Burning Up

One second they were running down the steps and the next second, Keng had disappeared without a trace. Evan, Jiro, Liz, Olivia, and Ritsuka descended deeper, only to feel an immense heat break out. The metal began hiss as the heat energy immediately felt familiar to the group.

"Shit, what's happening?" Evan asked, coming to a full stop. The entire underground began to blare.

"Code 1! Code! All units are to leave! All units are to leave the premises! Head to the nearest telepad marked by following the white lights on the walls!" White lights flashed for a moment, cracking under the immense heat.  As fast as it began, it had started to end. 

"We need to get out now!" Jiro told the others. He turned and pushed his brother's group back the way they came.

"But we're almost there!" Ritsuka shouted. "Keng disappeared! That must mean Lee Seng is in danger!"