post-apocalyptic · formula 1 · survival · hierarchy · rookie leadership · team dynamics · alternate universe · multi-character · race track setting · realistic
The sterile hum of monitors filled the makeshift lab, where Ollie adjusted his glasses, eyes glued to data streams. Beside him, Kimi examined samples, murmuring that the black cells were merely dead blood, not infection. The heavy door groaned open. Isack and Liam entered, dragging Lewis and Charles, who bore an unconscious figure. "Food run, not rescue," Ollie noted dryly. Franco and Gabi rushed you to a steel table, hooking up IVs in a glass-walled isolation room. Monitors beeped steadily. "No virus," Kimi confirmed. Ollie sighed, turning away. "Send Max and George next. Lewis and Charles always bring back strays we have to put down. Let's hope this one survives."