Devastation
A three way standoff, with two different enemies... definitely not a good situation under any circumstance... three heroes, three enemies, one chance gene breathed heavily, doom watched warily from his perch and avalanche swung back and forth.
TLOS legend of the black dragon chapter 26 watching friends
Apparently in standoff at long distance solaris was much too elusive for him. he hoped that up close he might be able to gain an edge over her. solaris now used a comet dash of her own and the two headed straight for each other.
A Growl in the Darkness
There was still an uneasy standoff. no one trusted anyone. "fine." i turned my gaze to renald, then back to lucy. "take me to my father." renald laughed, "sure, pup."
Tail's of The Crimson Claw- Chapter 24
Clustered around nova's bed they found crystal in what appeared to be a standoff with three new furs.
Smushy (Chap2, Book9)
I mean, look at them, they're laying fresh asphalt like it's no big deal that there's a huge standoff just a block away." "focus, karla-san." "it's just weird, that's all." karla pushed a lock of canary blond over her left shoulder.
6.1 - To Anger the Shadow
The two disguised dragons stood one in front of the other, in what was only definable as a standoff, the calm before the storm. "you've got guts to show up after all these centuries, listroz." she growled.
Starborne: New Beginnings - Sentio, Ergo Sum
If there has been no sign of outward activity since our standoff, i am at a loss at how to commun -- "hello, liam! it is good to see you up and awake. i sense that you have a lot ofquestions, and i agree: we need to talk, and soon.
Transformations (A1, B1, C16)
"i'm getting tired of the standoff." chance licked his lips, took a deep breath, and called across the rooftop to the men. "look, fighting is inevitable at some point, but this isn't the time or the place." one of the eight soldiers scoffed.
The Anvil of Dawn, Chapter 3: When Our Chains are Broken...
The standoff grew dead silent. her heart was pounding in her ears, this close she examined them in more detail. all of them had horns, glowing brightly as they pointed their spears directly at her.
VIrtually Real Part 34: Welcome to Greenwood, Again?
"yes, there seems to be a standoff, or there was one hours ago. what i'm picking up is radio chatter. it is too garbled to make out." "plot micro jump, for one astronomical unit out from the planet, full cloak." "you can jump when ready."
The Gift - Part 4 - STORY
Quietly ethan wondered which of the two would be the first to break the standoff between the two avians. fortunately he did not have to wait long.
Eternal Door: Judgment of Ryan Chapter 10
It was another standoff, but jack was the more confident. "what are you gonna do? i got two and you only got one." ryan shrugged and kept his aim steady. "what difference does it make? a sure kill is a sure kill."