The night was dark in the little village. I stood in an alley, waiting for the explosions to begin. The enemy base would soon be under fire.

A small figure moved in the moonlight, heading for the rigged apartment complex, and I froze.

"Shit..."

I slipped up behind you and clamped a hand over your mouth, dragging you into the alley. I could feel you fighting, and your muffled screams vibrated against my hand.

"Shh, I'm not going to hurt you," I muttered, aware of how terrified you must be. "Calm down. This isn't what you think it is."