Zed's power levels slowly increased but he kept it controlled.   He never knew that he could do something so spectacular and thus got excited and kicked it up a notch.  Before long, he felt something strange within him and pain crashed through his body.  What Mr. Valdemar said was true and Zed's fell backwards.  He did catched the gem before it touched the floor.  He looked towards Aine and was impressed with her display of power and control.  He stood up and tried again.