The demon squad ran at a speed that should have been impossible to keep up with, but they were so desperate that every step hurt. Rick bounced in Vyra's arms as she ran across the wasteland, and even though she was going so fast, her breathing stayed steady.
The corruption wave was visible on the horizon behind them, like a dark stain spreading across the desert.
"We won't get there before them!" Krell yelled, and his voice could be heard over the sound of feet pounding.
The giant demon's face was set in grim determination as he carried Carmilla with one arm and swung his war axe with the other.
Rick made his tired mind pay attention. "We need to warm the camp with something else at this point!"
"Communication crystal!" Natasha was able to gasp out as another demon carried her.
Rick's hands shook as he fumbled for the crystal, almost dropping it twice before he was able to turn it on. In his hand, the device glowed faintly. "General Zara!"
