At the end, Silva steps in
[From author, this chapter is one word, chaotic, so enjoy]
Jade moved swiftly, attacking with whip-like attacks using her tail. Zack and Maru took turns to block the attacks, but it was getting difficult.
It was becoming evident that the top guardians were not to be messed with.
Maru decided to move in for a counter, so he parried her next attack with all the strength he could summon. Her tail moved and slammed into the wall, demolishing it.
He pushed forward and went for a stab, but at the last moment, he changed the direction of the sword to her shoulder, and that was his mistake.
She was able to dodge it, and then she grabbed the sword with her hands covered with scales. She looked Maru dead in the eye and spoke.
"You should really go for the kill if you plan to stop me and find the girl. Right now, she is running for her life, and the others might have caught up to her," Jade said.