The basement was pitch black since there were no lights this time, due to the power outage, and the whooshing from the wind was rather loud circulating through the basement.So it was no surprise when Hazel didn't see or hear Haley walk up behind her.
Haley grabbed Hazel by her arm with her right hand and slapped her other hand over Hazel's mouth, for she knew Hazel would either scream or drop what she was carrying because of the sudden unexpected contact.Which wouldn't be good due to the recent circumstances.

As she grabbed Hazel, she immediately leaned forward and spoke in her ear loud enough for her to hear,"It's me Haley, don't worry.But we need to get upstairs Hazel.Right now!"She hissed letting go of Hazel.

About that time they heard it.
[i]Slap.Slap.Slap.[/i]
The sound of bare feet walking rapidly across the linoleum floor.
"Hazel come on!"Haley begged,"I was fixing the door and I guess it heard me and it came and started smashing it up, so I ran.I couldn't see it's face.But that must be it."Her voice sounding more and more fearful.