The thing screamed out again and then started moving in Owen's direction. It didn't seem to be moving for the purpose of getting to Owen though. Owen slid around the far side of the car from the creature as it floated past.
Then the thing picked up speed and was gone in a split second. These things were fast. Owen stood up from where he was and started to look around. Toshiko was supposed to be coming. He finally braved his cellphone again. "Toshiko? Are you here?"