Vincent got close to see one of the kids he had taught history of. Helping them learn new words and how to speak properly.
"Neo!"
"B-Big brother!?"
He was in fear as the boy looked at people dying. The Xenos had breached the wall, as more were pouring in. Guardsmen were doing their best but some Xenos had swords and were more sturdier in taking shots from their weapons.
Worry flash in Vincent's eyes, as he grabbed Neo the young boy from harms way.
"Where are you mom and dad?"
"T-They were still at work."
"You're coming with me get on my back."
Neo obediently got on his back as Vincent ran. He saw everyone running towards the base, as it was common sense to seek protection. Though could 100 men even protect them?
Still, maybe they can transport others to safety. As he ran and some were being killed behind him. He saw a man with crutches tried to crutch away fast enough.
Vincent saw a vehicle pull up with guardsmen. A man shot their machine gun from the top. Trying their best toa void citizen getting killed in cross fire.
"Fire!"
Some hopped out the truck and shot as chaos wrung in the air. Scream terrorizing those running. Vincent had a bit more left, only for him to put the kid down because he was going to carry the crutch guy.
"You get on my back now."
"A-Alright!"
He did so, as the boy looked at him and Vincent smiled. He carried him in his arms and ran as fast as his legs can take him and the combined weight of a kid and an adult.
"We made it!"
Neo exclaimed with excitement as the fences were still up and lots of people were gathered and shouting. He put them down and couldn't find his parents yet.
"Thank you man."
"Don't sweat it."
"Open the door!"
Their shouts wrang loud, desperation and fear was prominent. The soldiers sweated but opened the gate as all flooded inside. The captain of the company stepped forward as he announced his intent.
"Everyone calm down! I know everything is going to shit but we have busses ready to transport you all to safety, I don't want you all pushes and shoving, everyone is going to Mino City."
This reassured a bit of the lingering worry that all survivors had. Vincent now had it settle in the thought that so many died behind him coming here He isn't someone with special powers just some guy with an above average build.
Many were loaded one by one two multiple busses as guardsmen were the drivers. Vincent tried to find his mom and dad and he spotted them.
"Big brother Vincent."
Neo looked at him grateful in his eyes.
"Neo did you find your parents."
"Mhm, here"
It wasn't much but it was a small gift. A little charm of an animal. Vincent grabbed it and smiled rubbing his head.
"Go then, and thank you."
"Mm!"
He left and Vincent was jogging towards them.
*BOOOOM*
"Walls been breached!"
It was minutes after loading people in only a few remained.
"Gaaah!"
A man fell from the tower and died as for the other he was stabbed by the Xenos tail. It then ate his head whole. Many paled at the scene, as 5, 8, then 10 appeared. One screeched as it was quite big unlike the smaller Xenos more nimble. It shot acid at one guardsmen who screamed in pain when it melted half his face.
"Captain!"
"All of you keep defending, your service never ends, Glory to mankind and Glory to the Emperor."
They shouted as the remaining guardsmen knew what that meant. As the remaining Survivors were ushered into the busses which already started rolling.
"Son!"
He saw his father yell at him as he was in a different vehicle the friend was their of his moms.
"Run to us dear!"
Vincent was now running but a spit of acid landed in front of him. A flash of fear showed on his face. He steeled himself when he saw the smaller Xenos Kill one guardmen but the rest where being shot at.
Vincent turned around and saw more coming. It was an extra 30 more smaller Xenos. His father gritted his teeth but the friend of his mom already scared wanted out.
"You two I know it's your son but we must go!"
He wasn't the only one as he saw four kids still unmoving out of fear. The busses were leaving and they were being abandoned. He didn't know why but it his heart those kids shouldn't meet such a fate and saw two more guardsmen get their legs and arms chopped off.
"Shit!"
He quickly ran to a hut and grabbed whatever was in it. He saw a shotgun and slung it on his back and grabbing a rifle. He clipped a utility belt and had grenades still there. With some spare mags.
Vincent knew how to use weapons. All thanks to Kayle, he never shot but he was able to know how to work them.
*Bang*'
Vincent shot the lunging Xeno as it died. The kids shook hugging one another. He got close to them, he had to reassure them.
"You four, see that car there, go to it and get in you'll be safe."
They looked at him, as they tried to move.
"All of you run and never look back! I'll protect you four!"
Seeing his face showing no fear as Vincent buried that feeling. It ignited a switch as they ran towards the car. But a boy looked behind and shouted only for it to be to late.
"Mister!"
"Huh?"
He saw the boy point at him or behind him. Vincent turned only for his arm to be sliced off. As if time moved so slow, he couldn't react quick enough.
He screamed in pain, only for him to angrily put the rifle to the dome of the Xenos and kill it.
*Bang*bang*bang*
*BOOOM*
The guardsmen tried their best at least 20 remained fighting the Xenos. The captain included, looked at Vincent with a dark expression.
"Son! One of you stopped his bleeding."
As he shot his rifle covering one of his soldiers to tend Vincent's arm and put a torniquet to stop the bleeding.
"Fuck!"
He fell to the ground, cursed feeling the pain, adrenaline can only help so much. He gritted his teeth in pain the fear tried to creep in. Vincent will to survive and fight was burning. He looked at his parents who were still out the vehicle screaming. He couldn't hear them anymore.
"Go"
He mouthed to them and his father understood. His face was grave and he didn't want to. But his son just smiled through the pain. His mother cried but his father holds her back pulling her into the car. Watching it drive off, Vincent at least hoped for them to be safe.
"You can still fight son?"
"Yeah."
"Good and you go back and cover your brothers, Son here."
He handed him his personal pistol and helped him up.
"Some ammo too, we're in this together now son, so keep fighting."
Vincent nodded not like he had no other choice.
"Everyone! We'll slowly retreat to the bunker, formation 2!"
They heard the command and they gathered closer like an arrow shape formation pointing towards the wall. As they slowly walked back having each angle covered.
'This life! I want to live!'
He didn't want to die not yet. His will to live was strong.