BRAIN DAMAGE

Seizing the opportunity, Roman thrust his arm forward, and with a deft movement, he targeted their rear tire, unleashing a shot that sent a shockwave through the air as it struck its mark, diverting their path momentarily.

The two of them were down, leaving us with the last one behind us.

The relentless assailant at the back remained undeterred. It matched our speed, a monstrous engine rumbling ominously as it drew alongside us.

In a tense standoff, Roman took aim, ready to fire, while his adversary prepared to unleash their own barrage. They fired simultaneously, but while Roman's weapon emitted nothing but an empty click—his ammunition depleted— He gritted his teeth.

The other's shot found its target, zipping through the narrow gap with a menacing precision.

My head. It stung, I didn't know what was happening anymore, I closed my eyes.

"Carol!?" Roman frantically called my name, his eyebrows furrowing but his words were only fading.