Helena perceives movement in the foliage on the far side of the pool and thinks they are being watched. Koenig fires a stun-gun blast into the water to frighten off who or what is in hiding. Hours later, the trail-markers lead them down a narrow ravine blanketed by a dense mist. The surrounding forest is eerily silent as they enter and are obscured by swirling vapour. Later, having found nothing around the clearing, the support party is also following the trail. By sunset, they have reached the ravine. The team leader reports to Carter that they are approaching an area of mist and hope to catch up with Koenig before dark. They, too, walk down the passage and into the mist...