Kyden didn't remember much after the black portal came in, other than being blasted through the air. He looked around to get his bearings just in time to hear a low growl. He looked around for his weapon and it was no where to be seen. He turned around in time to see a sabertooth of some kind lunge at him. As if on trained reflex, Kyden jumped into the air straight up. He felt something surge through his body and push out of his feet. It propelled him greatly into the air. He surveyed the area while in the air and saw his weapon. He "fell" toward it, in hopes that he would be able to grab it before the beast got him. The jump saved his life, but the fall may kill him Kyden realized. To anyone watching, it had to be a sight to see him fall with his arms flailing. But right as he was about to hit, his body responded promptly letting his legs absorb the shock and surprisingly it did not hurt. He did overcompensate on the landing though and it made him fall. The growl this time was so close, he could feel it on his neck. In panic, Kyden fell down and whipped his lance around just in time to skewer the beast. It slid down the staff so close that saliva got on his face. "Yuck!" Kyden screamed as he wiped his face. 

While he was airborne, he saw Kito struggling to awaken Calista. He hurried over to rejoin the group, figuring his best odds of survival would be to do so. 

"It's a dragon. If you ask me how I know, I could not tell you. I just know that is what it is." Kyden said as he ran up to rejoin Kito. Kyden looked at the beast with respect and in awe. This beast had a certain allure and majesty both terrifying and amazing all at the same time. "Sorry if I am late, I had some kind of cat-creature attack me, and lets just say I have a new coat." Kyden's grin stretched ear to ear. His sense of adventure growing inside of him even though he knew the danger that stood before him. 

"I think it best we give this creature a wide berth. It's power is beyond us both I am afraid. Quickly, help me gather Calista! We need to get out of here as soon as we find our other companion." 

As Kyden finished talking to Kito, he heard a shreak and a roar, as the dragon quickly finished off the big beast in his maw. It's attention was drawn back to the group. "Kito, gather up the group, I have a plan. Get them to safety. I will join up with you all shortly." 

With that Kyden trotted off to divert the dragon's attention to buy the group some time. "I sure hope this works." He said under his breath as he waited for the beast to swoop. In it came, with its claws drawn ready to scoop.