Mobile Task Force Iota-12 (Woodlanders)
Date: 06/22/2012
Igni-1-1: Captain Duke Odum
Igni-1-2: Lieutenant Paul Aidens
Igni-1-3: Lieutenant Dixon Mink
Igni-1-4: Private Julian Mowery
Igni-1-5: Private Kenny Fordes
<Begin Log>
Command: Checking.
1-1: Check.
1-2: Green here.
1-3: Checkity check-check.
1-4: Check here.
1-5: Check.
Command: You are green Iota-12. Good luck.
1-1: On me.
MTF-Iota 12 stops at Mansfield Middle School and enters the vicinity of SCP-6631 on foot.
1-1: Alrighty, we're not sure when SCP-6631 activates, so keep your gear on. Stay frosty for any -1's, and you let us know as soon as you see one. We're not here for a fight. God knows how many people it has in its control. Am I clear?
Iota-12: Yes sir!
Iota-12 hikes through Schoolhouse Brook Park for 10 minutes straight with no sightings of SCP-6631-1.
1-4: Command, question.
Command: Go ahead.
1-4: Isn't it kinda weird that when we locked this place down, there hadn't been any -1's around?
1-2: Yeah, I second that. Hell, they could've gotten through the fence at any time.
Command: Acknowledged. We'll notify you if we see anything.
1-4: Copy.
Iota-12 continues to wander the forest for twenty minutes without any SCP-6631-1 instance sightings.
1-5: Not that I'm complaining, but, weirdly, we haven't seen any SCP-6631-1 instances.
1-3: Yeah, kinda giving me the heebee jeebies.
1-1: Command, how is it up there?
Command: No sign of any SCP-6631-1 instances nearby.
1-2: God, imagine if they start popping out of the ground.
1-3: Well, it was nice knowing you guys. Imma head back.
1-1: Lieutenant Mink.
1-3: Kidding Captain.
1-2: Hold up. Got one up ahead.
Iota-12 raise their guns and take cover in brush. An SCP-6631-1 instance is visible across from them, seemingly unaware of their presence. Iota-12 waits until the entity disappears from sight to exit the brush.
1-2: Should we follow it? It could lead us somewhere.
1-4: Better than what we've been doing.
1-1: Command? Any other instances nearby?
Command: None so far.
1-1: Good to hear. When we follow this thing, 1-4 and 1-5, we will keep an eye on our six. 1-2 and 1-3, keep an eye on our sides. Got it?
Iota-12: Yes sir.
Iota-12 follows the SCP-6631-1 instance for a few minutes and halts upon witnessing it enter a two-story house.
1-1: Command, SCP-6631-1 went inside a house. Should we proceed to follow it?
Command: Affirmative.
1-1: Copy. 4, You're with me. The rest of you, keep an eye out.
1-1n and 1-4 pick the door lock and make their way into the home. IOta-12's footsteps are muffled by the carpet. They sneak around the house, led by 1-1. The agents ascend up the stairs as footsteps from the ceiling are heard. The agents ready their rifles before entering, finding the SCP-6631-1 instance staring out the window.
SCP-6631-1: Say something. Say something. I wanna hear your voice. Please.
1-1 closes the door and gestures 1-4 to the other door across. 1-4 opens the door carefully and sees another SCP-6631-1 instance.
SCP-6631-1: …SAY SOMETHING!
They both quietly leave the residency and regroup with the rest of the team.
1-5: What happened in there?
1-4: They're just standing there, talking to themselves.
1-3: How many?
1-1: Just two more inside.
1-5: So that's what they've all been doing? Just nothing? But then why was that one walking around alone?
1-4: Maybe it was scouting.
I-3: Looked kinda depressed for a lookout.
1-1: Either way, this makes our job a little easier. Fingers crossed we get to the farmhouse with no trouble. Command, how far are we?
Command: Halfway there Iota.
After another 20 minutes of hiking, Iota-12 reaches the farmhouse. At this point, they are walking through an open field.
Command: Hold it.
1-1: What is it?
Command: -1 instances are around the house. Probably more inside.
1-5: So what's the plan?
1-1: Gonna have to get all those -1's away from the house.
Iota-12 remains silent.
1-5: We could throw a frag. Have them investigate it.
1-2: We'll lose our element of surprise.
1-3: Think that was thrown out the window when we stepped foot on this field.
I-4: Got any better ideas?
1-3: Actually, I do. I can circle the house and get their attention. Hopefully, I'll only get the ones by the house. But that should leave you guys a big enough window to get inside.
1-1: Absolutely not. If we're gonna do something, we do it together. Any other suggestions?
1-3: I'm fast. I won two gold medals in track back in Uni. Used that to get away from an ex, so I think I'll make it.
1-1: I said no, so drop it.
1-2: I think we should let him.
1-3: Thank you.
1-1: We don't have the time for this.
1-2: Yeah, we don't. That's why we gotta do something now. And if he says he can do it, shit, let him. Means we don't have to hear his stupid ass jokes.
1-3: Oh my god, you paid attention! That's more than what mommy and daddy will ever do for you.
1-1: You swear you can make it?
1-3: Positive.
1-1: … Fine. Just hold tight when you lose them, and make sure to pick up your walkie.
1-3: I got this, don't worry.
1-2: God, I can't wait for you to get caught.
1-3: Love you too, Aidens.
1-3 leaves the group. His feed shows him staying low from the SCP-6631-1 instances view. 4 minutes later, 1-3 fires his rifle in the air, and the SCP-6631-1 group runs in the direction of the gunfire. He runs to the woods and continues to fire his weapon. The rest of Iota-12 head to the house and prepare to breach. They look through the windows with nobody inside, tossing a flashbang bang inside before entering. They scout the first floor with no sign of human or anomalous activity. They ascend the stair leading to the second floor as they encountered a middle-aged man wielding a double-barreled shotgun. The farmer aims his weapon to 1-1.
Farmer: Who the hell are you?
1-1: We got an armed civilian!
Farmer: I said who are you!?
1-1 backs up from the stairs with his weapon still aiming at the farmer.
1-1: Sir, put your weapon down.
Farmer: I wanna know why you broke into my house, first.
The rest of Iota-12 aim their rifles at the farmer as he is slowly walking down the stairs. The farmer eyes each member.
Farmer: Am I under arrest? I didn’t do anything.
1-1: Sir, we just want to talk, but I need you to put your weapon away.
Farmer: Tell you what. We can both put our guns against that wall by the door. And I mean ALL guns. Then we’ll talk.
Silence
1-4: Sir, he's just an old man.
1-1: Doesn't matter. He's got his weapon on me.
The farmer lowers the barrel and walks past them, placing his shotgun against the wall. After a couple of seconds, 1-1 lowers his rifle and places it on against the wall.
Farmer: I did say ALL guns, mister.
1-1 reluctantly removes his pistol and lays it on the floor. The rest of the team remove their weapons and sets them next to each other.
Farmer: Now we can talk.
The farmer leads Iota-12 to his living room. They all have a seat on the couches.
Farmer: Now, you mind telling me why you men broke into my home?
1-1: We didn't think anyone was inside.
Farmer: Still doesn't answer my question.
1-1: Well. Were you aware of those people surrounding your home?
Farmer: Them? Yeah, freaky little fellows, aren't they? What about 'em?
1-1: So do you know what's been happening?
Farmer: Son, I don't know what the Hell's happening, so you got some explaining to do.
1-2: You notice their faces?
Farmer: Glowing eyes and shit, yeah, it's weird alright. I tried scaring them off but they wouldn't leave. But they never barged in either.
1-1: Not even when you leave?
Farmer: Nope. They just stand there like a bunch of crackheads.
1-4: Have you seen the news?
Farmer: I don't watch that anymore. Always showing all the bad stuff going on, y'know.
1-4: Well sir, a lot of people went missing and those said missing people are apparently here. We want to find out why.
Farmer: Hmm. Well, I'm not sure what can I do to help.
1-2: You are. Just answering some of our questions will be more than enough.
Farmer: Alright then.
1-5: What's your name?
Farmer: Harold.
1-5: Harold. Have you seen this, anywhere?
1-5 shows Harold a photo of SCP-6631-A's glyph.
Harold: I have, every now and then.
1-5: Have you felt off when you did?
Harold: Nope. Never.
1-2: Where have you seen it?
Harold: All over. Far. close. Even here. I've tried going to it on several occasions but by the time I got there, it would either disappear or lead me to the middle of nowhere. Along with all the rest of these people.
1-1: And you were still not affected by it, even when you were close to it?
Harold: That's right.
1-1: And the people still left you alone?
Harold: Yes. Honestly, I don't know what else to make of it.
1-4: What can you tell us about your time here when it started?
Harold: Well… My wife has gotten sick and I was still trying to work on the harvest. I've got a lot on my mind and am trying to do as much as I can here. But when I first saw it. The thing in the sky. Not gonna lie, I thought it was some new light show tech stuff or whatever that was happening. But then, after a few minutes, I saw people walking through my field, eyes, and mouths glowing. I was creeped out. But they paid no attention to me. So I hunkered in my house and waited it out. At some point, a group would stay here and not leave until the thing showed up.
1-1: Why haven't you left yet?
Harold: I can't leave my wife here. Especially when the doctors are probably walking around with the rest of them. I have to be the one to take care of her 24/7.
1-5: Did you try contacting anyone?
Harold: I did. Numerous times. Nothing seems to work.
Harold leans forward and covers his forehead.
Harold: I honestly don't know what else to do. I've tried everything but…
1-2: Has your wife seen the glyphs in the sky?
Harold: No. She's asleep most of the time.
1-1: Do you mind if we speak to her?
Harold: I absolutely do mind. She's going through too much as it is, and I don't want her to be in any panic.
1-1: We can help you, and your wife.
Harold: How?
1-1: We can escort you both out of here and get her to a hospital. But you might need to come with us.
Harold: Why me?
1-1: If what you're saying is true. Then maybe you can help us with this.
Harold: I don't know.
1-1: My men can't stay here. One of mine is risking his life out there just for us to have this conversation. I'm sorry Harold, but I'm not asking you.
Harold: Can I at least let my wife know what's going on?
1-1: Yes, you can.
Harold stands from his chair and walks over the stairs. He climbs up and his footsteps are heard from above, as well as a door closing.
1-1: 1-3, are you still with us?
Static noises.
1-1: Mink, are you there?
Static noises.
1-1: Motherf- Command.
Command: Copy 1-1.
1-1: Any visual on 1-3?
Command: 1-3 retreated to a building with the SCP-6631-1 instances on his tail. Neither had come out yet.
1-1: Shit, he's that far?
Command: What's your status?
1-1: We got two civilians. Elderly couple. One is a sick woman who needs medical attention ASAP. The husband seems to be immune to the cognitohazard, and has not been approached by the SCP-6631-1 instances. Although, we're still not sure why a handful of them was standing around his house.
Command: Acknowledged. I'd recommend you get out of there ASAP.
1-1: Copy that. Though the wife might be difficult.
Command: I will leave you to it. Stay safe.
1-1: Understood.
1-1 stands up and walks to get his rifle and pistol than to the stairs.
1-1: Harold! It's time to go!
Harold: Just give me a second!
1-1 climbs up the stairs.
1-1: We'll figure something out with your wife, but we need to get moving! Harold!
I-2 follows I-1, gesturing for the others to stand by. 1-4 and 1-5 grab their rifles and pistols. 1-1 creep through the halls, knocking on the first door.
1-1: Harold?
1-1 opens the door to see a small white bathroom.
1-1: We don't have time for games, man. Come out.
1-1 opens the closet door filled with jackets and shirts.
1-2: What's taking so long?
1-1: Something isn't right. Cover me.
1-1 moves to the next door while 1-2 is catching up to him. He stops and looks at the bottom of the closet and sees a binder with straight, angular lines. He crouches and takes it out, revealing the cover to be the same symbol as the glyph of SCP-6631.
1-2: Captain, hold up!
He rushes to 1-1, showing him the binder.
1-2: Look at this.
1-1: Shit. Hold onto it. Harold!
1-1 opens the bedroom door, with nobody inside. They see a wide-open window and investigate the room. 1-1 sees a fire escape and then Harold who’s running across the field.
1-1: He’s making a run for it!
1-1 and 1-2 rush through the hallway and down the stairs.
1-1: Let’s go!
1-1 opens the door and chases Harold with 1-2 behind him. 1-4 and 1-5 quickly grab their weapons and join up with them.
1-4: Command! We got a runner, making a break for the woods.
Command: What happened in there?
1-2: I got myself a binder that can probably tell us more about this place. It was in his closet. He knows something about it.
Command: Copy. Take him in.
1-4: Any sign of 1-3?
Command: Negative. What of the wife?
1-1: Couldn’t find her.
Command: Understood. I see SCP-6631-1 instances ahead.
SCP-6631-1 emerges out from the trees and toward Harold.
Harold: Get them!
The SCP-6631-1 instances run past him towards Iota-12. The team raises their weapons and opens fire as another group of SCP-6631-1 instances emerge from the woods. The squad retaliate, shooting the incoming SCP-6631-1 instances. Harold slows down and turns around with the team eventually catching up to him. Harold pants and looks at Iota-12 with yellow glowing eyes and the glyph forming behind the head.
1-1: Command, he’s one of them.
Command: Stay alert.
Iota-12 aims their rifles at SCP-6631-B.
1-1: Get on the ground now!
SCP-6631-B: It was you wasn’t it? The big fence and all.
I-2: Hands up and on the ground!
SCP-6631-B stands up straight, staring at the MTF.
1-1: What did you do to this place!?
SCP-6631-B does not respond. 1-5 approaches SCP-6631-B at an arm's distance.
SCP-6631-B: You boys should’ve left us be.
1-4: We got contact on our Southeast side!
A large group of SCP-6631-1 instances runs towards Iota-12. 1-5 grabs SCP-6631-B and throws it down.
1-5: Call them off!
1-2: We gotta get out of here!
1-5 shakes SCP-6631-B violently and shoves his barrel at its temple.
1-5: I said call them off!
Command: Iota-12, there’s a horde of SCP-6631-1 instances on your way. Get a move on.
I-3: What about Dixon?
Command: Still no sign of him. I’m sorry, but you need to get out while you can.
1-1: Fucking Christ! Let’s go!
1-5: What about this one?!
1-1: Forget it, now come on!
1-5 takes his gun away from SCP-6631-B, and the rest of the team runs up north.
Command: You got several SCP-6631-1 instances up ahead.
Iota-12 aim their weapons and fire at the incoming SCP-6631-1 instances. They make their way through the forests and continue their escape. After a few minutes of running, they notice other SCP-6631-1 instances running from their sides. As 1-4 shoots an SCP-6631-1 instance, he glances behind him to see the growing horde that's been pursuing the squad. 1-4 faces forward, colliding with a tree.
1-5: Julian!
1-5 stops and runs back to 1-4. He slides next to him and tries to pick him up while scrambling to do the same.
1-5: Come on! Stand up!
1-4 tries to stand but when he takes a step, he tumbles back down. 1-5 clings to him to give him support.
1-1: Where are you guys!?
1-5: Mowery got knocked out. I went back for him.
1-1: You need to hurry up, we're almost out of here!
1-5 throws 1-4 onto his back and jogs.
1-5: Come on. Come on. Come on. You got this.
Within 20 seconds, SCP-6631-1 instance tackles 1-5 and 1-4. 1-5 aims his rifle and begins firing at the horde before being overwhelmed.
1-5: (muffling) Get the fuck off me!
A few seconds later, they disperse and pick 1-5 and 1-4. 1-5 struggles to escape while 1-4 remains limp. 1-1 and 1-2 make it back to Mansfield Middle School before rushing to get back inside their vehicle. 1-1 takes the driver's seat while 1-2 goes in the back. 1-1 starts the vehicle and accelerates onto the main road.
1-2: I don't see them.
1-1: Command. Got anything?
Command: Negative but keep an eye out.
1-2 pants.
1-1: You still got the binder?
1-2: Yeah… Right here.
He lifts it and drops his arm back down. Suddenly, their camera violently spins from a collision. Their vehicle stops and footage capture a white pick-up truck against the side.
Command: 1-1 and 1-2! Respond!
Silence
Command: 1-1 and 1-2! Re-… Oh, hell.
1-3 exits the pick-up truck with his pistol in hand, now an SCP-6631-1 instance. It opens the door to the driver's seat but is knocked down by 1-1. He rushes out of the car and disarms SCP-6631-1. 1-1 holds SCP-6631-1 down on the ground as 1-2 sees the two on the ground through the broken window.
1-2: Dixon?
1-1: Paul, I need you to take the car and drive!
1-2: But-
1-1: I SAID FUCKING GO!
1-2 crawls onto the driver's seat and activates the engine. 1-2 drives away as 1-1 and SCP-6631-1 wrestle with one another.
SCP-6631-1: You know this doesn't change anything for you, right?
1-1: (grunts) He'll make it.
SCP-6631-1: Like your boy here?
1-1 hurls SCP-6631-1 down and picks himself back up. He draws his pistol and aims it at SCP-6631-1. It does not engage.
SCP-6631-1: Go ahead. Shoot.
1-1: What are you?
SCP-6631-1: I'm just a guy. Trying to do what's best. You understand, right?
1-1: When I get my hands on you. I'm gonna fucking kill you, freak.
SCP-6631-1: Me? Or them?
The horde of SCP-6631-1 surrounds the pair. He is restrained by the entities before he can retaliate. 11 minutes later, the glyph of SCP-6631-A appears and the SCP-6631-1 instances force 1-1 to look at it. Both 1-1's body cam feed and commands drone feed get disrupted and cuts off.
<End Log>