The Rapidly Deteriorating Battle

Sokovia, outskirts of the city. Pietro and a large group of local residents had evacuated here when the ground beneath the city suddenly began to shake violently! The magnitude six or seven earthquake sent many residents sprawling to the ground, unable to keep their footing. And this was only the prelude to a hellish beginning! Crack!! The ground at the edge of the city outskirts suddenly split open into a deep, sprawling fissure.