The darkness was absolute for just a moment. Long enough for Eva to lose her bearings. A keening began, just a whisper at first, growing to a high-pitched wail. Impressions of form began to intrude upon the blackness, and with each that passed her, a sense of pulling. At first, it was only from the disturbances, but gradually there was a sucking from in front of her.
“Madden, the portal. It"s collapsing. We did it!”
There was no answer from beside her where Madden had stood. The motion increased, the wail becoming a roar. Eva had no choice; if Madden was within hearing distance she could only hope he had made it safely away. But his wound was severe.
“Madden!” Eva screamed until her throat went hoarse. There was no reply, and she was now getting bumped. More light appeared as the eclips
