The light was so intense that Ethan and Arianna had to shield their eyes. When it finally faded, they saw that the room was transformed. The equipment and computers were now surrounded by a strange, pulsating energy field.
Dr. Elwes smiled, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Welcome to the next phase of our research," he said.
Ethan's heart was racing. He knew they had to get out of there, but his legs felt like lead.
"What are you going to do?" Arianna asked, her voice shaking.
Dr. Elwes chuckled. "Oh, just a little experiment to unlock your full potential," he said. "You see, I believe that your abilities are just the tip of the iceberg. I want to see what you're truly capable of."
Ethan felt a surge of fear. He didn't know what Dr. Elwes was capable of, but he didn't like the sound of this at all.
"No," Ethan said firmly. "We're not going to do this."
Dr. Elwes shrugged. "I'm afraid it's too late for that," he said. "The experiment has already begun."
Suddenly, the energy field began to pulse faster, and Ethan felt a strange sensation building inside him. He tried to resist, but it was too late.
The room began to spin, and Ethan felt himself being lifted off the ground. Arianna screamed as she was also lifted up.
Ethan's vision began to blur, and he felt himself being pulled towards the energy field. He tried to struggle, but it was no use.
As he was sucked into the field, Ethan saw Arianna's terrified face one last time before everything went black.
When he came to, he found himself in a strange room with no windows or doors. The air was thick with an otherworldly energy, and he could feel it coursing through his veins.
Arianna was lying next to him, her eyes open but unseeing. Ethan's heart sank as he realized that they were trapped.
Suddenly, Dr. Elwes appeared in front of them, a sinister grin spreading across his face.
"Ah, welcome to your new home," he said. "You'll be staying here for a while."
Ethan's anger boiled over as he realized that they were prisoners in some kind of government lab.
"What do you want from us?" he snarled.
Dr. Elwes chuckled. "Oh, just a little bit of experimentation," he said. "And then... well, who knows what will happen?"
Ethan's mind raced as he thought about their situation. They had to escape before it was too late...