Between Link's sudden outburst of power, Onyx's transformation, and the situation at hand, Gaios and Sophos were stunned to say the least. Still, they were undaunted. Deciding that risking even a single blow was unwise, Gaios scattered his earthen armor and instead took position to fire a barrage of rocks. It seemed that this monster of a man was going to kill them all, and only their outright best could even stand a shadow of a chance of stopping him. That was fine, these two were probably the most highly motivated out of the group now. Perhaps even more so than Demoko. 

Their leader's near defeat at the hands of Onyx only brought frustration, and their attacks continued, bolstered by Demoko's speech. The crevices in his armor were small targets, but Gaios could definitely hit them. Sophos would have to do his best. Standing firm as they continued their onslaught, Sophos heard Link's words and frowned. A portal...his portal against the corrupted Kalamadea only lasted a moment, and now he was to transport Nayrin through one? Could it be done? This was a power he used mainly as a terrible, terrible weapon against the most powerful opponents. 

Gaios, unaware of Sophos's predicament, simply yelled to his father. "Sophos, don't hold back now! Unless we defeat this monster, it's over for us all!" 

Yes. It would be over for them all. For Sophos and for Gaios. For Link and Nayrin. For Kalamadea, for Aadaab, for Caelan, for this young archer who had just joined them, even for Demoko. They would perish here and none would know their story. 

For them. "For you. For us." Shutting out the world, Sophos only allowed himself to see Nayrin and Onyx. He would have to hold the portal for at least two seconds. He could do it. With what was at stake....he could do it. Focusing all of his power, Sophos opened both ends of the portal, determined not to fail. He wouldn't be responsible for anybody else's deaths. Not ever again.