[center]Lye ducked and rolled, her magic lashing out and slamming into the creature with enough force to throw it back. Her gaze scanned the almost-peaceful landscape, her breaths fogging before her as she tried to locate her companions. They'd be separated and with the warning she'd heard, Lye was keen on gathering them all. The creature hissed and slowly rose to its legs, its crimson eyes blazing. Lye took a deep breath and reached a hand to touch the button that would allow her voice to carry, she was glad Esther had tossed it to her before she'd been distracted. 

“The only way is with magic. I'm going to release a burst that should reach all of you, move away from them and stay down until I tell you it's clear. Fair? Now come here you fucker, meet my magic.” She hissed just as the creature reached her, with practiced ease she bent backwards and released a burst that slammed into its chest. It shrieked and with a final sweep of its claw, it vanished and Lye straightened to her full height. Her bond with Vox flared and a grin spread across her lips as a feeling of ice-water trailed down her body. 

She lifted her left hand and pressed her fingers to her lips, a sharp whistle filled the air. She waited and was rewarded with a flare of their bond, her head whipped to the side and she caught sight of white-black striped fur. Her fingers flexed when Vox, Kieran and Esther appeared from the trees, the two remaining creatures on their heels. 

“Do something before I beat you!” Esther hissed as she came to a half beside her, Lye remained still as Kieran paused with his back to them. Vox spun and with a flick of his tail, Lye watched as Kieran tossed something into the air. The Ice Mage lurched forward and with a flick of her wrist, the thick branches turned into spikes and rained down on the creatures.  

“Now, Lye.” Kieran’s soft voice filled her ears, Lye glanced at him and noticed his face was blank. Her eyes closed and with an exhale, she released a large burst of magic and commanded it to spread out. It molded and shaped itself into replicas of Vox in her mind, Lye knowing full well that her magic would appear that way when the others saw. 

She'd be drained after this but a friend had asked her to come and help. She wasn't going to turn back and go home, Shadow Mages weren't easy to kill and their Summons were just the same. Opening her eyes she mounted Vox and gestured for both vampires to follow, they had people to help.[/center] 

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