Saphira, the Crimson Fang

Smoke rose from the center of Lunaris Sanctum, fire and chaos spreading rapidly through the peaceful scholar city. Eclipse Zero sprinted through streets filled with panicked researchers and civilians, their weapons drawn and ready.

As they reached the main plaza, Hugo stopped, his gaze narrowing sharply.

Standing in the middle of the square, surrounded by Dominion troops, was Saphira, the Crimson Fang, one of the Seven Commanders of the Dominion. Her long crimson hair cascaded like flames over her shoulders, and her fierce, amber eyes scanned the crowd coldly.

Lena's eyes widened. "Is that…?"

Ethan tensed. "One of the Dominion's Seven Commanders."

Stella froze, her Arc-Blade trembling slightly in her grip. Her voice shook."Saphira…?"

The group turned to look at her in confusion.

Nathan frowned. "You know her?"

Stella stepped forward, disbelief etched clearly on her face. "She's my… my sister."

Silence fell.

Hugo turned sharply to Stella. "Your sister?"

Stella nodded weakly. "She was taken…years ago. But I never imagined—"

Her voice broke off as she stepped forward, desperation clear in her expression.

"Saphira!" Stella shouted, voice raw. "It's me—Stella! Your sister! What are you doing with the Dominion?!"

Saphira turned slowly, gaze landing coldly on Stella. Her amber eyes betrayed no recognition, no warmth, only detached confusion.

"I don't know who you are," Saphira replied coolly. "But if you interfere, I will strike you down without hesitation."

Stella's eyes widened, horror filling her voice. "You…don't recognize me?"

Saphira's expression remained cold, completely unmoved. "No. And your petty sentiment means nothing. Stand aside."

Hugo stepped protectively in front of Stella, his eyes narrowing. "What do you want?"

Saphira smirked, baring sharp fangs briefly in amusement. "There's a weapon hidden here. Hand it over, or I'll reduce this city to ash."

As her Arcana energy surged, Crimson flames roared to life around her body, and Eclipse Zero braced themselves—readying for battle, and realizing they might have no choice but to fight.

Saphira's gaze suddenly shifted toward Hugo, her eyes gleaming sharply with recognition. A cruel smirk spread across her lips.

"Well, if it isn't the great Hero of the Eclipse," she taunted mockingly. "I heard Xander locked away your precious Luna and Corona Cores. How does it feel, Hugo? Powerless again?"

Eclipse Zero stiffened at her words, anger and uncertainty rippling through the group. Hugo, however, didn't flinch. His gaze was calm, steady, and dangerously focused.

Slowly, deliberately, he reached behind him, gripping Cosmos firmly. His voice was clear, unafraid:

"You think I'm powerless?"

He drew Cosmos swiftly, the blade humming violently as he raised it. Hugo's voice echoed powerfully through the plaza:

"Cosmos!"

The blade responded instantly, its voice roaring clearly:

"VOLTRA MODE!"

An intense wave of dark Arcana surged from Cosmos, enveloping Hugo completely. His clothing turned pitch-black, his once-white eyes darkening to an inky abyss, shimmering with fierce determination rather than mindless rage.

Eclipse Zero stepped back instinctively, readying their weapons, fear flickering briefly in their eyes as they prepared for another uncontrollable rampage.

But instead, Hugo exhaled slowly, gripping Cosmos with perfect steadiness. He calmly glanced over his shoulder, voice smooth, entirely in control.

"Why are you all just standing there?"

Silence fell.

Lena's eyes widened, disbelief etched clearly across her face. Ethan exhaled sharply in shock. Stella stared, completely frozen.

Darius chuckled in awe, visibly impressed. "Well, damn. He actually did it."

Nathan grinned, relief evident. "About time."

Iris allowed a subtle smile, satisfied and quietly smug.

Hugo turned back toward Saphira, eyes blazing with newfound strength. Dark Arcana rippled gently across his form, completely under his command.

"Powerless?" Hugo repeated coldly, the dark aura intensifying. "Let's find out."

Saphira's confident smirk faltered slightly, her eyes narrowing cautiously at the dark, controlled aura radiating from Hugo. But before Hugo could strike, Stella suddenly stepped forward, her Arc-Blade lowered, vulnerability breaking through her usually fierce demeanor.

"Wait!" Stella's voice trembled slightly, desperate but determined. She took another step forward, eyes fixed on Saphira. "Please, Saphira—stop this! I know you remember me. I'm your sister!"

Saphira hesitated, eyes flickering briefly in confusion. "I told you—I don't know who you are."

Stella shook her head sharply, frustration growing. "No! You have to remember! We grew up together—before the Dominion took you from me! We promised we'd always protect each other."

A shadow of uncertainty passed briefly over Saphira's expression. Her grip tightened on her weapon, her voice wavering ever so slightly. "Lies… The Dominion saved me. I owe them everything."

"No," Stella whispered fiercely. "They stole everything from you."

Stella's eyes softened, pleading now. "You're my sister, Saphira. You don't belong with them. Please, come back to me."

A heavy silence stretched out, tension palpable. Eclipse Zero waited anxiously, hoping Stella's words could break through.

But Saphira's eyes hardened once more, her voice bitter. "My sister died a long time ago. Whoever you think I am—it's too late."

Stella flinched, anguish evident. Yet, she stood tall, resolute. "You're wrong. It's never too late."

Hugo quietly stepped beside Stella, still in full control of Voltra Mode, the black Arcana softly flickering around him. His voice, calm but firm, reached Stella clearly:

"Stella…some bonds can't be repaired with words alone. If you want her back, you'll have to show her."

Stella exhaled slowly, nodding. "I understand."

She raised her Arc-Blade, determination renewed, voice steady and clear. "If words won't reach you, then I'll fight until you remember!"

Saphira's gaze met Stella's, challenge accepted. "Then come—try to make me."

And just like that, both sisters rushed forward, blades clashing beneath Lunaris Sanctum's burning sky.

Chaos erupted around them as the Dominion soldiers surged forward, outnumbering Eclipse Zero three-to-one. The air crackled with Arcana energy as the fierce battle engulfed Lunaris Sanctum.

Darius spun Drill Fang, unleashing precise, devastating strikes, while Lena fought back-to-back, seamlessly blending gunfire and swift melee blows. Nathan swung the Arc-Hammer with raw determination, smashing enemy ranks apart, while Iris gracefully evaded attacks, dispatching soldiers with chilling efficiency.

At the center of it all stood Hugo, Voltra Mode fully under his control, a black storm of Arcana around him. With measured precision, he struck down enemy after enemy, an unstoppable force of controlled chaos.

Slowly but surely, Eclipse Zero turned the tide, forcing the Dominion soldiers into retreat.

Finally, the plaza cleared, leaving only two fighters still locked in combat: Stella and Saphira.

Their blades collided in a storm of sparks and Arcana, both sisters fiercely fighting for their truths.

"Wake up, Saphira!" Stella yelled desperately, deflecting another savage strike. "This isn't who you are!"

Saphira's attacks grew more vicious, her eyes blazing with fury and confusion. "Stop talking as if you know me! You're nothing!"

Their blades met again, locked together tightly as both sisters pushed against each other, faces mere inches apart.

"I lost you once!" Stella's voice cracked. "I won't lose you again!"

For a moment, something in Saphira's gaze flickered, a brief flash of recognition. Her eyes widened slightly in hesitation, memories briefly surfacing through the haze of indoctrination.

"Stella...?"

Stella saw her chance, pushing forward emotionally rather than physically. "Remember! Please—"

But before Saphira could respond, her face hardened again, the Dominion's control surging back. She roared, breaking free from the blade-lock, her voice full of anger and frustration.

"Enough!"

They collided once more, blades dancing with fierce intensity, sisters locked in a desperate struggle—one trying to save, the other desperate to deny the past.

Eclipse Zero watched, tense, uncertain how this battle between sisters would end.

Stella fought fiercely, her Arc-Blade clashing with relentless desperation against her sister's ruthless strikes. But despite her resolve, Stella's strength gradually waned. Each strike from Saphira carried overwhelming power, her crimson Arcana flames surging with ferocity.

Finally, with a powerful blow, Saphira disarmed Stella, sending her Arc-Blade skittering across the shattered stones. Stella fell backward, breathing heavily, eyes filled with anguish and frustration.

Saphira stood over her, blade raised, amber eyes blazing with triumph yet hesitating briefly, as though something within her fought against the moment.

Just as she prepared to deliver the final blow—

A dark blur appeared between them.

It was Hugo.

He stood protectively in front of Stella, his black cloak billowing gently in the turbulent wind, Cosmos pulsing with controlled Voltra energy at his side.

"That's enough," Hugo's voice echoed calmly but firmly. "If you want to fight someone, fight me."

Saphira stepped back slightly, eyes narrowing dangerously. "You don't scare me, Hero of the Eclipse."

Hugo smirked coldly, his aura radiating controlled darkness. "Maybe not. But I won't let you hurt her."

Saphira's blade hummed with intense Arcana energy. "Fine. Then let's see what the legendary hero can do."

With a rush of crimson flame, Saphira lunged forward, striking at Hugo with blinding speed.

But Hugo met her blade easily, darkness swirling around Cosmos as Voltra Mode surged, completely under his command. Their blades clashed violently, sending ripples of Arcana across the battlefield, signaling the true beginning of a duel between legends.