The heat given off and the sudden light in the darkness attracted much attention from the sensors, setting off alarms for that vicinity. Clara rose from the snow, her own heat signal so small compared to the light show going on a half mile back from the direction she had come.

The ninja ran toward the road, once again her body stocking a shroud of black, darting through the darkness.

Personnel were dispatched to investigate the disturbance. Interior gates were already opening, guards preparing to leave, waiting for the gate behind them to close so the next one could open.