Consciousness suddenly struck him. He was in some kind of tube. Foul smelling fluid was draining through a hole on the bottom of the tube. A screen appeared on the glass surface of the tube, words appeared. "Do not be alarmed. Birthing process in effect." He noticed a metal cord attached to his stomach. He tugged on it, it wouldn't budge. The last of the fluid drained. "Birthing process complete. Opening A.E.C." The glass door of the tube opened and his cord released.
Another screen appeared above a foot locker. “Please gather equipment,” it read. He opened the locker. A full suit of shiny metallic armor and a pistol were inside. He realized he was naked. “Please equip armor and weapon.” said the screen. He looked around. There were security cameras watching him. He did as he was told. “Proceed to western elevator.” Arrows lit up on the floor. They pointed to a spot on the ground. He noticed it was made of a different material. He followed the arrows’ path. He stepped onto the surface and it lit up. Two glowing footprints were placed in the center with a screen reading “Please stand here.” He placed his feet on the prints. Metal clamps grabbed his ankles and handlebars shot up on either side of him. “Please hold on.” He gripped the bars and the elevator began its ascent.
The speed of the elevator was frightening. He estimated it to be around 70 miles per hour. Roughly five minutes passed before it began to slow. Within a few more minutes it came to a stop. He was in an empty room. The walls and ceiling were blindingly white and the floor looked like it was made from the same material as his armor. “Please release safety bars.” read the sign. The bars and clamps retracted back into the surface of the elevator. “Please proceed.”
