The air around them crackled with raw energy, the clash between their auras distorting space itself. The ground beneath them trembled, as if recognizing the magnitude of the battle about to unfold.
Valeris flexed her crimson-black claws, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Then prove it, my mate. Show me that you're worthy of standing beside me!"
With a mighty flap of her wings, she vanished from sight, reappearing in an instant with her claws aimed straight for Asher's chest. The sheer speed of her movement caused the sky to split apart, leaving behind streaks of crimson energy.
But Asher was ready.
With a single step, he sidestepped her attack, his body moving faster than light itself. He countered with a pulse of Nether energy, forcing Valeris back as black and violet flames erupted from his form.
She smirked. "Not bad."