Standing there heavily panting from the exertion and disbelief as to what had just occurred, Briallen turned towards where she saw the most incredible sight in the world. Hermione stood defiantly and triumphantly over the unconscious form of Adalricus, armed with a stone arm from a broken statue. "Hermione!" she shrieked. Hermione looked up and saw her bruised, bloodied, and injured love of her life and gave a shy wave. Briallen used the sword as a crutch to hobble over to her. Hermione wrapped her arms around Briallen’s body and planted a passionate kiss on her lips, "It’s over. We won."