The Battle of The Blood Temple: Part One

Aliyah and Elgin were standing near the temple entrance and looking at the ghosts and ogres guarding the temple. Aliyah slowly walked upstairs, slaying a demon, and Elgin took out an ogre. Diana and Trisha slowly walked towards the entrance and laid smoke bombs on the ground. The smoke entered the temple and the demons and ogres started coughing. Aliyah and Elgin slayed the demons and walked forward. Mother Manaca used her power and created a false barrier around the temple to avoid any collateral damage to the surrounding areas. Mother Manaca blew some red dust in the air and the dust slowly covered the bodies of Aliyah and her friends. Mother Manaca said, "This dust will give you power and immunity from the dark energy of Xao Chang." Mother Manaca stayed near the entrance of the temple and surrounded herself with red energy. Aliyah and her friends rammed the doors of the temple and walked inside the temple. The ogres and demons ran towards them and attacked them. Aliyah and Elgin took out their swords and slaughtered them one by one. Diana and Trisha attacked with their hands and melted some of the demons and ogres. Robert, Safi, and Phantom used their magic to create a zig-zag formation that smashed the demons and ogres. Aliyah's army also ran inside the temple and a huge battle started in the hallway. Hilda and Camilla walked towards the crowd and looked at Aliyah and Elgin. Aliyah saw them and grunted. Aliyah ran towards them. Aliyah slaughtered every ogre and demon that came in her way and stopped near them. Hilda and Camilla looked at her and smiled. Aliyah was about to raise her sword when Camilla kicked her in the stomach and Hilda pushed her down. Aliyah fell on the ground between the engaging crowd and was heavily stampeded by the crowd. Elgin covered her. He took her upstairs. Aliyah pushed him away and said, "Go and fight. I am okay." Elgin nodded and ran towards the crowd. Aliyah looked at Vexana and then they ran towards Camilla and Hilda. Camilla and Hilda took out their swords and ran towards them. Their swords clashed. Hilda said angrily, "You killed me and my kids unjustly. I am not going to leave you alive." Aliyah said grimly, "Your death was necessary. I don't want ogres to be our allies. You are filthy and ungrateful." Hilda swung her sword harder and said, "I WAS GRATEFUL! YOU BETRAYED ME!" Aliyah pushed her and said, "You wanted the throne for your kids. Jimmy on the ogre one and your filthy kids on the Elf one. I did the right thing. The blood must remain pure." Hilda swung her sword but Aliyah dodged it and slashed her thigh. But, her thigh quickly got healed. Aliyah smiled and then pushed her on the ground and stabbed her multiple times but the wounds would heal in no time. Hilda pushed her away and punched her. Hilda smiled, "Your attacks are useless against this shield. You are now weak and I am going to take full fun in killing you." Hilda took Aliyah up and threw her on the floor. She then stomped her and then pulled her by the leg and threw her downstairs. She picked Aliyah and threw her on the banister and then kicked her thigh. Aliyah coughed blood and then slowly tried to rise but Hilda kicked her in the obliques.

Vexana and Camilla were fighting. Their swords clashed and clashed. Vexana pushed Camilla and then tried to jab at her but Camilla moved forward and threw her away. Vexana rolled and avoided the sword of Camilla. Camilla smiled, "Still the same lazy piece of shit who loved my idiot sister. No wonder she left you alone. That's one thing common in us. We loathe incapable people." Camilla pushed her sword towards her but Vexana blocked it and headbutted her. She punched her in the stomach and then gave a straight jab on her nose. Camilla wiped off the blood and ran towards her. Vexana gave a roundhouse kick on her face and Camilla fell to the ground. Vexana said angrily, "That's the problem with you two sisters. You always think that you are superior to everybody and behave like you are always right. But, this ends now." Vexana took Camilla by her neck and crushed her neck. Vexana then threw her downstairs. She looked at Aliyah getting beaten badly by Hilda and ran towards her. She kicked Hilda and she fell downstairs. Vexana pulled Aliyah up and asked, "Are you okay?" Aliyah smiled weakly, "Yeah. I am fine." Hilda ran towards them and pushed a sword inside Vexana. Vexana cried and Aliyah was stunned. Vexana fell to the ground and said weakly, "Looks like my time has come, Aliyah. I am sorry if I ever hurt you in any way." Aliyah took her in her arms and cried loudly. Hilda laughed, "So, now you will realize the pain I suffered from." Hilda swung her sword but Aliyah caught it. She broke the sword into two pieces and thrust it inside Hilda's leg. Hilda stumbled. Aliyah punched her in the stomach and then punched her in the nose. Hilda tried to block but Aliyah grasped her fingers and broke them. Hilda screamed. Aliyah headbutted her again and again till Hilda fell to the ground. Both of their heads were bleeding heavily but the fury that Aliyah had made her unconscious to her pain. Aliyah punched her again and again till Hilda's whole face was disfigured. Aliyah dug her fingers into her neck and tore it into two pieces. Aliyah kept punching Hilda till Elgin stopped her.

Elgin said grimly, "The war is not yet finished. Let's go." Aliyah looked at the dead bodies of Hilda and Camilla and then at Vexana. She said grimly, "You go. I need a moment with Vexana." Elgin patted her head and went away. Aliyah took Vexana in her arms and cried. An ogre ran towards her but Safi slashed him with his magic. Elgin ran towards the hallway where he saw utter cold and ice on the floor. He held his sword tightly and walked through the hallway. He slowly walked but suddenly a strong wave of ice pushed him and he fell to the ground. He quickly rolled as sharp icicles fell on him. He kept running and running till he reached a corner. He was about to turn when a huge punch came his way and he fell on the ground. He looked and saw Frostbite and Kavana there. Frostbite smiled, "The great Elsinore Versalis is here. The one who never saw me as a capable suitor for his sisters. The one who always belittled me. The one who never acknowledged me." Elgin said grimly, "You were disliked because of your corrupt nature. You were a very bad person who tormented people for sadistic reasons. You were never worthy of my sisters." Frostbite threw a large block of ice on him and said angrily, "AND WHERE ARE YOUR SISTERS NOW? BURNT AND BURIED! They were the same evil and corrupt as me. Your family name is a hoax." Elgin said panting, "That doesn't justify your sins. You were a bad person from the start. You had everything but you still chose to follow Xao Chang. You are a coward." Frostbite threw a huge icicle on Elgin's thigh. Elgin screamed. Kavana said smiling, "Let me have some fun too, Frostbite. I also have an old record with this bastard." He walked towards Elgin and kicked him in the face. He smiled, "Do you remember our fight near the Fijin Valley? I was this close to killing you but your brother saved you and you two cowards fled from there. My sword still craves for your blood." He took out his sword and slashed Elgin's left ear. He then slowly cut Elgin's cheek and then pushed his sword into his left bicep. Elgin screamed. Kavana pushed it further till it reached the ground and impaled the thick ice. Frostbite said, "Enough Kavana. Xao Chang told us to keep Alice our priority. Personal grudges can be satisfied later." Frostbite and Kavana took their swords and were about to impale Elgin when three daggers flew and impaled their hands.

Kavana and Frostbite looked in the direction of the dagger and saw Aliyah standing there along with Vexana and Trisha. Frostbite looked at them and said, "But, Hilda killed Vexana. How is she alive?" Vexana smiled, "You forgot that I have an extra life. A boon was given to me for completing the rigorous training of the Blood Academy." Kavana said, "But, this time you won't be lucky." Frostbite and Kavana ran towards them. Aliyah rolled and kicked Frostbite in the stomach and Vexana punched Kavana on the chin. Trisha stomped Kavana's left leg and picked him up and threw him on the ground hard. Aliyah punched Frostbite and said, "You are the reason my family disintegrated and I had to kill my sister. You are the reason we lost the Western side." She took Frostbite on her shoulder and threw him on the ground. She took her sword and beheaded him. Vexana took Kavana and threw him on the ground. Aliyah and Vexana took their swords and pushed them inside Kavana. Kavana fell to the ground and breathed his last. Aliyah, Vexana and Trisha ran towards Elgin whose body was bleeding immensely. Aliyah pulled him up and said, "Stay here with Trisha. Safi will bring medical help for you." Elgin said, "Don't worry about me. You go and protect the honour of the Blood temple." Aliyah and Vexana ran through the hallway as numerous more dangers waiting for them were approaching them. 

Aliyah and Vexana stopped near a doorway. Aliyah slowly opened the door and they walked inside. Aliyah and Vexana were slowly approaching the other door when a shadow slashed Vexana's left arm. Aliyah grasped her sword tightly and shouted, "Whoever it is? Come out and fight like a brave person." A laughter echoed throughout the room. A ghostly voice smiled, "Fight like a brave person? Well, well, well. If that's your last wish then why not?" Nakamura appeared from the shadow. His magenta coloured cloak was shining brightly and his sword was emitting magenta energy. He quickly ran and slashed Aliyah's cheek. Aliyah and Vexana tried to dodge his attacks but Nakamura would slash their bodies every time. Nakamura smiled, "You cannot defeat me. You couldn't defeat when I was normal. But, now when I am even more powerful and infused with demon power, you have no chance at all." He threw dark energy towards Aliyah and Vexana but they withdrew it with their shield. Aliyah and Vexana fell on the ground and looked at Nakamura who was ready for his second strike. Aliyah said grimly, "We have no other option but to use the combined power fighting." Vexana said, "But, that is impossible. It will be more counterproductive." Aliyah said angrily, "Do we have any other options? DO AS I SAY!" Vexana put her fingers up and Aliyah created an energy sphere around them. It managed to keep them intact after Nakamura's second strike. Aliyah and Vexana pushed themselves together and soon their bodies started to merge and a powerful body started to form around themselves. Nakamura laughed, "You both combined cannot defeat me." He laughed and slashed his sword but his sword got struck inside the skin. Aliyah grasped Nakamura's neck and threw him on the ground. Vexana kicked him in the stomach and picked him by the leg and threw him on the ground. Nakamura coughed some blood and asked, "How is it possible?" Aliyah smiled, "You forgot one thing Nakamura. We are the descendants of Mother Manaca. Our blood and flesh are Mother Manaca's flesh and blood. But, you were born from the dirty blood of sin and greed. No matter how strong you become, you can't defeat the two of us together." Nakamura tried to run but Aliyah and Vexana caught him by his hands and tore both of his hands. Nakamura screamed in pain. They grasped his both feet and tore them apart. Aliyah took the sword from their arm and pushed it inside Nakamura's head. Nakamura breathed his last. Aliyah and Vexana slowly got separated and were about to leave, when two swords impaled them.....