AN: Well, I feel like a right dunderhead... This was supposed to be the end of Chapter 3, but it seems to have vanished into cyberspace. So, it is now a new (albeit very short) chapter.
Five Minutes Earlier
Cecilia sat in the back of the SUV, behind JJ and Emily. The sense of impending doom overrode Cecilia's entire being, and she knew that something was about to go very wrong. As the team exited the vehicle, Cecilia decided to stay with JJ and Emily. She followed as they cleared room after room, an heard a child crying behind the last door. Apparently, Emily had as well, since she signaled JJ and they swiftly entered the room. Their eyes were immediately drawn to the little girl, bound in the center of the room. Cecilia watched as Emily ran towards the little girl. Suddenly, Cecilia noticed movement out of the corner of her eye.
The killer! He's got a gun!
"Look out!"
"Look out!"
JJ heard a faint shout of warning, slightly confused, she turned and saw Keegan Thomas aim his gun squarely at Emily. The next milliseconds seemed to slow to a standstill. Several thoughts ran through JJ's head.
We didn't profile him as a shooter! We only wore the knife resistant vests. They're useless! Oh, god. THE BABY!
JJ moved.
The seconds after that seemed to meld together.
JJ ran towards Emily, and dove in front of her as Keegan Thomas fired.
For JJ, the five seconds after that first gunshot went like this:
Two more gunshots
Searing pain
Blood
Emily Screaming
Darkness
AN: *Hides from pitchforks and torches* Well, this is my last update of the week. Going on vacation with no electricity or internet... but I will have a pen and paper! PLEASE REVIEW!