these two weeks were going to suck . ants , beetles , and termites poured through the leaves and branches , over and around him . the man certainly had a flair for the dramatic . i told you you were ill , he said . `` chase is the one who knocked you out ? '' it did n't matter what it was , so long as it looked impressive . then , a gust of wind so nasty it shot needles into my cheek cut my thoughts short . he had one green eye and one blue . 