"RUN!"

The voice didn't have to tell me twice to book it. As soon as the explosion went off, everyone around me took off. Between the building shaking from the massive impact and the hissing sound of the flames, I couldn't think of anything but forward. My legs automatically went into a sprint as the hot air behind me sped forward. The screams were deafening as you could hear those who weren't fast enough to escape the fire.

I wasn't even paying attention when I slammed into a pillar which knocked me on my bottom. Because of the stampede of people, all I could do was quickly cover myself as I was kicked and stomped on. Before I knew it, I felt myself being lifted up onto someone's back and we were running once more.

The scent of his skin was of mechanics, sweat, and a slight hint of strawberries. It was definitely a familiar smell and I was no longer scared as we blazed through the crowd. I wasn't sure where we were going, all I know was it was forward.

It seemed like forever when I finally opened my eyes among the chaos. A smaller man with a bright smile was jogging gracefully next to us acting like he was having the time of his life as we barreled to safety. The corridor smelled of burnt flesh, tar, and gasoline. I knew it was a memory that would be embedded into my nostrils and wondered who didn't make it out in time.

The blaring alarm finally sounded as it seems the fire hit the system. Why had it not gone off earlier? Seems the engineers weren't doing their job properly which certainly going to be an issue at the next town meeting. Would there be a meeting? Would there be enough of us? My head was killing me from all trying to take everything in. Only thing I remember last was his bright smile and the heat burning my back before everything went dark.