The two hidden wolves, keeping to the shadows as their pack mate lunged, now revealed themselves, howling in a terrible gurgle of dripping blackness, mixed with blood and saliva. They felt the pain of their companions as Kallo and Levani struck them down, leaving their lifeless forms scattered about the clearing, mingled with the death from the night before. The mutated forms spread to either side of Kallo, squaring up for a simultaneous attack on their prey. A small smile, one born of confidence, graced Kallo's lips as he set his feet firmly and placed his sword across his right shoulder, held comfortably with his right hand. “Let's play.” The cold steel in his voice matched the look in his glacial eyes as he awaited their coordinated attack. Hooking the cross guard of his blade into one of the leather straps adorning his plated armor, he turned slightly towards to creature to his left, letting his sense of hearing create a picture around him in his mind. Relying solely on sight could be blinding, most never learned to trust their other senses, or the animal instinct deep within themselves.<br/><br/>As predicted, the two tortured wolves leaped in unison, snarling as they left trails of charcoal saliva dripping from their gaping maws. With the instinct and training of countless battles, Kallo set his weight to his back foot and lifted his left hand in anticipation of the wolf to his front, trusting his senses in regards to the wolf at his back. The armor of his left hand protected him from the piercing teeth as he caught the lunging wolf, his fingers wrapping around the snout of the creature at the same moment he felt the weight of the second attacker sink against his braced sword. The moment of the two attacks, and the way he had positioned himself, sent him in a graceful spin, his deft footwork keeping him on two feet as he shouldered the weight of the impaled wolf, throwing it and his blade into the air. With his right hand now freed, he struck with lightning reflexes against the neck of the creature he had caught by the muzzle, a satisfying snap of bone letting him know that his foe was finished as it slammed to the ground and rolled away.<br/><br/>Kallo rolled his shoulders, stretching a bit of tension from his muscles as he turned in time to see the wolf, impaled by his blade, land against the foot of a tree, writhing in agony as it snapped and clawed at anything in reach. Without hesitation, he strode to the twisted animal and grasped his blade with both hands, heaving it and the wolf aloft with his considerable strength, causing the flesh to tear and free the blade, dropping the dying mutation to the ground where it had laid a moment before.<br/><br/>Only now did he turned to see his companion, a sickness welling deep within him as he watched one of the creatures latch onto her forearm. As he began to move to her aid, his steps faltered, watching in awe as she countered the beast and quickly summoned a massive golem from the earth. Did she have no limit to her power? His pale eyes studied her as the golem landed a heavy blow against the final wolf, splattering black and red in a gruesome painting. No, she was tired, exhausted even. He knew her look all too well, having felt it many times before. She wouldn't last much longer in this fight. He had to make sure it was finished, his pale, glacial orbs scanning the surrounding woods, peering into each shadow. Maybe that was it, maybe all was finished and they could rest.<br/><br/>A loud crashing in the forest belayed his thoughts. One last beast and it would be finished, at least for the moment. His gaze widened as he pinpointed the source of the beast's approach, realizing that it wasn't a wolf this time, but the large, twisted form of a corrupted bear, and it was bearing down on Levani. She had been left open as she sent her golem to his side, seeking to help him in her place. Knowing the golem wouldn't be fast enough to get between the beast and Levani, Kallo sprinted without hesitation, crossing the distance between he and Levani just as the mutated bear opened it's fanged maw and lunged at her. Turning his massive blade flat, and gripping both ends in his hands, Kallo caught the bear's snapping maw, crimson and charcoal pouring from it's mouth as it snapped down on the blade. Mustering every ounce of strength in his body, he dug his feet in and braced himself against the blade as the corrupted bear drove him backwards, his feet digging deep furrows in the soil.<br/><br/>The strength, and sheer weight of the bear drove him to one knee, his muscles screaming at him to give in to the overwhelming force. The creature's saliva sprayed across his face, clear fluids mixing with scarlet and pitch as it roared in his face, the blade being pushed closer and closer to his face, his arms begging to give in. Matching the corrupted's scream, a yell of defiance echoed through the forest as he pushed back with everything he had, lifting his knee from the ground for a brief moment as he set his feet and twisted to the side, using the weight of the bear against itself, throwing it bodily to the side, it's massive bulk rolling across the clearing towards the summoned golem. “Your turn big fella.” Kallo sank to his knees, his body quivering with exertion as he watched the golem raise it's trunk like arms and smash down as the bear slid towards it. “Perfect.” The quiet whisper accompanied the sickening crunch of the golem connecting with the downed creature, splattering the corrupted beast across the clearing.<br/><br/>After a few quiet moments, Kallo managed to push himself to his feet and make his way to his companion, his pale gaze studying her intently. “Are you alright lass? You look exhausted.” The comment might seem comical coming from him as he planted his sword in the ground, using it to support his weight. They would have their work cut out for them in clearing the corruption from the field of battle, but his worry was focused entirely on his companion for the moment, needing to know if she was alright or not.