Desire's Call (Doom 3)
Kelsey Banks
Sweat was running down her temples while a space engineer named Kelsey Banks sat behind a pile of large metal boxes that served her as a hiding spot for now. She understood that she mustn't stay there for a long time as it wasn't the best place to hide and later or soon she would be discovered, but at least it was better than nothing. The frightened woman had no idea how much time had passed since the entire scientific station on Mars had been overwhelmed by something that could be best described as forces of Hell. Part of her regretted coming to Mars City to work, and her mother was very worries when she found out that her daughter was going to another planet. Kelsey did her best to calm her down and reassure her nervous parents that all would be fine; that she would do her job as long as necessary and then return home safe and sound. Besides, good payment was guaranteed. Remembering this, Kelsey admitted that she should have listened to her mother and stayed home; but who could have known that something like that would happen in a place that seemed completely secure?
Sure, sometimes accidents happened in Mars City, but each of them soon were solved and fixed, returning life to normal. Even then, those accidents seemed suspicious, as the workers were complaining about unbearable conditions that gave them the creeps. Kelsey wasn't sure what this was all about, but she had a feeling that Dr. Malcolm Betruger had something to do with it. She never liked the man; there was something... evil about him. The way he looked at everyone, the way he spoke... He was definitely hiding something, but what? Unfortunately, Kelsey had no time or opportunity to find out as peaceful life in Mars City was broken. Every time she approached another dark room or hallway, Kelsey was afraid to encounter the creatures that looked like they have crawled directly out of a horror movie. But it was worse than that. Those monsters came from the depths of Hell and in just a few moments took over the entire station. Kelsey was lucky to still be alive, as most of the crew were either brutally murdered or transformed into zombies. And if they were soldiers, even being zombies, they haven't forgotten how to use weapons. So far no one has spotted her yet, but it was just a matter of time. Kelsey knew that if she wanted to survive this mess, she had to find something to defend herself.
Screams and shots surrounded her, mixed with such inhuman sounds that made her blood turn cold, but no one seemed to be around, at least in her area. Kelsey decided to take a risk and come out of her hiding spot. It was nearly as dark as in a cave, but still some dim light somewhere did at least something to illuminate the area. Equipped with a flashlight that stuck out of a pocket on her chest, Kelsey slowly moved forward, trying to walk as quiet as possible. As the automatic door moved to open the doorway when she stepped closer, a faint moan of pain reached her ears. There was someone alive here and needed help. Kelsey moved to the source of the sound and discovered a heavily wounded soldier lying on the floor, supporting his back against the wall. First of all, Kelsey grabbed his helmet, removing it from his face, wanting to know who it was. And as soon as his face was revealed, she recognized the man at once. It was the security officer, Ryan Fox, and he was obviously heavily wounded and bleeding.
"Ryan!" she whispered loud enough for him to hear her. "Ryan, do you hear me? It's me, Kelsey Banks. Look at me!"
The wounded man barely opened his eyes and smiled faintly.
"Oh... Dr. Banks..." he spoke finally. "I'm glad you're still alive, although... surprised as well... considering that fact that you're unarmed... ugh..." He could barely speak, clenching his teeth and taking a breath after every few words. Kelsey could see that it hurt too much.
"Hold on, Ryan, I'll bring the medical supplies," she said. "Don't try to talk too much, as I can see what a torture it is for you."
"No, don't bother, Dr. Banks," he exhaled. "I'm afraid I'm... not going to last long. All I can say is... when you hear the call of Arch-Vile, run or hide. It's the most dangerous and ferocious creature I've encountered so far."
Kelsey tilted her head in confusion.
"Who's the Arch-Vile?" she asked. Ryan swallowed and spoke again:
"It's the pale humanoid. When he screams, he... calls for a bunch of other creatures. He throws fire as well and... he's the one that wounded me hard. He's much more... intelligent than... others. Hell broke into the station... literally. If I knew who opened the portal in Delta complex, I'd... I'd shot the bastard myself. But... I'm afraid I do not know... any more details. So, Dr. Banks... take my PDA and all my weapons and ammo, and don't forget to search for... extra supplies on your way. You'll need them more than I do. S-stay... safe..."
Those were the last words spoken by Officer Fox, and before Kelsey could say anything, he passed away right before her eyes. She lowered her head sadly, but there's no way she was staying here any moment longer. Searching his body, Kelsey found a pistol and a shotgun with some extra ammo for both weapons, not forgetting about Fox's PDA as well. Reloading both weapons, she set out on her way of survival, hoping for the best.
Arch-Vile
He was furious. Since the portal was opened and the forces of Hell were free to roam around the Mars station, the first reaction of the pale-skinned demon was destroying anything living. Especially when those pathetic humans tried to fight back, his thirst for blood increased. Those things they carried in their hands that sometimes lightly hurt his skin, they hoped it would save their lives... Oh, how they were wrong! Arch-Vile easily could burn them up with the fire he produced, and if that wasn't enough, he called. Every time people heard that, fear consumed them from head to toe, making their insides shake and blood freeze in their veins. And that's where the surprise for them awaited. Just after the Arch-Vile screamed out, his hands blazing, a bunch of Imps appeared around him. Human soldiers were overpowered and had nothing else to do but run for their lives. The pale demon watched how his helpers eliminated their foes without any problems, his mouth stretching in a sinister grin. It won't be long until the entire station belongs to Hell alone, and, perhaps, they would have the possibility to spread even further, beyond the borders of Mars City.
Thus Arch-Vile walked through the darkest hallways of the complex, hiding and waiting for the unsuspecting prey. For some time no one has crossed his path with the pale demon, and this was already getting a little bit boring, until...
Something in the distance caught his attention. There were sounds of light footsteps approaching his location. The monster hid behind the wall and didn't move a muscle, listening and sniffing the air. There was definitely another human being coming, and judging by the smell that grew stronger with every second, it was a female.