The shadow ascended the steps and the guys opened fire. I covered my ears and forced myself not to scream but intently looked on.
The bullets went hard and the bullets went fast. The shadow dodged then went animal. He jumped from wall to wall then vanished. The guys couldn't keep up. He was there then he wasn't. He was a flash and one by one they went down.
I needed to do something. He needed help. I sat up and crept forwards. Bad mistake. Shapeshifter blew fire from his mouth and incinerated everything. I barely disappeared into the night before fire raced past me and lit up the room.
Silver shielded herself as Xavier pushed Sky closer to the wall until their breath was intertwined. He braved the full blow and his clothes got singed a little.
The smoke cleared and Shapeshifter stood. Xavier and the rest turned while Shade came out of the dark.
"I'm so happy so see you again!" Xavier said, smiling big.
Shapeshifter returned it but it quickly faded and his countenance dropped. He pointed his finger and froze. The girls followed his finger and covered their mouths.
"What?" Xavier said, turning to Sky.
Sky didn't say anything. He turned and all she did was follow suit and cover her mouth. She pointed at Xaviers feet.
He looked down. A dark pool of blood greeted him and his reflection was grim. He was dripping blood but from where?