Ceo's eyes light up in anger. She then remembers the stream- they were near that. She growls, and suddenly in her place is a massive horse.

"Hey! Stop that! Why don't you pick on someone your own size?" Dexion yelled. On their walk he had picked up a rather sturdy looking branch is need be. The men turned glaring at the pair.
"This doesn't concern you elf." The lead man snapped. To this the grey horse rose. It was clear now that it wasn't a normal horse. It swung four front legs at the men downing a few of them before kicking at the rest.

Ceo lunges at the other attackers, sinking her razor-sharp teeth into them.

Dexion stood back watching the two horses. When all the men were down he dropped the branch. "Way to go!"
"You have my thanks." The horse said as he changed into a man about their age. "I wouldn't have been able to fight them off alone."

She smiles and dips her head. She then frowns, looking at his injuries. "Are you able to walk? I know a healer."

"I can manage I think." The boy said holding his side before looking over himself. He limped forward nearly falling forward as he did. Dexion caught him. "Or maybe not."
"Take it easy alright, we got you." The elf said putting the boys arm about his shoulders.
"Again thank you, you are too kind."

Ceo lightly nudges Dexion. She's still in her horse form. She gestures subtly to her back- she's offering to carry the boy.

"You want to carry him?" Dexion asked. "I mean sure, if you want to."
"Charming, it's been a while since anyone has been this kind." The boy answered as he leaned on Dexion. "I didn't catch you names."

She gently picks him up and places him on her back. She can't speak in horse form, so she simply flicks her ear.

"I'm Dexion, her name is Cia." The elf said again trying to find their way back to the cave.
"It's a pleasure to meet you both." The man answered leaning on Kelpies neck.