Sam continued firing until he heard the familiar 'click' sound that told him his clip was empty. With no time to reload--at least without risking getting goop in the face like the kid had--he grabbed the machete that was slung on his back and started hacking at the bug's legs.

"St. Peter's Square," he shouted to Cybil. Vatican City had been constructed as a fortress, a means to protect the Pope from attack. It seemed the most logical place to retreat to.