Friend or Foe No More (2)

The undead barrier masters moved around Amber's group and prepared to fight. Behind her, Mira shapeshifted into some kind of Chimaera, with legs that gave her speed, arms that gave her strength, and claws that would get past any non-mana-powered defense.

The Chimaeric Demons used the Xeridon Anteris' powers to get stronger and activated Hais' brain crystal power to get a better understanding of the battle and spot any weakness or opportunity they got to kill the woman. 

"Remember," a Chimaeric Demon said, "one mistake and the Vindicator will tear us apart."

Emily inspected her rifle's bolt action and scope mount. Her mana reserves were low, leaving her with just enough power for one or two Time Freeze uses. She didn't get enough time to recuperate, and most of what she was going to use of her mana was going to be used to power up the rifle itself. After all, it shot mana bullets.