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“Cover me." Maya said, then ran off for cover. Okay. That should be simple. The lion came out of no where, but it shouldn't be hard to get it moving. The lion stood by his side, tall enough to meet him at his hips, but taller than him if it stood on it's hind legs. The beast was massive, but graceful and proud in its movements. A gorgeous companion it is. 

"Alright, I don't know what I'm doing, but let's help out our friend, yes?" Herik smiled down at his new friend. It yawned and looked up at him, then ran to cover Maya like he wanted. 

Leviathan was tossed away, he worried for his friend, but she can take care of herself. Protect Maya, she'll need the support from the thing trying to kill her. Maya hit Outsider twice, yet the creature didn't move. That's worrying. Herik followed his lion to Maya's side and sat down behind the table. He had to tilt his head so it didn't show over the edge. It didn't matter, however. Something red filled the room, demon babies came out of the floor and jumped him. His lion was at Maya's side, destroying the babies in his strong jaws. Its fur turned red, instead of translucent it looked solid. Herik was left to his own devices. He'd rather Maya be protected then himself when he can handle his own, even though the bites hurt a lot. He grabbed baby after baby and threw them off of him. Tiny, bloody bite marks covered his chest, arms, and legs. One went for his ankle, he kicked it off. They can't stay here. They'll get eaten alive if they waited. Herik saw Claudette's dark bubble going for the exit, Sin and Grace ran out a hole in the wall, and Lyss was holding off Outsider on her own. Emily needed a distraction, but he didn't know what he could do with his lion friend and they were still covered in demon babies. They needed to get out first. He knew Maya has setbacks when she used her power. He picked her up again and ran for the door, lion kept the babies from crawling up his legs. He ran inside Claudette's barrier and set Maya on the ground.

"So what's the pl-"

An animalistic scream hurt his eardrums. Leviathan. It couldn't be anyone other than her. He needed to help. "I'll be back."

He ran out of the darkness and stood next to Lyss. Being around her kept the babies at bay. His lion charged at Outsider's scythe, he rammed into it head first, the blade ripped out of Leviathan's chest and flew across the room. Outsider lost its hand.