C H A P T E R T H R E E - - - G W E N
Gwen could detect neurotoxins when she sensed them. Though most nations had agreed to avoid using chemical weapons in warfare, Gwen had soon realized in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and the other pits of hell she'd been over her previous several deployments that what wasn't authorized to be used wasn't necessarily the same as what wasn't utilized.
Her instincts took over before her brain could even comprehend the situation. That's why she'd ended up on the ground, attempting to go as low as she could away from the smoke in order to buy herself some time. With the mask on her face, her breathing became better, and the filter appeared to be holding.
She scrambled to see what was going on, thinking bitterly, I knew I should have taken the stupid train.