"Fuck!" Reno threw an arm up to attempt cover, but it wasn't much. The falling rocks slammed against him, scorched his coat. He was lucky to block any direct blows to the head.

Gods, he hated Meteor, in any damn world.

"You bastard!" Was Jade insane? Well, maybe Reno didn't really have to ask. After all, if he smashed any heroes this way, the loss would probably still be counted toward whatever final collection of souls was needed. Reno hated it. He couldn't be everywhere at once!

Shit! He barely blocked one of the larger meteorites from hitting one of the crystal heroes, but there was nothing he could do about the smaller ones. His heart pounded with anxiety and anger to see the helpless figures wobble, watch the tiny rocks ricochet off them. And the more nervous he got, the more his rage grew. Fine, Jade -- you want to go after his friends? He'd go after yours. Everyone alive knew he and Tear Grants were a package deal and no stretch of Jade's power went without his little shadow.

So instead of retaliating directly, Reno's next attack was aimed at her.

"Borrowed Time!" Thirty seconds out of commission could be bad for one's health, after all.