Anna walked up to the door, wondering who decided to visit at this time.
"Bella?" She called out. "Is that you?"
No response. Just three more knocks.
Anna grabbed the doorknob, about to pull it open when the System dinged.
[Host! Do not open that door!]
But it was too late. Anna had already pulled the door open. A dark shadow moved, and she felt a whoosh of air right in her face.
"What the–" her words were cut off as a sharp sting exploded on her face. She stumbled back, stunned, her hand lifted to her face.
Her hand came off stained with blood.
Anna screamed, her voice ringing out through the air.
[Damn it! Host! Use your spores! Defend yourself!]
The shadow moved again. Anna could barely make out her attacker before they struck at her again, sword aimed for her neck.
Anna's spores flared bright purple.
That did nothing to stop the attacker. If anything they rushed forward with greater speed, the sword raised at her.
