"..."
Chris was speechless, a vein twitching on his forehead. Seriously? Now? Of all times? The guy was taking a dump? Maybe he shouldn't have even asked.
"Watch out! It's coming!" Brandon suddenly shouted.
That scraping sound of something climbing along the walls was back—louder, closer. Whatever it was, it was moving fast.
A wave of killing intent slammed into them like a freight train. A massive shadow lunged out of the darkness.
Chris's heart clenched in fear.
Flames erupted around him again, and with a sweep of his arm, a torrent of fire burst forth like a blazing dragon, roaring down the corridor.
The searing light cut through the darkness, finally revealing the thing behind the shadow.
Its scales were pitch black, gleaming with a slick sheen, and ringed with bright yellow markings that made it look even more menacing.
