His winged creature screeched as it closed the distance, prompting Elena to raise her hand in quick action.
A magic circle formed to their side, forming a translucent wall of water in defense against the creature. The winged creature slammed into it with force, and its claws scraped against the surface before it veered away, circling back into the air.
The flames below began to clear as the armored sabertooth emerged from the smoke, baring its fangs with a low growl. There were small burns clearing away from its skin, but its armor held firm and its tamer remained protected beneath it.
Katherine guided Qasag lower, then leaped down from a height. She landed with a force that caused the earth beneath her to crater slightly.
Elena landed beside her, but only a platform of water that hovered just above ground, maintaining flight on it.
