Hades managed to take out one of the patrols. One continued on ahead cautiously, while the remaining one had his gun trained on Keaton. Without a word, the guard approach. "I am placing my gun on the ground and my hands up," Keaton said, bluntly. He pointed the gun at the wall as he began to remove the gun from his arm.
Just then, the lights pulsed again with incredible energy and the lights went out. He lunged diagonally from the patrol, knocking his legs hard as he rushed past. From this position, Keaton estimated the remaining enemy's position and shot mid-range, so the shot had the greatest chance of hitting in the torso. There was no sign he was hit, but the chance of it missing was slim. Hades would have to take out the final patrol Keaton hit with the gun and then the odds would be in their favor. Just then, though, Keaton returned to the metallic-gray room. I came back then, to the silent room. This seems to be a sanctuary from the physical world. At any rate, I've got to plan. There remained the guard in both my and Hades' immediate vicinity. After Hades takes them out, the final one remains. As an "awakened", his prowess in combat is unknown. A shield would be required. I shall use a guard as a shield and Hades another, if appropriate. No mercy for the unknown enemy. After we enter, one of us must-
A terrible, aching pain struck Keaton's head, as he threw his hand to his face, covering his eyes. He removed his hand, looked back, and saw Hades through a deep shade of red.