The beast stared the man down, snarling at him the whole time. Gerard looked distressed, but he tried to hold his ground against the creature that took his daughter. He held the knife out in front of him for defense. Though he wasn't sure how he would fare against this massive being. Suddenly, Gerard peered over the beast's shoulder, spying his daughter.<br/><br/>"B-belle!" he gasped, which made Erik turn his head. Gerard took this distraction and ran past the beast, clambering up the steps. Erik realized his mistake at once, and with a hiss, he lunged after the man. "Stay AWAY from her!" he roared, clawing at the man's ankles, but Gerard was too quick. He embraced his daughter, but only a second later the beast was upon them. Erik loomed over both of them, eyes dark and angry. "Leave. NOW. If you value your life."