It was a quiet day at the ARC, a majority of the staff had gone home or were out of the vicinity for various reasons. Out of the remainder of people still in the building, there were two rather important beings. They were quietly going about their own business, paperwork and gun cleaning when a beeping noise began. It was inaudible at first to the only inhabitants of the room, who were very absorbed in their activities, only pausing for a quick glance around or at each other. The sound rose in volume and pace, until each of them looked up, but it was too late. A huge explosion, several prehistoric cries and a heartbreaking scream of agony rung through the air as the main building collapsed on itself, entrapping the two innocent members. It fell silent, and as the situation sunk in; the soldier opened his eyes, coughed with heavy lungs and looked around. All that could be seen was rubble and destruction. He heard a small whisper and painfully turned his neck to identify the source. He felt a pang as he recognised the young girl a few feet away, tears streaming down her face, trapped very severely by a large metal pole. He struggled against the concrete covering him, and began to move. He managed to crawl in the restricted tunnel-like space, ignoring the searing pain through his chest. He eventually reached his target and took her hand gently, reassuring her repeatedly. She looked up at him and he could feel the hot tears falling onto his hand.
"Are we going to die, Becker?"
"No, Jess. I promise."
She gave a weak smile, but it was laced with torment. It was only then he realised the large piece of glass embedded in her shoulder, the nearby hungry calls of escaped creatures and the seemingly distant blaze of orange.
Please review guys :] my first primeval fanfic! I know it's only short but I wanted a dramatic introduction, the chapters will be longer. Ideas are much appreciated :D