It was in those moments, as death and blood and sweat covered brian with its very essence, that something in him changed.  His eyes became narrow.  His heart beat quickened, and he had the largest adrenaline rush he had ever had.  If it hadnt been for the fact that he was smart enough not to charge into that swarm of creatures, he damn sure would have.  He had felt an energy in him, an inner strength, that he had never felt before.  Brian had been in fights before, but never before had his adrenaline peeked like it just did.  He felt, powerful.<br/><br/>Watching the boy die before him, was not something easy for him.  Brian would probably replay those moments in his head over and over again for the rest of his life.  However, as he watched that kid die, was a wake up call.  He realized this wasnt some fucking game.  He had to start taking things seriously, or the same thing could happen to him.  It was an awakening.  Even as they left scene, he still felt this adrenaline in him.  He began to realize it wasnt an adrenaline rush anymore, it was just the way his body was.  It was as though his strength, agility, perception, and all his senses were just heightened permenantly.<br/><br/>He felt Bella's hand upon his shoulder and heard her words.<span style="font-style: italic">"Are you alright?"</span>She had asked him.  Brian turned his head and looked into her eyes.  His were still changed as they had been earlier.  They were fierce, and they showed understanding, as well as fear and anger.  They also showed a cold determination.  "Im fine.  Go help your friend."  he said calmly, nodding his head towards Liz.  He knew he should be in shock right now, and that he should be freaking out, but for some odd reason he wasnt.  It was a strange feeling for him, but he figured it was going to be like that from now on.