Calming the Storm ( 7 Seeds )

1 - Wake-up Call

A quiet hum was heard throughout the area, lights slowly flickering on. Metal walls, worn by time, groaned as the emergency power started up. Low hissing echoed in the room as a large container opened revealing a young girl. Her long white braids bunched around her head contrasted against her pale skin. Small puffs became visible in the air as her breathing slowly sped up, her body adjusting to the rooms temperature. Moments passed before she started moving, hands twitching and reaching out, eyes slowly fluttering open to reveal crimson orbs. 

She immediately began coughing, gasping for air, as she spat out a black tar-like substance. Sitting up, she leaned against the side of the container, spitting out another mouthful on the floor. "Nu..trient paste...," she rasped out, recognising the bland salty taste in her mouth. As her breathing settled she took in her surroundings. The room she was in was very empty except for a tall locker in the corner.

Her pale skin shined from unknown liquid in the dim lighting. Looking down she noticed she was completely nude, her flesh bared to the world.  "Where am I," she asked softly, her eyes squinting as she was rapidly  hit with a migraine. Groaning, she let it dull down before standing up. Taking her first step was slightly off balanced, she felt a bit sluggish from not moving in forever. The cold air caused a shiver travel up her body, tiny clouds of air visible as she breathed.

Once she felt better she wandered over to the locker. Grabbing the handle she gave a tug but it didn't open. Looking it over, she noticed a little screen lit up with a bunch of little dots. She placed her pointer finger on it and was surprised to hear a beep. The screen flashed green as the locker popped open. Inside she could see 3 outfits on hangers, steel toed hiking boots, a camo multi-compartment pack, a stack of books, a journal and a small safe.

She grabbed one of the shirts, a light green tank top with a leaf pattern, and held it in her hands. The material felt rough against her skin. Looking at it brought a smile to her face though she wasn't sure why. She took a moment to clothe herself with the shirt and a pair of Jean shorts. Next was some socks and the hiking boots. The cold of the room still seemed to seep into her skin, giving her the chills.

Grabbing the pack she looked through it, noting the few important items she found hidden inside. One item was a small case of usb drives which she quickly put in her pants pocket. She loaded everything in the locker into her pack, hiding the safe at the bottom. Her mind was going a mile a minute as her memories came back. She remembered why she was here, the second chance at life. She was part of Project 7 Seeds, but unlike everyone else, she knew what she was getting into. She would have to be careful, her guide would speak with the group about what happened. Thinking back, she knew she had time before the others awoke. She had to move fast.

Grabbing her pack, she placed it just inside her cryo bed out of sight. She would have to return and be in her room before the guide wakes up. Taking a moment to calm herself she thought back to the bunker layout. She shouldn't be too far from the control room. Pulling up her hood she tucked her white braids inside, she also pulled a pair of rubber gloves from her hoodie pocket and put them on. Less chance to disturb any dust.

Making her way out of her room she turned right, heading down the hall away from the cryo rooms. She passed 3 hallways before making a left and walking passed another 2 hallways before stopping at a door labeled Control. She slowly turned the handle before stepping inside. Inside was 3 desks along the back wall, each had a computer on it. Each had various nicknacks and momentos on them, covered in a layer of dust.

Observing the desks she stepped to the one on the far left, recognising a name tag on it. Giving a small prayer she pressed the power button on the screen and waited.

Within moments the screen came to life as it slowly booted up.  Cautiously she began searching the computer, finding maps, notes and logs. One by one she placed the usb sticks in the computer and copied everything she needed. One icon stood out so she clicked it and it had a list of emergency supply stashed throughout the continent. It would be a godsend for everyone.