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He didn’t try to run . Maybe he knew it was too late . The protector’s tail lashed out , the tailspike plunging through Zachariah’s stomach . Ahiliyah expected red blood , but instead , white fluid sprayed . She didn’t have time to think about it before the protector grabbed Zachariah’s shoulders . The long head leaned in . The toothtongue shot out , crushing Zachariah’s head . White fluid sprayed .

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Aliens: Phalanx, Chapter 47