A light at the end of the tunnel? Anise looked up, hopeful, but what she saw was anything but reassuring. With its rapid movement and that loud noise... What could it be? A runaway mine cart?

"G-get off the tracks!" Anise cried, backing up against the tunnel wall. "They might try to run us over!" Whatever it was, it was moving fast. They wouldn't get off easily if it slammed into them.