gunfight

Upon witnessing Eric's evasive actions, my senses heightened, anticipating an impending confrontation. Eric sprinted towards a massive barricade composed of stacked boxes, seeking cover.

Reacting swiftly, I surveyed the area, noticing another substantial cluster of boxes positioned as a barrier opposite the one Eric had taken cover behind.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, my heart raced as I swiftly darted towards the opposing box barricade.

It was evident that a fierce gunfight was on the horizon.

Taking cover behind the protective shield of boxes, I tightly gripped my firearm.

Me: Bring it on!

Eric emerged from cover, attempting to target me with his weapon.

Remaining hidden behind the boxes, I patiently awaited an opportune moment to take aim and strike. However, as I rose to fire at Eric, he adeptly evaded my shots.

Me: Damn it!

Swiftly crouching back down, I bided my time, waiting for the perfect opening.

Seizing a fleeting chance, I stood upright once more, scanning the area for Eric. In a sudden turn of events, Eric also rose, aiming his firearm in my direction. With split-second reflexes, I narrowly evaded his shots, swiftly crouching down once more to maintain my safety.

Me: !!!

After a tense few seconds, I successfully located a favorable vantage point from which to engage Eric. I fired at him, but to my dismay, the shots failed to incapacitate him completely.

Eric: Ugh!

Reacting swiftly, Eric crouched down, utilizing the cover provided by his own wall of boxes.

It dawned upon me that I needed to reload my firearm urgently.

Internal monologue: "Oh no... This battle is going to be a formidable challenge."

I braced myself mentally for the arduous fight that lay ahead.

After several minutes of engaging in a tense exchange of gunfire, each of us maneuvering and conserving our ammunition, I suddenly realized that my magazines were depleted.

Internal monologue: "What? No... this can't be happening!"

Just as despair threatened to consume me, an overwhelming sensation compelled me to turn my head to the right. In that instant, my eyes beheld a grotesque creature brandishing a firearm, its malevolent gaze fixed upon me.

Me: !!!

Without hesitation, the creature discharged a shot, narrowly missing my head as I evaded it by a hair's breadth.

Summoning every ounce of strength and resolve, I launched myself towards the assailant, hurling my pistol with all my might, striking the creature square on the head and sending it crashing to the ground.

Me (mind): Dammit... I must acquire that creature's firearm. It could be my chance against Eric!

With a surge of determination, I swiftly rose from cover and sprinted towards the incapacitated creature. However, as I made my move, Eric regained his footing, firing a shot that pierced my left shoulder.

Me: Ugh!

Though in pain, I persisted, pushing through and reaching the fallen creature. Seizing its gun, I swiftly dispatched it, ensuring it posed no further threat. I then turned my attention to Eric's weapon, unleashing a barrage of shots that rendered it useless.

Eric: ?!

But my torment escalated when a dreadful realization dawned upon me. I glanced around and beheld four additional creatures, three brandishing swords, while the fourth held a firearm.

Me: Shit!

The creature with the gun fired once again, the bullet finding its mark in my already injured left shoulder, intensifying my agony.

Me: Ahh!

Driven by instinct and fury, I retaliated by swiftly aiming and shooting at the creature's head, effectively ending its life.

Consumed by rage, I surged forward, launching a relentless assault on the remaining three despicable creatures. Combining fierce punches and deadly shots, I fought with unbridled fury until a sudden blow struck me.

Me: !!!

I was abruptly knocked to the ground, disoriented and shaken. Regaining my bearings, I swiftly turned around, the anger dissipating as clarity returned to my mind. I refocused my attention, fully aware of the gravity of the situation.

The individual who had dealt the blow was none other than Eric himself.

Me: So, you wish to engage in hand-to-hand combat? Very well.

With resolve, I holstered my firearm and rose to my feet, facing Eric head-on.

Eric: You won't survive this encounter.

Me: We shall see.

Simultaneously, we charged towards each other, exchanging powerful punches that reverberated through the air.

Both of us: !!!

Eric aimed a punch towards my liver, but through quick reflexes, I managed to evade, retaliating with a forceful strike to his stomach followed by an uppercut, causing Eric to stagger backward.

Eric: Ugh!

In a desperate maneuver, Eric launched himself at me, attempting to land multiple blows. Despite my best efforts, he successfully connected with a solid kick, momentarily staggering me.

Me: !?

Unexpectedly, Eric delivered a powerful uppercut that sent me flying several feet backward.

Continuing his relentless assault, Eric relentlessly pursued me, leaping and striking. However, seizing an opportune moment, I caught him off guard with a surprise punch to his face. Eric was fortunate to be wearing a gas mask, which cushioned the blow. Otherwise, it could have incapacitated him.

Seizing the advantage, I lunged at Eric, unleashing a series of forceful punches to his body, executing a well-timed combo that culminated in a powerful kick, sending him sprawling to the ground.

Me: ...

Approaching cautiously, I prepared to deal the final blow. However, to my astonishment, Eric displayed an astounding burst of speed, swiftly rising to his feet and delivering a lightning-fast kick to my jaw, causing me to collapse in pain.

Me: ?!?!

The pain from the impact was excruciating, leaving me momentarily dazed and vulnerable.

Me: Ugh...

Eric, now standing over me, approached with a menacing presence.

Eric: Well, well... It appears you're not as formidable as you thought. Credit to you for landing a few hits, but it ends here.

Eric then proceeded to pick up one of the guns scattered on the ground before closing in on me.

Me: So, you're just going to end it here, by killing me?

Eric: Well, it's the consequence of your own mistrust... Goodbye.

As Eric raised his gun, ready to take my life, a sudden turn of events unfolded.

ERIC LOST THE PSYCHOLOGICAL BATTLE.

A gaping wound appeared on Eric's chest, causing him to stumble and collapse to the ground.

Eric: What the?!...

Me: ...

I rose to my feet, my gaze steady and unwavering.

Me: Did you truly believe you had won? Did you fail to notice what just occurred?

Eric: How... How did you do that?

Me: Heh... Before I entered the mental hospital, I observed you entering it first. It sparked a thought within me.

You see, when I witnessed you mercilessly shooting and killing the guard at the entrance before making your way inside, a realization struck me. I had an inkling that our paths would cross within those walls, and I had a premonition that our encounter would be anything but pleasant.

Eric: Pray tell, what actions did you undertake?

Me: Subsequently, I employed the blade within my possession, which I had wielded in previous skirmishes against these formidable creatures. Moreover, I procured an exceedingly diminutive and slender string from within this edifice prior to our encounter. I adroitly affixed a section of the blade onto the string.

And when our paths crossed... subsequent to your firearm discharging upon my shoulder, I expeditiously hurled the string with the blade in your direction... thereby incising your chest until eventually... it cleaved you asunder.

Eric: i never expected that... please!

I then approach eric... i was extremely angry.

Eric: please!.. dont kill m-

I then stomped on eric's head as hard as i could.

Again,

Again,

Again... and again, crushing eric's head along with his mask, revealing his crushed and destoyed face with some of the destroyed parts of the gas mask... that were on him...

And as i looked up for a second... i then sigh... taking a deep breath.

I managed to win.

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