"Come on, we need to get out right now!" Chen dragged Skyy back by the arm as they watched the small, leaf-like creature being slowly devoured by the black, liquid-like mush.
The strange substance crawled over Leaf's little body, swallowing it inch by inch. The creature struggled beneath it, its branches twitching desperately as the black mass continued to spread across the floor.
"What is that?! Why is it—"
"I don't know, okay?! I just don't know!" Chen snapped, his eyes fixed on the horrifying sight. He quickly reached into his clothes and pulled out a small bomb. "But it can't live."
"Wait!" Skyy grabbed his arm. "Kyle is still there. They are still there!"
He desperately looked toward the other end of the corridor.
Kyle and Kaden were still inside the base.
He couldn't just leave them behind.
But Chen didn't give him a chance to argue. He pulled Skyy into his arms and held him tightly before throwing the bomb toward the black substance.
"Run!"
