"What was that just now?"
"ROARRRR!!!"
The monstrous roar echoed again, louder this time. Panic exploded through the auditorium like a wave.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
More explosions shook the ground from outside.
Screams filled the air. Students jumped up, knocking over chairs, pushing each other in fear.
Alia Ruth stayed calm. She stepped away from the speaker's stand and raised her hands.
"Everyone, don't panic!" she said loudly and clearly. "Stay where you are!"
"Rumble rumble rumble!"
The ground started shaking harder. Dust fell from the high edges above.
"What's this rumbling?" someone shouted.
"Why is the ground trembling like this?!"
"No! Is there a monster outside?!"
"How can this be happening? Where are the instructors?!"
Panic spread like wildfire. Students ran toward the exits, shoving and tripping over each other.
"Boom!"
Another huge explosion, this one right at the main exit.
