He found enough air to scream as his ribs cracked.
One of them fired back, a wild shot that found only air.
He couldn't remember whether the team had found air in the base.
He dropped to the floor, hoping to find better air.
On the stone steps outside, she finally found fresh air.
He coughed, tried to find clear air, then held his breath.
He groped for her, but his hand found only empty air.
It took a few seconds, but she found just enough air.
Now, all he could think about was finding air to breathe.
He started singing when his feet only found air.