"Piper?" Uni called softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "It's us. We're here to get you out.”

Piper sat up in the bed, the android's light blue eyes wide with shock. "You...you came for me?" she replied, her voice weak and trembling.

"Of course, we did," Uni said, her voice softening with empathy. "Come on, we have to move fast."

Piper got up from the bed, moving stiffly and slowly as if her body wasn't quite functioning correctly.

The girls helped Piper out of the cell, supporting her weight as they made their way out into the corridor. They were just about to move when the sound of footsteps echoed through the silence, approaching quickly.

"Shit!" Uni whispered, her heart racing. "Hurry, we need to hide. Now."

The girls looked around, trying to find a place to hide. The corridor was empty, the only cover nearby a few low-set lockers tucked away in a corner.

Uni quickly and silently guided Piper towards the lockers, and the girls squeezed into the small space. They had to cram together tightly to stay hidden, their bodies pressed up against each other like five sardines in the confined area.

As the footsteps got closer, the girls held their breaths, their hearts pounding in their chests. Uni peeked out of the locker, her eyes fixed on the corridor, waiting for the guard to pass.

The footsteps got closer and closer, the sound of boots approaching echoing in the quiet corridor. Uni could see the guard's silhouette coming into view, his flashlight creating long shadows on the wall.

Uni's heart raced as the guard slowly passed by their hiding place, his flashlight flickering over the area. Uni held her breath, praying that he wouldn't notice the slightly open locker or the girls' heavy breathing.

The guard continued his patrol, oblivious to the girls hiding in the locker. After what seemed like an eternity, the footsteps faded into the distance, and the corridor was silent once again.

The girls let out a collective sigh of relief, their bodies slumping against each other in the cramped locker. Uni peeked out of the locker again, checking that the coast was clear.

"Okay, he's gone. Let's move," she said quietly.

The girls silently exited the locker, still supporting Piper.

"Hey Piper," Trixie whispered. "Can you interface with the security cameras here real quick and tell us the best route to escape and where all the guards are so we don't run into them.”

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Piper was still a bit dazed but managed to nod. "I can try," she replied.

Piper closed her eyes and interfaced with the compound's internal systems, her LED lights in her eyes flickering against her eyelids as she analyzed the security camera feed.

"Alright, service entrance in the west wall," Uni repeated, committing the information to memory. "Any idea how many guards are near the area?”

"According to the camera feed, there are two guards patrolling that area. They should be easy to avoid if you're stealthy," Piper replied.

Uni nodded, her mind racing with plans and strategies. "Okay, good. We'll stick to the shadows and avoid any direct confrontations. We need to get out of here as quickly and quietly as possible.”

The girls made their way down the corridor, sticking to the shadows and avoiding any areas with light. They stuck together, supporting Piper's still-drained body. They could feel the tension building with every step, knowing they were getting closer to the escape route.

Finally, they reached the west wall, and Uni stopped, her eyes scanning the area. She whispered to the others, "Piper, did you disable the cameras?”

Piper closed her eyes and connected to the security system again, her LED lights blinking fast. After a few seconds, she spoke quietly. "Yes, I've disabled the cameras near the service entrance. We should be clear to go.”

Uni nodded, taking a deep breath. "Alright, let's move."

The girls moved stealthily towards the service entrance, their eyes fixed on the two guards patrolling the area.

Stephanie pointed to a dark area nearby. "Over here," she whispered. "We can hide in those shadows until the guards pass.”

The girls moved silently to the shadows that Stephanie indicated, pressing themselves against the wall. They watched as the guards patrolled the area, their flashlights sporadically sweeping over the shadows but never quite reaching the girls' hiding spot.

As the guards passed by the dark area, the girls let out a collective breath they didn't even realize they were holding. Then, with a nod to each other, they slipped out of the shadows and quickly made their way to the service entrance.

Uni pulled on the service door, praying to the Goddesses that it wouldn't be locked. To her relief, the door slid open with a soft creak. The girls quickly slipped through, their hearts pounding in their chests.

The girls found themselves in a narrow hallway, the walls bare and the air stale. They could see a faint light at the end of the hall, likely leading to freedom. With renewed hope, they began to move quickly and quietly down the hallway, supporting Piper's small, weary frame.

Suddenly, a loud alarm blared through the compound, its piercing shrill echoing off the walls. Uni froze, her heart dropping. "What the hell?" she hissed, her eyes widening with fear.

Piper's eyes widened as well. "The security system detected a breach. The whole place is on high alert.”

Uni could feel the panic surging through her body. "We need to move, now!" she said urgently, her voice a harsh whisper. The girls picked up their pace, moving as quickly as possible towards the light at the end of the hallway.

As they approached the end of the hallway, they saw the faint outline of a door. Uni reached it first and pushed it open, wincing as the hinges creaked loudly. The girls burst through the door and found themselves outside the compound, the cool night air hitting their faces.

The girls looked around, disoriented for a moment. They were in a small outdoor area, surrounded by tall, chain-link fences. In the distance, they could see the outline of their black all-terrain vehicle, parked discreetly behind the rock formation.

"There's our ride," Uni whispered, pointing at the van. "Come on, we need to get out of here fast.”

The girls moved quickly towards the car, supporting Piper between them. As they reached the car, they heard footsteps approaching rapidly from the compound behind them. Uni spun around and saw two guards running towards them, their flashlights cutting through the darkness.

"In the car! Quickly!" she shouted urgently. The girls scrambled into the car, quickly but gently placing Piper into the backseat and climbing in after her.

Uni quickly climbed into the driver's seat, starting the car and gunning the engine. The tires screeched loudly as she accelerated, the car lurching forward with a burst of speed. The guards saw the car moving and started to run after it, their flashlights bobbing in the night. Uni accelerated faster, the car's engine growling as it picked up speed.

The girls held on tightly as the car bumped over the rough terrain, their hearts racing with fear. Uni skillfully maneuvered the car, avoiding the worst of the bumps and dips as she focused on getting away as fast as possible.

In the rearview mirror, Uni saw the guards gaining ground on them in an all-terrain vehicle of their own. She pushed the car harder, the engine protesting as it reached its max speed.

The girls in the back looked out the rear windows, seeing the guards' vehicle getting closer. Uni could feel the fear gripping her, but forced herself to stay calm and keep driving.

Trixie sighs under her breath as she thought: I feel like this is going to be a deadly chase…