"GRKKHHHH!"
BAM!
The zombie burst forward, colliding into a translucent shield of ice summoned in reflex. Its claws slammed hard into it, stopping it from piercing into Ashrik and Lucille's flesh.
The impact rang through the clearing. Cracks raced across the ice in jagged veins.
"Again! Bind it!" Ashrik shouted, pushing Lucille to the back while his other hand waved ice spears at the zombie.
Isaac reacted instantly. Flames twisted low around the zombie's legs, forcing it to go backward.
Kevin slammed both hands to the earth, sobbing as thick roots tore free from the soil again. They swiftly coiled around his brother's arms and chest.
"Grkkhhh—! Help!"
The zombie staggered before collapsing. It hit the ground hard, the impact sent a dull thud through the forest. It curled inward, clawed hands digging into the dirt, shoulders heaving.
"Ah... Ah... help..." The zombie sobbed, voice warped but unmistakably human. "Hurts... Grkkhhh.... Stop... Stop it..."
