Rachel hauls on the rope and it comes right up, without Maria. The end of the rope is torn and frayed.<br/><br/>"Frak me," Lewis mutters, seeing the rope and total lack of Maria. "Come on, Dr. I think the marine is right." She takes Dr. Parker by the arm and begins to lead her back toward the ropes and harnesses.<br/><br/>The scientist gripped Lewis' arm. "We can't just leave them!"<br/><br/>A piercing wail cut through the frozen air. Not Maria or Deter. In fact, the cry sounded like nothing human at all. The sound reverberated through the icy hall, seeming to come from everwhere and nowhere.