Curiosity & the 'Cat'. (Ashley's cat)
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I opened my eyes at the sound of feet running in my direction. The large man charging into the alley came to an abrupt halt, as he realised he had nowhere to go.
The sound of voices pursuing him followed close behind.
"It's a dead end Doc."
"Thank you Henry, stay alert people. I want him alive if possible." Magnus said.
They didn't notice me, most people don't. You'd be surprised by the amount of people who never look up when they enter the unknown.
The tall brunet called Magnus issued instructions to Kate, Will and Henry. They fanned out moving in cautiously, guns drawn. Magnus approached the man calmly "Please, we're only trying to help you."
The thing lunged at her, man no- longer, more reptilian. She raised her gun only to have it flung from her hands as he struck.
Spinning to watch the others, arms wide, claws bared, the creature emitted an ear piercing sound. All four fell to the ground, paralysed. He moved towards Magnus.
I leapt from my perch on the fire escape. Reacting, not thinking my landing was off. The creature's fangs sunk deep into my arm as I scrambled around him, trying to hold on. For a moment my own scream added to the noise. He let go and leant forward, flinging me over his shoulder so I was now almost face to face. I reached out, pressing my hand to his cheek.
Silence…
"Hurry" I cried out to them "I can't hold much longer." I heard the shots ring out. It was too late; the creature had its revenge, its claw slicing into my side.
The blackness closed in on me…