~Isaac~
*Isaac throws his shield at the center Geilnu. It flinches, but it was enough for Isaac as he jumps on its chest and bounds over. Isaac lands, but a punch from the Geilnu launches him a couple of yards; which Isaac was hoping for.*

Isaac: [Ugh... that hurt] *gets up* You monster, let go of her.

*Isaac jumps on the back of the Geilnu holding Melody, which began to thrash. Isaac holds on desperately as he tries to rescue Melody.*

Rilliane: "Huh?, They're gone...whew"

Allen: *sheats his dagger* "You okay,Ri?"

Rilliane: "mmhm,thanks"

*Rilliane approaches Kilen*

Rilliane: "That was very awesome!, glad that you were there. otherwise we wont be able to get out of there alive"

~Rosie she dispels the wall of light and stops the shield and giggles "are we allowed our re-union now?"

~Inn Group~

*Kilen refuses the transfer of energy and wearily stands up.*

Kilen: "You'll need it more than I will, Mai. I must return to the Spirit Realm and gather my strength. I will return as soon as I can."

*Kilen vanishes from Mai's side. Ryder moves to Jade to make sure she's all right. Jade nods to reassure him and looks at the others.*

Jade: "Our numbers have grown. I bet it's not by chance. Rosie, did that old creature say we'd have help?"


~Isaac~

???: "Don't let him get the girl!"

*The Reaver screams at the Geilnu from the lake. She watches intently as Isaac makes his brave rescue. The Geilnu throws Isaac from his back as two others move in to protect it.*

???: "You fight for what you do not know, Templar."

Mai stands up, holding her arm as she looks to the side with her cheeks flushed. She's drowning in worry over him and stands there for a moment, forcing herself not to have a sudden outburst or get upset from the guilt she's facing over him being so tired.
Mai: ...I need to get stronger...I need to contract others...

She needed to contract something that could fight or do some of the things Kilen could do that way he could rest. She hated having to make him like that...

Sitting down for a moment, she held her knees against her chest as she was lost in her thoughts, wishing...hoping, that she could do something or...at least...anything. Mostly because of his sake, but also for her new...family. Malice sat atop her head, looking down as her front legs kept tapping on the girl's forehead lightly. She wouldn't understand...Mai didn't want her to anyways.

...Kilen couldn't....read thoughts...could he?

If he did, she was going to be unable to look him in the eyes then. Oh, woe....Thinking hurt. It seemed everyone else had some part in this group...or at least someone else to talk to and rely on. She had Malice, who -- while she enjoyed her, and they could talk -- wasn't humanoid. And not only that...She had to keep her hidden from those that would hurt her. A sigh escaped her lips as she quietly walked out of the inn, wondering off before anyone could notice her. Yes, she was being inconsiderate and selfish, but to **** with it all. She just wanted...she wanted someone like Adrien had Nila. Like how Rosie had Rillianne. Like how Jade had Ryder. It was like being a black sheep. She needn't spoil Rosie's reunion with her foul mood.

Mai: What am I supposed to do...?

She felt lost. Driven off-course. Like...everywhere they went, would only lead to people trying to hurt them. What if she was right? What if this was all...What if everything that happened was in vain? What if all of the lives lost to the Grievers could not be given satisfaction? She was far away from the group now, on the borders of the village as she held her head and sat down. It hurt to think....

~Isaac~
Isaac: Then how about you enlighten me.

*Isaac unsheathes his short sword and charges at the two Geilnu guards, striking at their legs. They both hit the mark and the two Geilnu cower in pain. Isaac unsheathes his last hunting knife and goes for the Geilnu holding Melody. He jumps on its back one more time and stabs it on the shoulder. The pain caused the Geilnu to drop Melody and Isaac was forced to leave the knife in its shoulder.*

Isaac: Melody, get behind me. Hurry!

*Melody rushes to Isaac's side, sobbing from the sudden kidnapping.*

???:Noooo! You **** Templar, I will not let you get in the way.

Adrien and Nila were enjoying the heartwarming reunion Rosie was having with her old friend Rilliane. As they saw the two old friends joyfully chitchat, they smiled, at the same time. For a moment, they turned to different directions, but something strange happened: They found themselves having a vision of what the other was seeing at that moment. They both felt dizzy and stumbled, before they looked at each other.

Adrien: "Uuuhhh...Nila, were you just looking over there?"

Nila: "Don't tell me you just saw the same as I did."

Adrien: "It has been a long time since that last happened. But why sometimes it seems we are looking at the same thing?"

Nila: "Strange..."