The woods were serene and quiet, save for the momentary disruption when two birds flapped their wings and left their nest. 

Hattori Mei frantically climbed over a fallen log, only to be tripped over by the vine that grew around its base. She fell with a heavy thud. Pushing her palms against the vegetated forest ground, her arms started to shake and gave out. Hattori Mei was just too tired to go on. There was no strength left in her. Her lungs burnt and the sharp pain within the organ was horrid. Everything felt awful. 

She willed herself and took in a few more breaths. It was only after a while that Hattori Mei managed to bring herself up. She continued to try and run despite the pain and suffering as the Grim Reaper was tailing her close behind. She tried to run two steps but failed to do so. Hattori Mei could only walk at this point.

“I knew Xia Lei would pull an ambush on our way over to Area 51. I can’t believe those dumbasses thought that this was a good chance to seize Alloy X’s secret. Warriors sure are warriors. All brawn and no brain. You all deserve to die. This is all your fault that I’m stuck in this predicament! Fuck you!” Hattori Mei hissed and cursed to no one. The resentment in her heart was overflowing. She hated everyone, including those...