What happened next shocked Laana more than anything had before. She was suddenly caught in the chest by something that felt blunt and heavy, sending her sprawling onto her back. When she looked up, she gasped at what she saw. Standing there between her and Nimue was Maric. But now, instead of being in simple linens, he was covered in armor made of light, with a glowing mace in his hand. His gaze was fixed upon her, while wisps of light drifted from his now golden eyes.<br/>"If you dare do anything more to harm even a hair on her head," Maric spoke, his voice echoing as if he was in a cavern. "there will be no safe place for you left on this earth."<br/>Layla's eyes were wide in shock, and as she looked frantically about her, she could tell that even Faren was growing panicked. Deciding to take his warning, she gathered a few of her things before leaving, not even bothering to get her horse from the dragon. It would be best for her to leave soon anyways. One did not want to stick around a paladin gone berserk.<br/>Once Maric was satisfied with how far Laana had gone, he released his magic, and collapsed on his knees next to Nimue.<br/>"Nimue," He said worriedly as he brushed some hair from her face. "are you alright? Please, tell me you're alright."<br/>A line of blood slid down her forehead from Laana's blow as he held her. His heart suddenly filled with worry. Casting his hand over her head, a healing light shone upon her from it, stopping the trickle of blood. However, he still did not know if it had already done too much damage.<br/>"Please be alright..."