Case of Need

[Dark Archon]

55 miles west of Chernobyl...

Mikhail Oroumov drove his semi down the dark road. It was recently constructed by the governments of Protoa and Zionir to connect the two allied nations by land. The two nations felt that in case of conflict at sea... they could always have contact on land. But Mikhail and the other drivers knew that it was dangerous. Roaming bands of people made towns in the wild lands, many either fleeing governments or refusing to be civilized.

Mikhail snorted. He has saw a lot of things on these roads, and had no problems at all. But something suddenly caught his eye in the headlights. A girl, around 14 to 16 years of age was standing on the side of the road. It wasn't bad enough that it was 0355, it was that she was stark naked. Mikhail slammed his brakes to a shrieking halt and jumped out of the truck.

"Hey little girl, do you know what time it is? I coulda hit you. Why aren't you wearing any clothes?"

The girl said nothing, then turned to stare at him. Thinking that she might have been assaulted or worse he then said," Is there anything I can do to help you?"

The girl's lower lip trembled. She then said, " Help me, and help yourself. I'm the only one left."

Mikhail was incredulous. "Only one alive? What do you mean?"

The girl visibly shuddered. Mikhail raised a finger for her to remain there and got her a cloak to dress the girl. The girl slowly spoke.
"I was grooming my horse, when I heard loud shouting. When I investigated it, I heard someone saw something about madness and then the voice was silenced. At that moment I saw people running towards me. Running without thought or reason. The tackled me and stripped me naked. Then they..... they....", the girl burst into tears. When she calmed down she then said, "The government of Zionir warned all of us of Ebola and that "rabies thing" and that the water and animals could be tainted. We didn't think anything of it.... we never...." She then turned to the darkness.
" Oh god they' re coming again. Hurry mister. Please help me."

"Sure. Sure... let's go... I don't want to see this anymore than you do. What's your name? I'm Mikhail, Mike for short."

"Alisa Linfer."

"Well, Alisa let's head on home to Chernobyl."

Mikhail started the truck and was starting to leave when they saw a man running full speed towards the road, with no apparent destination. He made it to the other side in time to see another group of people coming at him. Mikhail hit the gas and plowed through the crowd, hitting some. In his rear view window, he glanced to see them attack the man. Mikhail slowed and watched for a moment, as they began to beat the man senseless. They then turned towards the semi and took off running towards Mike and Alisa. Alisa screamed and began to cry, while Mike hit the gas again, to watch the people chase him, no reasoning in their eyes.
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News Report

All roads west of Protoa are closed until further notice on the cause of a disease outbreak. It has been no confirmation on the type yet... but we have eyewitnesses that say the people that are infected run in a drunken stupor. They have seen blood and mucus coming from the nose and mouth. It is believed that it could be the possibility of a strain of Ebola or Rabies virus mutation. As with all living things, viruses can evolve to improve their survival. It seems that if it is confirmed to be a virus, then it is not inherently fatal as of yet, instead, it is causing a general pschosis of the victim. More on this as we receive reports from the Protoan military.

[Skydiving Penguin]

Breaking News!
from SPAT News in Narbor Beach, affiliate of SPNN

Reports of crazed people, similar to the ones in Protoa, have surfaced. They seem to be coming from the town of Narbor Point, the point on the land closest to Protoa. The disease must have somehow traveled over the ocean and into the harbor.

More updates as...Dave, what are you do...AAAAH!!!
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Carmen Pinata, the SPAT reporter, was attacked at random by David Caracova. Caracova was a cameraman who just got back from reporting a story in Protoa. Caracova escapedd the news-room and was found 2 miles away in Dart Springs, dangling from a tree, dead. No word on Pinata's condition at this time.

[Dark Archon]

20 miles to the Protoan Border
Mikhail drove in his semi, with Alisa in the passenger seat. He had been deep in thought for a while. He then began asking Alisa how old she was, where her mom and dad were. He learned that she was 17 years old, and she found her mother and father in their house-beat to death, with several bite marks on them. It was then that Mikhail had the courage to ask her the most important question of all.
"Were you bitten?"

The girl looked at him and then said," No, I wasn't bitten. Hurt in other areas yes, but not bitten."

"Did their blood get in your system?"

Tears began to fill the girl's eyes. "No", she said. "They used their hands. I didn't bleed much, but would you kill me if I had their blood on me?"

Mikhail put his hand on the girl's shoulder. Alisa shied away, but she accepted his hand. "Of course not. You didn't attack me. And I think the military will help us out."

It was then that Mike caught sight of the military blockade.

"Stop your vehicle. We will approach you. Any hostile movement will be dealt with swiftly."

A small group of men approached the semi. "We are the Soviet Army, NBC division." It seemed very appropriate, being they were all dressed in NBC suits. "How many are you in this vehicle? Where are you coming from?"

Mikhail Oroumov replied, "I am Mikhail Oroumov. This is Alisa Linfer. I am from Chernobyl, but I was coming back from Daan, Zionir. I saw Alisa standing on the street undressed. She said she was attacked the 'Mad' or 'Reavers' is what they have been known to be called on the radio. She is not hurt badly, but she is hurt in," Mikhail swallowed, as the soldiers immediately pointed their AK-47s at Alisa." She's hurt in more discreet areas sir."

"Ok, well, we have some supplies here that will heal her. Are you of any relation to her?"

"No sir. I am just a friend." He smiled at Alisa, who smiled back and then blurted,
" Mikhail is my boyfriend."
Now it was time for Mikhail and the soldiers to look astounded. But then Mikhail said, " Yes. I guess she considers me her significant other. Take care of her for me."

" And how old are both of you? For the record when we treat you both."

Mikhail replied, " I am 23, and Alisa is 17."
Another soldier wrote the information on a clipboard and then said, " Ok, well proceed to the infirmary on your right. There we can treat you. It seems that others have found us, and you have made number 1,019 of a NeroSteroid X-99 shot."
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Western Protoan Border

General Xum sat at his desk. It was bad enough his close friend General Lar was in the lands west of Austria dealing with the Al Gedi. Now he had a very important situation at hand. His lower Commander Gregori stepped inside his office.
"Gregori, have the scientist found anything about this disease?"

"Yes, General. Alexander Runciman has isolated it from a corpse our fine soldiers shot down. We are calling it Runciman's disease."

"Ok... well what is the symptoms and complications, and any cure?"

"First, yes there is a cure. A high dosage of NeroSteroid X-99 and a series of Rabies vaccines will cure it, if it is caught within 8 hours. After 8 hours, it doesn't matter. Many will not know if they are bitten or they contract it. If the person is bitten, it can take less time. The symptoms include vomiting, dizziness, bleeding from pores, reddening of eye pupil, insominia, and psychosis. And by psychosis, I mean the general breakdown of the temporal lobe and cortex. They lose all trace of humanity. They are somehow fueled by a primal rage to kill, rape, or mutilate anything that is human or resembles human. They will also kill anything that is 4 legged. No reason why for the animals though."

"My god, could it spread farther?"

"Well, it's a form of a Lyssavirus and a form of a Ebolavirus combined. We believe that the two viruses joined RNA material and mutated to survive. And it also happens to be very very contagious. Here is a example of a Rabies virus(Lyssavirus)." Gregori showed it on General Xum's screen.

"And here is the Ebola Virus:"

"And Now here is Runciman's Disease:"
"Sir, it is invariably fatal. It just depends when it does. It really depends on how long the body remains in it's current psychotic state. Until then, thats all we know."

"Well, make sure you have this information broadcast on all Soviet and Soviet Confederation nations, as well as the HINN," General Xum replied." Could it be spread elsewhere?"

Commander Gregori swallowed hard. "How do you know it's not all over Hyrule?"

[Skydiving Penguin]

Room 674, Floor 5, Peltori National Hospital, 3 miles south of Narbor Beach

Doctor Kaleb Sodell rushed into the lobby. "Doctor Damon! This patient is in critical condition! It's Carmen from the news at 5:00! She's foamin' from the mouth, but she is unconcious...hmmm...strangely familiar. This happened in Protoa...must've spread. Anyway, what do we do?"

"Bring 'er up to the ER, I'll be there in a sec. Make sure you bring Francona, Salina, and Elton. You'll need 'em."

Sodell took them up to the ER, along with the others. "Yo, Salina. Hook 'er up to the oxygen!" She hooked Carmen up to the oxygen and turned it on. Nothing happened. Next, Damon came in and shocked her with the pads. After a few jolts, her eyes opened. She looked around, squealed, and her sleeve was slowly getting red and damp. She started to foam again. Sodell reluctantly approached her and pulled her sleeve up. It was a huge bite mark, looked like a human's teeth. Before he realized what was happening to Carmen, it was too late. Carmen sat up and scratched Sodell on the neck. He collasped at Dr. Francona's feet. Francona screamed, and Carmen jumped out of the bed and onto Francona. She bit her on the chin. Now Sodell, Francona, and Carmen are infected. They chase Salina, Elton, and Damon into the halls, where they attack multiple, random people including Salina. This rampage lasted for about 4 minutes. It ended as soon as Carmen jumped out the window. She fell 5 stories and landed on the ambulance. Damon looked out the window and saw that she was critically injured. Despite that, she got up and grabbed Raymon Del Cruz, the ambulance driver. She bit him and dragged him through the city.

Inside the hospital, 293 of the 759 people in the hospital were infected. They all collapsed, at 4:49 PM, and died. Elton and Damon survived.

Del Cruz's body was found on June 26, 1 days after the attack, in Resno Creek. Resno Creek is 45 miles east of Narbor Beach. Carmen's body was found a day later in Rusomano, 1 mile from Resno Creek.

Over 32 reports of crazy people have surfaced over the past few days. This one is the deadliest. Over 670 people have died in this country alone from this virus.

[Dark Archon]

"Have our supplies of NeroSteroid X-99 been delivered to all Soviet nations and the ESTO"

The aide turned from his screen and faced Lord Lucian."Yes, my Lord, everything is prepared. We have had occurences in Narbor Beach, Skydiving Penguin of the Runciman's disease."

"Was supplies delivered to them? I have heard of survival stories."

"Unfortunately, not yet. Those survival stories are the diease regressing for a short time, until it surfaces again."

"Good god. With the problems of the Al Gedi aren't enough." Lord Lucian then stood up and gazed out at the Cornerian skyline. "I do believe we have a problem here."
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HINN Breaking News Report

There has been many reports of crazed people roaming the lands west of Protoa. Protoa and the entire Soviet Bloc have quartantined their countries, but the disease is spreading world wide.
Alexander Runciman, a Protoan scientist, has isolated the virus and named it Runciman's disease. It is the direct mutation of a rabies(Lyssavirus) and the combination of genetic material of the Ebola virus.

The diease has only one sure cure, the massive dosage of NeroSteroid X-99(made in Protoa exclusively) and a near lethal dosage of rabies vaccine. It has a incubation time period of 4 hours, but in order to save a victim, the medicines must be delivered within the 8 hour mark.

It has been believed that this virus is the direct result of pollution, tainted water, and the natural evolution of a virus, just like the cold virus. We have heard reports of Runciman's disease and the infected (nicknamed Reavers or Runcis) in the nations of Clampapra, Skydiving Penguin, Chang Lung, and other nations. The Axis hasn't commented on any infection, it is believed that the Soviets have informed them to close off their nations for their safety. In Protoa, there is a state of martial law and total quarantine.

We must warn you. You may see someone you know that is infected. Do not make a attempt if they should any signs of drunkness, rage, or shuffling. They are too far and present a danger to you and your family. For your safety and the safety of others, never go alone if you must leave your house. Also, never go out of your house at night. It seems the only defense against the Reavers(infected) is to hit them with a blunt or sharp object- either mid torso or head is preferred. Any vital organs there will be damaged, show be careful to avoid spitting, vomiting or oozing of blood. Blood is the way the virus is carried, it can be also carried from the sores in the mouth, which explains why people have been infected by the infected biting them.
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Mikhail Oroumov and Alisa Linfer lay together in the infirmary. The medics said that she would be fine. He turned to her and said," Well, when we get out of here, where to you want to go?"

The girl smiled. " Well, my uncle lives in Central Capitall, Teloss Province. He is something a of Grand Moff."

"What is his name?"

"Well... I call him uncle Sig, but you know him as Grand Moff Sig Naia."

Mikhail grinned. "Anyway he might be able to help us?"

Alisa nodded. " Sure. I bet he will have some kind of job and home for my boyfriend." Then she just laughed in good nature.
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37 miles west of Chernobyl

"Man, I really hate this" Carlos Tria said. "These people give me the willies."

"I know," replied his counterpart, named only XeX. "We have killed, what, 30 of them already?"

"Yeah something like that. I don't understand. Where are they all coming from?"

XeX shrugged." Not sure, these lands are wild. And the people are from everywhere. They come to Starman Deluxe, Chang Lung, Robengrad, even Protoa. They leave on planes and boats. Of course, many don't know they are infected. I'm guessing that how it spreads all over you know?"

Carlos grimaced. "Our fatherland. God, I feel violated just thinking of them. I got a briefing yesterday, and they said that it was spreading all over Hyrule. I think Protoa will have to supply all of Hyrule with NeroSteroid X-99!"

XeX nodded."Yeah.... uh oh. More bogies. Action left!" Xex fired his 50 mm machine gun.

[Kinkz]

Official Zionir News Report

The Government of Zionir has issued a formal statement today that the are helping Protoa manufacture the NeroSteroid X-99 so it can help contain the mysterious plague. The total loss of life in Daan alone has been 578 people killed by the "reavers". A additional 354 people have been found in streets and alleys, apparently dead from Runciman's disease. While the people that are infected kill or maim innocent people, they seem to cluster together in groups, and so it seems-die together.

In other news.........

[nakarak]

Nakaran scientists, after having studied the compound NeoSteroid X-99, have managed to isolate a similar compound in the fruit of the juma bush. Juma fruit is now being distributed to all of the Nakaran people, and a surplus is being prepared for export.

[Skydiving Penguin]

Luke Jameson's office, Penguintopolis

"Mike. Get on the phone with that damn Protoan place making that X-99 stuff, now!"

"But Luke, they're probably sending it right now! We don't want to hassle them."

"MIKE! I'm the MINISTER OF HEALTH! Do you want to wach your country, especially you hometown of Narbor Beach, collapse because of a stupid disease?!" I suggest that you pick up that phone let your fingers dance on those dials!"

"HUH?"

"I MEANT DIAL THE FREAKIN' NUMBER!"

"Yes, sir. Right away."

Mike called the place, and they said that it would arrive in about 8 hours or so.

"Sir, they said that it would arrive in eight hours..."

"WHAT! EIGHT HOURS! 60 more people could die in that time period! Oh Gosh...the nerve of some people. Ya know, one day I'll die of screamin' too much. Tell Tina P. to get me a...cold towel or something."

"But..."

"GO!!!"

"Okay! Jeez!
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2 miles above Narbor Beach

"This is the Grimm, 443rd squadron. We have permission from Chris Colacito and some other people to bomb this city. We have evactuated the "clean" people to the basement of Narboria Stadium. We will now drop the 60 bombs on your command, Cheif."

"Excellent, you may initiate the bombing sequence...NOW!"

The 60 bombs detached from the 10 planes and fell on the city, destroying everything. Now, Narbor Beach's population has been reduced to 1,100 from 6,455.

"Commander Cheif, the crazed people have been wiped out. Now, lets hope that there was no one crazed in the stadium..."

Grimm spoke too soon...

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100 feet below Narboria Stadium

BOOM! ZZZZZAP!

TThe power went out and the roof collapsed, but the people were safe.

"OK, its safe to go out now!", said a police officer. Him and three others opened the walked up the steps to the door. When they opened it, debris spilled out like water. It pushed them all the way down the stairs and into the crowd.

"Ugh...we have a problem", they all said.

The crowd went back to their spots and slept, for it was 3:00 AM. At around 4:00 AM, Sydney Drew got up off the floor to go to the bathroom. Since she was only 4, her daddy, Randy Drew, went with her.

"Okay, honey! I'll be right out here waiting for you!"

"Okay, Daddy." She walked into the bathroom."Lalalala! I like to sing like a princess pon...y...excuse me, mister, what are you doing in the girls bathroom?"

The man replied with a grunt.

"Uhhh...okay. Bye!"

As Sydney walked out of the bathroom and into the long winding hallway that led to the basement, she noticed a large shadow following her. She turned around to find the man following her.

"HIYA!"

"RARR!"

Sydney ran as fast as she could down the hall with the man close behind. She felt foam and sweat flying into her hair.

"DADDY HELP!!!"

She got to the end and her dad was trying to grab her, but the man grabbed her leg. He opened his mouth and lunged his head down to bite her, but then the police officer quickly got a trash can and slammed it into the man, knocking him unconciuos. Next, the officer told evryone to stand back, and then she fired 6 bullets from a shotgun into the man's head, killing him instantly. The crisis was over.

4 hours later, they emerged from the basement to find nothing but ruble strewn across their city. Poles were sckewered through mangled cars like shish kabobs. Buildings were reduced to piles of brick. But the worst thing of all was that the infected people were strewn everywhere.

they were safe!

[Dark Archon]

HINN News Report

In the nations of the Soviet Confederation, Axis, ESTO, and Skydiving Penguin, Runciman's disease has been thoroughly contained. Narbor Beach has apparently been "sterilized" by a massive bombing-Protoan satellites report with images. There has been isolated reports that the virus could be in ESTO and Axis nations, as well as Soviet nations-but reports have been slow to confirm. As we have said before, do not leave your home alone or at dark for your own safety.
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General Xum looked at the telecommunications screen and grimaced slightly. Lord Lucian's death mask appeared onscreen and demanded,
"Has everything been put into order? What has become of Bangorland?" (ooc: that's what i'm naming the land west of my nation)
" My Lord, the virus and the infected have been contained from entering Protoa. The Buhayin is deemed safe too, because of our military presence there. We will leave Robengrad to fend for itself with this disease. Most of the infected have been cured, many will die within the week if they do not feed. But with non-infected prohibited to enter the region, it is going to be very hard for them to get nourishment."

" Good. This disease won't leave us. Hopefully, we can control the spread."

[Dark Archon]

News Report

It has been confirmed that the quarantine of Soviet, Axis, and ESTO nations has been unsucessful. The regional death toll has been confirmed at 110,028. Infected cities are as such and should be avoided:

Chernobyl, Protoa
St.Petersburg, Protoa
Kanto, The Buhayin
Kiel, Robengrad
Essen, Robengrad
Dubrillion, Zionir
Melida, Zionir
Fallon, Zionir
Venezia, Porcu
Avalon Beach, Skydiving Penguin
Mount Calm, Gummi Ship
Yahin, Clamparapa
Angton, Clamparapa
Gap, South Malaysia

Runciman's Disease has shown no signs of mutation to a less lethal infection, however, Nerosteroid X-99 is showing signs that it is not effective anymore. The Soviet Empire of Protoa has stated that the nation has developed a more stronger type Nerosteroid X-105. This new development can be loaded into weapons of most assault rifle and handgun design. Protoa has also given a statement that NSX-105 can cure even the infected past 8 hour deadline. This development could stop the disease once and for all. Protoan troops have been equipped with NSX-105 in their AK-47 rifles and have been ordered into BangorLand.

[Dark Archon]

Breaking News

Success!! The NeroSteroid X-105 has been tremendously successful against Runciman's Disease. Protoa has brought order back to BangorLand, however, many lives were lost and many people will not return there, favoring the Soviet Empire of Protoa as home. Protoa has also sent large amount of the medicine to all the nations in Hyrule, explaining that it was a gift to help with the suffering. A total of 220,000 people in Hyrule have died from this disease.
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Somewhere in Protoa.....
"Can it be saved?"

"Y-y-yes General Xum. The disease is being killed on the outside world. But here... we can make it grow, be more lethal."

"Good. I want it made into a wonderful weapon-we call it NightShade."

"V-v-very good, my general."

[Skydiving Penguin]

Chris Colacito's office

Vice President Nick Michalisin rushed into the room, just as Chris started to doze off.

"Sir! We're save! NeoSteriod X-105 worked! The disease is gone! People can come out of
hiding and-"

"Wha...Yes,yes. I know! Let's be glad!", Chris Colacito said. "Now, we can resume with our 'regular' duties."
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271 Fallof Lane, Narbor Beach

"HeeHAHAhehehaaha!"

Francisco Lumero sat in his basement with Grant, Kris, Micah, Landon, Danny, and Erik laughing hysterically.

"We escaped from the police...NOW WE CAN INFECT THE WHOLE COUNTRY!"

"MWAHAHAHAHAHAH!

They all screeched in unison.

Now....Erik and Kris...you take the Amptrak Subway from Portsmouth to Penguinopolis, infect everyone in the stations and everyoe else you see. Grant and Landon...you take SP Airlines Flight 4601 from Portsmouth to Penguintopolis, infect all people on it, including the pilot. You guys will have to die, though..."

"O-OKay, master, what ever you command!"

Very...GOOD! Now, Danny and I will get on a Ferry going through the Penguino Sea to the Penguino River. We'll get off at the Penguintopolis stop and meet Erik and Kris...if you survive the brutal beatings you will recieve...at the Purple House...THERE WE"LL KILL THE PREZ AND THE WHOLE COUNTRY WILL BE OURS!!!

"YEYEYYEYEYYAYAYAYAYGAGA!!!

They all set out on their mission...

[Dark Archon]

ooc: uh....ok....