Chapter 7: No One Left

“Miyagi!” Nori’s voice cried over and over.

Brad launched into the room and saw that the place was lit with crackling flames. Nori’s cries came from the right. Brad flew in the direction of her voice down a small hallway. Nori was wedged behind a tower washer-dryer unit.

Pitiful meows could be heard behind the unit.

“He’s wedged behind it and he won't come out!” she cried.

“Move,'' he ordered her. Nori freed herself and they traded places. The unit was small and he could see two yellow eyes beaming at him from behind the dryer.

He pushed the unit and it reluctantly slid a few inches to the side. Miyagi yowled and flattened himself against the wall, hissing. Brad grunted and lunged at the feline.

Miyagi unleashed his claws and sank his teeth into Brad's hand. Brad cried out in pain and reeled back. A crash and whoosh of fire came from the other side of the apartment.

Brad yanked off his blazer and handed it to Nori. She took it and slung the jacket over her arm.