The metal groans as his massive weight shifts.
Thane moves first, taking up another chain.
Then Whiskey and Plague.
Even Valek, still swaying on his feet, grabs a length of iron.
We drag the Knight through the tunnels.
His blood marks our path again.
Black stains on pale stone.
Water drips.
Concrete groans.
Time running out above us.
But we keep moving.
For her.
Up.
Up.
Up.
The Knight's mechanical arm sparks and twitches.
His mask's glow flickers weaker and weaker.
Dying.
But not dead.
Not yet.
Can still save him.
Ivy walks beside his head, one hand still touching his mask.
Speaking soft words I can't hear over the chains and growls.
Thane glances at me.
Again.
Why?
Stop looking at me, brother.
I keep my head down.
Can't stand them seeing.
But Ivy's eyes hold no horror.