Mike fell for what seemed like an age, but what was probably no more than two seconds. His back hit the ground first, sending shockwaves up and down his spine.
The suit saves my sorry ass once again.
He gingerly got to his feet, stretching his limbs one by one to make sure everything still worked. He wasn't overly surprised that everything did, for his clothes contained flexible spines designed to prevent broken bones – similar to the technology used in goalkeeping gloves.
Mike then attempted to orientate himself. He was standing beneath a small palm tree, which must have broken his fall somewhat. He appeared to be in a dense jungle, with creepers and small insects he couldn't recognise in abundance.
He took a few steps forward, and found himself face to face with a wall.
Of course. I'm in a cave. I've seen places like this on TV.
Spinning around, he set off in the opposite direction, finding the jungle much sparser the further he got from the wall.
"Run, run, run!" Mike heard Jack bellow.
They must be down here too. But what are they running from?
Mike broke into a run and came out into a clearing, just in time to see the cabbie attempt to flying tackle a huge armoured creature. The thing just picked Jack up and threw him away, before continuing to take massive steps towards a clump of trees.
Oh. I see.
Seth and Sara broke cover from behind the trees and made a dash for a hole in the cave's wall. Darth Vader raised his arm and a round object emerged, which Mike assumed to be a weapon. He was right, and Vader opened fire on the two teens, narrowly missing them.
They're not gonna make it. I need a distraction. Whatever this thing is, it's got a major grudge against these two.
At that moment a volley of stray fire from Vader sliced off a branch that fell, narrowly missing Mike.
Aha! Distraction.
Using all his strength, Mike hauled the branch above his head and hurled it at Vader's head. The branch just bounced off, but it seemed to cause the monster some confusion, which gave Seth and Sara enough time to dive into the exit hole.
Ok, I'm on my own, in a cave, with Evil Iron Man. What could possibly go wrong?
Now that the teenagers had escaped, Vader focussed his attention solely on Mike, squeezing off a volley of fire that singed his boots.
Well, that's a good start.
But Mike had forgotten about Jack who, seemingly undeterred by what happened last time, threw himself at Vader, catching the colossus off balance and causing it to stumble.
Several puffs of fire emanated from the exit tunnel, hitting Vader squarely in the face and making it fall over with a clang. Mike sprinted over to Jack, who was already on his feet, and together they ran to the exit where the siblings were waiting for them. Together they legged it up the tunnel and Seth struggled to close a thick concrete door, attempting to slow the monstrosity in the cave down.
The four reached the other end of the tunnel and Mike found himself in the kitchen of the broken down old shack – he had just come out the fridge.
Seth slammed the fridge door closed and leant back on it, panting. Bad move. Vader must have been closer than expected and the fridge door exploded, knocking the four to the ground and setting fire to the cupboards. Through the smoke, Mike could see Jack and Sara were getting to their feet, but Seth had been thrown against the wall and was out cold.
"Jack! 'Lil help!" Called Mike as he attempted to get to reach the unconscious Seth. Sara tried to buy him some time by throwing pieces of furniture into the tunnel.
Hold on. How can she throw a dresser?
There was little time to ponder this though, as Mike lifted Seth up onto Jack's shoulder. He was surprisingly heavy.
What does this guy eat?!
Jack kicked down the door and Mike and Sara ran for the taxi with the cabby loping behind carrying Seth. Mike held the door while Jack laid Seth down on the back seat before jumping in himself.
Jack revved the engine and the cab raced away from the shack, now engulfed in flames.
The sound of heavy, smoke-hampered breathing gradually subsided and Mike noticed a nasty gash on Seth's left arm, oozing blood.
"Hey how's he doing?" Jack asked Mike.
Sara answered for him. "His system has the ability…" At that moment Seth's eyes snapped open and he sat up sharply, almost head butting Mike in the face. "I will be fine." He said assertively, pushing Mike away and covering his cut with his sleeve.
What the hell is going on with these two?
"It is important we gain much distance from this location." Continued Seth.
"Well, I'm happy you're feeling better, because you're gonna need your strength when you explain to me just what happened back there!" Finished Jack angrily. He pulled over into a lay-by.
"Alright here's the deal. The cab doesn't move until your mouths do."