Day 9b

(*Hushed, quiet voice, sounds of movement*)

So, I decided to try to record some as I go through this. If I die, and you're listening to this, you'll know where the nest is, how many's in there, so forth.

Hopefully.

Been going through here for about an hour now. Not counting the time it took me to creep from town to these houses. Sky's been pretty clear, only a couple of clouds. Means more light for me to see by, but also more light for them to see me. Found the houses, there's about five or six of them in any worthwhile condition, all in a line. So far, killed seven of the Fallen. If that's all that's here, great. On the other hand, if that's just what's out hunting while the rest of the nest is resting...not so great. I've managed to keep them from realizing I'm here, I think. Got three of them with a bullet through the head while crouched behind walls, the others I snuck up on and used Disc. Wasn't easy, but I don't want them all to hear tasty snack out here and come rushing at once.

Brain's going a mile a minute, trying to focus on everything at once and make new battle plans with each step. Luckily, I'm kinda used to it, so I'm not shaking too much, breathing's still quiet and controlled. I think I spotted the nest. Saw two of 'em shambling through a door, one of the ones I killed came out of the same one. I'm about fifty feet away, now, watching it.

Right now, the plan is: Sneak to the door, hope another one doesn't come out while I'm exposed. Once there, hug the walls while I make my way in. Disc in my good right hand, so I can kill quick and quiet, shotgun held by the barrel in my left hand so I can quickly grab in on the trigger and fire if it all goes to shit. If I find them all gathered in close, I toss in a couple grenades, and then I back away a bit with the shotgun in case any survive the blast. If I don't find any in there, I wonder where the hell they went, and I keep looking.

(*sound of deep breath, drawn in and held*)

Okay, here goes...