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| The Durdens Chronicles 2 | Started by: Ruby_The_Beast26 on Oct 28, '26 15:20 |
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Ruby slowly starts to wake up. Feeling a bit chilly with just a cold steel table under her back. Her eyes try to adjust to the bright lights of the room. Ruby tried to sit up carefully on the metal table. Where was she was the first thought. The horror is being murdered rushes back to Ruby. It floods her mind and deep panic sets in. Ruby remembered being promoted to Consigliere by Godfather Octavius in his office. Arranging a party to celebrate. But then dying in the car on the way. Ruby opens her eyes a couple of times. She was breathing! Damn it must be a horrible dream.. A nightmare of the City on fire. It never happened than Ruby thought relaxing for a few moments It was than as she looked around to get oriented true terror hit. Ruby saw a sea of tables and bodies just like her on metal tables. Some hooked to IVs and some had monitoring devices. Was this a hospital ward? Why would so many people be in the same room? Looking down Ruby noticed a paper tag wrapped around her wrist. Written by hand it said, Ruby 1 experiment Spawn code 001. What the hell? Thoughts raced through Ruby's mind. Ruby swung her legs over the side in an attempt to stand up on her own. Cold air touched her bare spine. She was wearing a hospital gown. Her feet were bare on the linoleum floor. Ruby felt so weak. Hearing voices Ruby ducked down under the table view. She saw clearly Durdens walking in a pair passed tables two rows away. They hadn't noticed her or her empty table. Ruby decided she needed to get out of here. She never expected to see the Durdens facility up close and personal so soon. Ruby wasn't sure how she ended up in this ward of patients.. Moving closer to the one near her right. After the Durdens left the room. Ruby made an effort to check who was on the table nearby. Her heart stopped in shear panic, as it was Tyler Durden. She jumped back knocking into her table. Ruby was in sheer panic mode. She needed to run and escape. She needed clothes and a plan. Ruby went searching for a way out and clothing. She wasn't sure how much time there was before others around her popped up awake to this world. The air didn't smell of hospital chemicals and floor to cleaner. No this was something else and Ruby couldn't tell what the odd scent was that filled the whole room. Then she saw a cart filled with various sizes of Durdens clothing. She quickly reached out taking a package. Then found a nearby bathroom to get dressed inside. Ruby's heart was pounding. She didn't know how she was alive but she was breathing. There were no bodyguards to protect her and no loyal dog Tornado. Ruby would find her way out and head back home. Surely Pavlo26 would have answers. Before leaving Ruby decided to check for things like cash to travel and more clues. She managed to find an office. There she found a stack of Durden folders as if they were patience in this facility. She grabbed the letter opener laying on the desk. At least she would have a makeshift weapon. In one of the drawers Ruby found a purse. She lifted it out to take anything useful. It had money inside a wallet. She didn't stop to look at who's wallet was inside the purse. The purse had a few handy things like aspirin and bandaids. Ruby decided to take the whole purse as a useful bag to carry anything she found along the way to an exit. The fluorescent lights flickered above Ruby's head as she moved through a corridor. She was just glad to be out of the room that contained 100s of unconscious Durdens. Ruby still wasn't sure how she came to even be here. Still Ruby pressed forward searching as she went. Ruby found a layout of the building posted up near an emergency stairwell. Slipping it out of the holder she folded it to slip into the purse. She passed private rooms that looked like intensive care for dying Durdens. A group of people were talking around the next bend in the hallway. Ruby ducked into one of the rooms close by and hide. Ruby realized as she sat behind the curtain on the floor she should have looked at the diagram layout of the building. As she waited Ruby studied the page. There were clear several the floors. Stairs going up and down. It wasn't a complete picture of the whole building but she was apparently on the third floor. Hearing nothing after a while Ruby stood up. She looked over a the patient in the bed. The man in the bed looked like Robert Paulson. Only he appeared to be serious beaten and shot. Fortunately Paulson was unconscious as well. Ruby's blond hair was hidden under the oversized hoodie she wore. Her head ache painfully. Her feet were still bare on the cold floor. Finding footwear was a top priority. So Ruby went to the locker room she found on the chart. Once inside Ruby hear someone showering in a connecting room. She quickly rifled through a few lockers. One contained flats just slightly too tight. But Ruby would deal with pinched feet rather than escape barefoot. At least they would do until something better turned up. To her surprise Ruby stumbled upon a bagged lunch. She pushed it inside the purse not bothering to see what food type it contained. Then before slipping back out into the hallway she drank some water from the fountain. It would do for now. Then the alarm sounded. A harsh, pulsing shriek filled the room. Red lights flashed along the walls. The sound of water ended. The person would be coming out soon to the locker room. Ruby pulled off the paper wrist band shoving it into the purse. Containment breach!" someone shouted over the intercom. "All personnel to the lower access points. Repeat, all personnel...." The sounds of running feet passed the door just before Ruby opened it. She slipped into a nearby stairwell. Feet were running down. Should she go up or down? If she went up how would Ruby escape from the roof? If Ruby went down she could hit a swarm of searching people. |
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Standing in the stairwell Ruby considers her options. A little mysterious voice in her mind seemed to be urging her to go up. Maybe that was the best option. Who would expect her to do that. Later when things calmed down she could perhaps slip down to the ground level. Ruby peeked out of the stairwell on the fourth floor. No one seemed to be around. Then two maintenance men rounded a corner and she half shoved herself in a cart of sheets to look busy. Ruby listened for them and hoped they would pass her by. However they stopped at a panel on the wall to check something but she couldn't see what without being noticed. "We need to find the broken connection for the laboratory on 5," the one guy said a tool in hand. " It could be any of these panels or worse that subbasement level. That teleport drains so much power. I'm surprised it doesn't fry this whole building." Said maintenance guy two. "Just remember no one hears about this stuff once we leave the building or it will be our ass in the noose.". First guy replied shutting the panel. Let's get down to level three. Finally the two maintenance men were gone down the hallway towards the stairs. Ruby was curious what they meant by portal. She picked up a bundle of bedding to carry just encase anyone else passed by. The alert lights were still flashing and alarm buzzing. The worker yelled as they passed her. " Don't you notice the alert? Finish that up and come help us on the main level." Apparently the hospital worker didn't suspect Ruby of being the problem. " Yes," she choked out weakly. Then there is a power failure. All the hallway lights flicker before going out. Shortly after there is an announcement "backup generator activated." " Nurse go to Lab 5 now, don't let anyone in or out. I have to arrange a code red transfer.". A doctor said shoving a clipboard in hand. Ruby struggles to hold the clipboard along with the bedding she held. "Place it down." Ruby turned to see who said that but the hallway was empty. Ruby drops the clean bedding in a nearby laundry cart. " Now where's this Laboratory 5." "Go straight and make a right." "What the heck." Ruby spun around in a complete circle but no one was nearby. Going down the next hallway Ruby found Laboratory 5. It was clearly marked. The doors didn't glide open. She looked around for a button. Only finding a box attached to the door. "Great now how do I get through here?" "Use a key card." "Who said that," Ruby searched all around her for someone. Then she found a key card attached to the clipboard the doctor handed her earlier. "Okay here goes," Ruby said attempting to use the card. To her surprise the doors opened. |
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| Reply by: Ruby_The_Beast26 at Oct 30, '26 23:58 | |
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Ruby braces herself for whatever she may find that's been calling her here. Before entering the lab Ruby takes a quick look back to verify if anyone can see her entering. The laboratory is oddly dark, could be due to power issue. Ruby proceeds to a front desk. Laid out are piles of dittos waiting to be compiled prior to a meeting. Ruby grabs one of the completed set of dittos and folds it into the purse. On the bulletin board Ruby saw a number of things. Only one she found important. Reaching up she took the report off the board. She reviewed it before it too would be shoved in her bag of treasures. Projects Log Report for November Project Designation and Status 01 Classified undisclosed agent case study 02 Project Genesis 03 Classified- chemical compound #27 04 Project Rebirth Of Ruby (written note MIA) 05 Top Secret Alien Crashed vehicle (Suspended) 06 [Name withheld]-no disclosure of data Lab 7 07 Project Chimera-Terminated 08 Classified -offsite project 09 Project Delta 5 10 Classified experimental sampling of Reborn 11 Project cleanup and termination Basement Containment Center 12 Open status (pending replacement scientist) Ruby was surprised to see her name listed on the page. Maybe Ruby was wrong about this being a hospital after all. She rifled through the small drawer at the reception area. It contained just common office supplies. Then Ruby was ready to proceed further into the laboratory. Floor lighting was giving enough light to proceed. "Help me. Come release me." Ruby heard the voice again. She wished the purse had a flashlight. Ruby couldn't find anyone near at hand. As the voice started again, Ruby said in her mind,"Just shut up whoever you are!" It made Ruby wonder what exactly this place did to her. If she died like Durdens and somehow was brought back like one. What was she some freaky cousin. Ruby bumped into a metal table. It was then the lights came on. She looked down to see a sickly green creature about 3ish feet long. With a large head and closed eye slits. It was shackled to the table. Ruby reached out to touch it to see if it was merely sleeping. That's when marching feet were coming in her direction entering the lab. "Enter the pod." That voice came again. What damn pod Ruby thought looking for some place to hide. Ruby backed away from the table scanning her surroundings. The steps stopped briefly. "I can only hold them off for a moment." "Who the heck is invading my mind." Ruby looked at the deathly green creature on the table. No that things probably dead. Then turning Ruby saw a walled off area and darted inside crouching low. She listened carefully for any sound. Ruby could hear muffled voices. She wondered if this were some afterlife hellscape. Then she turned to look around the partitioned area she was inside. There was some oval shaped thing that gave off clam shell vibes. "Enter the pod!" A voice in her head insisted. Ruby swiftly weighed her options. Get caught and possibly die or worse. Or enter this foreign looking thing and possibly die. "What the hell. I've already died once." Ruby climbed inside the pod. Her hips finding it a tight fit,. The hard contour holding her firmly like some medieval death trap. But on the bright side she had plenty of head room. Then the unit closed locking her inside. The men arrived searching the laboratory 5. The original doctor was telling them he left a nurse in charge. Then he saw the pod glowing. He went still for a brief moment. Then he tried to rush the guards on their way to examine the pod. "Clearly your escaped experiment isn't in my lab. She probably kidnapped my nurse. Continue your sweep as obviously she isn't here." The scientist said waving his arms around the room gesturing it's empty. "Doc," one of the guards said. "Maybe she's back there in that other room." He shined his flashlight at the dark glass chamber at the back wall. "No get out of here," the scientist shouted. While another guard walked over to the housing unit. "Don't open that door. We are all doomed if you do." "Doc she could be hiding in that booth." The guard argued. "If she entered that extraterrestrial confinement area she would be dead. He would probably eat the skin off her flesh." " I guess they may have to create another Ruby Reborn if that's the case, " the guard shrugged. With that the guards left to continue their search elsewhere. Meanwhile Ruby was slightly in panic mode. She had some inside lights so she wasn't in the dark. There seemed to be buttons above her to press. But Ruby decided to wait until the shadow of the doctor next to the pod went away. |
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| Reply by: Ruby_The_Beast26 at Nov 01, '26 08:48 | |
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Escape From the Durden Compound The doctor was hovering nearby the pod, trying to figure out what had happened to it, completely unaware that Ruby was hiding inside. The guards had left to continue their search. Ruby spotted a number of buttons but hadn't tried pressing any yet. She didn't want to be captured by the doctor or worse. So she waited. CODE RED! Marla was on a stretcher. Proceed to the roof for incoming helicopter evacuation. The loudspeaker alert could be heard by Ruby inside the pod. Hmm. A roof escape might be possible. Then the doctor rushed off to assist with the Code Red for Marla. Ruby wasn't sure which button to press. "Hit the yellow button on the right," a voice invaded her mind. "Damn! Am I going to constantly hear a voice in my head now? Am I hooked up to some Durden respawn central office?" Ruby listened to the voice, and the pod opened. "Come release me if you want to escape," the voice commanded. Ruby climbed out of the pod and ventured farther into the lab. In the back, she discovered a sealed vault containing a tall, grey figure. It had a large head and oval black eyes. "Seriously? What is this?" "Release me!" "What? You can only speak to my mind? How safe is the idea of releasing this thing? But can it be more dangerous than Durdens?" Ruby took a shot in the dark and released it. Worst-case scenario, she decided she could run and leave the alien behind to distract the people after her. "We need to go to the roof," came the voice as it emerged from the sealed vault. "I have no clue where the roof is," Ruby mumbled, annoyed. The alien pulled open a hidden lab table drawer and handed Ruby a building directory. She found a route and shoved the map into her evidence purse. "Let's go!" she said, rushing toward the exit. Two flights of stairs later, Ruby reached the roof. There was Tyler Durden fighting two security guards while the doctor wheeled a stretcher carrying Marla. The doctor heard the door slam behind Ruby as the alien stepped onto the roof. He panicked at the sight of the alien and released the stretcher. It rolled almost to the edge of the roof before crashing. Tyler pushed the security guards away and rushed toward Marla. The doctor and security decided to abandon the roof upon seeing the alien. They disappeared down a set of stairs on the other side. Just then, the helicopter was landing. Everyone remaining on the roof rushed toward it. A fight ensued, and the pilot got tossed from the helicopter. "I don't think that's a wise idea, Tyler," Ruby said as the pilot fled into the building. "Trust me," Tyler said, climbing in with Marla. Ruby and the alien climbed aboard just as heavily armed guards came rushing out of the building. "Dude, if you know how to fly, now's the time!" Ruby said, pulling her bag close. The takeoff began amid shots being fired. Fortunately, Tyler had a little skill and managed to lift off. But the ride wasn't a smooth one. Ruby reached into her bag and began eating the bagged lunch she'd stolen earlier. Both Marla and the alien looked at her. "What? I've been dead for several days, probably by now. I'm starving. I want something before we crash!" Tyler just chuckled as the helicopter bounced around in the air. "Get ready for a crash landing, folks!" Black smoke was coming from somewhere. The voice returned to Ruby. "I'm going to start melting." Ruby flipped her head to the left to look at the alien. "Seriously? Okay! Hey, Tyler, we need to find a crash site with some ice for this grey guy." Tyler said nothing. Marla just jabbered incoherent nonsense. Ruby continued eating her sandwich as the tall, grey alien started shrinking.Would they even survive this crazy flight? But hey, at least they escaped the Durden compound. |
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| Reply by: Ruby_The_Beast26 at Nov 06, '26 14:25 | |
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The helicopter seemed to be having a mechanical issue with smoking continuing to flow out. Tyler Durden normally an enemy was helping in Ruby's escape. Strange times these were for sure. Turning to look at the alien Ruby noticed he was turning a sickly green. Almost like a Martian from a comic magazine. "Tyler can we land near something that has ice," Ruby asked thinking it might help stop the alien from shrinking further. How does a tall grey alien with a big head and large eyes become a little version but green? At this point the alien had stopped talking in Ruby's mind so she didn't care. Tyler glanced over his shoulder, "Are you kidding me? They shot the helicopter. We land where we land." The engine seemed to stop from what Ruby could figure out, and they began to glide down into a farm field. When they landed hard, Tyler kicked open his door. Then he helped Marla off the helicopter. Ruby climbed out followed by the weakened alien. It was then Ruby saw the alien was now a few inches shorter than herself. Tyler managed to find a pickup truck. Marla hopped in to ride shotgun. Ruby had Tyler help get the alien in the truck bed. Marla suggested stopping at a store in town for ice. Soon they were on the road heading north. After passing miles of corn fields they came to a crossroads. Tyler had Marla flip a coin and he made a right. After what seemed like forever they reach town. Marla and Ruby went to find ice, leaving Tyler and the alien to there own devices. Upon returning Tyler had an ice cream truck waiting. Just as Ruby and Marla returned without ice, but had a few snacks in a bag. Tyler laughed "Ladies it's a good thing there's a man around here." He gestured to the truck proudly smiling. Ruby made her way inside the truck to help the now fragile 4 foot alien. He had partially climbed into the ice cream freezer displacing ice cream sandwiches and popsicles. Quick thinking Ruby shared the treats. Tyler sat in the driver's seat and just laughed. At some point Ruby fell asleep. Ruby woke with a start when someone was yelling for the ice cream. Tyler stopped the truck for some homeless guy. When he offered the man some ice cream by opening the door. The homeless guy backed away upon seeing the alien. "No this can't be," he said staggering back. Then Ruby hear the alien once more. "He is one of the scientists." "Tyler grab him," Ruby shouted. Tyler wasted no time hauling the homeless man into the truck. "I can't be here. I escaped all this and lived on the streets.". "Look mister science guy fix the alien," Ruby said firmly moving to let the guy have access to the alien. "Who was stupid enough to let this out of the containment chamber?" The homeless scientist huffed. All eyes turned to Ruby. "Time for you to leave," the alien said in Ruby's mind. He reached one hand out touching Ruby's arm. Then everything went black. |
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| Reply by: Ruby_The_Beast26 at Nov 08, '26 17:01 | |
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