I ran furiously with the sulphuric acid in my hand, bearing in mind to also be careful. I heard dad's roars and gunshots that filled the air. I arrived at the place were I last met Erik, only to see nothing but torn walls and loose cables. The huge magnet looked busted, and only God knows how dad managed to get free.
     But nevertheless, I still heard the same noises I mentioned earlier. Running furiously again, I could finally interpret what Erik was saying.
     " Arghh. Joe! Were the hell are you? Your pup's gonna kill me idiot. He's on my tail. I can't escape Joe!", Erik yelled as he was still pursued by the metallian.
     " Hang in there Erik! I'm on my way!", I replied.
     I ran all the more, trying to save Erik from death. Even though the brute was a troublesome fellow, I had to help, as he too decided not to kill me when he had his chance. Maybe co-operation did really paid off, even though it was with a jerk like Erik.
     The noises were getting louder, and soon I realised that I was hearing the sounds of explosives being used. Alarmed, I ran until I got a better picture of what I've been hearing. Below was a tough battle as Erik was using a grenade launcher against dad. The stubborn metallian shielded himself from most of the blasts and still pressed forward. Erik glanced up and sighted me as I stood there, gazing at them. Angrily he barked," Didn't I sent y'all to get that acid? Get you ass here quick Joe! I don't think It won't leave me alone!".
     Erik was a little bit distracted when he spoke, thus allowing the monster to dodge his aimless missiles and charge towards him. Erik however saw this and shoots at the creature. It was back to square one, but dad wasn't gonna let it be that way. He pressed harder, trying desperately to get Erik. Erik had no escape, and realised that his ammo was about to finish. Dad finally got close enough to pounce on him, but at that moment, I accurately projected the acid on the back of his head. The acid immediately reacted, tearing away his metallic skin, revealing his fleshy brain. Erik got himself away from dad as the latter hit the wall, screaming as the acid burned him. With his last shot, Erik fired the missile at dad's skull, resulting in the splattering of blood everywhere and a headless metallic zombie lying on the floor. Erik slumped to the floor, looked at me, and said," Joe, you're truly annoying. I almost got killed ya know".
     " Well you aren't", I replied as I came down to meet him," At least one good turn deserves another".
     " That's to you. I somehow believe that assholes like you deserve a second chance".
     I sighed," Whatever, lets just get the hell out of here".
     " Ok. Help me up".
     As I helped him up, the sudden image of Blue flashed across my mind.
     " Sorry. My friend is still here so we aren't leaving yet".
     " I think you're nuts. This place is clawing with militans and you wanna risk your pathetic life for that rat?".
     I controlled my emotions before replying," Call us whatever you want, but that's my friend out there, and I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you. So Erik, are you going to help me or help yourself?".
     Erik saw the determined and serious look in my eyes. Stubborn fool, he thought, you're going to get us all killed then. At least, I'll make sure you're the one eaten first if that opportunity arises.
     " Alright Joe", said Erik after much thoughts," I'll help you get you and your friend outta here. There's a plane waiting for us outside at the back. When I get the both of y'all, I'll kiss this place goodbye and leave it once and for all. You'll then help me find the cure to this outbreak. Deal?".
     I looked at Erik for a moment, not so sure whether to accept it. But because of blue," Ok Erik. Its a deal".
     Erik smiled as he saw that his idea was accepted," Then what're'ya waiting for? Lets look for Blue shall we!".
     We left the area and searched everywhere for Blue. We Made sure not to alert any militan zombie, and we looked high and low for Blue, and even went as far as checking the offices once held by men. Yet efforts made to find Blue proved absolutely abortive. After an argument with Erik, I finally gave up the search for my best friend. We first went to the weapons room, because Erik wanted to be armed for anything. But on getting there, no guns remained, as if as they were all taken by the soldiers here. Erik stood there shocked and confused, not knowing what else to do. Without guns, we were prone to any danger. Erik had to face reality and decided we head straight for the plane. We creeped out of the facility and headed for the plane which was waiting for us. But on getting there, there stood Blue, holding a SMG and wore torn clothes. Yet he didn't look tired at all, but wore an angry look on his face. Then it dawned on us that we were surrounded by some men who were all black, wore military clothes and had AK-47s at their disposal, which were pointed at us.