Norton's eyes widened as he saw his aunt pushed off the deck, "Thalya!" he cried, bringing his sword to bear against her aggressor. His heart was pounding and passion fueled his adrenaline. He would kill the beast threatening his loved ones, and then lean over the side to see how his aunt fared. Seeing her safe and pulling herself up, he sighed in relief. But the lightbearer grit his teeth, taking an unexpected blow from behind. Thankfully his armor had deflected the first strike just in time for him to raise his shield up in preparation for the second, whirling around to face his foe.<br/><br/>He rose sunmaiden's kiss up in the air and brought it down towards his foe, but the attack went wide and he could only but glower at his opponent.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Attack of opportunity. Attack 26, Damage 8. So close to a critical. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4792254/) :P<br/><br/>Regular Attack against the one who just struck him... and a 9 again. Pschh. :P</div></div>