Saffron kept firing, backing away as she did so. Her past skill and practice time on the island paid off, and every shot hit its target. There were so many of them, though, that even when she'd emptied the clip and killed as many Reavers, more kept coming. She holstered her gun and dove for the axe, rolling back to standing.

There were so many of them, and no one else around to fight them off. Saffron turned to check on Xander, and saw the Reavers going for him, knew what they would do if given half the chance. A scream of rage and terror tore from her throat. "No!" There were Reavers all around, coming for her, and she couldn't get to him. She held up the axe and planted her feet, getting ready to swing.