Back in the large cavern where the boys lay broken and wounded by the gargoyle king's attacks, Chad woke up in just enough time to watch the gargoyle king leave the cavern. He stayed still, not wanting to get the monster's attention.
Once the gargoyle disappeared down the corridor, Chad quickly got up, taking his healing sword with him, and stumbled to Drake. He himself was barely conscious; he hadn't yet regained all of his senses from being knocked unconscious. It was just enough to realize that Drake needed him and the healing power of his sword. He could feel his own life slipping as Drake's slipped away.
Because of what was happening to him, he had realized that their lives were bound. If Drake died, the others would as well. He could feel it. He knew the moment he felt his life slipping.
