The heavy steel door of the vault slammed shut behind them. It let out a sad sound, like an animal that was hurt. June leaned back against the cold metal door. She was taking fast breaths. Outside the world was in a lot of pain. The Investors ships were hitting the ground in Nigeria making a series of thuds that made Junes bones shake. She felt the vibrations all the way to her soul.Her mother, Patience whispered to her "June you are bleeding." Junes mother reached out to touch her shoulder. June looked down. Saw that her medical clothes were all torn up. They were soaked with salt water, grey ash and her own blood, which was glowing gold.. June did not feel any pain. Her mind was already away thinking about the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital."We have to go " June said. Her voice sounded empty in the dark room.The soldier wiped the soot from his forehead leaving a dark smear on his skin. He looked at June like she was crazy. "The world outside is like a fire, Doctor. The cente
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