The sterile silence of the Shadow Legion’s subterranean med-bay was abruptly shattered by the sound of tearing metal.
Ares had just finished strapping his tactical harness, preparing to carry out the grim plan they had finalized less than an hour ago. He was walking toward the medical wing to retrieve his unconscious friend when the heavy steel doors of the ward burst open. Dr. Vance was thrown violently into the corridor, skidding across the concrete floor.
"Vance!" Ares shouted, sprinting forward and hauling the doctor to his feet. "What happened?"
"His vitals!" Dr. Vance gasped, clutching a bruised rib. "I was prepping him for transport, detaching the IV lines, and his brain activity just... spiked. The restraints didn't hold him. Ares, he's awake!"
Before Ares could process the inf
