A swarm of bees descended upon them.
In an instant, all four were completely covered, enveloped in a buzzing mass.
Jonney raised a hand and slapped his own body, SPLAT, killing a swath of the Extraordinary bees.
But the stingers of the Extraordinary bees were themselves remarkable. Like living aphids, they burrowed relentlessly into flesh and blood through skin pores. Even when some of the bees were slapped dead, it did nothing to stop the assault of their stingers.
Jonney tensed every muscle in his body, trapping the stingers just beneath the surface and preventing them from penetrating any deeper.
Though the Extraordinary bees were strong, their stings were not much more powerful than a musket ball. As long as he kept his eyes, nose, and mouth shut, he wouldn't be seriously injured.
He took a step forward.
"Fall back!"
Luca said nervously. The moment he opened his mouth, a blast of intense heat erupted, forcing back the surrounding swarm of Extraordinary bees.
