PATIENT ZERO -The lone survivor
Kazi yelled into his comms, backing away from the rust demon.
He wasn't talking to himself.
Suddenly, the waterfall exploded inward again. But this time, it wasn't one man.
Six figures burst through the water curtain. They were wearing heavy, powered armor—smaller than Kazi’s, sleek and black, with glowing blue visors. They held heavy rifles that hummed with energy.
"The Heavy Troopers," Eliana gasped. "Mercenaries. Six's death squad."
"Open fire!" Kazi commanded, backing away as his chest plate began to flake off in chunks.