"Ready!" he shouted loudly, and all the beasts turned their gaze toward the impending threat. It took a moment, but the entire army gathered, finding the teams they'd previously worked with. Although some groups now had only four experts, most still had five. They stood back-to-back, their eyes fixed on the riders. Slowly, excited smiles began to spread across their faces. This was the first time the entire army could face a challenge with their own strength, instead of merely sweeping away the weak.