Eye of the Storm

The evacuation alarms blared, their shrill cry cutting through the chaos of the facility. Jaden stood at the entrance, watching as soldiers and civilians alike scrambled for the transports. The air thrummed with tension and the acrid smell of fear.

"This is bullshit," Reeves growled, striding up beside Jaden. "We're running with our tails between our legs."

Jaden glanced at the Colonel, noting the tight set of his jaw, the way his hand kept drifting to his sidearm. "You got a better idea? Because I'm all ears."

Before Reeves could respond, Mei appeared, her new form casting an eerie glow. Several nearby soldiers flinched away, hands tightening on their weapons.

"The storm's picking up speed," she said, her voice carrying an otherworldly resonance. "We've got maybe twenty minutes before it hits."

"Fuck," Reeves muttered. He keyed his radio. "All units, double time! I want this place cleared in fifteen!"

Jaden watched the frantic evacuation for a moment longer, then turned to Mei. "You
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