Alyxander reached for something to defend himself, and Reika with, but couldn't really find anything. Kate wasn't one to have weapons laying around. As the shadows got closer, he wondered who they were; and why they were here? It was obvious Reika knew nothing either. The poor girl was shaking, scared to death. She held Alyxander's hand tightly, trembling beside him as he remained perched on the edge of her cot. But just as the shadows neared the front of the tent, they scattered as a loud cry shattered the silence of the night.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"Traitor... infiltrator!"</span><br/><br/>"Kate!" Alyxander whispered worriedly, instantly recognizing her voice. 'Please let her be okay.' He was scared she may have been hurt. Reika got up and scurried to the front of the tent, Alyxander a step in front of her. They glanced around before Reika caught sight of the girl and a man near the fire. "Alyxander, over here." Alyx looked over and, after telling Reika to stay near the tent, walked over hurriedly. "<span style="font-style: italic">Either of you know this man or seen him before?"</span>The boy shook his head. "I don't recognize him, not in the slightest." He answered. 'Though that's a good think, because if he has hurt Kate, he's in for a lot of trouble.' Reika suddenly called out to Alyxander, but as he glanced over towards her it was already too late to react. An arrow had been shot at him, and struck him hard in the back; aimed to hit his heart. Reika muffled a cry of terror and fright, rushing over to him, though knowing Kate could deal with this herself. The boy staggered a bit, but obviously the arrow didn't hit it's mark; it was too high, and slightly to the right. However, even through this pain, Alyxander didn't make even one whimper or whine; he'd taken worse and survived. The look in his eyes, though, gave away the agony he was in.