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Aurora had barely enough time to catch Leiyon before he collapsed to the ground. Her knees buckled under his weight, and she cast a fearful glance over her shoulder and down the hall. She slammed a few knocks on the door. "Please, open the door. He needs help!" she shouted. The door whisked open just as her strength to hold him up gave out, and she was relieved when he was taken from her arms. Rubbing at her slightly-sore muscles, she hurried in after them, reaching where they had placed her Guardian moments before the tremor hit. Immediately shards of glass began to rain down around them. Instinctively, she threw her arms around her head to shield her body from harm, only to find that none came near her. When she opened her eyes, it was to find Leiyon tumbling to the ground.

"You idiot!" she cried, hurrying over to him. She stopped as Asclepius began to work on him and took several steps back, jumping as the door began to shudder. She darted over to stand near Aquila, dropping her hand on her shoulder. "I can hold them back," she said with a nod. She turned back around and stared at the door. Immediately, powerful gusts of wind began to slam against the door, relentless in their assault. They pushed it back so it stopped shuddering from the attack of the enemy, but her energy was slowly draining away. She wouldn't be able to hold it for too long, just long enough for Leiyon to be healed and for Aquila to figure out what they were supposed to do.