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AURORA

The shots kept coming, passing over the cars that we shielded our bodies with.

“I don't think these guys are professional,” Madeline said.

“No, they just want to hit something,” I gave a sigh of relief when we heard the police siren.

“They seem to have stopped,” Madeline said, getting up.

“No, stay down Madeline,” I brought her down immediately and another round of bullets went through our heads.

“That was too close,” she said, breathing heavily.

“Until the cops get here, we don't move,” I said to her.

She nodded fidgeting. Madeline's eyes were wide with fear, her gaze darting back and forth between the cars and the surrounding buildings. I held her tight, trying to shield her from harm.

"Stay calm, they'll be here soon," I whispered, trying to reassure her.

The sirens grew louder, and I could see the flashing lights reflecting off the nearby windows. The shooters seemed to sense the approaching police, too, and their gunfire slowed to less erratic shots.

Suddenly, the firing s