Rene screamed at the sudden pain flaring from her cheek. She touched her face, staring at Robert in shock. Seeing the unnatural creatures had been horrifying enough, but somehow seeing her brother like this was even worse. He had always been kind and protective of her, now he was a monster.<br/><br/>"Robert, please stop! Stop it!" Rene cried, backing up until she was flush against the stone wall. There was no place left to go, and nothing she could do but beg.