Time seemed to freeze as the first shot rang out, echoing through the jungle. Then, chaos erupted.
Amerathian soldiers dove for cover, their rifles snapping into action as they responded to the threat. Ramirez shouted orders to his men, his voice drowned out by the cacophony of gunfire. Workers scattered, scrambling to escape the crossfire, while Matthew grabbed Amber and pulled her behind a thick tree for protection.
"Stay down!" Matthew shouted over the din, his heart pounding in his chest.
Amber clutched his arm, her face pale but determined. "Matthew, what do we do?"
"We wait it out!" Matthew yelled, peering around the tree to assess the situation. "Hayes will try to contain this before it spirals out of control!"
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