The remaining four agents finished crossing the crack and stood on the metallic bridge, muscles tense and ready for combat.
Their forms cast long shadows across the ancient structure as they assessed the worrying situation.
The two attack oriented companions, the vanguard of the group chosen for their advantage in territory and speed, had rushed ahead and managed to enter before the door sealed.
Now they were trapped inside with their protection target and the suspected spies.
"Did you see?" one of them asked the third agent who had crossed the crack. "The young lady, is she...?"
"Couldn't get a clear view," the agent shook her head in frustration, fists clenching at her sides. "Mako and Shizu charged in and blocked the line of sight."