Another barrage of magenta light, every sphere detonating within the teeming mass of monsters in a burst of magical energy. And then Nanoha was at her daughter's side, her voice lowering just slightly.

"Stay close to me, Vivio," Nanoha said, and there was no hint of it being a request in her voice. "You too, Rein."

Her voice grew louder. "Everyone! Forward, now!"