"Hurry! Drive faster!" Perry urged. Though he had martial artists protecting him, they were not nearly as good as Xena. Going to her was definitely the safest option.
…
Meanwhile, Xena was already waiting outside the Phoenix Legion headquarters, having received word of their arrival.
"Xena," Ted greeted with a forced smile as he got out of the car. He could barely hide his panic. "Xena, I—" But before he could finish, he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed.
"Son!" Perry q