Atlantis Rising: Chapter 2
The second chapter of the series.
Previous Chapter: Atlantis Rising: Chapter 1
Homepage: Atlantis
I've done some switching around of chapters, and a bit of off-line work, which brings this chapter into play.
Also see: Reaper's First Drop
14:32 Hours, December 9, 2012 (Military Calendar), Miami, Florida, USA
Matt Kenderson adjusted his grip on his weapon, holding his target solidly in his sights. From his position in a shallow depression sheltered by two fallen trees that made perfect cover for his ambush, Matt steadied his breathing. His target was completely oblivious, moving in a half-crouch towards the bunker.
Matt exhaled completely and then held his breath so as not to disrupt his aim. He timed the beats of his heart as his finger tightened on the trigger, waiting for the perfect shot.
His target turned partway, exposing his entire, vulnerable torso to Matt's rifle. Matt waited until one beat ended and the next had yet to begin, and fired.
His target took the round in his chest and fell back with it, grunting. Matt pumped the trigger as fast as the mechanism would allow, no longer concerned with perfect accuracy as much as quantity of rounds now that he had hit his target.
His target fell under the half-dozen shots, completely splattered in bright, fluorescent yellow paint.
Matt switched the fire selector on his paintball gun to automatic and hit the dirt as retaliatory fire hit the trees above him.
Next Chapter: Atlantis Rising: Chapter 3
Homepage: Atlantis
