[ Suddenly everything is happening all at once and James can't keep track of what's going on. Dante is moving almost faster than he can see, and the next thing he knows, some sort of vibration has thrown him off balance, sending him falling to the ground where the shockwaves continue to rattle him.
It's only after the second or third wave that he finally manages to open his eyes and realizes he's right in Dante's path. He's got a clear view of him, a clear shot. And once again, his arms raise automatically--even as he wills himself not to. But his hands are on autopilot, and almost before he can grasp what he's done, James pulls the trigger, sending a bullet soaring right for his heart. ]
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It's only after the second or third wave that he finally manages to open his eyes and realizes he's right in Dante's path. He's got a clear view of him, a clear shot. And once again, his arms raise automatically--even as he wills himself not to. But his hands are on autopilot, and almost before he can grasp what he's done, James pulls the trigger, sending a bullet soaring right for his heart. ]