Jack had just let his mind wander oblivious of what was going on around him, now wasnâ€™t the time to break down he could save that for later. He was a marine damnâ€™t this is what he was trained for, keeping his shit together when the rest of the world around him had gone to hell. Thinking about everything he had been through in the war what could a house do to him he wondered, hoping he would never get an answer. Even though Red had stopped the clock Jack could still hear it ticking away<span style="font-style: italic">Tick Tock</span>why could he still hear it.<br/><br/>He was abruptly brought out of his thoughts when a phone collided with the other window. He reflexively reached towards a holster that was no longer there as he turned to locate the source of the noise. He let his hand relax and fall back down to his side when he realized someone had thrown their phone against the window. What really set him on edge is the phone was destroyed and the glass wasnâ€™t even chipped. This wasnâ€™t bullet proof glass he could tell just by touching it, so why did the phone crumple as if it were paper.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Tick Tock</span><br/><br/>"The door has been opened. I'm going to play ball, because I can take a hint and I don't think I'm any better off just sitting here. If you do, feel free to stay." Jittery said this without letting his voice crack, but his hands gave it away as he dropped his cigarette. He was as shaky as a first day cadet. He watched as Jittery stood staring down the hallway while red and stone bickered about going down the hallway. Red finally started following Jittery as he went towards the door. Jack looked towards the new man who had just woken up he seemed like a solider.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Tick Tock</span><br/><br/>â€œNo, none of us know what has happened or how we got here. Are you a soldier by chance? My name is Jack I was part of the marineâ€™s special ops.â€ Jack said his voice crisp and clear with a slight edge of authority. He said this while walking over to the hallway. Jack stopped before the hallway and turned around to face everyone else.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Tick Tock</span><br/><br/>â€œNone of us no why were here, or how for that matter. But that doesnâ€™t matter right now we are all comrades stuck behind enemy lines our only hope for survival is working together and staying as calm as we can. Being afraid is fine, but donâ€™t let it overwhelm you common sense and a clear mind are your best friends right now.â€ Jack had said that same speech a hundred times over the years keeping new recruits alive was a full time job they only thought about the physical stress. No one was ready for the mental traumas.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Tick Tock</span><br/><br/>â€œOur best move right now is to stick together and find some food. Now if you will all wait here and try not to wander off I will go see what Red and Jittery found and tell see about bringing them back hereâ€ It was the best thing to do now more people got killed by running off on their own then anything else. The first thing Jack was taught was to always have someone watching your back. Jack turned away from the group and headed down the hall towards the other two. Jittery was still standing in front of the door just staring into it.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Tick Tock</span><br/><br/>As Jack stepped into the hall he felt an icy grip tighten around his heart almost making him gasp. The hairs on his arms stood up and Jack looked around as he slowly made his way towards Jittery. He kept all his senses alert this chilling grip on his heart and his hairs standing on end told him one thing something down this hall was dangerous. The only conciliation was Jack could hear the clock fading away as he moved farther away from it. Jack squinted trying to make out something in the distance but as he moved further down the hallway he noticed something odd. The shadows weren't moving, usually shadows fade the closer you get to them but these shadows stood where they were as if they were corporal, guarding the hall against any foolish enough to trespass. It seemed like forever before Jack finally mad it to the door Jittery and Red had gone to Red was already inside but Jittery was just standing there staring into the room.<br/><br/>â€œHey whatâ€™s the problem, you ok?â€ Jack asked hoping Jittery hadnâ€™t had a break down. Jack leaned past him and peered into an old study and saw Red looking at Jittery her finger on an old land phone.<br/><br/>â€œRed are you guys ok? We need to stick together and get some food, you may not be feeling it now but we will all be hungry soon.â€ Jack looked back at Jittery hoping he would speak up.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">TICK TICK TICK</span>Jack looked back at the clock on the desk it wasn't moving. Jack tried to shake it off but it wouldn't stop. Would he ever get away from the infernal ticking of the clocks.<br/><br/>"hello earth to Jittery" Jack said this as he snapped his fingers in front of Jittery's face. Jack hoped they could leave this room soon.