More soldiers flew past, shooting randomly at buildings and the running masses, creating confusion and chaos.

Watching as the whale continued it's lazy pace, clipping buildings only for the debris to literally rain down on the people below, Kagome let out a shocked cry when she was suddenly grabbed from behind. With no other choice than to follow the Captain, she ducked behind a car next to him, watching the pandemonium that was overtaking Manhattan.

"We got civilians trapped in that bus." Barton nodded towards said vehicle.

Her grip tightened around her bow as she heard the Captain's comment, something about fish and barrels. Peering down the same street he was observing, she couldn't help but agree, even if she didn't quite understand his metaphor.

The hair on the back of her neck rose and she ducked, just in time to keep her head attached. The aliens were dropping in and crowding them into a corner by opening fire on them. Kagome did the only thing she could; steel herself for battle.

Licking her lips, she took a look towards Barton and Romanoff. At the moment, they were pinned down, meaning they couldn't get to the bus nor help those inside. Gripping her bow, Kagome quickly counted the closest enemies and pulled back on the string. In fluid movement, she stood up and released an arrow, only to pull back and release another, then another, and another…

When they realized what she was doing, Barton headed towards the bus, while Kagome was taking down those that dared to get to close and Romanoff took out those that were behind her. The area was covered, Romanoff facing in one direction, while she faced the other. Any alien that came to close was either turned to ash, or shot.


AN: So... any requests for a Halloween chapter for my 'Holiday Special' one shots? Read, enjoy, and review!