Flash Fiction # 246 -- Saving Everywhere. Part 30: Battle

(Previous)When the weres tried to kill me, I learned that a Sanctioned Protector could use his power to protect himself, too.  Magic surged through me and pushed outward, shoving creatures aside before they did too much damage, though wounds bled on my arms and chest.  I wasn't certain how long I could hold them back --Others arrived.  I saw Tom first, but with him came people that made me