There was not much time to prepare and make plans, since the abominations were going to reach LO49 in mere minutes. The shrill alarms blasted throughout the facility, and powerful spotlights ignited on its walls, flooding the snow-covered plain with light. Civilians rushed to shelters, while soldiers ran to man the defensive fortifications.
Sunny and his cohort followed, summoning their Memories as they calmly prepared for battle. As they walked through bitter cold, he spoke:
"After we deal with the Nightmare Creatures, everyone is to remain awake until we board the ship. You know the drill. We won't be sleeping for a week, at least. Maybe two. Get the stimulants from Quentin and keep each other in check."
The Devils grumbled. They had already completed a few long missions in areas where sleep was deadly. A week was unpleasant, but doable… two weeks, however, was going to be a hellish challenge.
'I just hope that Ariadne arrives on time.'
