(Salazaran is in the lab putting the finishing touches on the portal thingamabob.)Unbeknowest to Tristen Jackel had a knew ability and grew extra bone in his tail at the knife point.It grew big enough to hold against the knife,but not noticable through the scales.The knife got stuck in the extra bone and this gave Jackel the chance to slash at Tristen.Venus continued to run towards the duo with Sarlene who heard the conversation from Salazaran.The bullets hadn't stopped Venus and they continued running to get the new objectives.