Mya waited on the platform of the train station near her work. Her work day was now over and looking forward to getting home and unwinding on the couch and eating her microwave meal. Glancing at her watch, she noted that her train was late as usual. People were beginning to crowd around her and Mya began to doubt her chances of getting on the train without being shoved on.
Another 10 minutes and the sounds of metal grinding on metal announced the arrival of the train. The platform was now full of bustling city workers all itching to get home. Mya noticed it was a double carriage train... Good she thought...As the train slowed down, people slowly surged forward and Mya felt someone with bad odor press against her. Sighing loudly she adjusted her handbag on her shoulder. She was ready. Ready for the shove to get home.
The doors opened, releasing its stagnant air and everyone lunged for the door. Mya neatly side stepped a few slow passengers and was in first. Spotting a chair, she grabbed it quickly... Before giving it up to a person on crutches. No one else was eager to give up their seat, but Mya cast an eye of shame on onlookers who were so selfish. She smiled as she ushered the man her seat and stood back to grab a hand rail as the train lurched forward. The train hummed as it skimmed along the tracks. Mya watched as the tunnel loomed ahead and people hurriedly finished phone calls before being disconnected by the lack of signal within the tunnel. The tunnel swallowed the train, engulfing it in into the darkness.
Mya nodded awake. It was quiet in the train. More quiet then normal... in fact, Mya noticed the train was not moving nor had power. The lights were off. What had happened? Was there a failure? Had she slept right through the trip to the end of the line? She heard something, noise... there were others... but they were asleep also. Mya glancing out the window, it was black, no stars... they were still in the tunnel?
A pale blue light slowly glowed outside and filled the carriage. Mya took a better look around and saw the others, sleeping very deeply. The air was cool and noticed frost on the window... odd Mya though, in the middle of summer?
The doors slid open effortlessly and through the light shining in, saw a shape move though the light into darkness. The figure shimmered? Merged in the darkness before glimmering blue sparks and becoming visible. Mya inhaled deeply, wide eyed at what she saw.
It was a tall figure, possibly 7ft with a physique like a body builder... with clawed hands? Maybe it was the suit he was in? But who was this person? Was this a robbery of sorts or worse?
Whoever he was, he knew she was awake and looking right at her...