Gilbert burst of the trees, entering a full run at the first sign of someone, especially a girl being injured. He landed a punch on the taller of the men, hitting him on his back, but still knocking him down. The other one turned around abruptly, throwing his fist into Gilberts mouth. Gilbert felt something wet on his mouth and immidieately presumed it was blood. The shorter boy went to throw another inch, but Gilbert dodged it and kneed him in the gut.
Both of the guys were on the forest floor, taking a moment to regathering themselves. Gilbert took this chance to gather up the girl that had been injured, carrying her like a bride, so he could run and catch up to the other girl. Ladies were so troublesome.