Knights Against the Knight Part 62

Bolt had gasped when the Nightmare had collapsed into dream dust, an arrow between its non-existent eyes.

It was almost like That was the signal, Freddie yelled "run!", and they darted forward.

Bolt drew his sword, slicing through another.

Teeth snapped too close, hoof made shorter, dangerous.

Bolt ducked and rolled.

Blue took a hit meant for Freddie.

There was a moment of disbelief, a moment pause from Chester, a shudder of his ears before launching back into action.

Then there was a mouse within their circle.

Sword faster than Bolt could believe, nightmares falling beneath the blade.

Arrows fly overhead, deadly accurate.

"Quick!" The mouse said, slashing at the portal.

"Who...?" Chester asked, as he pulled the portal open wide.

"Mars!" The mouse yelled. "Get over here!"

A flame marked bear landed among them, dashing over.

"We're getting out?" The bear asked, scanning the area, not looking at the portal.

"Up to the kid." The mouse said, glancing towards the boy.

Freddie blinked, "Did you want to come home with me?" A small smile on his face.

The strange bear looked startled. "Beano?"

The mouse backed away, "But I'm..."

"Please." Mars said, turning his gaze to Freddie. "We've been in the dark too long..."

"Come on." Freddie said, "I don't care about that."

Blue picked up the mouse, lifting him high, staring eye to eye.

"I was down here far longer than you little mouse."

And tossed the small Ted through the portal. "Go."