The third point of view:
"Cover me!" Niklaus shouted as he ran across the hallway. One of their attackers sensing he was left unprotected, tried to fire at him but Judy was faster, a bullet was lodged into his eye, he fell.
It was just like old times when Niklaus had been his master and he - Judy - was his protector. There had been lots of fighting and though his responsibility was to protect Niklaus, they both had learned to protect each other. Their movements were always synchronized and had each other's back.
Niklaus made it to the end and hid behind the huge pillar for protection -yes, he might be skilled but his skin wasn't kevlar. Albert had managed to conquer almost all the guards. The east wing was the only and last wing of the palace they hadn't conquered - yet - and they had to defend it or drag time till everyone escaped somehow.
