"Lady Ysera! What in the world is going on?!"
At last, Cenarius found Ysera. But now, Ysera showed no affection whatsoever toward Cenarius, who was like a son to her. Instead, she bared her teeth at him, looking utterly wary.
"Teacher, something's wrong with Lady Ysera!"
Looking at the Green Dragon Queen before them, who was utterly unlike the kind and gentle Lady Ysera he remembered, Malfurion edged closer to his teacher and spoke softly.
"Malfurion, tell the Druids to be on their guard. If Lady Ysera attacks us, take the Druids and leave."
"Teacher—"
"That's an order! Malfurion, Lady Ysera's power in the Emerald Dream is so great that even the other four Dragon Aspects together would be no match for her. If you stay, you'll only hold me back. Don't worry. Once you're gone, I'll find a way to get away from Lady Ysera."
Cenarius had barely finished giving Malfurion his instructions when Xavius provoked Ysera into attacking him. Though Ysera was already somewhat influenced by the power of the Old Gods, she had never forgotten her duty as a Dragon Aspect. So when Xavius deliberately exposed her to the Nightmare's presence, Ysera went berserk.
"Malfurion! Go!"
Cenarius shouted at his disciple, then charged toward Ysera. With every stride, his body grew larger. By the time he reached her, he was nearly as big as she was.
Malfurion watched Cenarius charge forward, steeled himself, and led the Druids in the opposite direction.
Once Cenarius reached Ysera, he didn't waste time. He swept his hand out, and the thorns coiled around it rapidly grew until they had bound Ysera tight. Then he brought his hands together, and the thorns cinched around her, clearly intending to hold her fast. But just as Cenarius had said, Ysera was the most powerful