Archer spotted a surge of darkness rounding a corner up ahead and put on more speed. He choked for air, but knew he had to get to the thing before it could do more damage. Unfamiliar with the layout of the ship, he had no idea where he was or where the thing was heading. He simply wasn't paying attention.

His foot slipped beneath him and almost sent him sprawling. Archer caught himself in time and looked down. A large pool of green blood spread out on the worn ...