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Separation [8]

Aaron panicked. The audience observed with harsh yet mildly amused faces as if he were some sort of trained animal performing tricks.

“Now, my lead scientist will use the water to conduct electricity to shock the boy. The wires you see attached to the boy will draw the power from him while being shocked.” He said becoming impressed with himself.

The first waves of shocks came in as Aaron writhed in pain and desperately sought air. The Commander smiled a twisted grin. This filled Aaron with anger. His vision faded to black.

“Commander, we’re not drawing power from him. He’s drawing it from us.” the scientist whispered nervously.
“What are you talking about?” turning his head toward the monitors.

With that the lights went out followed by the sound of shattering glass and rushing water. Sparks were the only light source in the room. Soon the emergency lights came on to reveal an empty containment cylinder. Both Aaron and Crystal we’re gone.

“What!?” The Commander bellowed.

“Find Them!” He screamed.

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