"The system lockdown is disabled. The vault and the atmosphere processor should return to normal operation."
The framework above us began to ripple and invert. It seemed strange that something metal could move so fluidly.
"Ryder… you fixed the lockdown, didn't you? Everything is lighting up, power readings are off the chart. Really, really off the chart.
I frowned. Things seemed alright in this chamber. Calm, even. But something in Peebee's voice…
"But if its back online then we should be good…"
My train of thought fell away.
"…to…"
Towards the back of the chamber, something was growing. It was like a thick cloud that began to swell until it reached the tangle of plant life that had wound its way from the surface and into the vault.
"Uhh…" Liam sounded uneasy. "Should we…?"
The barely reached the plant before it shrivelled and disappeared into a plume of fine charcoal.
Not good.
"Go!" I yelled, already sprinting for the door. I reached for my comm.
"Peebee! Where are you?"
Peebee nearly sent me to the floor as she rounded the corner at full speed. She grabbed me firmly by both shoulders.
"Ryder! Something's going on, the systems-"
Liam and Cora overtook us and Peebee's eyes grew wide.
"What the…"
I ripped her hands from my shoulders and dragged her by the arm.
"Just run!"