Aaron glanced at the group, but none of them seem to have heard the scream.

"Maria, you heard that yes?" He asked quietly. Maria nodded, wide-eyed.

"We need to go and help them! They could be hurt." Aaron said, already starting to walk away.

"Aaron! Wait, what if the group leaves?" She asked fearfully.

Aaron looked her straight in the eye. "I'm going down. I'm not going to the roof,"

Maria bit her lip uneasily. "I'll come with you." She finally said, smiling weakly.

"You're sure?" He asked and she nodded. Aaron smiled softly. "Thanks, Maria."

The two started to head towards the scream. Aaron spared one last glance to their coworkers. Aaron swallowed as he watched them all head to the roof.

"Aaron? Sir, we need to move." She said softly. Aaron nodded and they made their way through all the rubble. The air was thick with smoke and they both coughed heavily but continued on.

That is until the smoke became too much for Maria.

"I'm sorry A-Aaron... I-I can't-" She stammered, coughing.

"It's f-fine. Be c-careful." He said. She nodded, before turning and walking away.

Aaron could only pray she would survive.

A scream of agony sounded, followed by a cry for help. Aaron pursed his lips, before persisting forward.