CAMOUFLAGE – IseQween (8/07)

The creature loped forward, one horn and animal-human-metal hide momentarily bewildering his prey.

“Grrrr …ulp!”

He stumbled, plowing over two. Spinning, took out three more. Fell backwards, knocking down another.

“Heh, pitiful substitute for me at your side.”

“More’n you’ll ever have.”

“Jokester?!”

“Heart. Loyalty …. Me.” Xena poked Ares. “Yeah, the last laugh too.”