The air was thick with tension as Mira and her team ducked behind the consoles, narrowly avoiding the barrage of gunfire. “We need to create a diversion!” Amir shouted, his eyes scanning the room for something they could use. “There!” Victor pointed to a series of canisters lined against the wall. “If we can set those off, we might be able to create enough chaos to escape.”
“Lila, can you make it happen?” Mira asked, her heart racing. “I’ll try!” Lila replied, determination lighting her eyes. She quickly hacked into the control panel, her fingers flying over the keys as she attempted to override the security protocols.
Just as she was making progress, one of the guards spotted them and fired a shot, narrowly missing Mira. “We don’t have much time!” Victor yelled, peering over the console. “We need to move!” Lila’s screen flickered, and she grinned. “Got it! I’ve activated the canisters!” With a loud bang, the canisters exploded, releasing a thick cloud of smoke that filled the room. “Now!” Mira shouted, leading her team into the chaos. They pushed past the guards, who were momentarily blinded by the smoke, and raced toward the exit. Alarms blared, and red lights flashed, heightening the urgency of their escape.
As they burst through the door, Mira spotted a group of guards advancing from the left. “We need to split up!” she yelled. “Amir, Victor, take the right! Lila, stay with me!”
They separated, Mira and Lila weaving through the corridors, using their knowledge of the facility to find an escape route. They ducked into a side hallway just as a squad of guards rushed past, weapons drawn.
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“We need to disable their security systems if we want to get out safely,” Lila said, her voice steady despite the chaos. She pulled out her device, attempting to hack into the network.
“I’ll cover you!” Mira replied, glancing down the corridor. They couldn’t afford to be caught; every second counted.
Just as Lila began her work, an explosion rocked the facility, sending debris flying. The lights flickered, and the ground shook beneath them. “What was that?” Mira gasped, fear creeping in.
“Looks like they’re activating their self-destruct protocol,” Lila said, panic threatening her voice. “We need to move, now!”
As they sprinted down the hall, they could hear the chaos behind them—the sounds of guards yelling, alarms blaring, and the facility crumbling around them. They needed to reach the exit before it was too late.
Just as they approached the final door, Mira heard footsteps behind them. “They’re gaining on us!” she shouted, adrenaline surging through her veins.
Lila managed to pry open the door just in time, and they bolted outside, the night air hitting them like a cool wave. They stumbled into the open, only to find themselves surrounded by the remnants of the devastation they had witnessed.
As they caught their breath, a helicopter appeared overhead, the spotlight illuminating their figures. “This way!” Victor’s voice came from the distance. “Get to the vehicle!” But just as they began to move, Kintz appeared in front of them, a sinister smile on his face. “You thought you could escape so easily?”