Dragons Fight - Odyssey ☉☽: The Rise of Power
Lysandros: «You did well in this first round... But this is just the beginning.»
Arelon held out a hand to him:«Get up, Lysandros. The real fight begins now.»
Volmeryn: «And if you start to get a little serious? It all sounds a little too quiet for a dragon fight, right?»
The fight had barely begun.
The two dragons were suspended in the air. Lysandros and Arelon were each in a defiant posture, they seemed to be the masters of a universe that only they could understand. The fight that was a simple confrontation had become a struggle to impose their own definition of reality.
Lysandros: «It's now or never, Arelon! I will show you that true power lies in the absolute authority of a dragon-god.»
With a broad gesture, Lysandros set up a spell:
[Apocalypse: Judgment of Absolute Chaos]
VROOOOOM!
A sphere of glowing darkness appeared above him, engulfing the light around him. This sphere created tornadoes of destruction with winds that annihilated everything they touched. Even space was unable to resist the attack.
Lysandros: «Here is chaos incarnate»he said, pointing the sphere at Arelon.
But Arelon did not back down. He reached out and a shard of pure gold emerged from his body.
[Divine Submission: Edict of Heaven] he whispered.
WOOOOOOSH!
His power emitted a divine aura that cut off the momentum of the apocalyptic sphere by transforming chaotic energy into luminous particles that evaporated into the air.
Arelon: «Your chaos is impressive, Lysandros, but only a power harmonized with the laws of the world can dominate.»
Volmeryn's other subordinates who were watching the battle were amazed.
Lyara (wide-eyed): «They manipulate the primordial forces as if it were just a game.»
Trok (laughs loudly): «They don't fight, they rewrite the rules of the universe. I bet this fight won't end until they destroy the arena.»
Carlos: «This fight is a demonstration of raw power and absolute control. They are dragons-gods, not mere dragons.»
BOOOOM!
Arelon once again recoiled slightly into the air with his body shining with a celestial light. He whispered an incantation, and suddenly, a golden runic formation appeared beneath his feet.
[Ultimate Shrine: Wall of Origins.]
SHIIIIING!
Around him, a divine force field unfolded reflecting any attempt to attack. Lysandros, frustrated, tried to break through the barrier with:
[Astral Blade: Infinity Rift]
CRACK! FWOOOOOSH!
It was a sword of energy that cut through even dimensions. But the blade burst against the sanctuary and was dissipated by the divine authority of Arelon.
Arelon: «You can't force your will against me, Lysandros, but I'll show you what true power is.»
He raised a hand, and a golden portal appeared behind him. VWOOM! From it came a massive form:
[Draco Aeternum: Avatar of the Infinite Skies],
It was a colossal manifestation of his will in the form of a cosmic dragon that blushed with divine power.
Lysandros, upon seeing Arelon's avatar, burst out laughing.
«Do you think I'm going to back down from this? Let me show you the true power of the abyss.»
He activated one of his ultimate skills:
[Infernal Nexus: Destruction of the Ten Realms].
BOOM! Around him, ten vortexes appeared, each unleashing pure elemental energy—fire, ice, lightning, darkness, light, and more. CRACK! These combined forces converged on Arelon in a cataclysmic explosion ready to wipe out anything nearby.
But Arelon was not impressed. With a simple thought, he triggered:
[Great Restoration: Eternal Cycle]
WHOOOSH! A golden light emerged again, absorbing the attack with disconcerting ease. Lysandros' destructive energy was redirected and not only cancelled, but transformed to strengthen Arelon's power.
As the battle reached its climax, one person shouted in the air:
"Enough!"
It was Erylis who had appeared in the middle of the two combatants.
«Your fight threatens to destroy more than just this arena. Remember why you are here.»
Lysandros and Arelon stopped. TSSS... The energy was still crackling around them. One had a carnivorous smile and the other remained stoic.
Seraphon intervened in his turn with his deep voice:
«If you continue like this, you will be nothing but ashes in history, and it would not be an honor for any of you.»
He placed himself between the two dragons by imposing his presence. THUD! He put one foot on the ground and made the arena tremble.
«We have a mission, a purpose greater than your fight .»
Lysandros: «A bigger goal?» TCH ! He was clicking his tongue and was visibly frustrated.
«And what is that purpose, Seraphon? To become ghosts in history?»
Seraphon: «We all have a role to play in the rise of the kingdom of Cælora. If you keep fighting for such trivial reasons, you will destroy what we have built.»
Erylis turned to the spectators and raised her hand. WOOSH! A current of energy was blowing.
«This fight was a show of force. But beyond brute force, there is the mind. And it is this one that will lead us to victory, not just power.»
Volmeryn: «I think Eirlys is absolutely right, it was likely to go a long way. Too bad this fight ended so quickly, but thank you for entertaining me.»
As the fight drew to a close, Lysandros and Arelon were satisfied with the demonstration they had made.
Arelon: «It was... interesting. But you're still not ready to surpass me.»
Lysandros: «It's not a defeat, Arelon. Just a warm-up. You know very well that neither of us used half of his power»
SHFF... He was slowly moving away, blending into the shadows.
The other dragons, with the exception of Seraphon, remained spectators of this silent discussion.
Erylis watched them with a gleam of amusement in his eyes.
«Sometimes I wonder if these dragons will ever know what unity is.»
Trôk: «Maybe, but maybe they'll do better that way. United in competition, dedicated to their roles.»
Darius: «All of this shows us that, despite their power, these dragons are individuals. But maybe that's exactly what we need.»
Lyara: «They could go on like this forever, but at this point, it all comes down to who makes the first mistake.»
Carlos: «Maybe, But no matter who wins, this fight will go down in history as one of the greatest ever seen.»