It worked. It really worked! Soubi...Soubi felt....

He turned back to Ritsuka, face lit with joy and relief that disappeared just as suddenly. Ritsuka looked frightened? Hurt? Soubi was reaching out when he received a new order.

He'd almost forgotten about their foe. He quickly turned, lifted his hand and....when he found the words, the did nothing. No combination, to intonation, nothing could make it work, the spells were gone.

He put a hand on Ritsuka's chest and urged him back, ready to protect Ritsuka with his body alone.

He looked towards Demyx, hoping he was ready.