of ammo now unless Rees had more...
Rees!
Snod quickly looked up, eyes wide as black smoke began to fill the balcony. He started running up the
stairs, screaming, “Rees! Watch out!”
Rees scrambled clumsily to get out of the way, but he was too slow. Terrell had materialized behind
him, picking him up and sinking his teeth into Rees’ throat.
“No!” Snod screamed furiously, his heart seizing violently in his chest, running as fast as he could. He
had to get to him, he had to save him!
Rees was cussing, groaning in agony as Terrell tipped them over the edge of the balcony. He crashed
both of their bodies right into the broken chandelier, glass flying everywhere, glittering like exploding
stars in the candlelight.
Snod quickly turned around, trying to run back down the other way. He made it to the top of the stairs
and threw himself over the edge at Terrell.
Terrell was laughing again, easily tossing Snod aside and watching him slide along the floor.
Snod grunted, the air knocked right from his lungs. His ribs screamed in protest, and his head was
absolutely throbbing. The world was spinning as he rolled over onto his stomach. He looked up,
gasping, “Rees!”
Rees was lying on his back, his head flopping over to stare at Snod. He was still alive, but he was
pale and sweating, blood oozing from the gaping holes Terrell had left in his neck.
Ephraim tried to intervene, lunging at Terrell once more. Terrell laughed, effortlessly knocking him
across the room. Ephraim was ready for him this time, catching himself on his hands and knees. He
was back on his feet quickly, continuing to pursue Terrell and shouting roughly, “Get Rees!”
“Rees! Get the fuck up!” Snod grunted, trying to crawl over toward him. Every part of his body ached
as he dragged himself through bits of shattered glass to reach Rees’ side.
“Save Frankie... you asshole...” Rees coughed, a strained grin curling his lips. “Take care of him... for
me. Tell him I love his stupid ass...”
Snod’s eyes were burning, grabbing Rees’ hand and squeezing tight. “You’ll tell him yourself,” he
hissed. “Get your ass up!”
“Hey... I told you I was... a good shot,” Rees laughed weakly, not seeming to hear him. “Got that bitch
right in the dome...”
