Thor had shifted across the expanse of the porch, squeezing out the opposite side to avoid being too close to the creatures. He gets himself out, shifting carefully over the grass to get his line of sight back. He could see Loki now, making the break for the house. Then he saw the piece of metal fly towards his brother.
He has to clamp his hand over his mouth as he sees Loki stagger. Even he could faintly hear the knife hit the ground. Metal against asphalt at that range, even the rushing water--
And it was immediately proven as the creature turns its head towards Loki.
Thor knew he would have once chance, while the water was still loud enough. He puts his fingers into his mouth and a piercing whistle cut through the air. Louder than the water.
He scrambles along the wall of the house towards the backyard. He grasps the edge of the neighboring house's fence, swinging over it which caused it to rattle faintly. He didn't hesitate, making a sharp turn to move across the backyard. The above ground pool still stood, though empty.
The briefest of bends got him the rubber dog toy left behind into his hand. He gives it a mighty heave towards the next house's windows to shatter it. A turn on a dime sent him barreling back towards the pool.
He grasped the ladder, yanking himself up. He was certain he hadn't touched a single ladder rung before he dropped down into the pool. Thor couldn't deny the flash of creature he saw but he couldn't stop. He had to keep moving.
His landing was nearly silent but the walls were a risk. He closes his eyes tightly, pressing his back against the wall of the pool with both hands over his mouth.
He needed to hope Loki could make it to the house. If not to the house then perhaps the injury would cause him to collapse near the hydrant. Thor could find him there and take him to safety. As long as his brother stayed silent.
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He has to clamp his hand over his mouth as he sees Loki stagger. Even he could faintly hear the knife hit the ground. Metal against asphalt at that range, even the rushing water--
And it was immediately proven as the creature turns its head towards Loki.
Thor knew he would have once chance, while the water was still loud enough. He puts his fingers into his mouth and a piercing whistle cut through the air. Louder than the water.
He scrambles along the wall of the house towards the backyard. He grasps the edge of the neighboring house's fence, swinging over it which caused it to rattle faintly. He didn't hesitate, making a sharp turn to move across the backyard. The above ground pool still stood, though empty.
The briefest of bends got him the rubber dog toy left behind into his hand. He gives it a mighty heave towards the next house's windows to shatter it. A turn on a dime sent him barreling back towards the pool.
He grasped the ladder, yanking himself up. He was certain he hadn't touched a single ladder rung before he dropped down into the pool. Thor couldn't deny the flash of creature he saw but he couldn't stop. He had to keep moving.
His landing was nearly silent but the walls were a risk. He closes his eyes tightly, pressing his back against the wall of the pool with both hands over his mouth.
He needed to hope Loki could make it to the house. If not to the house then perhaps the injury would cause him to collapse near the hydrant. Thor could find him there and take him to safety. As long as his brother stayed silent.