7

A shot rings out over the frozen land

Many other follow, and the approaching man

Sees a body fall

Their mutual enemy takes off, true to form

Too late, the approaching man shoots, knowing his bullet has no chance of hitting

Little less chance of doing actual damage

He runs to the fallen warrior

The wounds bleed freely, badly

The man rips out a phone-

But the Injured shakes his head

The man stares dumbfounded

But the injured looks up

His eyes full of peace, he smiles; he is ready.