Madeline Succeeds in Raising the B-29

Madeline dove into the water. As she opened her eyes she was shocked at how clear it was. It wasn't picture perfect, but clear enough. She could make out the ancient bomber laying like a fossil under the water, waiting to be excavated.

She had to avoid a pack of strange fish. Then she had to fight a Lakelurk with a knife. Luckily it was a small one. Down she went placing the special charges.

{if Rebreather >= 50} Madeline was thankful for the Rebreather. It meant she didn't have to go up for air and draw unwanted attention from the hideous creatures that lived in the lake. She placed the last charge then kicked off the lakes floor to help speed her upward. {endif}

{if Rebreather =< 50} Madeline had to break for air, swimming to the surface and gasping for breath. She noticed movement far away. Maybe she had time for another charge. She didn't she had to fight off what came at her. She wasn't even sure what the creature was. She fired from atop the water, moving her feet as rapidly as possible get her weapon clear of the water. It did some good but she had to stab wildly. She felt a burning pain as she fought against the unnamable creature with its long ventral fens and sharp teeth. She needed a stimpack. She used it hastily then dove to finish off the last of the charges {endif}

Madeline finally made it back to the shore. Tired, sore, and soaking wet she activated the detonator and a low rumble filled her ears. Then a massive swell of bubbles as the old bomber emerged from the water like an angry sea monster, its metal hull unnatural against the water and mountain backdrop.