Cloud kept up his humming as best he could as he drew his sword. He always knew this would be a problem being a front line fighter, how to keep a bardsong going while he was fighting. But he did his best as he turned his blade and flipped open his shield to defend against the assault. If he could withstand this then maybe he could push back with his own attack. But would he be able to last that long? Would an opening even present itself.

"KWEH~" A familiar Chocobo's cry rang out from overhead, and then there was a golden flurry of feathers as Zack flew into the scene, delivering a heavy flurry of kicks to the monster's face!