Professor Kael's body soon finished its grotesque transformation.
Then—
He lunged.
"Get back!"
Bastion shouted, raising his shield just in time as Kael crashed into them, snarling.
CRASH!
The impact threw Bastion backward into a wall.
His boots skidded across the floor as his shield absorbed the blow.
"He's faster now—!"
Embercleave called out, flames flaring as she caught her balance.
She raised a burning fist, ready to strike.
"DON'T!" Bastion barked.
She froze. "What?!"
Bastion slid back into position between her and the creature.
"Don't attack!"
"He's still the professor!"
Kael growled, swiping again.
This time at Embercleave.
She dodged, barely, the claws raking sparks off the wall behind her.
"Are you kidding me?!"
She shouted, ducking low and rolling behind Bastion.
"He's trying to rip us apart!"
Bastion blocked another wild blow, shield vibrating with every impact.
"I don't care! If we kill him, we lose the only one who knows what this is!"
