Morning brought no peace.
A thunderous roar shook the valley.
Eko grabbed his weapon. "What the hell was that?"
Trees snapped like twigs as something massive approached the camp.
A towering mutation — nearly three stories tall — lumbered into view.
Gray skin stretched tight over bulging muscles. Four arms. Rows of teeth along its chest.
Lolly whispered, "A… Titan."
Geo shouted, "Run! It'll crush us!"
But Eko stepped forward, veins glowing.
"I'll distract it — GO!"
Lolly screamed, "EKO NO!"
But he didn't listen.
The Titan swung a colossal fist.
Eko dodged — faster than any human should.
He leaped onto its arm, climbed to its shoulder, and stabbed its eye.
The beast roared and flung him off.
Eko crashed hard. Blood spilled from his mouth.
Lolly ran to him. "EKO!"
Before the Titan struck again, Geo threw a timed explosive into its chest-mouth.
"HEY! COME EAT THIS!"
BOOM.
The Titan collapsed.
Breathing heavily, Geo dragged Eko up.
"You're not dying today, idiot."
Eko managed a grin. "Thanks… brother."
Lolly threw her arms around both of them.
But the ground trembled again.
The Titan… wasn't dead.