The Figure Above the Dragon

Ed panted as he slowly crawled out from the rubble. He saw Johnson descending, eyes widened and lips parted in shock.

"W-What was that ability?" the Guardian asked.

"I can nullify magic," Ed replied, using his sword to stand as he limped over to Johnson. "Although this was the first time I nullified one at will. This sword seem to channel my magic, serving as a magic circle of some sorts."

Instead of a reply, Johnson placed his hands on Ed's shoulders. "I need you to nullify a curse, can you do that?"

"Curse is magic, so I guess I can?" Ed said but wasn't too sure. "I never dispelled a curse before though."

"Live after this battle," Johnson said the sands forming under his feet like they were clouds. "Be sure to live, okay?"

"Okay? But why?." Ed wasn't able to get his answer when Johnson returned to the battlefield. "Hey, I still need to remove the last dragon's trance."