It's a Date

[Nox]

Fuck! There wasn't enough time to take aim and get a good line at the eye. The Oni ambled towards them at a much slower speed than he'd have anticipated. Oni were large, but they were fast. This one as it drew closer was dragging a leg behind it. It was near half dead - decay and rotting skin and muscle slouching form its frame. But the thick armor skin was still intact.

Nox set his knee in the ground ignoring the soft squish it made as he steadied his shot. The power wrapped around him and Nox used the increased sight to pin point with his crossbow the exact point of impact that the Oni would be in when it ambled closer. There wasn't enough time.

The scratching grew louder all around them. This was not how they'd hunted before. Something was wrong. The shadows started to move deep in the tunnels. Nox couldn't make out any distinct forms, but he knew they were there, watching and waiting. He could feel them on all three sides. They were surrounded. Fuck!

Nox let loose the bolt and it took up residence in the Oni's left eye. The creature howled and in that moment the shadows quivered with movement. The shadows advanced on them... Nox knew the black sickly creatures, rats with large teeth, humans fallen to a bite, dogs succumbed to the disease. Fuck! Nox couldn't see any way out.

Not without showing his hand. But he was still hesitant. Nox dropped the crossbow in favor of his handgun, it at least fired more rapidly. He aimed at the nearest creatures and started firing. They still could get out. Nox started formulating his plan, but it would be a big risk - but right now he needed time. "Cover me."