“LISSA!” I screamed as I saw white smoke zip by her head. We were both appalled and amazed at what had happened, but she more than I.

“Jesus,” She exclaimed. “Did you have to tell in my ear?”

“Well, I was trying to save you.” I retorted.

“Screaming LISSA doesn't do anything to protect me,” Lissa scowled. “A simple old-fashioned tackle works best!”

“Well, maybe I will next time.” I muttered under my breath.

She can be really baited at times, but Lissa was right.

I had panicked.

But as it turns out, justly. We heard a gun cock behind our heads.

“What are you two doing here?” A strange voice questioned as we slowly raised our hands.

I didn't know what to say, but Lissa's eyes hardened as shep started to reply. Then she turned like a flash and gripped our assailant by the wrist and twisted their arm until they fell to the ground. “Heads up!” She cried out as the gun went off. Twice.

I ducked. “And that was any better than my warning?” I asked incredulously.

“You ducked,...