A QUIET PLACE ~ EQUESTRIA GIRLS

2nd Floor. Took me awhile to realize this, but after a couple sections upstairs, Pie noted a complete lack of first-aid kits, extra batteries and other things lying around. This brought all three of us to conclude that others have come to this building looking for supplies also. Probably someone who frequented this place to know where things are, then grab them incrementally. Tail and I were pondering how to proceed, whether to keep going, leave or wait outside the aperture to see who else may come or depart, when Pie

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Passed our hiding place between the counter and lounge. Sounds like it took the northeast stairs.

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Still hearing clicks and thumps above us. No clear shot for Pie to throw a firecracker out the window. Tail thinks we should chance leaving before it can come back or wait to pounce. Pie’s stalk still.

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I noticed a subtle shift. Barely. I look at her and ask under shallow breath, “What do you need?”

She pointed at the wall, where there’s a fire alarm handle untouched. I admit there were low chances of it working, since someone might’ve already triggered it elsewhere during the chaos and destruction. But better than nothing, I slid low since I was closest. Kept myself against the counter towards the wall before a phone cable snagged and fell down.

Pie was right beside me for the catch.

Barely.

She kept both parts close to her chest.

To be more careful, I really made sure to take my time. Made it across the gap, and got below it. I pushed it in then yanked the handle down. Pie dropped the landline.

I took lead with Tail at the end. We moved during the blaring intervals, and stopped at the momentary pauses per Pie’s hand on my shoulder.

We made it twenty feet from the ER exit before it wildly burst in from behind us with a shriek. I think I heard Comet Tail yelp, or maybe I heard myself. It barely missed our heads as it barreled over us. Thrashed at each and every sound speaker close to the ceiling, then moved on to the next area of the building. Thankfully, it cleared some of the rubble out of our way from before entering. Blaring sirens were heard across the parking lot as we kept racing back to the main road.

Then it stopped.

In case there were more of them outside with us, we decided to stop for a breather and listen.

Praise God it was a loner! Clearly agitated by the constant loud noises in the hospital, especially after tearing out every system in the building, it ran away.

We just made it back to Holy Cenacle before dark. Now I’m on my cot after several minutes of quiet gratitude. Need to get the last of my adrenaline settled before sleeping. Writing all this down helps.

For the sake of consistency, please forgive me in advance.

I sure hope I don't have to enter another hospital in the near future, let alone obstetricate from inside one.

Good night.

Faithfully,

Sheen A.M.D.G.