now with a two-handed grip he had some control of the aim . i realized quickly that i was half-naked as i forced my eyes open . i needed to get my story straight . this was really scary , and this was why bill had warned me against taking blood from any vampire other than him . i-i do n't want to slow you down . i needed to think about myself first . the shapes form to represent the element of fire , water , air and earth . like aliens from space , black had said . 