It all transpired in the blink of an eye, during the instant Aldrich was slammed violently by one of the Kraken's tentacles.
Without focus, he had released the arrow, hoping it might find its mark.
Fiona landed, barely touching the ground before she launched into a second attack.
She knew the Kraken's next five tentacles would soon descend upon her, but the sight of Aldrich being hurled into the water threw her off course.
"Aldrich!" she cried, panic gripping her voice.
"No! Keep focused. You must finish this. I'll get him!" Trevor shouted, his voice edging through the chaos.
Fiona hesitated, almost abandoning her position to rush after Aldrich.
But Trevor caught her arm, his grip firm yet calm, preventing her from making a rash decision.
His voice, grounded in reason, halted her impulsive instinct.