Jack groaned as the weight was lifted from his ankle. He hurriedly pulled his foot from beneath the beam so Alex wouldn't have to hold on to it any longer. He looked down and winced. His ankle was definitely broken, possibly shattered. There was surely no way he was walking for a while, although that wouldn't exactly stop him from trying it. Jack took Alex by the arm, forcing himself up on to his good foot. He hopped towards the doorway, half dragging Alex behind him all the while cursing under his breath about how she was being stupid and risking her life when she had been perfectly safe. Jack let go of her once they reached the doorway with Isaac and allowed himself to finally take a seat. Not too long afterwards, the earthquake stopped. It was strangely silent and that made fear well in Jack's stomach. It was never good to have complete silence. There were no birds chirping, insects buzzing, not even the ruffles of leaves while the wind blew. Nothing.
That's when Jaylin screamed.
The pain had became too much. Her entire body was being torn and eaten by the virus. She was sweating, unable to truly take a breath without a heavy feeling of nausea. Her veins were traced out by the inky black substance her blood had turned into after being eaten. One eye was her natural hazel color, the other was faded and glassy. Her pupils were dilated, taking up most of her iris as her eyes darted back and forth. The earthquake did nothing to ease her fear and pain. In fact, all of the shaking only amplified it.
