Jaw Strike

A sudden jolt surged through my frame. My jaws snapped open, tearing free from the frozen stillness with a low, vibrating hiss. The blurred cyan and amber lights in the distance flickered across my sight. I curled my long, spiked tongue upward, tasting the crisp night air, and let out a harsh, guttural growl that shook my entire chest. My clawed hand scraped against the cold metal edge beside me, digging in. We are awake!