We were all stunned by what happened and it felt like time stopped. No one moved until I saw Randy raising his foot to kick Marcus out of his way. I acted instinctively, lunging at him without any hesitation before he could hurt Marcus more. "Damn you!" he hissed when my own version of a high jump kick connected, and he was pushed backwards.

"Marcus! Are you alright?" I asked even though it was clear that he wasn't. He was losing so much blood from the spear that was still in his back. ...