PRESENT TIME:
When the angry snarls of grotesque, decomposed versions of former students got clearer and louder, signaling that we didn't have much time to regroup, I said "I've got one in the chamber and two in the clip, what about you guys?"
"I'm out", Cayson replied.
"I'll cover you", I answered. "Braeden how are you doing?"
"I'm low, but I think I can make it", Braeden whispered.
"I've got a full clip, Jessica!" Paige responded.
"Alright, on the count of three we move; I'll go first, Cayson you follow, Braeden you go next, and Paige you bring up the rear, OK?" I said.
Everyone nodded.
After taking a deep breath, and trying to compose myself, I whisper-yelled "OK, ONE.....TWO.....THREE!"