My vision was hazy, my senses were muddled by rage, and all I could see was anger and red. I didn't fight it; I let my beast take control of me as I sprang into action, releasing myself from General Gabriel's grip and pouncing on Eric with all of my might, but before I could strike him, he pushed Lara out of the way, and my body was met with his sharp claw, slicing across my skin and bringing me to the ground.

　　When I fell on the moist ground, my beast turned into ...