(This work would not have been possible without the help and guidance of my amazing beta, PhantomSith. Love you lots, girl.)
The only thing he heard as a warning was the shrill scraping of metal on metal. Before Erik could even ascertain where it was coming from, a terrible, deafening explosion ripped its way through the subway car.
Then…there was nothing.
- Blink. -
The stench of smoke. Lungs burning.
- Blink. -
Wheezing. Struggling for breath.
- Blink. -
Flames licking the floors. Oppressive. Torturous.
- Blink. -
His face…was burning. Flesh bubbling.
The stench of hydraulic fluid under his slowly disintegrating cheek.
- Blink. -
Screaming. So much screaming. Too many voices. His? Theirs?
Blood rushing through his ears. Heart pounding.
So tired…focus blurring…
The pain was too much. He could feel his body shutting down.
Darkness…
- Blink. -
Searing pain. His face. His leg. Everywhere.
One eye looked over at the destruction. Tunnel wall collapsed. Roof caved in. Concrete and metal crushing his legs.
About to crush him.
- Blink. -
Must. Move. Now.
He tried to pull himself free. No use.
Roof dipping lower. Lower…
A scream tore through him from somewhere. His? Theirs?
Darkness consumed him.