop. He was given a big round transparent plate before the Hunt began, but Dude didnt think much of it and had left it behind near the doors.

And that was the only mistake Dude had done.

TTTHHHRRRAAACCCKKK!!!

The plasma beam caught Dude right on his back, spinning him around before he fell behind. It left a large, gaping hole near his lower back which burst forth blood. Dude grimaced in pain, and reached for his HPs. 15 of them saved him, but Dude wondered if he had missed a trick somewhere, as he fought back big bolts of pain which shook his body.


DOC FAUSTUS turned around in a huge rush. He heard big explosions from behind him, and hurried to the source. Very soon, he came across Rayne who looked like a beautiful reddened Christmas tree, pulling herself towards the base of a tree. Doc knew instantly, and decided with a grim face.

THUNK!!

The grenade lobbed up gently towards Rayne's feet, and blasted in full fury.

BAM!!!!!

Rayne sighed a last time, as the grenade opened her chest and face up. Her jaw was nearly pulled out of her face, as her body thudded against the tree. Her eyes rolled backwards, and she fell silently. Her body spasmed a couple of times, before going still.

CARNAGE KNIGHT RAYNE IS DEAD!!!!!

Doc licked his lips in total satisfaction. Just then, PAPILLON NOIR broke through the bushes ahead and came forward to a stop, looking at the scene in front of her. Totally taken aback by surprise, she tried to run to the left.

Doc saw her though, and pointed his Grenade Launcher at her in a hurry.

THUNK!!

The grenade hit Noir on her back and blew in mid-air.

BAM!!!

Noir was thrown forward into the bushes, bleeding. She disappeared from sight, just as three dots zeroed in on Doc's head.

TTTHHHRRRAAACCCKKK!!!

The plasma beam struck Doc with full force. He was caught totally unawares, as the blast totally opened his chest and stomach up. He fell forward with a groan, clutching his HPs in a final attempt at the life inside him. All of his 12 HPs couldnt stop his bleeding, and he was left bleeding profusely, SEVERELY WOUNDED.


(To Be Continued Some More...)