The last-ditch effort, the death throe, Sheena was read for. Hands came up to catch the creature's arm, keeping the blade-like claws from connecting. The monster's strength in those last moments, though, was enough to put the ninja into the wall.

"Oof!" Hands losing their purchase on the arm thanks to the blood on her hand, Sheena rolled backwards away from the creature and into a crouch. As she watched the thing, she rubbed her shoulder where she'd hit the wall.

"Hurry up and die already," Sheena grumbled at the monster as the golden blood pooled on the floor.