Kyle saw the creature leave and knew that his opportunity was at hand.  He was certain that that creature was the source of his power, and knew that if he acted quickly enough he might be able to get another power without having had to do anything for it.

He ran over to where it used to be and started searching.  After about fifteen seconds he found a new shard in a corner and grabbed it, being sure to hide it from the others so that they wouldn't know he had it.  After that he kept looking.  There could be more, after all.