The switch turned the tide. Leo fought beside Lila, his strikes precise and fierce. The two of them pushed back the central wave while Thorne directed the flanks and Elara kept the line healed. The pack roared approval as the children and Leo turned the assault into retreat.
Ulrik screamed in rage and charged Lila directly but she stood her ground and counter attacked. Their blades clashed in a shower of sparks.
Lila's shield absorbed his shadow energy while she struck with controlled fury. Thorne predicted the next blow and called the opening. Elara steadied her sister with a quick touch. Lila drove her blade under Ulrik's guard and ended the fight with one clean thrust.
