Red Alarms

Jade, still disoriented from the vivid nightmare, tried to activate her special vision, seeking clarity within the ominous black sea. Her eyes, glowing with small white embers, revealed thousands of black indicators swirling in the darkness. Just as before, in what was now a recurring nightmare, a black spike shot towards her. Reflexively dodging in her dream, she woke up with a start.

Covered in sweat, she quickly surveyed her surroundings as the red alarm blared overhead. Her clock displayed "5:00 AM," prompting a groan, "Ugh, so early. They probably won't call me, though."

As the alarm ceased, an intercom voice specifically summoned, "Jade, please report to the debrief room."