Chapter 4:The “Escape”
The two hurriedly went back to the shuttle. “Let’s get out of here.” Said Winston. The shuttle began to liftoff when suddenly the shuttle sank back down to the ground. “Why the hell aren’t we leaving.” Said Hutch. “It appears something is causing interference with our equipment. “Damn it!” Said Hutch. “Well the best we could do is wait it out, try again tomorrow…” And with that they went to bed. They woke the next morning with hope in their hearts and doubt in their minds. As Winston passed by the door he thought he saw something outside. “I think I saw something out there.” “Where?” Asked Hutch. “It passed right by us. I’m going out there to see what it was.” “Alright then…” Said Hutch. “Just be careful.” Winston slowly walked down the stairs to see what had passed by the shuttle. He abruptly stopped for he felt something insight his suit. Hutch..?” “What, what’s wrong?” Said Hutch. “There’s something inside my suit.” Said Winston. “What?! Listen to me there is nothing inside your suit.” Said Hutch. “I feel it… It’s in my helmet!” “Winston, listen to me there is nothing inside your suit! Winston then let out a sudden scream. He turned around and Hutch saw a scorpion-like creature crawl across Winston’s face. And in the blink of an eye, he was gone… “Holy shit… Hutch then threw on his suit then ran out the door. “Winston!! Where the hell are you!!” Hutch then found Winston laying on a rock looking like he had taken a serious beating. He hurried over to Winston and helped him to his paws and said “We need to get you back to the ship. Come on, let’s go…”