Things happened just as BaoBao had predicted.
Angie shifted her position to monitor the situation, prompting Elias to hold onto Angie's hand again. Angie glanced at Elias, and Elias shook his head resolutely. Elias was afraid of what Angie could be considering.
Angie looked at him sadly, then down at the Infected. /If only they would just pass us./
Angie only had half of the duration of the boost left. She had no idea how long the battle with the Infected would last. The weapons effective against the Infected were back at the vehicles. Angie would have to make up her mind soon.
Just then, the Infected pounded near the base of the tree, hard enough to cause a tremor. The leaves rustled. Angie and Elias grabbed onto the tree for their dear lives, out of reflex. Two punches later, part of the ground caved in, and the creature that resembled a mole popped out.