“No!” Calgacus yelled as he watched Gaius tumble into a mass of immortui and lykoi who were tearing away at each other.
The impact when he fell on his back winded Gaius, but he rolled quickly out of the way and lunged for the rock face again, his arms burning as he pulled his body up, legs kicking at the clawing hands below.
“Gaius! I’m coming!” Vitorix yelled.
“No! I’m fine! Stay there!” Gaius heaved deep breaths of putrid air, his face pressed against the rock. He turned a few moments later to see Calgacus and Vitorix on the rock face on the opposite side of the choked path. High up, Talia had continued to climb. “I’ll find you!” Gaius yelled over to them. “Stay together and try to find Daxos. Talia wait!” Gaius watched as the girl disappeared into one of the many holes that pocked th
