Zain took a few steps away from the man. She looked on with curiosity and suspense, wondering if the man was actually dead, or if he was just playing dead so that she would come close enough for him to ambush her. There was silence among the other men below the platform. They all looked astonished, and at the same time, as if they were expecting something to happen.
Zain slowly and carefully walked back to where the man was. She stretched out her hands and drew out her blade from the guts of the man, where she had put it.
Just as the blade was completely out of his chest, both of his eyes suddenly came wide open. Zain's heart leapt when she saw those dreadful eyes. He was attempting to stand to his feet, at this point. His eyes were reddened with blood and flames, and his palms were starting to glow with fire.
SLASH!!!