[Sadrain]

November 21st, Chicago.

Elek felt something hit him hard in side and back, but he scrambled up as soon as possible. The man with 'stone' torso, tried to help Aiolia back up, but the girl was already on her feet and lunging for the newcomer. So the man pulled his head back into shoulders, in a way impossible for humans and took out two nunchucks, ready to defend anyone from the monstrous creature.

"No!! Retreat! Retreat!" Elek yelled, finally regaining ability to see, but it was of little help. Although it was five against two, he felt that they were clearly overpowered. Aiolia paused mid step, but couldn't avoid hit from the newcomer. She doubled over, but managed to roll out of the way from another attack. Elek and 'stone' man was rushing back to the rest of group, each grabbing the hurt ones. The man who was still standing was throwing fireballs at the monster and creating fire barriers, giving the rest time to retreat, then a huge wall of flames rose in front of them.

"I won't hold them back for long," he gasped out. Elek nodded and turned to the enemies. His mind again pushed over onto theirs, this time concentrating on the stranger that seemed to side with the monster. Again, he attempted to send calming, non-agressive thoughts, control the urge to attack and kill.

"We mean you no harm, just leave us alone and go on your way," Elek said. There was little chance it would actually work, but while the barriers of flames and mind were in place, they could retreat nearer to the encampment, where both strong walls and reinforcement awaited them.