If he'd been expecting it, maybe he could have fought back. He was never a slouch in a fight. He'd always been strong, in that area. Even when his body was not his own.

But Arcee took him utterly by surprise. There was absolutely no reason for him to suspect she was here for anything nefarious.

So it was easy for her. His body tensed, out of surprise more than alarm. But it wasn't enough. He didn't have time to cry out, let alone try to stop her. He could barely process what was happening.

Why is she--

The second slam was what did it. There was a short, vented huff of pain and muted fear before the ninja's body went limp.