Dane's eyes slowly returned to normal as the effects of the Overdrive Serum wore off. Blood dripped from his mouth, staining the concrete floor of the alleyway. With the sword still lodged in his chest, he staggered backwards away from Rick.
Axel didn't hesitate the moment Dane turned his back on him. He forced himself up from the ground and with the last ounce of strength left in his body, he sank the sword deep into Dane's chest.
Dane gasped as Axel twisted the sword once, then ripped it free. His body slumped forward and hit the cold ground with a dull thud.
"I had no choice…" Axel muttered as he stared down at him.
Dane's eyes flickered weakly. The rage that once burned inside them faded, replaced by emptiness. Slowly, the light vanished completely.
[First Blood]
[Sinner Awakened]
[Mission Complete: Kill Dane Cornwall]
[Absorbing body…]
"No, wait—"
[Absorption complete]
