Squelch! The Fel flames burning through the wound struck Aman'Thul hard after the blade pierced his body. Though he possessed the Power of Time, he had no time to react when faced with a surprise attack from an opponent on Sargeras's level, and was severely wounded by the swiftly incoming sword.
"Sargeras! You despicable coward!" Norgannon, who had witnessed the entire scene from behind, saw the King of Gods fall victim to Sargeras's underhanded sneak attack. The King of Wisdom and Magic lost his composure as well. With an enraged roar, several intertwined streams of dazzling Arcane energy shot toward Sargeras.
Boom! Norgannon's spell struck Sargeras squarely in the back. Just as he thought his furious attack would severely wound Sargeras as well, the smoke cleared, and the sight before him left Norgannon stunned.
Sargeras was shrouded in green Fel flames. The flames pouring from his body wildly surged forward upon touching the Arcane Barrage, devouring the Arcane energy within. Weakened by Fel, the spell that contained such immense power did little more than deliver a slightly heavier blow to Sargeras.
Of course, Norgannon's spell had not been entirely ineffective. The impact gave Aman'Thul an opening while Sargeras was briefly distracted during his defense. He successfully used the Power of Time to escape Sargeras's blade. After a burst of distorted light and shadow, Aman'Thul appeared at Norgannon's side.
"King of Gods, your injuries..." Norgannon asked anxiously.
"Urgh... cough, cough... They're not looking good, Norgannon." Aman'Thul's breath was weak as he spoke haltingly. "That longsword... cough, cough... the power on it... feels familiar. I... seem to have seen... this feeling... somewhere before... pfft..."
"King of Gods!" Seeing Aman'Thul cough up blood, Norgannon hurried forward to support him.
Waving to indicate that he was all right, Aman'Thul wiped the corner of his