Alien - Pandemonium

Chapter Nine

The Captain's heart skipped a beat as the deafening roar echoed through the corridor, reverberating off the metallic walls of the station. His eyes snapped towards the direction where Lacy and Daniels had ventured, his expression a mix of concern and dread. Judy, standing behind him, also heard the ominous sound, her own eyes widening with fear as she sought refuge in the protective presence of the Captain.

The roar sent shivers down their spines, a primal warning that something sinister lurked in the shadows of the station. With a sense of urgency, the Captain knew they had to act swiftly to ensure the safety of their crew mates and uncover the truth behind the unsettling events unfolding aboard the Pandemonium.

Judy's voice trembled as she spoke, barely above a whisper. "What was that?"

The Captain's brow furrowed with concern. "I... I have no idea."

While the rest of the crew appeared oblivious to the deafening roar that reverberated through the station, Captain Henry and Judy exchanged uneasy glances, a shared understanding of the impending danger lurking nearby. Another powerful roar echoed through the station, sending a shiver down the spine of every crew member present. It was a sound that resonated with primal fear, a warning of imminent danger that seemed to fill the air with tension and uncertainty. Captain Henry and Judy exchanged a worried glance, realising that whatever lurked in the shadows of the station was drawing closer, its presence becoming more palpable with each echoing roar.

"Captain, did you hear that?" Judy asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

He nodded grimly. "Yes, I did. That sounded... what the fuck!"

As they crossed the cafeteria, their gaze fixated on the doorway. Suddenly, a guttural noise jolted them, and they whirled around, their eyes drawn to the window overlooking the kitchen. There, they witnessed a horrifying sight: a pair of legs disappearing into an airshaft, accompanied by a spray of blood that painted the floor in crimson. Panic erupted in the cafeteria as screams pierced the air, sending people scrambling away from the kitchen. The metallic scent of blood hung heavy in the air, mingling with the stunned silence that followed.

"Shit!" A man exclaimed, his voice filled with urgency and concern.

"What in the world was that!?" Another crew member shouted, his voice echoing through the cafeteria.

The rest of the crew recoiled from the leaking ventilation shaft, Judy stumbling back as she heard movement above. Suddenly, a misshapen figure crashed through the ceiling behind her, blood spraying in all directions. She screamed and staggered away, her heart pounding in her chest.

"Run!" she yelled, her voice trembling with fear.

The crew members bolted from the cafeteria in a panic, their hearts racing with fear. Judy led the way, her mind racing as she tried to process the horrifying scene she had just witnessed. Behind her, Captain Henry urged them to move faster, his voice tense with urgency. They dashed down the corridor, the sound of their footsteps echoing off the walls as they fled from the unknown horror lurking within the station.

As they dashed out of the cafeteria, Captain Henry quickly activated the door lock behind them. With a swift motion, he slammed his palm onto the control panel, causing the heavy door to descend rapidly. Just before it sealed shut, a loud thud echoed from within the cafeteria, accompanied by guttural growling. Through the narrowing gap, Captain Henry caught a glimpse of the bloody body being dragged away by an unseen force. With a shudder, he turned away and hurried after the rest of the crew, the image burned into his mind.

"Keep moving!" The Captain's voice rang out, urgent and commanding. They pressed forward, their hearts pounding in their chests. Suddenly, Captain Henry stumbled, crashing into the wall with a cry of pain as agony shot through his body. Despite the pain, he pushed himself onward, his determination unwavering. As they ran, Captain Henry's gaze fell upon a wall-mounted mapping station. He skidded to a halt, his eyes scanning the display. "Head to Pandemonium Communications! Straight ahead!" he shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos of their flight.