Paradigm Mine

Deep White

One by one; the 4 hunters arrived on the surface. As a constant blast of sand and snow pelted their faceplates; Leviathan seemed preoccupied by thoughts of this planet. In turn; he didn't say a word.

A certain truth of their situation became apparent; but, informing the rest of the team wasn't required. In truth, he told himself 'it didn't make any difference now- This was now their path.' He didn't like it either.

A white expanse roared with 80-135 kmph winds. The small hole which they crawled out of quickly vanished into the storm of white. Getting the location locked- somewhat- they pressed forward.

"Levi!" Mia spoke; "the transmission is from 30kms in this general direction." She pointed with her pointed finger.

The squad; quiet now, only had the chaos of the world around them and their minds to keep them company. The snow creaked loudly as they rounded corners of what seemed like a cliff face.

Zephyr; Channelled her energy into creating an energy pulse. As she and the others were now officially no longer contagious. The pulse could be used like a sonar. A short range sonar mind you; but with a few tweaks Cred and Zephyr had designed a visor modification to 'see.'

But the more their minds mulled over their last few weeks in their minds; they all reached the same conclusion. Zephyrs particle had a mind and will of its own. Albeit an incoherent will. A genetic factor seemed to be part of the prerequisite.

They made their way into a deep valley. Leviathan paused and examined around him in the deep snow. His foot hit something solid. Rembering perhaps Creds painful lesson, he paused a little longer.

Beneath the first 2ft of snow a chaotic assortment of weapons and gear littered the ground all around them.

As the sounds of this day passed by his active mind, he only dropped his shoulders and remembered. The roar of the wind sounded mournful as the hunter was lost momentarily.

As much as Leviathan hid his feelings, the others only felt a void. Much like in art- a black smudge; Amongst all the colours. Needless to say- the more he held back; the more it was apparent he was holding back.

A small bunker in the distance was now closer to them. Getting inside and possibly warming up would really help them. They moved like they all had the same command; one by one they filed into the bunker.

Despite being completely raided of anything good; it would serve them Nicely as a temporary shelter. The doors at least closed and locked. As Mia entered the bunker tho, a proximity warning got her attention.

She frowned slightly "commander...We are not alone." She said as she closed the doors behind her. "How many?" Leviathan instantly responded.
"Based on the information and the new visor mod-" she spoke softly to Levi. "I detected 12 that are alerted to our position." Sighing Levi smiled; "and here I was hoping for a silver lining to this rain cloud."

Unnoticed by Leviathan; a blur of white passed the door. Loud footsteps and vibrations pummelled the area. Then silence fell again.

Pressing a panel closed; a reactor gradually powered up. A large heat pump converted power into light and heat. Their stats began to normalize. Whatever made the noise outside would likely leave them alone till their numbers were better.

'Then once they for sure could have the upper hand, they wouldn't stop till everyone in my party is-'

"Leviathan?" Mia asked, snapping his focus. He only turn his helmet towards her. Cred asked perhaps the only thing Leviathan wanted to talk about right at that moment-