Dr. Milton watched with bated breath as The Hunger's tendrils recoiled in horror at the unexpected response triggered by his actions with the keycard—a sudden burst of electricity that coursed through its monstrous form, causing it to convulse and writhe in agony as it struggled to maintain its grip on reality.

"Now!" Dr. Milton shouted as he seized the opportunity presented by The Hunger's momentary weakness, running towards SCP-173 with renewed purpose and determination. "We have to get out of here while we still can!"

SCP-173 nodded its head in understanding as it turned its attention from The Hunger to assist Dr. Milton in their escape from the Backrooms—a feat that seemed impossible just moments before, but now appeared within reach thanks to Dr. Milton's ingenious plan. Together, they sprinted through the labyrinthine corridors of this nightmarish realm, their hearts pounding with fear and adrenaline as they raced against time to find a way back to their own world before The Hunger could recover from its crippling blow.

As they ran, Dr. Milton couldn't help but think of his colleagues at the SCP Foundation—the men and women who had become like family over the years as they worked together to unravel the mysteries of this strange and dangerous world. He knew that he owed it to them to succeed in his mission, no matter what sacrifices he had made along the way or what horrors awaited him back in reality.

"We're almost there," Dr. Milton said as they rounded a corner and came face-to-face with an exit sign glowing brightly against the darkness of the Backrooms—a beacon of hope that promised deliverance from this nightmare world. "Just a little further, SCP-173."

SCP-173 nodded its head once more as it followed Dr. Milton through the door marked with an ominous red "X," their hearts soaring with relief and gratitude at the sight of their impending freedom from this hellish realm. As they stepped into the light, Dr. Milton couldn't help but feel a sense of overwhelming joy and sorrow—joy at his escape from the Backrooms, but sorrow for those who had been left behind to suffer The Hunger's insatiable appetite forevermore.

"We did it," Dr. Milton whispered as he turned to face SCP-173, his eyes brimming with tears of relief and gratitude for their unlikely alliance in the face of impossible odds. "But we can't forget about those who are still trapped within the Backrooms."

SCP-173 remained silent as it stared into Dr. Milton's eyes—its blank gaze seeming to understand the weight of their responsibility to warn others about The Hunger and its threat to reality itself. Together, they vowed to return to the SCP Foundation and share their harrowing tale with anyone who would listen—a warning against the dangers that lurked within the Backrooms and a plea for help in rescuing those still trapped within its endless corridors.

As Dr. Milton and SCP-173 made their way back to reality, they knew that their fight against The Hunger was far from over—but with each other by their side, they were confident that they could overcome any obstacle in their path and ensure the safety of those left behind in a world where hope was scarce and survival seemed like nothing more than a fleeting dream