The moment the lockdown was initiated, the heavy sound of metal grinding against metal echoed through the building, signaling that every door, every window had been sealed shut. The quiet hum of the security systems was the only thing that could be heard now, a constant reminder that escape was impossible. Even the faintest breeze from outside was cut off, leaving the room stuffy and oppressive.
No one spoke at first. They were all aware of the gravity of the situation, trapped inside a lab with no way out, and the knowledge that those who controlled the facility were not exactly friendly. There was no other option but to wait. Wait for the lockdown to be lifted. Wait for a chance to escape.
The minutes dragged on in a tense silence, and one by one, they each found their own distractions. The three teenagers, Felix, Fin, and Gab, shuffled closer to Ella, as if magnetically drawn to her in this moment of uncertainty.
