It was bad.  They had trouble in all directions.  The seal that kept the alternates at bay had broken, and the Omnisis was shortening the distance between them.  Caleb felt the heaviness in his chest get heavier and he could hardly breathe.  His vision was blurred and he shook his head as they ran down the tunnels, the hissing and footsteps deafening in the once silent realm.  He could hear them talking, he could hear Ambrose telling them to be ready.  He could hear Alex objecting to everything and trying to figure out how they would make it, and he could hear Sam panicking while hoping they'd make it out of this alive.  She had so much to do, so much to live for

Caleb slid to a halt his hands ablaze with magical energy.  They had no choice, he had to perform it now or they'd be eaten alive or consumed by the Omnisis.  He moved swiftly even though his vision was blurred and pain coursed through his body.  As soon as he produced the portal, his body shook visibly and he collapsed, but Alex caught him just in time.  

"Everyone get through NOW!" Alex yelled as he pushed Ariana through and looked at Ambrose who held the knife.  Just as the portal was produced, the alternates came into view and were scurrying towards them, their faces deformed like vile creatures ready to consume them.  Sam looked at Jeremy and sighed as she produced a shield that created a barrier between them and the alternates.  The Omnisis was close at hand and Alex glared.  "COME ON SAM, JEREMY!" he yelled holding Caleb in his arms.  He beckoned for Ambrose to go through.

"Go I got this," Sam said to Jeremy as she continued to hold the barrier as the alternates clawed and screeched.  The Omnisis screech grew louder and Sam's eyes widened.  Alex looked at Sam and shook his head.  He wanted to object, to tell her to go through.  He shoved Caleb into Jeremy's arms and pushed both Jeremy and Ambrose through the portal.  Grabbing Sam he lunged with her in his arms just as the portal closed and the Omnisis came into view.  Alex was panting and Sam shivered.  They'd come so close to death it was unbelievable.

Alex quickly stood up grabbing Sam to help her up and Ariana.  "Get Caleb to the infirmary."