For a split second their pathway was clear.
Now!
Noor yelled.
Sameer followed.
Both of they runned inside, taking advantage of the fire stopping.
Pissssshhhh.
What the..
Sameer and Noor stopped.
The fire they just put off earlier got ignited again.
Its source is from the ground. The ground is shattered and the gas is leaking from there, Noor muttered while looking around.
Foooish—
The fire moving around, that's dangerous, Sameer yelled.
You watch my back, I watch yours, he added.
Roger that, Noor replied.
PSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHH—!!
Foosh—
They spinned while being on each other's back, putting the fire off around them for a moment.
Run!
Sameer yelled.
Huff.
Huff.
Pssh—
Pssssh—
They ran while spraying the fire extinguishers.
Arrgh. Ahhh.
They heard a person groaning in agony.
There.
Noor pointed.
Hey Noor, how long is the hallway you think?
Sameer asked.
Around a hundred meter, Noor replied, putting the fire off.
It feels like more than a kilometer. Also the heat is like making my face melt like a candle. The burning smell is irritating my nose. Ah, Sameer said.
Same, Noor covered his nose.
Helpp.
A person yelled from the right side of the hallway.
Thanks God he's alive, Sameer said.
Boom—
Shatter—
A painting protected by glass exploded beside them.
Ahhh! Get down!
They bent down, dodging the glass shards.
Oh shit what happened?
Sameer looked at the broken glass.
Glass explodes in heavy heat, Noor explained.
Well I skipped science classes, Sameer said stretching his neck.
There he is.
ARRRGH.
My god.
The man groaned in pain.
He was bleeding from his injured left leg, unable to stand up.
Come on, pick him up, Noor said.
They took the man into a side.
.
.
.
I just took my daughter here. She went to the women's washroom. I was waiting outside then a sudden explosion everything got caught on fire. Please save my daut—
The man collapsed mid-sentence.
Wait, the front of the washroom is covered in fire.
Noor stepped forward.
Wait Noor—
Boom—
Shatter—
The ground exploded between them.
WHOOMMMM—
Fire sprouted heavily from there.
Oh shit no!
Noor!
Sameer yelled.
I am okay, Noor said.
What do we do?
Sameer panicked.
Wait, listen to me carefully. Get him to the main hall. I will look for the kid.
Cough.
Huff.
No no. No way. I am not leaving you there.
Just listen to me, we don't have any time. Don't worry about me. I still have two extinguishers. Just go.
But—
Arrgh dammit. Okay. Stay safe. I will be back.
Sameer picked up the guy on his shoulder.
(Huh, he's strong.)
Noor smiled.
Sameer left.
Now Noor steps towards the washroom.
Fwishhhh.
He puts off the fire in front of the door.
He grabs the door handle.
Ouch.
Ah.
Shit, I forgot the metal door handle became hot after burning for long.
Then one way left.
Wham—
Noor kicked open the door.
Boom—
Crack—
Suddenly the ground behind him exploded again.
Oh shit.
Noor was about to fall but—
Grab—
Woosh—
Thud—
Ack—
Someone grabbed and pulled him inside the washroom.
Noor opened his eyes.
Huh… Jenne?
Noor frowned, confused.
She was on top of him, grabbing his shoulder.
What are you doing here?
She asked, looking at him coldly.
I should ask you the same, Noor said flatly.
This is the women's washroom, Jenne said.
On fire, Noor chuckled.
Making jokes in this situation?
Jenne stood up.
Sigh.
Sometimes I think my life itself is a joke.
Noor sat on the floor.
So what are you doing here?
Weren't you and Ria in the main hall?
We escaped taking advantage of the situation while the second explosion happened. Ria is outside. She reported to the fire service. They are on their way here.
Oh I see.
So why did you come back?
Noor asked, tilting his head.
Jenne kept silent.
Ahh let me guess. To save me?
Noor smirked.
To save the little girl, Jenne replied flatly.
Saving you is more like extra work.
Ohh…
Noor's expression dropped.
Oh wait a minute, the little girl isn't there. Where is she?
Noor panicked.
Wait, I can hear her.
Jenne walked and opened the door.
WHOOM—
Fire burned, blocking her pathway.
How can we cross thi—
THOOOMMM—
Jenne shoved her hand sideways, unleashing a red shockwave, putting off the fire and clearing the pathway completely.
Woah… that's so cool.
Noor's jaw dropped, amazed.
We don't have much time.
Jenne picked Noor up.
Eh.
Woosh.
Leap.
Leap.
She passed through the destroyed ground with holes easily, holding Noor.
(Wait, did she just pick me up?)
Noor's face became tomato red while puffing his cheeks in cringe and despair.
She's nearby. I can sense her.
Jenne still holding Noor.
Miss Jenne, let me down.
Let me down.
Drops.
Ack.
Ouch my back.
Noor yelled.
She's nearby.
Jenne's eyes glowed.
(So she can sense anybody.)
Follow me.
Jenne ran. Noor followed her.
Thoom—
Woosh—
Jenne stopped the fire while sprinting using her shockwave.
Huff.
Huff.
Noor struggled to follow her.
She's so fast and strong. Also the hallway feels really long.
There she is.
Jenne stopped.
The little girl was sitting scared, surrounded by fire.
Her father said she's in the washroom. How did she get here?
Noor muttered, confused.
This isn't the right time to think about that, Jenne said.
Noor spotted a CCTV camera above them. Its green light blinking, meaning it was still active.
Wait, Miss Jenne—
Woosh—
Grab—
Leap—
Smash—
Jenne rushed forward, grabbing the girl.
While Noor jumped and smashed the CCTV camera with the fire extinguisher.
Jenne looked at him.
So we're done. Let's get her to the parents.
But Jenne—
What.
Wait a second.
Noor looked at the little girl in her arms. She collapsed, unable to bear the stress.
Okay, she's out. Then—
Please don't use your power, Noor said sharply.
Why.
I know it sounds weird but someone is watching over you. I fear the incident is pre-planned.
Oh, I see, Jenne said coldly.
Don't say it like that. At least listen to me, please.
Noor begged.
Okay then. So if I can't use my power here, it's your turn to protect us. My aura will protect the girl and me from direct fire.
Don't worry about that. Leave it to me.
Noor tapped his chest.
Okay then.
Follow me.
Fwishhhh—
Pssssshhhh—
Woosh—
Noor ran forward, putting off the fire using the extinguisher. Jenne followed him.
Woosh—
Leap—
They entered the main hall.
Huff.
Huff.
Noor bent forward, gasping.
My child!
The little girl's mother rushed forward crying.
Jenne handed her the unconscious girl.
Ashraf and Sameer were taking care of the injured man.
You did it.
Sameer said, amazed.
Yes.
Noor smiled.
The fire service is on their way, he added.
Just when everyone thought they were safe—
BOOOOOOM—
Shatter—
Crack—
Another explosion happened.
This time the ground shook even more violently. The ground cracked further. The lights blinked heavily.
What the—