Prologue Part III - Finale

## Short Summary:

Rebs laid out a plan to scale the walls using grappling hooks and ropes. With Mad Mud injured and unable to fight as effectively as she normally would, the Squad fought their way through wave after wave of highly trained and heavily armed guards. They emerged victorious but not unscathed.

After regrouping, the Squad continued their mission, fighting their way deeper into the fortress until they finally reached Quinn's inner sanctum. There, they faced off against his toughest guards, using all their skills and weapons to come out on top.

The final confrontation between Josh and Quinn was intense, with the rest of the Squad supplying support. Quinn, an incredibly powerful foe, put up a tough fight, but in the end, Josh finished him off with a shot from his pistol.

As the Squad celebrated their victory, they tended to their injuries and reflected on the journey they had been through. They had risked their lives to take down one of the most dangerous men in the city, and they had emerged victorious. The Gloom Squad had once again proved that they were the best of the best in Misery Metropolis.

## Long Summary

In Part III of the story, the Gloom Squad embarks on their most dangerous mission yet - breaching the fortress of Quinn, the mastermind behind Misery Metropolis's corruption. With Rebs leading the way, the squad decides to scale the towering wall of the fortress in order to enter undetected. The wall is a formidable obstacle, appearing to be at least a few stories high with no visible handholds or footholds. The team knows that climbing the wall will be a difficult and potentially dangerous task, but they know that it's their only way to reach Quinn's office and bring him down.

The Gloom Squad finally reaches the top of the fortress walls and begins their assault on Quinn, the mastermind behind Misery Metropolis's corruption. The Gloom Squad is faced with heavily armed and highly trained guards, but they work together to fight their way through the fortress, taking down guard after guard.

Mud, still injured, manages to push through the pain and hold off the guards with her explosives thanks to Verity's mixture of homemade medicine. Nikki displays expert swordplay and psychic abilities, while Heather flits around the battlefield with the precision of a well-trained assassin. Taurtuga's sharp mind and keen eye keep the squad one step ahead of the guards, and Rebs disappears and reappears in unexpected places, taking out guards with her deadly throwing stars. Rikki uses her body as a weapon to take down guards with powerful blows from her fists and feet, and Sierra uses her quick thinking and resourcefulness to slip through the cracks in the guards' defense and take them out from behind. Josh, the leader of the Gloom Squad, expertly wields his pistol and directs his team to take down the guards one by one.

Finally, they arrived at a large set of double doors. Rikki motioned to the team and silently mouthed the word "Quinn." They took a deep breath and readied themselves for what was sure to be a difficult fight.

Upon entering Quinn's office, the squad is met with a sight that takes their breath away. The room is massive, with a ceiling made of ornately carved stone and a floor inlaid with black and white marble tiles. The walls are lined with bookshelves filled with leather-bound tomes, artifacts, and trinkets from around the world, and the room is bathed in a warm, golden light that emanates from a massive crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. However, the squad knows they don't have time to marvel at the decor, as they're immediately met with a wall of heavily armed guards who have been waiting for them. Quinn himself sits calmly behind his desk, watching the scene unfold with a smile on his face.

The Gloom Squad springs into action as guards swarm in, with each member moving fluidly and playing to their strengths. Together, they take down the guards with deadly efficiency.

The final battle between Josh and Quinn is intense and brutal, with both men fighting with a fierce determination and skill. The rest of the Gloom Squad takes up positions around them, ready to provide support as needed. Nikki slices through the ranks of guards with her energy force and sword, while Rebs, Taurtuga, and Bee provide cover fire and strategic support. Mud, who is still badly injured, can only watch from the sidelines, frustrated that she can't join the fight.

As the battle rages on, the Gloom Squad fights valiantly, their determination and skills pushed to the limits. Finally, with a thunderous crash, Josh delivers the final blow, knocking Quinn to the ground in a shower of blood and teeth. The room falls silent, the only sound the heavy panting of the combatants. The Gloom Squad stands around the fallen body of Quinn, their weapons still drawn, their faces bruised and bloody.

As they make their way out of the fortress, they feel a sense of satisfaction and pride. They had taken down one of the city's most notorious criminals, and they had done it together. The Gloom Squad had once again proven that they were the best at what they did, and they would continue to fight for justice in Misery Metropolis.

## Quotes:

1. "Rebs, I don't know how much longer I can hold on!" Sierra calls out, her voice trembling. Rebs looks down at her teammate and sees the panic in her eyes. "Don't worry, Sierra. You've got this. Just take a deep breath and focus," she encourages. "I'll help you up."
2. "I've been waiting for a chance to test these babies out," - Rebs
3. "We didn't want to leave Mad Mud behind," - Nikki
4. "Can you tell me how you're feeling, Mud?" - Verity asked as she worked on the bullet wound in her abdomen.
5. "Remind me to never remind you guys how good i am at climbing ever again" - Sierra laughs, out of breath.
6. "Let's not get too comfortable though. We still have a ways to go before we reach Quinn's office. We need to stay focused." - Rikki
7. "Family reunion?" - Mad Mud
8. Mud groans in pain. "Can we talk about this later?" she says. "I need to focus on staying alive right now."
9. "Let's finish this," Josh says, his voice steady and determined. "We didn't come this far to back down now."
10. "I'm gonna steal so much of your shit once we beat you," Sierra taunted, drawing her laser lipstick and getting into position.
11. "You're delusional, Josh. But I'll give you one chance. Walk away now, and I won't have to hurt you and your little friends. Stay, and you'll regret it." - Quinn

## Key Moments:

1. Rebs lays out a plan to scale the walls of the fortress using grappling hooks and rappelling gear.
2. The team successfully made it over the walls and fought their way through the guards inside the fortress
3. The team eventually reached Quinn's inner sanctum, where they faced off against his toughest guards.
4. Josh finally confronted Quinn, with the rest of the team providing support. After a grueling fight, Josh ultimately killed Quinn with a shot to the head.