**Singh’s magic barrier covers Edgar and Roland. The advance spell came surprisingly easy to him in that moment. It must be the adrenaline. Unfortunately, the much more difficult task would be calming down Monty.
Monty was in a haze of panic. Memories and fears flashed in his mind, but it was also right in front of him. It was actually happening. There was real blood, his roommate’s blood, on his claws. So, so much blood. Run. Run away. Stop hurting everyone- Breaking him out of the panic was Hexmaster’s voice. It echoed in his mind. It grounded Monty. He- he was doing fine. Have control. Monty took some heavy breaths. He was in control. Roland knelt down to help his broken friend. A protective barrier encased them. For once, Roland felt safe to not look behind him every two seconds- Focus Rolly. Roland lift Edgar up as gently as possible. He held him bridal style, and Edgar’s eyes started to close.
Kevin was helplessly watching Edgar. Then he saw something that made his blood run cold. Edgar was closing his eyes, just like Bambi’s mom. Please, he can’t. So Kevin did the only thing he could, he yelled. “Roland! Don’t let him close his eyes!”
Kevin sounded so afraid. Was he okay? Focus. Roland, as lightly as possible, shook his friend. “Hey, you have to stay awake. I know. I’m sorry.” Edgar looked distant, he’d pried his eyes open but they had a glazed shimmer.
What the hell had Edgar suffered? What was he still suffering?
What do you do next?**