Brother's Decision

"Don't speak!"

Onyxia was so irritated by Varian that her mind was in turmoil. Her right hand transformed directly into a dragon's claw and struck fiercely at him. But Lo'Gosh, who had been defending all along, suddenly stepped aside, exposing Varian behind him to Onyxia's claws. Varian showed no panic at this sudden turn of events, as if—as if the two of them had discussed it beforehand. Yet Lo'Gosh had remained silent, doing nothing but defend, while Varian had kept taunting Onyxia, holding her attention fast. He hadn't had a moment to discuss tactics with Lo'Gosh. So perhaps the only explanation was that, since Lo'Gosh and Varian had once been the same person, they shared an instinctive understanding.

Varian watched the dragon claw reaching for him. Instead of retreating, he advanced. Rather than defend himself, he thrust his sword at Onyxia. But when Elemain, sharp enough to sever a hair, met Onyxia's arm, it failed to pierce even her skin, producing only the clang of metal striking metal.

Onyxia's claws dug into Varian's chest, her fingers sinking deep. But when she tried to pull her hand away, she found that Varian had locked her right arm in place. Then she felt her left arm suddenly lighten. Turning around, she saw that Lo'Gosh had taken the baby without her noticing.

"My baby!"

Onyxia roared. Her left hand quickly transformed into a dragon's claw, and she struck Varian, sending him flying. Then she turned and rushed toward Lo'Gosh. The change in Lo'Gosh had gradually transformed all the good feelings Onyxia had held for him into love for the child in her arms. She had thought that even if she lost Varian, at least she would still have their child—the child she and Varian shared. But now the baby was gone too, and