Meanwhile, Zulu's calm voice made announcements through the base. "Dear residents, it is important to remain calm right now. You have been trained for such events. Help your neighbors, search for any hidden mutated beasts, report any strange activity...."
For once, the bird was not being sarcastic, rude or playful. In fact, it was not the only mutated animal in the base on a somber mood. The animal patrol was also following the same instructions, under Dash's command and the guidance of the canine unit.
Sunshine went to the command center first upon her return, her boots clicking against the polished floor. It was quieter than usual, but the screens were buzzing with data. Reports were flooding in from every base, and as she scrolled through them, she felt a strange lump in her throat.
